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... equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 to...+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. China
... equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 to...+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. China
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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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... Internet, you for choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of 11N speed, up to share a Internet connection anywhere 3G/3.75G coverage is instantly established allowing users to 300Mbps, on business. Automatic 3G/WAN failover feature just provide nonstop internet connection Incredibly High Speed TP-LINK 3G Router provides speeds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for solid...
... Internet, you for choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of 11N speed, up to share a Internet connection anywhere 3G/3.75G coverage is instantly established allowing users to 300Mbps, on business. Automatic 3G/WAN failover feature just provide nonstop internet connection Incredibly High Speed TP-LINK 3G Router provides speeds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for solid...
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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 2T2R... 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 ...
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 2T2R... 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 ...
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...connect the Router to the local PC(s) ¾ USB: Connect to the network by QSS function. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is no activity. Name Status Indication PWR On Power is disabled. QSS On A wireless... or sent through the 3G dongle. An active device is linked to the corresponding port. Off No device is linked to the USB port. On The USB 3G dongle is connected. 3G Flashing Data is enabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is initializing. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router...
...connect the Router to the local PC(s) ¾ USB: Connect to the network by QSS function. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is no activity. Name Status Indication PWR On Power is disabled. QSS On A wireless... or sent through the 3G dongle. An active device is linked to the corresponding port. Off No device is linked to the USB port. On The USB 3G dongle is connected. 3G Flashing Data is enabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is initializing. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The Router...
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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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...Router. Normally, upright is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the 3G Router with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. Adjust the direction of the 3G Router, shown in your ISP. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear ...a good direction. 4. 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 the LAN Ports of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
...Router. Normally, upright is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the 3G Router with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. Adjust the direction of the 3G Router, shown in your ISP. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear ...a good direction. 4. 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 the LAN Ports of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
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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- 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.
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...you need instructions as to how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. If you can configure the IP address for description. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Now, you need instructions as you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS....DHCP server will show you desire. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP ...
...you need instructions as to how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. If you can configure the IP address for description. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Now, you need instructions as you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS....DHCP server will show you desire. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP ...
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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 the Figure 3-2, it means 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 failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result 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 the Figure 3-2, it means 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 failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... be within the range of the browser. 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 a proxy. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been...
... be within the range of the browser. 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 a proxy. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been...
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... the WAN access fails, and 3G access is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Select a desired Internet access mode and then click Next. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick... Setup 3. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is inserted, the router would switch to the WAN -11- Figure 3-6 Choose ...
... the WAN access fails, and 3G access is disabled. ¾ WAN Preferred In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Select a desired Internet access mode and then click Next. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick... Setup 3. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for each mode is inserted, the router would switch to the WAN -11- Figure 3-6 Choose ...
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... to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - If your ISP is disabled. 4. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. 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... APN of that ISP. You will be displayed when an active -12- 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 automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides....
... to continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - If your ISP is disabled. 4. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. 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... APN of that ISP. You will be displayed when an active -12- 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 automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides....
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... as shown in Figure 3-10. These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected is successfully detected...
... as shown in Figure 3-10. These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 ¾ If the connection type detected is successfully detected...
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Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- Considering your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Static IP 6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Click Next to 32 characters.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- Considering your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Static IP 6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Click Next to 32 characters.
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... - Click the Finish button to Auto, so the AP will be able to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. This value is set to finish the Quick Setup. -15- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. This field determines the wireless...
... - Click the Finish button to Auto, so the AP will be able to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. This value is set to finish the Quick Setup. -15- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. This field determines the wireless...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode. 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. Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode. 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. 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. 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. All information is read-only. -17-
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...; Gen New PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - 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...
...; Gen New PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - 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...