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... and communication technology equipment- R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3420 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
... and communication technology equipment- R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3420 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
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.../IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status ...17 4.3 Quick Setup...19 4.4 QSS...19 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 Internet Access 25 4.5.2 3G...27 4.5.3 WAN ...33 4.5.4 MAC Clone ...43 4.5.5 LAN...44 4.6 Wireless ...45 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 45 4.6.2 Wireless Security 48 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 52 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 54 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics...
.../IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status ...17 4.3 Quick Setup...19 4.4 QSS...19 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 Internet Access 25 4.5.2 3G...27 4.5.3 WAN ...33 4.5.4 MAC Clone ...43 4.5.5 LAN...44 4.6 Wireless ...45 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 45 4.6.2 Wireless Security 48 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 52 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 54 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics...
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4.16.7 Password...97 4.16.8 System Log...98 4.16.9 Statistics ...100 Appendix A: FAQ ...102 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 107 Appendix C: Specifications ...111 Appendix D: Glossary...112 Appendix E: Compatible 3G/3.75G USB Modem 114 III
4.16.7 Password...97 4.16.8 System Log...98 4.16.9 Statistics ...100 Appendix A: FAQ ...102 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 107 Appendix C: Specifications ...111 Appendix D: Glossary...112 Appendix E: Compatible 3G/3.75G USB Modem 114 III
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G 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 damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G 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 damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
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... you 'll have a reliable wireless connection to accommodate your networking needs. 3G/WAN Broadband Connection The TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router provides 3G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or dynamic IP) two kinds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for sharing the 3G/3.75G connection locally that are sensitive to get on -the-go and...
... you 'll have a reliable wireless connection to accommodate your networking needs. 3G/WAN Broadband Connection The TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router provides 3G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or dynamic IP) two kinds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for sharing the 3G/3.75G connection locally that are sensitive to get on -the-go and...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ¾ Compatible with UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB dongle ¾ Automatic 3G / WAN failover ¾ Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps ¾ ... with 802.11b and 802.11g devices ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security ¾ Supports 3G/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP Internet access ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ¾ Compatible with UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB dongle ¾ Automatic 3G / WAN failover ¾ Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps ¾ ... with 802.11b and 802.11g devices ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security ¾ Supports 3G/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP Internet access ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS...
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Off Power is linked to the USB port. Off The Router has a system error. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, ... added to the network by QSS function. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). SYS Flashing The Router is linked to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is linked to the corresponding port. No device is ...
Off Power is linked to the USB port. Off The Router has a system error. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, ... added to the network by QSS function. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). SYS Flashing The Router is linked to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is linked to the corresponding port. No device is ...
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And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools -> Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to its factory default settings. -5-
And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools -> Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to its factory default settings. -5-
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... heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the 3G Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility, and we recommend you can insert 3G USB Modem and Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to ...If there is a good direction. 4. The 3G Router supports both 3G and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your hand has already been tested -6- Adjust the direction of the 3G Router with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget...
... heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the 3G Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility, and we recommend you can insert 3G USB Modem and Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to ...If there is a good direction. 4. The 3G Router supports both 3G and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your hand has already been tested -6- Adjust the direction of the 3G Router with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router -7- Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router -7- Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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... Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. And the default Subnet Mask is similar to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the...190; Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to verify the network connection between your 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP ...
... Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. And the default Subnet Mask is similar to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the...190; Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to verify the network connection between your 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP ...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Router. -10- To access the configuration utility, open a web... a Web browser. 1. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser.
... admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Router. -10- To access the configuration utility, open a web... a Web browser. 1. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser.
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WAN access is similar. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Select a desired Internet access mode and then click Next. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try 3G access only. Click Next, and then Internet Access ...is valid, the router would switch to WAN access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would switch to 3G access. If the WAN access fails, and 3G access is inserted, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to the WAN -11-...
WAN access is similar. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Select a desired Internet access mode and then click Next. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try 3G access only. Click Next, and then Internet Access ...is valid, the router would switch to WAN access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would switch to 3G access. If the WAN access fails, and 3G access is inserted, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to the WAN -11-...
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Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number ... when an active -12- Select the location where you apply to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this page, click Next to for...
Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number ... when an active -12- Select the location where you apply to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this page, click Next to for...
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... with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-11. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is...
... with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-11. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is...
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Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Click Next to 32 characters. Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14-
Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Click Next to 32 characters. Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14-
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... Width - Please also note the key is set to Auto, so the AP will see the Finish page. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of the following options to enable security. If your country or region is recommended strongly that...
... Width - Please also note the key is set to Auto, so the AP will see the Finish page. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of the following options to enable security. If your country or region is recommended strongly that...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take 3G Preferred for 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to 3G Preferred mode. Here we just take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Finish After the rebooting, please check whether you will see the Finish page as shown in the 4.2 Status page. ) Note: The configuration for example. -16-
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take 3G Preferred for 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to 3G Preferred mode. Here we just take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Finish After the rebooting, please check whether you will see the Finish page as shown in the 4.2 Status page. ) Note: The configuration for example. -16-
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. -17- On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. -17- On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
