Package contents
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Mesh device x 3 (3-pack)/2 (2-pack)/1 (1-pack)
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Power adapters x 3 (3-pack)/2 (2-pack)/1 (1-pack)
Please read this guide before you start with the quick setup upon the first use. MX12 is
used for illustration here unless otherwise specified. The actual product prevails.
Button/Interface
The buttons and interfaces may vary with models.
Button/
Interface
MESH button.
- Networking: Press this button for about 1 to 3 seconds. The
LED indicator blinks green fast. Within 2 minutes, press the MESH
button of another device for 1 to 3 seconds to negotiate with this device.
MESH
- De-networking (DO NOT operate unless necessary): Press this button
for about 8 seconds and release it when the LED indicator blinks red fast.
The node is reset and removed from the network and no longer
automatically joins in again.
Reset button.
When the device completes startup, hold down this button using a
RESET
needle-like item (such as a pin) for about 8 seconds, and release it when
RST
the LED indicator blinks red fast. When the LED indicator lights solid
green and then blinks slowly, the device is reset successfully.
LAN3/IPTV
LAN/IPTV multiplexing port, LAN port by default.
LAN2
LAN port.
WAN/LAN
WAN/LAN multiplexing port, WAN port by default.
WAN/LAN1
1 2 3
WAN/LAN auto-adaptive port.
POWER
Power jack.
PWR
01
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Ethernet cable x 1
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Quick installation guide x 1
Description
For initial internet connection with the Mesh device used as a router, see I to II if you
bought 1-pack and see I to III if you bought 2-pack or 3-pack.
For extending the WiFi network of exisiting Tenda devices that support the Mesh
function, see III.
I Connect the node
*If you purchased a kit, choose one device from the kit to connect to the internet
as the primary node in the network.
Tips
If you do not use a modem for internet access, skip steps 1 and 3.
1. Power off your modem.
2. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the WAN port of the device to the
LAN port of your modem or the Ethernet jack.
3. Power on your modem.
4. Power on the node, and wait until the LED indicator blinks green.
Internet
Modem (such as
Gigabit
optical modem)
port
Ethernet cable
or
(MX12 used for example. Wiring of other models is
Ethernet jack
similar regardless of their appearance.)
Power outlet