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In this article I want to talk about how to configure the Mercusys MW325R N300 router. I tried to make the instructions as detailed as possible. So that any beginner can figure out the connection. We will learn how to connect Mercusys to a computer and configure the router to distribute Internet via WiFi. And the new inexpensive Mercusys MW325R will help us with this. It is also called N300 according to the maximum speed standard. Although I will note right away that the manual is suitable for absolutely any model: MW305R, MW300RE, MW301R and others. We have separate instructions on connecting Mercusys AC12 on our website.

How to configure the selected public DNS server

Have you chosen a suitable DNS server? Then let's move on to setting it up.

To set up a new server, you can use the DNS Jumper program. To do this, follow simple instructions:

Download and install DNS Jumper.
Launch the program.
Select the appropriate DNS server where it says “Choose a DNS Server”.
Click on the "Apply DNS" button.
Ready!

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Connecting cables

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There are several ports on the back of the device:

“Power” connector: the power supply is connected here;
1 WAN port (highlighted in yellow): the Internet cable is connected here;
3 LAN ports: you can connect a cable from a computer or laptop to these ports if the router is configured from them.

Important! You can also connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Network and Wi-Fi setup

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You can see how to configure the Mercusys MW325R router in the instructions. The process is simple and is carried out in several steps. Required:

Go to your browser and type mwlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar;

Important! This address can be found on the router itself.

A control panel will open, which will immediately prompt you to create a login password. It will be requested every time you enter settings. There is no factory password, that is, you need to immediately come up with your own;
The site is automatically set to English, but it is easy to change it to Russian;
Then you will need to select the type of Internet connection - static (you will need to enter the IP address, gateway, mask and DNS server), dynamic (no need to specify anything additional), “PPPoE” (used by many providers, for example, Dom.ru and "Rostelecom"), "L2TP" (usually used by Beeline), "PPTP" (can be found in MTS and Windows). You can find out the data from your provider;
Afterwards you can start setting up your Wi-Fi network. You must enter the network name and password, consisting of 8-63 characters;
At the end, you need to click the green checkmark to confirm and wait for the device to reboot.

After turning on, your computer, laptop, phone and other devices can be connected to Wi-Fi: the specified network will appear among the available ones.

Through the website you can disconnect devices from the router. To do this, go to “Device Management” and click on the green circle next to the one you need. Also on the site you can see the basic settings of the router, turn on/off the wifi network, change the name or password on it.

Additional features

The column on the left shows additional settings that can also be changed:

Invisibility: you can connect to Wi-Fi only by manually entering the SSID - the network will not appear in the list of available ones. To enable it, you need to go to additional settings and uncheck the “Enable SSID broadcasting” item;
Changing the channel: this will allow you to find the least spammy network channel and connect through it. You can set automatic tuning (the router will select a channel when connecting) or set a specific number;
Power amplification: small power may be required if the apartment is small and the user does not want to share the Internet with neighbors;

Important! You can also boost the signal by pressing the “Turbo” button on the device.

Guest network: this is a separate wifi network that does not overlap with the main one. You can configure it in the “Guest Network” tab in “Wireless Mode”.

Also in additional settings you can change the operating mode, channel, its power, width and others.

Connecting to another router

How to set up a connection between the Mercusys n300 router and another router is described below. This is done through the same site:

You need to go to the website and enter your username and password;
Go to “Advanced settings” - “Wireless mode” - “WDS wireless bridge” - “Next”;
The router will begin searching for available networks in the specified range. You need to select the desired network and enter the password for it;
Then select a login and password for the network that “Mercusys” will distribute;
Next, you will need to set a new IP address: to do this, you usually change the last digit so that both addresses are in the same subnet;
At the end you need to save the changes and wait for the reboot.

Afterwards you can log in using your new IP address by entering your password.

Supporting older hardware devices can be a challenge

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mwlogin.net: go to the web interface of the Mercusys router

I recommend logging in from a computer or laptop. These devices are more convenient compared to mobile devices. As I wrote above, our device must be connected to the router. You can use a network cable.

Or connect to a Wi-Fi network. If the router is not yet configured (at factory settings), then the network is not protected. And its name (SSID) is indicated on a sticker on the bottom of the router (you can see the first photo in this article).

After connecting, open your internet browser. You can use any one, but the standard one is better (as a rule, there are fewer settings and additions). In your browser, in the address bar (not the search bar), go to https://mwlogin.net.

If the router has not yet been configured, the Quick Setup Wizard will immediately open. Where you need to specify a password to protect your settings, Wi-Fi network settings and Internet connection.

If necessary, you can skip the Quick Setup Wizard and go straight to the web interface.

Your settings will most likely be in Russian. I just have this model (EU). You can see the entire setup process in the article instructions for setting up the Mercusys AC12 router, or how to connect and configure the Mercusys MW325R router.

After setting a password on the web interface, or if a password has already been set, the authorization page will appear.

After you enter the correct password, the settings page will open. If you have forgotten the password for your Mercusys router, you need to reset the settings and re-configure (create and specify a new password). Do not confuse this password with the Wi-Fi network password.

This is what the web interface itself looks like:

All settings are located in the “Advanced” section.

If the settings do not open, the mwlogin.net page is unavailable

If a search engine page opens instead of the router control panel, check whether you are entering the address in the right line of the browser. Please use a different browser.

The most common problem is probably when we try to open the mwlogin.net page and access the Mercusys settings, but the message “Page not available”, “The page could not be displayed”, “This page cannot be opened”, or something like that appears .

The reasons and solutions can be very different:

Be sure to check your connection to the router. The connection status itself may be “without access to the Internet,” but the settings should still open. Make sure that your computer, laptop, or other device is connected only to the Mercusys router. There are no other active connections.
Try connecting to the router in a different way and preferably from a different device. Try logging into https://mwlogin.net using a different browser.
If the settings of the Mercusys router cannot be opened from any device, reset the settings.
Try going to https://192.168.1.1 (read more here).
See more solutions in the article does not go into the router settings at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

Personally, I have never encountered any problems related to accessing the web interface of Mercusys routers. Everything opens and works stably. I really like the way these routers have done the default settings and the first setup process. There are no factory logins and passwords (admin/admin), as is usually the case on other routers. Many people are often confused about them. We go into the settings of the Mercusys router for the first time and it prompts us to set a password, which will subsequently protect the control panel. Everything is simple and clear.

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These instructions are provided as is, the site administration is not responsible for incorrect user actions during setup, if you are not sure of your actions, it is better to contact a specialist. . During the setup process, you will be asked to reboot the router several times; we refuse; we will reboot once all the settings are complete.

mwlogin.net go to the web interface of the Mercusys router

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If the router has not yet been configured, the Quick Setup Wizard will immediately open. Where you need to specify a password to protect your settings, Wi-Fi network settings and Internet connection.

If necessary, you can skip the Quick Setup Wizard and go straight to the web interface.

After setting a password on the web interface, or if a password has already been set, the authorization page will appear.

This is what the web interface itself looks like:

All settings are located in the “Advanced” section.

tplinklogin.net - login to the TP-Link router

TP-Link produces a wide variety of network equipment. Among them are about a hundred WiFi routers and several dozen ADSL modems. It is not known for what reasons, but it just so happens that some models use the local IP address 192.168.0.1, and some use 192.168.1.1. Moreover, it may even turn out that on the same router with the same firmware version the address 192.168.0.1 is used to log into the system, and after updating to the new firmware - 192.168.1.1. It is clear that this fact quite misleads users and this does not benefit the manufacturer’s image at all.

For this reason, TP-Link developers decided to make it simpler - assign the routers the hostname tplinklogin.net - that is, the domain name through which the router or modem will provide access to your personal account.

How to use this?

Very simple! In the address bar of the browser, enter the address: tplinklogin.net (without https://, www, etc.) and press the “Enter” button.

If the actions described above did not bring results, then all that remains is to try to log into the settings of the TP-Link router not through the tplinklogin hostname, but in the usual way - using the IP address https://192.168.1.1 or https://192.168.0.1.

Note: On the latest models of TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, this hostname was replaced with a new one - tplinkwifi.net. Now it is used to log into the router configuration system instead of IP. The meaning of its operation is no different - in the same way, you need to enter it into the address bar of the browser and wait for the authorization form to appear to log into the router using the standard login and password admin/admin.

Functional Features

The budget device supports basic network protocols that ensure stable and efficient operation of the router. The Wi-Fi network coverage area is not too large, so the device is better suited for home use. The device is also used for use in an office with a small number of employees.

Main functionality:

DHCP is a standard network protocol that automatically transfers IP addresses and other settings to devices for connection;
Dynamic DNS is a special technology designed to automatically transfer data to a DNS server to update the data;
Firewall - a firewall that serves to ensure a high level of security for the local network;
NAT is a technology designed to automatically convert IP addresses and ensure the normal functioning of Internet applications;
MAC address and IP address filtering allows you to regulate device access to the local network according to the configured parameters.

The Mercusys MW305R v2 router is the best option for creating a wireless Internet connection. The advantages of the device are wide functionality and low cost. At the same time, the build quality is at a high level. The simplicity and minimalism of the design adds visual appeal. If the wireless network parameters are correctly configured, the Internet router can provide fairly high communication speeds.

Appearance

The design of the Mercusys AC1200 is also pleasing to the eye. I would say that this is an example of how you can look stylish and modern with cheap body materials

The intersection in the form of a cross on the top cover attracts attention. It, in turn, is made of not a glossy, but a finely corrugated black coating

Thanks to this, the surface does not get dirty. For many “perfectionists” this fact is of great importance.

LED indicators of operating modes are located on the front end.

The antennas are gray and non-removable. You won't be able to replace them with more powerful ones, although these should be enough for everyday use. They rotate in all directions, so you can point them where you need to strengthen the signal.

The lower part of the body is painted in the color of the antennas. At the back we have full 4 connectors for connecting computers and devices via cable. Plus one WAN port for a wire from the provider. It is highlighted in yellow.

There is also a reset button. But we saved money on the on/off keys and WiFi-WPS. There is also not a single USB port. This makes it impossible to create a media server, as well as connect a printer or mobile 4G modem to the router.

Under the router there is a sticker with login information for the Mercusys control panel. There are also slots for mounting in a vertical position.

Technical specifications

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All technical characteristics of the router are detailed in its operating instructions. The most important ones are:

Speed: reaches 300 Mbit/second - this is enough to watch movies in high resolution and play online games;
Frequency: 2.4 GHz;
Network security: Secure connections are made using WPA and WPA2 encryption, which generate keys at the time of connection rather than in advance. Security is also supported by filtering by IP and MAC addresses, NAT and Firewall technologies, VPN is connected;
Routing: DHCP, Dynamic DNS and static routing are supported;
Repeater: the router can operate as an amplifier of another router and connect to it via a WDS wireless bridge;
Additional functions: you can set up a guest Wi-Fi network, install IP television or “parental controls”.

Unfortunately, users note that despite the large number of functionalities, the router itself cannot handle a heavy load. It is better to use it for home or as a main amplifier.

Design

The design can definitely be considered a plus. A white box with strict straight body lines and small dimensions will easily fit into any interior and will not attract attention.

There are five indicators at the front that provide basic information.

The antennas are attached closer to the rear. The mount is traditionally movable.

All ports are located on the rear panel. Here we see a power connector, a Reset button, 3 LAN ports and an ADSL port.

There is a possibility of wall mounting. In the center of the bottom side there is a sticker indicating the model and other information about the device.

conclusions

Mercusys MW301R is a router for those who need the most affordable, but at the same time stable device with a neat design and easy setup. The router is very compact, and the user has the ability to activate the bridge mode (WDS), thereby replacing, for example, a repeater with this device. Yes, it may not be as convenient, but in most cases it will be cheaper.

Although you need to understand that this router is not suitable for serious workloads, this is a purely home solution for a couple of clients

Overall, the Mercusys MW301R is a good choice for the price and, just as importantly, comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty

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List of Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my signal booster?
Without turning off the power to the amplifier, press and hold the RESET/WPS button and wait until the signal indicator begins to flash quickly, then release the button. If the signal indicator remains lit, this means that the reset procedure has been completed successfully.
How to set up a signal booster using WPS?
- Plug the amplifier into an outlet near your modem/router and wait until the signal indicator turns red.
Within 2 minutes, press the RESET/WPS button on your amplifier. The indicator will stop flashing and turn green when the WPS connection is successfully established.

What should I do if I can't log into the signal booster web interface?

Make sure your wireless device is connected to the range extender network and not the modem/router network.
Specify the IP and DNS settings on your computer. Obtain an IP and DNS address automatically.
Check if you entered https://mwlogin.net correctly in the address bar.
Reset the amplifier and perform the setup again.

Setting up the Mercusys n300 router is not difficult; any user can handle it. And the device itself is perfect for an apartment: small and inexpensive, it copes well with all the necessary functions.

Operating modes (WISP, access point, repeater)

I’ll warn you right away that not all Mercusys routers support the operating modes presented below. To check this, go to “Advanced settings” (System) – “Operating mode”. Next you will see exactly the modes that your model supports. Let's look at all the possibilities:

– normal mode.

– when there is a main router connected to the Internet, and you want to increase the coverage area by connecting a second point using a cable. The connection is quite simple - from the main router LAN port, connect the network wire to the WAN of this router, and then select this mode.

Internet speed

Now for the promised measurements. This is the configuration of an ordinary two-room apartment, where I check the Internet speed through one or another router.

Mercusys AC1200 showed the following results (measured with a MacBook Air 2001):

5 GHz

As you can see, the router is holding up well. It only let us down in the third, most remote room at 5 GHz. Here you can’t do without the help of a wifi repeater. But the properties of this range are initially such that it does not have a long operating range. And it is highly susceptible to power loss due to various kinds of obstacles on the path from the source to the receiver. So this cannot be considered a disadvantage.

What to do next

Your task is to expand the coverage area of your wireless network. To do this, you need to take the device from the outlet closest to the router and move it to another room - closer to the places where there are “dead zones” in the apartment or house.

It is important that the Mercusys MU6H continues to reach the signal from the main router. In addition, make sure that there are no metal objects near the outlet in which you place it. The outlet itself should not be located behind furniture or in blind corners. Only in this case will you get truly high-quality coverage.

Actually, that's all.
You can safely check the operation of the adapter on mobile gadgets and laptops. If necessary, you can change the location of the amplifier from time to time, testing where in the room its installation provides the most effective results. basicprovider