What is the MERCUSYS Smart Connect feature, and how can it be enabled?

This article mainly introduces the Smart Connect feature of the MERCUSYS router and how to set it up via the MERCUSYS APP or web management page.

MERCUSYS Smart Connect allows the router to automatically assign connected devices to the Wi-Fi band that provides the fastest speed. By balancing the load and assigning devices to the most appropriate band, Smart Connect can reduce delays and interruptions.

When Smart Connect is enabled, the router's 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks share the same SSID (network name) and password. You can enjoy a seamless connection between 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.

How do you configure Smart Connect on a MERCUSYS Wi-Fi router?

Here, take MR70X as an example. The actual interface may vary slightly from the product model. For more details, please refer to the User Guide of your router.

Via Web Management:

1. Verify the hardware connection and make sure your router is connected to the Internet.

2. Visit http://mwlogin.net and log in with your MERCUSYS ID or the password you set for the router.

3. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings and enable Smart Connect.

An example of Smart Connect option is set on the picture.

4. Customize your network name and password. Click Save to apply your settings.

Via MERCUSYS App:

1. Connect to your MERCUSYS Wi-Fi Router.

2. Launch the MERCUSYS App and select your router from the Device list.

3. Go to More on the bottom and toggle on Wi-Fi.

The "Wi-Fi" option is checked under the "More" option on the picture.

4. Click “2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Network" to enable the "Smart Connect" option.

The "2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Network" option is checked under the "Wi-Fi Settings” option on the picture.

5. Customize your network name and password. Click Save to apply your settings.

An example of Smart Connect option is set on the picture.

When to enable Smart Connect?

1) When you are not sure which frequency band or which location provides the best wireless signal

Wireless signals cannot stay stable all the time. Thus, sometimes, it is necessary to change the frequency to get a better signal. If you are not sure which frequency band or which location provides the best, just relax and try the Smart Connect on your MERCUSYS router.

2) When you have devices released at different times

Devices released at different periods have different compatibility with the 5 GHz wireless network. Some legacy devices can only work well at the 2.4 GHz wireless network. If you have many legacy devices mixed with the newer devices in the wireless network, your 2.4 GHz network might be overloaded by piling too many devices on it. Enable Smart Connect to allow the router to automatically choose the most efficient band so that every device can reach its full potential.