Actiontec WEB5500 User Manual
User Guide
Wireless
Network Extender
Model # WEB5500
xxxx-xxxx-000 rev. 1
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Features 3
Getting to Know the Extender 4
Front Panel 4
Back Panel 5
Accessing the Extender’s GUI 6
Status 9
Wireless Setup 10
Advanced Setup 16
Specications 19
Notices 21
Warranty 21
Important Safety Instructions 22
FCC Class B Equipment 23
Important Note on WiFi 24
Contact Information 25
Technical Support 25
1
Introduction
e Actiontec WEB5500 is a wireless network extender with dual
concurrent radios supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation in
802.11 a/b/g/n, and also 5GHz in 802.11ac. is 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.
e Extender works by being placed in a central location of the home, or
in a location where the existing wireless signal is weak, and then being
physically connected directly to your gateway/modem. is physical
connection not only extends the signal, but allows the Extender to import
and automatically congure itself with the same network ID/SSID and
password currently in use and congured on the existing gateway/
modem, while upgrading your wireless network to 802.11ac, the latest,
fastest wireless standard. is means that wherever you are in your house,
your WiFi tablet, laptop, phone, or wireless device will automatically
connect to Internet without anyone having to nd a new network name
or enter security keys.
For users with newer mobile devices, tablets, and laptops, connections
through the 5GHz radio can markedly increase the performance and
speed of your WiFi connection, while freeing up the 2.4GHz band for
legacy or older devices.
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WEB5500 Wireless Network Extender
Features
•
Upgrade to 802.11ac speeds without replacing your router
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Dual-band concurrent radios for wireless throughput up to 2 Gbps:
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4x4 802.11ac 5 GHz solution
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2x2 2.4 GHz radio
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Two gigabit Ethernet ports
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WPA2 and WPA security with AES encryption
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
3
Getting to Know the Extender
is chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs,
ports, and buttons.
Front Panel
e front panel features LEDs that illuminate in green when the
operation of power, available ports and wireless bands are functioning
and in use.
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Power
2.4GHz radio
5GHz radio
Ethernet port 1
Ethernet port 2
Getting to Know the Extender
Back Panel
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Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V/1.5A;
Actiontec Model: NBS24J120150VU) to the Extender.
•
Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default
settings when held down for at least 10 seconds.
•
Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet switch: used for directly connecting the
Extender to the gateway/modem.
•
Labels: indicate the factory default GUI access username and
password, network SSID names, and security keys.
5
Accessing the Extender’s GUI
e Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that
includes user-congurable settings. Some of these settings should be
accessed by experienced network technicians only.
To congure the network settings of the Extender:
1.
Ensure that the Extender is connected to a gateway/modem, and that
both devices are powered on.
2.
On a computer connected to the same network as the gateway/
modem and Extender, log in to the gateway/modem by entering
192.168.99.254 !
into the address bar of a web browser.
3.
e gateway/modem’s GUI appears. e IP address of the Extender
should be displayed on the Main or Home screen of an Actiontec
gateway/modem, as indicated below.
4.
Write down the IP address of the Extender.
5.
Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the
web browser.
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Getting to Know the Extender
6.
e Extender’s Login screen appears. Enter the Extender’s Username
and Password (found on the label located on the back panel of the
Extender; see second gure, below).
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