TP-Link TL-WR720N User manual

TL-WR720N
150Mbps Wireless N Router

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna.
Increase the separationbetweenthe equipmentand receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consultthe dealer or an experiencedradio/ TVtechnicianfor help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) Thisdevicemay not cause harmful interference.
2) Thisdevicemust accept any interferencereceived,includinginterferencethat may cause
undesiredoperation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antennaor transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning

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This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which casethe usermay be requiredto take adequatemeasures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of
the generalpublic to electromagneticfieldsby way of health protection.
Thedevicecomplies with RF specificationswhenthe device usedat 20 cm from your body.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the followingtwo conditions:
(1) Thisdevicemay not cause interference,and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operationof the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnementest soumis aux deux conditionssuivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-TL-WR720N/ Model: TL-WR720N) has been approved by
Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix C), having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicatedfor that type, are strictlyprohibitedfor use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A- TL-WR720N / Model: TL-WR720N) a étéapprouvépar
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe C), et dont le
gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
betweenthe radiator& your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installéet utiliséavec un minimum de 20
cm de distanceentre la source de rayonnementet votrecorps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率
射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
productor the poweradapter from the powersource.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voidingthe limited warranty.If you need service,pleasecontactus.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Adapter shall be installednear the equipment and shall be easilyaccessible.
Theplug consideredas disconnectdeviceof adapter.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packingof this product. If you have any questions,pleasedon't hesitateto contactus.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol
Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize
its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to
the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

TP-LINKTECHNOLOGIESCO.,LTD
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
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the followingequipment:
ProductDescription:150MbpsWirelessN Router
Model No.:TL-WR720N
Trademark:TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulationsapplicableto the productwithinthe scopeof CouncilDirectives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU,
Directives2009/125/EC
Theabove productis in conformitywith the followingstandardsor other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2& EN 301 489-17V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010+ AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
(EC) No 278/2009
(EC) No 1275/2008
(EU) No 801/2013
The product carries the CE Mark:
Personresponsiblefor making this declaration:
HuangJing
RegulatoryComplianceManager
Date of issue: 2016-3-21

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CONTENTS
Chapter1. Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview of the Router...............................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features.............................................................................................................1
1.3 Panel Layout...............................................................................................................3
1.3.1 The Front Panel...............................................................................................3
1.3.2 The Rear Panel...............................................................................................4
Chapter2. Connecting the Router.............................................................................................5
2.1 System Requirements.................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements.......................................................................5
2.3 Connecting the Router................................................................................................5
Chapter3. Quick Installation Guide...........................................................................................7
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration..................................................................................................7
3.2 Quick Installation Guide..............................................................................................9
Chapter4. Configuring the Router...........................................................................................14
4.1 Login........................................................................................................................14
4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................15
4.3 Quick Setup..............................................................................................................15
4.4 WPS.........................................................................................................................15
4.5 Network....................................................................................................................19
4.5.1 WAN..............................................................................................................19
4.5.2 LAN...............................................................................................................28
4.5.3 MAC Clone....................................................................................................28
4.6 Wireless....................................................................................................................29
4.6.1 Wireless Settings...........................................................................................30
4.6.2 Wireless Security...........................................................................................32
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering..................................................................................36
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
4.7.3 Address Reservation.....................................................................................42
4.8 Forwarding................................................................................................................43

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4.8.1 Virtual Servers...............................................................................................43
4.8.2 Port Triggering...............................................................................................44
4.8.3 DMZ..............................................................................................................46
4.8.4 UPnP............................................................................................................48
4.9 Security....................................................................................................................49
4.9.1 Firewall..........................................................................................................49
4.9.2 IP Address Filtering.......................................................................................50
4.9.3 Domain Filtering............................................................................................51
4.9.4 MAC Address Filtering...................................................................................53
4.9.5 Local Management........................................................................................54
4.9.6 Remote Management....................................................................................55
4.9.7 Advanced Security........................................................................................56
4.10 Parental Control........................................................................................................57
4.11 Access Control.........................................................................................................60
4.11.1 Rule..............................................................................................................60
4.11.2 Host..............................................................................................................65
4.11.3 Target............................................................................................................67
4.11.4 Schedule.......................................................................................................68
4.12 Static Routing...........................................................................................................71
4.13 IP QoS......................................................................................................................72
4.14 IP & MAC Binding.....................................................................................................73
4.14.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................73
4.14.2 ARP List........................................................................................................74
4.15 Dynamic DNS...........................................................................................................76
4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS.........................................................................................76
4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS.........................................................................................77
4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS...........................................................................................78
4.16 SystemTools............................................................................................................78
4.16.1 Time Settings................................................................................................79
4.16.2 Diagnostic.....................................................................................................81
4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade.........................................................................................82
4.16.4 Factory Defaults............................................................................................83
4.16.5 Backup & Restore .........................................................................................83
4.16.6 Reboot..........................................................................................................84
4.16.7 Password......................................................................................................85
4.16.8 System Log...................................................................................................86

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4.16.9 Statistics........................................................................................................88
Appendix A: FAQ........................................................................................................................90
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.............................................................................................95
Appendix C: Specifications.......................................................................................................98
Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................99

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
The router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small
Office/HomeOffice(SOHO)networksand the users demandinghigher networkingperformance.
The router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The
incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which
ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will
give you the unexpected networking experience at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also
compatiblewith all IEEE 802.11gand IEEE 802.11bproducts.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advancedFirewallprotections,therouter providescomplete dataprivacy.
The router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can
establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ
host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the
networkin real time withthe remote management function.
Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the
Router’s functions.
1.2 Main Features
Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN
ports supportingAutoMDI/MDIX
ProvidesWPA/WPA2,WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKauthentication,TKIP/AESencryptionsecurity
SimpleInstallation
Flexible Access Control
AccessontroInstallation
Multiple SecurityProtections
Incredible Speed
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Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access
Up to 4 SSIDs supportingmultiplewirelessnetworkswith differentSSIDs and passwords
SupportsVirtual Server,SpecialApplicationand DMZ host
SupportsUPnP,Dynamic DNS
ProvidesAutomatic-connectionandScheduledConnectiononcertaintime to the Internet
ConnectsInternet on demand and disconnectsfromthe Internet when idle for PPPoE
Built-inNAT and DHCPserversupportingstaticIP addressdistributing
SupportsStatefulPacketInspection
SupportsParentalControlandAccess Control
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List)
SupportsFlowStatistics
Supportsfirmware upgradeand Webmanagement

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1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 The Front Panel
TheRouter’s LEDs and the WPS buttonare locatedon the front panel (View from left to right).
Name
Status
Indication
（Power）
Off
Poweris off.
On
Poweris on.
(System)
Flashing
TheRouteris workingproperly.
On /Off
TheRouterhas a systemerror.
(WLAN)
Off
TheWirelessfunctionis disabled.
Flashing
TheWirelessfunctionis enabled.
(LAN1,2)
(WAN),
Off
Thereis no device linkedto the correspondingport.
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but
there is no activity.
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
(WPS)
Slow Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function.Thisprocesswill last in the first 2 minutes.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
networkby WPS function.
Quick Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by
WPS function.
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on
for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

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1.3.2 The Rear Panel
Thefollowingpartsare located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the WPS function,
press it for less than five seconds; to use the RESET function, press it for more than five
seconds.
Usedas RESETbutton:
Thereare two waysto reset to the Router's factorydefaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the
Router'sWeb-basedUtility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, press and hold the
RESET button (at least 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from
slow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default
settings.
Usedas WPS button:
WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router
and client devicesand automaticallyconfigurewirelesssecurityfor your wirelessnetwork.
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapterprovidedwith this router.
WAN: TheWAN port is whereyou will connect the DSL/cableModem,or Ethernet.
LAN (1-2):TheseportsconnecttheRouter to the local PC(s).
Wirelessantenna:Toreceiveandtransmit the wirelessdata.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
BroadbandInternetAccess Service(DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is
connecteddirectlyto the Ethernet.)
PCs with a working EthernetAdapterand an Ethernetcable with RJ45connectors
TCP/IPprotocolon each PC
Web browser,suchas MicrosoftInternetExplorer 5.0 , NetscapeNavigator6.0 or above
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
Place the Routerin a well ventilatedplace far from any heateror heatingvent
Avoid direct irradiationof any strong light (suchas sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches(5 cm) of clear spacearoundthe Router
OperatingTemperature:0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉)
OperatingHumidity:10%~90%RH,Non-condensing
2.3 Connectingthe Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please
install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep
your handsdry.
1. Poweroff your PC, Cable/DSLModem, and the Router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wirelessnetwork.Theplacemust accord withthe InstallationEnvironmentRequirements.
3. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router. (If you
have the wirelessNIC and want to use the wirelessfunction,you can skip this step.)
4. Connectthe DSL/CableModemto the WAN port on the Router.
5. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an
electricaloutlet.TheRouterwill startto workautomatically.
6. Poweron your PC and Cable/DSLModem.

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Chapter 3. QuickInstallationGuide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your router using Quick Setup
Wizardwithin minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default domain name of the router is http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1,
and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In
this guide, we all use the default valuesfor description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router, and then you can configure the IP address
for your PC by followingthe stepsbelow:
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the
PC.
2) Thenthe built-inDHCPserver will assignIP addressfor the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
betweenyour PC and the Router.Thefollowingexample is in WindowsXP OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping192.168.0.1,andthen press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the follow figure, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has beenestablishedwell.

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If the result displayed is similar to the following figure, it means the connection between your
PC and the Router failed.
Pleasecheckthe connectionfollowingthesesteps:
1. Is the connectionbetweenyourPC and the Router correct?
Note:
The 1/2 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should
be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IPconfigurationfor yourPC correct?
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If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.2~192.168.0.254.
3. Trythe IP address192.168.1.1.
Note:
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the
Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in
order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can open a
command prompt, and type ping192.168.1.1,andthen pressEnter.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape®Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and
manage the router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS
with a Webbrowser.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://tplinkwifi.netinthe addressfield of the browser.
After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both
in lower case letters.Thenclick the OK buttonor pressthe Enterkey.
Note:
If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel
the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After successfullylogin, you can click the Quick Setup to quicklyconfigureyour Router.

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3. Click Next,andthenWAN ConnectionTypepagewillappear.
The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE,
Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of
the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides,
you can select the very type and click Nexttogo on configuring.
4. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP
provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. The
appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is
successfullydetectedbythe Router.
If the connectiontypedetectedis PPPoE,the next screenwill appear.
User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact
your ISP.