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Ax1800 dual-band wi-fi 6 router
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AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
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  • Page 1 User Guide AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router MR70X REV1.0.0 1910080056...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED.
  • Page 3 2412 MHz -2472MHz (20 dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23 dBm) 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 http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce.
  • Page 4 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！ 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立 即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 安全諮詢及注意事項 Ǵ Ǵ 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 Ǵ Ǵ 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 Ǵ...
  • Page 5 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱：AX1800ǴDual-BandǴWi-FiǴ6ǴRouter 型號（型式）：MR70X EquipmentǴname TypeǴdesignationǴ(Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 RestrictedǴsubstancesǴandǴitsǴchemicalǴsymbols 單元 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Unit H e x a v a l e n tǴ PolybrominatedǴ PolybrominatedǴ Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenylǴethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) Ǵ(PBDE) ○ ○...
  • Page 6 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation Class II equipment DC voltage Indoor use only Polarity of output terminals Energy efficiency Marking Energy efficiency Marking Caution Operator’s manual RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Conventions ............. 01 Chapter 1.
  • Page 8 4. 5. Parental Controls ..............34 4.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    AX1800 Wirelss Dual Band Gigabit Router Conventions The router, or MR70X mentioned in this User Guide stands for MR70X AX1800 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1. 1. Product Overview Equipped with next-gen Wi-Fi 6, both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz are upgraded to the latest generation, supporting combined speeds of up to 1800 Mbps – 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1. 2. 2. Rear Panel The following items are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). Item Description The power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the POWER Socket power adapter provided with this router.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Connect To The Internet

    Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. Connect your computer to the router. • Method 1: Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect your computer to the router’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. • Method 2: Wirelessly 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and wireless password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Log In To The Router

    Chapter 3 Log In to the Router Chapter 3. Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router. With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Wireless Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Chapter 4. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 16: Network

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. Network 4. 2. 1. Status 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.

  • Page 17: Internet

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. • Internet Connection Type - Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet. • IP Address - The WAN IP address of the router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Click RELEASE to release the IP parameters. • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode PPPoE If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE. • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Service Name - The service name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP. • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the internet again. •...

  • Page 23: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

  • Page 24: Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Use Current MAC Address - Select to copy the current MAC address of the computer that is connected to the router, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the MAC address. •...

  • Page 25: Dhcp Server

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IPTV/VLAN - Select to enable the IPTV feature. • Mode - Select the appropriate mode according to your ISP. • LAN 1/2/3 - Assign your LAN port to whether function as the internet supplier or as the IPTV supplier.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click SAVE. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. • To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1.

  • Page 27: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. 7. Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address.

  • Page 28: Static Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 8. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. 4. 2. 8. Static Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination.

  • Page 29: Wireless

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Network Destination - The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 2.4GHz - Select this checkbox to enable the 2.4GHz wireless network. • Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. •...

  • Page 31: Guest Network

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 2. Guest Network Guest Network allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your host network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them.

  • Page 32: Wireless Schedule

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. 4.

  • Page 33: Wps

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 4. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly via WPS.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Enter the router’s PIN on your personal device. You can also generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN.

  • Page 35: Wds

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 5. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging feature allows you to bridge a router with an access point to extend the wireless network coverage. Note: • WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router; •...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

  • Page 37: Nat Forwarding

    LAN and realize some specific functions. The Mercusys router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 38: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 9. Click Add. 2. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 10. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host.

  • Page 40: Upnp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode network and the internet can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.

  • Page 41: Dmz

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 4. 4. When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts.

  • Page 42: Parental Controls

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 5. Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 4 ) Click NEXT.

  • Page 44: Qos

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on School Nights (Sun to Thur) and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields.

  • Page 45: Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode I want to: Ensure a fast connection of my computer while I play online games for the next 2 hours. How can I do that 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 46: Access Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Firewall, and configure the parameters as you need. It’s recommended to keep the default settings. 4.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist. • Add connected devices Click Select From Device List and select the devices you want to be allowed. •...

  • Page 48: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.

  • Page 49: Alg

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Locate the ARP List section and enable Bind to bind the IP and MAC addresses of a specific device. To add a binding entry: 1 ) Click Add in the Binding List section. 2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind.

  • Page 50: Vpn Server

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 8. VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN.

  • Page 51: Pptp Vpn

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 7. Click SAVE then click GENERATE to get a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click GENERATE to update the certificate. 8. Click EXPORT to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Set the PPTP connection permission according to your needs. •...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example. 1.
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect.

  • Page 55: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 4. 9. IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 1.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6, and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the mode: Router or Pass-Through (Bridge). • If you select Router: Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by different connection types.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. • If you select Pass-Through (Bridge): Click SAVE. No configuration is required.

  • Page 59: System

    4. 10. System 4. 10. 1. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 60: Change Password

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To restore configuration settings: 1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 61: Local Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 4. Local Management 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Local Management section.

  • Page 62: Remote Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 5. Remote Management 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Remote Management section.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select Specified Device for Remote Managers. 4.

  • Page 64: System Log

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 6. System Log 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. 3.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.

  • Page 66: Time

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 8. Time This function allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet.

  • Page 67: Language

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4. Click SAVE. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully;...

  • Page 68: Led

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 3. Click SAVE. 4. 10. 11. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off.

  • Page 69: Control

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 70: Firmware Upgrade

    5. 2. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 71: Administration

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 72: Local Management

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Use the new password for future logins. 5. 4. 2. Local Management 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Administration, and focus on the Local Management section. •...

  • Page 73: System Log

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5.
  • Page 74 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.

  • Page 75: Time

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 7. Time This function allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet.

  • Page 76: Language

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4. Click SAVE. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully;...

  • Page 77: Led Control

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to System > Reboot, and you can restart your router. • To reboot the router manually: Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot. • To set the router to reboot regularly: 1.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to modify the time.

  • Page 79: Faq

    Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the bottom label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 80 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
  • Page 81 • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4.
  • Page 82 Note: Mercusys routers use 192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address. It may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 83 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access.
  • Page 84 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the Mercusys Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window.
  • Page 85 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.

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