TP-Link TL-MR3020 User Manual

TL-MR3020

Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

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1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

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(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

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Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the

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z When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;

when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Model No.: TL-MR3020

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical

regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,

Directives 2011/65/EU

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012

EN 55022:2010

EN 55024:2010

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

EN62311:2008

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2013

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,

Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

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 ................................................................................................................ 4

1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 4

1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 5

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ............................................................................................... 6

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 6

2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide........................................................................................... 10

3.1 3G/4G Router Mode ................................................................................................... 10

3.1.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 10

3.1.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 10

3.1.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 10

3.2 WISP Mode ................................................................................................................ 14

3.2.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 14

3.2.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 14

3.2.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 15

3.3 AP Mode .................................................................................................................... 19

3.3.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 19

3.3.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 19

3.3.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 19

Chapter 4. Router Configuration-3G/4G Router Mode .............................................................. 27

4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 27

4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 27

4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 28

4.4 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 28

4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................... 35

4.5.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................... 35

4.5.2 3G/4G ............................................................................................................. 37

4.5.3 WAN ............................................................................................................... 41

4.5.4 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 51

4.5.5 LAN................................................................................................................. 51

4.6 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 52

4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 52

4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 55

4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 58

4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 60

4.6.5 Wireless Statistics........................................................................................... 61

4.7 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 62

4.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 62

4.7.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 64

4.7.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 64

4.8 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 65

4.8.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 66

4.8.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 67

4.8.3 DMZ................................................................................................................ 69

4.8.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 70

4.9 Security ...................................................................................................................... 71

4.9.1 Basic Security................................................................................................. 71

4.9.2 Advanced Security.......................................................................................... 73

4.9.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 74

4.9.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 75

4.10 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 76

4.11 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 79

4.11.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 79

4.11.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 85

4.11.3 Target.............................................................................................................. 87

4.11.4 Schedule......................................................................................................... 89

4.12 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 90

4.12.1 Static Routing List........................................................................................... 91

4.12.2 System Routing Table..................................................................................... 92

4.13 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 92

4.13.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 93

4.13.2 Rules List........................................................................................................ 93

4.14 IP & MAC Binding....................................................................................................... 94

4.14.1 Binding Settings.............................................................................................. 94

4.14.2 ARP List.......................................................................................................... 96

4.15 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 97

4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 97

4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 98

4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 99

4.16 System Tools............................................................................................................ 100

4.16.1 Time Settings................................................................................................ 101

4.16.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 102

4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 104

4.16.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 105

4.16.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 105

4.16.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 106

4.16.7 Password...................................................................................................... 107

4.16.8 System Log................................................................................................... 107

4.16.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 108

4.16.10 Statistics.................................................................................................... 109

Chapter 5. Router Configuration—WISP Mode .......................................................................111

5.1 Login ......................................................................................................................... 111

5.2 Status ........................................................................................................................ 111

5.3 Quick Setup...............................................................................................................112

5.4 WPS ..........................................................................................................................112

5.5 Network .....................................................................................................................119

5.5.1 WAN ..............................................................................................................119

5.5.2 MAC Clone ................................................................................................... 129

5.5.3 LAN............................................................................................................... 129

5.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 130

5.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 130

5.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 133

5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 136

5.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 139

5.6.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 140

5.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 141

5.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 141

5.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 142

5.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 143

5.8 Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 144

5.8.1 Virtual Servers .............................................................................................. 144

5.8.2 Port Triggering .............................................................................................. 146

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5.8.3 DMZ.............................................................................................................. 148

5.8.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................ 149

5.9 Security .................................................................................................................... 150

5.9.1 Basic Security............................................................................................... 150

5.9.2 Advanced Security........................................................................................ 151

5.9.3 Local Management ....................................................................................... 153

5.9.4 Remote Management ................................................................................... 154

5.10 Parental Control ....................................................................................................... 155

5.11 Access Control ......................................................................................................... 158

5.11.1 Rule .............................................................................................................. 158

5.11.2 Host .............................................................................................................. 163

5.11.3 Target............................................................................................................ 165

5.11.4 Schedule....................................................................................................... 167

5.12 Advanced Routing .................................................................................................... 168

5.12.1 Static Routing List......................................................................................... 169

5.12.2 System Routing Table................................................................................... 170

5.13 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................... 170

5.13.1 Control Settings ............................................................................................ 171

5.13.2 Rules List...................................................................................................... 171

5.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting ........................................................................................ 172

5.14.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................ 172

5.14.2 ARP List........................................................................................................ 174

5.15 Dynamic DNS........................................................................................................... 175

5.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................ 175

5.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ........................................................................................ 176

5.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS .......................................................................................... 177

5.16 System Tools............................................................................................................ 178

5.16.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................. 179

5.16.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 180

5.16.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 182

5.16.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 183

5.16.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 183

5.16.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 184

5.16.7 Password...................................................................................................... 185

5.16.8 System Log................................................................................................... 185

5.16.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 186

5.16.10 Statistics.................................................................................................... 187

Chapter 6. Router Configuration—AP Mode........................................................................... 189

6.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 189

6.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 189

6.3 Quick Setup.............................................................................................................. 191

6.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 191

6.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 198

6.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 199

6.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 200

6.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 207

6.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 215

6.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 218

6.6.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 219

6.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 219

6.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 220

6.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 221

6.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 222

6.8 System Tools............................................................................................................ 223

6.8.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................. 223

6.8.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 225

6.8.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 227

6.8.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 228

6.8.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 228

6.8.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 229

6.8.7 Password...................................................................................................... 230

6.8.8 System Log................................................................................................... 230

6.8.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 231

6.8.10 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 232

Appendix A: FAQ........................................................................................................................ 234

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs............................................................................................. 240

Appendix C: Specifications....................................................................................................... 244

Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................ 245

Appendix E: Compatible 3G/4G USB Modem .......................................................................... 247

TL-MR3020 Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020

¾ Power Adapter for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020

¾ USB Cable

¾ Ethernet cable

¾ Quick Installation Guide

¾ Resource CD for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020, including:

• This Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or

missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

TP-LINK understands the need for sharing the 3G/4G connection on the go and so we’ve

realized the convenience with our latest Portable Wireless N 3G/4G Router TL-MR3020 ----- it

gives you the freedom to quickly set up a stable and high speed wireless network, up to

150Mbps, on-the-go and share a 3G/4G connection. By connecting a 3G/4G USB Card to the

router, a Wi-Fi hotspot is instantly established allowing users to share a Internet connection

anywhere 3G/4G coverage is available. So whether you’re on the train, camping, or at a

construction site, you’ll have a reliable wireless connection to accommodate your networking

needs.

Flexible Network Connection

The Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020 provides 3G/4G Router, WISP Client

Router and Access Point modes for network connection, providing the best flexibility. The

Router supports 3G/4G and WAN (PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP Cable)

broadband connections for Internet access. You can visit the Internet no matter at home or

outside on business.

The Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020 is compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android

Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices. With a standard USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G

Modem, the Router is compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB 3G/4G

modems.

TP-LINK 3G/4G wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps, faster than that of traditional 11g

products, surpasses 11g performance enabling the use of high bandwidth-consuming

applications such as HD Videos. It provides 150Mbps wireless connectivity for the network

share on the go.

Excellent Compatibility

Incredibly High Speed

With a Mini USB port, the Router can be powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power

consumption.

Low Power Consumption

1.2 Conventions

The Router or TL-MR3020 mentioned in this guide stands for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N

Router TL-MR3020 without any explanation.

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1.3 Main Features

¾ Travel size design, small enough to take on the road

¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 Port,one mini USB port

¾ Compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b, IEEE802.3/3u

¾ Compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB 3G/4G Modem

¾ Compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices

¾ Wireless Lite N speed up to 150Mbps

¾ Supports WPS one button security setup

¾ Provides WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security

¾ Powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power Consumption

¾ Supports 3G/4G Router Mode, WISP Client Router Mode, and AP Mode

¾ Supports 3G/4G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access

¾ Supports VPN Pass-through, Virtual Server and DMZ Host

¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing

¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting automatic and dynamic IP address IP address

distribution

¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE

¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List)

¾ Supports Flow Statistics

¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

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1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

TL-MR3020 Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from top to bottom).

Name Status Indication

Power

Internet

On Power is on.

Off Power is off.

The router is connected to the Internet, but there is no data being transferred.

Flashing The router is transferring data.

Off The router is not connected to the Internet.

On The Wireless function is enabled.

WLAN

Flashing There is data being transferred through wireless.

RJ45

Ethernet

Off The Wireless function is disabled.

On A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity.

Flashing The Ethernet port is transferring data.

Off No device is linked to the corresponding port.

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

¾ WPS/RESET: To use WPS function, please push the button for less than 5 seconds, and

then the WPS LED will flash; to reset the router, please push the button for at

least 10 seconds.

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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 3G/4G USB Port: This port is used to plug a 3G/4G modem/card.

¾ Mini USB Port: This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.

¾ RJ45 Ethernet Port: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode.

¾ Mode Switch: This button is used to switch the working mode of the router.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾ 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a LTE /HSPA+ /HSUPA /HSDPA

/UMTS /EVDO USB dongle)

¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 ) 

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

The Router supports three modes, 3G/4G router mode, WISP mode and AP mode. You can

deploy the mode appropriate to your actual network environment. To connect the Router, please

take the following steps for different modes.

a. 3G/4G Router Mode

In 3G/4G router mode, with a 3G/4G modem/card, this Router can join a 3G/4G network as well

as act as a wireless central hub to broadcast its SSID. Thus, the other wireless devices can

connect to the Router so as to join the same 3G/4G network.

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1. Switch the mode of the Router on 3G/4G Router mode.

2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet

cable.

3. Connect the 3G/4G modem/card to the 3G/4G USB port of the Router.

4. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall

socket.

b. WISP Mode

In WISP mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP as well as a wireless

central hub to broadcast its SSID for your wireless LAN clients, and the other wireless devices

can connect to the Router for Internet connection.

1. Switch the mode of the Router on WISP mode.

2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet

cable.

3. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall

socket.

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c. AP Mode

In AP mode, the Router will act as a wireless access point supporting four modes, Access Point

mode, Repeater mode, Bridge with AP mode and Client mode. Please connect the Router

according to your desired mode.

a) Access Point Mode

In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless LAN clients, giving a

wireless extension for your current wired network.

b) Repeater Mode

In this mode, the Router can extend the coverage of another wireless Access Point or Router.

c) Bridge with AP Mode

In this mode, the Router can wirelessly connect two remote LANs together.

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d) Client Mode

In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with wireless network.

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Portable 3G/4G

Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1 3G/4G Router Mode

The default IP address of the Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router is 192.168.0.254 and the

default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this

guide, we all use the default values for description.

3.1.1 PC configuration

Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area

Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the router. If

you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."

1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and

Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →

Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network

connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7,

double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.

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3.1.2 Connect to Network

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.

2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.

Note:

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The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six

characters of the router’s MAC address.)

3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

3.1.3 Router Configuration

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address

http://192.168.0.254

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-1 Login the Router

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2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the

User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the

Enter key.

Figure 3-2 Login Windows

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If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

3. Go to Status and check the 3G/4G status. When the 3G/4G USB Modem is identified, go

to the next step.

Figure 3-3 Status – 3G/4G

4. Go to Quick Setup and click Next.

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Figure 3-4 Quick Setup

5. Choose the Internet Access type, and then click Next. Here we take 3G/4G Only for

example.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup – Internet Access

¾ 3G/4G Only (Recommended) - Only use 3G/4G as the access to the Internet. The

Ethernet port is used as LAN port.

¾ 3G/4G Preferred - Use 3G/4G as the primary access, WAN as a backup. The

Ethernet port is used as WAN port.

¾ WAN Preferred - Use WAN as the primary access, 3G/4G as a backup. The Ethernet

port is used as WAN port.

¾ WAN Only - Only use WAN as the access to the Internet. The Ethernet port is used

as WAN port.

6. Select your location and Mobile ISP. You can tick “Set the Dial Number, APN, Username

and Password manually” to manually set them according to the information your 3G/4G

ISP provided. Then click Next.

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Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – 3G/4G

7. Set your wireless parameters. It’s recommended that you edit the following two items, and

then click Next.

1) Create a unique and easy-to-remember Wireless Network Name.

2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a

password in the field.

Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Wireless

8. Click Reboot to make the settings take effect.

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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – Finish

After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.1.2 Connect to Network

Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully

finish the connecting.

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3.2 WISP Mode

The default IP address of the Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router is 192.168.0.254 and the

default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this

guide, we all use the default values for description.

3.2.1 PC configuration

Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area

Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the router. If

you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."

1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and

Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →

Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network

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connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7,

double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.

3.2.2 Connect to Network

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.

2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.

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The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six

characters of the router’s MAC address.)

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3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

3.2.3 Router Configuration

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address

http://192.168.0.254

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-9 Login the Router

2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-10. Enter admin for the

User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the

Enter key.

Figure 3-10 Login Windows

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3. Go to Quick Setup and click Next.

Figure 3-11 Quick Setup

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4. Choose your WAN Connection type and click Next to continue.

Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – WAN Connection Type

¾ If the connection type is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – PPPoE

z User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by

your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process,

please contact your ISP.

z Confirm Password - Re-enter the password provided by your ISP to ensure the

Password you entered is correct. If the Password is different from the Confirm

Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the

Password and Confirm Password.

¾ If the connection type is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure

3-14.

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Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then

click Clone MAC Address.

z If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main

computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer’s MAC in the field

WAN MAC Address.

Figure 3-15 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in

Figure 3-16.

Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Static IP

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z IP Address - This is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet

(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.

z Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually

255.255.255.0.

z Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

z Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.

z Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17.

Click Survey button to find the available wireless networks. Select the SSID of your target

network and click Connect, and the SSID and BSSID will be filled automatically. If the

network security is on, please select the Key type and enter the Password.

Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – Wireless

6. Click Next and you will see the page as shown in Figure 3-18. Click the Reboot button to

make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. (You’re

recommended to go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set up the wireless security.)

Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – Finish

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After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.2 Connect to Network

Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully

finish the connecting.

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3.3 AP Mode

3.3.1 PC configuration