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... 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 to the product within the scope of ...2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
... 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 to the product within the scope of ...2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
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... Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. 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... 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 52 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 54 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 55 4.7 DHCP ...56 I Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the...
... Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. 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... 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 52 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 54 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 55 4.7 DHCP ...56 I Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the...
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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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... that of traditional 11g products, surpasses 11G performance enabling the use of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- Automatic 3G/WAN failover feature just provide nonstop internet connection Incredibly High Speed TP-LINK 3G Router provides speeds of 11N speed, up to get on the 'QSS' button, the...
... that of traditional 11g products, surpasses 11G performance enabling the use of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- Automatic 3G/WAN failover feature just provide nonstop internet connection Incredibly High Speed TP-LINK 3G Router provides speeds of 11N speed, up to get on the 'QSS' button, the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...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 power adapter. SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. WAN, LAN1-4 On Flashing Off A device is linked to the USB Modem. -4- WLAN Flashing... Off The Wireless function is working properly. An active device is linked to the corresponding port. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router's LEDs are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and ...
...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 power adapter. SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. WAN, LAN1-4 On Flashing Off A device is linked to the USB Modem. -4- WLAN Flashing... Off The Wireless function is working properly. An active device is linked to the corresponding port. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router's LEDs are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and ...
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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- 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.
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... (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. 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 ...of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) or Switch/Hub in your LAN to check whether the modem in Figure 2-1. 5. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't...
... (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. 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 ...of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) or Switch/Hub in your LAN to check whether the modem in Figure 2-1. 5. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't...
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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- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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... your PC. If you can run the Ping command in Windows 2000 OS. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is 192.168.1.1. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. And then you need instructions as to how to...
... your PC. If you can run the Ping command in Windows 2000 OS. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is 192.168.1.1. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. And then you need instructions as to how to...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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.... Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Figure 3-3 ...Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless...
.... Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Figure 3-3 ...Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless...
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... the WAN access fails, and 3G access is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try 3G access first. WAN access is valid, the router would switch to the WAN -11- Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try WAN... and WAN access is valid, or if no 3G USB modem is similar. Figure 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
... the WAN access fails, and 3G access is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try 3G access first. WAN access is valid, the router would switch to the WAN -11- Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try WAN... and WAN access is valid, or if no 3G USB modem is similar. Figure 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
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... apply to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this page, click Next to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - The router 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 for 3G service. Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial...ISP. Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. Select Auto-Detect, the...
... apply to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this page, click Next to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - The router 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 for 3G service. Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial...ISP. Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. Select Auto-Detect, the...
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Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected .... If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. Enter the parameters in the corresponding blanks. -13- These fields are case sensitive. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected .... If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. Enter the parameters in the corresponding blanks. -13- These fields are case sensitive. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10.
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Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - 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 - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Static IP 6. Click Next to 32 characters.
Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - 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 - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Static IP 6. Click Next to 32 characters.
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...Please also note the key is automatic, which can be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will not change the wireless channel unless you will choose the best channel automatically. The wireless ...be used . If you choose one of any letters A to change ! You will be made up of following security options. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in this means that you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - For...
...Please also note the key is automatic, which can be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will not change the wireless channel unless you will choose the best channel automatically. The wireless ...be used . If you choose one of any letters A to change ! You will be made up of following security options. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in this means that you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - For...
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Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. 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- Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 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.
Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. 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- Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 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.
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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. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 4. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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... Configuration (PBC) -19- For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 QSS This section will see the next... screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - The current value of the Router can get a new random value...
... Configuration (PBC) -19- For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 QSS This section will see the next... screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - The current value of the Router can get a new random value...