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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR720N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR720N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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... ...29 4.6 Wireless ...29 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 30 4.6.2 Wireless Security 32 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 35 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 39 4.7 DHCP ...40 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 40 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 41 I Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router CONTENTS...
... ...29 4.6 Wireless ...29 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 30 4.6.2 Wireless Security 32 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 35 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 39 4.7 DHCP ...40 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 40 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 41 I Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router CONTENTS...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 42 4.8 Forwarding ...43 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 43 4.8.2 Port Triggering 45 4.8.3 DMZ...47 4.8.4 UPnP ...47 4.9 Security ...49 4.9.1 Firewall ...49 4.9.2 IP Address Filtering 50 4.9.3 Domain Filtering ...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 42 4.8 Forwarding ...43 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 43 4.8.2 Port Triggering 45 4.8.3 DMZ...47 4.8.4 UPnP ...47 4.9 Security ...49 4.9.1 Firewall ...49 4.9.2 IP Address Filtering 50 4.9.3 Domain Filtering ...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.16.7 Password...86 4.16.8 System Log...86 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ ...91 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 96 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.16.7 Password...86 4.16.8 System Log...86 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ ...91 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 96 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
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..., which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this user guide. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time with virtually all IEEE...
..., which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this user guide. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time with virtually all IEEE...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports...encryption security ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs supporting multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS ¾ Provides Automatic-...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports...encryption security ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs supporting multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS ¾ Provides Automatic-...
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... a device is a device linked to the corresponding port. The Router is enabled. The Router has a system error. The Wireless function is on. A wireless device is an active device linked to right). This process will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Power is disabled. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch...
... a device is a device linked to the corresponding port. The Router is enabled. The Router has a system error. The Wireless function is on. A wireless device is an active device linked to right). This process will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Power is disabled. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch...
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... ¾ WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. z Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: The WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the...to use the WPS function, press it for more than five seconds; 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in ...
... ¾ WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. z Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: The WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the...to use the WPS function, press it for more than five seconds; 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in ...
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... Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. The Router will start to the following steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. 5. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your wireless network. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors...
... Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. The Router will start to the following steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. 5. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your wireless network. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors...
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Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router -7- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router -7- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of Ping command -8- If you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for your ... you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of Ping command -8- If you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for your ... you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is...
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... to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC's adapter should be within the range of the modem connected with a Web browser. -9- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure...
... to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC's adapter should be within the range of the modem connected with a Web browser. -9- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. After successfully ... to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to a proxy. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the screen that your Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. -10- To access the configuration utility, open...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. After successfully ... to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to a proxy. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the screen that your Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. -10- To access the configuration utility, open...
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... will appear as shown below. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to ensure the Password you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure... 3-7. If you entered is PPPoE, the next screen will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Click OK...
... will appear as shown below. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to ensure the Password you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure... 3-7. If you entered is PPPoE, the next screen will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Click OK...
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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter ....255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. ¾ If the connection type detected is...
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter ....255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. ¾ If the connection type detected is...
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...190; Disable Security - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to change the wireless channel unless you choose one of up to connect the Router without encryption. For example, TEST is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last ...-down list. ¾ SSID - If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to 32 characters. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Select your local government agency for your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio by choosing from the drop-down list. This field...
...190; Disable Security - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to change the wireless channel unless you choose one of up to connect the Router without encryption. For example, TEST is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last ...-down list. ¾ SSID - If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to 32 characters. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Select your local government agency for your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio by choosing from the drop-down list. This field...
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...11bgn mixed. 11b only - The default setting is strongly recommended that you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will be changed. ¾ Enable Wireless Router Radio - The default setting is Auto which operating frequency will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. ... the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by the Router. If you set the following settings are 802.11b. 11g only - Select the desired mode. If...
...11bgn mixed. 11b only - The default setting is strongly recommended that you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will be changed. ¾ Enable Wireless Router Radio - The default setting is Auto which operating frequency will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. ... the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by the Router. If you set the following settings are 802.11b. 11g only - Select the desired mode. If...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure A-9 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router. 1) Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can't access the Router, check the IP Address of your wireless stations. -95-
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure A-9 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router. 1) Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can't access the Router, check the IP Address of your wireless stations. -95-