MERCUSYS AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide

: June 26, 2024
: MERCUSYS

Table of Contents

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK
Safety Information
Conventions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation Guide
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Chapter 4 Uninstall Driver
Appendix: Specifications
References
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User Guide
AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

REV1.0.0
1910080110

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 © 2023 MERCUSYS 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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400MHz-2483.5MHz: 20dBm
5150MHz-5250MHz: 23dBm
5250 MHz -5350 MHz: 20dBm
5470 MHz -5725 MHz: 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.mercusys.com/support/ce.

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/

National restrictions
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.

| AT| BE| BG| CH| CY| CZ| DE| DK
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EE| EL| ES| Fl| FR| HR| HU| IE
IS| IT| LI| LT| LU| LV| MT| NL
NO| PL| PT| RO| SE| SI| SK| UK(NI)

Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

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.

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.

Symbol	Explanation

Class II equipment
| Class II equipment with functional earthing
| Alternating current
| Direct current
| Polarity of d.c. power connector
| Indoor use only
| Dangerous voltage
| Caution, risk of electric shock
| Energy efficiency Marking
| Protective earth
| Earth
| Frame or chassis
| Functional earthing
| Caution, hot surface
| Caution
| Operator’s manual
| Stand-by
| “ON”/”OFF” (push-push)
| Fuse
| Fuse is used in neutral N
| 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.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
| Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods
| Disconnection, all power plugs
m| Switch of mini-gap construction
µ| Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)
Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)
ε| Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

Conventions

The Adapter or MA30H, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MA30H AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB 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 http://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 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 WPA3 requires Aps to also support the corresponding feature.
*To ensure compatibility, you may need to update the adapter’s drivers after an OS update. You can find our latest drivers in the download center at http://www.mercusys.com.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview
MA30H receives Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands and has a speed up to 867 Mbps (5 GHz)+ 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz).
† A high gain antenna reaches your router from farther with more precise directional range, sustaining faster and more stable wireless connections.

1.2 Features

867Mbps +400Mbps Dual Band Wi-Fi
Adjustable Multi-Directional Antenna
Interoperate with other wireless (802.11ac/b/g/n, 802.11a/n/ac) products
The latest security standard, WPA3, provides improved comprehensive Wi-Fi protection to defend your devices and private information against brute-force attacks. ‡
Provides USB 2.0 Interface
Supports Infrastructure mode
Easy Installation without CD
Supports Windows 11/10

1.3 LED Status
You can check the adapter’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Status	Indication
Off	The driver is not installed.

The adapter is not detected.
On| The driver has been installed successfully.
The adapter is working properly.

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Connection
Before you start using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly.

2.2 Driver Installation
For Version 1.0:
This adatper suppurts internal driver installation, follow the steps below to install the driver:
a. Go to My Computer or This PC.
b. Find out Mercusys disk then run the SetupInstall.exe to start driver installation.

Note:

If you cannot find the Mercusys disk, download the driver at www.mercusys.com/support.
c. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

For Version 2.0:
This adapter supports Plug and Play feature. Plug the adapter in and then it is ready to use.
If your operating system does not support this feature, follow the steps below:
a. Download the driver or check the new release at www.mercusys.com/support.
b. Unzip the downloaded folder and run the Setup.exe.
c. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Tips

If you can’t install the driver successfully, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.
If an unknown publisher message pops up, select Yes to continue.
If Windows User Account Control requires admin credentials, type user name and password of your Windows administrator account.
For more support for driver installation, refer to https://www.mercusys.com/en/faq-817.

Chapter 3 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.

Click the wireless icon on the taskbar. Select the wireless network you want to join and then click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect and enter the password when prompted.

Chapter 4 Uninstall Driver

For Version 1.0:
You can remove the driver from Windows Control Panel:

Start Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
Find and uninstall the Mercusys program MERCUSYS Wireless USB Adapter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Restart your computer.

For Version 2.0:
Follow the appropriate instructions for your Windows operating system:
Go to Start > All apps, and find the MERCUSYS application. Click Uninstall Mercusys MA30H Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Appendix: Specifications

Normal|
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Interface| USB 2.0
Standards| IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
Antenna| 1 External High Gain Antenna
LED| Status
Security| WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE
Dimensions| 2.28 × 0.66 × 6.83 in (57.8 × 16.8 × 173.4 mm)
Operating System| Windows 10/11
Signal Rate| Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Up to 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Safety & Emissions| CE, ROHS

Environmental and Physical