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Please use only wired network connections to configure the Router. Note Turn off all of your network devices, including your computer, Modem and the Router. Connect the WAN port on your Router to the Modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Connect your computer to the Port labeled 1~4 on the Router with an Ethernet cable.
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Turn on all of your network devices, including your computer, Modem and the Router then check to see if the LEDs of the Router display normally as the digram below describes. PWR: Solid light SYS/WLAN: Flashing WAN: Flashing or solid light LAN: Flashing or solid light if the corresponding port is connected If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable connectors...
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If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting Note guide. T2 will help you if you forget the password. The web management page will display after a successful login. Click Quick Setup This page will then display. Click Next Choose the Connection Type given by your ISP.
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Configuration for PPPoE If you select PPPoE, this page will then display. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Click Next Configuration for Dynamic IP If you select Dynamic IP, you will be prompted to configure the wireless settings as seen in section 3 Wireless Settings Confituration.
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The wireless security has not yet been configured in the above steps. You Note are suggested to finish this configuration first and then refer to Appendix Wireless Security Setup to configure the wireless security. Click Finish The basic settings for your Router are completed. Please open the web browser and log on to the following websites: http://www.mercurycom.com.cn http://www.google.com...
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T1. How do I restore my Router’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the Router powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds before releasing it. Press it for 8 to 10 seconds Once the Router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and Note you will need to re-configure the Router.
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Click Network Connections Right-click Local Area Connection Click Properties Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK Click OK...
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For Windows Vista OS Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then you will see the following page. Click View network status and tasks Click View status Click Properties...
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Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK...
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2) Configure your IE browser Open your IE browser, click Tools tab and you will see the following screen. Click Internet Options… Select Never dial a connection Click OK Now, try to log on to the Web-based configuration page again after the above settings have been configured.
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T3 then try to access the Internet again. If the problem persists, please go to the next step. Make sure that you are connected to the MERCURY Router with the computer that was originally connected to your modem, then log on to the web-based management page and browse to “Network >...
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Log on to the WEB Management page. Click Wireless Settings on the leftmost side. Click Wireless Settings Check Enable Wireless Security box. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Enter a security key using more than 8 characters (using numbers or letters). Click Save...
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