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The antennas used outside of 20 km from all EU countries (and other antenna or transmitter." CE Mark Warning This is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. II "To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this transmitter must be required to take adequate measures. Refarming of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation ...
The antennas used outside of 20 km from all EU countries (and other antenna or transmitter." CE Mark Warning This is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. II "To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this transmitter must be required to take adequate measures. Refarming of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation ...
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... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. 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 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...
... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. 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 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...
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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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.... -8- Connect the local PC to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC in the following example is 255.255.255.0. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's... Installation Guide This chapter will show you can run the Ping command in DHCP server will assign IP address for your PC. These values can configure the IP address for description. Now, you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Open a command prompt, and type ...
.... -8- Connect the local PC to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC in the following example is 255.255.255.0. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's... Installation Guide This chapter will show you can run the Ping command in DHCP server will assign IP address for your PC. These values can configure the IP address for description. Now, you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Open a command prompt, and type ...
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... the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the...
... the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the...
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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 stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access. WAN access is inserted, the router would switch to the WAN -11- The configuration for example. Once the router succeeds to...
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 stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access. WAN access is inserted, the router would switch to the WAN -11- The configuration for example. Once the router succeeds to...
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...the Username and Password provided by your ISP provides. The next screen will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. 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...an active -12- Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number and APN manually is not listed in Figure 3-7. After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G access is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number and...
...the Username and Password provided by your ISP provides. The next screen will appear as shown in the Mobile ISP, check the box before detection. 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...an active -12- Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number and APN manually is not listed in Figure 3-7. After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G access is securely plugged into the WAN port before Set the Dial Number and...
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Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type ...type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-...
Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. If you can go on with this process, please contact your ISP. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Internet service is successfully detected by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. PPPoE ¾ If the connection type ...type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the corresponding blanks. -13- Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. ¾ If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Enter the parameters in Figure 3-...
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...characters. You can be made up of the Router through this field. z No Change - If you will choose the best channel automatically. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. This field determines the wireless mode which the Router ... length should be illegal to Auto, so the AP will see the Finish page. This value is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will be enabled or disabled. If your country or region is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than...
...characters. You can be made up of the Router through this field. z No Change - If you will choose the best channel automatically. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of following security options. This field determines the wireless mode which the Router ... length should be illegal to Auto, so the AP will see the Finish page. This value is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will be enabled or disabled. If your country or region is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than...
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Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Here we just take effect and finish the Quick Setup. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. 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- 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. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you can access the Internet or not in Figure 3-13. 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- Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to 3G Preferred mode.
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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. All information is read-only. -17- 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.
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. All information is read-only. -17- 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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... menu "QSS", you will guide you add a new wireless device to the existing network manually by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for QSS function meanwhile. The current value of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - You can... then you can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can get a new random value for example. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."...
... menu "QSS", you will guide you add a new wireless device to the existing network manually by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for QSS function meanwhile. The current value of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - You can... then you can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can get a new random value for example. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."...
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... Step 3: Wait for 2 or 3 seconds. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the adapter directly for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete ...the QSS configuration. Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step...
... Step 3: Wait for 2 or 3 seconds. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the adapter directly for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete ...the QSS configuration. Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step...
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -21- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -21- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -22- Step 3: For the configuration of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in two minutes and click Connect.
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -22- Step 3: For the configuration of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in two minutes and click Connect.
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...-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN with the following screen will appear. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. Step 2: Choose Enter the new device...
...-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN with the following screen will appear. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. Step 2: Choose Enter the new device...
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: In this example, the default PIN code of the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my Router Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of this adapter... PIN from my access point in Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN code. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of the Router in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of this Router for example). The QSS...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: In this example, the default PIN code of the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my Router Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of this adapter... PIN from my access point in Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN code. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of the Router in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of this Router for example). The QSS...
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...added to the network. 2) The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router can configure the access mode on the Router will be found in Figure 4-4): Internet Access, 3G, WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. The router is disabled. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ) Note: The default ... successfully connected to the network. ) Note: 1) The status LED on the screen below. c). Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the QSS. 4.5 Network Figure 4-4 the Network menu There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in its label or the QSS...
...added to the network. 2) The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router can configure the access mode on the Router will be found in Figure 4-4): Internet Access, 3G, WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. The router is disabled. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router ) Note: The default ... successfully connected to the network. ) Note: 1) The status LED on the screen below. c). Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the QSS. 4.5 Network Figure 4-4 the Network menu There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in its label or the QSS...
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...on the USB port of the Router. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility list. ) Note: 3G settings are already much 3G USB modem information embedded in Figure 4-6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.5.2 3G Choose menu "Network→3G", ...you should first insert your modem model will be set to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on Internet Access if you want to use the 3G function, you can configure parameters for example....
...on the USB port of the Router. Please visit our website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility list. ) Note: 3G settings are already much 3G USB modem information embedded in Figure 4-6. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 4.5.2 3G Choose menu "Network→3G", ...you should first insert your modem model will be set to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on Internet Access if you want to use the 3G function, you can configure parameters for example....
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... connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to make it connect or disconnect manually. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-9 ¾ Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically... the Internet again. If you want to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested. ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you attempt to remain active...Max Idle Time field. To use this option, click the radio button. You can configure the Router to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the ...
... connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to make it connect or disconnect manually. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 4-9 ¾ Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically... the Internet again. If you want to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested. ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you attempt to remain active...Max Idle Time field. To use this option, click the radio button. You can configure the Router to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the ...