Mercusys AC12G User Manual

05
Chapter 2
2. 2. 1. Router Mode
In this mode, the router can provide internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices.
This mode is required most commonly.
1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a
DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet/
WAN port, then connect the power adapter to the router.
1 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 ) Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3 ) Connect the power adapter to the router.
4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device,
and then select the SSID to join the network.

Mercusys AC12G Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
Transmit power	20 dBmW
Antennas quantity	4
Output current	0.85 A
Output voltage	9 V
Power source type	DC
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1167 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	867 Mbit/s
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Certification	CE, ROHS
Package depth	288 mm
Package width	382 mm
Package height	66 mm
Package weight	760 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	140 mm
Width	222 mm
Height	32 mm