TP-Link TL-MR105 User Manual

TP-Link TL-MR105 User Manual

300mbps wireless n 4g lte router
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300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router
TL-MR105
© 2023 TP-Link REV1.0.0
1910013413

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router TL-MR105 © 2023 TP-Link REV1.0.0 1910013413...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 3. 1. Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router ......
  • Page 3 Chapter 7 Parental Controls Chapter 8 SMS 8. 1. View Messages ............. 34 8.
  • Page 4 Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network 12. 1. Set System Time ............65 12.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Get To Know Your 4G Lte Router

    Chapter Get to Know Your 4G LTE Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your 4G LTE Router Product Overview The 4G LTE Router shares the latest generation 4G LTE network with multiple Wi-Fi devices, anywhere you want. With Ethernet ports and internal antennas, the router provides wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your 4G LTE Router Name Status Indication The wireless function is enabled. Flashing WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. (Wi-Fi) The wireless function is disabled. At least one LAN port is connected to a powered-on device. No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device or the LAN port is (LAN) not connected properly.
  • Page 9: Bottom Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your 4G LTE Router Item Description POWER Port For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter. For connecting to your PCs or other Ethernet network devices. LAN1/WAN, LAN2 In wireless router mode, the LAN2/WAN port is used for connecting to a Cable/FTTH/ VDSL/ADSL device.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your 4G LTE Router • Plug & Play with SIM Card • (Optional) Install External Antennas...
  • Page 11: Position Your 4G Lte Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Position Your 4G LTE Router With the router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the actual environment where your router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness and number of walls.
  • Page 12: Optional) Install External Antennas

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Wait until the Internet LED is on, your router is connected to the internet successfully. Note: If the Internet LED does not turn on, please refer to FAQ > Connect your device to the router, then enjoy the internet! Method 1: Wired Connect your computer to the LAN port on the router via an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 3 ) Enable External Antennas.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Log In To Your 4G Lte Router

    Chapter Log In to Your 4G LTE Router...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Log In to Your 4G LTE Router With a web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the 4G LTE Router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.
  • Page 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Sign Up Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID.
  • Page 18: Create A Connection Profile

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Create a Connection Profile If your ISP settings are not detected by the router, you can create an internet connection profile by following the steps below: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 19: Test Internet Connectivity

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Specify the Profile Name, Username and Password. Select the Type, APN Type Authentication Type according to your ISP. Click to make the settings effective and the new profile will be used to set up a new connection.
  • Page 20: Wireless Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page. Click Start to test the internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the gray box. Wireless Router Mode The router support two operation modes, 3G/4G Router Mode and Wireless Router mode.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections In wireless router mode, you can use 3G/4G network as a backup solution for internet access. When 3G/4G Backup enabled, your router will be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails. To enable or disable 3G/4G Backup, go to...
  • Page 22: Chapter 5 Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.
  • Page 23: Register A Tp-Link Id

    TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your cloud router as an Admin.
  • Page 24: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router as Users. Admin account and User accounts both can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, except that user accounts cannot: •...
  • Page 25: Add An Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one. 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User. 5 3 2 Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router 1.
  • Page 26: Manage The Router Via Tp-Link Tether App

    TP-Link Tether simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Launch the Tether app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Click + on the top right corner and select Router >...
  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these four network security functions. You can protect your home network through the SPI firewall, or prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, even block Internet access completely by using Service Filtering.
  • Page 28: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    This function is enabled by default, and it’s recommended to keep the default settings. Follow the steps below to configure Firewall. Visit http:///tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 29: Access Control

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 30 Chapter 6 Network Security 3 Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table.
  • Page 31: Ip & Mac Binding

    Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 32 Chapter 6 Network Security To bind the unconnected device 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the MAC Address IP Address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click Save. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks.
  • Page 33: Chapter 7 Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
  • Page 34 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays only. How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Basic Advanced >...
  • Page 35 Keyword. You can add up to 200 keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.
  • Page 36 Chapter 7 Parental Controls 2 ) If you wish to block all internet browsing access, do not add any keyword to the Whitelist. 10 Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and click Save. Done! Now you can control your children’s internet access according to your needs.
  • Page 37: Chapter 8 Sms

    Chapter This chapter introduces how to use the SMS functions to view and write messages, keep drafts and specify the message center number. You can easily monitor your data usage by sending a message to your carrier. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 38: View Messages

    Chapter 8 View Messages Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > > Inbox page. Click the icon to unfold and read the content of the message.
  • Page 39: View Sent Messages

    Send to send the message or click Save to save the message to the Drafts. View Sent Messages Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > >...
  • Page 40 It is not recommended to change it for a wrong message center number will affect the SMS function of the router. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 41: Chapter 9 Guest Network

    Chapter Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency.
  • Page 42: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 9 Guest Network Create a Network for Guests Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. Create a 2.4GHz guest network.
  • Page 43 Chapter 9 Guest Network • Allow Guests to See Each Other Select this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors, Samba, Ping, and FTP. •...
  • Page 44: Chapter 10 Nat Forwarding

    TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPnP and DMZ.
  • Page 45: Translate Address And Port By Alg

    “control/data” protocols: FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password or your TP-Link ID. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 46: Share Local Resources In The Internet By Virtual Server

    Home How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 47: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 4 Click View Existing Applications, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be auto-populated. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field. 5 Click Save to save the settings. Note: 1.
  • Page 48: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 49: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    DMZ with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 50 Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. Xbox 4G LTE Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router; Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 51: Chapter 11 Specify Your Network Settings

    Chapter Specify Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the router using the web-based management page. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade Your ISP Information • PIN Management •...
  • Page 52: Upgrade Your Isp Information

    Download the latest ISP upgrade file from the Support page at www.tp-link.com your computer. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > Network >...
  • Page 53: Data Settings

    Follow the steps below to monitor your data usage. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 54: Lan Settings

    IP subnet, you can change it. Follow the steps below to change your IP address. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 55: Use The 4G Lte Router As A Dhcp Server

    To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically. Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 56: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 57: Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 58 Chapter 11 Specify Your Network Settings Enable the Wireless Network 2.4GHz. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective. • To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: Enter a new SSID.
  • Page 59: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Press the WPS button of the client device within two minutes. Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the router Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 60: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Method 3 Enter the router’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 61: View Wireless Information

    Chapter 11 Specify Your Network Settings Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page. Toggle on the button to enable the Wireless Schedule feature.
  • Page 62: Advanced Wireless Settings

    You can also see the wrieless details by clicking the router icon on Basic > Network Map. • To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > Wireless >...
  • Page 63: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 11 Specify Your Network Settings • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds. •...
  • Page 64: Create Static Routes

    DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 65 1 Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable DHCP function of Router 2. 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 66: Ipv6 Tunnel

    Chapter 11 Specify Your Network Settings • Network Destination - The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.
  • Page 67: Ussd

    Specify Your Network Settings solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both IPv6 and IPv4 run independently. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 68: Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network

    Chapter Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your router’s network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set System Time • Control LEDs • Update the Firmware • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings •...
  • Page 69: Set System Time

    Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 70: Control Leds

    The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 71: Online Upgrade

    2. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware. 3. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 12 3 1 Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 72: Reboot The Modem Router

    Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network • To back up configuration settings: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer.
  • Page 73: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Reboot. • To Reboot Manually Locate the Manual Reboot section and click Reboot.
  • Page 74: Local Management

    You can also allow only one device to manage the router. Follow the steps below to specify the local management. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 75: Icmp Ping

    Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the router. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools>...
  • Page 76: System Log

    For example when your router does not work properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 77: Cwmp

    Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, connection, and diagnostics to this device. You may configure this function under your ISP’s instructions. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 78 Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network If you want to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration Server) periodically, enable Inform and set the Inform Interval. Enter the ACS URL, username and password provided by your ISP. Select the interface used by TR-069 client. Determine whether to display SOAP messages on serial console or not.
  • Page 79 Q1 How do I restore my router to its factory default settings? With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel until the Power LED starts flashing. Note: Once the router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure the router. Q2 What should I do if I forget my password? •...
  • Page 80 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 81 • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4 What can I do if I cannot access the internet? Verify that your SIM card is an LTE or WCDMA card.
  • Page 82 parameters are incorrect, click Create Profile and enter the correct parameters, then select the new profile from the Profile Name list. Check the PIN settings: 1 ) Open a web browser and log in to the web management page. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 83 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example); 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 84 5 ) Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click it, and then select Properties; 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.
  • Page 85 7 ) Connect to wireless network. • If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below: Check the WLAN LED indicator on your router; Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem, move closer if it is currently too far away;...
  • Page 86 3 ) If it continues saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password on your wireless router/modem; Note: Wireless password/Network Security Key is case-sensitive. 4 ) Connect to wireless network. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network.
  • Page 87 WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 (25dBm±1dBm) LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41 (23dBm±2dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/...
  • Page 88 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開 口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置 中。 • 請不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Equipment name 型號(型式):TL-MR105 設備名稱:300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 Unit 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Cadmium...
  • Page 89 備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 2: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
  • Page 90 Explanations of the symbols on the product label Note: Symbols may vary from products. Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current Direct current Polarity of d.c. power connector For indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth...
  • Page 91 Operator's manual Stand-by "ON"/"OFF" (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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