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product_id: 1403371
title: "TP-Link N150 Wireless 3G/4G Portable Router with Access Point/WISP/Router Modes (TL-MR3020)"
brand: "tp-link"
price: "R861"
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# Compact travel-sized design 150Mbps wireless speed USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G modem TP-Link N150 Wireless 3G/4G Portable Router with Access Point/WISP/Router Modes (TL-MR3020)

**Brand:** tp-link
**Price:** R861
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Stay connected everywhere — your pocket-sized global Wi-Fi hub!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TP-Link N150 Wireless 3G/4G Portable Router with Access Point/WISP/Router Modes (TL-MR3020) by tp-link
- **How much does it cost?** R861 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1403371-tp-link-n150-wireless-3g-4g-portable-router-with-access)

## Best For

- tp-link enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tp-link brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Mode Flexibility:** Switch effortlessly between 3G Router, WISP Client, and Access Point modes to suit your environment.
- • **One-Touch Secure Setup:** WPS button enables fast, hassle-free WPA2 encryption—no password memorization needed.
- • **Smart Bandwidth Control:** IP QoS lets you prioritize and manage bandwidth, ensuring smooth streaming and work calls.
- • **Seamless Mobile Connectivity:** Instantly share 3G/4G internet anywhere with a compatible USB modem plugged in.
- • **Travel-Ready & Ultra-Portable:** Lightweight and pocket-sized to keep you connected on-the-go without bulk.

## Overview

The TP-Link N150 TL-MR3020 is a compact, travel-friendly wireless router that transforms any compatible 3G/4G USB modem into a secure Wi-Fi hotspot. Supporting up to 150Mbps wireless speed and multiple operation modes, it offers versatile connectivity with easy one-button security setup and intelligent bandwidth management. Perfect for professionals who demand reliable internet access on the move, backed by a 2-year warranty and global compatibility.

## Description

Share the freedom of 3G! Powered by a laptop or power adapter, the TL-MR3020 allows user to easily share a 3G/3.75G mobile connection with family and friends on the train, while camping, at the hotel, nearly anywhere within 3G/ 3.75G coverage. By connecting a 3G USB modem to the router, a 3G Wi-Fi hotspot is instantly established. Travel-sized Design and Mini USB Port. What make this router outstanding are its travel-sized design and Mini USB Port, which can be connected to a Laptop or Power Adapter to be used as a power supply. As long as you have your laptop, the TL-MR3020 can be powered and a wireless cloud is created that can be shared by iPads, iTouches, Android Phones, Kindles and the vast majority of other portable Wi-Fi enabled devices. High Compatibility-Tested in Field Compatibility is the most important aspect to consider when you're selecting a 3G router. The TL-MR3020 is 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. One Button Security Setup With One Button Security Setup, the TL-MR3020 allows users to instantly setup their security simply by pressing the WPS button on the router and automatically establishing a WPA2 secure connection, which is more secure when compared with WEP encryptions. Not only is this faster and safer than normal security setups but more convenient in that users needn't remember a password! IP QoS - Control Your Bandwidth Bandwidth of mobile broadband is limited. With the router's IP QoS function, the TL-MR3020 allows optimum utilization of bandwidth and offers bandwidth control over congestion, preventing bandwidth abuse. When sharing your mobile broadband with others, you can decide how the bandwidth is shared based on your requirements.

Review: Small, full-featured, easy to use, nice Apple-ish design - I bought this on the recommendation of a friend just before an overseas trip. My expectations were low: I have had disappointing experiences with various "travel" devices in the past. Also, my collection of prepaid mobile-data dongles all behave badly enough when plugged into my laptop -- the software you install on your laptop to control them is always doing nasty things. So to add a third-party device into the mix seemed to me like a recipe for disaster. However, having configured the TP-LINK before my trip, on arrival at my destination I topped up the prepaid carrier account for my dongle, plugged it into the TP-LINK, connected to the TP-LINK management screen via a browser from my laptop, and started up the mobile-data connection: I was up and running in 2 minutes. The TP-LINK performed flawlessly for my whole stay. Not only was the dongle better behaved when plugged into the TP-LINK than when plugged into my laptop, but also we were able to use the Internet connection concurrently from my wife's laptop, my iPad, and my iPod Touch. The wifi signal was strong enough to penetrate the wall into the bedroom, so I got a good signal from my iPad in there (even in the bathroom off the bedroom). Another benefit: I was able to put the TP-LINK close to the window to get the best signal, while I used my laptop was anywhere I wanted to use it. In summary, it was just like using my wifi at home (although obviously not quite as fast). I also like how this device looks (as though it was designed by Apple).
Review: Works! - Have an Ipad from work with 4G Verizon cellular service. Rarely used it so i was wondering what I could do with the SIM card with other devices. I put the SIM in an old Samsung Galaxy S5 and turned it into a data only VOIP phone. Then wondered about a 4G wifi router. Came across the MR3020. Bought a few to play around with cheap price etc, I actually didnt do my research before I purchased. I want to be able to just insert the SIM card into the router but that cant be done. You need to purchase a compatible USB cellular modem to plug into the MR3020. I got a few used Verizon VL600s off Ebay for $13. First thing was to update the MR3020 firmware. Then download and install VZ Access Manager. So I plugged in the VL600 into the laptop and the VZ Access Manager updated the VL 600 firmware. Now at first I thought this was not working so I opened the VL600 and saw that SIM card I put in was a micro but the VL600 used an older full size so I had to position the mico just right to get the contacts lined up. Once that was done I had Internet access on the laptop. I plugged the VL600 ino the USB port on the MR3020. Connected to the MR3020 internal WEB configuration - set the 3G/4G settings to Verizon and had Internet access, So I see this as a better setup over the router I originally wanted that used a SIM card. This way I can supply net access to whomever needs it via the MR3020 or used it in the VL600 in my laptop and can always pop the SIM back into the Galaxy S5 data VOIP. All bases covered! So yes this MR3020 does work as expected with the VL600 with ZERO issues - cant beat the cost of these devices for multiple net connections. So if you have a spare SIM card in a tablet now you can use it a phone/USB modem/ 3G/4G router - \o/

## Features

- Interface: 1 10/100Mbps WAN/LAN Port, USB 2.0 Port for 3G modem, a mini USB Port for power supply.
- Button: Quick Setup Security Button, Reset Button, Mode Switch
- External Power Supply: 5VDC/1.0A
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Compatible with Select ATT/Verizon/Sprint/T-Mobile USB Modems
- Industry-leading 2-year warranty and unlimited technical support. Technical Support: +1 866 225 8139; Hotline en Français: +1 855 987 5465.
- Share a 3G mobile connection, compatible with 120+ UMTS/HSPA/EVDO 3G USB modems, tested in the field
- Travel-size Design, small and light enough to take on the road, enables users to share a 3G mobile connection wherever 3G coverage is available
- Wireless speed is up to 150Mbps
- Three modes available for different situations: 3G Router, WISP Client Router and Travel Router Mode (AP Mode)
- With 3G/WAN failover back-up strategy, TL-MR3020 can provide a sustained internet connection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00634PLTW |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,945 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #948 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Color | white |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (8,373) |
| Date First Available | January 13, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.9 x 0.9 x 2.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.12 ounces |
| Item model number | TL-MR3020 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link IP Cams |
| Operating System | Android |
| Product Dimensions | 2.9 x 0.9 x 2.6 inches |
| Series | TL-MR3020 |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TP-Link
- **Color:** white
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wireless
- **Frequency Band Class:** Single-Band
- **Item Weight:** 2.12 ounces
- **Model Name:** TL-MR3020
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Indoor/Outdoor
- **Special Feature:** Access Point Mode, WPS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11bgn

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, full-featured, easy to use, nice Apple-ish design
*by M***R on June 3, 2013*

I bought this on the recommendation of a friend just before an overseas trip. My expectations were low: I have had disappointing experiences with various "travel" devices in the past. Also, my collection of prepaid mobile-data dongles all behave badly enough when plugged into my laptop -- the software you install on your laptop to control them is always doing nasty things. So to add a third-party device into the mix seemed to me like a recipe for disaster. However, having configured the TP-LINK before my trip, on arrival at my destination I topped up the prepaid carrier account for my dongle, plugged it into the TP-LINK, connected to the TP-LINK management screen via a browser from my laptop, and started up the mobile-data connection: I was up and running in 2 minutes. The TP-LINK performed flawlessly for my whole stay. Not only was the dongle better behaved when plugged into the TP-LINK than when plugged into my laptop, but also we were able to use the Internet connection concurrently from my wife's laptop, my iPad, and my iPod Touch. The wifi signal was strong enough to penetrate the wall into the bedroom, so I got a good signal from my iPad in there (even in the bathroom off the bedroom). Another benefit: I was able to put the TP-LINK close to the window to get the best signal, while I used my laptop was anywhere I wanted to use it. In summary, it was just like using my wifi at home (although obviously not quite as fast). I also like how this device looks (as though it was designed by Apple).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works!
*by J***Z on October 21, 2015*

Have an Ipad from work with 4G Verizon cellular service. Rarely used it so i was wondering what I could do with the SIM card with other devices. I put the SIM in an old Samsung Galaxy S5 and turned it into a data only VOIP phone. Then wondered about a 4G wifi router. Came across the MR3020. Bought a few to play around with cheap price etc, I actually didnt do my research before I purchased. I want to be able to just insert the SIM card into the router but that cant be done. You need to purchase a compatible USB cellular modem to plug into the MR3020. I got a few used Verizon VL600s off Ebay for $13. First thing was to update the MR3020 firmware. Then download and install VZ Access Manager. So I plugged in the VL600 into the laptop and the VZ Access Manager updated the VL 600 firmware. Now at first I thought this was not working so I opened the VL600 and saw that SIM card I put in was a micro but the VL600 used an older full size so I had to position the mico just right to get the contacts lined up. Once that was done I had Internet access on the laptop. I plugged the VL600 ino the USB port on the MR3020. Connected to the MR3020 internal WEB configuration - set the 3G/4G settings to Verizon and had Internet access, So I see this as a better setup over the router I originally wanted that used a SIM card. This way I can supply net access to whomever needs it via the MR3020 or used it in the VL600 in my laptop and can always pop the SIM back into the Galaxy S5 data VOIP. All bases covered! So yes this MR3020 does work as expected with the VL600 with ZERO issues - cant beat the cost of these devices for multiple net connections. So if you have a spare SIM card in a tablet now you can use it a phone/USB modem/ 3G/4G router - \o/

### ⭐ This is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE
*by J***R on December 24, 2013*

Where to start with this one. Let's start with the basics. Unlike other portable devices used to connect at hotels, etc. this one is actually two pieces. The device itself, and a rather beefy power supply. That was my first unpleasant surprise. If you're looking for a self-contained unit, look elsewhere. Now, let's talk about the functionality. The 4G disconnects randomly. (I should note that the dongle works fine when connected to a computer--so it's not the 4G dongle or coverage.) Troubleshooting this isn't something that is easily done. It is necessary to connect to the "router" (I'll tell you why that is in quotes in a moment.) and pull up a status page. The light doesn't work correctly. The software on the device is the worst that I've used in a LONG time. Almost EVERY change requires a reboot of the device, which sucks 1 - 2 minutes you'll never see again. That doesn't seem like a lot. But, death by a thousand cuts, as they say. You start making 5 changes (SSID change, password change, administrative name change, network address range change, etc.), that 1-2 minutes adds up pretty quickly. The AP mode is absolutely useless in situations where you want all devices NATing behind one address. It doesn't support it--at all. Even if you enable the DHCP on the device, it doesn't NAT. In fact, enabling DHCP only prevents you from going out of the network at all. (I suppose I could have tried to reverse-engineer the hotel's gateway address to see if that would help. Other routers that support this functionality just work. Plug them in, they work. This one...not so much. I cannot emphasize enough that this functionality just does not work. The WISP mode works...sometimes. I was at a hotel the other day at which the device wouldn't latch on to an IP address. My devices could--the MR3020 could not. And did not. So, my advice: Move on and find another device from another manufacturer. This one doesn't deserve the money you spend, nor the amount of time you spend trying to make it do things it just can't do.

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