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Conventions

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides 

instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and 

demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios. 
When using this guide, please notice that features of the powerline adapter may vary slightly 

depending on the model and software version you have. The powerline adapter availability 

may  also  vary  by  region  or  ISP.  All  images,  steps,  and  descriptions  in  this  guide  are  only 

examples and may not reflect your actual powerline adapter experience.

*Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product may not be 

compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source 

programs, or are non-standard or outdated. 

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, client limitations, and environmental factors, 

including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
*Maximum  Powerline  signal  rates  are  the  physical  rates  derived  from  HomeplugAV/AV2 

specifications. Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not guaranteed 

and will vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors, including electrical 

interference,  volume  of  traffic  and  network  overhead,  AFCI  circuit  breaker,  and  Powerline 

being located in a separate circuit.
* The Power Saving feature takes effect when your appliances are disconnected or turned off. 

Actual power saving data will vary in different network conditions and environments

Summary of Contents for MP500

Page 1: ...User Guide AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapter MP500 REV1 0 0 1910080053 ...

Page 2: ...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 2020 MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO LIMITED All rights reserved http www mercusys com ...

Page 3: ...rea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 請按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源 請勿使用液體 噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔 注意防潮 請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上 插槽與開口供通風使用 以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱 請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方 除非有正常的通風 否則不可放在密閉位置中 請不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修 如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱 AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapter 型號 型式 MP500 Equipment name Type designation Type 單元 Unit 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and ...

Page 4: ...quipment and shall be easily accessible Ǵ For passthrough devices plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in normal use Ǵ Plug the powerline devices directly into the wall outlets but not the power strips Ǵ Plug the powerline devices into the wall outlets with earthing connection Please read and follow the a...

Page 5: ...roduct 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...

Page 6: ...oduct Overview 02 1 2 Product Appearance 02 Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Adapter 04 2 1 Requirements 04 2 2 Extend Wired Network by Plug Play 05 2 3 Secure Powerline Network by Pairing 06 2 4 Add Another Powerline Adapter 07 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 09 ...

Page 7: ...ct 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 cond...

Page 8: ... EU Version is used for demonstration in this guide 1 2 1 LED Legend LEDs indicate the powerline adapter s working status For more details please refer to the following table Status Indication On The powerline adapter is on Off The powerline adapter is off Or Power Saving Mode is on Blinking Blinking quickly Pairing is in process Blinking slowly The powerline adapter is not paired Five minutes aft...

Page 9: ...on for 1 second to join a powerline network Go to Secure Powerline Network by Pairing for more information Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter Ethernet Port Connect the Ethernet port to your wired devices such as a computer a router or a game console via an Ethernet cable Power Plug Gigabit Ethernet Port Pair Reset Button LED Indicator ...

Page 10: ...low these principles Ǵ All powerline adapters should be on the same electrical wiring system Ǵ Avoid plugging in powerline adapters and high powered household devices such as washing machines and refrigerators close to one another Ǵ Plug the powerline adapter directly into a wall outlet Do not plug the powerline adapter into a power strip extension cord or surge protector Ǵ Use the powerline adapt...

Page 11: ...g you can solve the problem with two powerline adapters 1 Connect one adapter to a LAN port of your router using an Ethernet cable 2 Plug the other adapter into the wall outlets on the same electrical circuit 3 Wait until the Power LED on any adapter turns solid on 4 Connect your computer to the adapter using an Ethernet cable Done Now enjoy the internet Internet WAN LAN Adapter Adapter Powerline ...

Page 12: ...re the powerline network and prevent other powerline devices from being added to it please follow the steps below 1 Verify all powerline devices LEDs are solid on Tips We recommend that you plug in your powerline devices near each other or as close to each other as possible when pairing Your settings will not be affected The devices can be relocated to where they are needed once pairing is complet...

Page 13: ... whether the LED turns on If it s on skip to step 3 If it s not continue with step 2 to pair the new powerline adapter into the secured powerline network a Press the Pair button on one of the existing powerline devices for 1 second Its LED starts blinking b Within 2 minutes press the Pair button on the new powerline adapter for 1 second Its LED starts blinking quickly as well When the LED turns so...

Page 14: ...08 Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Adapter Done Enjoy the internet through your extended network ...

Page 15: ...orrectly and securely connected Ǵ Check if you have an internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router Ǵ Make sure your computer s IP address is in the same segment as your router s Q3 What can I do if a successfully paired powerline device does not reconnect after it has been moved to a new location Ǵ Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical cir...

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