How to Configure the WISP Mode on the TL-MR3020 and TL-MR3040

Definition:The TL-MR3020/MR3040 borrows existing wireless Internet and broadcasts it using a different network name(SSID). This application can create two individual networks for two groups of users sharing one Internet.

Application: Small restaurant,shop,bar,home,office and others where Internet service needs to be provided for guests without revealing the SSID of the existing network for hosts.

Information of Root Router:

LAN IP:192.168.43.1

SSID:Cindy

Encryption Type:WPA2-PSK

Passphrase:11111111

Access web interface

Please refer to this FAQ to log into the web interface of TL-MR3020

Please refer to this FAQ to log into the web interface of TL-MR3040.

Go to Quick Setup-> Click Next

Choose the WAN Connection your ISP is using. In most cases,it will be Dynamic IP.

If you’re not sure, please consult with your ISP customer service or refer to the link below:

Application Requirement Choose WAN Connection Type on my TP-Link router

Procedures are different according to the Connection Type you choose.

Click Survey.

Find the root router’s SSID, then click on Connect.

Client Setting:

Confirm the Wireless Key type and input the same Wireless Password of your root router.

AP Setting:

Create a Local SSID for TL-MR3020/MR3040,Click Next.

Click Reboot, and wait until it goes to 100%.

Now all the basic configurations have been finished. Please go to Status page. Then you can check the information under WAN to see whether you have successfully connected to your WISP.

Note: If the there are no IP parameters (all zeroes: 0.0.0.0) displayed here, the connection to your WISP must be not successful. Please consult your service provider for more information to configure the router again.

If it doesn't work, please feel free to contact us(support@tp-link.com).

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