User Guide
Page 3
... countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to only Mobile Configurations.
... countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to only Mobile Configurations.
User Guide
Page 5
Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
User Guide
Page 7
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
User Guide
Page 15
...Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. Now, you desire. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can be changed as to how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you can... configure the IP address for your PC in the following example is 255.255.255.0. Quick Installation Guide This ...
...Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. Now, you desire. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can be changed as to how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you can... configure the IP address for your PC in the following example is 255.255.255.0. Quick Installation Guide This ...
User Guide
Page 17
...based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the .... Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router...
...based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the .... Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router...
User Guide
Page 18
The configuration for example. If the WAN access fails, and 3G access is similar. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try 3G access only. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is valid, the router would switch to WAN access. ...
The configuration for example. If the WAN access fails, and 3G access is similar. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try 3G access only. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is valid, the router would switch to WAN access. ...
User Guide
Page 19
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back...Make sure the cable is not listed in Figure 3-7. These fields are optional but case-sensitive. 5. The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number and APN manually is disabled...check the box before detection. The next screen will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. After finishing the configuration on this page, click Next to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this mode, the router ...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back...Make sure the cable is not listed in Figure 3-7. These fields are optional but case-sensitive. 5. The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number and APN manually is disabled...check the box before detection. The next screen will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. After finishing the configuration on this page, click Next to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this mode, the router ...
User Guide
Page 20
... have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router...
... have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router...
User Guide
Page 22
...8 and 64 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. Please also note the key is case-sensitive. Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption...frequency will choose the best channel automatically. Select any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. If you don't make any channel width from...
...8 and 64 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. Please also note the key is case-sensitive. Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption...frequency will choose the best channel automatically. Select any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. If you don't make any channel width from...
User Guide
Page 23
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 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- Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - 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.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 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- Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - 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.
User Guide
Page 24
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. 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- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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. 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- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
User Guide
Page 26
..., and then you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) -19- Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - You... Router can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation...
..., and then you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) -19- Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - You... Router can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation...
User Guide
Page 27
...methods. Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the Router. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the QSS as below, and click Next. -20- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete the QSS... configuration. Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router.
...methods. Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the Router. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the QSS as below, and click Next. -20- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete the QSS... configuration. Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router.
User Guide
Page 28
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -21- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -21- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
User Guide
Page 29
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the QSS as below, and click Next. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -22- Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the QSS as below, and click Next. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -22- Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
User Guide
Page 30
Then click Connect. ) Note: The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my Router Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. -23- Step 2: ...II. Method One: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter in the field behind PIN in Figure 4-2, then the...
Then click Connect. ) Note: The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my Router Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. -23- Step 2: ...II. Method One: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter in the field behind PIN in Figure 4-2, then the...
User Guide
Page 31
...of the Router in the configuration utility of the QSS as the above figure shown. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter -24- Method Two: Enter the PIN from my access point in Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN code. Then click Next. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N ...Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: In ...
...of the Router in the configuration utility of the QSS as the above figure shown. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter -24- Method Two: Enter the PIN from my access point in Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN code. Then click Next. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N ...Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: In ...
User Guide
Page 32
...Wireless Function of the Router is enabled before configuring the QSS. 4.5 Network Figure 4-4 the Network menu There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Ethernet WAN failover. -25- c). TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ) Note: The... default PIN code of the Router can configure the access mode on the Router will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.5.1 Internet Access Choose ...
...Wireless Function of the Router is enabled before configuring the QSS. 4.5 Network Figure 4-4 the Network menu There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Ethernet WAN failover. -25- c). TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ) Note: The... default PIN code of the Router can configure the access mode on the Router will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.5.1 Internet Access Choose ...
User Guide
Page 34
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.5.2 3G Choose menu "Network→3G", you want to use 3G. -27- To use the 3G function, you should first insert your USB modem on Internet Access if you can configure parameters for example. There are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set automatically if the ... 4-6. If your modem model will be shown in the 3G USB Modem field as shown in the router. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on the USB port of the Router. The USB modem parameters will be set to get the...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.5.2 3G Choose menu "Network→3G", you want to use 3G. -27- To use the 3G function, you should first insert your USB modem on Internet Access if you can configure parameters for example. There are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set automatically if the ... 4-6. If your modem model will be shown in the 3G USB Modem field as shown in the router. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on the USB port of the Router. The USB modem parameters will be set to get the...
User Guide
Page 38
...to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - You can configure the Router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested. ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you want your connection automatically as soon ... button. If you specify a time to activate Connect on Demand - After a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-9 ¾ Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If your Internet connection has been terminated due...
...to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - You can configure the Router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested. ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you want your connection automatically as soon ... button. If you specify a time to activate Connect on Demand - After a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-9 ¾ Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If your Internet connection has been terminated due...