TL-WR720N v2
150Mbps Wireless N Router

The TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2 router has 300mbps WiFi, 2 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TP-LINK 150Mbps Wireless N Router.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals



TL-WR720N v2 router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 16 MiB
Flash: 2 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt
Connectivity
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x 100mbps port
ETH: 2 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2

If your TL-WR720N v2 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2 in the following way(s):

Through the web interface

    1. Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (check default settings below)
    2. In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
    3. On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.

    Withe the RESET/WPS button

    1. Have the unit powered on
    2. Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
    3. When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.

    The 30-30-30 reset

    If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:
    1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
    2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
    3. While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

    This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

    Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.


    Default factory settings for TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2

    If you have performed a reset of your TL-WR720N v2 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

    Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

    Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.

    TL-WR720N v2 Firmwares

    Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
    If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
    Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2:

    Flashing OpenWrt on the TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2

    The TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2 is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of Hardware. So flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
    We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the TP-LINK TL-WR720N v2, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can head over to the OpenWrt install instructions and read on there.
    Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes wrong.

    TP-LINK stock firmware for the TL-WR720N v2

    Stock firmwares for the TL-WR720N v2 are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.




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