WR-1043ND is not 3G router

You can make it as a 3G router with OpenWrt.

OpenWrt?
a software like Connectify?

openwrt is a custom firmware for your router that can make it more powerful but at the cost of voiding you warranty.

where to get bro?mind sharing?

please think carefully because it has the risk of bricking your device if you are not careful
the function it offer is great but only if you are willing to learn


if you are ready to take the risk
follow this guide to get openwrt for TL-WR1043ND
http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...=147&Itemid=125

Not the end of the world if you do brick it.
It just means more work (hardware mod) to unbrick it that's all.

You can also use alternate firmware on the 3420.

I was thinking of the 1043 over the 3420 because of the gigabit LAN and three antennas hence my original question.
Is there any real gain with three antennas over two on the 3420?

hi

wanna ask you guys opinion.

i'm already planning to buy Tl-MR3420 + some cooling fan.

Yet, I also wanna buy an Wifi Signal Amplifier to amplify MR3420's signal up to 1KM radius. Since install it will bring me more hassle, I thought to give this (Wifi Amplifier) a go. The one i'm gonna purchase is JJCorp brand, so I thought want to ask some opinion, whether is there anybody have doing the same.

Thanks.

Product link?

Also, do you need 1KM radius or just 1KM direct point-to-point link?

1KM radius. Cater about 10-30 people, high stressed condition (all massdownloading/youtube/etc)

Here is the link:

JJ24BTB

or something like this.

then u need to follow this guide below to use 3g/UMTS USB Dongle for WAN connection

i had both 3420 and 1043 working with OpenWrt using Huawei UMG1831

please note that the wireless-N speed is 130Mbps in OpenWrt

a new happy user of TL-MR3420 checking in! paired with Huawei E367 in Muar, Johor. tested using Hotlink prepaid mobile internet. many thanks to bro chuahcs79 for his step-by-step guidance on the setup! if I come down to Penang will treat you to a meal mate!

I really need help, after following the instructions to get the ZTE MF190 to work with the TL-Link MR3420 i got it to work one time.
Now it only connects and disconnects but i don't get any internet.

Please help me with this! I have tried doing it all over but with no result

i connect to internet using 3g modem,can i use bandwidth control feature to limit speed for each user?it said limit speed through wan port..wonder if it works wit 3g modem

Not familiar with the product but it looks like other similar signal amplifiers.

10-30 users is a lot for heavy downloading.
Do you have enough bandwidth?

Lastly, you have to take into account your surroundings.
Are there buildings or trees between you and the end-users?
Are you in a low lying area?
The 1KM radius is only in open space.

Don't forget rain will also degrade your signal strength too.

i planned so that about at max 10 PCs/laptops. Another maybe 20-30 smartphones.

Bandwidth and quota is never a problem.

But I now still not very sure how well wifi signal amplifier works. If its only can expand through at max 100m, I don't mind as long the signal is strong enough to penetrate building. I have 5 buildings, 3 storey each, side by side, and I want to put this at the highest position, (3rd storey). The signal must penetrate all rooms in all buildings listed. Since I thought 1KM is VERY strong signal, so definitely it can penetrate these building.

Wireless repeaters is quite a cost for me, plus there will be technical problems if I want to install it in many locations due to different ownership of those houses.

why this different design one? support 4g usb too.
http://www.tp-link.com.my/products/details...model=TL-MR3220

all i can find here is that 3g modal only..

hey i live in kuala perlis area where im using maxis skmm + maxis usb modem coverage kinda sux.. the line not stable, somtimes get gprs.. do u think using this router will help me getting consistence 3g line?

i too have a MR3220 but its the "old" modem that only support till 3.75G, Single antenna, this is 4G, newer model, i believe its not available here yet

can this modem works like connectify? meaning that connected wifi from neighbour and use this 3420 modem to extend the range?