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...1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3040 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations...product carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3040 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations...product carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... to Network 9 3.2.2 Router Configuration 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 5 2.1 System Requirements 5 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 5 Chapter 3. Configuration-3G Router Mode 25 4.1 Login ...25 4.2 Status ...25 4.3 Quick Setup...26 4.4 Operation Mode...26 4.5 Network ...27 4.5.1 Internet Access 27 4.5.2 3G...28 4.5.3 WAN ...33 4.5.4 MAC Clone ...43 4.5.5 LAN...43 4.6 Wireless ...44 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 44 4.6.2 Wireless Security 47...
... to Network 9 3.2.2 Router Configuration 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 5 2.1 System Requirements 5 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 5 Chapter 3. Configuration-3G Router Mode 25 4.1 Login ...25 4.2 Status ...25 4.3 Quick Setup...26 4.4 Operation Mode...26 4.5 Network ...27 4.5.1 Internet Access 27 4.5.2 3G...28 4.5.3 WAN ...33 4.5.4 MAC Clone ...43 4.5.5 LAN...43 4.6 Wireless ...44 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 44 4.6.2 Wireless Security 47...
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6.6.5 Wireless Statistics 202 6.7 DHCP ...202 6.7.1 DHCP Settings 203 6.7.2 DHCP Clients List 204 6.7.3 Address Reservation 205 6.8 System Tools ...206 6.8.1 Time Setting 206 6.8.2 Diagnostic...208 6.8.3 Firmware Upgrade 210 6.8.4 Factory Defaults 211 6.8.5 Backup & Restore 211 6.8.6 Reboot ...212 6.8.7 Password...213 6.8.8 System Log 213 6.8.9 Statistics ...214 Appendix A: FAQ ...217 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 222 Appendix C: Security Mode...226 Appendix C: Specifications ...228 Appendix D: Glossary...229 Appendix E: Compatible 3G/3.75G USB Modem 231 V
6.6.5 Wireless Statistics 202 6.7 DHCP ...202 6.7.1 DHCP Settings 203 6.7.2 DHCP Clients List 204 6.7.3 Address Reservation 205 6.8 System Tools ...206 6.8.1 Time Setting 206 6.8.2 Diagnostic...208 6.8.3 Firmware Upgrade 210 6.8.4 Factory Defaults 211 6.8.5 Backup & Restore 211 6.8.6 Reboot ...212 6.8.7 Password...213 6.8.8 System Log 213 6.8.9 Statistics ...214 Appendix A: FAQ ...217 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 222 Appendix C: Security Mode...226 Appendix C: Specifications ...228 Appendix D: Glossary...229 Appendix E: Compatible 3G/3.75G USB Modem 231 V
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... Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter ¾ Battery ¾ USB Cable ¾ Ethernet cable ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any ...
... Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter ¾ Battery ¾ USB Cable ¾ Ethernet cable ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any ...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router TL-MR3040 from TP-LINK is a truly mobile wireless networking platform that when paired with Low Power Consumption ¾ Supports 3G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access ... time as it takes to plug in their 3G USB router or WAN cable and when finished, simply place the device back in their pockets. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-MR3040 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router without any...
Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router TL-MR3040 from TP-LINK is a truly mobile wireless networking platform that when paired with Low Power Consumption ¾ Supports 3G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access ... time as it takes to plug in their 3G USB router or WAN cable and when finished, simply place the device back in their pockets. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-MR3040 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router without any...
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... Ethernet port is normal. A device is no activity. The Wireless function is identified. No device is linked to the corresponding port but there is linked to the corresponding port. The 3G Modem/Card is disabled. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the...
... Ethernet port is normal. A device is no activity. The Wireless function is identified. No device is linked to the corresponding port but there is linked to the corresponding port. The 3G Modem/Card is disabled. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the...
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TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ Ethernet Port: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode. ¾ 3G USB Port: This port is used to... plug a 3G modem/card. ¾ Reset: With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, and...
TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ Ethernet Port: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode. ¾ 3G USB Port: This port is used to... plug a 3G modem/card. ¾ Reset: With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, and...
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TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ 3G/3.75G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB dongle) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors ...
TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ 3G/3.75G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB dongle) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors ...
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... WISP Client Router Mode In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as WAN. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The connection between TL-MR3040 and the computer is enabled by only wireless way. DHCP server is shown as LAN. In this mode..., the only wired port of your Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 3G Router Mode After...
... WISP Client Router Mode In this mode, the only wired port of the Router works as WAN. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The connection between TL-MR3040 and the computer is enabled by only wireless way. DHCP server is shown as LAN. In this mode..., the only wired port of your Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 Four Typical Working Mode 3G Router Mode After...
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... extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Standard AP Mode The Standard AP Mode includes the following four connection types: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP...
... extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Standard AP Mode The Standard AP Mode includes the following four connection types: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP...
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... default to be closed in the management page, please set your computer's IP address manually. ¾ Bridge with AP TL-MR3040 in Bridge mode is used to be closed on this mode. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router repeat. If you want to log in this mode, the only wired port works...
... default to be closed in the management page, please set your computer's IP address manually. ¾ Bridge with AP TL-MR3040 in Bridge mode is used to be closed on this mode. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router repeat. If you want to log in this mode, the only wired port works...
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... is used as a wireless network card to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and Internet Connections → Network Connections; TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Client TL-MR3040 is default to Start → Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network connection. If you...
... is used as a wireless network card to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and Internet Connections → Network Connections; TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ Client TL-MR3040 is default to Start → Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network connection. If you...
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... of the router's MAC address.) 3. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ) Note: The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the browser. Enter admin for the User Name and...
... of the router's MAC address.) 3. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ) Note: The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the browser. Enter admin for the User Name and...
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... used as a backup. Choose the Internet Access type, and then click Next. Use 3G as the primary access, WAN as LAN port. ¾ 3G Preferred - Figure 3-4 Operation Mode Then you need, and then click Next. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Choose the Operation Mode you...
... used as a backup. Choose the Internet Access type, and then click Next. Use 3G as the primary access, WAN as LAN port. ¾ 3G Preferred - Figure 3-4 Operation Mode Then you need, and then click Next. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Choose the Operation Mode you...
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Select your wireless parameters. Set your location and Mobile ISP. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ WAN Preferred - It's recommended that you don't find your location and ISP in the pull-down menu, tick "Set ... -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in the field. -12- Use WAN as the primary access, 3G as WAN port. 2. Then click Next. If you edit the following two items, and then click Next. 1) Create a unique and easy-to the information your...
Select your wireless parameters. Set your location and Mobile ISP. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ WAN Preferred - It's recommended that you don't find your location and ISP in the pull-down menu, tick "Set ... -remember Wireless Network Name. 2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a password in the field. -12- Use WAN as the primary access, 3G as WAN port. 2. Then click Next. If you edit the following two items, and then click Next. 1) Create a unique and easy-to the information your...
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Click Reboot to Network. WAN Connection Type ¾ If Auto-Detect is chosen, the router will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. -13- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is PPPoE, the next screen will detect the Internet connection type provided by your ...
Click Reboot to Network. WAN Connection Type ¾ If Auto-Detect is chosen, the router will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. -13- TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is PPPoE, the next screen will detect the Internet connection type provided by your ...
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..., the screen will appear as shown below. Re-enter the password provided by your ISP. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - z If you are case sensitive. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you have...
..., the screen will appear as shown below. Re-enter the password provided by your ISP. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - z If you are case sensitive. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you have...
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... Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-14. Enter the gateway IP address into this field. 2. z Primary DNS - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet (including your...
... Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-14. Enter the gateway IP address into this field. 2. z Primary DNS - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet (including your...
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TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Wireless 5. Click Reboot to Network. Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to make the settings take effect. Standard AP Mode 1. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you've just set to successfully finish the connecting. 3. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next. -16-
TL-MR3040 Portable 3G/3.75G Battery Powered Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Wireless 5. Click Reboot to Network. Finish ) Note: After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to make the settings take effect. Standard AP Mode 1. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you've just set to successfully finish the connecting. 3. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next. -16-
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... TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of those specified in your region from the pull-down list. z Region - It may be illegal to be used. Select your network. The default SSID is recommended strongly that you choose Access Point (AP), the next screen will appear as MySsid. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G...
... TP-LINK_POCKET_3040_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of those specified in your region from the pull-down list. z Region - It may be illegal to be used. Select your network. The default SSID is recommended strongly that you choose Access Point (AP), the next screen will appear as MySsid. TL-MR3040 Portable 3G...