TP-Link TL-MR3420 User Manual
TL-MR3420
REV: 4.0.0
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3G/4G Wireless N Router
10011461
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FCC STATEMENT
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
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.”
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
Ålesund on
use is subject to general authorisation by the
1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for
without restriction on installation height
only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for
automated monitoring and resources accounting systems.
Permitted to use SRD for other purposes for outdoor
2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband
CE Mark Warning
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.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm form your body.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Belarus Not implemented
Norway Implemented
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-
Svalbard
Italy Implemented The public
respective service provider
Russian
Federation
Limited
implementation
1. SRD with FHSS modulation
1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.
outdoor applications
applications only when the installation height is not exceeding
10 m above the ground surface.
1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications
100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor
applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry
information for automated monitoring and resources
modulation
2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p.
2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum
accounting systems or security systems.
2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications
Ukraine Limited
implementation
ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the
device is operating (important due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).
e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor
up to 6 dBi
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. 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
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.）
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，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。低功率
射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
[警語]
「電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值 1mW/cm
2
，送測產品實測值為 ( ) mW/cm2」
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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Safety Information
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.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
packing of this product.
This product can be used in the following countries:
AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE
ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT
LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO
RU SE SG SK TR UA US
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions
Switching Power Supply (Manufacturer：TP-LINK Model: T120100-2C1 Input:
100-240V~50/60HZ 0.3A Output:5V1A)
For applicable power supplies see user instructions
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTDI
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Model No.: TL-MR3420
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations 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 V1.8.1:2008 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN60950-1:2006+A11
EN62311:2008
2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: September 25, 2015
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 .............................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................ 3
1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 3
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 4
1.4.3 The Side Panel ................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ............................................................................ 5
2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 5
2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ......................................................................... 7
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 4. Basic ....................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Network Map ............................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Internet ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5. Configuring the Router ......................................................................... 18
5.1 Status ......................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Network ...................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................... 19
5.2.2 3G/4G ............................................................................................................. 20
5.2.3 WAN ............................................................................................................... 22
5.2.4 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 30
5.2.5 LAN................................................................................................................. 31
5.3 Wireless 2.4GHz ........................................................................................................ 32
5.3.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 32
5.3.2 WPS ............................................................................................................... 34
5.3.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 35
5.3.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 39
5.3.5 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 41
5.3.6 Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................... 42
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5.4 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 43
5.4.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 44
5.4.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 44
5.5 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 46
5.5.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 46
5.5.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 48
5.5.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................ 50
5.5.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 50
5.6 Security ...................................................................................................................... 51
5.6.1 Basic Security ................................................................................................. 52
5.6.2 Advanced Security .......................................................................................... 53
5.6.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 55
5.6.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 56
5.7 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 56
5.8 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 59
5.8.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 59
5.8.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 64
5.8.3 Target .............................................................................................................. 66
5.8.4 Schedule ......................................................................................................... 68
5.9 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 70
5.9.1 Static Routing List ........................................................................................... 70
5.9.2 System Routing Table ..................................................................................... 71
5.10 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 72
5.10.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 72
5.10.2 Rules List ........................................................................................................ 72
5.11 IP & MAC Binding ....................................................................................................... 74
5.11.1 Binding Settings .............................................................................................. 74
5.11.2 ARP List .......................................................................................................... 75
5.12 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................. 76
5.12.1 Comexe DDNS ............................................................................................... 76
5.12.2 Dyn DDNS ...................................................................................................... 77
5.12.3 No-ip DDNS .................................................................................................... 78
5.13 IPv6 Support .............................................................................................................. 79
5.13.1 IPv6 Status ..................................................................................................... 79
5.13.2 IPv6 Setup ...................................................................................................... 80
5.14 System Tools ................................................................................................
II
.............. 88
5.14.1 Time Settings .................................................................................................. 89
5.14.2 Diagnostic ....................................................................................................... 90
5.14.3 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 92
5.14.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................. 93
5.14.5 Backup & Restore ........................................................................................... 93
5.14.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................ 94
5.14.7 Password ........................................................................................................ 95
5.14.8 System Log ..................................................................................................... 95
5.14.9 Statistics ......................................................................................................... 98
Appendix A: FAQ ..................................................................................................... 100
Appendix B: Configuring the PC ........................................................................... 105
Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................... 109
Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................................................ 110
Appendix E: Compatible 3G/4G USB Modem ....................................................... 112
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router
DC Power Adapter for TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD for TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router, including:
• This Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Wi-fi Protected Setup
Incredibly High Speed
3G/4G and WAN Broadband
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
TP-LINK understands the need for sharing the 3G/4G connection locally that benefits our end
users. We realize the convenience with our latest wireless N 3G/4G Routers ----- they give you
the freedom to quickly set up a stable and high speed wireless network, up to 300Mbps,
on-the-go and share a 3G/4G connection. By connecting a 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.
The TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router provides 3G/4G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or
dynamic IP) two kinds of broadband connections to get on the Internet, you can via the Internet
no matter at home or outside on business. Automatic 3G/4G and WAN failover feature just
provide nonstop internet connection.
TP-LINK 3G/4G Router provides up to 300Mbps, faster than that of traditional 11g products,
surpasses 11G performance enabling the use of high bandwidth-consuming applications such
as HD Videos.
With just pressing on the 'WPS' button, the Router automatically establishes a WPA2 secure
connection for solid security in under a minute.
1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-MR3420 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N
Router without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN
ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX
Compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB modem
Automatic 3G/4G and WAN failover
Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps
2T2R MIMO, CCA technologies deliver greater coverage and higher speed
Wireless security encryption easily at a push of “WPS” button
WDS wireless bridge provides seamless bridging to expand your wireless network
Backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g devices
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On
Power is on.
Off
Power is off.
On
The Router is initializing.
Flashing
The Router is working properly.
Off
The Router has a system error.
Flashing
The Wireless function is enabled.
Off
The Wireless function is disabled.
A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no
activity.
Flashing
An active device is linked to the corresponding port.
Off
No device is linked to the corresponding port.
The USB 3G/4G modem is connected but no data being
transferred.
Flashing
Data is received or sent through the 3G/4G modem.
Off
The USB 3G/4G modem is not connected.
Slow
Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network
Quick
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
Provides WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, TKIP/AES
encryption security
Supports 3G/4G/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP Internet access
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE
Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List)
Supports Flow Statistics
Supports IPv6.
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 left to right).
Item Status Indication
(PWR)
(SYS)
(WLAN)
（WAN）
On
（LAN1-4）
On
（USB）
（WPS）
On
Flash
by WPS function.
function.
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
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Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on
for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
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).
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router.
ON/OFF: The switch is for you to turn on/off the Router, but only with the Router powered
on.
4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s)
WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet
WPS/RESET:
There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on “System Tools -> Factory Defaults” page in
the Router's Web-based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press
and hold the WPS/RESET button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes
quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot
to its factory default settings.
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
1.4.3 The Side Panel
The following parts are located on the side plate (View from left to right).
WIFI: This switch is an easy and convenient operation for you to turn on or off the wireless
network.
USB: Connect to the USB Modem.
Figure 1-3 Side Panel sketch
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router
is connected directly to the Ethernet.)
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
2.3 Connecting the Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that,
please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug
and keep your hands dry.
1. Power off your Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the PC(s) or Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the 3G/4G Router with
Ethernet cable.
5. The 3G/4G Router supports both 3G/4G and WAN connection; so you can insert 3G/4G
USB Modem to the USB port of the Router (as shown in Figure 2-1), or connect the
DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port of the Router (as shown in Figure 2-2). Please visit our
website http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility, and we
recommend you to check whether the modem in your hand has already been tested by us.
6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.
7. Power on your Cable/DSL Modem.
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation – 3G/4G connection
Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation – WAN connection
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your 3G/4G Wireless N
Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the 3G/4G Wireless N Router is 192.168.0.1. And the default Subnet
Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all
the default values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address
for your PC in the following two ways.
Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.0.xxx ("xxx" is any number
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.0.1 (The Router's
default IP address)
Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the
PC."
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
Note:
If you are trying to connect to TL-MR3420 wirelessly, please refer to the label on the bottom of
the Router for the Wireless Password.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://tplinkwifi.net 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.
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Figure 3-2 Login Windows
Note:
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.
2. After successful login, the Quick Setup page will appear for you to select your Region and
Time zone. After finishing the selection, click Next.
Figure 3-3 Quick Setup
3. Select a desired Internet Access mode and then click Next. The configuration for each
mode is similar. As follows we will take 3G/4G Only mode for example.
Figure 3-4 Choose Internet Access Mode
3G/4G Only
In this mode, the Router will try 3G/4G access only. WAN access is disabled.
3G/4G Preferred
In this mode, the Router will try 3G/4G access first. If 3G/4G access fails and WAN
access is valid, or if no 3G/4G USB modem is inserted, the Router would switch to WAN
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access. Once the Router succeeds to connect to the 3G/4G network, the Router would
stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G/4G access immediately.
WAN Preferred
In this mode, the Router will try WAN access first. If the WAN access fails and 3G/4G
access is valid, the Router would switch to 3G/4G access. Once the Router succeeds to
connect to the WAN network, the Router would stop the 3G/4G connection and switch
back to WAN access immediately.
WAN Only
In this mode, the Router will try WAN access only. 3G/4G access is disabled.
4. The next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-5. You need to set the required
parameters and then click Next.
Figure 3-5
Region - Select the location where you're enjoying the 3G/4G card.
Mobile ISP - Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G/4G service. The
Router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. If your ISP is not listed in the
Mobile ISP, check the box before Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password
manually and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below.
Authentication Type - Some ISPs need a specific authentication type. Please confirm it
with your ISP or keep it Auto.
Dial Number & APN - Set these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number, APN,
Username and Password manually is checked.
Username/Password - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are optional but case-sensitive.
5. Configure the Wireless settings on the screen as shown in Figure 3-6, then click Next.
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Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – Wireless
Wireless 2.4GHz - Displays whether the wireless function is enabled or not.
Network Name (SSID) - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). Enter a value of
up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your
network. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
Password - Create a password for your wireless network.
6. Click Finish to complete the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Finish
After the rebooting, please check whether you can access the Internet or not in the 5.1 Status
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Chapter 4. Basic
4.1 Network Map
Network Map provides a router-centered dashboard that lets you see the status of your
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the
dashboard to view the d
etail information. All the information is read-only.
Figure 4-1 Network Map
Internet - Click to view the ISP settings of your router.
Wireless Clients - Click to view the wireless devices connected to your network.
Wired Clients - Click to view the wired devices connected to your network.
Wireless - Click to view or change the wireless settings for your router.
3G/4G – Click to view or change the parameters apply to the 3G/4G USB modem of the
Router.
USB Disk - Click to view the information of the USB storage device connected to your
network.
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4.2 Internet
Choose menu “Basic→Internet”, and you can view or change the basic ISP information for
your router.
3G/4G
Figure 4-2 Internet
3G/4G USB Modem - 3G/4G device status Plugged or Unplugged.
Location - Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G/4G card.
Mobile ISP - Please select the ISP(Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G/4G
service. The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.
Connection Mode - Please select the Connection Mode to accessing the Internet with
3G/4G.
Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet
connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). If your
Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on
Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as
you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times,
enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Note - Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time
to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the
background.
Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To
use this option, click the radio button.
Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect
manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will
disconnect your Internet connection, and not be able to re-establish your connection
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automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times,
enter 0 in the Max Idle Timefield. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish
to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested.
Note - Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time
to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the
background.
Authentication Type - Some ISPs need a specifical authentication type, please confirm it
with your ISP or keep it Auto. There are three choices:
Auto : The router will have dynamic negotiation with the dialing server and
the Autnentication Type need not to be specified. The default type is Auto.
PAP : Password Authentication Protocol. This protocol allows the router to establish
authentication with the peer using two handshakes. Select this option if the ISP requires
this authentication type.
CHAP : Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. This protocol allows the route to
establish authentication with the peer using three handshakes and checking the peer
identity periodically. Select this option if the ISP requires this authentication type.
Connection Status - 3G/4G Connection status: Disconnected,Connected Or Connecting.
WAN
Figure 4-3 Dynamic IP
1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the router
will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as shown
below.
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Figure 4-4 Dynamic IP
IP Address - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.
Default Gateway - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.
Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to
release the IP parameters.
Primary/Secondary DNS - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.
Note:
If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that
your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server
addresses.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear as shown below.
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Figure 4-5 Static IP
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by
your ISP.
Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you
should enter the following parameters in the screen below.
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the
Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Figure 4-6 PPPoE
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4. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you
should enter the following parameters in the screen below.
Figure 4-7 L2TP/Russia L2TP
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect
button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
5. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-10).
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Figure 4-8 PPTP/Russia PPTP
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Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP
address or the domain name. If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you
should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP. And click the Save button. Click the
Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Note:
If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to
allow the router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the
router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP
provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the router can
detect are as follows:
PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.
Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.
The router cannot detect PPTP and L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of
these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.
4.3 Wireless
Choosing menu “Basic→Wireless”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless
network
Figure 4-9 Wireless Setting
Wireless 2.4GHz - Select ON to enable your wirelessnetwork, and select OFF to disable
your wireless network.
Network Name (SSID) - Create a name (up to 32 characters) for your wireless network. If
the Hide SSID checkbox is selected, the SSID of your wireless network will be hidden from
the Wi-Fi network.
Password - Create a password for your wireless network. The password must have a
minimum of 8 characters in length.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
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Chapter 5. Configuring the Router
This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.
5.1 Status
Choose menu “Advanced→Status”, you can see the current status information about the router.
Figure 5-1 Status
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5.2 Network
Figure 5-2 the Network menu
There are three submenus under the Network menu as shown in Figure 5-2: Inernet Access,
3G/4G, WAN, MAC Clone, and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function.
5.2.1 Internet Access
Choose menu “Network→Internet Access”, you can configure the access mode on the screen
below. The Router is designed to work with either WAN port or 3G/4G USB modem, and
supports “automatically take over back up with 3G/4G access” as Ethernet WAN failover.
Figure 5-3 Status
3G/4G Only - In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access only. WAN access is disabled.
3G/4G Preferred - In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access first;
• When 3G/4G access fails and WAN access is valid, or when no 3G/4G USB modem is
inserted, the router would switch to WAN access;
• When the router succeeds to connect to the 3G/4G network, the router would stop the
WAN connection and switch back to 3G/4G access immediately.
WAN Preferred - In this mode, the router will try WAN access first;
• When the WAN access fails, and 3G/4G access is valid, the router would switch to
3G/4G access;
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