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OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity MERCUSYS hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.mercusys.com/en/ce.
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Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation...
More Info Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the official website http://www.mercusys.com. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview Mercusys powerline adapter aims to extend your existing home network, with the help of your home’s electrical circuit. Product Appearance Your powerline adapter may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because of the region and product version.
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Chapter 1 Introduction *Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off or inactive, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode. *(MP500 Only) 1.2.2 Physical Interface LED Indicator Wi-Fi Clone Pair/Reset Button Button Gigabit Ethernet Port Power Plug The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to a power socket.
Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Requirements Powerline devices work in pairs. You should have at least two powerline products to build a powerline network. To optimize your network performance, please follow these principles: Ǵ All powerline devices should be on the same electrical wiring system. Ǵ...
Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Extend Wired Network by Plug & Play If your router's wireless signal cannot reach every corner in the house, you can solve the problem with a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender.
Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Secure Powerline Network by Pairing All powerline devices share some common factory settings, and can communicate with one another. If you want your powerline devices to communicate only with your own powerline devices, you should pair them. Thus a secured powerline network is formed and other powerline devices can no longer join your powerline network without being paired.
Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Add Another Powerline Adapter If you have already set up a wireless network using powerline devices, but the wireless network is still not big enough to reach the top floor, you can add a new powerline extender to extend the wireless network.
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Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Device Done! Enjoy the internet through your extended network!
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Log In Web Management Interface 1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly. 2. Launch a web browser and enter the default domain name http://mwlogin.net in the address bar. 3.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Manage Powerline Network A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders. Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network name. 3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network 1.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface 3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function will be automatically disabled. 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Wi-Fi Move Wi-Fi Move is enabled by default.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Wi-Fi Clone If you want to copy wireless settings from the router to the extender and use the same SSID and password to access the internet in the house, please follow steps as below. 1.
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Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcasted. It won’t display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. Note: Remember to write down the new SSID, for you will be disconnected when new settings are effective.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface LED Schedules If you want to automatically turn off LEDs at times when you do not want light in the room, please follow steps as below. 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Schedule Your Wireless Function If you want to automatically turn off the wireless network at times when you do not need the wireless connection, please follow steps as below. 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Parental Controls If you want to control when the children’s wireless devices can access the internet., please follow steps as below. 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Done! Guest Network If you want to create a network for the guests, providing internet access for them while at the same time limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy, please follow steps as below. 1.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface To enable or disable the guest network function: Select the box 2.4GHZ to enable the guest network function. Deselect the box to disable guest network function. If disabled, all guest network settings of the corresponding band will be ineffective.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface 5. Click Add to add devices to the list. 6. Select Select From Device List to see how many devices are now connected to the network. Select a device and click ADD to finish the settings. 7.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface address to manually configure the LAN parameters. IP Address: The IP address of the powerline extender. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask associated with IP address. Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device. Primary DNS: Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS: Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.
4. Click SAVE. 3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at our official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.mercusys.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface 3. Go to www.mercusys.com. Download the latest firmware file for the extender. Note: The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware. 4. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click UPGRAGE.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface 3. Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A config. bin file will be stored to your computer. To restore configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
Chapter 3 Configure via Web Management Interface Note: 1. The new password must contain no space(s). 2. The new password must be 6-32 characters long. 3. The new password must contain at least two types of the following characters: letters, numbers and symbols. 3.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1. How do I reset my powerline device? With the powerline device plugged into to the electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for at least 6 seconds. Release the button and the LED turn off. When the LED turn back on, the reset process is complete.
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