Gadget Review

TP-Link TL-MR3040 Router – Portable Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless N Router

May 6, 2014

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TP-Link TL-MR3040 is a portable mobile wireless networking platform paired with a 3G/4G USB modem. TL-MR3040 can broadcast a wireless signal at up to 150Mbps around a room; simultaneously, you can setup up to five devices to access the Internet through Wi-Fi. It supports the latest wireless communication standard – 4G LTE technology, with a high download speed of up to 100 Mbps and upload speed of up to 50 Mbps and powered with an internal 2000 mAh battery.

The 2000mAh internal battery capable of powering a shared 3G/4G network at 150 Mbps for up to 4 hours at full 802.11n speed and range. The device can be powered via its USB cable and included adapter by connecting it to a Laptop or PC’s USB port. The TL-MR3040 provides a mode switch on the side of the router for easy operation modes change. Users can select one of three operation modes – 3G/4G Mode, WISP Mode, and AP Mode simply by flipping the switch instead of logging in to the web-based user interface. Featuring both a WAN and 3G/4G USB port, the TL-MR3040 can utilize both wired and 3G/4G wireless connections to create a powerful wireless network.

Compatible with LTE/ HSPA+/UMTS/EVDO 3G/4G USB modems
Features a 2000mAh battery for maximum usage time
Three operation modes available for different situations: 3G/4G Router, Travel Router (AP), WISP Client Router
150Mbps wireless speeds for rapid sharing and increased signal range
4G LTE Modems Compatibility apply to TL-MR3040 Version 2.0 ONLY

The key features of the TP-Link TL-MR3040 Router

Share a 3G/4G mobile connection, compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EVDO 3G/4G USB modems
Battery-powered, portable design, light and small enough for you to take anywhere
Wireless N speed up to 150Mbps

IP-based bandwidth control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each connected device
A micro USB port to be connected to your laptop or power adapter for power supply
Three working modes: 3G/4G Router, Travel Router (AP), WISP Client Router

Easy operation modes change at a flip of the operation mode switch

The main hardware specifications of the TP-Link TL-MR3040 Router

Interface: 1 10/100 Mbps WAN/LAN port, USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G modem, a micro USB port for power supply
LED: Power, WLAN, Ethernet, Internet

Button Power: On/Off Button, Reset Button, Operation Mode Switch
Dimensions (W X D X H) : 3.9 x 2.4 x 0.6 in. (100 x 62 x 16 mm)
Weight: 3.3 ounces (94g)

Antenna Type: Internal Antenna
Power Supply: Internal 2000mAh rechargeable battery, 5VDC/1.0A external power adapter
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, Windows 8, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux

The wireless and software features of TP-Link TL-MR3040 Router

Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Frequency : 2.4-2.4835GHz
Signal Rate: Up to 150Mbps

EIRP : <20dBm
Wireless Security: Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, Wireless MAC Filtering, Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast
Operating Modes: 3G/4G Router, Travel Router (AP), WISP Client Router

WAN Type: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russia PPPoE, Bigpond Cable, L2TP/Russia L2TP, PPTP/Russia PPTP
DHCP: DHCP server, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
Port Forwarding: Virtual Server, Port Triggering, DMZ, UPnP

Access Control: Parental Control, Bandwidth Control, Local Management, Remote Management, Access Schedule, Advanced Routing
Security: Firewall, VPN, ALG, IP&MAC Binding, DoS Protection