Mercusys Halo H80X User manual

Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
User Guide
AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
© 2022 MERCUSYS 1910080076 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 3
Appearance ······························································· 4
Set Up Your Halo ····················································· 5
Dashboard·································································· 6
Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 8
Blacklist ········································································ 9
Online Update·························································10
Advanced Features ·············································11
WPS··············································································16
Parental Controls ··················································17
QoS···············································································18
Monthly Report ······················································19
Managers ··································································20

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the Halo app, as well as regulatory information.
Note: Features available in Halo may vary by model and software version. Halo availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and
descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Halo experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Halo Stands for Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
redirect to a website or a specic section.
Red Key information appears in teal, including management
page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction
or damage to the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your device.
More Info
• Specific product information can be found on the product page at
https://www.mercusys.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the
https://www.mercusys.com/support.
• Seamless roaming requires clients to support 802.11k/v/r and may
require additional set up. Performance may vary depending on the
client device.
• Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. Actual wireless data throughput
and wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not
guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client
limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials,
obstacles, volume and density of trac, and client location.
• Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
• Please note that the Halo H series and S series cannot work together.

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Appearance
Each Halo has an LED that changes color according to its status, at least 2 WAN/LAN auto-sensing ports, a power slot, and a Reset button.
See the explanation below:
*Halo H80X(Ver:1.0) is used for demonstration in this guide.
Power Slot:
For connecting Halo to the power socket via
the provided power adapter.
Ethernet Ports:
For connecting Halo to your modem, the
Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Reset Button:
Press 1 second to reset Halo to factory default
settings.
Solid Yellow:
Halo is starting up.
Pulsing Yellow:
Halo is being reset.
Solid Blue:
Halo is setting up.
Pulsing Blue:
Halo is ready for setup.
Solid White:
Halo is registered and all is well.
Pulsing White:
Halo is updating its rmware,
please wait.
Solid Red:
Halo has an issue.
Pulsing Red:
Halo is disconnected from main Halo.
LED Status

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Set Up Your Halo
Follow the steps below to set up your Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
1. Download and install the MERCUSYS app
Scan the QR code below or go to Google
Play or the Apple App Store to download the
MERCUSYS app.
Install the app on your phone or tablet.
or
2. Log in or sign up with Mercusys ID
Open the app. Use your Mercusys ID to log in.
Note: If you don’t have a Mercusys ID, tap Sign Up. The
app will guide you through the rest.
3. Connect and configure Halo Device
Tap “LET'S BEGIN” and follow the step-by-
step instructions to connect and configure
your Halo.

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4. Done! 5. Tap the + button on the top right corner to
add more Halo(s)

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Dashboard
After you successfully set up your Halo network, you will see the dashboard of the app. Here you can check the working status of all the Halos, manage
the connected devices, add more Halos, and more.
Tap to view connected devices Tap to check all Halo status Select a Halo to view the details View connected devices details

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Tap to set up more features Swipe right to open the menu Tap to add more devices

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Wi-Fi Settings
You can change the network name and password of your main network, create a separate network for guests, and share your device to share the
network details easily with family and friends.
Tap > Wi-Fi Enable guest network

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Blacklist
Compile a blacklist to avoid devices added on the blacklist to access to your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the
network.
Tap > Blacklist Add clients to blacklist Add other devices to blacklist

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Online Update
Update Halo when prompted in the MERCUSYS app.
Tap > Update Halo

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Advanced Features
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), add IPv6 rewall rules, modify LAN IP, set up DHCP server, enable
VLAN/IPTV/MAC Clone mode, reserve the same IP address for a specic device, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices
over the internet, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Halo's LED, change the working mode, and congure the notication settings.
Tap > Advanced

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Modify LAN IP Set DHCP server Enable VLAN mode Enable MAC Clone

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Reserve IP addresses for specific
devices
Reserve IP addresses for specific
devices
Set up port forwarding rules Register a DDNS domain name

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Enable SIP ALG Enable Fast Roaming Enable Beamforming Enable LED controls

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Change the operating mode Set notications Enable UPNP

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WPS
Easily connect a client to the network by turning on WPS for a nearby Halo and then for the client.
Tap > WPS Tap the WPS icon on Halo app and
then on the client

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Parental Controls
Create proles for family members and specify the devices that belong to them. Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long
each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary.
Tap > Parental Controls Add new profile Set filter level Set time controls

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QoS
Prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a family member's laptop for one hour during a video call.
Tap > QoS Set bandwidth

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Monthly Report
Review the monthly usage statistics, such as security threats and total connected network devices each day.
Tap > Monthly Report View monthly reports Enable or disable monthly report