User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender MW300RE REV3.0.
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CONTENTS Conventions........................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Product Appearance ...................................................................
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Conventions The extender or MW300RE, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW00RE 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 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. 1.2 Product Appearance 1.2.1 LED Explanation LED Signal Status Indication Blinking red The extender is connecting to the router.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 1.2.2 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 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. 2.1 Method One: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your wireless device to the extender's network MERCUSYS_RE_XXXX. Note: 1. The default SSID (network name) is printed on the product label at the back of the extender.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 2) A login window will appear. Create a login password when prompted, then click Start. For subsequent logins, use the password you have set. 3) 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...
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4) Enter the network password when prompted, then click Connect. You can also customize the extended network name on this page. 5) Check the Signal LED on your extender. Green or orange LED indicates a successful connection. 3. Relocate the extender. 1) 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4. 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. 2.2 Method Two: Via WPS 1. Press the WPS button on your router. 2. Within two minutes, press the RESET/WPS button on your extender for 1 second.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 3. 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. 3.1 Status Go to Basic→Status, you can view the internet status of your extender.
MW300RE • 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 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. 3.2 Device Management Go to Basic→Device Management, you can view and manage the connected or blocked devices. 1.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Chapter 4. Advanced Configuration This chapter will show each web page's key functions and the configuration details. 4.1 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. • 4.2 Hide SSID – Select this option if you want to hide the extended network from others.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 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 1) 2) 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.
MW300RE 4.3 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Network Go to Advanced→Network, you can configure 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.
MW300RE • 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender • 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. 4.5 System Tools 4.5.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 2. Click Browse to locate and select the downloaded firmware file. 3. Click Upgrade. 4. The extender will reboot automatically after the upgrade. 4.5.2 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 4.5.4 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 (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the extender's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 4.5.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender 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.
MW300RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1. 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. Q2.
