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User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender MW300RE REV3.0.1 1910080042...
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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.
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OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm) 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 and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce.
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• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 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.
300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Conventions The extender or MW300RE, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW00RE Wireless Wi-Fi extender without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 1. Introduction Product Overview The range extender connects to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. Multicolor LED helps you find the right location for your range extender for the best Wi-Fi extension.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 1.2.2 Button Explanation Button Description Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds until the Signal LED starts blinking quickly to reset the extender. RESET/WPS Press for 1 second to use the WPS function.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 2. Connect the Extender to the Internet Power On Plug the extender into a power outlet near your router, and the Signal LED turns solid red. Note: For safety and best performance, we suggest that you position the extender vertically as shown below.
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MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 2) A login window will appear. Create a login password when prompted, then click Start. For subsequent logins, use the password you have set. 3) The extender will scan and display all available networks. Select your router's host network from the list.
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MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4) Enter the network password when prompted, then click Connect. You can also customize the extended network name on this page. 5) Check the Signal LED on your extender. Green or orange LED indicates a successful connection.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. The extended network uses the same wireless password as your host networks, but may have different network name if you have customized the SSID during the configuration.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 3. Basic Configuration After your successful login, you will see the basic configuration page. The main menus are on the left of the page. On the right you can configure the corresponding function. There are two functions on the Basic page: Status and Device Management. The detailed explanations for each function are listed below.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Extended SSID - Displays the name of the extended network. You can edit the name • on this page. Distance between the extender and the host AP is Good – Displays whether the • extender is in a proper location. If the distance is too far, relocate the extender closer...
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 4. Advanced Configuration This chapter will show each web page's key functions and the configuration details. Wireless Go to Advanced→Wireless, you can view and configure the extended wireless network settings. • Network Name (SSID) - The extended wireless network name. You can change the name on this page.
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MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender host MAC address, security type and password. • Delete All - Click to delete all profiles. • Delete Selected - Click to delete selected profiles. To add a new profile Click Add. Complete the settings as shown below, and click Save.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Network Go to Advanced→Network, you can configure network settings of the extender. • MAC Address - The unique physical address of the extender. • IP Settings - Select Auto or Manual. It is recommended to select Auto. If you want to set the IP address and subnet mask manually, select Manual and enter them manually.
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MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender • DHCP Server - Select On, Off or Auto. When Auto is selected, the extender will detect other DHCP server on the network to determine whether to renew IP address, Gateway and DNS of this DHCP server or not.
To upgrade the extender's firmware, follow the steps below: Note: To avoid any damage, it is important to keep the extender powered on during the entire process. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from our website (http:// www.mercusys.com). - 14 -...
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Click Browse to locate and select the downloaded firmware file. Click Upgrade. The extender will reboot automatically after the upgrade. 4.5.2 Factory Default Restore Go to System Tools→Factory Default Restore, and then and you can restore the configurations of the extender to factory defaults.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4.5.4 Reboot Go to System Tools→Reboot, and then you can click the Reboot button to reboot the extender on the page. Some settings of the extender will take effect only after rebooting, which include: •...
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MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Go to System Tools→System Log, and then you can view the logs of the extender. • Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. • Save All - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1. How to restore my extender’s configuration to its factory default settings? Option One: With the extender powered on, press and hold the RESET/WPS button for more than 5 seconds until the Signal LED starts blinking quickly, then release the button.
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