Wifi-repeater INSTALLATION GUIDE

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1 Wifi-repeater INSTALLATION GUIDE

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3 IMPORTANT NOTE You can reset your N wireless router to the factory default settings by pressing the "RESET" on the back of the router. You can use this solution if you forget your password. 3

4 Thank you for buying this Wi-Fi repeater. We would encourage you to read this manual carefully before using the device. Please read the following instructions carefully for your safety and to avoid damage to property. Do not use the Wi-Fi repeater in an environment that is extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp. Avoid friction with hard objects or that would pose a risk of damaging the surface of the product. Avoid placing the product in a high location where it could fall and that could damage the equipment. The Wi-Fi repeater isn t watertight, so please ensure that no liquid penetrates into the device. Do not wipe the surface of the Wi-Fi repeater with alcohol, benzene or thinners. Do not disassemble, assemble or modify the product arbitrarily. Please keep the Wi-Fi repeater away from areas where 4

5 there are high magnetic or electronic concentrations. Accession cannot be held responsible for any loss of data or for material damage caused by a malfunction, erroneous handling or other reasons. INTRODUCTION The N wireless router is a network connection device that is both wired and wireless and is specifically designed for small businesses and offices and to respond to the demands of networking home offices. It is compliant with the IEEE n standard. It adopts MIMO and SST technologies It also works very well with other products running 11b/g or 11n protocols. Create instantaneous Wi-Fi access points wherever you have access to an Internet connection. 5

6 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS It complies with the IEEE n, IEEE g and IEEE b standards. It supports the Router, Client, Bridge, Repeater and AP modes. The QDS function ensures the quality of the VoIP and multimedia transmission. The N router quickly increases in speed to 300 Mbps and is backward compatible with b/g products. It s compact and portable and is a powerful wireless signal. Its size is designed for travel and it s ideal for use at home or on the go. Support of WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption. DEPLOYMENT Establishment of a wireless infrastructure network. The N wireless mini router can be set as a Repeater, Access Point, Router, Bridge and a Client. You have to connect the cables differently based on the way, in which 6

7 you want to use the N wireless mini router. Repeater: Pc-user Repeater Wifi AP/Router Internet What is the network infrastructure like after configuration? The repeater mode enables you to extend the WI-FI signal of an existing WI-FI signal in your home or office without needing to connect an RJ-45 network cable between the N wireless mini router and your Access Point/Router that is already installed. By default the N wireless mini router will use the same name (SSID) as that of the Access Point/Router whose signal it s going to repeat. Once the installation is complete, you ll be able to connect to the N wireless mini router or with a wireless network cable via the LAN port on the N wireless mini router to access your local network. The password of the Wi-Fi signal of the N wireless mini router will be the same as 7

8 the one used on your AP/Router. If you want to log on to the router management page once the installation has been completed, you must set up the IP address of your computer manually on x. See the chapter entitled, Configuration Assistant, for information on how to change the IP address of a computer. 1. Connect the supply plug of the N wireless mini router to an electrical wall outlet. 2. Connect a PC to the LAN port on the N wireless mini router with an RJ-45 cable in order to set the Wi-Fi Repeater mode. 8

9 Access Point: Pc-user Repeater Router switch xdsl-modem Internet What is the network infrastructure like after configuration? Access Point (AP) mode is used to create a wireless signal if you have a router that doesn t have wireless technology. The N wireless mini router must be connected directly to your router with an RJ-45 network cable. Once the installation is complete, you ll be able to connect wirelessly to the N wireless mini router or via the LAN port of the N wireless mini router, by means of a network cable, to access your local network. In this mode you will choose yourself if you want your Wi-Fi password to be protected and what this password is. If you want to log on to the router management page once the installation has been completed, you must set 9

10 up the IP address of your computer manually on x See the chapter entitled, Configuration Assistant, for information on how to change the IP address of a computer. 1. You must have a Router at home. Your home Router must be connected to the N wireless mini router without interruption in order to be able to use Access Point mode. 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 network cable to the WAN port in the N wireless mini router and the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a free port on your router. 3. Connect the supply plug of the N wireless mini router to an electrical wall outlet. 4. Connect a computer to the LAN port of the wireless mini router with an RJ-45 cable to configure the Access Point mode. 10

11 Router: Pc-user N wireless xdsl-modem Internet What is the network infrastructure like after configuration? Router mode is used if you don t already have a router at home. In router mode, the N wireless mini router will automatically assign an IP address to peripheral devices that are connected to the network. For router mode, the N wireless mini router must be connected to your ADS/Modem cable by means of a network cable. In this mode, you can decide on the Name (SSID) and the Wi-Fi network password created by the N wireless mini router. By default, the Security Mode is set to Disabled. You can change this while you are using the configuration assistant to protect your Wi-Fi network with a password. 11

12 Once the installation is complete, you ll be able to connect wirelessly to the N wireless mini router or with a network cable via the LAN port of the N wireless mini router to access your local network. The password for the Wi-Fi signal of the N wireless mini router will be the password that you entered. 1. You ll need high-speed Internet access (a DSL connection or a Modem Cable line at home or at the office). 2. Consult your DSL or Modem Cable provider for correct installation of the modem. 3. Connect to the DSL or Modem Cable via the WAN port of the N wireless mini router with an RJ-45 network cable. 4. Connect the supply plug of the N wireless mini router to an electrical wall outlet. 5. Connect a computer to the LAN port of the N wireless mini router with an RJ-45 network cable to configure it in Router mode. 12

13 Bridge: PC-user Bridge Wi-Fi AP/router Internet What is the network infrastructure like after configuration? Bridge mode enables you to extend your existing home or office Wi-Fi signal without needing to connect an RJ-45 network cable between the N wireless mini router and your Access Point/Router that is already installed. In this mode, you decide on the Name (SSID) and password of the Wi-Fi network created by the N wireless mini router. Once the installation is complete, you ll be able to connect wirelessly to the N wireless mini router or with a network cable via the LAN port of the N wireless mini router to access your local network. The password for the Wi-Fi signal of the N wireless mini router will be the 13

14 password that you entered. If you want to log on to the router management page once the installation has been completed, you must set up the IP address of your computer manually on x See the chapter entitled, Configuration Assistant, for information on how to change the IP address of a computer. 1. Connect the supply plug of the N wireless mini router to an electrical wall outlet. 2. Connect a computer to the LAN port of the N wireless mini router with an RJ-45 network cable to configure the Wi-Fi in Bridge mode. 14

15 Client: PC-user N wireless Wi-Fi AP/router Internet What is the network infrastructure like after configuration? Client mode is useful if you have an office that doesn t have a wireless network adaptor but does have an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Then the N wireless mini router can receive the Wi-Fi signal from your AP/Router and can share it with the computer via its Ethernet RJ-45 port. The computer will thus be connected to the private network. In this mode, you will only be able to connect to the N wireless mini router by means of a network cable. 1. Connect a computer to the LAN port of the N wireless mini router with an RJ-45 network cable to configure it to Client mode. 15

16 Connection to the N wireless router for configuration To use the device you must have access to a computer that you can connect to the repeater (LAN) port. It's preferable to use a computer that only has one network card with a cable and no Wi-Fi, in order not to be disturbed by two simultaneous LAN connections. If you use a computer that has Wi-Fi as well, we would advise you to shut it down temporarily. Remove the Wifi repeater device from its packaging and connect to the power supply by plugging it into an outlet. Keep the computer switched off. Create a network between the computer and the Wi-Fi repeater using the RJ-45 network cable provided. 16

17 Start the computer. Most computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically by means of the DHCP mechanism. If the computer is connected to the Wi-Fi repeater, this will not be the case. Thus, you must temporarily change the settings of the network card as follows: Open the Control Panel 17

18 Double-click on "Network and Sharing Center" and the following screen will appear: Click to the left on "Change adapter settings". The following screen will appear: 18

19 Depending on your computer's components, several adapters may appear here. Right-click on the adapter that is presently connected to the Wi-Fi repeater. A context menu will appear. Select the "Properties" option. The following screen will appear: 19

20 Click once to select the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4): 20

21 Click on the "Properties" button. The following screen will appear: 21

22 As previously indicated, the computer will generally be configured to obtain an IP address and DNS server addresses automatically as shown in the screen capture 22

23 above. If your computer has a static IP address, take careful note of the settings of this screen. If adjustment of the repeater has finished, you should be able to restore the original settings. Change the settings of this screen as follows in order to be able to access the configuration page for the Wi-Fi repeater: Please ensure that all numbers and all buttons are set exactly as they are in the following image: 23

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25 Press the "OK" button. The following screen will appear: (The name Network 6 will certainly have a different number on your computer.) Select "Home Network" 25

26 Close this window. The computer can now connect to the Wi-Fi repeater via the HTTP protocol. To do that, open an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari...), and type the following address into the address bar:

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