How to configure the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router as a 3G/4G router (new logo)

Archer VR900( V3 ) , Archer VR2100v , Archer VR2600v , Archer VR900v , Archer VR2100( V1 ) , Archer VR400v , Archer VR2800v( V1 ) , Archer VR600v , Archer VR2800( V1 ) , Archer VR1200v , Archer VR1210v , TD-W9960v , Archer VR400( V2 ) , Archer VR600( V2 )
Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.
Here takes Archer VR2800 as demonstration.
The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:
• As a backup solution for internet access
Using 3G/4G network as a backup solution for internet access, your modem router will be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails.
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
2. Log in the web interface of the modem router. You can refer to How to log into the web-based interface of the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (new logo)?
3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable 3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access.
4. Verify that your 3G/4G USB Modem is successfully identified.
Note: The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support.
5. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When your Mobile ISP is correct, you have successfully set 3G/4G network as a backup solution for internet access. Otherwise, select the box Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider.
6. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
• As the only way to access the internet
If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the internet, follow the steps below to configure:
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
2. Refer to How to log into the web-based interface of the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (new logo)?
3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and choose 3G/4G Router Mode.
4. Click Save and when the modem router is successfully rebooted, the settings will be effective.
5. Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > 3G/4G Settings.
6. Verify that your 3G/4G USB Modem is successfully detected.
Note: If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support.
7. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When your Mobile ISP is correct, you can enjoy the internet! Otherwise, select the box Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider.
8. Select the Connection Mode. The default mode is Always on. You can choose Connect on demand or Connect manually.
• If you choose Connect manually, you need to click the Connect or Disconnect button to manually turn on or off the internet.
• If you choose Connect on demand, the network will automatically turn off when there is no internet request in Max Idle Time, and turn on again when you try to connect to the internet.
9. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
10. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
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