DZS MESH-1200 User manual

MESH-1200 Quick Installation Guide
Document number: 830-04378-01
Inside the Box
1 x MESH-1200 Controller
1 x MESH-1200 Agent
2 x Power supplies
1 x CAT 5E cable
System Description
The MESH-1200 is a dual-band Wi-Fi router that can operate either as a single device, or as part of an EasyMesh
ecosystem. The unit supports both layer two and three operation when in controller mode. In addition, the unit can also
operate as a standard Wi-Fi repeater using the 5GHz radio.

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System LED description
Indicator Color Behavior Definition
Power Blue Solid on Power on
Off Power off
WPS Blue Slow blink WPS normal
Rapid blink WPS abnormal
2.4G Blue Solid on WiFi service is enabled
Blink WiFi data transmitting
Off WiFi service is disabled
5G Blue Solid on WiFi service is enabled
Blink WiFi data passing between devices
Off WiFi service is disabled
WAN Controller Blue/Red Blue solid on Internet service is available
Red solid on Internet service is unavailable
Off Not ready
Agent Blue/Red Blue solid on Cable connect Mesh configured
successfully
Blue solid on WIFI connected Mesh configured
successfully (strong signal)
Red solid on WIFI connect Mesh configured
successfully (poor signal)
Off Not ready
LAN Blue Solid on Ethernet interface linked
Blink Data transmitting
Off Ethernet interface not linked
Ports and button

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Ports/Button
Description
Color
WAN
For a Controller unit: used to connect to the Internet (connection to the
main Gateway)
Blue
For an Agent unit: port may be used for:
a) Wired connection to the LAN and the Controller
b) Wired connection for user devices for internet access (e.g. Set Top
Boxes, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast, etc.)
LAN1
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port
White
LAN2
White
DC-IN
Power input from Power Supply unit
Black
WPS/Reset
Press 1 to 5 seconds to enable WPS
WPS button used for Controller and Agent EasyMesh paring by pressing for
~3 seconds on both units at the same time
White
When pressed for more than 10s the device will reboot
When pressed for more than 302 the device restores the factory settings
Installation instructions
1) Using the system default credentials
a) Find the MESH-1200 unit labeled “Controller” - The unit has a © on the unit label located on the back of the unit.
b) Connect power by plugging the provided PSU to an electric wall outlet and the barrel connection on the
corresponding port on the back of the unit
c) Plug on end of the provided CAT 5E Ethernet cable in the WAN port of the unit – the WAN port is labeled BLUE –
plug the other end of the cable to a free Ethernet port on the gateway / modem from the service provider
d) Take the second unit, the Agent, and power it up not more than 5 to 10 meters away from the controller
e) Connect power to the Agent unit by repeating step 2
f) Wait for 30s
g) Press the WPS button on both Controller and Agent units at the same time, for 3 to 5 seconds
h) Wait 30 seconds.
i) Place the Agent on a convenient location (typically 20 to 30 meters away form the Controller and one or two walls

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in between)
j) Connect your device (phone, tablet or PC) to the EasyMesh network using the provided credentials on the
Controller unit label:
k) Process completed
Continue only if you require to change the default credentials.
2) Setting router password and Wi-Fi credentials
This process assumes you have already completed section 1.
Using your PC, smartphone or tablet, open a browser and type http://192.168.10.1 in the search bar. If this is the first time
you log in the unit will prompt you change the password.
Set the desired password and click “Set login password” or click on “Skip password setup” and use the default password
for the admin user located on the unit label. Click “Login” to enter the WEB GUI.
Next, the wizard gives you the option to change the default EasyMesh / Wi-Fi configuration:

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The recommended configuration is to leave EasyMesh enabled. It is also recommended, but not mandatory, to configure
the same SSID for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio. Once the desired names and passphrases have been defined, click
“Compete” to save the configuration, or “Skip wizard” if you decide to keep the default credentials.
After saving the configuration the Wi-Fi interface will reinitialize. If the device you are using gets disconnected from the
Wi-Fi network, reconnect or wait until the device reconnects on its own. After the process, then the user will be presented
with the login screen.
The installation is not complete, you may close the browser and start using your Wi-Fi network.

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Other settings (optional)
Role setting
The EasyMesh role function may be manually changed if necessary. To set up the EasyMesh ecosystem two units are
required, one has to be set as “Controller” and one as “Agent”.
Set router as Controller
Navigate to "EasyMesh" > "EasyMesh settings" and click "EasyMesh enable" if not enabled by default; select the
"Controller" role and click “Save”.
Set router as Agent
Navigate to "EasyMesh" > "EasyMesh settings" and click "EasyMesh enable" if not enabled by default; select the
"Controller" role and click “Save”.
EasyMesh Status
Navigate to "EasyMesh" > "Running Topology". The “Controller” unit will display a graphical view of the EasyMesh network,
including all access points and connected devices.

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Compliance Statement
This document contains domestic and international regulatory
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Introduction
This document contains domestic and international regulatory
FCC Part 15:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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