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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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... 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 Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 9 Chapter 4. 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...
... 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 Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 9 Chapter 4. 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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... know all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The incredible speed makes...
... know all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The incredible speed makes...
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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 supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ...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 ...
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 supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ...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 ...
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... added to the network by WPS function. A wireless device is a device linked to the network by WPS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is disabled. The Wireless function is successfully added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the WPS button are located on...
... added to the network by WPS function. A wireless device is a device linked to the network by WPS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is disabled. The Wireless function is successfully added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the WPS button are located on...
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...; Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for both WPS and Reset function. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts...flash. to use the WPS function, press it for less than five seconds. 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 DSL/cable Modem, ...
...; Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for both WPS and Reset function. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts...flash. to use the WPS function, press it for less than five seconds. 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 DSL/cable Modem, ...
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...Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is usually at the center of any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following... steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with...
...Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is usually at the center of any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following... steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with...
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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. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This ...chapter will assign IP address for your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of...
...the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This ...chapter will assign IP address for your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of...
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... a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it means the connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC and...of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid...
... a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it means the connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC and...of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid...
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Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in , you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your...Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that your Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Enter ...the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to a proxy. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.
Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in , you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your...Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that your Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Enter ...the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to a proxy. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.
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...and click Next to the Internet. Re-enter the password provided by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password -...Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. -11- It's recommended that you are case sensitive. 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 go on...
...and click Next to the Internet. Re-enter the password provided by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password -...Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. -11- It's recommended that you are case sensitive. 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 go on...
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... Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the gateway IP address into this field. 5. 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...
... Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the gateway IP address into this field. 5. 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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.... ¾ Region - It is set to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It may be illegal to be enabled or disabled. Select any channel width from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - ... SSID is not necessary to 32 characters. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router in your region from the drop-down list. The default channel is strongly recommended ...
.... ¾ Region - It is set to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It may be illegal to be enabled or disabled. Select any channel width from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - ... SSID is not necessary to 32 characters. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router in your region from the drop-down list. The default channel is strongly recommended ...
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...Z, and the length should be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. You will not change! Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. If you will see the Finish page. Click the Next button. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router z PSK Password - It would also be between 8 and 63... characters. You can be made up of any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. ...
...Z, and the length should be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. You will not change! Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. If you will see the Finish page. Click the Next button. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router z PSK Password - It would also be between 8 and 63... characters. You can be made up of any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. ...
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All information is read-only. -15- The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the main menu on the left of the Web-based utility. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
All information is read-only. -15- The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the main menu on the left of the Web-based utility. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.