Sly constructed device, about 3G status could be improved

Sly constructed device, about 3G status could be improved

TP-Link TL-MR3020 Portable 3G / 4G wireless router (WISP Client Router, Travel Router Mode (AP Mode) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] (Personal Computers)

Customer Review

Since I use my HUAWEI E160E (Pro7 stick) always some drivers had problems (whether under Vista or Windows 7) and the stick then also had to put always the same USB port, I have decided for this wireless router. In order not to mess up their computers with drivers and bent network settings. In addition, you are then not bound by the network operator specific software and does not have with any UMTS stick configuration software (eg MWconn) fumble. If the TL-MR3020 is configured, it works perfectly then. Although he sometimes needs a bit until he has recognized my HUAWEI E160E, but then everything works fine and stable.
Probably the E160E is not the best embroidery for this router, because in some screenshots in blogs and product review pages I saw in the configuration menu in the 3G area significantly more information than I see them with me. For example, I do not see any information about the reception quality, which would facilitate an alignment of the stick significantly.

Conclusion:
If you already have a UMTS stick, this device is a good and cheap alternative to buying new one - yet still often over 100-euro - wireless router with integrated UMTS modem. Although it has always hanging off the stick in this TL-MR3020, but these can be exchanged for example, if it is even broken.
For owners of mobile wireless devices without UMTS, this router is determined very practical. So one comes with iPod touch, iPad and the many Android tablet devices much more affordable to the Internet and must be no more expensive 3G versions of these devices can buy and maybe even bind to an expensive contract.

In practical terms, I find the switch on the side and the "AP" mode: Easy to UMTS stick pull, set the switch to "AP", plug the device via the network cable to a network connection and you can already access via Wi-Fi on the net. Without any configuration! Great Thing.

Through the supplied AC adapter and the USB Y-cable you can supply this unit with any power. So you can connect it via Y-cable to the notebook out of the reach of a power outlet easily.

Tip: The SIM card in the UMTS stick must not have PIN lock, otherwise this wireless router is not so clear.

Addition:
In the train of this router makes unfortunately no fun, because if he can not establish a stable wireless connection, the UMTS stick is reset and after several reset disabled (you can see in detail in the system log). That one gets while driving virtually no Internet connection is and must ever remove the stick and re-connect.

If you stay in a fixed location where you have good coverage, then this router is working properly, however.

Useless crap / useless Daube Rank: 1/5
January 4
a good little silent map Rank: 4/5
November 12
good little book 5 Rank: 4/5
August 5
Convenient, but .... 42 Rank: 4/5
February 23
Good product 4110 Rank: 5/5
February 25

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