User Guide

AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter

MA30E

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CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2400MHz—2483.5MHz(20dBm)
5150MHz—5250MHz(23dBm)
5250MHz—5350MHz(23dBm)
5470MHz—5725MHz(23dBm)

RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure
of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
Frequency band: 5150 - 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train
carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be
attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure
or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the
5170 - 5250 MHz band.
Frequency band: 5250 - 5350 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft are
not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.
Frequency band: 5470 - 5725 MHz:
Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS) are not permitted.
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UK

Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

EU declaration of conformity
Mercusys hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.mercusys.com/en/ce/

UK declaration of conformity

Mercusys hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.mercusys.com/support/ukca/

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice
注意！
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更
原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。

BSMI Notice
· 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
· 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
· 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
· 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
· 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
· 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
Equipment name Model
設備名稱：AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter 型號（型式）：MA30E

限用物質及其化學符號
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
單元
Unit 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚
鉛 汞
鎘 Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
Lead Mercury
(Cd) chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers
(Pb) (Hg)
(Cr+6) (PBB) (PBDE)
PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
天線 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
其他及其
配件 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值

Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the
restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 2: “ ○ ” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the
percentage of reference value of presence.
備考 3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Note 3: The “ − ” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

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вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими
актами України.

Safety Information
Ǵ Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Ǵ Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please
contact us.
Ǵ Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Ǵ This equipment can be powered only by equipments that comply with Power Source Class
2 ( PS2) or Limited Power Source(LPS) defined in the standard of IEC 62368-1.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot
guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please
use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields.
Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted
medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches)
away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product
is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your
product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~40℃ (32 ℉ ~104 ℉ )

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbols may vary from products.

Symbol Explanation

Class II equipment

Class II equipment with functional earthing

Alternating current

Direct current

Polarity of d.c. power connector

Indoor use only

Dangerous voltage

Caution, risk of electric shock

Energy efficiency Marking

Protective earth
 Earth

Frame or chassis

Functional earthing

Caution, hot surface

Caution

Operator’s manual

Stand-by

“ON”/”OFF” (push-push)

Fuse

Fuse is used in neutral N

RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that
this product must be handled pursuant to European directive
2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its
impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling
organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or
electronic equipment.

Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods

Disconnection, all power plugs

m Switch of mini-gap construction

 Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)
µ Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for
other versions except US)

ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

 CONTENTS
Conventions................................................................................................................ 01
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 02
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................................. 02
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 02
Chapter 2 Installation Guide................................................................................. 03
Before You Start......................................................................................................... 03
1. Disable your Bluetooth........................................................................................................ 03
2. Hardware Connection......................................................................................................... 03
2.3 Driver Installation............................................................................................................... 05
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network....................................................... 06
Chapter 4 Pair With Bluetooth Devices............................................................. 07
Chapter 5 Uninstall Driver..................................................................................... 08
Appendix: Specifications........................................................................................ 09
Conventions
The Adapter or MA30E, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MA30E
AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth PCIe Adapter without any explanations.
Note: Features of the adapter may vary by model and driver version. All images, steps,
and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual
adapter experience.
More Info
Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the official
website https://www.mercusys.com.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
†

802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage, and
number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network
conditions, AP limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials,
obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and AP location.
Use of MU-MIMO requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.
‡

§
Use of WPA3 requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.
△Functionality of MA30E may be restricted on some computing systems and
platforms. Please try to update the device's driver for feature compatibility.
*Several new features are introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification 5.0 Release,
including 2× faster speed and 4× broader coverage compared with Bluetooth 4.2.

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 Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The MA30E connects devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously,
offering a superior lag-free experience for work and play. Combining 300 Mbps 2.4
GHz (perfect for surfing and emailing) and 867 Mbps 5 GHz (ideal for HD streaming
and gaming), you have the flexibility to allocate your devices to dedicated networks to
do more at the same time.†

1.2 Features
Ǵ Strong Dual Band Wi-Fi Speed — Speeds up to 867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4
GHz)†
Ǵ Wider Signal Coverage — Two high-performance antennas
Ǵ Bluetooth 5.0 — The Bluetooth 5.0 technology achieves faster speeds and broader
coverage*
Ǵ MU-MIMO — Simultaneously serve several devices with no more latency or
bandwidth congestion‡
Ǵ Improved Security — The latest security enhancement, WPA3, provides enhanced
protection in personal password safety§
Ǵ Backward Compatibility — Full support for 802.11ac/a/b/g/n standards
Ǵ Windows Compatible — Supported operating system: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit)

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 Chapter 2 Installation Guide

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

Before You Start

If you plan on using Bluetooth and already have connected Bluetooth devices,
proceed with Step 1. Otherwise, skip to Step 2.

1. Disable your Bluetooth

a. Right-click My Computer, select Manage, go to Device Manager.
b. Expand the Bluetooth node to find your existing Bluetooth device.
c. Right-click the existing Bluetooth device and select Disable.
Note:
Make sure you have disabled all existing Bluetooth devices (both built-in and third party).

Device Manager

Bluetooth
Existing Bluetooth Adapter

Disable

2. Hardware Connection
1. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cable then remove the case panel.

2. Connect the provided Bluetooth USB cable to the adapter.

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 Chapter 2 Installation Guide

3. Locate an available PCI-E slot (X1, X4, X8, or X16) and remove the corresponding
slot cover on the rear panel. Then insert the adapter carefully.

4. Locate an available 9-pin connector and carefully plug the Bluetooth USB cable
into it.

Note:
If the Bluetooth USB cable is not correctly connected to the motherboard, Bluetooth function won’t
work even after driver installation.

5. Replace the case panel, plug in the power cable and turn on your computer.

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 Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.3 Driver Installation

The following instructions take Windows 10 as an example. The steps may vary
slightly from other versions of Windows.
1. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.
Tip:
You can also check the new release and download the driver at www.mercusys.com/support.

2. Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.

a. Wi-Fi: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wi-Fi
installation.
b. Bluetooth: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
Bluetooth installation.

Note:
DO NOT run the driver installations at the same time. When one driver is being installed, please wait
until the installation is complete and then try to install the other.

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 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network

Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network

With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you
can quickly connect to a wireless network via Windows wireless utility.
The following instructions take Windows 10 as an example. The steps may vary
slightly from other versions of Windows.

Connect to a Wireless Network

1. Click the network icon ( ) on the taskbar. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect,
and enter the password when prompted.
2. When Connected displays next to the network name (SSID) on the screen, it
indicates a successful network connection.

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 Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network

Chapter 4 Pair With Bluetooth Devices

MA30E makes your PC Bluetooth-capable with Bluetooth 5.0 which achieves more
stable connection, farther range and faster transmission speeds than Bluetooth 4.
Just connect your Bluetooth devices to your computer and enjoy with ease.

Pair With Bluetooth Devices

1. Right click the (Bluetooth) icon on the taskbar. If it's not displayed, turn on
Bluetooth in your PC settings first.
2. Select Add a Bluetooth Device or Add a Device to scan for available devices.
3. Select your Bluetooth device from the list and follow the onscreen instructions to
complete pairing.

Note:
Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable.

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 Chapter 5 Uninstall Driver

Chapter 5 Uninstall Driver

You can remove the driver from Windows Control Panel.
• Uninstall Wi-Fi driver
1. Start Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
2. Find and uninstall the Mercusys program MERCUSYS MA30E Wi-Fi Driver.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
4. Restart your computer.
• Uninstall Bluetooth driver
1. Start Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
2. Find and uninstall the Mercusys program MERCUSYS MA30E Bluetooth Adapter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
4. Restart your computer.

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 Appendix: Specifications

Appendix: Specifications
Normal
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz
Wireless Standards
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Speeds
300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
5 GHz:
11ac HT80: -59.0dBm
11n HT40: -68.5dBm
11a 54Mbps: -73.5dBm
Reception
11a 6Mbps: -91dBm
Sensitivity
2.4 GHz:
11n HT40: -69.5dBm
11g 54Mbps: -74dBm
11b 11Mbps: -87dBm
Wireless Security WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/ WPA3-SAE**
Dimensions 226.3 × 120.8 × 21.5 mm (8.9 × 4.8 × 0.85 in.)
Antenna Type 2× Fixed High-Performance Omni-Directional Antennas
System Supported operating systems include Windows 10,
Requirements 11(64-bit)

Environmental and Physical

Operating
0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Temperature
Operating Humidity 10%~90% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90% Non-Condensing

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