Tenda MX3 - Buttons and Ports

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1.2.2 Buttons and Ports
MX3&EX3
Jack/Port/Button
Description
MESH
Mesh button.
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As a networking button: Press this button on this device for about 1 to 3
seconds. The LED indicator blinks green fast, which indicates the device is
searching for another device to form a network. Within 2 minutes, press the
MESH button of another device for 1 to 3 seconds to negotiate with this
device.
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As a de-networking button: Press this button for about 8 seconds and release
it when the LED indicator blinks red fast. The node is restored to factory
settings, and also removed from the network and no longer automatically
joins in again.
Do not hold down the MESH button for 8 seconds unless necessary.
RST
Reset button.
When the device completes startup, hold down this button using a needle-like item
(such as a pin) for about 8 seconds, and then release it when the LED indicator blinks
red fast. If the LED indicator blinks green slowly, the device is reset successfully.
WAN/LAN
WAN/LAN multiplexing port, WAN port by default.
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When the device is used as the primary node, this port is used as the WAN
port to connect your optical modem, DSL modem, cable modem or
broadband network port.
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When the device is used as the secondary node, this port is used as the LAN
port to connect your computer, switch, or gaming console.
LAN
LAN/IPTV multiplexing port, LAN port by default.
When the IPTV function is enabled, this port is used as the IPTV port only.
PWR
Power jack.
MESH, WAN/LAN, LAN, PWR
RST