TP-Link TL-MR3020 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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TL-MR3020

Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Figure 5-15 Wireless Settings



SSID -

The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use

the search function to select the SSID to join.



BSSID -

The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use

the search function to select the BSSID to join.



Survey -

Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs in the current channel.



Key type -

This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It is

recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.



WEP Index -

This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX). It

indicates the index of the WEP key.



Auth type -

This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).It

indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.



Password -

If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the

password in this blank.



Local SSID -

Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned

to all wireless devices in your network.

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

Enable Wireless Router Radio -

The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or

disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to

access the Router. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.



Enable SSID Broadcast

-

If you select the

Enable SSID Broadcast

checkbox, the wireless

router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.



Disable Local Wireless Access

-

If you select the

Disable Local Wireless Access

checkbox, the wireless router will disable local wireless access; other stations will not be able

to access the Router by wireless.

Click

Survey

button on the Wireless page shown as Figure 5-15, and then AP List page will

appear, as shown in Figure 5-16. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click

Connect

in the corresponding row. For example, the desired item is selected. The target

network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the

Figure 5-17.

Figure 5-16 AP List

Figure 5-17

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

Note:

If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually.

Be sure to click the

Save

button to save your settings on this page.



Note:

1)

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on

the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.



Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.



In an elevated location such as a high shelf.



Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and

cordless phones.



With the Antenna in the upright position.



Away from large metal surfaces.

2)

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or

inability to wirelessly connect to the Router.

5.6.2

Wireless Security

Choose menu “

Wireless

→

Wireless Security

”, and then you can configure the security

settings of your wireless network.

There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent

Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA2-PSK

(Pre-Shared Key) and WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key).

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Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Figure 5-18



Disable Security

-

If you do not want to use wireless security, select this check box, but it’s

strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.



WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended) -

It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type

based on pre-shared passphrase.



Version

-

you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list.

The default setting is

Automatic

, which can select

WPA-PSK (

Pre-shared key of WPA)

or

WPA2-PSK

(Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically based on the wireless station's

capability and request.



Encryption

-

When

WPA-PSK

or

WPA

is set as the Authentication Type, you can select

either

Automatic

, or

TKIP

or

AES

as Encryption.



Note:

If you check the

WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended)

radio button and choose TKIP

encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-19.

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Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

Figure 5-19



PSK Password -

You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to

64 Hexadecimal characters.



Group Key Update Period -

Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The

value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

Be sure to click the

Save

button to save your settings on this page.



WPA /WPA2 - Enterprise -

It’s based on Radius Server.



Version

-

you can choose the version of the WPA security on the pull-down list. The

default setting is

Automatic

, which can select

WPA (

Wi-Fi Protected Access) or

WPA2

(

WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.



Encryption -

You can select either

Automatic

, or

TKIP

or

AES.



Note:

If you check the

WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise

radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you

will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-20.

Figure 5-20



Radius Server IP -

Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.



Radius Port -

Enter the port that radius service used.



Radius Password -

Enter the password for the Radius Server.



Group Key Update Period -

Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The

value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

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