Router Review: TP Link TL-WR720N (150Mbps)

 [ ON HAND REVIEW! ]

Recently I brought TP Links 150Mbps wireless N router for my home. it was pretty good deal for me. it cost me 1300TK (around $17). I preferred 150Mbps wireless router because my apartment is so big and its easily cover all my rooms. but if your apartment is bigger than 1000sqt. then you should go for 300Mbps or more speed.

Brand      : TP LINK
Model     : TL-WR720N
MRP       : 1300 Tk
Warranty : 01 year 

(Sorry for wrapping paper, its brand new. I'll remove it later.)

Now talks about it's design:
This router is really smart looking and stylish and will be fit in anywhere. it's dimensions are 6.2 x 4.8 x 1.3 in.(158 x 122 x 32 mm). it has no external antenna. Color is bright white. and it's weight is really light than other TP Link router. it has cool LED panel.

Special features that attract me, 
As I mention earlier, this router TL-WR720N is ideal for small apartment that's why it has only two LAN port. but it has a special that is supports Multiple SSIDs to separate different users within the same wireless network. IP based Bandwidth Control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each PC. Live Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff. This router is ideal for internet call, online gaming and high speed web surfing.

HARDWARE FEATURES:
in interface, it has 2 10/100Mbps LAN Ports and 1 10/100Mbps WAN Port. in same side it has a WPS/Reset bottom. its run by external power source that is 5VDC / 0.6A.

WIRELESS FEATURES:
Wireless Standards   : IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Frequency            : 2.4-2.4835GHz

Signal Rate          : Up to 150Mbps

Reception Sensitivity: 130M: -68dBm@10% PER
                       108M: -68dBm@10% PER
                       54M: -68dBm@10% PER
                       11M: -85dBm@8% PER
                       6M: -88dBm@10% PER
                       1M: -90dBm@8% PER
Wireless Functions   : Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics

Wireless Security    : 64/128/152-bit WEP / WPA / WPA2,WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

SOFTWARE FEATURES:
WAN Type           : Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/ PPTP/L2TP/BigPond

Port Setting       : Server, Client, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation

Quality of Service : WMM, Bandwidth Control

Port Forwarding    : Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ

Dynamic DNS        : DynDns, Comexe, NO-IP

VPN Pass-Through   : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec (ESP Head)

Access Control     : Parental Control, Local Management Control, Host List, Access Schedule, Rule Management

Firewall Security  : DoS, SPI Firewall
IP Address Filter/MAC Address Filter/Domain Filter
IP and MAC Address Binding

Management         :Access Control
                    Local Management
                    Remote Management

System Requirements: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista™ or Windows 7, MAC® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux.

Overall: 
For exceptional performance in affordable price this router will be best. TL-WR720N supports up to 4 SSIDs. It’s uniquely designed for users to set up additional wireless networks with additional SSIDs and Passwords for guests or friends. its Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) technology automatically avoids channel conflicts using its clear channel selection feature and fully realizes the advantages of channel binding, greatly enhancing wireless performance. TP-LINK's TL-WR940N supports IP QoS (Quality of Service) function, which offers optimum utilization of bandwidth through the use of bandwidth congestion control. The device comes with a CD featuring an Easy Setup Assistant that leads users through the setup process step-by-step, and even helps with wireless network settings and security configurations.

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More details : http://www.tp-link.com.bd/products/details/?categoryid=241&model=TL-WR720N#over