MN-500

The Microsoft MN-500 router has 11mbps WiFi, 4 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals


MN-500 router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 75 MHz
RAM: 8 MiB
Flash: 2 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: 11mbps (b)
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x 100mbps port
ETH: 4 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for Microsoft MN-500

If your MN-500 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Microsoft MN-500 in the following way(s):

The 30-30-30 reset

There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:
  1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
  2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
  3. While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.


Default factory settings for Microsoft MN-500

If you have performed a reset of your MN-500 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default Network name (SSID): MSHOME
Default Gateway IP: 192.168.2.1 Microsoft login instructions
Default password: admin 
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.2.1
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.



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