TP-Link TL-MR3420 User Manual

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TL-MR3420

3G/4G Wireless N Router

REV: 4.0.0 1910011461

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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.”

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

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area

 

 

 

 

within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on

 

 

 

 

Svalbard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy

Implemented

The public use is subject to general authorisation by the

 

 

 

 

respective service provider

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russian

Limited

1. SRD with FHSS modulation

 

 

Federation

implementation

1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for outdoor applications 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 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

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor

 

implementation

up to 6 dBi

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).

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

.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

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。

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MPE 1mW/cm2 ( ) mW/cm2

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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.

Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original 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 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

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 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: 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

I

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

88

II

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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TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router User Guide

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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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview 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.

3G/4G and WAN Broadband

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.

Incredibly High Speed

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.

Wi-fi Protected Setup

With just pressing on the 'WPS' button, the Router automatically establishes a WPA2 secure connection for solid security in under a minute.

1.2Conventions

The Router or TL-MR3420 mentioned in this guide stands for TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router without any explanation.

1.3Main 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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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

1.4Panel Layout

1.4.1The 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)

 

 

On

 

 

Power is on.

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Power is off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

The Router is initializing.

 

 

(SYS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

 

 

The Router is working properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

The Router has a system error.

 

 

(WLAN)

 

 

Flashing

 

 

The Wireless function is enabled.

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

The Wireless function is disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAN

 

 

On

 

 

A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no

 

 

 

 

 

 

activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN1-4

Flashing

 

 

An active device is linked to the corresponding port.

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

No device is linked to the corresponding port.

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

The USB 3G/4G modem is connected but no data being

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transferred.

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

 

 

Data is received or sent through the 3G/4G modem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

The USB 3G/4G modem is not connected.

 

 

 

 

 

Slow

 

 

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS

 

 

 

 

 

Flash

 

 

function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

 

 

WPS

 

 

On

 

 

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network

 

 

 

 

 

 

by WPS function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick

 

 

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS

 

 

 

 

 

Flash

 

 

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

Figure 1-3 Side Panel sketch

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.

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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

2.3Connecting 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.

3.1TCP/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.

3.2Quick 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 page.

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Chapter 4. Basic

4.1Network 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 detail 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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4.2Internet

Choose menu “BasicInternet”, 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.

Figure 4-6 PPPoE

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.

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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).

Figure 4-8 PPTP/Russia PPTP

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.

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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.

4.3Wireless

Choosing menu “BasicWireless”, 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.

5.1Status

Choose menu “AdvancedStatus”, you can see the current status information about the router.

Figure 5-1 Status

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5.2Network

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 “NetworkInternet 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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