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... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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...
... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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...
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... 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 55 4.7 DHCP ...56 I CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
... 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 55 4.7 DHCP ...56 I CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
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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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... for choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of 11N speed, up to ensure that those programs that benefits our end users. Introduction Thank you can via the Internet no matter in under a minute. 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 choosing the TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of 11N speed, up to ensure that those programs that benefits our end users. Introduction Thank you can via the Internet no matter in under a minute. 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...
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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 MIMO, CCA technologies deliver greater coverage and higher...
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 MIMO, CCA technologies deliver greater coverage and higher...
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... successfully added to the network by QSS function. WLAN Flashing Off The Wireless function is linked to the USB port. Off No device is enabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be 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...
... successfully added to the network by QSS function. WLAN Flashing Off The Wireless function is linked to the USB port. Off No device is enabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be 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...
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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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... (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the WAN port of the antenna. Adjust the direction of the 3G Router, shown in 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 3G USB Modem and Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G...
... (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the WAN port of the antenna. Adjust the direction of the 3G Router, shown in 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 3G USB Modem and Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. 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.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router by us. 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. 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.
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...Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. These values can be changed as to how to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in ...we use all the default values for your PC and the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on 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. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
...Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. These values can be changed as to how to the LAN ports of the 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in ...we use all the default values for your PC and the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on 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. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Figure 3-2 Failure result 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 and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Figure 3-2 Failure result 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 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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..., a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does... Settings, in the screen that your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to finish it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser....
..., a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does... Settings, in the screen that your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to finish it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser....
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... to connect to the 3G network, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to WAN access. 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 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. If the...
... to connect to the 3G network, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to WAN access. 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 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. If the...
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..., click Next to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this mode, the router will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. 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 continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - Make sure the cable...
..., click Next to WAN access immediately. ¾ WAN Only In this mode, the router will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. 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 continue, Figure 3-7 ¾ Location - Make sure the cable...
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...screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the parameters in Figure 3-9. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- ... provided by the Router. If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is...
...screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter the parameters in Figure 3-9. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- ... provided by the Router. If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is...
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Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- 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. Considering your network.
Static IP 6. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- 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. Considering your network.
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.... The default channel is case-sensitive. z WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. It would also be used . TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. For example, TEST is automatic, which the...
.... The default channel is case-sensitive. z WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. It would also be used . TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. For example, TEST is automatic, which the...
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Here we just take effect and finish the 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 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to take 3G Preferred for example. -16- 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 - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup -
Here we just take effect and finish the 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 3G Only, WAN Preferred and WAN Only mode is very similar to take 3G Preferred for example. -16- 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 - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup -
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... 11g only - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. With this checkbox is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can bridge two or more WLANs. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It is unable to enable WDS. You can limit the maximum tx rate of 802.11b,... 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can adjust the channel width for wireless networks to change the wireless channel unless you are 802....
... 11g only - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. With this checkbox is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can bridge two or more WLANs. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It is unable to enable WDS. You can limit the maximum tx rate of 802.11b,... 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can adjust the channel width for wireless networks to change the wireless channel unless you are 802....
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... Servers" page, click Add New..., then on the left of your browser, and click the "Virtual Servers" submenu. The wireless stations cannot connect to Enable and Save. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 3) Log in to the Router, click the "Forwarding" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server" page, enter "80" into the blank next to...
... Servers" page, click Add New..., then on the left of your browser, and click the "Virtual Servers" submenu. The wireless stations cannot connect to Enable and Save. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 3) Log in to the Router, click the "Forwarding" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server" page, enter "80" into the blank next to...