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

Definition: The TL-MR3020/MR3040 is connected to another device via Ethernet cord and acts as a wireless adaptor to send/receive the wireless signal from your wireless network.

Application: For a Smart TV, Media Player, or game console with an Ethernet port. Use the TL-MR3020/MR3040 to make your devices Wi-Fi enabled, granting them access to your wireless network.

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.

Switch the mode to Travel Router (AP) Mode, run Quick Setup

Go to Quick Setup-> Click Next

Select Client-> Click Next

Click Survey

Locate your router network name under the SSID column -> Click Connect

Security Settings: (Please match Security Settings with your existing router)

Please refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer for details

Password: (Please match Security Password with your existing router)

Click: Next

ClickReboot, and wait until it goes to 100% percent.

Relocate the TL-MR3020/MR3040

You may now connect the TL-MR3020/MR3040 directly into your Media Device, Game Console, Smart TV, Desktop Computer, or other devices that utilize an Ethernet port.

Congratulations! Your wired device is Wi-Fi enabled. It can connect to your wireless network without the Ethernet core.

Computer Setup Reversion

After the configuration, we need change the TCP/IP settings back on the computer.

Please refer to the last section of this FAQ for TL-MR3020.

Please refer to the last section of this FAQ for TL-MR3040.

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

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.