Mercusys MR90X User Manual

Mercusys MR90X User Manual

Ax6000 8-stream wi-fi 6 router
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AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
MR90X
© 2022 MERCUSYS 1910080077 REV1.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router MR90X © 2022 MERCUSYS 1910080077 REV1.0.0...
  • Page 2 Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted. 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.
  • Page 3 PT RO SE SK UK(NI) UK Declaration of Conformity Mercusys hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.mercusys.com/support/ukca/...
  • Page 4 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 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 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 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 Ǵ 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 Ǵ 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。 Ǵ 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router 型號(型式):MR90X Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 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 t...
  • Page 5 備考 1. " 超出 0.1 wt %" 及 " 超出 0.01 wt %" 系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比 含量基準值。 備考 2. " ○ " 系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考 3. " − " 系指該項限用物質為排除項目。 Safety Information Ǵ Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Ǵ Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
  • 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 Caution Operator’s manual RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2. 3. 2. Method 2: Via MERCUSYS App ....... . .
  • Page 8 4. 6. NAT Forwarding..............33 4.
  • Page 9 5. 8. Time................77 5.
  • Page 10: Conventions

    Conventions Conventions The router, or MR90X mentioned in this User Guide stands for AX6000 8-Stream Wi- Fi 6 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 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    6 Gbps. Experience smooth large-file downloads and uploads, stutter- free VR, and stunning 4K streaming without lag. With MU-MIMO and OFDMA, MR90X 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Set Up The Router

    Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. 3. Set Up the Router 2. 3. 1. Method 1: Via Web Browser 1. 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.
  • Page 15: Method 2: Via Mercusys App

    SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration. 2. 3. 2. Method 2: Via MERCUSYS App 1. Scan the QR code to download the MERCUSYS app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 2. Launch the app and log in with your Mercusys ID.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 3. Tap LET’S BEGIN and select Router. Follow app instructions to complete the setup. 4. Enjoy! Connect to the network and enjoy the internet.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Log In To The Router

    Follow the steps below to log in to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you created. Note:...
  • Page 18: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Wireless Router Mode

    • System 4. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE.
  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. Quick Setup 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Quick Setup. 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Internet - This field displays the current settings of the internet, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. • Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. •...
  • Page 21: Internet

    Status - The status of the Dynamic DNS service connection. 4. 3. 2. Internet 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Click RENEW to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click RELEASE to release the IP parameters. • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 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 24 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Connection Mode • Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it gets disconnected. • 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 26 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 27: Mac Clone

    4. 3. 3. MAC Clone 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and locate the MAC Clone section.
  • Page 28: Nat

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 4. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and locate the NAT section.
  • Page 29: Dhcp Server

    LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the DHCP Server section.
  • Page 30 • To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the Address Reservation section.
  • Page 31: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • To check the DHCP client list: 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the DHCP Client List section. You can see the device information of the list.
  • Page 32: Static Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. If you don’t have a DDNS account, register first by clicking Register Now. Note: 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 33 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for Router A. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing and locate the Static Routing section.
  • Page 34: Mercusys Id

    4. 4. Mercusys ID 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Mercusys ID. 3. Log in with your Mercusys ID. You can manage the account information and bind more accounts to manage the network.
  • Page 35: Wireless

    Wireless 4. 5. 1. Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 3. Configure the wireless settings for the wireless network and click SAVE.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • OFDMA - This feature enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. •...
  • Page 37: Guest Network

    In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest Network 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network.
  • Page 38: Wireless Schedule

    • Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section.
  • Page 39: Wps

    The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Follow one of the following methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi-Fi network. Method 1: Using a PIN • Connects via the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Client’s PIN. 2.
  • Page 41: Additional Settings

    Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 4. 5. 5. Additional Settings 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings.
  • Page 42: Nat Forwarding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. •...
  • Page 43: Port 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 44: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 8. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in.
  • Page 45: Upnp

    Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering.
  • Page 46 Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs.
  • Page 47: Dmz

    How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 9. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable DMZ.
  • Page 48: Parental Controls

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Parental Controls.
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51: Security

    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 your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 52: Access Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or 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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54: Ip & Mac Binding

    Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding.
  • Page 55: Alg

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To bind the connected device(s): 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 56: Openvpn

    VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. Note: •...
  • Page 57: Pptp Vpn

    VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and enable PPTP.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 4. 11. IPv6 This function allows you to set up an IPv6 internet connection using the information provided by your ISP (internet service provider).
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. • 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. Please manually set up your internet connection first.
  • Page 64: System

    • Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Update.
  • Page 65 Click CHECK FOR UPDATES to see whether a new firmware is released. Click UPDATE if there is new firmware. • Local Update 1 ) Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.mercusys.com. 2 ) Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPDATE.
  • Page 66: Backup & Restore

    1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 67: Change Password

    2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. 4. 12. 3. Change Password 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Change Password section.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Tick the Enable box of Local Management via HTTPS to access the router via HTTPS and HTTP, or keep it disabled to access the router only via HTTP. • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices for Local Managers.
  • Page 69: Remote Management

    5. Click SAVE. 4. 12. 5. Remote Management 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Remote Management section.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 4.
  • Page 71: System Log

    4. 12. 6. System Log 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router.
  • Page 72: Diagnostics

    Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute 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 74: Time

    The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language.
  • Page 75: Language

    4. 12. 9. Language This function allows you to set the language for the system. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language.
  • Page 76: 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. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router 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 78: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Access Point 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 79: Quick Setup

    5. 3. Firmware Update Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you 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 update the firmware to the latest version.
  • Page 80: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Local Update 1 ) Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.mercusys.com. 2 ) Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPDATE. 5. 4. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to System > Backup & Restore. To backup configuration settings: Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer.
  • Page 82: Administration

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 5. Administration 5. 5. 1. Change Password 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 Change Password section. 3.
  • Page 83: System Log

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode ¾ 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 84 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 4. If you want to send the system log to your mailbox, click MAIL LOG and configure the mail settings.
  • Page 85: Diagnostics

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Require Password: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. • Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. •...
  • Page 86: Time

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3 ) Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size. It’s recommended to keep the default value. 4 ) If you have chosen Traceroute, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point 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.
  • Page 88: Language

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 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 System > Time & Language. 3.
  • Page 89: Led Control

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 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 90: 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 91 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
  • Page 92 • 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 93 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 94 • 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 95 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 96 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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