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- Page 1 User Guide AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router MR80X © 2022 MERCUSYS 1910080071 REV1.0.0...
- Page 2 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 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 3 National restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain. Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice &...
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- Page 5 is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device. 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Conventions ............. 01 Chapter 1. - Page 7 4. 5. Parental Controls ..............32 4.
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Page 8: Conventions
AX3000 Wirelss Dual Band Gigabit Router Conventions The router, or MR80X mentioned in this User Guide stands for MR80X AX3000 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 9: Chapter 1. Introduction
3 Gbps. Experience smooth large-file downloads and uploads, stutter- free VR, and stunning 4K streaming without lag. With MU-MIMO and OFDMA, MR80X transmits data to and from multiple devices at the same time for 4× more capacity, greatly reducing lag and increasing transmission efficiency under the same conditions. -
Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 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.
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Internet
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - The LAN IP address of the router. • Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. • DHCP Server - This field displays the current settings of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server, and you can configure them on the Network >... - Page 17 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Static IP If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS setting, please select Static IP. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. •...
- Page 18 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Access Concentrator Name - The access concentrator name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. •...
- Page 19 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 20 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time.
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Page 21: Mac Clone
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1420” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. -
Page 22: Nat
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. -
Page 23: Iptv/Vlan
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. 6. IPTV/VLAN 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN. 3. Configure IPTV/VLAN settings if you want to enjoy IPTV or VoIP service, or if your ISP requires VLAN tags. -
Page 24: Dhcp Server
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. 7. DHCP Server By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. -
Page 25: Dynamic Dns
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in. You can also enter the MAC and IP address of the client device. -
Page 26: Static Routing
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 5. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 6. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 7. If your service provider is NO-IP, select WAN IP binding to ensure that the domain name is bound to the WAN IP of this router. - Page 27 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Router A Router B Company’s server WAN: 172.30.30.100 POWER RESET/WPS POWER RESET/WPS LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2 172.30.30.1 Switch 192.168.1.100 How can I do that? 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function.
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Page 28: Wireless
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2. •... -
Page 29: Guest Network
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre- shared passphrase. It’s also the recommended security type. • WPA2/WPA3-Personal - If you are having WPA3-supported clients, select this option to enjoy stronger protections than WPA/WPA2-Personal. •... -
Page 30: Wireless Schedule
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section. 3. -
Page 31: Wps
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off automatically, and click SAVE. Note: • The effective wireless schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to modify the time. - Page 32 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router. • Connects via the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Router’s PIN. 2.
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Page 33: Additional Settings
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Method 3: Using the WPS Button on the Router Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 4. 3. 5. Additional Settings 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. -
Page 34: 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 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Port Forwarding can be used to set up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service.
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Page 36: Port Triggering
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 7. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 5. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. -
Page 37: Upnp
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. Click SAVE. Note: • You can add multiple port triggering rules as needed. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Common Services list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them in External Ports field. -
Page 38: Dmz
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode POWER RESET/WPS Xbox Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. -
Page 39: Parental Controls
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 2. - Page 40 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Add basic profile information. 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Under Devices, click 3 ) Select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be applied to these devices.
- Page 41 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enter the key word of the website that you want to block. Click if want to block multiple websites. 2 ) Click NEXT. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday &...
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Page 42: Qos
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 6. QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come across network overload or congestion. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there are many devices connected to the network. -
Page 43: Firewall
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 7. 1. Firewall The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. - Page 44 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Click Add and select devices you want to be blocked. You can see the devices have been added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist.
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Page 45: Ip & Mac Binding
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Add unconnected devices 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 46 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 > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding and click SAVE. 4.
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Page 47: Alg
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 7. 4. You can view ALG (Application Layer Gateway) settings at Advanced > Security> ALG. It is recommended to keep them as default. 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. - Page 48 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. In the VPN Subnet and Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to the device by the OpenVPN server. 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network;...
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Page 49: Pptp Vpn
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 8. 2. PPTP VPN PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster, it’s compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented by some ISP. - Page 50 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. Click SAVE then configure the PPTP VPN connection account for the remote device, you can create up to 16 accounts. 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click ADD to save the information.
- Page 51 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.
- Page 52 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
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Page 53: Ipv6
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. - Page 54 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. 3 ) Click SAVE. • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password.
- Page 55 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. • Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings.
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Page 56: 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 57: Backup & Restore
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 2. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. -
Page 58: Change Password
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. •... -
Page 59: Remote Management
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 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. - Page 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 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.
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Page 61: System Log
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 62 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 > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. •...
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Page 63: Time
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4 ) If you have chosen Tracert, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value. 4. Click START to begin the diagnostics. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www. - Page 64 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. In the System Time section, select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. 4.
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Page 65: Language
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 9. Language This function allows you to set the language for the system. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language. 3. -
Page 66: Led Control
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. 1. -
Page 67: Operation Mode
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 68: Chapter 5 Configure The Router In Access Point Mode
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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 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.
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Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: Reboot
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 76 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 77 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.
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Page 78: Faq
4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK. - Page 79 • 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 80 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 81 • 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 82 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 83 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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