TP-Link TL-MR105 4G LTE Wi-Fi router, front three-quarter view

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TP-Link 4G LTE N300 Wi-Fi Router with SIM Slot - TL-MR105

Name: TP-Link 4G LTE N300 Wi-Fi Router with SIM Slot - TL-MR105
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: TL-MR105
Price: 100.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

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$100.50 inc GST

TP-Link TL-MR105: a simple indoor 4G LTE router. Insert a nano SIM and share the connection over 300 Mbps Wi-Fi with up to 32 devices.

✓4G LTE: up to 150 Mbps down, 50 Mbps up
✓Nano SIM slot, Australian 4G bands
✓N300 Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz, up to 32 devices
✓2 × 10/100 ports, one LAN/WAN for NBN backup
✓2 external antenna ports (antennas not included)
✓Tether app, guest network, parental controls

TP-Link TL-MR105 4G LTE Wi-Fi router, white desktop unit on its stand, front three-quarter view

TP-Link · 4G LTE Router

Pop in a SIM, get Wi-Fi.
4G LTE, N300, up to 32 devices.

The TL-MR105 is a simple indoor 4G router. Put a nano SIM in it, plug it in, and it shares the mobile connection over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and two network ports. It also works as a normal router behind an NBN or other modem, with 4G as the backup.

In one sentence: the TP-Link TL-MR105 is an indoor 4G LTE router with a nano SIM slot (up to 150 Mbps down, 50 up), 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for up to 32 devices, two 10/100 ports (one LAN/WAN), and two external antenna ports.

Indoor router. SIM and external antennas not included.

This is a desktop router for indoor use (0 °C to 40 °C). It has internal 4G and Wi-Fi antennas plus two external antenna ports for an optional 4G antenna, which is sold separately. Bring your own nano SIM with a data plan.

In the box

TL-MR105 4G LTE router
Power adapter (9 V 0.85 A)
RJ45 Ethernet cable
Quick installation guide

You also need

A nano SIM with a 4G data plan
Good 4G signal where it sits, or an external 4G antenna
A power point nearby

Internet without a fixed line.

The 4G LTE modem reaches up to 150 Mbps down and 50 Mbps up and covers the Australian 4G bands. Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz N300, which gets through walls well and suits browsing, streaming, EFTPOS and a few cameras. Real 4G speed depends on your carrier and the signal at the site.

TP-Link TL-MR105 rear panel with two external antenna ports, power socket, two Ethernet ports and the Reset/WPS button

Back

Two ports and two antenna sockets.

The back has a power socket, a LAN/WAN port, a LAN port and the Reset/WPS button. The two round sockets at the top take an external 4G antenna if the signal inside is weak.

Ports

Use it with or without NBN.

Plug the LAN/WAN port into an NBN or other modem and the TL-MR105 works as a normal router, with 4G as a backup connection. Both ports are 10/100 Mbps.

TP-Link TL-MR105 4G LTE router retail box

In the box

Router, power and cable.

TP-Link includes the router, a 9 V power adapter, an Ethernet cable and a quick installation guide. Set it up from a browser or the TP-Link Tether app.

How it goes in

From SIM to Wi-Fi in minutes.

Check the signal

Check 4G signal on a phone with the same carrier where the router will sit. Near a window is usually best.

Insert the SIM

With the power off, put the nano SIM in the SIM slot, then plug in the power adapter.

Connect

Join the Wi-Fi name printed on the label, or plug a computer into a LAN port with the included cable.

Set it up

Open the web page or the TP-Link Tether app, enter your carrier's APN if asked, and set your own Wi-Fi name and password.

At a glance

TL-MR105

Show specs

4G modem

4G LTE, 1 nano SIM slot; up to 150 Mbps down, 50 Mbps up

4G bands

LTE FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28; TDD B38/B40/B41

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, up to 300 Mbps

Wi-Fi devices

Up to 32

Antennas

2 internal 4G, 2 internal Wi-Fi, 2 external 4G antenna ports (antennas not included)

Network ports

1 × 10/100 Mbps LAN/WAN, 1 × 10/100 Mbps LAN

Operating modes

3G/4G router, wireless router (with 4G backup)

Wireless security

WPA/WPA2-PSK; WPS button

Features

Guest network, parental controls, port forwarding, Dynamic DNS, IPv6

Management

Web page, TP-Link Tether app, remote management

Power

9 V 0.85 A adapter (included)

Operating range

0 °C to 40 °C; 10% to 90% humidity non-condensing

Size

174 × 130 × 60 mm

Placement

Indoor desktop

Warranty

3 years, TP-Link Australia

Pair it with

What the router does not include

Service

A nano SIM and data plan

Any carrier that covers your site on the bands listed. Check signal on a phone where the router will sit.

Weak signal

An external 4G antenna

The two external antenna ports take an outdoor 4G antenna for rural or fringe areas. Confirm with us which connector and antenna suit your site.

Outdoors

ER703WP-4G-Outdoor gateway

For an outdoor install, faster Cat6 4G, Wi-Fi 6 and PoE for cameras, the Omada ER703WP-4G-Outdoor mounts on a wall or pole.

More wired devices

A small network switch

The router has two ports. Add a switch to plug in more cameras, a recorder or a computer.

Where it is used

Where a 4G router fits.

Homes without NBN

Internet for a house, unit or holiday home on 4G.

Rentals and moves

Wi-Fi from day one while the fixed line is connected.

Site offices

Internet in a site shed or demountable.

Small shops

Backup internet for EFTPOS and the till if the NBN drops.

Farm houses

Wi-Fi in a farmhouse or shed with an external antenna for weak signal.

Camera sites

Remote viewing for a small camera system where there is no fixed line.

TL-MR105 or ER703WP-4G-Outdoor

	TL-MR105 (this router)	ER703WP-4G-Outdoor
Where it goes	Indoors only	Outdoors or indoors, IP55
4G	Up to 150 Mbps down / 50 up	Cat6, up to 300 Mbps down / 50 up
Wi-Fi	N300, 2.4 GHz only	AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Ports	2 × 10/100	3 × Gigabit, PoE in and 2 × PoE out
Power	9 V DC adapter	802.3at/bt PoE, passive PoE or 12 V DC
Management	Tether app and web page	Omada app, cloud or controller; VPN

Figures from TP-Link's TL-MR105 and ER703WP-4G-Outdoor (1.20) datasheets.

Common questions

Is a SIM card included?

No. Use a nano SIM with a 4G data plan from your carrier.

Which carriers does it work with?

It covers LTE FDD bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 and 28 and TDD bands 38, 40 and 41, the bands used for 4G in Australia. Check your carrier's coverage where it will sit.

How fast is it?

Up to 150 Mbps down and 50 Mbps up on 4G, and up to 300 Mbps Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz. Real speed depends on your carrier and signal.

Does it support 5G?

No. It is 4G LTE. The 3G bands are listed on the datasheet, but Australian 3G networks have closed.

Does it have 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

No. Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only (802.11b/g/n, up to 300 Mbps).

How many devices can connect?

TP-Link quotes up to 32 Wi-Fi devices.

Can I add an external antenna?

Yes. It has two external antenna ports for a 4G antenna, sold separately. Confirm with us which antenna suits your site.

Can I use it with NBN?

Yes. Plug the LAN/WAN port into the NBN or other modem and it works as a wireless router, with 4G as a backup.

Can it go outside?

No. It is an indoor router rated 0 °C to 40 °C. For outdoors, look at the ER703WP-4G-Outdoor.

How do I set it up?

From a browser or the TP-Link Tether app. Insert the SIM, power it on, join the Wi-Fi on the label and follow the quick setup.

Does it have parental controls?

Yes. It has parental controls to block websites and set time limits, plus a 2.4 GHz guest network.

Are the ports Gigabit?

No. Both Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps, which is above the 4G speed it can reach.

Supported by InFront Technologies.

Help with 4G signal, antennas or setup: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected]. The TP-Link datasheet is on the Attachments tab. 3-year TP-Link Australia warranty: contact us first and we will look after the claim.