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TL-MR3020
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
1.4.2
The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2
Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
3G/4G USB Port:
This port is used to plug a 3G/4G modem/card.
Mini USB Port:
This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.
RJ45 Ethernet Port:
This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode.
Mode Switch:
This button is used to switch the working mode of the router.
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TL-MR3020
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
3G/4G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a LTE /HSPA+ /HSUPA /HSDPA
/UMTS /EVDO USB dongle)
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 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above
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 three modes, 3G/4G router mode, WISP mode and AP 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 modem/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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TL-MR3020
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
1.
Switch the mode of the Router on 3G/4G Router mode.
2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet
cable.
3.
Connect the 3G/4G modem/card to the 3G/4G USB port of the Router.
4.
Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other
end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall
socket.
b.
WISP Mode
In WISP mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP as well as a wireless
central hub to broadcast its SSID for your wireless LAN clients, and the other wireless devices
can connect to the Router for Internet connection.
1.
Switch the mode of the Router on WISP mode.
2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet
cable.
3.
Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other
end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall
socket.
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Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
c.
AP Mode
In AP mode, the Router will act as a wireless access point supporting four modes, Access Point
mode, Repeater mode, Bridge with AP mode and Client mode. Please connect the Router
according to your desired mode.
a)
Access Point Mode
In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless LAN clients, giving a
wireless extension for your current wired network.
b)
Repeater Mode
In this mode, the Router can extend the coverage of another wireless Access Point or Router.
c)
Bridge with AP Mode
In this mode, the Router can wirelessly connect two remote LANs together.
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Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
d)
Client Mode
In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with wireless network.
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