In Car On-The-Go Internet using a 4G router - TP Link MR 3020

TP Link MR 3020 4G router

Package contents
( not included in the package is a usb car adapter
[optional accessory ]  )

Share the freedom of 4G! Powered by a laptop or power adapter, the TL-MR3020 allows you to easily share a 3G/4G mobile connection with family and friends practically anywhere. By connecting a 3G/4G USB modem to the router, a 3G or 4G Wi-Fi hotspot is instantly established. If your exsting device does not support 4G sharing, please upgrade it to the latest firmware.

Travel-sized Design and Mini USB Port

What makes this router so convenient is its’ travel-sized design and Mini USB Port that can be connected to any Laptop or Power Adapter for power. As long as you have your laptop, the TL-MR3020 you can create a wireless cloud that can be shared by iPads, iTouches, Android Phones, Kindles and the vast majority of other portable Wi-Fi enabled devices. 

High Compatibility Globally-Tested in Field

Compatibility is the most important aspect to consider when you're selecting a 3G/4G router. To ensure the best compatibility between our routers and the modem you would use with the router, TP-LINK has made certain that our 3G/4G Routers are compatible with the ISPs in the regions in which they are sold. We have teams around the globe continually testing our routers with newly emerged modems to ensure that end users can feel confident that their routers will operate flawlessly where they live and work.

IP QoS – Control Your Bandwidth

With Quality of Service (QoS), you can determine how much bandwidth is allocated to each application. This ensures optimum utilization of bandwidth by controlling congestion and preventing bandwidth abuse. This way, users of a small network receive committed and specific bandwidth, preventing non-critical applications from degrading network performance.

Flexible Power Supply

TL-MR3020 provides you with a mini USB port to be connected to your laptop or power adapter for power.

Easy to Use

The TL-MR3020 can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. All you need to do is insert the USB modem into a router, search for its wireless SSID on your computer, and then connect to it. You can be online and surfing the internet in no time! Plus, a user guide is included in the provided CD to help you easily set up your wireless internet connections.

One Button Security Setup

The TL-MR3020 features Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) which allows you to setup your security by simply pressing the "WPS" button. This automatically establishes a WPA2 secure connection which is more secure than WEP encryptions. Not only is WPA2 faster than normal security setups, you won’t have to remember a password!

Features

Share a 3G mobile connection, compatible with 120+ UMTS/HSPA/EVDO 3G USB modems

Portable design, light and small enough for you to take anywhere

Wireless N speed up to 150Mbps

Quick security setup, faster and safer

IP-based bandwidth control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each connected device

A mini USB port to be connected to your laptop or power adapter for power supply

3G/WAN failover guarantees an "always-online" internet connection

Three working modes: 3G Router, Travel Router (AP), WISP Client Router

Package Content

TL-MR3020 Router [ latest firmware updates required to get best use ]

Quick Installation Guide

Power Adapter

USB Cable

Resource CD

Ethernet Cable  

DIY In car wifi on the go 

Items required -

• TP Link MR 3020 router 
• USB cable provided in the box
• USB cigarette lighter adapter to power the router
• 4G USB Dongle with data plan & SIM

• pre configure the router via web interface before car install
• since the router has a range of 300 meters, which is more than enough to envelope the entire vehicle in a WIFI bubble, thus enabling everyone in it to use " on the go wifi "
• why use 4G using a wifi router as opposed to a 4G SIM inserted to a 4G device ? whatever signal whether it be wifi or 4G has to travel the distance from wifi enabled device to base station, longer the distance, more power required, thus faster device battery drain. If one were to isolate that power requirement needed to go that " extra mile ", you would be drawing significantly less power as both wifi access device & 4G router is in a 30 foot square area or less. Only problem with this setup is, sudden drops of 4G signal coverage in transit from city to city. And the 4G router can be located anywhere inside the vehicle within reach of a cigarette lighter socket.  
• warning - Do not firmware update via wifi but through LAN cable directly plugged into the 4G router to avoid bricking the router. 

4G wifi access configuration 

wifi router signal strength measured at a distance of 300 meters
from router 

38 Mb/s mobile wifi download speed 

Wire 2 needs to be used = 2A current is needed to power on this router

Mobile Broadband powered up inside the car