Tp-link M7300 User Manual

User Guide
4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
M7300
REV3.0.0 1910012111
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Mobile Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 1. The Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 2. The Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. 1. Install the Mobile Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. 1. Via Phone Login Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. 2. Via PC Login Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. 3. Via tpMiFi App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. 1. Track Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. 1. Check Data Usage on the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. 2. Check Data Usage via SMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. 3. Revise Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 2. Limit Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 2. 1. Limit Data Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 2. 2. Limit Monthly Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. 3. Set Up Free Data Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 4. Enable Mobile Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. 5. Enable Data Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. 1. Secure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. 2. Block Unwelcome Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 3. Lock SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. 1. Access via Wi-Fi Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6. 2. Access via USB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7. 1. Specify Network Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. 2. Specify Network Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. 3. Configure Dial-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7. 3. 1. Configure Dial-up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7. 3. 2. Configure Network Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7. 4. Configure DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8. 1. Save the Mobile Wi-Fi’s Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8. 2. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8. 3. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8. 4. Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8. 5. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8. 6. Update ISP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8. 7. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

About This Guide

This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the Mobile Wi-Fi may vary slightly depending on the model, the software version you have, your location, system language, and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underlined
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a
specific section.
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,
items, buttons and so on.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
Advanced > Wireless > Black List means the Black List page is under the Wireless menu
that is located in the Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available at the Download
Center at www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found in the same place you found this guide or inside the package of the Mobile Wi-Fi.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Mobile Wi-Fi

This chapter introduces what the Mobile Wi-Fi can do and its appearance.
It includes the following sections:
Product Overview
Physical Description
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Mobile Wi-Fi

1. 1. Product Overview

The Faster Connections, The More You Can Do
Just insert a 4G SIM card to create your reliable personal Wi-Fi hotspot and share instant 4G/3G connectivity with friends. The Mobile Wi-Fi, supporting the latest generation 4G LTE network, can reach a faster download speed so that users can enjoy HD movies without interruption, download files in seconds, and hold a video chat without dropouts.
Artful Little Gadget and Built-in Battery for Life on the Go
The TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi features a compact, elegant design and rechargeable powerful battery very suitable for travel, business trips and outdoor activities. With added flexibility, the device can be charged via a micro USB cable connected to an adapter, laptop or portable charger for endless hours of 4G sharing.
Easy Management with the tpMiFi App
With the tpMiFi App, you can conveniently access and manage the Mobile Wi-Fi right on your iOS/Android devices. The tpMiFi app allows you to set data limits, control Wi-Fi access, send messages, and share media files to/from a removable micro SD card.
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LEDs

1. 2. Physical Description

1. 2. 1. The Exterior

Micro USB PortPower Button
Get to Know About Your Mobile Wi-Fi
LED Explanation
LED Status Indication
On The Wi-Fi is enabled.
(Wi-Fi)
(Internet)
(Battery)
Note: The LEDs will turn off automatically after idling for 15 seconds. To check the LED status, press the Power button
to turn them on again.
Off The Wi-Fi is disabled.
On The Mobile Wi-Fi is connected to the internet.
Off The Mobile Wi-Fi is disconnected from the internet.
On The Mobile Wi-Fi is on.
Off The Mobile Wi-Fi is off.
Red The battery level is lower than 10%.
Blinking Green The Mobile Wi-Fi is charging.
Item Explanation
Item Description
Power Button
• Press and hold to power on/off the Mobile Wi-Fi.
• Press to turn on LEDs if they are off after idling for 15 seconds.
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Item Description
Get to Know About Your Mobile Wi-Fi
Micro USB Port
Plug in the USB cable to this port to charge your Mobile Wi-Fi or share SD card contents.

1. 2. 2. The Interior

Item Explanation
SIM Card Slot
Micro SD Card Slo
Reset Button
Item Description
SIM Card Slot
Micro SD Card Slot Insert a micro SD card into the slot for storage and media sharing.
Reset Button
Note: Resetting the device to its factory defaults will clear all previous configuration.
Insert a SIM card into the slot. A micro or nano SIM card must be converted using the SIM card adapter provided.
With the Mobile Wi-Fi powered on, use a pin to press and hold this button until all LEDs turn on momentarily to reset the Mobile Wi-Fi.
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Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to install the Mobile Wi-Fi and connect your wireless or smart devices to the Internet.
It includes the following sections:
Install the Mobile Wi-Fi
Connect to the Internet
Chapter 2

2. 1. Install the Mobile Wi-Fi

1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert a SIM card.
Set Up Internet Connection
Note:
• A micro or nano SIM card must be converted using the SIM card adapter provided.
• The SIM card is not provided by TP-Link.
3. (Optional) Insert a micro SD card. The inserted SD card can be used for storage
and media sharing.
Note:
• To learn how to store and share files via the SD card, please refer to Share Files on SD Card.
• The SD card is not provided by TP-Link.
4. Install the provided battery.
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5. Note down the default SSID and Wireless Password.
SSID:
TP-Link_XXXX
Wireless Password:
XXXX XXXX
Set Up Internet Connection
SSID:
TP-Link_XXXX
Wireless Password:
XXXXXXXX
6. Replace the cover.

2. 2. Connect to the Internet

1. Press and hold the Power button until all the LEDs are lit. Wait until the
Internet LED
turns solid green.
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Note:
• To power off, press and hold the Power button until all the LEDs are off.
• If the Internet LED doesn’t light up, please refer to Q2 of FAQ.
Set Up Internet Connection
2. On your wireless device or smart device, use the SSID and the Wireless Password you have noted down to connect to the Mobile Wi-Fi.
Settings Wi-Fi
<
Wi-Fi
Choose a network...
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
SSID:
TP-Link_XXXX
Wireless Password:
XXXXXXXX
Note: If you use a computer to connect to the Mobile Wi-Fi, please set it to obtain an IP address
automatically.
3. Now you can enjoy the Internet!
Note: By default, Power Saving is enabled and the Mobile Wi-Fi will turn off the Wi-Fi when no wireless
devices are connected to it for 10 minutes. Press the Power button to resume the Wi-Fi connection.
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Chapter 3

Login

This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page. Demonstrations in this guide use the phone web management interfaces, while some use the PC ones as those functions are only available on the PC web management page.
Before login, make sure your device is connected to the Mobile Wi-Fi’s SSID.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Via Phone Login Entry
Via PC Login Entry
Via tpMiFi App
Chapter 3
Login

3. 1. Via Phone Login Entry

1. On your smart phone, visit http://tplinkmifi.net, and log in with the default password: admin.
2. Create a new login password for security purposes and click Done.
3. Use the password you just created for future logins.

3. 2. Via PC Login Entry

On the PC web management interfaces, you can enjoy more features, such as DHCP settings.
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Login
1. On your computer or tablet, visit http://tplinkmifi.net, and log in with the password: admin.
2. Go to Wizard, create a new login password for security purposes and click
Confirm.
3. Use the password you just created for future logins.

3. 3. Via tpMiFi App

1. Search “tpMiFi“ at the App Store or Google Play or simply scan the QR code to download the tpMifi app.
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Login
2. Connect your device to the Mobile Wi-Fi.
3. Launch the tpMiFi app, create a new password for security purposes and click
Log In.
4. Use the password you just created for future logins.
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Chapter 4

Manage Your Data Usage

This chapter explains how to manage the data usage of your Mobile Wi-Fi.
It includes the following sections:
Track Data Usage
Limit Data Usage
Set Up Free Data Period
Enable Mobile Data
Enable Data Roaming
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