TP-Link N150 Wireless 3G/4G Portable Router with Access Point/WISP/Router Modes (TL-MR3020)

I bought this on the recommendation of a friend just before an overseas trip. My expectations were low: I have had disappointing experiences with various "travel" devices in the past. Also, my collection of prepaid mobile-data dongles all behave badly enough when plugged into my laptop -- the software you install on your laptop to control them is always doing nasty things. So to add a third-party device into the mix seemed to me like a recipe for disaster. However, having configured the TP-LINK before my trip, on arrival at my destination I topped up the prepaid carrier account for my dongle, plugged it into the TP-LINK, connected to the TP-LINK management screen via a browser from my laptop, and started up the mobile-data connection: I was up and running in 2 minutes. The TP-LINK performed flawlessly for my whole stay. Not only was the dongle better behaved when plugged into the TP-LINK than when plugged into my laptop, but also we were able to use the Internet connection concurrently from my wife's laptop, my iPad, and my iPod Touch. The wifi signal was strong enough to penetrate the wall into the bedroom, so I got a good signal from my iPad in there (even in the bathroom off the bedroom). Another benefit: I was able to put the TP-LINK close to the window to get the best signal, while I used my laptop was anywhere I wanted to use it. In summary, it was just like using my wifi at home (although obviously not quite as fast). I also like how this device looks (as though it was designed by Apple).

Have an Ipad from work with 4G Verizon cellular service. Rarely used it so i was wondering what I could do with the SIM card with other devices. I put the SIM in an old Samsung Galaxy S5 and turned it into a data only VOIP phone. Then wondered about a 4G wifi router. Came across the MR3020. Bought a few to play around with cheap price etc, I actually didnt do my research before I purchased. I want to be able to just insert the SIM card into the router but that cant be done. You need to purchase a compatible USB cellular modem to plug into the MR3020. I got a few used Verizon VL600s off Ebay for $13. First thing was to update the MR3020 firmware. Then download and install VZ Access Manager. So I plugged in the VL600 into the laptop and the VZ Access Manager updated the VL 600 firmware. Now at first I thought this was not working so I opened the VL600 and saw that SIM card I put in was a micro but the VL600 used an older full size so I had to position the mico just right to get the contacts lined up. Once that was done I had Internet access on the laptop. I plugged the VL600 ino the USB port on the MR3020. Connected to the MR3020 internal WEB configuration - set the 3G/4G settings to Verizon and had Internet access, So I see this as a better setup over the router I originally wanted that used a SIM card. This way I can supply net access to whomever needs it via the MR3020 or used it in the VL600 in my laptop and can always pop the SIM back into the Galaxy S5 data VOIP. All bases covered! So yes this MR3020 does work as expected with the VL600 with ZERO issues - cant beat the cost of these devices for multiple net connections. So if you have a spare SIM card in a tablet now you can use it a phone/USB modem/ 3G/4G router - \o/

Where to start with this one. Let's start with the basics. Unlike other portable devices used to connect at hotels, etc. this one is actually two pieces. The device itself, and a rather beefy power supply. That was my first unpleasant surprise. If you're looking for a self-contained unit, look elsewhere. Now, let's talk about the functionality. The 4G disconnects randomly. (I should note that the dongle works fine when connected to a computer--so it's not the 4G dongle or coverage.) Troubleshooting this isn't something that is easily done. It is necessary to connect to the "router" (I'll tell you why that is in quotes in a moment.) and pull up a status page. The light doesn't work correctly. The software on the device is the worst that I've used in a LONG time. Almost EVERY change requires a reboot of the device, which sucks 1 - 2 minutes you'll never see again. That doesn't seem like a lot. But, death by a thousand cuts, as they say. You start making 5 changes (SSID change, password change, administrative name change, network address range change, etc.), that 1-2 minutes adds up pretty quickly. The AP mode is absolutely useless in situations where you want all devices NATing behind one address. It doesn't support it--at all. Even if you enable the DHCP on the device, it doesn't NAT. In fact, enabling DHCP only prevents you from going out of the network at all. (I suppose I could have tried to reverse-engineer the hotel's gateway address to see if that would help. Other routers that support this functionality just work. Plug them in, they work. This one...not so much. I cannot emphasize enough that this functionality just does not work. The WISP mode works...sometimes. I was at a hotel the other day at which the device wouldn't latch on to an IP address. My devices could--the MR3020 could not. And did not. So, my advice: Move on and find another device from another manufacturer. This one doesn't deserve the money you spend, nor the amount of time you spend trying to make it do things it just can't do.

This is a nifty little gadget. When I moved to the midwest, I wanted internet access without adding an additional bill every month. So I started looking for devices that let me effectively use my cellphone's hotspot as a router. This here did the trick. And better yet, it is super cheap. The setup is simple. I logged into the device, configured it to use my hotspot as its WAN connection, and connected a CAT5 to my wireless router. Instant home network! This enabled me to use my hardwired blu-ray player for Netflix, AND let me print wirelessly from my laptop. The only issue is my phone has to be within range with the hotspot on, so I couldn't start a large download before I leave for work and have it done when I get home, but that's not the product's fault.

Unique product, works great and simply.

El TP-Link TL-MR3020 es un router de viaje Wi-Fi portátil con función 3G/4G de 300 Mbps que ofrece una excelente relación calidad/precio y durabilidad. Es un dispositivo compacto y fácil de usar, ideal para viajeros, estudiantes y profesionales que necesitan conectividad inalámbrica en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento. Una de las principales ventajas de este router es su capacidad para conectarse a redes 3G/4G mediante una tarjeta SIM. Esto lo convierte en una excelente opción para aquellos que viajan a lugares donde no hay acceso a redes Wi-Fi confiables o gratuitas. El router también tiene una función de punto de acceso, lo que permite compartir la conexión 3G/4G con varios dispositivos mediante Wi-Fi. Otra gran ventaja del TP-Link TL-MR3020 es su facilidad de uso. El dispositivo es fácil de configurar y usar, con una interfaz web intuitiva y una aplicación móvil para el control y gestión de la conexión. Además, su tamaño compacto lo hace fácil de llevar en un bolso o mochila, lo que lo convierte en una excelente opción para viajeros. En cuanto a la calidad de construcción, el TP-Link TL-MR3020 es un dispositivo robusto y duradero. Está hecho con materiales de alta calidad y se somete a pruebas rigurosas para garantizar su durabilidad. Esto significa que los usuarios no tendrán que preocuparse por problemas de funcionamiento o rotura debido a su portabilidad. En conclusión, el TP-Link TL-MR3020 es un excelente router de viaje Wi-Fi portátil con función 3G/4G que ofrece una excelente relación calidad/precio y durabilidad. Con su capacidad para conectarse a redes 3G/4G, su facilidad de uso y su construcción robusta, es una excelente opción para viajeros, estudiantes y profesionales que necesitan conectividad inalámbrica en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento.

Finde dieses Gerät sehr hilfreich. Ich verwende es mit einem Fonic-Surfstick. Vorteile: Man kann es dort aufstellen, wo der Empfang am besten ist. Dadurch bessert sich trotz zusätzlichen Gerätes (also des TP-Link) die Verbindungsleistung im Vergleich mit dem Einstöpseln des Surf-Stick direkt in den PC. Stromzufuhr über USB vom PC/Laptop od. per Netzteil (das Kabel ist allerdings recht kurz). Man kann mehrere Geräte damit verbinden: z.B. Laptop und Tablet und/oder Smartphone gleichzeitig od. zwei PCs. Empfangsleistung gut, auch schräg durch eine Wand (wenn der TP-Link z.B. zentral im Flur steht. Habe somit bisher nur die WLan (aber nicht die reine LAN-Funktion) verwendet. Einzig mir bisher aufgefallener Nachteil: Während mir beim direkten Anschluss des Surfsticks an den PC/das Laptop in der herstellereigenen Software der Kontostand (noch vorhandenes, geladenes Guthaben) angezeigt wird, sehe ich das über den TP-Link nicht und muss somit den Surfstick, wenn ich die Nutzungstage nicht von Hand mitzähle, in den PC einschieben und diesen manuell abrufen. Die Geschwindigkeit ist natürlich an der oberen Ecke nicht schneller als die des Surfsticks (wie sollte sie auch), aber − wie eingangs erwähnt − dadurch im Vergleich mit dem eingestöpselten Surfstick dadurch zu verbessern, dass man den TP-Link z.B. direkt ans Fenster oder eine Stelle stellt, die einen besseren Empfang ermöglicht. Ich jedenfalls würde mir den TP-Link für die genannten Funktionen wieder kaufen.

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This device was up and ready to roll in minutes. The packing has a curious resemblance to Apple ® Inc's AirPort Express and includes an USB power supply, ethernet cable, quick setup guide and a half sized a CD-ROM resource disc. The last is optional as you can download an extremely detailed PDF from TP-Link's website. The web/router interface is highly navigable and good for those seeking to tweak their configurations. Renaming the SSID and reassigning an encryption password is very easy. And now for the most important bit....Adding a 3G USB modem. In my case it was immediately usable upon first use. My 3G USB modem is about four years old and licensed to very well known UK/European ISP and made by Huawei of China. The web/router interface also enables you to look up ISPs but it should immediately connect. It has several modes of use. 3G USB Modem, WISP and AP (Access Point). It can also be used as a repeater, i.e. it can extend the range of an existing router. It appears to be quite generic in that it works with most platforms. I am currently using Mac OS X, Linux , FreeBSD and MS Windows. The literature does not mention Windows 8, but I cannot see any reason why it would not function under that OS. iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS should all work. After all, it's a wireless router. This product is a bargain and so far I have no complaints. Again, a great product for any seeking to use a 3G USB modem through WiFi for laptops, smartphones,tablets. and even desktops through ethernet. Impressive device. Great service from Amazon.co.uk regarding delivery. Well done.