Tp-link TL-MR6400 User Manual
TL-MR6400
300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router
Rev: 1.1.0 1910011678
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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 (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) 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 from your body.
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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. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
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RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router
Model No.: TL-MR6400 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:
Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive2011/65/EU, 2009/125/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300328 V1.9.1
EN 301511 V9.0.2
EN 301908-1 V7.1.1 & EN 301908-2 V6.2.1 & EN 301908-13 V6.2.1
EN 301489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301489-7 V1.3.1 & EN 301489-17 V2.2.1 & EN 301489-24 V1.5.1 EN 55022: 2010+AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 62311: 2008
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
(EC) No 278/2009
(EC) No 1275/2008
(EU) No 801/2013
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Huang Jing
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Date of issue: 2016-03-10
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
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Chapter 1. |
Introduction ................................................................................................................... |
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1.1 |
Overview ....................................................................................................of the router |
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1.2 |
Conventions .................................................................................................................... |
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1.3 |
Main Features ................................................................................................................. |
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Panel Layout ................................................................................................................... |
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The Front Panel |
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The Rear Panel |
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Chapter 2. Connecting ..................................................................................................the router |
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2.1 |
System ....................................................................................................Requirements |
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Installation ..........................................................................Environment Requirements |
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2.3 |
Connecting .....................................................................................................the router |
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation ...............................................................................................Guide |
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3.1 |
3G/4G .......................................................................................................Router Mode |
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3.2 |
Standard ...................................................................................Wireless Router Mode |
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Chapter 4. Router ................................................................Configuration-3G/4G Router Mode |
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4.1 |
Login ............................................................................................................................. |
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4.2 |
Status ............................................................................................................................ |
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4.3 |
Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. |
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4.4 |
WPS .............................................................................................................................. |
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4.5 |
Working ...............................................................................................................Mode |
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4.6 |
Network ......................................................................................................................... |
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4.6.1 ....................................................................................................... |
LTE Dial Up |
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4.6.2 ............................................................................................. |
LTE Data Settings |
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PIN Management |
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4.6.4 ................................................................................................................... |
LAN |
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4.7 |
SMS .............................................................................................................................. |
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4.7.1 ................................................................................................................. |
Inbox |
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4.7.2 ................................................................................................... |
New Message |
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4.7.3 ............................................................................................................... |
Outbox |
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4.7.4 ........................................................................................................... |
Draft Box |
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4.7.5 .................................................................................................... |
SMS Settings |
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4.8 |
Wireless ........................................................................................................................ |
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4.8.1 .............................................................................................. |
Wireless Settings |
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4.8.2 |
Wireless Security .............................................................................................. |
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4.8.3 |
Wireless MAC Filtering ..................................................................................... |
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4.8.4 |
Wireless Advanced ........................................................................................... |
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4.8.5 |
Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................. |
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4.9 |
Guest Network .............................................................................................................. |
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Wireless Settings .............................................................................................. |
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4.9.2 |
Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................. |
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4.10 |
DHCP |
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DHCP Settings .................................................................................................. |
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DHCP Client List |
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Address Reservation |
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Forwarding .................................................................................................................... |
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Virtual Servers |
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Port Triggering |
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4.11.3 .................................................................................................................. |
DMZ |
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UPnP |
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Security ......................................................................................................................... |
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Basic Security |
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Local Management |
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4.12.3 ....................................................................................... |
Remote Management |
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Parental ............................................................................................................Control |
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Access ..............................................................................................................Control |
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Rule |
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Host |
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4.14.3 ................................................................................................................ |
Target |
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4.14.4 ........................................................................................................... |
Schedule |
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Advanced ........................................................................................................Routing |
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4.15.1 ............................................................................................. |
Static Routing List |
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4.15.2 ....................................................................................... |
System Routing Table |
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IP & MAC .........................................................................................................Binding |
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Binding Settings |
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4.16.2 ............................................................................................................ |
ARP List |
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Dynamic ...............................................................................................................DNS |
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4.17.1 ................................................................................................. |
dyn.com DDNS |
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4.17.2 ........................................................................................ |
www.noip.com DDNS |
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4.18 |
System .................................................................................................................Tools |
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SNMP |
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Time Settings .................................................................................................... |
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4.18.3 |
Diagnostic ......................................................................................................... |
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4.18.4 |
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................ |
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4.18.5 |
Factory Defaults................................................................................................ |
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4.18.6 |
Backup & Restore ............................................................................................. |
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4.18.7 |
Reboot............................................................................................................... |
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4.18.8 |
TR069 ............................................................................................................... |
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4.18.9 |
Password .......................................................................................................... |
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4.18.10 System Log....................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 5. Router Configuration—Standard Wireless Router Mode ....................................... |
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5.1 |
Login ............................................................................................................................. |
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5.2 |
Status ............................................................................................................................ |
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5.3 |
Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. |
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5.4 |
WPS .............................................................................................................................. |
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5.5 |
Working Mode............................................................................................................... |
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5.6 |
Network ......................................................................................................................... |
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5.6.1 |
WAN .................................................................................................................. |
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5.6.2 |
MAC Clone........................................................................................................ |
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5.6.3 |
LAN ................................................................................................................... |
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5.6.4 |
VLAN................................................................................................................. |
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5.7 |
Wireless ........................................................................................................................ |
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5.8 |
Guest Network .............................................................................................................. |
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5.8.1 |
Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ |
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5.8.2 |
Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................... |
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5.9 |
DHCP .......................................................................................................................... |
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5.10 |
Forwarding .................................................................................................................. |
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5.11 |
Security ....................................................................................................................... |
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5.11.1 |
Basic Security ................................................................................................. |
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5.11.2 |
Advanced Security .......................................................................................... |
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5.11.3 |
Local Management ......................................................................................... |
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5.11.4 |
Remote Management ..................................................................................... |
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5.12 Parental Control .......................................................................................................... |
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5.13 Access Control............................................................................................................ |
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5.14 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... |
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5.15 Bandwidth Control....................................................................................................... |
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5.15.1 |
Control Settings .............................................................................................. |
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5.15.2 |
Rule List .......................................................................................................... |
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5.16 IP & MAC Binding ....................................................................................................... |
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5.17 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................. |
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5.18 IPv6 Support ............................................................................................................... |
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5.18.1 |
IPv6 Status ...................................................................................................... |
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5.18.2 |
IPv6 Setup ....................................................................................................... |
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5.19 System Tools................................................................................................................ |
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5.19.1 |
SNMP ............................................................................................................... |
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5.19.2 |
Time Settings .................................................................................................. |
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5.19.3 |
Diagnostic ....................................................................................................... |
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5.19.4 |
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... |
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5.19.5 |
Factory Defaults .............................................................................................. |
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5.19.6 |
Backup & Restore ........................................................................................... |
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5.19.7 |
Reboot ............................................................................................................. |
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5.19.8 |
TR069 ............................................................................................................. |
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5.19.9 |
Password ........................................................................................................ |
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5.19.10 System Log..................................................................................................... |
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5.19.11 Statistics .......................................................................................................... |
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Appendix A: FAQ |
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Appendix B: Configuring the PC ................................................................................................. |
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Appendix C: Specifications ......................................................................................................... |
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Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................... |
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TL-MR6400 300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router TL-MR6400
Power Adapter for TL-MR6400
Ethernet cable
Quick Installation Guide
Micro/Nano to Standard SIM Card Adapter
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the router
The 300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router, TL-MR6400, shares the latest generation 4G LTE network with multiple Wi-Fi devices, anywhere you want. It creates a Wi-Fi with speed up to 300Mbps. Also four Ethernet ports add your wired devices to the 4G LTE network.
Featuring two fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, TL-MR6400 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology enables TL-MR6400 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
The TL-MR6400 supports 4G LTE or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among LTE, cable or fiber modem using its SIM card slot and interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data.
TL-MR6400 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
1.2 Conventions
The router or TL-MR6400 mentioned in this guide stands for 300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router TL-MR6400 without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
Supports 4G/3G/2G network LTE: Cat4
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FDD-LTE: 800MHz(Band20)/900MHz(Band8)/1800MHz(Band3)/2100MHz(Band1)/2600MHz(Band7)
TDD-LTE: 2300MHz(Band40) 2600MHz(Band38
DC-HSPA+/ HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: 900/2100MHz
EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
4G LTE supported with up to 150Mbps downloads and 50Mbps uploads speeds
Supports 802.11b/g/n
Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps
Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting DSL, cable or fiber modems
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff
Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router Only in EWAN mode
Easy wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button
IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of Internet
Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats
Quick Setup provides a quick & hassle free installation process
SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks across the Internet
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1.4 Panel 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).
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Off |
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Power is off. |
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Internet connection is available. |
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No Internet connection. |
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Table 1-1 The LEDs description
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1.4.2The 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.
POWER ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
LAN (1, 2, 3): These ports (1, 2, 3) connect the router to the local PC(s).
LAN4/WAN: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode.
WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and RESET function.
Used as RESET button
With the router powered on, press and hold down the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the router until the Power LED starts flashing. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Used as WPS button
If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.
WiFi ON/OFF: This switch is used to enable/disable the router’s wireless function.
SIM Card: Insert the SIM card into the slot.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the router
2.1 System Requirements
SIM card with Internet access enabled
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, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
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
The router supports two modes, 3G/4G router mode and Standard Wireless Router mode. You can deploy the mode appropriate to your actual network environment. To connect the router, please take the following steps for different modes.
a.3G/4G Router Mode
In 3G/4G router mode, with a 3G/4G SIM card, this Router can join a 3G/4G network as well as act as a wireless central hub to broadcast its SSID. Thus, the other wireless devices can connect to the router so as to join the same 3G/4G network.
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1.Install the 4G LTE antennas and position them upwards.
2.Insert the SIM card into the slot until you hear a click.
Note:
Micro or Nano-SIM card must be converted using a standard SIM card adapter provided by TP-LINK.
3.Turn on the router.
4.Verify the hardware connection by checking the following LEDs’ status. If the Internet LED
is on, your router is connected to the Internet successfully.
Note:
For better Internet connection, make sure 3 to 4 bars of the Signal Strength LED 
are lit. Otherwise, relocate the router to a location that receives a strong mobile Internet signal, such as near a window.
b.Standard Wireless Router Mode
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.
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1.Power off your modem (if the modem has a backup battery, please remove it too.), and disconnect your existing router if you have one.
2.Connect the LAN4/WAN port on your Router to the Modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3.Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.
4.Make sure the WiFi ON/OFF switch is ON. Then plug the provided power adapter into the Power jack and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to power on the Router. (Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other wireless network.)
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-MR6400 using Quick Setup within minutes.
3.1 3G/4G Router Mode
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.Connect your computer to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired: Connect your computer to the router's LAN port via an Ethernet cable.
Wireless: Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
3.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinkmodem.net in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-1 Login the router
4.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 Login button or press the Enter key.
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 > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
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5.Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
Figure 3-3 Quick Setup
6.Choose your Timezone, and then click Next.
7.On the Dial-up Settings page shows the ISP information of the SIM card inserted. Click Next to continue, if you are sure the information is correct. If these settings are not correct, please click Create to create a new profile with the correct parameters, and then choose the new profile from the Profile Name List.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup – Dial Up
8.Set your wireless parameters. It’s recommended that you edit the following two items, and then click Next.
1)Create a unique and easy-to-remember Wireless Network Name.
2)Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK under Wireless Security and enter a password in the field.
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Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – Wireless
9.Click Finish to make the settings take effect.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Finish
3.2Standard Wireless Router Mode
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.Connect your computer to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired: Connect your computer to the router's LAN port via an Ethernet cable.
Wireless: Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
3.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinkmodem.net in the address field of the browser.
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Figure 3-8 Login the router
4.After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.
Figure 3-9 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 > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
5.Go to Working Mode page, choose Standard Wireless Router and click Save.
Figure 3-10 Working Mode
Note:
The router will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.
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6.Log in to the web management page again, go to Quick Setup and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup
7.Choose your Timezone, and then click Next.
8.Then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-13. Select your connection type if you know what it is or click Auto Detect button.
Figure 3-13 Choose WAN Connection Type
Note:
1)L2TP and PPTP cannot be detected by the router. You must select it manually.
2)Before continuing, please make sure the cable of the WAN port is well connected to your device. If the WAN port is not connected, the cable is unplugged page will appear.
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9.If you select Auto-Detect, the router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the router.
If the connection type is Dynamic IP, there will appear the MAC Clone page (as shown in Figure 3-14). In most cases, there is no need to clone the MAC address. You can select “No, I do NOT need to clone MAC address” and then click Next. If it is necessary in your case, please select “Yes, I need to clone MAC address” and then click Next.
Figure 3-14 MAC Clone
If the connection type is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15.
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Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Static IP
IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as 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.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the blank.
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the blank.
Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
If the connection type is PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, the next screen will appear. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-16 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.
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Confirm Password - Re-enter the password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you entered is correct.
Check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate the secondary connection if your ISP provides an extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network.
If the connection type is L2TP/Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – L2TP
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.
Select Dynamic IP if none of IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS server address are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
Select Static IP if the above parameters have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
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If the connection type is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-18. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – PPTP
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.
Select Dynamic IP if none of IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
Select Static IP if the above parameters have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
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10. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19 Quick Setup – Wireless
Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless function.
Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK – Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK based on pre-shared passphrase.
Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
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For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.
Please also note the key is case sensitive, this means that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings.
No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to 4.8 Wirelss.
11. Click the Finish button to complete the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-20 Quick Setup – Finish
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Chapter 4. Router Configuration-3G/4G Router Mode
This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way on 3G/4G Router Mode.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you will see the main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.
4.2 Status
The Status page provides the current status information about the device. All information is read-only.
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Figure 4-1 Router Status
4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Chapter 3: Quick Installation Guide.
4.4 WPS
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
a). Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen.
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