TP-Link TL-WR720N: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The TP-Link TL-WR720N was supported by OpenWrt from 14.07 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated hard, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: hard

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link TL-WR720N, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9331
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 2
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9331
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 14.07
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty hard
Device type Travel router
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WR720N

Installation on this device is rated hard. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start. Documented methods: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.

Install via stock U-Boot tftp through serial is unconfirmed

Official OpenWrt device page for the TL-WR720N

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Hardware versions

The TL-WR720N ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V3 shown above ar71xx/generic EOL Atheros AR9331
V4 ar71xx/generic EOL Atheros AR9331

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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