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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................... 2 1.1 Package Contents ............................................................ 3 1.2 System Requirements ...................................................... 3 1.3 Front Panel ....................................................................... 4 1.4 Back Panel and Connectors ............................................. 5 Chapter 2: Connecting the Extender ....................
Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender connects wired or wireless devices to an existing network. It expands the boundaries of a wired or wireless local area network (LAN) literally by repeating or extending access point signals thereby eliminating dead spot problems and expanding network range.
1.1 Package Contents Wireless N300 / N150 Extender x1 External Antenna x 2 (for N300 Series) x 1 (for N150 Series) 1.
1.3 Front Panel Note: When the Extender is turned on, the POWER LED lights up and the SYSTEM and WPS LEDs stay on for 8 seconds to indicate that the system is starting up. Item 1 2 Status On The Extender power is on. Off The Extender power is off. POWER LED SYSTEM LED Slow Blinking LAN LED (1) Blinking Slow Blinking 4 6 LAN LED Wireless network is ready. (2/3/4/5) Blinking The Extender is sending or receiving data over the wired network. Off The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running.
1.4 Back Panel and Connectors Note: The number of antenna connectors differs per model. The N300 Series has two antenna connectors (items 1 and 5), while the N150 Series only has one (item 1). Port / Button 1 2 Description R-SMA Connector Attach the external antenna. LAN (1/2/3/4/5) Ports Connect wired network and devices, such as a computer, NAS, IP camera, print server, switch, and access point, using RJ-45 Ethernet cables.
Chapter 2: 2.1 1. Connecting the Extender Setting Up the Extender Attach the antenna(s) to the R-SMA connector(s) at the back of the Extender. Note: The number of antennas varies depending on model. 2. Position the antenna(s) for proper placement. 3. Connect the power adapter to the power jack of the Extender and then plug the power adapter to a power outlet. 4. Connect a host computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
2.2 Connecting Wired Devices Use the LAN ports to connect wired devices such as computers, printers, and Ethernet-enabled game consoles to the Extender. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your device and the other end to one of the LAN ports of the Extender. 2.3 Checking the Connections To ensure the Extender and all other connected devices are working properly, check the LED indicators.
Chapter 3: Configuring the Extender To configure the Extender, you must configure the host computer first and then access the web-based configuration utility. 3.1 Configure the Host Computer Before you begin, the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the host computer must be configured properly to access the Web-based Configuration Utility. Configurations are as follows: IP Address : 192.168.10.xxx (where xxx is a number between 100 ~ 199) Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.
3.2.1 Login You need a web browser to access the web-based configuration utility. 1. Open a web browser. 2. Type the following URL on the address bar: http://192.168.10.1 Sample Screenshot from Internet Explorer 3. The login screen prompts you for a User Name and Password. Enter the default access information as follows: User Name : admin Password : admin Note: The login screen varies depending on your web browser and the host computer operating system. 9 www.encore-usa.
3.2.2 Encore Setup Wizard Encore Setup Wizard helps you to configure the Extender quickly. Follow the step-by-step instructions to run the wizard. 1. To access the Setup Wizard, click Wizard at the bottom of the menu. 2. The Setup Wizard overview page is displayed. Click Next to continue. 10 www.encore-usa.
3. On Password and Verify Password, enter desired password for the Extender web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Leave the LAN IP Address and LAN Subnet Mask to their default settings. 4. By default, DHCP Server is “Disabled”. In most cases, the wired router assigns an IP address to the Extender when it connects to the network, so it is recommended to leave the DHCP Server “Disabled”. Otherwise, select DHCP Server “Enabled”, then enter the IP range in Range Start and Range End.
6. The Setup Wizard is now completed. The new settings will take effect after the Extender reboots. Click Restart to reboot the Extender. If you do not want to make any changes, click Exit. 7. When this window appears, click CLOSE to close the wizard. 12 www.encore-usa.
3.3 Basic Settings After you log in to the web-based configuration utility, the System > Device Information screen is displayed. On the menu panel, click Wireless > Basic to open the Basic screen and select the Extender operation mode. The required parameters on this screen vary depending on the selected operation mode. Operation Mode — Select an operation mode: AP (Access Point): The Extender works as an access point for clients in the wireless network. See ”AP Mode” on page 14.
3.3.1 AP Mode In AP (Access Point) mode, the Extender acts as an access point with its own SSID and allows wireless clients to view and connect to the Extender. SSID — Enter a network name that you want to assign to the Extender. This is the name that a wireless client searches for to connect to the wireless network via the Extender. SSID Broadcast — Select Enable to allow wireless clients to view the SSID of the Extender. Select Disable to hide the SSID.
wireless device. WEP Key Format — Select a security key format: HEX: To enter a security key using the characters 0~9, A~F, a~f. ASCII: To enter a security key in alphanumeric format. WEP Key Length — Select an encryption length: 64-bit: To enter a 10-character security key. 128-bit: To enter a 26-character security key. WEP Key — Enter desired security key. B. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto with PSK WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto provides a more secured encryption.
3.3.2 Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the Extender repeats an access point signal and sends it to wireless clients outside the access point range. The Extender uses the SSID of the access point. 1. Click the Search button to search for an access point. A window appears with a list of available access points. 2. Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The current access point settings and information are displayed on the screen. The information varies depending on its settings.
3. Encryption Type PSK / EAP Enter the security key of the selected access point. The screen varies depending on the access point authentication type. If the access point security setting is WEP, enter the WEP Key. If the access point security is WPA / WPA2, enter the passphrase in Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase. 4. Click Apply to save and apply the configuration. 17 www.encore-usa.
3.3.3 WDS Mode In WDS (Wireless Distribution System) mode, the Extender connects one or more access points by their MAC address. When a wireless client belonging to one access point moves out of its access point range, the wireless client automatically connects to the other access point within the WDS. Its wireless network signal continues without interruption. Channel — Select a transmision channel for wireless communications.
A. WEP With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect to the wireless network. WEP Key Format — Select a security key format: HEX: To enter a security key using the characters 0~9, A~F, a~f. ASCII: To enter a security key in alphanumeric format. WEP Key Length — Select an encryption length: 64-bit: To enter a 10-character security key. 128-bit: To enter a 26-character security key. WEP Key — Enter desired security key. B.
3.3.4 AP + WDS Mode In AP + WDS mode, the Extender acts as the access point of the WDS with its own SSID. Wireless clients can view and connect to the WDS via the Extender. SSID — Enter a network name that wireless clients can view and connect to. SSID Broadcast — Select Enable to allow wireless clients to view the SSID of the Extender. Select Disable to hide the SSID. Channel — Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. 20 www.encore-usa.
Security — When enabled, users are prompted to enter a security key to be allowed access to the wireless network. Authentication Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Auto. A. WEP With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect to the wireless network. Select one of the following: Open System: Allows public access to the Extender via wireless connection but requires users to enter the same WEP key to send and receive data from the AP.
C. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto with EAP Select EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) if a Radius server is connected in the wireless network. Encryption Type — Select TKIP, AES, or Auto encryption. Note: TKIP is available for B or G WLAN band only. The WLAN Band setting is under Wireless > Advanced menu. Radius Server 1 — Enter the following information: IP Address: The IP address of the authentication server. Port: The port number used to connect to the authentication server.
To add access points in the WDS, do the following: 1. Click the Search button to search for access points. A window appears with a list of available access points. 2. Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The MAC address is shown on MAC. 3. Click the Add button to add the access point to the WDS. The Extender reboots for settings to take effect. 4. Repeat the above steps to add more access points. 23 www.encore-usa.
Chapter 4: Technical Support For detailed product information or configuration, check the User Manual in the CD-ROM that came with the Extender. For software updates, product registration, or to download the latest documentation, check our website http://www.encore-usa.com. For technical related issues or inquiries, call the local technical support number in your area. Or, visit our website for more details. 24 www.encore-usa.
