Tenda Nova MW6 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Installation Guide

June 6, 2024
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Whole Home Mesh WiFi System
MW6 (2-pack)/ MW6 (3-pack)
Quick Installation Guide

Package contents

MW6 (2-pack)
• Mesh3 x 2
• Power adapter x 2
• Ethernet cable x 1
• Quick installation guide x| MW6 (3-pack)
• Mesh3 x 3
• Power adapter x 3
• Ethernet cable x
• Quick installation guide x 1
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Know your device

Wall-mounting hole
Used to fix the device to the wall. Recommended specifications are: Screws: PA3*14 mm; head diameter: 5.2 mm; head thickness:1.8 mm Plastic anchor: inner diameter: 2.4 mm; length: 26.4 mm

Install the Tenda WiFi App

Download the Tenda WiFi App onto your mobile device by searching for Tenda WiFi in App Store or Google Play or by scanning the QR code. Then install the Tenda WiFi App.

Available for iOS and Android
Or

http://download.cloud.tenda.com.cn/down/app

Connect the primary node

*The first node you set up functions as the primary node, while the rest are referred to as the secondary nodes.
Tips
If you do not use the modem for internet access, please skip steps 1 and 3.

  1. Power off your modem, and remove its battery (if any).
  2. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect a LAN port of your modem or the Ethernet jack to the (WAN/LAN) port of any This node is your primary node.
  3. Reinstall its battery and power on your modem.
  4. Use the included power adapter to connect the primary node to a power source, the LED indicator lights solid green. Wait about for 40 seconds. The system completes startup when the LED indicator blinks green.

Connect the primary node to the Internet

  1. Go to the WiFi network list on your mobile device, select the SSID of the primary node, and enter its password. The SSID and password are specified on the bottom label of any node.
  2. Run the Tenda WiFi App and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the primary node to the internet. After the primary node is connected to the internet, its LED indicator lights solid green.

Connect the secondary nodes to the Internet

  1. Place each node:
    – At a high and open area.
    – Ensure that the wall between any two nodes is less than two.
    – Keep your nodes away from electronics with strong interference, such as microwave oven, induction cooker, and refrigerator.

  2. Use other power adapters to connect the remaining secondary nodes to power sources, and their LED indicators light solid green. Wait for about 40 seconds. The secondary node is connecting to another node when its LED indicator blinks green.

  3. Observe the LED indicator of the secondary nodes until their
    LED indicators one of the following colors:| Solid green| Good connection
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    | Solid yellow| Fair connection

| Solid red| Disconnected
4. If a node’s LED indicator does not light solid green, relocate it according to step 1 in IV Connect the secondary nodes to the Internet to get it better connected.

Done.

  • To access the internet:

  • Wired devices: Connect wired devices to the LAN ports of your nodes.

  • Wireless devices: Connect wireless devices to the WiFi
    network using the SSID and WiFi password you set.

  • If you want to manage the network anytime anywhere, tap and use your account to log in.

FAQ

Ql: How can I remove a node from my WiFi network?
Al: Tap the node on the Tenda WiFi App, tap … in the upper-right corner, and choose Delete.
Note:
Removing operation restores the node to factory settings.

Q2: Can I add another new set of nodes to expand my network coverage?
A2: Yes. Run the Tenda WiFi App, tap Settings in the lower- right corner, tap Add nova, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Q3: How to restore my network to factory settings?

  • With your nodes powered on, hold the Reset button of your primary node down using a sharp item (such as a pin) for about 6 seconds, and release it when the LED indicator blinks fast. Your network is reset successfully when the LED indicator lights solid green then blinks slow again. And all nodes are restored to factory settings.

Q4. My 2.4 GHz WiFi-enabled devices, such as a home security camera, cannot connect to my nova WiFi network. What should I do?

  • Please try the following solutions
    Step 1 Connect your smartphone used for setup to your nova WiFi network.
    Step 2 Run Tenda WiFi App, tap Settings, Smart Assistant, and Enable. Your smartphone connects to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
    Step 3 Use the smartphone to set up your 2.4 GHz WiFi-enabled device guided by the App of the camera.

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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.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

WARNING: The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment type Mesh3/MW6 (MW6 is composed of one to three Mesh3) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/download- cata-101.html

Operate Frequency:
2.4 GHz: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13)
5 GHz: EU/5150-5250MHz (CH36-CH48)
EIRP Power (Max.):
2.4 GHz: 19.67dBm
5 GHz: 22.21dBm
Software Version: V1.0.0.X

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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 or more 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.

The device is for indoor usage only.
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.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operating frequency: 2412-2462MHz, 5150-5250MHz, 5725-5850MHz

NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

Caution:
Adapter Model: BN071-Al 2012E/BN073-Al 2012B/BN071-Al 2012U
Manufacturer: SHENZHEN HEWEISHUN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Input: 100 – 240 V, AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 A
Output: 12 V, DC, 1A
: DC Voltage
Operating Temperature: 0°C-40°C
Operating Humidity: (10 – 90)%RH, non-condensing

RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.|
The user has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys new electrical or electronic equipment.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:

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LT| LU| HU| MT| NL| AT| PL| PT| RO| SI| SK| FI| SE| UK


Technical Support
Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd.
6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052
USA hotline:1-800-570-5892 Toll Free: 7 x 24 hours
Canada hotline:1-888-998-8966 Toll Free: Mon – Fri 9 am – 6 pm PST Hong Kong hotline: 00852-81931998
Global Hotline: +86 755-2765 7180 (China Time Zone)
Website: www.tendacn.com
E-mail: support.nova@tenda.com.cn

Copyright
© 2021 Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Tenda is a registered trademark legally held by Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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