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      Mercusys AC1200 Wireless Router Setup

      How to set up your Mercusys AC1200 Wireless Router for use with your Pineapple Net connection

      1. Connect your Mercusys Router
        1. For Pineapple Net FTTP Connections
          1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the WAN or Internet Port of your Wireless Router
          2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Port of your DGtek ONU
        2. For Pineapple Net FTTB Connections
          1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the WAN or Internet Port of your Wireless Router
          2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to the data port in your apartment
            • The active data port will usually have a DGtek sticker on it to indicate the correct port



      2. Reset your Router
        1. Using a small object such as a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 10 seconds, then release it.
      3. Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
        1. On a laptop, desktop, mobile or tablet, please reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. The name of the Wi-Fi network is located on a sticker on the base or back of the router.
          • Your Wi-Fi Networks will be labelled “SSID”


      4. Access Router management page
        1. Once you have connected to your Router's WiFi, open a web browser and type the following into the address bar and press enter:
          • 192.168.1.1
            • or
          • mwlogin.net

      5. Update Admin Username and Password
        1. You will now need to create a new Password which will secure the Router Management page of your router from unauthorised access



      6. Configure your Connection
        1. In the Connection Type dropdown, select your Connection type
          1. If your connection type is PPPoE
            1. Select PPPoE from the list


            2. Enter your Pineapple Net Username and Password then click the Arrow


          2. If your connection type is DHCP or Dynamic IP
            1. Select Dynamic IP from the list, then click the Arrow


      7. Setup your Wi-Fi Network
        1. Set-up your WiFi Networks by entering a new SSID and Password for each of your Networks (2.4GHz and 5GHz) then click the right Arrow



      8. Apply Settings
        1. Click the Green Arrow at the bottom of the screen to save your settings
        2. Your router will now restart
        3. You will need to re-join the Wi-Fi network once the router has restarted using the details you entered in Step 7