Mercusys MP500 KIT User guide

User Guide

AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapter

MP500

REV1.0.0
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Safety Information

Ǵ Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.

Ǵ Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please

contact us.

Ǵ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment 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 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.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

AC voltage

DC voltage

Indoor use only

Functional earth wiring terminals only

Warning electric shock

Fuse is used in neutral N

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CONTENTS

Conventions

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

1.2 Product Appearance

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Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Adapter

2.1 Requirements

2.2 Extend Wired Network by Plug & Play

2.3 Secure Powerline Network by Pairing

2.4 Add Another Powerline Adapter

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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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 congure 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 reect 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 rmware that has been altered, is based on open source
programs, or are non-standard or outdated.

More Info

Specications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the ocial website

http://www.mercusys.com.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you nd 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
specications. 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 trac, and client location.

*Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/AV2
specications. 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 trac and network overhead, AFCI circuit breaker, and Powerline
being located in a separate circuit.

* The Power Saving feature takes eect when your appliances are disconnected or turned o.
Actual power saving data will vary in dierent network conditions and environments

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Chapter 1  Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

Mercusys powerline adapter aims to extend your existing home network, with the

help of your home’s electrical circuit.

1.2 Product Appearance

Your powerline adapter may dier in appearance slightly from that depicted because
of the region and product version.

Note: MP500 KIT (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.

The powerline adapter is o,

O

Or Power-Saving Mode* is on.

Blinking quickly: Pairing is in process.

Blinking

Blinking slowly: The powerline adapter is not paired.

*Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned o or

inactive, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.

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1.2.2 Physical Interface

Chapter 1  Introduction

LED Indicator

Pair/Reset

Button

Power Plug

Gigabit

Ethernet Port

Power Plug

The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to a power socket.

Pair Button

Press and hold the button for 1 second to join a powerline network. Go to

Powerline Network by Pairing for more information.

Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.

Secure

Ethernet Port

Connect the Ethernet port to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a

game console, via an Ethernet cable.

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Chapter 2  Use the Powerline Adapter

Chapter 2 Use the Powerline Adapter

2.1 Requirements

Powerline adapters work in pairs. You should have at least two powerline products to

build a powerline network. To optimize your network performance, please follow

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.

Wall Outlet Power Strip

Ǵ Use the powerline adapter only in below directions.

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Chapter 2  Use the Powerline Adapter

2.2 Extend Wired Network by Plug & Play

If your router has no enough LAN ports for all wired devices in the house, but you

don't want complex and expensive cabling, 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.

Internet

WAN LAN

Done! Now enjoy the internet!

Powerline

Adapter Adapter

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Chapter 2  Use the Powerline Adapter

2.3 Secure Powerline Network by Pairing

All powerline adapters share some common factory settings, and can communicate

with one another. If you want your powerline adapters to communicate only with

your own powerline adapters, you should pair them. Thus a secured powerline

network is formed and other powerline adapters can no longer join your powerline

network without being paired.

Note: You can only pair two devices at a time.

If you have extended the network using the Plug & Play method, but you want to

secure 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 aected. The devices can be relocated to where they are
needed once pairing is complete.

2. Press the Pair button for 1 second on one adapter. Its LED starts blinking

quickly.

3. Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button for 1 second on another adapter. Its

LED starts blinking quickly as well. When the LED turns solid green, the pairing

process is complete.

Solid On

Quickly
Blinking

within 2 minutes

Done! Enjoy your secure powerline network!

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2.4 Add Another Powerline Adapter

If you have already set up a powerline network using powerline devices, but you

want to further extend the network to reach everywhere you need it to, you can add

a new powerline adapter into the existing powerline network.

1. Plug the new powerline adapter into a wall outlet near one of the existing

powerline devices.

2. Wait for a minute, and check 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 solid

green, the pairing process is complete.

New

Powerline Device

Solid On

Quickly
Blinking

Existing

Powerline Device

within 2 minutes

3. Relocate the new powerline adapter to the place where wired internet access is

needed.

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Done!

Enjoy the internet through your extended network!

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?

With the powerline adapter plugged into to the electrical outlet, press and
hold the Pair button until the Power LED goes o momentarily and comes

back on.

Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no internet connection in my powerline

network?

Ǵ Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
Ǵ Make sure all Power LEDs are solid on. If not, pair your adapters and

extenders again.
Ǵ Make sure all hardware connections are correctly 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 circuit.
Ǵ Try to pair it again, and make sure the Power LED is solid on.
Ǵ Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or

other household appliances that may be too close to one of the powerline

devices. Plug the appliance into the integrated electrical socket (if the

powerline device has one) to remove some electrical noise.

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