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R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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...
R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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...
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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 ...
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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... 'QSS' button, the router automatically establishes a WPA2 secure connection for sharing the 3G/3.75G connection locally that benefits our end users. Quality of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for solid security in under a minute. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Service-Qos QoS acts as a "bandwidth...
... 'QSS' button, the router automatically establishes a WPA2 secure connection for sharing the 3G/3.75G connection locally that benefits our end users. Quality of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for solid security in under a minute. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Service-Qos QoS acts as a "bandwidth...
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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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...linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G... first 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function. 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:...
...linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G... first 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function. 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:...
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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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...sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. Adjust the direction of your hand has already been tested -6- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the ... far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in your wireless network. Power off 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...
...sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. Adjust the direction of your hand has already been tested -6- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the ... far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in your wireless network. Power off 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...
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router -7- The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6.
Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router -7- The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6.
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...mode on your PC and the Router. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any... number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address...type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you need instructions as to how to do this guide, we...
...mode on your PC and the Router. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any... number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address...type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you need instructions as to how to do this guide, we...
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Is 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 similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
Is 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 similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... to a proxy. Go to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy 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 address field of... Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2.
... to a proxy. Go to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy 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 address field of... Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2.
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... Access page will try 3G access only. Figure 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. WAN access is valid, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to the WAN -11- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure... 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Once the router succeeds to connect to 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
... Access page will try 3G access only. Figure 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. WAN access is valid, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to the WAN -11- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure... 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Once the router succeeds to connect to 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
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... 4. Select Auto-Detect, the Router will try WAN access only. 3G access is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number and APN manually and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below. ¾ Dial Number & APN - 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...
... 4. Select Auto-Detect, the Router will try WAN access only. 3G access is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number and APN manually and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below. ¾ Dial Number & APN - 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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... have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 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 Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected is...
... have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 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 Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected is...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. Static IP 6. 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- Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Click Next to be assigned to 32 characters. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. Static IP 6. 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- Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Click Next to be assigned to 32 characters. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network.
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... chose this field. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. -15- Click the Next button. 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 those specified in Figure 3-12. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of...
... chose this field. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. -15- Click the Next button. 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 those specified in Figure 3-12. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of...
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Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode. 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- Here we just take 3G Preferred for 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 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 3G Preferred mode. 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- Here we just take 3G Preferred for 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13.
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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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. 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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. All information is read-only. -17-