MERCUSYS MW300RE Wireless Repeater WiFi Booster User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- MERCUSYS
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MERCUSYS MW300RE Wireless Repeater WiFi Booster
Product Information
Specifications
- Model : 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender MW300RE
- Revision : REV3.1.0 1910080050
- Operating Frequency (maximum transmitted power): 2412MHz–2472MHz (20dBm)
- CE Mark Warning: Class B product, may cause radio interference in a domestic environment
- EU Declaration of Conformity: Compliance with directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863
- RF Exposure Information : Meets EU requirements on limitation of exposure to electromagnetic fields
- NCC Notice: Compliance with NCC regulations
- BSMI Notice: Compliance with BSMI regulations
- Safety Information: Please read and follow the safety information provided Explanation of Symbols on Product Label: Class II equipment, AC voltage, indoor use only
- Recycling : Must be handled according to European directive 2012/19/EU for recycling or dismantling
LED Explanation
The device features LEDs that indicate its status:
- Power LED: Indicates whether the device is powered on or off.
- Signal LED: Indicates the strength of the Wi-Fi signal.
- WPS LED: Indicates the status of the WPS function.
Button Explanation
The device has a WPS button for easy setup and a Reset button to restore the
device to its factory default settings.
Chapter 2. Connect the Extender to the Internet
Method One: Via a Web Browser
To connect the extender to the internet using a web browser, follow these
steps:
- Connect the extender to a power source and wait for it to power on.
- Use a computer or mobile device to connect to the Wi-Fi network named “MW300RE” or “Mercury_XXXX” (XXXX represents the last four characters of the extender’s MAC address).
- Open a web browser and enter “http://mw300re.tplinkext.net” in the address bar.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the extender and connect it to your existing Wi-Fi network.
Method Two: Via WPS
To connect the extender to the internet using WPS, follow these steps:
- Connect the extender to a power source and wait for it to power on.
- Press and hold the WPS button on your router until the WPS starts blinking.
- Press the WPS button on the extender within 2 minutes.
- The WPS LED on both the router and extender will turn solid,
indicating a successful connection.
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TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED. All rights reserved. http://www.mercusys.com
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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RATING 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.. The original EU Declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the
device used at 20 cm from your body.
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
- 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. Please use this product with care and operate at your
CAUTION: Double pole, neutral fusing. Disconnect mains before servicing.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Conventions
The extender or MW300RE, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for
MW300RE 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. You can set the parameters according to your
demand.
More Info
Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the
official website http://www.mercusys.com. The Quick Installation Guide can
be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the extender.
Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage per ft2 are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
The maximum extended Wi-Fi coverage specification is based on performance testing results. Actual Wi-Fi coverage may vary due to environmental factors, including building materials and wireless interferences.
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.
Product Appearance
LED Explanation
| LED | Status | Indication |
|---|
Signal
| Blinking red| The extender is connecting to the router.
Solid red| The extender is not connected to the router.
Solid green| The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good
location.
Solid orange| The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away
from the router.
Button Explanation
| Button | Description |
|---|
RESET/WPS
| Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds until the Signal LED starts blinking quickly to reset the extender.
Press for 1 second to use the WPS function.
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.
Method One: Via a Web Browser
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Connect your wireless device to the extender’s network MERCUSYS_RE_XXXX.
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The default SSID (network name) is printed on the product label at the back of the extender.
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If you are using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer first (if any).
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Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your router.
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Launch a web browser and enter http://mwlogin.net in the address field.
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A login window will appear. Create a login password when prompted, then click Start. For subsequent logins, use the password you have set.
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The extender will scan and display all available networks. Select your router’s host network from the list.
Note: If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps.
Move the extender closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list.
Click Other… to manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of the network you want to extend, and click Connect. -
Enter the network password when prompted, then click Connect. You can also customize the extended network name on this page.
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Check the Signal LED on your extender. Green or orange LED indicates a successful connection.
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Relocate the extender.
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Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead“ zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.
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Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid green. If it’s not, relocate it closer to the host router to achieve better signal quality.
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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
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Method Two: Via WPS
- Press the WPS button on your router.
- Within two minutes, press the RESET/WPS button on your extender for 1 second. The Signal LED should change from flashing to a solid state, indicating a successful WPS connection.
- Relocate the extender.
- Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router 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’s not, relocate it closer to the host router to achieve better signal quality.
- 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.
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.
Status
Go to Basic→Status, you can view the internet status of your extender.
- Status – Displays the connection status and the name of the host network.
- Wireless Scanner – Click to find all available networks if you want to extend another host network.
- 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 to your router.
Device Management
Go to Basic→Device Management, you can view and manage the connected or
blocked devices.
Host Devices
- Device Name/IP Address/MAC Address – Displays the name, IP address and MAC address of the device. You can click to edit the device name.
- Block – Click to remove the device from the list.
Blocked Devices
- Device Name – Displays the name of the device. You can click to edit the device name.
- Allow – Click to remove the device from the list.
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.
- Hide SSID – Select this option if you want to hide the extended network from others.
Profile
The profile is used for managing the information of connected host networks.
You can view recently connected networks or manually add new
ones.
- Operation – Click Connect to connect to the host network in this profile or click Edit to edit an existing profile.
- Add – Manually add a host AP by entering the extended network name, host network name, 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.
- Extended SSID – Enter the extended network name.
- Host SSID – Enter the host network name.
- Host MAC Address – Enter the MAC address of the host router.
- Host AP Security – Select the security type of the host network.
- Host AP Password – Enter the password of the host network.
To connect to a host network
To connect to a host network that is listed in the profile screen, just
find the profile and then click Connect.
To manage an existing profile
To change the settings of an existing profile, find the profile and click
Edit, then you can edit the settings of this profile. If you want to delete a
profile that you no longer use, select the profile and click Delete Selected.
Network
Go to Advanced→Network, you can configure the 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.
- IP Address – The LAN IP address of the extender.
- Subnet Mask – Subnet mask determines the size of the network. Normally it is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server
Go to Advanced→DHCP Server, you can configure the DHCP Server settings. DHCP
server will automatically assign IP address and subnet mask to devices on your
network.
- 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.
- Start IP Address – Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.100 is the default start address.
- End IP Address – Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.199 is the default end address.
- Address Lease Time – The amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the extender with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount of time in minutes and the user will be leased this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.
- Gateway – (Optional.) The default is 0.0.0.0. Enter the LAN IP address of your host router.
- Primary DNS – (Optional.) Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your ISP.
- Secondary DNS – (Optional.) Enter the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.
- Host – The name of the DHCP client.
- MAC Address – The MAC address of the DHCP client
- IP Address – The IP address that has been allocated to the DHCP client
- Effective Time – The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
Click Refresh to show the current attached devices.
System Tools
Firmware Upgrade
Go to System Tools→Firmware Upgrade, and then you can update the latest
version of firmware for the extender.
- Hardware Version – Displays the current hardware version. The version of the upgrade file must accord with the extender’s current hardware version.
- Firmware Version – Displays the current firmware version.
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).
- Click Browse to locate and select the downloaded firmware file.
- Click Upgrade.
- The extender will reboot automatically after the upgrade.
Factory Default Restore
- Go to System Tools→Factory Default Restore, and then and you can restore the configurations of the extender to factory defaults.
- Click Factory Default Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. All your custom settings will be lost when the extender is restored.
Backup & Restore
Go to System Tools→Backup & Restore, and then you can save the current
configuration of the extender as a backup file and restore the configuration
via a backup.
- Click Backup to save all settings as a backup file to your local computer.
- Click Browse to locate and select your backup file, then click Restore to restore the settings. The restore process may take a few minutes to complete and the extender will automatically reboot itself when finished.
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:
- Upgrade the firmware of the extender (the system will reboot automatically).
- Restore the extender’s settings to factory defaults (the system will reboot automatically).
- Update the configuration with the file (the system will reboot automatically).
Login Password
Go to System Tools→Login Password, and then you can change the login username
and password of the extender.
To change the extender’s login password, follow the steps below.
- Enter the Old Password of the extender.
- Enter the New Password.
- Enter the new password again in the Confirm New Password field.
- Click Save.
For subsequent logins, use the new password you have set.
System Log
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.
- Clear All – All the logs will be deleted from the extender permanently, not just from the page.
FAQ’s
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. Option Two Log in to the extender’s web management page via a web browser, go to System Tools Factory Default Restore, and click Factory Default Restore.
What should I do if I forgot my login password?
Restore the extender’s configuration to its factory default settings referring to Q1, then create a new password when prompted.
What should I do if I cannot log in to the extender's web management page?
References
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