TP-Link TL-MR3040.1.0 User Guide

REV 2.1.0 1910011128

TL-MR3040 Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G

Wireless N Router

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications 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 is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

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requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

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應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低

III

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減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

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 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 product or the power adapter from the power source.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-MR3040 Trademark: TP-LINK

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

EN 300 328 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011 EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 EN 50385: 2002

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Date of issue: 2014

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CONTENTS

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview of the router .................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Conventions ................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Main Features .............................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................ 3

1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 3

1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ............................................................................................... 5

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 5

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 5

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................. 6

3.1 Three Typical Working Mode ........................................................................................ 6

3.2 PC configuration ........................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 Connect to Network .......................................................................................... 9

3.2.2 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4. Configuration—3G/4G Router Mode ....................................................................... 21

4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 21

4.3 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 22

4.4 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................... 27

4.5.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................... 27

4.5.2 3G/4G ............................................................................................................. 28

4.5.3 WAN ............................................................................................................... 33

4.5.4 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 43

4.5.5 LAN................................................................................................................. 43

4.6 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 44

4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 44

4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 47

4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 50

4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 52

4.6.5 Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................... 53

4.7 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 54

4.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 54

4.7.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 55

4.7.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 55

4.8 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 57

4.8.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 57

4.8.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 59

4.8.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................ 60

4.8.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 61

4.9 Security ...................................................................................................................... 62

4.9.1 Basic Security ................................................................................................. 62

4.9.2 Advanced Security .......................................................................................... 64

4.9.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 65

4.9.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 66

4.10 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 67

4.11 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 69

4.11.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 69

4.11.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 75

4.11.3 Target .............................................................................................................. 76

4.11.4 Schedule ......................................................................................................... 79

4.12 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 80

4.12.1 Static Routing List ........................................................................................... 81

4.12.2 System Routing Table ..................................................................................... 82

4.13 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 82

4.13.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 83

4.13.2 Rules List ........................................................................................................ 83

4.14 IP & MAC Binding ....................................................................................................... 84

4.14.1 Binding Settings .............................................................................................. 84

4.14.2 ARP List ................................................................................................ .......... 86

4.15 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................. 87

4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 87

4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 88

4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 88

4.16 System Tools .............................................................................................................. 89

4.16.1 Time Settings .................................................................................................. 90

4.16.2 Diagnostic ....................................................................................................... 91

4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 93

4.16.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................. 94

4.16.5 Backup & Restore ........................................................................................... 94

4.16.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................ 95

4.16.7 Password ........................................................................................................ 95

4.16.8 System Log ..................................................................................................... 96

4.16.9 Statistics ......................................................................................................... 97

Chapter 5. Configuration—WISP Mode ..................................................................................... 99

5.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 99

5.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 99

5.3 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................. 100

5.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 100

5.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 105

5.5.1 WAN ............................................................................................................. 105

5.5.2 MAC Clone .................................................................................................... 115

5.5.3 LAN................................................................................................................ 116

5.6 Wireless .................................................................................................................... 117

5.6.1 Wireless Settings ........................................................................................... 117

5.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 121

5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 123

5.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 126

5.6.5 Wireless Statistics ......................................................................................... 127

5.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 128

5.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 128

5.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 129

5.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 129

5.8 Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 131

5.8.1 Virtual Servers .............................................................................................. 131

5.8.2 Port Triggering .............................................................................................. 133

5.8.3 DMZ .............................................................................................................. 135

5.8.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................ 135

5.9 Security .................................................................................................................... 136

5.9.1 Basic Security ............................................................................................... 137

5.9.2 Advanced Security ........................................................................................ 138

5.9.3 Local Management ....................................................................................... 139

5.9.4 Remote Management ................................................................................... 140

5.10 Parental Control ....................................................................................................... 141

5.11 Access Control ......................................................................................................... 144

5.11.1 Rule .............................................................................................................. 144

III

5.11.2 Host .............................................................................................................. 150

5.11.3 Target ............................................................................................................ 151

5.11.4 Schedule ....................................................................................................... 154

5.12 Advanced Routing .................................................................................................... 155

5.12.1 Static Routing List ......................................................................................... 156

5.12.2 System Routing Table ................................................................................... 157

5.13 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................... 157

5.13.1 Control Settings ............................................................................................ 158

5.13.2 Rules List ...................................................................................................... 158

5.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting ........................................................................................ 159

5.14.1 Binding Settings ............................................................................................ 159

5.14.2 ARP List ................................................................................................ ........ 161

5.15 Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................... 162

5.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................ 162

5.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ........................................................................................ 163

5.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS .......................................................................................... 164

5.16 System Tools ............................................................................................................ 165

5.16.1 Time Settings ................................................................................................ 165

5.16.2 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 167

5.16.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 168

5.16.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 169

5.16.5 Backup & Restore ......................................................................................... 170

5.16.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 170

5.16.7 Password ...................................................................................................... 171

5.16.8 System Log ................................................................................................... 171

5.16.9 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 172

Chapter 6. Configuration—AP Mode ....................................................................................... 174

6.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 174

6.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 174

6.3 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................. 175

6.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 175

6.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 180

6.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 180

6.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 181

6.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 188

6.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 196

6.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 198

6.6.5 Wireless Statistics ......................................................................................... 199

6.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 200

6.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 201

6.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 202

6.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 202

6.8 System Tools ............................................................................................................ 203

6.8.1 Time Setting .................................................................................................. 204

6.8.2 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 206

6.8.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 207

6.8.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 208

6.8.5 Backup & Restore ......................................................................................... 209

6.8.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 209

6.8.7 Password ...................................................................................................... 210

6.8.8 System Log ................................................................................................... 210

6.8.9 Statistics ........................................................................................................ 211

Appendix A: FAQ ........................................................................................................................ 213

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ............................................................................................. 218

Appendix C: Security Mode ....................................................................................................... 222

Appendix C: Specifications ....................................................................................................... 224

Appendix D: Glossary ................................................................................................................ 225

Appendix E: Compatible 3G/4G USB Modem .......................................................................... 227

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

 TL-MR3040 Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router  Power Adapter  Battery  USB Cable  Ethernet cable  Quick Installation Guide  Resource CD for TL-MR3040 Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router,

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

Thank you for choosing the TL-MR3040 Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router.

1.1 Overview of the router

TL-MR3040 from TP-LINK is a truly mobile wireless networking platform that when paired with a 3G/4G USB modem, is able to broadcast a wireless signal at up to 150Mbps around a room, creating a mobile office or entertainment network for up to five devices to access the Internet simultaneously. The device is the ideal travel companion, with pocket-sized dimensions and powered by its own powerful internal 2000mAh battery, users can work or play for hours on end. The device is also incredibly easy to use, allowing users to rapidly set up an Internet connected wireless network in as little time as it takes to plug in their 3G/4G USB router or WAN cable and when finished, simply place the device back in their pockets.

1.2 Conventions

The router or TL-MR3040 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3040 Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router without any explanation.

1.3 Main Features

 Travel size design, small enough to take on the road  Features a 2000mAh chargeable battery for maximum usage time  Supports 3G/4G Router Mode, WISP Client Router Mode and AP Mode  One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 Port, one micro USB port  Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE802.3/3u  Compatible with LTE/HSPA+/UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB 3G/4G Modem  Compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices  Wireless Lite N speed up to 150Mbps  Provides WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security

 Powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power Consumption  Supports 3G/4G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access  Supports VPN Pass-through, Virtual Server and DMZ Host  Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing  Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

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Name

Status

Indication

Power

Solid (Green)

The battery is full or the power supply is normal.

Solid (Orange)

The battery is being charged.

Solid (Red)

The battery power is low, you need to charge it.

Flashing (Red)

The battery is abnormal.

Ethernet

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.

WLAN

The Wireless function is enabled.

Flashing

There is data being transferred through wireless.

Off

The Wireless function is disabled.

Internet

Solid

The router is connected to the Internet.

Flashing

There is data being transferred.

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

distribution

 Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE  Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access ControlList)  Supports Flow Statistics  Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

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

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

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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).

 Ethernet Port: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode.  3G/4G USB Port: This port is used to plug a 3G/4G modem.  Reset: With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10

seconds, and then the Router will restore to the default setting.

 Micro USB Port: This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.  Power Switch: This switch is used to switch the power status of the Router.  Mode Switch: This switch is used to switch the mode of the Router.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a

LTE/HSPA+/UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB dongle)

 PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors  TCP/IP protocol on each PC  Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

 Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent  Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)  Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router  Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

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

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1 Three Typical Working Mode

3G/4G Router Mode

After inserting the 3G/4G Card/Modem to the Router’s 3G/4G USB port and configuring the Router, the Computers/WiFi Phone/Tablet PC could connect to the Internet. In this mode, the only wired port of the router works as LAN. The connection between TL-MR3040 and the computer is shown as the figure below.

WISP Client Router Mode In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is wirelessly connected to the WISP (Wireless Internet Service

Provider) and share the internet to multiple users.

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Travel Router (AP) Mode

The Travel Router (AP) Mode includes the following four connection types: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client.

 Access Point

In this mode, the TL-MR3040 is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired Internet access into wireless so that multiple users can share the Internet.

 Repeater

TL-MR3040 is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. In this mode, the only wired port works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way. The SSID of TL-MR3040should be the same as that of the device you repeat. To avoid the conflict of DHCP service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default

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to be closed in this mode. If you want to log in the management page, please set your computer’s IP address manually.

 Bridge with AP

TL-MR3040 in Bridge mode is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router.

In this mode, the only wired port works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way. To avoid the conflict of DHCP service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default to be closed on this mode. If you want to log in the management page, please set your computer’s IP address manually.

 Client

TL-MR3040 is used as a wireless network card to connect the wireless network signal or wireless router.

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3.2 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.

3.2.1 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_MR3040_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.

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3.2.2 Router Configuration

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-1 Login the Router

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

Note:

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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.

There are three Operation Modes: 3G/4G Router Mode, WISP Client Mode and Travel Router (AP) Mode. The Operation Modes can only be switched by the Mode Switch button in one side of the router.

1. 3G/4G Router Mode

1. Switch the mode to 3G/4G Router Mode. Login the management page again. You can

click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your router, and then click Next. Here we take 3G/4G Only for example.

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Figure 3-3 Operation Mode

 3G/4G Only - Only use 3G/4G as the access to the Internet. The Ethernet port is

used as LAN port.

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

Ethernet port is used as WAN port.

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

port is used as WAN port.

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

as WAN port.

2. Select your location and Mobile ISP. If you don’t find your location and ISP in the pull-down

menu, 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.

Figure 3-4 Quick Setup – 3G/4G

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

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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 3-5 Quick Setup – Wireless

4. Click Reboot to make the settings take effect.

Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – Finish

Note:

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After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to Network. If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully finish the connecting.

2. WISP Client Router Mode

1. Switch the mode to WISP Client Router Mode. Login the management page again. You can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your router, and then click Next.

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Figure 3-7 Quick Setup

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

Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – WAN Connection Type

 If the connection type is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – PPPoE

 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.

 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.

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

3-10.

Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

 If you are visiting the router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then

click Clone MAC Address.

 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.

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

Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Static IP

 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.

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

255.255.255.0.

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 Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.  Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.  Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-12. 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 3-12 Quick Setup – Wireless

4. Click Next and you will see the page as shown in Figure 3-13. 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 3-13 Quick Setup – Finish

Note:

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After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.1Connect to Network. If

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

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finish the connecting.

3. Travel Router (AP) Mode

1. Switch the mode to Travel Router (AP) Mode. Login the management page again. You can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your router, and then click Next.

Figure 3-14 Quick Setup

2. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next.

Figure 3-15 Quick Setup – Wireless Operation Mode

 If you choose Access Point (AP), the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-16.

This operation mode allows wireless stations to access.

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Figure 3-16 Quick Setup – AP

 Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same

Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_MR3040_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each router's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.

 Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region

where the wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

 Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. If you select auto, then the AP will select the best channel automatically.

 Security Mode – Please refer to the Appendix C: Security Mode.

 If you choose Repeater, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. In

Repeater mode, the AP with WDS disabled will relays data to an associated root AP. AP function is enabled meanwhile. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range. Please input the MAC address of root AP in the field "MAC Address".

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Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – Repeater

 Name of remote AP (SSID) - Enter the name of a remote AP (also called the

SSID) that you want to access. Click the Survey button behind it, you can choose one of searching results to fill in this field.

 MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access. When you

use the survey function to fulfill the Name of remote AP (SSID), this field will be filled in automatically.

 Region - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To

achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.

 Security Mode – Please refer to the Appendix C: Security Mode.

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 If you choose Bridge with AP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-18.

This operation mode bridges the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs.

Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – Bridge with AP

 Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. To

achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.

 Region - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To

achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.

 Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To

achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.

 Add a remote AP - Click the Survey button to fill in the MAC of remote AP (1-4)

field.

 MAC of remote AP (1-4) - Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access.  Security Mode – Please refer to the Appendix C: Security Mode.

 If you choose Client, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-19. This

operation mode bridges the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs.

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