MERCUSYS AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- MERCUSYS
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MERCUSYS AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter
Specifications:
- Model: AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter MA30E
- Operating Frequency (maximum transmitted power):
- 2400MHz–2483.5MHz (20dBm)
- 5150MHz–5250MHz (23dBm)
- 5250MHz–5350MHz (23dBm)
- 5470MHz–5725MHz (23dBm)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Information:
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments. Do not
attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,
please contact us. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not
allowed. This equipment can be powered only by equipment that complies with
Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) defined in the
standard of IEC 62368-1.
Environment:
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Explanation of Symbols on the Product Label:
- Class II Equipment
- Class II Equipment with functional earthing
- Alternating Current
- Direct Current
- Polarity of DC power connector
FAQ:
Q: Can the device be used outdoors?
A: No, this device may only be used indoors.
Q: What should I do if the device is exposed to water?
A: Keep the device away from water and contact us for service immediately
if exposed to water.
Q: Can I modify the device on my own?
A: No, do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Contact us for service if needed.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK
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. Copyright © 2024
MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED. All rights reserved.
https://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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
- 2400MHz—2483.5MHz(20dBm)
- 5150MHz—5250MHz(23dBm)
- 5250MHz—5350MHz(23dBm)
- 5470MHz—5725MHz(23dBm)
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. Frequency band: 5150 – 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles
and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors,
equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external
body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use
by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 – 5250 MHz
band.
Frequency band: 5250 – 5350 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles,
trains and aircraft are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.
Frequency band: 5470 – 5725 MHz:
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, 2011
/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at
https://www.mercusys.com/en/ce/
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/
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
- Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
- This equipment can be powered only by equipments that comply with Power Source Class 2 ( PS2) or Limited Power Source(LPS) defined in the standard of IEC 62368-1.
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 own risk.
This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic
fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and
other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter
more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical
devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any
other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your
physician for information specific to your medical device.
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~40℃ (32 ℉ ~104 ℉ )
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbols may vary from products.
Conventions
The Adapter or MA30E, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MA30E
AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter without any explanations.
Note: Features of the adapter may vary by model and driver version. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual adapter experience.
More Info
Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the
official website https://www.mercusys.com.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside
the package of the router.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE
Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless
coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as
a result of network conditions, AP limitations, and environmental factors,
including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and AP
location.
‡Use of MU-MIMO requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.
§Use of WPA3 requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.
Functionality of MA30E may be restricted on some computing systems and
platforms. Please try to update the device’s driver for feature compatibility.
*Several new features are introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification 5.0 Release, including 2× faster speed and 4× broader coverage compared with Bluetooth 4.2.
Introduction
Product Overview
The MA30E connects devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously,
offering a superior lag-free experience for work and play. Combining 300 Mbps
2.4 GHz (perfect for surfing and emailing) and 867 Mbps 5 GHz (ideal for HD
streaming and gaming), you have the flexibility to allocate your devices to
dedicated networks to do more at the same time.†
Features
- Strong Dual Band Wi-Fi Speed — Speeds up to 867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)†
- Wider Signal Coverage — Two high-performance antennas
- Bluetooth 5.0 — The Bluetooth 5.0 technology achieves faster speeds and broader coverage*
- MU-MIMO — Simultaneously serve several devices with no more latency or bandwidth congestion‡
- Improved Security — The latest security enhancement, WPA3, provides enhanced protection in personal password safety§
- Backward Compatibility — Full support for 802.11ac/a/b/g/n standards
- Windows Compatible — Supported operating system: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit)
Installation Guide
Before You Start
If you plan on using Bluetooth and already have connected Bluetooth devices,
proceed with Step 1. Otherwise, skip to Step 2.
Disable your Bluetooth
- Right-click My Computer, select Manage, go to Device Manager.
- Expand the Bluetooth node to find your existing Bluetooth device.
- Right-click the existing Bluetooth device and select Disable.
Note:
Make sure you have disabled all existing Bluetooth devices (both built-in and
third party).
Hardware Connection
-
Turn off your computer, unplug the power cable then remove the case panel.
-
Connect the provided Bluetooth USB cable to the adapter.
-
Locate an available PCI-E slot (X1, X4, X8, or X16) and remove the corresponding slot cover on the rear panel. Then insert the adapter carefully.
-
Locate an available 9-pin connector and carefully plug the Bluetooth USB cable into it.
Note:
If the Bluetooth USB cable is not correctly connected to the motherboard, Bluetooth function won’t work even after driver installation. -
Replace the case panel, plug in the power cable and turn on your computer.
Driver Installation
The following instructions take Windows 10 as an example. The steps may vary
slightly from other versions of Windows.
-
Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.
Tip:
You can also check the new release and download the driver at www.mercusys.com/support. -
Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.
- Wi-Fi: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wi-Fi installation.
- Bluetooth: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Bluetooth installation.
Note:
DO NOT run the driver installations at the same time. When one driver is being
installed, please wait until the installation is complete and then try to
install the other.
Connect to a Wireless Network
With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer,
you can quickly connect to a wireless network via Windows wireless utility.
The following instructions take Windows 10 as an example. The steps may vary
slightly from other versions of Windows.
Connect to a Wireless Network
- Click the network icon ( ) on the taskbar. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect,and enter the password when prompted.
- When Connected displays next to the network name (SSID) on the screen, it indicates a successful network connection.
Pair With Bluetooth Devices
MA30E makes your PC Bluetooth-capable with Bluetooth 5.0 which achieves more
stable connection, farther range and faster transmission speeds than Bluetooth
4.
Just connect your Bluetooth devices to your computer and enjoy with ease.
Pair With Bluetooth Devices
- Right click the (Bluetooth) icon on the taskbar. If it’s not displayed, turn on Bluetooth in your PC settings first.
- Select Add a Bluetooth Device or Add a Device to scan for available devices.
- Select your Bluetooth device from the list and follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
Note:
Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable.
Uninstall Driver
You can remove the driver from Windows Control Panel.
Uninstall Wi-Fi driver
- Start Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
- Find and uninstall the Mercusys program MERCUSYS MA30E Wi-Fi Driver.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
- Restart your computer.
Uninstall Bluetooth driver
- Start Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
- Find and uninstall the Mercusys program MERCUSYS MA30E Bluetooth Adapter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
- Restart your computer.
Specifications
Normal
Wireless Standards
| IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi Speeds
| 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Reception Sensitivity
| 5 GHz:
11ac HT80: -59.0dBm
11n HT40: -68.5dBm
11a 54Mbps: -73.5dBm 11a 6Mbps: -91dBm
2.4 GHz:
11n HT40: -69.5dBm
11g 54Mbps: -74dBm 11b 11Mbps: -87dBm
Wireless Security| WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/ WPA3-SAE
Dimensions| 226.3 × 120.8 × 21.5 mm (8.9 × 4.8 × 0.85 in.)
Antenna Type| 2× Fixed High-Performance Omni-Directional Antennas
System Requirements| Supported operating systems include Windows 10,
11(64-bit)
Environmental and Physical**
Operating Temperature| 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Operating Humidity| 10%~90% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity| 5%~90% Non-Condensing
References
- Support-Welcome to MERCUSYS
- Welcome to MERCUSYS
- Regulatory Compliance - Welcome to MERCUSYS
- UKCA - Welcome to MERCUSYS