The TP-Link TL-MR3020 is a compact portable wireless router for travellers who want to share a compatible mobile broadband connection or a hotel’s wired internet connection with their Wi-Fi devices.

Its small travel-ready design combines 3G/4G USB modem support with Wireless N networking at speeds of up to 150Mbps. A side mode switch lets you choose between 3G/4G Router, WISP Client Router and Travel Router (AP) operation to suit the connection available. The router also supports a WAN failover backup strategy to help maintain internet access when a connection changes.

Key features

• Share a compatible 3G/4G USB modem connection with Wi-Fi devices.
• Use Travel Router mode to provide Wi-Fi from a hotel WAN cable.
• WISP Client Router mode supports connecting through an existing wireless network.
• Wireless N speeds reach up to 150Mbps.
• A compact travel-size design is easy to carry on trips.
• A USB power port lets it run from a laptop or power adapter.
• Built-in wireless security supports WEP and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

Compatibility

The router has one 10/100Mbps WAN/LAN port, a USB 2.0 port for a 3G/4G modem and a mini USB power port. It supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi using IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards. A compatible USB modem is needed for mobile broadband use; check modem compatibility before buying. Good to know: a USB modem and the power adapter are not included in every listed package version, so check the package contents for the supplied hardware.

In the box

• TP-Link TL-MR3020
• Quick Installation Guide
• USB Cable
• Ethernet Cable

Specifications

For travel, backup connectivity or a small shared Wi-Fi setup, the TL-MR3020 offers several ways to get connected in a compact router.