TL-WR720N

150Mbps Wireless N Router

1.3

Main Features

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Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to

150Mbps

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One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX

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Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security

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Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet

access

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Up to 4 SSIDs supporting multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords

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Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host

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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS

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Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

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Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE

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Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

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Supports Stateful Packet Inspection

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Supports Parental Control and Access Control

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Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List)

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Supports Flow Statistics

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Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

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1.4

Panel Layout

1.4.1

The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

Front Panel sketch

The Router’s LEDs and the WPS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Name

Status

Indication

Off

Power is off.

（

Power

）

On

Power is on.

Flashing

The Router is working properly.

(System)

On /Off

The Router has a system error.

Off

The Wireless function is disabled.

(WLAN)

Flashing

The Wireless function is enabled.

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port.

On

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but

there is no activity.

(LAN1,2)

(WAN),

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

Slow Flash

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS

function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the

network by WPS function.

(WPS)

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by

WPS function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

)

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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1.4.2

The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2

Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

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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.

z

Used as RESET button:

There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:

1)

Use the

Factory Defaults

function on

System Tools

->

Factory Defaults

page in the

Router's Web-based Utility.

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.

z

Used as 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 devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

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POWER:

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided with this TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router.

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WAN:

The WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

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LAN (1-2):

These ports connect the Router to the local PC(s).

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1

System Requirements

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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is

connected directly to the Ethernet.)

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PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

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TCP/IP protocol on each PC

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

2.2

Installation Environment Requirements

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Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

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Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

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Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

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Operating Temperature: 0

~40

(32

~104

)

℃

℃

℉

℉

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Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3

Connecting the 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 hands dry.

1.

Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

2.

Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network. The place must accord with the

Installation Environment Requirements

.

3.

Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown

in

Figure 2-1

. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can

skip this step.)

4.

Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in

Figure 2-1.

5.

Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an

electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

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6.

Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.

Figure 2-1

Hardware Installation of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router

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