Installing the recently purchased router to ensure local network And access to the Internet, it is necessary to configure it. The main items include assigning all devices on the local IP address network, creating Wi-Fi Points, checking the Internet, change the password of the local administrator. This setting Called by example tP-LINK router TL – MR3420.

Features of the router

TL-MR3420 is a stationary router, which refers to the N TP-LINK series. Its feature is that you can connect a modem through the USB port and use 3G / 4G Internet.

Still in the router there are 2 antenna amplifiers, so wi-Fi signal strong enough. Unfortunately, used only frequency wi-fi 2.4 GHz, so you can create one access point at a speed of up to 300 Mbps.

Otherwise, all template: 1 WAN, 4 LAN, the QSS button, the on / off button, recessed into the Wi-Fi button. An indication is placed on the front panel.

Settings

In general, the TP-LINK TL-MR3420 router settings can be done in any sequence. The main thing is to have access to the web interface of the router. If the router used, before start, it is recommended to reset the settings to the factory. You can do this by climbing the QSS / RESET button on the back of the housing for 10 seconds.

This model works with an updated interface and with the automatically enabled DHCP server (IP addresses are assigned to computers, smartphones and other network devices automatically), which makes the setting even easier.

Most full guide Upload and configure the TP-LINK TL router – MR3420 in Russian can be downloaded here.

Physical internet connection

If you use the Internet from the provider, connect the cable that goes to the apartment in the WAN connector. You can instead of or with a wired Internet, connect a 3G / 4G USB modem to receive Internet from two sources.

Enabling Wi-Fi or PC connection with router by LAN

On the housing, from the side USB port, Press wi-Fi button. If indication wireless network Tanned, you can connect to the router via Wi-Fi Point:

1. Open the Wi-Fi Network Search section.
2. Join the point, with the name of the model of your router.
3. Ready, you can enter through the browser in the web interface settings.

To connect devices wired method, Connect the network port of the computer and the LAN router Ethernet cable.

Login to the web interface

To enter the web interface personal Cabinet, Go to Tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1. Create and confirm the password for future inputs.

Then press the input button.

Fast setting

The web interface has a fast function tP-LINK settings TL – MR3420 to the same mode that is needed. Here is the instruction:

1. Go to "Quick Setup" and select "Time Zone".
2. In the Installation Wizard, choose the mode you need and click Next.
3. If you use only WAN connection, select Wireless Mode.
4. If the Internet receives from WAN and 4G modem, and want them to work in Always ON mode, that is, the Internet operations automatically switched to another channel, if there is no one on the first, select Wireless Router Mode with 3G / 4G Backup.
5. And if the Internet is only from a USB modem, your choice is 3G / 4G Router Mode.

1. In the next point, set the Wi-Fi point settings: change the name, security type, come up with a password.
2. View your changes and check the connection availability.

NB! If a registered MAC address of the device that the provider is prescribed for registration, differs from the actual, the Internet may not be provided.

For correct operation, go to Advanced - Network - Mac Clone, write the desired Mac address in the WAN section (which issued a provider) and click Save.

Additionally, the Sites running on IPv6 can easily use the following instructions:

1. Go to Advanced - Network - IPv6 Tunnel.
2. Choose 6TO4 tunneling.
3. In the drop-down list, select Wan Connection.
4. Click "Save".

On how to update and configure the router, told and shown in the following video (Russian interface):

Change input settings

You set up a password to log in initially, but you can register with the TP-Link ID to enter the web interface or the application for mobile, and control the router remotely.

To make such a TP-LINK TL-MR3420 router setting, you need:

1. Go to the TP-Link Cloud section.

1. Press Register Now.
2. Point mailboxFrom which you have access.
3. Get a letter to it with activation.
4. Come up with a password and save it.
5. Mail and password in the future will be needed to enter the web panel.

If you need to control the router remotely, be sure to install the TP-LINK TETHER application on your smartphone.

Conclusion

FROM using light Connections and quick settings, you can organize the right network operation and stable Internet access in 10 minutes. The web interface of the router is generally understood, so the personalization of the parameters of the device will not cause difficulties, even if not the Russian interface is enabled.

In order to get to the web interface of the router, you must open your internet browser and in the address bar dial 192. 168.1.1, Username - admin. , Password – admin. (Provided that the router has factory settings, and its IP has not changed).

Changing the factory password

So that no one except you can enter the router settings, you must change the password to enter the settings.

To do this, select the left in the menu System tools(System Tools) - Password(Password) and enter the settings:

Previous username :: Old username, enter Admin
Previous Password: old passwordintroduce admin
New username: Enter a new username, you can leave Admin
New password: We enter a new password
Confirm the password: Confirm the new password

Connecting Internet Connection

Go to B. Net(NETWORK) - Internet access(Internet Access). Here you choose how (for what technology) will be connected to the Internet:

Configuration 3G / 4G Connections

1. To configure the Internet via USB modem (3G / 4G) go to Net (NETWORK) - 3G..

Region: Russia
Mobile Internet Service Provider: Choose Your Opartor Communication
Connection Mode: Connect automatically
Authentication Type: Auto

2. If your telecom operator is not among the proposed, go to Additionally(Advanced Settings). Let the point on " Specify manually set number, APN, username and password"Here we enter data from your telecom operator. After entering the settings, click Save(Save).

3. To configure Internet connection via WAN-port go to Net(NETWORK) - WAN.. Here in the grade WAN Connection Type(Wan Connection Type) Choose the type of connection that your provider is used.

Configuring PPPOE Connection

1. In field Wan connection type (Wan Connection Type.): Select PPPoE / Russia PPPoe
2. Username
3. Password ( Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Secondary connection(Secondary Connection): Disable (Disabled)
5. WAN connection mode(Wan Connection Mode): Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
6. Save (Save). Internet is configured.

Setting up L2TP connection

1. WAN Connection Type L2TP / Russia L2TP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Put the point on Dynamic IP. (Dinamic IP)
5. IP address / server name
6. MTU size (in bytes)
7. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
8. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save). Internet is configured.

Setting up PPTP (VPN) with automatic receipt of the local IP address (DHCP)

1. WAN Connection Type (Wan Connection Type): Select PPTP / Russia PPTP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Put the point on Dynamic IP. (Dinamic IP)
5. IP address / server name (Server IP Address / Name) - address or server name (indicated in the contract)
6. MTU size (in bytes) (MTU Size) - change the value by 1450 or less
7. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
8. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save).

Setting PPTP (VPN) with a static local IP address

1. WAN Connection Type (Wan Connection Type): Select PPTP / Russia PPTP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Choose Static IP. Static IP Address).
5. In fields IP address / server name (Server IP Address / Name) IP address (IP Address), Subnet mask (Subnet Mask), Main gate (Gateway) We enter data from the contract. In field DNS. You can enter DNS. Address of your provider.
6. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
7. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save).

NAT with automatic receipt of IP address (DHCP)

1. In the WAN Connection Type field ( Wan Connection Type.): Select Dinamic IP. (Dynamic IP)

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router

Set up Wi-Fi connection. In the side menu, go to Wireless. (Wireless mode). In the window that opens, enter the following settings:

1. SSID1. The name of your wireless network.

2. Region. (Region): You can put Russia, and you can not choose anything. This is not critical.

Set up encryption Wi-Fi. In the side menu proceed to Wireless Security (Wireless Protection):

1. At the bottom, choose the type of encryption WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
2. Psk password. (PSK password): Enter the password on Wi-Fi Network. Password should not be less than 8 characters
3. Press the bottom button Save. (Save). After saving the settings, the router will be prompted, ignore this requirement (red inscription below).

Protocol - choose the required protocol

Status. - Enable

Press Save..

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Below, the presented material is an instruction on setting up the TP Link router using each TL MR3420 owner by the Wireless Internet Access Point of Mobile Internet.

Description of the device TP Link TL MR3420

Despite the budget value of TP Link TL MR3420 has a significant functionality and signal power. It is equipped with standard five ports, as well as a USB, through which 4G / 3G modem can be connected or a flash drive.

In addition to the router itself in the box, the user will find: patch cord, CD with software, Two antennas and power supply.

A back of the device is located 5 ordinary ports (1 - Internet and 4 - LAN), power connector, as well as the reset key to the factory settings.

Side is a SB connector.

Setting

You must perform the following sequence of actions:

After the completion of the procedure, you need to immediately begin to configure the wi fi connection. To do this, do the following steps:

Settings to change the factory password

In order to secure the user and its information data, it is recommended to change the access code to the router settings, since the default "admin" is no longer a secret.

To adjust the entry password in the TL MR3420 settings, you will need to make several following actions:

Check functioning

Now the TP LINK TL MR3420 router is connected and configured. Next, to analyze the wireless network in a computer or laptop (most importantly, in stock serviceable wireless adapter) Perform the following sequential steps:

1. Log in to the "center of UPR.set";
2. Then, in the displayed window, click on the created network and connect. It will be necessary to remember and enter the user-invented by recently a complex access code;
3. After that, close the open menu and open the browser;
4. In case of proper and attentive execution of all items of the above, the user will be available to the implementation of long-awaited Internet surfing.

Conclusion

In accordance with numerous positive reviews The users of the TP LINK TL MR3420 brand of the TP Link TL MR3420 can be made the main conclusion about the excellent functioning of the device. Mainly, in negative reviews, complaints about the glossy coating of the device, i.e., at the view of the experts, the router almost does not have functional flaws, except for the outer cover.

It should be noted the big advantage over similar models in terms of the relatively low cost of the router, which rarely exceed $ 40.

Usually, such devices equipped with a USB port have a price significantly exceeding the specified value. Router perfectly copes with local computing networks in small offices And at home.

Authorization

In order to get to the web interface of the router, you must open your internet browser and in the address bar dial 192. 168.1.1, Username - admin., Password – admin. (Provided that the router has factory settings, and its IP has not changed).

Changing the factory password

So that no one except you can enter the router settings, you must change the password to enter the settings.

To do this, select the left in the menu System tools (System Tools) - Password (Password) and enter the settings:

1. Previous username: Old username, enter Admin
2. Previous Password: Old password, enter admin
3. New username: Enter a new username, you can leave Admin
4. New password: We enter a new password
5. Confirm new password: Confirm the new password

Connecting Internet Connection

Go to B. Net(NETWORK) - Internet access(Internet Access). Here you choose how (for what technology) will be connected to the Internet:

• Preferably 3G / 4G - Use 3G / 4G as the main connection, and WAN as a backup connection.
• Preferably WAN - Use WAN as a main connection, and 3G / 4G as a backup connection.
• Only Wan. - Use only WAN to connect to the Internet.
• Only 3G / 4G - Use only 3G / 4G to connect to the Internet.

Configuration 3G / 4G Connections

1. To configure the Internet via USB modem (3G / 4G) go to Net (NETWORK) - 3G..

• Region: Russia
• Mobile Internet Service Provider: Choose Your Opartor Communication
• Connection Mode: Connect automatically
• Authentication Type: Auto

2. If your telecom operator is not among the proposed, go to Additionally(Advanced Settings). Let the point on " Specify manually set number, APN, username and password"Here we enter data from your telecom operator. After entering the settings, click Save(Save).

3. To configure Internet connection via WAN-port go to Net(NETWORK) - WAN.. Here in the grade WAN Connection Type(Wan Connection Type) Choose the type of connection that your provider is used.

Configuring PPPOE Connection

1. In field Wan connection type (Wan Connection Type.): Select PPPoE / Russia PPPoe
2. Username
3. Password ( Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Secondary connection(Secondary Connection): Disable (Disabled)
5. WAN connection mode(Wan Connection Mode): Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
6. Save (Save). Internet is configured.

Setting up L2TP connection

1. WAN Connection Type L2TP / Russia L2TP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Put the point on Dynamic IP. (Dinamic IP)
5. IP address / server name
6. MTU size (in bytes)
7. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
8. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save). Internet is configured.

Setting up PPTP (VPN) with automatic receipt of the local IP address (DHCP)

1. WAN Connection Type (Wan Connection Type): Select PPTP / Russia PPTP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Put the point on Dynamic IP. (Dinamic IP)
5. IP address / server name (Server IP Address / Name) - address or server name (indicated in the contract)
6. MTU size (in bytes) (MTU Size) - change the value by 1450 or less
7. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
8. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save).

Setting PPTP (VPN) with a static local IP address

1. WAN Connection Type (Wan Connection Type): Select PPTP / Russia PPTP
2. Username(User Name): Your login under the contract
3. Password (Password): Your password under the contract. In some firmware, just below asks Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
4. Choose Static IP. (Static IP Address)
5. In fields IP address / server name (Server IP Address / Name) IP address (IP Address), Subnet mask (Subnet Mask), Main gate (Gateway) We enter data from the contract. In field DNS. You can enter DNS. Address of your provider
6. Connection mode (Wan Connection Mode) - Connect automatically (Connect Automatically)
7. After the introduction of the above settings click Save (Save).

NAT with automatic receipt of IP address (DHCP)

1. In the WAN Connection Type field ( Wan Connection Type.): Select Dinamic IP. (Dynamic IP)
2. Press Save. (Save). Internet is configured.

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router

Configure Wi-Fi connection. In the side menu, go to Wireless mode (Wireless). In the window that opens, enter the following settings:

1. Field Wireless Name Name (SSID): Enter the name of the wireless network
2. Region (Region): Russia
3. Channel (Chanel): Auto
4. Mode (Mode): 11BGN Mixed
5. Channel width Channel Width: Automatic (Automatic)
6. Turn on wireless broadcasting and Enable SSID broadcasting - Talk
7. Press below the button Save (Save)

Configure Wi-Fi encryption. In the side menu proceed to Protection of wireless mode (Wireless Security):

1. Select the type of encryption WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
2. Version - Automatically
3. Encryption - AES.
4. PSK Password (PSK Password): Enter a wi-fi password. Password should not be less than 8 characters
5. Press the Save button below. After saving the settings, the router will be prompted, ignore this requirement (red inscription below).

Forwarding / port forwarding

This feature automatically redirects the requests for certain services from the Internet to the appropriate host of your local network. firewall Router. Use this feature In the event that you want to create any server on the local network for the Router firewall (for example, a Web server or mail server). Go to B. Forwarding (FORWARDING),press Add New.

IP address - The network address of the device to which the request will be redirected. Port Service and Inner Port - port number you want to open Protocol - choose the required protocol condition - Included. Press Save.

On the Internet you can find a huge amount general Information About router settings. But sometimes you need help specific model. The domestic network of network devices present a huge number of routers. One of the best - tP-LINK router TL-MR3420. In this article, we will review this model, we will show how the setting is done, and tell me how the firmware is performed.

Router with support mobile modems

Specifications

TP-LINK presents its model as a Wi-Fi-router with mobile modems support, operating in the 802.11n range and providing wireless connection At speeds up to 300 Mbps. Guaranteed support for mobile modems 3G / 4G gSM standards and CDMA. therefore this router You can use even in those houses where the wired connection cannot be connected.

Since the mobile Internet is already catching up with the speed of wired, you can choose a solution from cellular operator And distribute the network using TP-LINK TL-MR3420 to all its devices. Available Setup automatic switching Between the mobile and wired network, which will ensure the permanent availability. High speed data exchange will allow transfer large volumes information. You may quickly connect by pressing one button using the QSS technology. Light setting up the required channel width to each device. WPA / WPA2 security protocol will reliably protect you from the threat from the outside. Two antennas will provide a powerful and stable signal.

Overview Menu and Setup

The router is connected in the traditional way. Connect it to the power grid, the Internet cable is stored in a blue connector, connect with the computer network cableWhich stick into one of the yellow connections. To use mobile modems, stick them into a USB port of the router.

The entrance to the setup menu is performed through any browser. Enter in the address bar 192.168.0.1. The program will request a login and password, by default they are installed as Admin / Admin. Enter all the data and click Login. The interface is made in the traditional green colors for the company. In the top menu, the company's logo and model name, in the left column - menu items, in the right - reference information, and in the middle is displayed system Information. In the main window you can see what version of firmware, network parameters, installations wireless mode and statistics used traffic.

When you first start, the router will offer fast setup. First of all, select Network Mode:

• Preferably 3G / 4G - mobile connection It will be the main, and the wired is optional.
• Preferably WAN - in this case, the main connection will be wired, mobile as auxiliary.
• Only WAN / 3G / 4G is the only connection will be cable or mobile, respectively.

It can be performed in the Network section - Internet access.

Setting mobile Internet Performed in the section Network - 3G / 4G. Select "Russia" in the "Region" paragraph and its operator in the drop-down list. All other installations leave automatic. If the operator is not in the list (which, in principle, unlikely), enter all configurations manually.

Cable connection setting is performed similarly: Network - WAN, Select Region Russia, Your Area and City, Provider Name from the list. If it is missing, select the connection type (find out from your provider) and add the necessary parameters (see the connection contract or specify the provider technical support).

After that, you need to configure network protection. Go to the "Wireless Mode" menu, rename the connection, select Wireless Broadcasting. By default, "11BGN mixed" is installed, we recommend to leave it. Then, in the "Wireless Protection" tab, activate WPA / WPA2-PERSONAL and AES encryption. Change standard password. The remaining settings are quite specific, for everyday work to change them optional.

Firmware apparatus

To improve some functions and more stable operation, the manufacturer regularly produces new firmware. You can update them yourself and completely free. To do this, you need to download the software file from the official TP-LINK site for this link.

First you need to select the hardware version. You can find it on the bottom surface of the device. Near barcode with serial number You can see the designation V1, V2 or V3. Besides main page The settings menu also displays this information in the "Equipment Version" string.

On the manufacturer's website, open the list of versions, select your in the pop-up window, go to the "Firmware" tab and download last version. Next, unpack the archive with the firmware file. His extension must be bin. In the router settings window, go to the system tools - update the built-in software, select a file with the firmware and click the "Update" button. After a few minutes, the device will be rebooted and running with updated software. Please note that in most cases all settings will be reset to factory, so you will have to re-enter all the parameters.

Conclusion

The TP-LINK TL-MR3420 Wi-Fi Router is considered one of the best on the market. Its firmware works stably, provides a high-quality signal, he knows how to distribute the Internet with 3G modems, its setting is very simple. Therefore, if you are looking for a home solution, stop your choice on this model.