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... product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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...
... product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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...
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... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. 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 ... 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 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. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP...
... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. 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 ... 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 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. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP...
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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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... of broadband connections to accommodate your networking needs. 3G/WAN Broadband Connection The TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router provides 3G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or dynamic IP) two kinds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- So whether you're on the train, camping, or at...
... of broadband connections to accommodate your networking needs. 3G/WAN Broadband Connection The TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router provides 3G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or dynamic IP) two kinds of the Router TP-LINK understands the need for TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- So whether you're on the train, camping, or at...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is linked to the corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. WLAN Flashing Off The Wireless function is working properly. The Wireless...
... will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is linked to the corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. WLAN Flashing Off The Wireless function is working properly. The Wireless...
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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- 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.
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... location for the Router. 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 following steps. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G ...and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The place must accord with Ethernet cable, shown...
... location for the Router. 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 following steps. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The 3G Router supports both 3G ...and WAN connection, so you to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The place must accord with Ethernet cable, shown...
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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. 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- Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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. 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- Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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... between your PC in the following example is in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to...2 to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" 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. These values can configure the IP...
... between your PC in the following example is in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to...2 to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" 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. These values can configure the IP...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on 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 failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on 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 failed.
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TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address ..., in lower case letters. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must ... Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-...
TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address ..., in lower case letters. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must ... Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-...
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... 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would switch to 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode,... If 3G access fails and WAN access is valid, or if no 3G USB modem is valid, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try WAN access first.
... 3-6 Choose Internet Access Mode ¾ 3G Preferred In this mode, the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. Once the router succeeds to connect to WAN access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would switch to 3G access immediately. ¾ 3G Only In this mode,... If 3G access fails and WAN access is valid, or if no 3G USB modem is valid, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then Internet Access page will try WAN access first.
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...you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Select Auto-Detect, the Router 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 ...12- The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. The router will try WAN access only. 3G access is not listed in Figure 3-7. These fields are optional but ...
...you 're enjoying the 3G card. ¾ Mobile ISP - Select Auto-Detect, the Router 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 ...12- The appropriate configuration page will then see Figure 3-8. After finishing the configuration on this mode, the router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. The router will try WAN access only. 3G access is not listed in Figure 3-7. These fields are optional but ...
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... Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. These fields are case sensitive. 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...
... Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Router. These fields are case sensitive. 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...
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Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Click Next to 32 characters. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Static IP 6. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID -
Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX -14- TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Click Next to 32 characters. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Static IP 6. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to all wireless devices in Figure 3-11. The same name of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in your network. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID -
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...'t make any channel width from the pull-down list. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . PSK Password - For ASCII, the key can be between 8 and 64 characters. If your... the pull-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will see the Finish page. The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. You will not change the wireless channel unless you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - The...
...'t make any channel width from the pull-down list. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 7. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . PSK Password - For ASCII, the key can be between 8 and 64 characters. If your... the pull-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will see the Finish page. The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. You will not change the wireless channel unless you chose this field. ¾ Wireless Security - The...
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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. Figure 3-13 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- 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. 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. Figure 3-13 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- Here we just take effect and finish the Quick Setup. TL-MR3420 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup -
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Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. 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. 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. 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. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
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... a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you 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." 4.4 QSS This section will see the next screen (shown in the...label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Choose menu "QSS", you will guide 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 clicking this button, and then you ...
... a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you 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." 4.4 QSS This section will see the next screen (shown in the...label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Choose menu "QSS", you will guide 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 clicking this button, and then you ...