Get Started
7106507213 REV5.0.0
Follow the specific instruction in this guide to connect to the
internet.
> Refer to Plug and Play via 3G/4G USB Modem to share the
Quick Installation Guide
internet through a 3G/4G USB modem.
> Refer to Connect to DSL/Cable/Satellite Modem to share the
internet through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem or an Ethernet
3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3420 cable connection.
The router can also be configured with a primary WAN and a
3G/4G USB modem as a backup (secondary) solution to ensure
"always-on" internet connectivity.
For details, refer to the User Guide at www.tp-link.com.
Plug and Play via 3G/4G USB Modem
3G/4G USB Modem
Power
Adapter
WIFI
USB
POWER ON/OFF WAN 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
Router
1 Press to turn on the router. 2 Plug in a 3G/4G USB modem with
a SIM/UIM card.
Enjoy your internet!
3 Wait about 2 minutes and then confirm that the following LEDs Wired connection: Connect your devices to the router's LAN ports
are on and solid. via Ethernet cables.
Wireless connection: Use the default SSID and password printed
on the label at the bottom of the router to join the wireless network.
Power Wi-Fi Internet USB
On On Green On
Note:
1. If the Internet LED ( ) is off or red, please refer to Configure your 3G/4G
WIFI
WPS/RESET
POWER ON/OFF
connection. Wired Router Wireless
2. If the Wi-Fi LED ( ) is off, press the WIFI button on the rear panel for 3 Tips:
seconds and then check the LED again. You can turn on or off the Wi-Fi as needed by pressing the WIFI button on the
rear panel for 3 seconds.
You can log in to the web management page http://tplinkwifi.net to change
the SSID (wireless network name) and password.
If you have changed the default SSID and password during the configuration,
reconnect to the router with the new ones.
Configure your 3G/4G connection
1. Connect your device to one of the router’s LAN ports via an 4. Select 3G/4G Router Mode and click Next.
Ethernet cable or use the default SSID and password printed on
5. Select your Mobile ISP, and click Next.
the label at the bottom of the router to join the wireless network. Note: If your ISP is not listed, select the Set Dial Number, APN, Username and
Password manually option and enter the 3G/4G parameters provided by your
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the internet service provider (ISP).
address bar. Create a password for future logins, and click Let’s
Get Started. 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1. complete the configuration.
3. Select your Time Zone and click Next.
Connect to DSL/Cable/Satellite Modem
1. Connect the hardware
Note: If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s
WAN port and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
1 Power off the modem and remove the
backup battery if it has one.
4 Press to
3 Turn on the modem and then wait about
turn on the
Internet 2 minutes for it to restart.
router.
Power Power
Adapter Adapter
2 Connect the modem to
the router's WAN port via Router
Modem
an Ethernet cable.
WIFI
WPS/
POWER ON/OFF WAN 1 2 3 4 RESET
5 Confirm that the following LEDs are on and solid to verify the hardware connection is correct.
Power Wi-Fi Internet
On On On
Note: If the Wi-Fi LED is off, press the WIFI button on the rear panel for 3 seconds and then check the LED again.
2. Configure via a web browser
1 Connect your device to one of the router’s 2 Launch a web browser and enter 3 Select your Time Zone, and click Next.
LAN ports via an Ethernet cable or use the http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create 4 Select Wireless Router Mode and click Next.
default SSID and password printed on the a password for future logins, and click Let’s
lable at the bottom of the router to join the Get Started.
wireless network.
Operation Mode Setting Summary
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to
FAQ > Q1. Time Zone Wireless Settings Connection Test
3G/4G Router Mode
3G/4G Router Mode with Ewan Backup
Wireless Router Mode
http://tplinkwifi.net
Wireless Wireless Router Mode With 3G/4G Backup
Back Next
New Password
Confirm Password
POWER ON/OFF WAN 1 2 3 4
WIFI
WPS/
RESET Wired Let’s Get Started 5 Follow the step-by-step instructions of the
Quick Setup to complete the configuration.
Enjoy your internet!
Note: If you have changed the default SSID (wireless network name) and password during the configuration, connect to the router with the new ones.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What should I do if the login Q3. What should I do if I forget my Q5. What should I do if I cannot get
window does not appear? wireless network password? internet access from the 3G/4G
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP Log in to the router’s web management USB modem?
address, change its settings to obtain an page and then go to Basic > Wireless to
Go to our website at www.tp-link.com, click
IP address automatically. retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Support > Compatibility List > TL-MR3420
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly and make sure that your 3G/4G USB
entered in the web browser. Alternatively, Q4. How do I reset the router to its modem is on the compatibility list.
enter http://192.168.0.1 or
factory default settings? Make sure that you have a valid SIM/UIM
http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
With the router powered on, press and card inserted into the 3G/4G USB modem.
Use another web browser and try again.
hold the WPS/RESET button on the rear Plug the 3G/4G USB modem directly into
Reset your router to its factory default panel until all the LEDs are on and then your computer and disable the PIN
settings (FAQ > Q3) and try again. release it. The router will automatically verification via the modem utility to check if
Disable and then enable the network reboot itself. you have the internet connection on your
adapter in use. Log in to the router's web management computer.
.
page. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Obtain the latest dial number and APN
Q2. What should I do if I forget my web Backup & Restore and click Factory from your ISP, and update the information
management password? Restore. The router will restore and reboot through the router's web management
automatically. page.
Reset the router to its factory default
settings (FAQ > Q4) and then create a
password for future logins.
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