How to Configure the Bridge With AP Mode on the TL-MR3020 and TL-MR3040

Definition:The TL-MR3020 borrows existing wireless Internet and broadcasts it using a different network name(SSID) and password. 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 password of the existing network for hosts.

Access web interface

P 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.

Run Quick Setup

Go to Quick Setup-> Click Next

Select Bridge with AP-> Click Next

Select the Region,click Survey.

Locate your router network name under the SSID column, remember the Channel(The channel your wireless network is using)-> Click Connect

Create a Local Wireless Network Name(SSID)for the TL-MR3020 itself.Choose the same Channel as the main wireless network’s;

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 relocate the TL-MR3020/MR3040 to a centralized location in order to broadcast a guest network.

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).

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