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3 )

Click the

Auto-Connect for printing

tab to pull down a list, then select

Set Auto-

Connect Printer

.

Windows

Mac

4 )

Select the printer you share, then click

Apply

.

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5 ) You will see the printer marked as

Auto-Connect Printer

. Now you can print

with this printer.

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Tips:

The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To

scan with

TP-LINK USB Printer Controller

, right-click the printer and select

Network Scanner

. Then, a scanning

window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following on-screen instructions.

8° 5°

3G/4G Settings

The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB

modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:

• As a backup solution for Internet access

• As the only way to access the Internet

8° 5° 1°

As a backup solution for Internet access

Using 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access, your modem router will

be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails.

Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a backup for Internet access:

1°

Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.

2°

Visit

http://tplinkmodem.net

, then log in with the password you set for the modem

router.

3°

Go to

Advanced

>

USB Settings

>

3G/4G Settings

, and select the box of

Enable

3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access

.

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Verify that your

USB 3G/4G Modem

is successfully identified.

Note:

The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router. Find the 3G/4G

Compatibility List on the web page:

. If your USB modem is incompatible,

contact our technical support.

5°

Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your

Mobile ISP

. When

your

Mobile ISP

is correct, you have successfully set 3G/4G network as a backup

solution for Internet access. Otherwise, select the box of

Set the Dial Number, APN,

Username and Password manually

and enter the information provided by your

3G/4G network service provider.

6°

Click

Advanced

to have more configurations if needed.

7°

Click

Save

to make the settings effective.

8° 5° 2°

As the only way to access the Internet

If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the Internet, follow the

steps below to configure:

1°

Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.

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2°

Visit

http://tplinkmodem.net

, then log in with the password you set for the modem

router.

3°

Go to

Advanced

>

Operation Mode

and choose

3G/4G Router Mode

.

4°

Click

Save

and when the modem router is successfully rebooted, the settings will

be effective.

5°

Go to

Advanced

>

USB Settings

>

3G/4G Settings

.

6°

Verify that your

USB 3G/4G Modem

is successfully identified.

Note:

If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G

Compatibility List on the web page:

. If your USB modem is incompatible,

contact our technical support.

7°

Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your

Mobile ISP

. When your

Mobile ISP

is correct, you can enjoy the Internet now! Otherwise, select the box

of

Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually

and enter the

information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider.

8°

Select the

Connection Mode

. The default mode is

Always on

. You can choose

Connect on demand

or

Connect manually

.

•

If you choose

Connect manually

, you need to click the

Connect

or

Disconnect

button to manually turn on or off the Internet.