Archer MR200: no 3G/4G connection (roaming)
Archer MR200: no 3G/4G connection (roaming)
Hardware Version : Archer MR200 v1 00000001
Firmware Version : 0.9.1 1.1 v004a.0 Build 160905 Rel.60037n
ISP : Orange (France)
Hi all,
I have a new Archer MR200 to replace my D-Link 3G/4G router (DWR-921).
I have a french "Orange" 4G SIM card (additional SIM card, data only) and I am currently in Spain.
When I use the MR200 (with both data and roaming activated), it fails to connect to the 3G/4G network (it says "unknown failure reason").
On the box, I see the 4 signal bars lighted, and in the interface I can see that it got 2 profiles (APN, etc) updated from Orange (Spain)... but still, it fails to connect.
Going back to the D-Link modem/router, everything works.
On the MR200, firmware is up to date. MR200 is in the EU version (V1).
My questions are:
- how can I get more info on what is going on? System log stays empty, not really helpful.
- Does the router need to be connected without roaming first?
- Why doesn't the router see other networks around ? It only shows "Orange" but there are at least 4 other operators around here (with strong signal) I can connect to.
Also, I tried to check the 3G/4G compatibility list, but the MR200 does not show up in the list.
Thanks for your help!
nibheis
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I solved this problem by enabling data roaming. To do this, connect to the router then go to tplinkmodem.net and log in - this give you a lot more options than the tp link app.
Go to network > internet then enable roaming.
Solved my issue when in Spain using a British sim
I learnt this via the manual, there seems to be very little other information online.
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There is a trick. In automatic mode, router is unable to find proper login data.
You have to switch to static and fill your provider login manually.
Then it works.
Copy below, unfortunately in czech.
Karel
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@nibheis I found this thread while experiencing the same problem and successfully solved it. I had to create my own profile, set APN to Static and APN name to 'internet'. Save, restart, all is sunny, internet connection works. The exact APN name you have to get from your provider. I was roaming in Croatia with Czech SIM from O2, so basically I had to use Czech O2's APN name, which is 'internet'. Don't ask me why. Hope this helps to resolvd this thread. Vladimir
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That's a pity it's not automatic, like other devices do. Here my settings for a french orange sim:
Mobile Roaming: ON
Apn Type: Static
Apn: orange
username: orange
password: orange
Authentication Type: None
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@nibheis I faced the same difficulty here in India as AIRTEL uses "Data Roaming" and shows an "R" when you are within India (but not in your home state).
Strangely the other network JIO which also uses "Data Roaming" on Android phones does not show an "R" on the mobile and on the TPLINK MR600 does not need data roaming to be enabled!
Anyways here is the way to enable data roaming -
1. log into http://tplinkmodem.net/ (ensure both your PC/laptop are connected to the MR600's wifi)
2. Enter your password (no username is required)
3. Click on ADVANCED tab
4. Click on NETWORK tab
5. Click on INTERNET tab
6. Slide DATA ROAMING to the right (ON)
Hope this helps!
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Just found out the you have to swtich on roaming but this option is only available in the web interface, not in the app!
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