Configure a TP-LINK router. Connecting the TP-LINK TL-WR720N router to the computer

And so expensive guests of my blog today we will talk about how to configure the TP-LINK TL-WR720N router. Nowadays, each family has several computers at home this is usually stationary computer Laptop tablet and several phones.

And everyone needs the Internet. Therefore, many buy routers that will help distribute the Internet all devices. There are many different models on the market from different manufacturers, so make right choice very difficult. Today it will be about the TP-LINK TL-WR720N model. This is not an expensive and very convenient and reliable router.

Main features TP-LINK TL-WR720N

Speed wireless transmission data up to 150 Mbps

Easy protection setting wireless network Press the WPS button

Multiple SSID support for delimitation of users within the same wireless network

West Wireless WWDS Helps Expand Wireless Network

Control throughput Channel will allow administrators to highlight a specific channel width for each computer.

Parental control in real time will allow parents or administrators to restrict Internet access for children or staff

Configuring the TP-LINK TL-WR720N router.

Many many before setting up the router I advise him to immediately flash it. Should not be doing that, this model It works very well and stably on the standard firmware.

The first thing to do is to get a router and connect one network cablewhich comes from the provider to you in the blue nest on the router. You also need to connect the computer and the router with a network cable. After that, turn on the computer, and the router is opening any browser and type in the address bar 192.168.0.1 Click ENTER. After that, you will see the window in which you want to enter the username and the default password you need to dial Admin. If you have not seen this, you most likely you need to reset the current network settings.

After that you will enter the main menu of the TP-LINK TL-WR720N router. Immediately I want to note that everything is in Russian and even there is a certificate is a big rarity. We need to make a quick adjustment of the router on the left to choose a quick setting and click Next.

In the next window you need to select the WAN connection type. Choose L2TPL2TP Russia and click Next.

Now you need to take a contract from your provider, in which your credentials are written. This username, password, IP address of the server, your IP address, subnet mask, main gateway, DNS. This is a standard set that gives each provider if you do not have any data call in those support. After you all filled with cluster further.

That's all you independently configured the TP-Link TL-WR720N router.

By the way, I almost forgot if you have any traffic agent that the Internet will work only after you run it. If anyone does not understand what I mean I will explain more. Traffic agent is special program With the help that you can connect the Internet on your own look like it can approximately.

Traffic Agent can be disabled by calling its provider. Well, that's all now you have a fully configured router. I described the minimum settings that are needed for normal operation. On the identity itself, the TP-Link TL-WR720N router is a lot. You can experiment with them yourself. In the same way, you can configure other TP-LINK router models.

WR720N router from the famous TP-LINK company is another budget modeldesigned to create a small home network and providing maximum data transfer rate of 150 Mbps.

Router TP LINK TL WR720N: Overview and Specifications

For this price, the router offers the following specifications:

• - "IEEE 802.11b", "IEEE 802.11g", "IEEE 802.11n";
• - Support for up to 4 wireless networks with different names (SSID) and passwords;
• - parental control and access control;
• - Statistics on streams;
• - function "SPI";
• - Skipping traffic "VPN".

Sufficiently good characteristics, especially for your time and for such a low price.

Router Indicators and Connectors

The WR720N router housing is made in white - like most TP-LINK devices - and equipped with one external antenna in modification "V2" or one built-in antenna in "V1".

On the front side of the TP Link TL WR720N housing there is an indicator panel of seven elements:

• - "PWR" - indicator indicator of the presence of a device;
• - "SYS" (it is the same indicator system settings) - If the "light" flashes, the device works in normal mode, if off - a system error occurred;
• - "WLAN" - informs about the work of the wireless network;
• - "LAN 1/2" - if the indicator flashes, then connected network device actively, if just "burns" - the device is connected, but in currently not active;
• - "WAN" - informs about physically connected to the provider cable;
• - Devices to a wireless network, the indicator can be in three states: Slowly flashes - the device is connected to the network, quickly flashes - the connection fails, and is turned on - the connection is completed.

The following elements are located on the rear panel of the router:

• - "WPS / Reset" - a button that is responsible for two functions: Enable / disable "WPS" (hold down no more than 5 seconds) and reset the settings to the factory (retain more than 5-10 seconds);
• - "Power" - connector for connecting the power adapter;
• - "WAN" - a port for connecting the above-mentioned cable of the provider;
• - "LAN 1/2" - a port for connecting third-party network devices.

How to install and connect a TP LINK TL WR720N router?

Connecting the router is simple and looks like:

Find the optimal location for the device, avoiding barriers to the wireless network coating path;

From the basic configuration of the router;

- Cable provider Connect the port of the router to "WAN";

Connect the power adapter to the corresponding connector, and turn it on to the network;

Since the "ON / OFF" buttons at the router are not provided, the device will turn on automatically.

In order to enter the router settings interface, it is necessary to login through the address bar to the address 192.168.0.1 ("Login" and "Password" - the default Admin / Admin).

How to configure Internet connection on the TP Link TL WR720N router?

To begin with, you need to create and configure the Internet connection. To do this, in the router interface in the "Network" section, open the "WAN" subsection and follow these steps:

In the WAN Connection Type row, select one of the proposed options based on the data specified in the Treaty with the Internet Service Provider:

Dynamic IP.

When choosing this type Connections More specifying nothing is required, optionally you can fill the "DNS" server and specify the "node name".

Statistically ip.

Here you will need to enter the basic parameters: "IP address", "subnet mask" and "main gateway", do not need to draw anything - everything is indicated in the same contract.

PPPOE / PPPoe Russia

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In addition to the above described, it will also be necessary to specify the "authentication server" and the "authentication domain".

L2TP / L2TP Russia and PPTP / Russia PPTP

Depending on which parameters indicate the provider, select or "dynamic IP address" or "static IP address".

TP LINK TL WR720N router: WiFi setup

Now, as for the settings of the wireless network, they look like this:

Open the "Wireless Settings" subsection;

As mentioned earlier, the "WR720N" router implements the ability to create up to four different wiFi Networks. In this regard, you need to determine which number of networks you need, and on the basis of these data to fill in the strings from "SSID 1" to "SSID 4";

The string "region" remains unchanged, i.e. "Russia";

- "Channel" can be left "Auto" (if the channel load is known, select one of the 13 - the most free);

- "Mode" - select "11 BGN mixed";

- "Channel width" - "Auto";

Additional three lower parameters note optionally.

The router is equipped with three basic protection modes: "WEP", "WPA-PSK" and "WPA2-PSK" - select one of them;

Depending on the selected mode, fill in the "key 1 key 4" strings, the RADIUS Server Password or Password Password.

In the "Advanced Settings" section, you can add the network you created by the following parameters:

- "Power of the transmitter" - to obtain the maximum zone of the signal coating, select "High";

Parameters "Lighthouse Interval", "RTS Threshold", "Fragmentation Threshold" and "DTIM Interval" can be left unchanged;

- "Activate WMM" - allows you to ensure the priority transmission of high priority packages;

- "Activate Short Gi" - serves to increase the capacity of the data;

- "Activate AP isolation" - isolates wireless networks from each other.

Setup IPTV on the TL WR720N router

For iPTV settings It is only required to go to the same section in the interface and specify the port number in the "IPTV STB" line:

Additional ways of the router Router TP LINK TL WR720N

As additional features The router should consider setting the "WDS" mode (using the router as an amplifier of an already active wireless signal) and "Parental Control".

To configure "WDS", you must activate the same string, by setting the checkbox in the "Wireless Settings" section, and do the following:

• - in the "SSID" line (connection of the "Bridge type") "Enter the name of the existing network, the signal of which will be ingraded;
• - in the "BSSID (connection of the" Bridge type ")" Specify the access point identifier (you can find it using the "Search" button);
• - "key type" - Leave the value "no", and in the Row "Password", specify a similar password from the existing network;
• - Finally, click on the "Save" button.

To configure the "Parental Control", go to the appropriate mode, set the "Enable" value.

The remaining steps look like this:

• - To create a controller rule, click on the Add button;
• - the "MAC address of the monitoring computer" line - here specify in respect of which the control is established;
• - in the string "All MAC addresses in the current local network»Select those devices to which the rule will be applied;
• - "Description of the site" - enter any name that will be convenient;
• - in the string "Permitted domain name»Enter the addresses of sites to which this rule will not be applied;
• - In the "Time Action" line, select the time interval of the application being created.

Upon completion of all settings, restart the router to save and apply all set parameters.

Wireless Internet connection has long been the default parameter in any apartment. Already no one will surprise the presence of a Wi-Fi-router, even the most unusual, which are trying to introduce large companies like Apple or Google. Despite the abundance of attractive solutions in this market, inconspicuous and affordable gadgets from companies that have long proven themselves are most popular to this day. One of those simple solutions It is the hero of this review - TP-Link TL-WR720N - a typical base series router, capable of providing a stable connection and fast access On the Internet in a small apartment or even a large country house, thanks to WDS technology. We will talk about this and other features of the router more.

The main features of the router declared by the manufacturer

The TP TL-WR720N router, like other devices of this price category operates at 802.11 b / n / g frequencies. Embodiment N operates at a speed of up to 150 MB / c. The router supports the operation of four different network names (SSID). With this feature, you can organize additional Wi-Fi networks for friends or for guests, setting access, speed, give your passwords and so on. The router supports 64/128/152-bit encryption WEP / WPA2 to ensure maximum security and eliminating a possible hacking of a home or public network. To avoid conflicts between channels, a mechanism works called CCA, which realizes the assessment of their availability, thereby enhancing the speed of the Internet. In automatic mode, a uniform distribution of data between applications is performed. When using multiple routers, you can immediately activate WDS mode, thus expanding the space covered by one network. TP TL-WR720N can act as the main router (connected to the cable) and as a "chain". Among other things, the user can independently configure the bandwidth for each IP address. This is necessary when several computers work on the same network. The network administrator has the right to establish "Parental Control" and at the router level to establish restrictions on the resources visited. This option will be useful both in the usual home network to deprive children access to prohibited content and in corporate networkto limit access to entertainment content and social networks. In the web interface of the router, you can view statistics on wireless connections.

Equipment

Included with the gadget can be detected:

• Power supply and cable to connect to the power grid.
• CD with software for installation and instructions How to configure TL-WR720N.
• Standard Ethernet cable.
• Printed quick customization guide.

Design device

The external registration of the gadget is not very different from that in other models of the series. The router is compact, easily fit on the palm. The device is made of white matte plastic. Thanks to its dimensions and pleasant appearance TL-WR720N perfectly fit into any room and will not look like a white crow. The only thing that confuses the design of the device is the presence of a dedicated antenna, whereas in other devices of the series it is hidden in the case. Not too aesthetically, it will probably have a positive effect on the quality of the transmitted signal.

On the front panel of the device are indicators wi-Fi connections, presence of connected LAN ports and power indicator. On the bottom there are four holes to secure the router on the wall or ceiling and a sticker with basic information about the router. Behind you managed to detect the reset button and connect the WDS, the connections for connecting to the power grid, two LAN ports and one WAN port.

First connection

The TL-WR720N router setting should not take a long time, as a complete CD with specialized software will help. For the first connection, it is enough to connect a computer and a router using an Ethernet cable, select the connection type and if necessary, the encryption type. After the procedure performed, the gadget will be ready for work.

How to set the TL-WR720N router?

As in many other routers of the "old quenching", the point setting can be performed through the web interface, passing at 192.168.1.1 (without spaces). Before you configure TP-LINK TL-WR720N, you must log in.

• On the main page, In the "Username" field, specify: admin.
• In the "Password" field, specify: admin (provided that the factory settings are used and the IP address has not changed).

After that, the data must be changed. In the System Tools field, you can replace the NEW User Name and New Password fields.

To configure the Internet connection, you must go to the WAN submenu. Next, if a wired connection via PPPoE is used, you must do the following:

• In the field where the Wan Connection Type is specified, select PPPOE.
• Enter the name (login) specified in the contract.
• In the field where the secondary connection is specified, select the Disabled option.
• After saving the selected settings.

If a wired connection is used via the L2TP protocol, you must do the following:

• In the field, where the Wan Connection Type) is specified, select L2TP.
• Enter the name (login) specified in the contract.
• The password specified in the contract (may have to be introduced twice).
• Install a check mark in the Dynamic IP field.
• Enter Server IP ADRESS / NAME specified in the contract.
• MTU Size value is 1450 or less.
• In the last field (WAN mode), set the option Connect Automatically.

If a wired connection is used via the NAT protocol, it is enough in the field where the Wan Connection Type is specified, select Dynamic IP.

Wi-Fi Setup

After the router was connected to the Internet, it is necessary to take care that the router is already distributing the network. This follows:

• IN side menu Web Interface Select Wireless.
• Find the SSID1 field (it will be the main network) and enter the name (any).
• In the Region field, you can specify any region or leave it unchanged.
• Here you can specify the mode of operation or enable WDS.
• Next, open the Wireless Security submenu.
• We choose any type of encryption, but it is better to stop your choice on WPA-2, as this is a safer option. WPA-2 can be neglected if this type of encryption negatively affects the connection speed.
• Then we enter a password for connecting and save the settings.

Forwarding (forward) ports

This feature represents a special mechanism to automatically redirect the request from the external network to one of the hosts of your local network operating firewall Router. This option may be useful if you plan to deploy your own postal or web server. Often, the function is used to create gaming servers or stabilize the operation of torrent trackers, since those and others require the opening of specialized ports that are blocked by the router.

To enable the option you need:

• Go to Advanced Settings - Forwarding.
• Specify the port number you want to open / defeat in the Service Port field.
• Specify the IP address of the device to which the port will be forwarded.
• Select the protocol and change the status on the open (Enable).

Test results

In an independent test, in the conditions of an urban apartment, the gadget showed very high speed indicators. The network provider to which the TL-WR720N was connected during the test, promises the connection speed at 100 MB / C. As a result, the Speedtest service showed 94.86 MB / s with a jump and 95.28 MB / s when loading. That is, in fact, the speed of the connection is limited only by the bandwidth of the channel and software Router.

RESULTS

Despite the fact that during the work and testing of TP-LINK TL-WR720N, sometimes capricious: hung up and behaved a little unpredictable (the unfinished software affected), it turned out to be much more. The router works pretty quickly, rarely loses the connection or seats speed. It looks pretty pretty, it is easily attached to the wall and does not take up much space. For the TL-WR720N home network, it's almost perfect, because a gadget is only $ 16, but it is hardly suitable for deploying a network in the office, as it is equipped with only two LAN ports. On the other hand, you can get a pair of such devices and install the WDS-bridge between them, thereby deciding the problem with a small number of ports. Everything ultimately depends on the end user.

Now the gadget can be purchased at a price of 899 rubles.

TP-LINK TL-WR720N router is a convenient and safe devicewhich will help organize access to world Wide Web All devices possessing a Wi-Fi module. At the moment it can be called one of the most affordable routers that TP-LINK offers. He has an interesting design. The hull is made of high quality plastic. Thanks to the compact size you will not feel any problems with its location. Despite the rather compact dimensions, the router has all the necessary functions, and its setting will not cause any problems.

Difficulties with settings for users does not occur

The parameters of Device

TP-LINK TL-WR720N is no longer inferior to other devices that are an order of magnitude more expensive. The router has the following specifications:

• the ability to transfer data packets by Wi-Fi. Speed \u200b\u200bcan reach up to 150 Mbps;
• 2 LAN-port;
• the router can broadcast up to 4 wireless networks. They can all have different names and passwords;
• various password encryption methods (WEP, WPA)
• work with the IEEE 802.1x standard;
• authentication using a common key.

These are not all the advantages that allocate the TP-LINK TL-WR720N Wi-Fi-Router among other devices. Due to the fact that the device is equipped with an internal antenna, it can be placed both on a low shelf and beyond the cabinet on the wall. The router can be positioned both vertically and in a horizontal position.

We flash the device

If you buy a router, then it will certainly be installed not the most "fresh" firmware. We recommend updating it. To execute this process, no additional setting need not. It is necessary for its stable and safe operation. To start the update process, you need to go to the device's web interface. To do this, you need to connect the router to the adapter of your PC using Patch Cord. Next, in any browser available on the PC, you must dial in command line Device IP address 192.168.0.1. In the new window that opens, write Admin in both fields (Login and Password). In the "Embedded Software version" line you can find out which version the firmware is installed on the router. Visiting the official website of TP-LINK, you need to download the most new version BY. By downloading the archive, it must be unzipped. After that, go to the "System Instruments" tab, in which we are interested in "update of the built-in software". Click "Review". In the window that opens, select the unzipped firmware file. After that, click "OK". Remember that at the time of updating it is strictly forbidden to turn off both the router itself and the computer. After the firmware is updated, the Wi-Fi router will automatically reboot.

Configure Internet

TP-LINK TL-WR720N Wi-Fi Router is very easy to configure. To begin with, connect the Internet cable to the WAN port of the router (blue connector). Go to the device interface and select "WAN". Next, specify the type of connection, and if necessary, still login and password (it depends on the type of connection). Click "Save" and restart the router.

To configure Wi-Fi to give any problems, follow our advice. Go to the "Wireless Mode" tab - "Setting up a wireless mode". If necessary, here you can connect additional wireless networks. When using a single connection, simply change the network name to the most suitable. Save the changes and reboot the device.

To operate the wireless network, more securely, we recommend to dispose of WPA2-PSK encryption. You can install it in the "Wireless Mode" menu - "Wireless Protection". Specify the network access password in the PSK Password string. To create it, use letters, numbers as well various symbol. A difficult password is considered to be the one that consists of at least 8 characters.

As you can see, configure the router is quite simple. If the login password in the web interface is different from the above, it must be reset to the factory settings. To do this, click on the "Reset" button and hold it at least 5-7 seconds. You can find the button on the back wall. tP-LINK router TL-WR720N. After the software is reset to factory settings, it will be needed to re-configure it.

Specifications TP-LINK WR720N:

• data transfer rate to Wi-Fi up to 150 Mbps;
• 2 ports LAN;
• internal antenna;
• support for broadcasting up to 4 wireless networks with different network names (SSID) and passwords for guests or friends;
• support 64/128 / 152-bit WEP, complies with BIT WPA (TKIP / AES), support for MIC, IV Expansion, authentication using a shared key authentication, support for IEEE 802.1x standard;
• built-in firewall with filtering function over IP, Mac and URLs allows flexible access control with the schedule;
• built-in DHCP server with automatic distribution of dynamic IP addresses;
• iGMP Proxy / Snooping support for IPTV Multicast applications;
• iPTV support;
• the ability to install on the vertical (wall) or on the horizontal surface (table).

In this article I will describe the setting following functions/ Routher capabilities:

1 Updating the firmware of the router;

2 Internet configuration;

3 Setup Wi-Fi network;

4 Changing the password to connect to the web interface.

Before you start setting up a router, configure on the computer / laptop automatic receiving network settings .

Updating TP-LINK WR720N firmware.

The first thing to be done immediately after purchasing the router is to update the firmware, since its update will make the operation of the router more stable and safe. To do this, you need to go to his web interface to do this to connect to one end of the network cable (it comes in the kit) to the computer / laptop, the second in any Lan Port. router (they are yellow). Connect the power supply to the router. Open any browser (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Opera) on your computer, specify the IP address of the router in the address bar 192.168.0.1 A login and password input window will open. Login admin. password- Admin.

In the web interface window in the line, the built-in version will see the firmware version, go to the official website. TP-LINK. And download the fresh firmware (if it is).

IN this example Installed old version The firmware and it must be updated, for this download and unzip the downloaded archive. After that, on the web interface, go to the tab "System Tools" - "Updating Built-in By", click "Overview". Select the update file (extension.bin) and click " Refresh".

Attention!!! During the firmware update, do not turn off the computer and the router, it can output a router.

To the question " Update the built-in software?"Answer" OK".

When updating the firmware, the router will overload, after downloading it, you will see the updated version of the firmware.

Configuring the Internet on TP-LINK TL-WR720N.

In order to configure the Internet on the router, you must connect the provider's network cable in the WAN port TP-LINK TL-WR720N (it is blue). After that connecting to the web interface to enter the menu "Network" - "WAN".

Next, you need to specify your connection type in the string. You can clarify this information from your provider. Next, depending on the type of connection, enter the login and password (if required), press the button " Save"And restart the router.

Configuring Wi-Fi Wireless Network on TP-Link WR720N.

To configure the Wi-Fi network, you need to enter the web invertation of the router, go to the menu "Wireless Mode" - "Configuring Wireless Mode". Turn on if you need additional SSID (SSID - the name of the Wi-Fi network, in this router is available up to 4). In this example, I will limit one Wi-Fi network, so just change the name Wi-Fi network on website. For more stable wi-Fi works network, I recommend to determine the free channel and select it in the settings, in more detail how to do this in the article. How to select / Change Wireless Channel on Router / Router . Then click " Save"And restart the router.

After that, you must specify the password to connect to the Wi-Fi network. To do this go "Wireless Mode" - "Protection of Wireless Mode". For more secure use Wi-Fi, I recommend using the type of encryption " WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK"In the PSK Password field, enter the password. I recommend using a complex password consisting of numbers, letters and special signs ( [Email Protected]#$)

Password changes to enter the TP-LINK TL-WR720N web interface.

To enhance security, you need to change the password to log on to the web interface TP-LINK TL-WR720N. To do this, on the web interface of the router go to "System Tools" - "Password", Enter the old login and password (login- admin, password- admin) and below the new login and password.