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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...
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.
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.
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.
Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your 4G LTE Router • Plug & Play with SIM Card • (Optional) Install External Antennas...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 >...
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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: •...
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.
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 >...
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.
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 >...
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 >...
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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.
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 >...
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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.
Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
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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 >...
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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.
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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.
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: •...
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.
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 > >...
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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 >...
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.
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.
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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. •...
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.
“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 >...
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 >...
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.
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 >...
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 >...
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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 >...
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 •...
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 >...
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 >...
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.
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 >...
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 >...
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.
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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.
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 >...
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 >...
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.
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 >...
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. •...
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.
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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 >...
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.
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 >...
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 •...
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 >...
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.
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 >...
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.
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.
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 >...
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>...
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.
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 >...
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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.
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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? •...
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4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
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• 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.
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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 >...
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2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example); 3 ) Select and right click on...
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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.
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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;...
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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.
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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/...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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