DZS MESH-1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router Installation Guide

MESH-1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
Installation Guide

Inside the Box

1 x MESH-1200 Controller
1 x MESH-1200 Agent
2 x Power supplies
1 x CAT 5E cable

System Description

The MESH-1200 is a dual-band Wi-Fi router that can operate either as a single device or as part of an EasyMesh ecosystem. The unit supports both layer two and three operations when in controller mode. In addition, the unit can also operate as a standard Wi-Fi repeater using the 5GHz radio.

System LED description

Ports and button

For an Agent unit: port may be used for:
a)Wired connection to the LAN and the Controller
b)Wired connection for user devices for internet access (e.g. Set-Top Boxes, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast, etc.)
LAN1| 12145 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port| White
LAN2| White
DC-IN| Power input from Power Supply unit| Black
WPS/Reset| Press 1 to 5 seconds to enable WPS
WPS button used for Controller and Agent EasyMesh paring by pressing for —3 seconds on both units at the same time| White
When pressed for more than 10s the device will reboot
When pressed for more than 302 the device restores the factory settings

Installation instructions

1. Using the system default credentials
   a) Find the MESH-1200 unit labeled “Controller” – The unit has a © on the unit label located on the back of the unit.
   b) Connect power by plugging the provided PSU to an electric wall outlet and the barrel connection on the corresponding port on the back of the unit c) Plug on the end of the provided CAT 5E Ethernet cable in the WAN port of the unit – the WAN port is labeled BLUE –plug the other end of the cable to a free Ethernet port on the gateway/modem from the service provider
   d) Take the second unit, the Agent, and power it up not more than 5 to 10 meters away from the controller
   e) Connect power to the Agent unit by repeating step 2
   f) Wait for the 30s
   g) Press the WPS button on both Controller and Agent units at the same time, for 3 to 5 seconds
   h) Wait 30 seconds.
   i) Place the Agent in a convenient location (typically 20 to 30 meters away from the Controller and one or two walls in between)
   j) Connect your device (phone, tablet or PC) to the EasyMesh network using the provided credentials on the Controller unit label:k) Process completed
   Continue only if you require to change the default credentials.

2. Setting router password and Wi-Fi credentials
   This process assumes you have already completed section 1.
   Using your PC, smartphone or tablet, open a browser and type http://192.168.10.1 in the search bar. If this is the first time you log in the unit will prompt you change the password.

Set the desired password and click “Set login password” or click on “Skip password setup” and use the default password for the admin user located on the unit label. Click “Login” to enter the WEB GUI.
Next, the wizard gives you the option to change the default EasyMesh / Wi-Fi configuration:

The recommended configuration is to leave EasyMesh enabled. It is also recommended, but not mandatory, to configure the same SSID for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio. Once the desired names and passphrases have been defined, click “Compete” to save the configuration, or “Skip wizard” if you decide to keep the default credentials.
After saving the configuration the Wi-Fi interface will reinitialize. If the device you are using gets disconnected from the Wi-Fi network, reconnect or wait until the device reconnects on its own. After the process, then the user will be presented with the login screen.

The installation is not complete, you may close the browser and start using your Wi-Fi network.

Other settings (optional)

Role setting
The EasyMesh role function may be manually changed if necessary. To set up the EasyMesh ecosystem two units are required, one has to be set as “Controller” and one as “Agent.”
Set router as Controller
Navigate to “EasyMesh” > “EasyMesh settings” and click “EasyMesh enable” if not enabled by default; select the “Controller” role and click “Save”.

Set router as Agent
Navigate to “EasyMesh” > “EasyMesh settings” and click “EasyMesh enable” if not enabled by default; select the “Controller” role and click “Save”.

EasyMesh Status

Navigate to “EasyMesh” > “Running Topology”. The “Controller” unit will display a graphical view of the EasyMesh network, including all access points and connected devices.

Compliance Statement

This document contains domestic and international regulatory
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

RF exposure warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Introduction

This document contains domestic and international regulatory
FCC Part 15:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the  following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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