TP-Link TL-MR6500v Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless 4G LTE Telephony Router

1. Connect the Hardware

SIM Card Requirements

Micro

Micro SIM card

• Size: Use a micro SIM card, or manually convert a nano SIM card using the SIM card adapter and sticker.

Note: To prevent damage, do not insert a nano SIM card directly, and do not insert an empty SIM card adapter or

any other object into the slot.

• Direction: With the gold contacts facing down, gently slide the SIM card into the slot.

Nano SIM card + Provided SIM card adapter + Provided sticker

+ +

Empty SIM

card adapter

NanoNano

Nano SIM card

Standard

Standard

SIM card

a. Install the antennas

and position them

upwards.

Router

d. Connect your landline

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phone to the RJ11

port (PHONE port).

2. Verify the Hardware Connection 3. Enjoy the Internet

Check the following LEDs’ status. If the Internet LED is on, your router is
connected to the internet successfully.

Power

On

Note: If the Internet LED does not turn on, please refer to Need Help? > Q2 on the back page.

InternetOnWi-Fi

On

For better internet connection, make sure 2 or 3 bars of the Signal Strength LED

are lit. Otherwise, try relocating the router to a spot that may receive a stronger
mobile network signal, such as near a window.

Wired

Connect your computer to the router's LAN port via an Ethernet cable.

Wireless

Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label at the

a.

bottom of the router.

Note: For a dual-band router, you can nd two default SSIDs. Choose one to join the Wi-Fi.

b.

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

c. Connect the power

adapter and turn

on the router.

b. Insert the Micro SIM

card into the slot

until you hear a click.

4. Customize the 4G LTE Router

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the router (wired or wireless).

2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or
http://192.168.1.1. Create a new password for future logins.

Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.

http://tplinkmodem.net

New Password

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Conrm Password

Let’s Get Started

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
conguration.

Note: The router can also be used (or configured) in Wireless Router Mode for
DSL/Cable connections. For more advanced configurations, please refer to the user
guide on TP-Link official website at www.tp-link.com.

Configure Telephony Settings

Congure the router via Tether App

By default, the router uses traditional voice services over 3G network.

• To make / receive voice calls over LTE network (VoLTE)

a. Launch a web browser, log in to the web management page at

http://tplinkmodem.net.

b. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephony Mode, Select VoLTE.

c. In VoLTE section, toggle on this feature and click Save.

Note: To use this feature, your carrier must also support VoLTE calls. If you are not sure
about it, contact your carrier for help.

LED Indicators

• To make / receive voice calls over internet (VoIP)

a. Launch a web browser, log in to the web management page at

http://tplinkmodem.net.

b. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephony Mode, Select VoIP.

c. In VoIP section, click Add to enter your telephone information and click Save.

Note: If your telephony provider is not listed in Telephony Provider, select Other then
contact your carrier to get the necessary information.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

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f the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically.

• Make sure http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.

• Use another web browser and try again.

• Reboot your router and try again.

• Disable and enable the active network adapter in use.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

•

Verify that your SIM card is an LTE or WCDMA card.

• Verify that your SIM card is in your internet service provider’s service area.

• Verify that your SIM card has sufficient credit.

• Launch a web browser, log in to the web management page, and check the following:

1) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet to verify the parameters provided by your ISP are correctly
entered. If the parameters are incorrect, click Create Profile and enter the correct parameters, then
select the new profile from the Profile Name list.

2) Go to Advanced > Network > PIN Management to verify if PIN is required. If it is, enter the correct
PIN provided by your ISP, and click Save.

3) Go to Advanced > Network > Data Settings to verify if the Total/Monthly Used exceeds the

Total/Monthly Allowance. If it does, click Correct and set Total/Monthly Used to 0 (zero), or disable

Data Limit.

4) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet to verify that Mobile Data is enabled. If it is not, enable it to
access the internet.

5) Confirm with your ISP if you are in a roaming service area. If you are, go to Advanced > Network >
Internet to enable Data Roaming.

The TP-Link Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your router.

Block unwelcome users from

connecting to your network

Change the basic wireless
network settings

View information about clients

connected to your router

Set up Parental Controls
with access time

How to begin?

1. Download the TP-Link Tether app.

or

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

Note: If you don’t have an account, create one rst.

3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router > 3G/4G Router.
Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

•

With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the router
until the Power LED starts flashing, then release the button. Wait while the router resets.

• Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup &

Restore, click Factory Restore and wait until the reset process is complete.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?

•

Refer to Q3 to reset the router, then create a new password to log in.

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?

•

The default wireless password is printed on the product label of the router.

• Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router's web

management page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

For technical support, the user guide and other information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.