Wireless Network Extender Model # WCB5200 User Guide xxxx-xxxx-000 rev.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Getting to Know the Extender 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Installing the Extender 7 Syncing Wi-Fi 7 Connecting the Extender 8 Accessing the Extender’s Settings 10 Status 12 Wireless Setup 13 MoCA Setup 19 1
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Advanced Setup 20 Specifications 23 Notices 25 Warranty 25 Important Safety Instructions 26 FCC Class B Equipment 27 Important Note on WiFi 28 Contact Information 29 Technical Support 29 2
Introduction The Actiontec WCB5200 is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and 802.11ac (5GHz). This allows the Extender to connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers, and gaming platforms, up to the most current (and future) Apple and Android tablets, laptops, media platforms, and smartphones.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Features • 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual concurrent 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi radios • 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi radio • Four Ethernet ports (Gigabit) • One coaxial port (MoCA 2.0) • Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n and 2x2 802.
Getting to Know the Extender This chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs, ports, and buttons. Front Panel The front panel features LEDs that illuminate green when power, available ports, and/or wireless bands are functioning and in use. Power 5GHz radio 2.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Back Panel • Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU, or external, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the Extender. • Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds. • Coax port: used for connecting the Extender to a coaxial network.
Installing the Extender There are two parts to installing an Extender: Syncing Wi-Fi (see below), and Connecting the Extender (see page 8). Syncing Wi-Fi To sync the Extender with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings: 1. Place the Extender next to the gateway/modem. 2. Plug the Extender’s power adapter into the Power port of the Extender, and the other end into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Press the WPS button on both the Extender and the gateway/modem simultaneously for ten seconds. 4.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Connecting the Extender Now that the Extender is synced with the gateway/modem’s wireless network, it can be connected to the gateway/modem’s MoCA network and placed in another area or room of the home/office. To do this: 1. Place the Extender in an area where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or spotty. A coaxial outlet must be available nearby. 2. Connect the included coaxial cable into the Coax port on the rear panel of the Extender. 3.
Installing the Extender 6. Wait until the Coax and Wireless LEDs on the front panel of the Extender glow green. This may take a few minutes. The Extender is now synced, installed, and extending the gateway/modem’s wireless network in a previously weak area. Using the wireless network will be a seamless experience, as the wireless devices will switch between connecting to the Extender and the gateway/router automatically.
Accessing the Extender’s Settings The Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that includes user-configurable settings. Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced network technicians only. To configure the network settings of the Extender: 1. Ensure that the Extender is connected to a gateway/modem’s MoCA coaxial network, and that both devices are powered on. 2.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender 6. The Extender’s Status screen appears. Enter the Extender’s username and password (found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender) in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen.
Accessing Settings Status The first GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. This screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network stations, and product information about the Extender. There are no configurable settings available in this screen.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Wireless Setup Clicking the Wireless Setup icon from the menu bar of any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Wireless Network List screen. Additional wireless settings can be accessed from the menu on the left side. These settings configure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only. The exceptions are the settings contained in the Basic Setup screen.
Accessing Settings Basic Setup The Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network, which are described below. When finished adjusting the settings in this screen, click Apply. Multiple SSID This option allows the user to setup different SSIDs (wireless networks) with different parameters. Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop-down menu. Wireless Radio This option turns the Extender’s wireless radio on and off.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender SSID Enable This option controls whether or not the name of the network is broadcast to other wireless devices (usually, in the device’s available wireless network list). Select Enable or Disable by clicking in the appropriate radio button. Wireless Band This option allows the user to select the bandwidth at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. Wireless Network Name If changing the name of the Extender’s wireless network, enter the new name in this text box.
Accessing Settings Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value. Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender’s wireless network. This screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender WPS The WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol. Only experienced network technicians should configure the settings in this screen. Advanced Wireless Setup The Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be configured with multiple SSIDs (network names).
Accessing Settings Wireless Access Control The Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced network technicians should configure these settings.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender MoCA Setup Clicking the MoCA Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen. This screen allows the user to adjust various settings regarding the Extender’s MoCA coaxial connection. These settings should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only.
Accessing Settings Advanced Setup Clicking the Advanced Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Management screen, along with other advanced settings accessed through the menu on the left side. These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. They should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only. Management The Management screen (above) allows the Extender’s IP address settings to be modified.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Factory Default The Factory Default advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s factory default settings to be reapplied, erasing all current settings. Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s firmware to be upgraded. Once the upgrade file has been downloaded and located, click Start to Upgrade.
Accessing Settings Language The Language advanced setting screen allows the user to apply another language to the Extender’s GUI. Select the language from the Language drop-down menu, then click Apply.
Specifications Model Number WCB5200 Wireless Wi-Fi (a, b, g, n, ac) WPA, WPA2 WMM Wi-Fi Protected Setup IP Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz LAN Connections Ethernet ports (4): 10/100/1000 Coaxial port (1): MoCA 2.0 LED Indicators Power, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN, Coax, WPS Antennas 2x2: internal 2.
WCB5000 Wireless Network Extender Power External, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU External, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU Regulatory FCC part 15B and 15C, UL Environmental Operating temperature - 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF) Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude: -197 ft. to 7000 ft. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notices Warranty This product has a one-year Limited Hardware Warranty and 90-day free software updates from date of purchase. Local Law This Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following: • Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement; only clean with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Notices FCC Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked With the FCC logo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Notices The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comp with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
