Actiontec WPB3000 User Manual

WPB3000

Powerline Wireless Network

Extender

User Manual

V1.0

WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender User Manual

Contents

1 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................1

2 Overview............................................................................................................2

2.1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................2

2.2 Packing List...........................................................................................2

3 Hardware Description and Device Connection ..................................................3

3.1 LED Status Description and Pushbutton Description............................3

3.2 Interface and Switch Description...........................................................6

3.3 Hardware Installation.............................................................................6

3.3.1 System Requirements......................................................................6

3.3.2 Before You Begin .............................................................................6

3.3.3 Connecting the Device.....................................................................7

3.4 Operation Range...................................................................................8

3.5 Improving the Transmission Performance of Network...........................8

4 Configuring the LAN PC.....................................................................................9

5 Web Configuration ...........................................................................................14

5.1 Logging In to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender ....................14

5.2 Using WPS clone to sync WPB3000...................................................15

5.3 Setup...................................................................................................16

5.3.1 Wireless Setup...............................................................................16

5.3.2 LAN Setup......................................................................................26

5.3.3 Logout............................................................................................27

5.4 Advanced Settings...............................................................................27

5.4.1 Advanced Wireless........................................................................28

5.4.2 PLC Setting....................................................................................33

5.4.3 Logout............................................................................................35

5.5 Maintenance........................................................................................36

5.5.1 Device Management......................................................................36

5.5.2 Backup and Restoration.................................................................37

5.5.3 Firmware Update............................................................................38

5.5.4 Configuration Update.....................................................................39

5.5.5 Logout............................................................................................40

5.6 Status...................................................................................................40

5.6.1 Device Information.........................................................................40

5.6.2 LAN Client......................................................................................41

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5.6.3 Logout............................................................................................42

5.7 Help.....................................................................................................43

6 Using the Security Pushbutton.........................................................................44

6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network...........................................44

6.2 Joining an AVLN Network....................................................................45

6.3 Leaving an AVLN Network ..................................................................46

Appendix A Troubleshooting........................................................................48

Appendix B Specifications............................................................................50

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About the User Manual

This user manual mainly describes how to install and configure the WPB3000
Powerline Wireless Network Extender.
Our company reserves the right to modify this manual for product upgrade or other
causes without notifying users in advance. This user manual is only for reference.

Organization

This user manual is organized as follows:

Chapter Description

Chapter 1 Safety
Precautions
Chapter 2 Overview Provide a general overview of the WPB3000

Chapter 3 Hardware
Description and Device
Connection
Chapter 4 Configuring the
LAN PC
Chapter 5 Web
Configuration

Chapter 6 Using the
Security Pushbutton

Provide safety precaution information.

Powerline Wireless Network Extender and the
packing list.
Mainly describe the hardware of the Powerline
Wireless Network Extender and the procedure
for connecting the wireless router.
Describe how to configure your PC and wireless
connection.
Describe how to log in to the Powerline Wireless
Network Extender and configure the parameters
in the Web pages.
Describe how to add a device to an existing
network or remove a device from an existing
network by the Security pushbutton.

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Features

PLC Features

Power voltage range is 100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz.
Support the HomePlug AV protocol and the IEEE1901 protocol.
PLC physical link rate is up to 500Mbps.
Support the following modulation schemes: OFDM QAM

4096/1024/256/64/16/8, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO.

Support 128-bit AES link encryption and user NMK authentication, for

providing secure power line communication.

Support windowed OFDM with noise mitigation based on patented line

synchronization technique, for improving data integrity in noisy conditions.

Support channel self-adaptation and channel estimation for maximizing

real-time throughput.

Support priority-based CSMA/CA channel access scheme for maximizing

efficiency and throughput.

Support four-level QoS.
Support ToS and CoS packet classifications.
Support IGMP multicast management session.

Wireless Features

Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,

IEEE802.11i and IEEE802.11e.

Support 2T2R mode. Transmission data rate is up to 300Mbps.
Support WEP and WPA for secure data transmission.
Support version upgrade through Web page.
Support restoring factory default settings.
Support the following wireless security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK,

WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK

Support system status display.
Support WPS & WPS Clone function.

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1 Safety Precautions

This device is intended for connection to the AC power line. Before using this
product, please read the following precautions:

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Do not put this product near water.
Do not put this product near a radiator or heat source.
Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power source.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing

covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified

service personnel for the following conditions:

- If liquid has been spilled into the product

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water

- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

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2 Overview

2.1 Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender.
The WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender is compatible with the
HomePlug AV, IEEE1901 and 802.11b/g/n protocols. It supports CCK and OFDM
modulation schemes. Its PLC physical link rate is up to 500Mbps, and its wireless
physical rate is up to 300Mbps in the 802.11n mode.
The WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender supports 128-bit AES link
encryption of power line communication and wireless security modes including WEP ,
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK, which provide secure and reliable
communication for users.

2.2 Packing List

Please check whether your packing list includes the following items:

1 x WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender
1 x RJ45 network cable

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3 Hardware Description and Device
Connection

3.1 LED Status Description and Pushbutton
Description

There are 5 LED indicators on the front panel of the Powerline Wireless Network
Extender. By observing their status, you can check whether the device runs
normally.

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The following table describes the status of LED indicators on the front panel:

LED

Indicator

Power

Color Description

Solid
green

Green
Off

System runs normally.
System is in the process of password
synchronization.

Device is powered off or system is down.

Off Ethernetcablenotconnected

Ethernet 1

Flashing
green

Packetsarereceivedortransmitted

fast
On Ethernetcableisconnected
Off Ethernetcablenotconnected

Ethernet 2

Flashing
green

Packetsarereceivedortransmitted

fast
On Ethernetcableisconnected
Off Unabletojoinpowerlinenetwork

Link

Solid
green
Solid
Orange
Solid
Red
Flashing

Powerline network rate is greater
than40mbps
Powerlinenetworkrate isbetween5
and40mbps
Powerlinenetworkrateislessthan5
mbps

Packetsarereceivedortransmitted
[color]
fast

Wireless

Off Wirelessdisabled
On Wirelessenabled
Flashing

WPSconfigsyncinprocess
orange
slowly
Flashing

WPSconfigsyncsuccess
orange

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fast
Solid

WPSconfigsyncfail
red
Flashing

WPSclientpairinginprocess
green
slowly
Flashing

WPSclientpairingsuccess
green
fast
Solid

WPSclientpairingfail
red
Off Wirelessdisabled
On Wirelessenabled

The following table describes pushbuttons on the front panel:

Button Description

It is used to set the status of the device members.
Press and hold the Security pushbutton for more than 10

seconds to exit the current network and generate a random

Security

Reset

WPS

password of network member.

Press and hold the Security pushbutton for less than 3

seconds, and then the Powerline Wireless Network Extender
becomes a member of the existing AVLN.

Press the Reset pushbutton for more than 3 seconds and then
release it. System restores the factory default settings.

It has the following functions:
Press the WPS pushbutton for less than 3 seconds to enable

the negotiation of PBC mode.The WPS client pairing must
start even if the WPS button is pressed for less than 1
seconds.

Press the WPS pushbutton for 8 seconds to start configure

WPS Clone function.

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3.2 Interface and Switch Description

The following table describes interfaces and switch on the Powerline Wireless
Network Extender:

Interface Description

Ethernet 1

Ethernet 2
OFF ON Turn on or turn off the device.

RJ45 LAN interface, for connecting a hub, switch, or
computer on a LAN.
RJ45 LAN interface, for connecting a hub, switch, or
computer on a LAN.

3.3 Hardware Installation

3.3.1 System Requirements

Before installing the device, please ensure that the following items are ready:

At least one Ethernet RJ45 cable (10Base-T/100Base-T)
One WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender
One PLC device for PLC communication
A PC that is installed with the TCP/IP protocol and can access the Internet.

3.3.2 Before You Begin

Before you install the device, please pay attention to the following items:

When the device is connected to a computer, hub, router, or switch, the Ethernet

cable should be shorter than 100 meters.

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Place this device on a stable surface or support. Do not put this device on the

ground.

Keep the device clean. Keep away the device from direct sunshine. Avoid any

metal in the device.

Place the device in the center of the placement area, and try to optimize the

wireless coverage.

3.3.3 Connecting the Device

To connect the device, do as follows:

Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the LAN interface of the Powerline

Wireless Network Extender.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to your PC.
Step 3 Insert the power plug of the device into the wall socket directly.

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3.4 Operation Range

The operation range of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender depends on the
actual environment. The path and effect of signal transmission may vary with the
deployment in a house or an office. In theory, the maximum PLC transmission
distance can reach 300 meters. But for the practical application, the PLC
transmission distance may vary due to the number of PLC devices connected to
the power line network. For wireless transmission, straight transmission distance in
the open air for some devices can reach 300 meters and indoor transmission
distance can reach 100 meters.

3.5 Improving the Transmission Performance of
Network

In order to improve the transmission performance of network, it is recommended
that you insert the power plug of the device into the wall socket directly. Do not use
the patch board.

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4 Configuring the LAN PC

When the adapter is not connected with the uplink router, the LAN IP address of
the Powerline Wireless Network Extender is 192.168.10.1 and the subnet mask is

255.255.255.0 by default. Please setting as following steps:

 Note:

The configuration steps and figures on Windows XP are depicted as an
example. The configuration proce ss may vary depending on operation system
of your PC.

To manually set the network adapter on Windows XP system, do as follows:

Step 1 Right-click the icon of My Network Places and choose Properties from

the menu. The Network Connections window appears.

Step 2 Right-click the network adapter icon and choose Properties from the

menu. The Local Area Connections Properties window appears.

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 Note:

If multiple network cards are installed on your PC, a window other than the

Local Area Connections Properties window may appears.

Step 3 Double‐clickInternetProtocol(TCP/I P)andtheInternetProtocol(TCP/IP)

Propertieswindowappears.

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Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address of the

network adapter. Set the IP address to 192.168. 10.X (‘X’ is a number in
the range of 2 to 254) and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Configure the default gateway and IP addresses of the DNS servers
according to your actual network, or leave them blank. After setting the
parameters, click OK.

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Step 5 Ping the default IP address of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender,

to check whether the current connection between your PC and the
Powerline Wireless Network Extender is normal. Choose Start > Run
from the desktop and enter ping 192.168.10.1. See the following figure:

 Note:

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192.168.10.1 in the ping command is the default IP address of the LAN
interface. If the IP address changes, enter the current IP address instead.

Step 6 If your PC can ping through the default IP address of the Powerline

Wireless Network Extender, the following page appears, indicating that
the connection between your PC and the Powerline Wireless Network
Extender is normal:

Note：
When the adapter is connected with the uplink router and DHCP server open in
uplink router, please set automatically get the IP in the PC in LAN side.

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