TP-Link TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router Price in Kenya | Buy in Nairobi at trewrld
At KES 4,800, the TP-Link TL-MR3420 turns a Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom 4G/LTE USB dongle into a shared Wi-Fi hotspot for the whole house or office. Ni suluhisho rahisi kwa nyumba au ofisi isiyo na fibre, ukitumia dongle ya intaneti ya simu badala yake.
- Plug in a compatible 3G/4G LTE/HSPA+/UMTS USB modem and share the connection over Wi-Fi to up to 32 devices at once
- Dual-mode design — switch between a USB modem connection and a standard wired WAN (Ethernet) connection, useful as backup internet during a fibre outage
- Delivers up to 300Mbps over 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, with 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN ports for wired devices like a desktop or smart TV
- Ideal for Nairobi estates and upcountry offices still waiting on fibre — just insert your own SIM-based dongle to get everyone online
- Set up in minutes through the web interface or the TP-Link Tether app on Android or iOS — hakuna teknolojia ngumu inayohitajika
| Brand |
TP-Link |
| Wireless Standard |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, up to 300Mbps, 2.4GHz |
| Ports |
1x USB 2.0 (3G/4G modem), 1x 10/100 WAN, 4x 10/100 LAN |
| Max Connected Devices |
Up to 32 |
| Security |
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP, MAC filtering, NAT/SPI firewall |
| Compatibility |
Most LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB modems (check TP-Link's compatibility list before buying) |
| Price in KES |
4,800 |
| Warranty |
Contact us on 0722 700 018 for current warranty terms |
For estates and shopping centres around Nairobi where fibre hasn't arrived yet, or offices upcountry relying on mobile data, the TL-MR3420 is a cheap way to spread one Safaricom or Airtel 4G SIM across an entire household or shop floor. It also works well as backup connectivity during the periodic fibre or Zuku outages many Nairobi buildings still experience.
Who It's Ideal For
- Households and small offices without fixed fibre or DSL, relying on a mobile 4G SIM instead
- Landlords and Airbnb hosts who want shared Wi-Fi for tenants or guests off a single data SIM
- Shops and offices wanting automatic backup internet via a dongle when their main line drops
Who Should Consider Something Else
- Homes that already have fibre and just need stronger Wi-Fi coverage — a mesh system or range extender fits better
- Users wanting 5GHz Wi-Fi or gigabit wired speeds, since this router is 2.4GHz-only with 10/100 ports
- Heavy 4K streaming households, where the 300Mbps rated ceiling and single 4G dongle's real-world speed will be the bottleneck
Pros
- Turns almost any compatible USB 3G/4G dongle into a shared Wi-Fi network
- Dual WAN modes (cable or mobile dongle) give useful redundancy
- Supports a generous 32 connected devices
- Simple setup via the Tether app, no technical background needed
- Genuinely budget-friendly at KES 4,800
Cons
- 2.4GHz-only, 802.11n — no 5GHz band for less congested Wi-Fi
- 10/100Mbps LAN/WAN ports, not Gigabit
- USB modem compatibility varies — worth confirming your exact dongle model works before buying
If you already have a stable fibre or DSL line and just need a dependable everyday Wi-Fi router without the 3G/4G dongle feature, the TP-Link TL-WR840N (KES 4,000) is a simpler, slightly cheaper alternative from the same brand.
"The service is top notch. Delivery is really smooth and swift." — Jerome Gitau, Google review
Verdict: At KES 4,800, the TL-MR3420 is the practical fix for anyone in Kenya who needs to turn a 4G SIM into household or office Wi-Fi, or wants automatic backup internet — just confirm your dongle is on TP-Link's compatibility list first.
Does the TP-Link TL-MR3420 work with Safaricom or Airtel 4G dongles?
It supports most LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB modems. Check TP-Link's official 3G/4G compatibility list or contact us on 0722 700 018 to confirm your specific dongle before buying.
How many devices can connect to it at once?
Up to 32 devices can connect simultaneously, sharing up to 300Mbps of Wi-Fi bandwidth.
Can I use it with a normal fibre or DSL connection instead of a dongle?
Yes — it also works as a standard wired WAN router via its Ethernet WAN port, and can switch between wired and mobile dongle modes.
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