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...1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3040 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations...product carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3040 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations...product carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Configuration-3G Router Mode 25 4.1 Login ...25 4.2 Status ...25 4.3 Quick Setup...26 4.4 Operation Mode...26 4.5 Network ...27 4.5.1 Internet Access 27 4.5.2 3G...28 4.5.3 WAN ... 53 4.7 DHCP ...54 I CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Quick Installation Guide 6 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 6 3.2 PC configuration...9 3.2.1 Connect to Network 9 3.2.2 Router Configuration 10 Chapter 4. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...2 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. Connecting the...
Configuration-3G Router Mode 25 4.1 Login ...25 4.2 Status ...25 4.3 Quick Setup...26 4.4 Operation Mode...26 4.5 Network ...27 4.5.1 Internet Access 27 4.5.2 3G...28 4.5.3 WAN ... 53 4.7 DHCP ...54 I CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Quick Installation Guide 6 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 6 3.2 PC configuration...9 3.2.1 Connect to Network 9 3.2.2 Router Configuration 10 Chapter 4. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...2 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. Connecting the...
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Configuration-Wireless Router / WISP Mode 102 5.1 Login ...102 5.2 Status ...102 5.3 Quick Setup...104 5.4 Operation Mode...104 5.5 Network ...104 5.5.1 WAN ...104 5.5.2 MAC Clone ...114 5.5.3 LAN...115 5.6 Wireless ...116 5.6.1 Wireless ...
Configuration-Wireless Router / WISP Mode 102 5.1 Login ...102 5.2 Status ...102 5.3 Quick Setup...104 5.4 Operation Mode...104 5.5 Network ...104 5.5.1 WAN ...104 5.5.2 MAC Clone ...114 5.5.3 LAN...115 5.6 Wireless ...116 5.6.1 Wireless ...
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...; Power Adapter ¾ Battery ¾ USB Cable ¾ Ethernet cable ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are ...
...; Power Adapter ¾ Battery ¾ USB Cable ¾ Ethernet cable ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are ...
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...and when finished, simply place the device back in their pockets. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-MR3040 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Travel size design, small enough to ...or play for up to access the Internet simultaneously. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router TL-MR3040 from TP-LINK is a truly mobile wireless networking platform that when paired with pocket-sized dimensions and...
...and when finished, simply place the device back in their pockets. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-MR3040 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Travel size design, small enough to ...or play for up to access the Internet simultaneously. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router TL-MR3040 from TP-LINK is a truly mobile wireless networking platform that when paired with pocket-sized dimensions and...
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A device is linked to top). The 3G Modem/Card is normal. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on ... Supports firmware upgrade and Web management 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from bottom to the corresponding port but there is no activity...data. The Ethernet port is enabled. Flashing The Router is transferring data. There is linked to the corresponding port. No device is data being charged.
A device is linked to top). The 3G Modem/Card is normal. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on ... Supports firmware upgrade and Web management 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from bottom to the corresponding port but there is no activity...data. The Ethernet port is enabled. Flashing The Router is transferring data. There is linked to the corresponding port. No device is data being charged.
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TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router 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). ¾ Ethernet Port: This .... ¾ 3G USB Port: This port is used to plug a 3G modem/card. ¾ Reset: With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, and then the Router will restore to the default setting. ¾ Micro USB Port: This port is used to connect the...
TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router 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). ¾ Ethernet Port: This .... ¾ 3G USB Port: This port is used to plug a 3G modem/card. ¾ Reset: With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, and then the Router will restore to the default setting. ¾ Micro USB Port: This port is used to connect the...
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... each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾... Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℃~104℃) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing -5- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless...
... each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾... Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℃~104℃) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing -5- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless...
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.... 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 3G Router Mode After inserting the 3G Card/Modem to the Router's 3G USB port and configuring the Router, the Computers/WiFi Phone/Tablet PC could connect to multiple users. -6- WISP Client Router Mode In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is enabled by only wireless way. ...cable. In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as the figure below. The connection between TL-MR3040 and the computer is shown as LAN. Wireless Router Mode In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as WAN. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless...
.... 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 3G Router Mode After inserting the 3G Card/Modem to the Router's 3G USB port and configuring the Router, the Computers/WiFi Phone/Tablet PC could connect to multiple users. -6- WISP Client Router Mode In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is enabled by only wireless way. ...cable. In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as the figure below. The connection between TL-MR3040 and the computer is shown as LAN. Wireless Router Mode In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as WAN. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless...
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...Powered Wireless N Router Standard AP Mode The Standard AP Mode includes the following four connection types: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client. ¾ Access Point In this mode, the only wired port works as that multiple users can share the Internet. ¾ Repeater TL-MR3040 is used ...to the device by either wired or wireless way. In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired Internet access into wireless so that of the existing AP or wireless router. Computer could connect to extend the range of wireless signal of the device you...
...Powered Wireless N Router Standard AP Mode The Standard AP Mode includes the following four connection types: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client. ¾ Access Point In this mode, the only wired port works as that multiple users can share the Internet. ¾ Repeater TL-MR3040 is used ...to the device by either wired or wireless way. In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired Internet access into wireless so that of the existing AP or wireless router. Computer could connect to extend the range of wireless signal of the device you...
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...the management page, please set your computer's IP address manually. ¾ Bridge with AP TL-MR3040 in Bridge mode is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. To avoid the conflict of DHCP service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default... to the device by either wired or wireless way. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router repeat. In this mode.
...the management page, please set your computer's IP address manually. ¾ Bridge with AP TL-MR3040 in Bridge mode is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. To avoid the conflict of DHCP service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default... to the device by either wired or wireless way. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router repeat. In this mode.
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...refer to log in the item list; Click OK to finish the settings. 3.2.1 Connect to connect the wireless network signal or wireless router. Click "Refresh network list", and then select the network. If you need instructions as LAN. In this mode, the only ...select Properties. 2. for Windows 7, please go to the device by either wired or wireless way. Click Connect. -9- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Client TL-MR3040 is default to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and Internet Connections → Network Connections; ...
...refer to log in the item list; Click OK to finish the settings. 3.2.1 Connect to connect the wireless network signal or wireless router. Click "Refresh network list", and then select the network. If you need instructions as LAN. In this mode, the only ...select Properties. 2. for Windows 7, please go to the device by either wired or wireless way. Click Connect. -9- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Client TL-MR3040 is default to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and Internet Connections → Network Connections; ...
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...access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://192.168.0.1 in lower case letters. Figure 3-1 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Go to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy ...key. ) Note: Figure 3-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it . TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ) Note: The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the browser. When Connected appears, you can...
...access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://192.168.0.1 in lower case letters. Figure 3-1 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Go to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy ...key. ) Note: Figure 3-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it . TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ) Note: The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the browser. When Connected appears, you can...
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...Access type, and then click Next. Internet Access ¾ 3G Only - The Ethernet port is used as WAN port. -11- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Choose the Operation Mode you can configure the Wireless Settings according to the Internet. Only use 3G as a backup.... Use 3G as the primary access, WAN as the access to the mode. 1. 3G Router Mode 1. The Ethernet port is used as LAN port. ¾ 3G Preferred - Here we take 3G Only for example. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup -
...Access type, and then click Next. Internet Access ¾ 3G Only - The Ethernet port is used as WAN port. -11- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Choose the Operation Mode you can configure the Wireless Settings according to the Internet. Only use 3G as a backup.... Use 3G as the primary access, WAN as the access to the mode. 1. 3G Router Mode 1. The Ethernet port is used as LAN port. ¾ 3G Preferred - Here we take 3G Only for example. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup -
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... according to -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in the field. -12- Select your wireless parameters. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ WAN Preferred - Use WAN as the primary access, 3G as WAN port. 2.
... according to -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in the field. -12- Select your wireless parameters. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ WAN Preferred - Use WAN as the primary access, 3G as WAN port. 2.
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..., you need to enter the password you've just set to make the settings take effect. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to continue.... Wireless 4. Auto Detect ¾ If the connection type is chosen, the router will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. -13- Choose your ISP automatically. WAN Connection Type ¾ If Auto-Detect is PPPoE, ...
..., you need to enter the password you've just set to make the settings take effect. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to continue.... Wireless 4. Auto Detect ¾ If the connection type is chosen, the router will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. -13- Choose your ISP automatically. WAN Connection Type ¾ If Auto-Detect is PPPoE, ...
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.... z If you entered is correct. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP to ensure the Password you are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. ¾ If the... than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in Figure 3-12. PPPoE z User Name and Password - z Confirm Password - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
.... z If you entered is correct. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP to ensure the Password you are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. ¾ If the... than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in Figure 3-12. PPPoE z User Name and Password - z Confirm Password - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
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... into the field. Click Next to -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in Figure 3-13. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the field. -15-
... into the field. Click Next to -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in Figure 3-13. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the field. -15-
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Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you've just set to make the settings take effect. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next. -16- Wireless 5. Standard AP Mode 1. Click Reboot to successfully finish the connecting. 3. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to Network.
Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you've just set to make the settings take effect. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next. -16- Wireless 5. Standard AP Mode 1. Click Reboot to successfully finish the connecting. 3. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to Network.
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...your wireless network security. This value is set to be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in Figure 3-17. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - The default SSID is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is recommended strongly... other than one of up to a different value. AP z Wireless Network Name (SSID) - It may be TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of the Router can ensure your network. The same Name (SSID) must be used. Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - Select your networks...
...your wireless network security. This value is set to be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in Figure 3-17. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - The default SSID is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is recommended strongly... other than one of up to a different value. AP z Wireless Network Name (SSID) - It may be TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of the Router can ensure your network. The same Name (SSID) must be used. Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - Select your networks...