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...-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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.../519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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.../519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... ...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 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...
... ...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 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...
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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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... allowing users to ensure that those programs that benefits our end users. Quality 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 high bandwidth-consuming applications such as possible to 300Mbps, on the...
... allowing users to ensure that those programs that benefits our end users. Quality 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 high bandwidth-consuming applications such as possible to 300Mbps, on 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 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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... the USB Modem. -4- Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the USB port. On The Router is disabled. Off No device is linked 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 the network by QSS function, the QSS...
... the USB Modem. -4- Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the USB port. On The Router is disabled. Off No device is linked 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 the network by QSS function, the QSS...
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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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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the WAN port of your wireless network. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ ...Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your hand has already been tested -6- Adjust the direction of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in Figure 2-1. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility, and ...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the WAN port of your wireless network. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ ...Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your hand has already been tested -6- Adjust the direction of the 3G Router with Ethernet cable, shown in Figure 2-1. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility, and ...
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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. 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.
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. 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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...Now, you can be changed as you how 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 of the Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up... ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is in the command prompt to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
...Now, you can be changed as you how 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 of the Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up... ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is in the command prompt to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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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. 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.
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...and click OK to finish it is easy to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and ... 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. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4.
...and click OK to finish it is easy to configure and manage the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and ... 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. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4.
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... this mode, the router will try WAN access first. 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. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try 3G access only. The configuration for example. WAN access is similar. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick...
... this mode, the router will try WAN access first. 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. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try 3G access only. The configuration for example. WAN access is similar. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick...
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...You will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. Select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Make sure the cable is not listed in Figure 3-7.... Dial Number and APN blanks below. ¾ Dial Number & APN - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP provides. 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...
...You will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. Select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP. Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Make sure the cable is not listed in Figure 3-7.... Dial Number and APN blanks below. ¾ Dial Number & APN - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP provides. 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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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. If you can go on with this process, please contact ... with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the parameters in Figure 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. If you can go on with this process, please contact ... with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is successfully detected by your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the parameters in Figure 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen...
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Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to 32 characters. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Considering your network. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11.
Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be assigned to 32 characters. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Considering your network. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11.
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... wireless function of the Router can be made up of those specified in a region other than one of any numbers 0 to 9 and any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be a good idea to enable security. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique ...six numbers of the Router through this field. ¾ Wireless Security - It may be used . Click the Next button. This value is not listed...
... wireless function of the Router can be made up of those specified in a region other than one of any numbers 0 to 9 and any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be a good idea to enable security. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique ...six numbers of the Router through this field. ¾ Wireless Security - It may be used . Click the Next button. This value is not listed...
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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. 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 - 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. 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 - 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-
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All information is read-only. -17- Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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- Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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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...add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you 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, you can ensure the... ). The current value of the new device for example. Click this button. You can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. b). 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...
...add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you 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, you can ensure the... ). The current value of the new device for example. Click this button. You can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. b). 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...