Tenda MW5 - Nova Mesh WiFi System Manual
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Package contents
- Mesh5 x 1
- Mesh5s x 2
- Ethernet cable x 1
- Power adapter x 1
- Quick installation guide x 1
Know your device
Mesh5
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Mesh5s
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Install the Tenda WiFi App
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Download the Tenda WiFi onto your mobile device by searching for Tenda WiFi in the App Store/Google Play.
(Available for iOS -
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and Android):
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or by scanning the QR code:
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Connect the primary node-Mesh5
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- Power off your modem, and remove its battery (if any).
- Use the included Ethernet cable to connect a LAN port of your modem or the Ethernet jack to the WAN/LAN port of Mesh5
- Reinstall its battery and power on your modem.
- Use the included power adapter to connect Mesh5 to a power source, and its LED indicator lights solid green. Wait about for 40 seconds. The system completes startup when the LED indicator blinks green.
Connect the mobile device to Mesh5
Go to the WiFi network list on your mobile device, select the SSID of Mesh5, and enter its password. The SSID and password are specified on the label of Mesh5.
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Connect Mesh5 to the internet
Run the Tenda WiFi App and follow the on-screen instructions to connect Mesh5 to the internet. After Mesh5 is connected to the internet, its LED indicator should turn solid green.
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Connect the secondary nodes (Mesh5s) to the internet
- For best performance, plug each secondary node (Mesh5s) into a socket:
- In an elevated, open position with coverage area of your existing nova WiFi network.
- Keep your nodes away from electronics with strong interference, such as microwave ovens, induction cookers and refrigerators.
After Mesh5s is powered on, its LED indicator lights solid green. Wait about for 40 seconds. Mesh5s is connecting to another node when its LED indicator blinks green.
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- Observe the LED indicator of Mesh5s until it lights one of the following colors:
- Solid green: Good connection
- Solid yellow: Fair connection
- Solid red: Disconnected
- If either Mesh5s'LED indicator does not light solid green, relocate it according to step 1 in V to get a better connection.
Done.
- To access the internet:
- Wired devices: Connect wired devices to the LAN ports of your nodes.
- Wireless devices: Connect wireless devices to your WiFi network using the SSID and password you set.
- If you want to manage the network anytime, anywhere then access the App, tap
and login to your account.
Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Tenda MW5 - Nova Mesh WiFi System Manual
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