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MW300RE (EU) V1 User Guide
MW300RE (EU) V1 User Guide
1910080032 REV1.0.0
1910080032
REV 1.0.0
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● When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to
shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate adapter from the power source.
measures. ● Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the
risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need
service, please contact us.
RF Exposure Information ● Avoid water and wet locations.
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection. Explanation of the symbols on the product label
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm Symbol Explanation
from your body.
Class II equipment
AC voltage
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
Model No.: MW300RE Person responsible for marking this declaration:
Trademark: MERCUSYS
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all
the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of
Council Directives:
Huang Jing
Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive
Regulatory Compliance Manager
2011/65/EU, Directive 2009/125/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other
normative documents
Date of issue: 2016-08-12
EN 300328 V1.9.1
EN 301489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010+AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 50581: 2012
(EC) No 278/2009
(EC) No 1275/2008
(EU) No 801/2013
Introduction
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
Blinking red The extender is connecting to the router.
Introduction 1
Button Explanation
Position the Extender
The buttons are located on the bottom panel. For safety and best performance, we suggest that you position the extender
WPS Button: If your wireless router supports WPS or QSS function, you can vertically as shown below.
press the WPS or QSS button on your router and then press the WPS button
on your extender to establish a secure connection between the wireless
router and the extender.
Reset Button: This button is used to restore the extender to its factory
default settings.
To reset the extender:
With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
for more than 5 seconds until the Signal LED starts blinking quickly, then
release the button and wait the extender to reboot to its factory default
settings.
Introduction 2
2
Before You Begin
Please read this guide carefully before installing and using the range extender.
The operating range of your wireless network may vary significantly depending
Connect the Extender on the physical position of the wireless devices. Obstructions, such as metal
appliances and walls, may weaken signals by getting in the way of your
to the Internet
network’s radio waves.
● Half-way Between - Generally, the ideal location for the range extender is
half-way between the wireless router and the wireless client. If the
wireless signal is not satisfactory, you may place the extender closer to
This chapter covers the following topics: the wireless router.
Before You Begin ● Less Obstructions - Limit obstructions between the extender and wireless
router. It’s better to locate the extender in a spacious place, such as near
Basic Requirements
the corridors.
Quick Setup
● No Interference - Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and
other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby
monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
2 Configure
Quick Setup 1) Connect your smart device to the extender’s wireless network
MERCUSYS_RE_XXXX.
Using Your Web Browser (Mobile UI) The default SSID (network name) can be found on the
product label at the back of the extender.
1 Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet near your router, and the Signal LED 2) Launch a web browser and type mwlogin.net in the address bar.
Create a login password, then tap Log in.
turns solid red.
3 Relocate
Plug the extender into a power outlet about halfway between your router
(Host Network) and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you choose must
be within the range of your existing host network.
Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid green. If it is orange, relocate the
extender closer to or farther away from the router to achieve a better
signal quality.
Enjoy!
3) Select your host network (the router’s network) and enter the password The extender uses the same wireless network name (SSID) and password as
when prompted. Here we use MERCUSYS_1234 for demonstration. your host network.
Enjoy!
By default, the extended network uses the same SSID The extended network use the same Wi-Fi password as your main network, but
(network name) as the host network. You can change may have different wireless network name if you customize the SSID during the
SSID according to your need on this page. configuration.
5) Click Reboot to make the settings effective.
If you want to change the extended network name, go to
Wireless > Wireless Settings to modify the name.
1 Power On 3 Relocate
Plug the extender into a power outlet near your router, and the Signal LED
Plug the extender into a power outlet about halfway between your router
turns solid red. (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must
be within the range of your existing host network
Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid green. If it is orange, relocate the
extender closer to or farther away from the router to achieve a better
signal quality.
Enjoy!
The extender uses the same wireless network name (SSID) and password as
your host network.
2 Connect
1) Press the WPS button on your router.
2) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your extender. The Signal
LED should change from flashing to a solid state, indicating a
successful WPS connection.
Wireless Advanced
to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines
the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.
On the Wireless Advanced page, you can configure the advanced settings of Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee that the packets with
your wireless network. high- priority messages will be transmitted preferentially. It is
1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net, then go to recommended to enable WMM.
Wireless > Wireless Advanced webpage. Enable Short GI - With Short GI enabled, the device can work at a
Profile
Profile is used to manage the information of connected host APs. You can add,
delete, edit the profiles or connect to a host AP.
Extended SSID - Enter the extended network name.
To add a new profile
Host AP SSID - Enter the host network name.
1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net, then go to Profile Host AP MAC Address - Enter The MAC address of the host AP.
webpage.
Security – Select the security type of the host AP.
Address
By default, the extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the
front router. If you want to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network DHCP Server
demand, please refer to the steps below. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server will
We do NOT recommend you change the IP address unless you automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the devices on the network. This
are quite sure about the IP setting for special network demand, protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to be
random changes may lead to Internet disconnection. set to IP addresses automatically.
To use the DHCP server function of the device, you should
configure all computers in the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address
1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net, then go to automatically" mode.
Network > Network Settings webpage.
2) Select Static IP, then enter the IP address manually, then click Save.
DHCP Settings
By default, the DHCP Server is Auto, the extender automatically detects to find
the devices enabling the DHCP Server. If the DHCP Server of the device is
enabled, the extender’s DHCP Server is disabled. Otherwise, the extender’s
DHCP Server is enabled. The default is Auto.
When the DHCP Server is On, please make sure that the Start and End IP
Address, Gateway for the DHCP server and LAN IP address are in the same
segment as the router. Otherwise, the extender cannot access the Internet.
1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net, then go to DHCP
Server > DHCP Settings webpage.
IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation 2) Configure it as shown in the figure bleow, then click Save.
(192.168.1.253 by default).
2) You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the
extender in the list.
DHCP Server – Select Off, On or Auto. The default settings is Auto. Client Name: The name of the DHCP client.
Start IP Address/End IP Address:Enter a range of IP address that
MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client.
can be leased to the clients. By default, the starting IP address is
192.168.0.100 and the ending IP address is 192.168.0.199. Assigned IP Address: The IP address that is allocated to the client
by the DHCP server.
Gateway (Optional): Enter the LAN IP address of your host network.
Lease Time: The time duration that the IP address is leased to the
Default Domain (Optional): Enter the domain name of your network.
DHCP client.
Primary DNS (Optional): Enter the DNS IP address provided by
Click Refresh to refresh the DHCP Client List.
your ISP.
Secondary DNS (Optional): Enter the second DNS IP address
provided by your ISP.
Manage the Extender 2) You can view the current firmware version and the hardware version. Find
the latest firmware of your extender from the product’s Support page at
www.mercusys.com. Then download the latest firmware upgrade file to
your computer.
4) Click Upgrade. The upgrade takes a few minutes to complete and the
extender will automatically reboot itself when finished.
Login Password
1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net, then go to System
Tools > Login Password webpage. System Log
2) Create a new password as shown in the figure below. 1) Launch a web browser and type in http://mwlogin.net,then go to
System Tools > System Log webpage.
2) You can select the Log Type and Log Level from the drop-down list. Here
you can quickly trace the logs which you want to view.
Save All - Click to save the system log as a .txt file on your
computer.
Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according
to your Mail settings.
IP Address 192.168.1.253
Appendix 19
Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How do I restore my extender’s configuration to its factory default settings? Q4. What can I do if I cannot access the web management page?
There are three ways to reset the extender: ● Make sure your wireless device has connected to the extended network.
● Option One: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold ● If your computer is set to a static IP address, change the computer’s
the Reset button for more than 5 seconds until the Signal LED starts settings to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
blinking quickly, then release the button. address automatically.
● Option Two: Log in to the extender’s web management page via a smart ● Change another browser or device, and try again.
device, go to Settings, and tap Factory Restore.
● Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.1.253.
● Option Three: Log in to the extender’s web management page via a If the extender is connected to the router, you should go to your router’s
computer, go to System Tools > Factory Defaults, and click Factory DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s IP address.
Defaults.
● Feel free to contact our technical support, if the problem persists.
Once the extender is reset, the current configuration
settings will be lost and you will need to reconfigure it.
● The extended network uses the same password as the host network (the
router’s network).
● If you have modified the password of the extended network, log in to the
PC interface of the web management page, go to Wireless > Wireless
Appendix 20