Setting up a tp link tl mr3420 router: step-by-step instructions. Setting up a tp link tl mr3420 router: step-by-step instructions Using third-party software on TP - Link devices

In this article we will talk about the TL-MR3420 router and its compatibility with USB modems from different operators in Ukraine and Russia. The main problem is that the TP-Link TL-MR3420 (like any other router) may not work with all modems and operators. And before purchasing this router, you must check it for compatibility with your modem. Better yet, choose a modem from the list of compatible modems specifically for this router (if you are planning to buy it, or have already bought it). It may turn out that after purchasing, connecting the modem and setting up, the router simply does not see the modem, or refuses to connect to the Internet.

How to check if the modem is compatible with TP-Link TL-MR3420?

The official TP-Link website has lists of compatible modems specifically for this router. Everything is very confusing there. Now I'll show you how to view these lists. They are different for Ukraine and Russia.

Important point! If the modem is in the compatibility list, then there is no 100% guarantee that everything will work. I already wrote above that a lot depends on the firmware and hardware version. Yes, and modem firmware can change.

But if The modem is not in the compatibility list, this does not mean that it is not supported by the TL-MR3420. This modem just wasn’t tested by TP-Link.

1 As far as I understand, to check modems Ukrainian operators you need to follow the link http://www.tp-link.ua/ru/download/TL-MR3420_V2.html#Compatibility, select your hardware version of the router (it is indicated at the bottom of the router itself, if you have not bought it yet, you can check with the sellers what hardware version they have in stock). Next, on the “Compatibility” tab, click on the link “List of compatible 3G/3.75G USB modems”.

Save the file to your computer, open it through Excel and look for the required modem in the list.

2 If you have Russian operator modem, then follow the link http://www.tp-linkru.com/download/TL-MR3420_V2.html#Compatibility. In the same way, having selected the hardware version of the router, on the “Compatibility” tab, follow the link.

A list of compatible modems will open. Where is the modem model, operator, etc. Also carefully read the information that is at the beginning of the page.

What modems does it work with?

Works exactly with Verizon USB720. This is the Ukrainian provider Intertelecom. Should also work with Huawei EC 306.

Models that I found in reviews (can't guarantee compatibility): Verizon UM150-VW, LGVL600, HUAWEI E1550, SIERRA598U, PANTECH UM-185, HUAWEI E352, Novatel U760, Pantech UM190, Pantech UM150.

In fact, the TP-Link TL-MR3420 supports a lot of modems.

How to configure TP-Link TL-MR3420 with a 3G/4G USB modem?

Very simple. I wrote about this in the article: . Everything is the same there.

Brief instructions using the TL-MR3420 as an example:

Turn on the router. We connect a USB modem to it. We connect via a network cable, or via WiFi from the device from which we will configure.

Let's go to . Or according to the instructions.

In the “Network” (WAN) – “3G/4G” section, we look to see if the router has detected our modem, then select the country, operator and connect to the Internet. If the connection is established, then save the settings.

If the provider is not in the list, then we set the number, username and password manually.

What should I do if the TP-Link TL-MR3420 does not detect the modem and does not connect to the Internet?

There are many options, let's look at the most popular:

If you are connecting the modem via a USB extension cable, then connect directly. No extension cord.
Update the firmware of the TL-MR3420 router. If you updated, but the modem is still not detected, then try installing a different firmware. Even older. This helps a lot.
Write to TP-Link support. Describe everything in detail. Specify the hardware version of the router, modem model, operator. Perhaps they will tell you what firmware to install, or send you a bin file for your modem.
If the modem is detected, but there is no connection to the Internet, then first check whether there is a connection via the modem from the computer. Make sure that you have specified the parameters correctly in the router settings. And is there coverage from your operator in the place where the router is installed?

That's all. In the comments you can ask your questions, and of course share useful information about this router. I hope you were able to set everything up and everything is working great. Best wishes!

Authorization

In order to get to the router’s web interface, you need to open your Internet browser and type 192. 168.1.1 in the address bar, Username - admin, Password – admin(provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not changed).

Changing the factory password

To ensure that no one but you can enter the router settings, you need to change the password to enter the settings.

To do this, select from the menu on the left System Tools(System Tools) – Password(Password) and enter the settings:

Previous username: old username, enter admin
Previous password: old password, enter admin
New username: enter a new username, you can leave admin
New Password: enter a new password
Confirm new password: confirm the new password

Setting up an Internet connection

Let's go to Net(Network) - Internet access(Internet Access). Here you choose how (by what technology) you will connect to the Internet:

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

Setting up 3G/4G Connections

1. To set up the Internet via a USB modem (3G/4G), go to Net(Network) - 3G.

Region: Russia
Mobile Internet service provider: Choose your communications provider
Connection mode: Connect automatically
Authentication Type: Auto

2. If your telecom operator is not among those offered, go to Additionally(Advanced Settings). Put a dot on " Specify manually Dial number, APN, username and password". Here we enter data from your telecom operator. After entering the settings, click Save(Save).

3. To set up an Internet connection via a WAN port, go to Net(Network) - WAN. Here in the column WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type) select the connection type that is used by your provider.

Setting up a PPPoE connection

In field WAN connection type (WAN Connection Type): select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE
Username
Password ( Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
Secondary connection(Secondary Connection): Disabled
WAN connection mode(WAN Connection Mode): Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
Save(Save). The Internet is configured.

Setting up an L2TP connection

WAN connection type L2TP/Russia L2TP
Username(User Name): your login according to the contract
Password ( Password): your password according to the agreement. In some firmware it asks a little lower Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
We put a point on Dynamic IP(Dynamic IP)
IP Address/Server Name
MTU size (in bytes)
Connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
After entering the above settings, click Save(Save). The Internet is configured.

Configuring PPtP (VPN) while automatically obtaining a local IP address (DHCP)

WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): select PPTP/Russia PPTP
Username(User Name): your login according to the contract
Password ( Password): your password according to the agreement. In some firmware it asks a little lower Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
We put a point on Dynamic IP(Dynamic IP)
IP Address/Server Name(Server IP Address/Name) - server address or name (specified in the contract)
MTU size (in bytes)(MTU size) - change the value to 1450 or less
Connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
After entering the above settings, click Save(Save).

Setting up PPtP (VPN) with a static local IP address

WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): select PPTP/Russia PPTP
Username(User Name): your login according to the contract
Password ( Password): your password according to the agreement. In some firmware it asks a little lower Confirm the password(Confirm Password)
Choose Static IP(Static IP address)
In the fields IP Address/Server Name(Server IP Address/Name), IP address(IP Address) Subnet mask(Subnet Mask) Main gate(Gateway) enter the data from the contract. In field DNS you can enter DNS your provider's address
Connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
After entering the above settings, click Save(Save).

NAT when automatically obtaining an IP address (DHCP)

In the WAN connection type field ( WAN Connection Type): select Dynamic IP(Dynamic IP)
Click Save(Save). The Internet is configured.

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router

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

Field Wireless network name(SSID): enter the name of the wireless network
Region(Region): Russia
Channel (Chanel): Auto
Mode: 11bgn mixed
Channel width(Channel Width): Automatic
Enable wireless broadcasting And Enable SSID Broadcast- put a tick
Click the button below Save(Save)

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

Selecting the encryption type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Version- Automatically
Encryption- AES
PSK Password: enter the password for the Wi-Fi network. The password must not be less than 8 characters
Click the Save button at the bottom. After saving the settings, you will be prompted to reboot the router; ignore this requirement (red inscription below).

Port forwarding/forwarding

This function automatically redirects requests for certain services from the Internet to the appropriate host on your local network, located behind the router’s firewall. This function should be used if you want to create a server (for example, a Web server or mail server) on the local network behind the router’s firewall. Let's go to Forwarding (Forwarding), press Add (Add New).

IP address- network address of the device to which the request will be redirected. Service Port and Internal Port- port number that needs to be opened Protocol- Select the required protocol State- On. Click Save.

The Tp-Link TL-MR3420 router is a router that supports 3G/4G networks with data transfer speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s.

Characteristics of the tp link tl mr3420 router

The technical characteristics of this model relative to its low price - the recommended cost of the router is only 1,600 rubles - are worthy of praise.

Detailed characteristics of the tp link tl mr3420 model can be found in the following illustrations:

In addition, the TL-MR3420 router is compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB modems, which is a huge plus in these times of Internet mobility. A complete list of supported modems is presented in the following illustrations:

Brief review of the tp link tl mr3420 router

The TL-MR3420 router is equipped with 2 signal reception/transmission antennas.

On the front side of the case there is an indicator panel, which consists of 10 elements:

"Nutrition";
“System” - an inactive indicator indicates a possible system failure;
“WLAN” - when the indicator blinks, the wireless data transmission function is active;
“WAN” and “LAN 1-4” - when the indicator is blinking, a device that is currently active is connected to the port;
“USB” - if the indicator is “on”, then the usb modem is connected, but is inactive; if it blinks, data is being transferred;
“WPS” - informs about the connection status of devices to the wireless network using . After successful connection, the indicator will turn off within 5 minutes.

On the rear panel there are connectors and ports for connecting external devices:

“Power” - for connecting a power supply;
“ON/OFF” - button to turn on/off (reboot) the router;
“LAN 4-1” - ports for connecting network devices;
“WAN” - port for connecting to an Internet line;
“WPS/RESET” - button to activate “WPS” (just press) and reset settings to factory settings (press and hold for more than 5 seconds).

On the side panel of the router there are:

"WiFi" button;
USB port – for connecting USB modems.

How to connect a tp link tl mr3420 router?

Before you begin installing and connecting the router, make sure that it meets the necessary requirements for the correct operation of the equipment:

there should be no heating elements in the immediate vicinity of the router;
possible electromagnetic interference should be minimized;
air humidity is within 10%~90%.

If the requirements are met, then:

install the router in the chosen location without connecting it to the power supply yet;
connect the provider cable to it (WAN port) or a USB modem and computer (LAN port);
plug the router into the network and press the “ON/OFF” button.

To further configure the router, follow.

How to set up an Internet connection?

To log into the web interface of the TL-MR3420 router, use the address 192.168.0.1, which must be entered in the address bar of any Internet browser (by default, both the login and password will be “admin”).

To set up an Internet connection, you will need the authorization data specified by the provider in the contract for providing Internet access.

The web interface consists of 15 main sections.

To create a new connection, open “Network”, then the “Internet Access” menu and select one of the options here:

“3G/4G only”;
“3G/4G preferred”;
"WAN preferred";
"WAN only."

Depending on the specified connection type, select one of the menu items “3G/4G” or “WAN”:

"3G/4G"

upon successful connection and detection of the usb modem, “Successfully detected” will appear in the first line;
then select the region and service provider;
select one of three connection modes;
"Authentication Type" select "Auto" (if the operator does not require "PAP" or "CHAP").

Now click on the “Advanced Settings” button

if you know the dial-up number, apn, username and password, enter them in the fields of the same name;
If necessary, you can specify your preferred DNS servers.

If the modem is not detected, then you will first need to download a file with the .bin extension (you can find it on the website http://www.tp-link.com in the “Support” section).

Click "Browse", select the downloaded file and click "Upload".

Then reboot the router and check the modem detection status.

"WAN"

In the first line “Connection type”, select one of the options according to the agreement with the provider:

"Dynamic IP"

"Static IP address"

Here you will need to specify the “IP address”, “Subnet mask” and “Default gateway”.

"PPPoE/PPPoE Russia"

Enter “Username” and “Password” twice.

If it is possible to implement “Dual Access”, select “Dynamic ip” or “Statistical ip”. Specify one of the connection options (the default is “Connect automatically”).

To select your preferred “DNS” servers, click “Advanced settings” and enter the required addresses.

"BigPond Cable"

In addition to the username and password, specify “Authentication Server” and “Authentication Domain”.

“L2TP/L2TP Russia” or “PPTP/PPTP Russia”

Setting up wifi on a tp link mr3420 router

To set up a wireless network, open the “Wireless Mode” section and specify the “Wireless Network Name” (the remaining parameters can be left at default).

Go to the Wireless Security menu

and select one of the proposed protection modes:

1 “WEP” - you will need to fill in the “Key” line.

2 “WPA WPA2 – Enterprise” - specify “Radius IP address” and “Radius server password”.

3 “WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal” - enter the password in the line of the same name.

Setting up IPTV

Setting up the operation of the router with a TV set-top box is carried out in the “IPTV:

“Automatic” - using “IGMP Proxy”, LAN ports work without changes, which provides access to viewing via wireless and wired connections;
“Bridge” - you will need to specify the port number to which the set-top box was connected;
“802.1Q Tag VLAN” - specify the “VLAN Tag ID” and configure port grouping (if required by the service provider).

Additional router features

As additional options, it is worth considering the “WDS” setting, i.e. turning "TL-MR3420" into:

to enable this function, you must check the “WDS” line in the “Wireless Settings” section;
indicate “SSID” - this is the name of the access point;
"BSSID" is (or just click on the "Search" button and select an access point from the list);
select “Key Type” and enter a password similar to an existing access point.

To summarize, it is worth saying that the “TL-MR3420” is a solid, high-quality router for creating a home network with a simple, intuitive interface and decent technical characteristics.

TP Link TL-MR3420 is one of the most worthy representatives of budget class routers that support settings for Internet-based networks from Rostelecom. Among the huge range of routers, choosing the most suitable model for home or office use is very difficult. If you plan to create a small working network and connect additional equipment, for example, then the TL-MR3420 router from TP Link will be the best option, which will not only allow you to organize the uninterrupted operation of all devices, but will also help reduce costs.

Setting up the TP Link TL-MR3420 router from Rostelecom

The TP Link TL-MR3420 router is very popular for setting up services provided by Rostelecom. To start working with the equipment, we will need to connect the power supply, Internet cable (WAN) and Ethernet cord to the corresponding connectors located on the back of the router. Then we must proceed to connecting the network cable to the computer, with the help of which further configuration will be carried out. The compact body of the TL-MR3420 model contains three devices:

3G modem (USB-Ethernet output);
Wi-Fi access point;
LAN router.

This allows you to make a router from TP Link a universal equipment that does not take up much space in your home or office.

Selecting a location for installation and connecting the device

Before you start connecting the TP Link TL-MR3420 yourself or use the services of a specialist from Rostelecom, you need to choose the optimal location for installing the equipment. There are recommendations to consider:

availability of free space (at least 30 cm above the router);
absence of a nearby heat source (it is advisable to avoid places where direct sunlight may fall);
Possibility of quick access to connectors.

A suitable option is often to place the router on one of the walls, where there is sufficient air access for ventilation of the equipment.

Setting up the TP Link TL-MR3420 web interface for Rostelecom

The router is configured using the interface on the web page. It will not take a significant amount of time, thanks to the intuitive layout of the options. To enter the basic parameters, go to the WAN network subsection and select the connection that corresponds to the tariff plan. To organize a PPPoE connection, enter the password and login data into the appropriate fields. This information is issued to the subscriber at the time the contract is concluded. After filling in the data for connecting Rostelecom, we confirm and save the changes.

You can view price offers for roaming from Rostelecom abroad at.

When setting up the TP Link TL-MR3420 router with a connection to services from Rostelecom, you must adhere to the following sequence:

open an Internet browser;
enter the device’s IP address in the address bar (192.168.0.1);
go through the authorization procedure by entering your login and password information (by default this is admin/admin);
specify the connection details of the provider.

You can also select additional device parameters that are used by the subscriber, for example, television.

Attention! If Internet access from Rostelecom is provided using ADSL technology, then you will need to configure the connection on the modem, and only then connect the Ethernet cable from it to the router connector. In this case, it will be unnecessary to enter your Internet login information on the router itself.

Wi-Fi network settings

The TP Link TL-MR3420 router works not only as a wired router. With its help, you can easily organize Internet distribution for your entire home or office network by connecting wireless equipment and several devices with Ethernet connectors.

To configure Wi-Fi parameters in the TP Link TL-MR3420 router, you need to activate the corresponding communication module, with the help of which the Internet will be distributed from Rostelecom. To do this, in the web interface, go to the section called “Wireless Mode”. Here we arbitrarily set the name of the Wi-Fi point, and also select the network protection parameters. After confirming and saving the options, the wireless connection will be completely ready for use.

The high performance of TP Link TL-MR3420 for a budget device and support for high-speed data transfer standards up to 300 Mbit/s allow its owners to comfortably use the Internet connection. With its help, you can create a wireless secure network and use the router for internal data exchange. The equipment makes it possible to quickly and easily organize a home network with support for IP television and telephony from Rostelecom.

A software update can solve problems with previous software versions and improve the current operation of the device.

FOR UPDATE

IMPORTANT: To avoid problems when updating the software, please read the following information about the update procedure.

Check that the hardware version and software version match. Installing the wrong software version may damage your device and void your warranty. (Usually V1.x =V1)

It is NOT recommended to install a software version that is not intended for your region. Click to select your region and download the most current software version.

DO NOT turn off the power during the update process as this may damage the router
Do NOT update your router software over Wi-Fi unless this is the only way.
It is recommended that all users stop using all Internet applications on the computer or disconnect the network cable from client devices before updating.

Note: Configuration files may not be installed correctly on new firmware versions that require a factory reset.

Recommendations for updating software: Wi-Fi router, Wi-Fi router with ADSL2+ modem, Wi-Fi signal amplifier


Publication date: 2015-01-16	Russian language	File size: 3.28 MB

Using third-party software on devicesTP- Link

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TP-Link products contain code developed by third parties, including code developed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 1/version 2/version 3 or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). You may use the corresponding software under the terms of the GPL license.

You can view, print and download the relevant GPL license terms. The GPL Source Center provides you with downloadable GPL source code for the relevant software used in TP-Link products, as well as other information, including a list of TP-Link software that contains GPL source code.