tp-link TL-WA830RE V1 User's Guide
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TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
Rev: 1.0.0 1910010538
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FCC STATEMENT
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
National restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service
France Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-lesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please dont use the product outdoors in France.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
Model No.: TL-WA830RE
Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009 EN60950-1:2006 Recommendation 1999/519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 DirectiveErP 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
CONTENTS Package Contents ..................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Appearance....................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................................2
1.3.2 The Rear Panel..................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 4
2.1 Before You Begin.............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Basic Requirements.......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Connecting the Device...................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide....................................................................... 6
3.1 Configure the PC .............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Quick Setup ...................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Configure the Device.......................................................................... 17
4.1 Status.............................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Range Extender .............................................................................................. 18
4.4 Network........................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 23
4.5.1 Wireless Settings.............................................................................................24
4.5.2 Wireless Security .............................................................................................27
4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................................................................................32
4.5.4 Wireless Advanced..........................................................................................34
4.5.5 Throughput Monitor .........................................................................................35
4.5.6 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................36
4.6 DHCP.............................................................................................................. 36
4.6.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................37
4.6.2 DHCP Clients List ............................................................................................38
4.6.3 Address Reservation .......................................................................................38
4.7 System Tools .................................................................................................. 39
4.7.1 SNMP ..............................................................................................................40
4.7.2 Diagnostic ........................................................................................................41
4.7.3 Ping Watch Dog...............................................................................................43
4.7.4 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................44
4.7.5 Factory Defaults...............................................................................................45
4.7.6 Backup & Restore............................................................................................45
4.7.7 Reboot .............................................................................................................46
4.7.8 Password .........................................................................................................47
4.7.9 System Log......................................................................................................47
Appendix A: Application Example........................................................................ 49
Appendix B: Factory Defaults ............................................................................... 52
Appendix C: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 53
Appendix D: Specifications................................................................................... 54
Appendix E: Glossary ............................................................................................ 55
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package:
One TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
Ethernet Cable
One Power Adapter for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender, including:
This User Guide
Other helpful information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions The AP or TL-WA830RE,or Device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender.
1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network.
With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your device can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender delivers complete data privacy.
It supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Access Point, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender.
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1.2 Main Features Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology
Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Supports Built-in DHCP server
Supports MAC address filtering
Supports multiple operating modes including: Range Extender, Access Point
Supports Firmware Upgrade
Supports Remote and Web management
1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1
The front panel of the TL-WA830RE consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the device.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication Off No Power
Power On Power on
Off The device has a system error
On The device is initialising System
Flashing The device is working properly Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity LAN
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port Off The Wireless function is disabled WLAN
Flashing The Wireless function is enabled On The Range Extender has connected the Router successfully
Flashing The Range Extender is connecting the Router Range Extender
Off The Range Extender has not connected any Router yet Table 1-1
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1.3.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2
Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of TL-WA830RE.
Wireless antennaThe external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data.
POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender.
LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router.
RESET: The Reset button is used to restore the APs factory default settings. There are two ways to reset the Access Points factory defaults:
Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the AP to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default settings from System Tools > Factory Defaults of the AP's Web-based management page.
Note:
Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your networks radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.
For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to: 1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices. 2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a
microwave oven or refrigerator.
Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates.
2.2 Basic Requirements Use only the power adapter provided with your AP
The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible
Place your AP in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent
Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation
Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above
Operating temperature: 0~40 (32~104)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA830RE in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.
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Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA830RE
To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps:
1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect.
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA830RE Access Point. Power on the AP.
5. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.)
Note:
If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example.
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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility.
3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with each other. Manually configure the IP address as 192.168.0.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 for your PC by following the instructions below.
Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your PCs.
1. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties.
Figure 3-1
2. On the My Network Connections window shown as Figure 3-2 below, right-click LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties.
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Figure 3-2
3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Figure 3-3
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4. Configure the IP address manually.
1) Select Use the following IP address.
2) Enter 192.168.0.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed and 192.168.0.254 into the Default gateway filed.
3) Click OK to keep your settings.
Figure 3-4
5. Verify the network connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following example is in Windows XP Operating System.
1) Click Start > Run tab. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK.
2) Type ping 192.168.0.254 on the screen that displays and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been successfully established.
Figure 3-5
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If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has not connected to the AP.
Figure 3-6
Please check following these steps:
a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PCs adapter should be lit up.
b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the APs IP address is 192.168.0.254, your PCs IP address must be within the range of 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.253.
3.2 Quick Setup With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.0.254 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-7 Login to the AP
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-8. Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters). Then click OK or press Enter.
Figure 3-8 Login Windows
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Note:
If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After successfully logging in, click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your AP and the following figure will display. Click Next to continue.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup
3. And then Wireless page will appear shown in Figure 3-10. There are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. The available setting options are different in different operation modes, and they are explained below.
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless
A. When you choose Range Extender, take the following steps:
1) Click Survey on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear, shown in Figure 3-11.
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Figure 3-11 AP List
2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is selected. The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 3-12 .
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Figure 3-12 Quick Setup Range Extender Mode
Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Range Extender and Access Point.
MAC of AP - The MAC address of the desired AP. The AP client will connect to the desired AP according to MAC address.
Note:
1. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range. The MAC address of root AP can be automatically filled into corresponding box by clicking the Survey button and selecting the desired item.
2. If you know the MAC address of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "MAC of AP" manually.
Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be used. Select your region from the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Note:
Restricted by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required.
Max Tx Rate - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the device through this field.
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Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device.
Wireless Security - Wireless Security will enable you to configure wireless security for your wireless network to protect your data from intruders. There are four options, which are explained below.
None - Ifthe network of the desired AP/ Router is unsecured, please choose this option.
WEP - Ifthe Wireless Security of the desired AP/ Router is WEP, please select this option, then you will see the page display as shown below.
Type - Select the authentication type from the drop-down list. It must be the same as the desired AP/ Routers.
WEP Key Format - Select WEP Key format from the drop-down list, which must be the same as the desired AP/ Routers.
WEP Index - Select the index of the desired AP/ Routers WEP Password.
WEP Password - Enter the desired AP/ Routers WEP Password here.
WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select this option, the page will display as shown below.
Version - Select the authentication version from the drop-down list. It must be the same as the desired AP/ Routers.
Encryption - Select the Encryption from the drop-down list, which must be the same as the desired AP/ Routers.
PSK Password - Enter the desired AP/ Routers PSK Password here.
No Change - If you choose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.
B. When you choose Access Point, you will see the following figure as shown below.
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Figure 3-13 Quick Setup Access Point Mode
Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender.
SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Routers MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be used. Select your region from the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Note:
Restricted by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the AP works on.
Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required.
Max Tx Rate - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the device through this field.
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Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device.
Enable SSID Broadcast - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny the device to broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. If its allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device.
Wireless Security - Wireless Security will enable you to configure wireless security for your wireless network to protect your data from intruders. There are four options, which are explained below.
None - If you choose this option, the wireless stations will be able to connect to this device without encryption. It is strongly recommended that you choose one of the security types to enable security.
WEP - Select this option, the page will display as shown below.
Type - Select the authentication type from the drop-down list. It is recommended to choose Automatic.
WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
WEP Index - Select the index for WEP Password.
WEP Password - Enter a password for your wireless network here. If you select ASCII for WEP Key Format, the password should be 5/13/16 ASCII characters, and if you select Hexadecimal for WEP Key Format, the password should be 10/26/32 hexadecimal digits.
WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select this option, the page will display as shown below.
Version - Select the authentication version from the drop-down list. It is recommended to choose Automatic.
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Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
PSK Password - Enter a password for your wireless network here, which should be ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64.
No Change - If you choose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.5: "Wireless."
4. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page. Because there are something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-14. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-14 Quick Setup Finish
If you dont make any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish
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Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which can be launched on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.
After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are seven main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, Quick Setup, Range Extender, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page.
4.1 Status Selecting Status will enable you to view the APs current status and configuration, all of which is read-only.
Figure 4-1 Device Status
Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP.
Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP
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Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.
Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address.
Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics.
System Up Time - This filed displays the run time of the AP since its powered on or reset.
Note:
If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-1 will change, similar to the figure below:
4.2 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."
4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by function. Select menu QSS, you will see the next screen shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 QSS
Operation Mode - Displays the current operation mode of the device.
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QSS Status - To enable or disable the QSS function here.
Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the device can be found in the label or User Guide.
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default.
Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.
Note:
The QSS function is only available when the Operation Mode is set to Access Point.
To add a new device:
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and device using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
Note: To build a successful connection by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for QSS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for example. Method One:
Step 1: Keep the QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear.
Figure 4-3 Add A New Device
Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my
access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.
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Figure 4-4 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
Figure 4-5 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Method Two: Enter the PIN into my AP
Step 1: Keep the QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear.
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Figure 4-6
Step 2: Choose Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN code take 16952898 for example of the wireless adapter in the field after PIN as shown in the figure above. Then click Connect.
Note: The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen as shown in the following figure.
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrarin theconfiguration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.
Figure 4-7 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Note:
In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shown.
Method Three: Enter the PIN from my AP
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the AP in Figure 4-2 (each AP has its unique PIN code. Here takes the PIN code 96980088 of this AP for example).
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Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my access pointin theconfiguration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of the AP into the field after Access Point PIN. Then click Next.
Figure 4-8 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Note: The default PIN code of the AP can be found in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure 4-2.
You will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to the network.
Figure 4-9
Note: 1. The QSS LED on the AP will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully
added to the network.
2. The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless function of the AP is disabled. Please make sure the Wireless function is enabled before configuring the QSS.
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4.4 Network The Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default settings of the AP.
Selecting Network will enable you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this page.
Figure 4-10 Network
Type - Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to configure IP address manually from the drop-down list.
IP Address - Enter the IP address of your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is 192.168.0.254).
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address.
MAC Address - The physical address of the AP. The value can't be changed.
Note:
1. If you change the IP Address, you must use the new IP Address to log in the AP.
2. If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet with the IP Address pool of DHCP sever, the IP Address pool will not take effect until it is re-configured accordingly.
4.5 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network. Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Wireless Settings is used for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Security provides three different security types to secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wireless network. MAC filtering allows you to control the access of wireless stations to the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to configure some advanced parameters for the AP. Throughput Monitor helps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailed information about the current connected wireless stations.
There are six submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-11): Wireless Settings,
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Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced, Throughput Monitor and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
Figure 4-11 Wireless menu
4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-13).This page allows you to configure the wireless mode for your device. Six operation modes are supported here, including Range Extender and Access Point. The available setting options for each operation mode are different from those of the other.
1) Range Extender: In Range Extender mode, the AP with WDS disabled will relays data to an associated root AP. AP function is enabled meanwhile. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range.
Figure 4-12 Wireless Settings in Range Extender mode
Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender.
MAC of AP - The MAC address of the desired AP. The AP client will connect to the desired AP according to MAC address.
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1. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range. The MAC address of root AP can be automatically filled into corresponding box by clicking the Survey button and selecting the desired item.
2. If you know the MAC address of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "MAC of AP" manually.
Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be used. Select your region from the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Note:
The default region is United States. When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the dialog shown in Figure appears below. Click OK.
Note Dialog
Note:
Restricted by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required.
Max Tx Rate - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the device through this field.
Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device.
Click the Survey button to detect the MAC address of the desired AP you want to connect to.
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To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you will be reminded to reboot the device.
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