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BaudTec RE300B1 User Manual

11n Repeater User’s Manual
802.11n WLAN
Portable Repeater
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Features ................................................................................. 6
Device Requirements ............................................................ 6
Using this Document .............................................................. 7
Notational conventions .................................................. 7
Typographical conventions ............................................ 7
Special messages .......................................................... 7
Getting Support ...................................................................... 7
Computer / System requirements ......................................... 8
Package Contents .................................................................. 8
LED meanings & activations .................................................. 8
Top Side ......................................................................... 8
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side ........................... 9
3 Computer configurations under
different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically ...................................................... 10
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP .................................. 10
For Windows Vista-32/64 .................................................... 14
For Windows 7-32/64 ........................................................... 19
For Windows 8-32/64 ........................................................... 24
Connecting the Hardware .................................................... 29
WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem ........................................... 30
Advanced Configuration ...................................................... 31
Wireless Connection ............................................................ 33
6 What the Internet/WAN access of y our
own Network now is ........................................... 35
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client ............................ 37
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP ................................... 38
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client ........................... 40
Accessing the Web pages ................................................... 41
Testing your Setup ............................................................... 43
Default device settings ......................................................... 43
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LAN Interface Setup ............................................................. 48
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet
mask .................................................................................. 50
DHCP Static IP Configuration .............................................. 53
Wireless Basics .................................................................... 55
Wireless Advanced Settings ................................................ 57
Wireless Access Control Mode ........................................... 58
Allow Listed .................................................................. 59
Reboot/Reset ....................................................................... 61
About firmware versions ...................................................... 62
Manually updating firmware ................................................. 62
Save Settings to File ............................................................ 64
Load Settings from File ........................................................ 65
Setting your username and password ................................ 67
Time and Date Configuration settings ................................. 69
Configuring Ethernet PCs .................................................... 74
Before you begin .......................................................... 74
Windows® XP PCs ...................................................... 74
Windows 2000 PCs ..................................................... 74
Windows Me PCs ........................................................ 76
Windows 95, 98 PCs ................................................... 76
Windows NT 4.0 workstations ..................................... 77
Assigning static Intern et inform ation to
your PCs ................................................................... 78
B IP Addresses, Network Masks, and
Subnets .............................................................. 79
IP Addresses ........................................................................ 79
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Structure of an IP address ........................................... 79
Network classes ........................................................... 79
Subnet masks ...................................................................... 80
C UPnP Control Point Software on
Windows ME/XP ................................................ 82
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME .................. 82
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP
with Firewall ....................................................................... 83
SSDP requirements ..................................................... 83
Troubleshooting Suggestions .............................................. 86
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ................................. 88
ping ............................................................................... 88
nslookup ....................................................................... 88
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Information to the user.
Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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.
Labelling requirements
Notice: 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 and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the own er of the Wireless Gateway. You will now be able to a ccess the I nternet usi ng your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.
Features
The list below contains t he main f eature s of the dev ice an d may be useful to users with knowledge of networking protocols. If you are not an experienced user, the chapters throughout this guide will provide you with enough info rmation to get the most out of your device.
Features include:
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide I nternet connectivity to all computers on your LAN
• Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide security for your LAN
• Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Client
• Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP
• Supports remote software upgrades
• User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web
browser
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethe rnet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity for both the Wireless Gateway and a co-lo cated PC or othe r Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the Wireless Gateway, you must have the following:
• One RJ-45 Broadband Internet co nnection vi a cable
modem or xDSL modem
• Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access
you will be using, and the addresses needed to set up access
• One or more computers each containing an Et hernet card
(10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC))
• TCP/IP protocol for each PC
• For system configuration usi ng the suppli ed
a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that version 4 of each browser is the minimum version
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requirement – for optimum display quality, use Internet Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1
You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more
Note
than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead, you can connect up to four Ethernet PCs dire ctly to you r devi ce usi ng the ports labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.
Using this Document
Notational conventions
• Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text
and also in the glossary.
• For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to a s “the devic e”.
• The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-conn ected
computers at one site.
Typographical conventi ons
• Italic text is used fo r items y ou sele ct from menus a nd dr op-
down lists and the names of displayed web pages.
• Bold text is used for t ext string s that you type when p rompted
by the program, and to emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the followi ng icons t o draw y our atte ntion to specific instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to personal safety or system integrity.
WARNING
Getting Support
Supplied by: Helpdesk Number: Website:
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2 Getting to know the device
Computer / System requirements
• 1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
• 2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
Package Contents
1. 11n Repeater
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
LED meanings & activations
Top Side
The Top Side contains lights ca ll ed Lig ht E mitti ng Di o des (LE Ds) that indicate the status of th e unit.
Figure 1: Top Side and LEDs
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Label Color Functi on
Wifi Signal blue
Wireless blue
WPS blue
Ethernet blue
On Wireless Signal Strength Off: No WLAN link
On: WLAN link established and active Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
Off: WPS link isn’t established and active Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
On: LAN link established and active Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore Defaults button, the ports for the unit's data and power
connections.
Label Function
Ethernet Connects the device via LAN Ethernet to a PC WPS / RESET
WPS Press this button for 3 full seconds and the WPS LED will flash to start WPS. Now go to the wireless adapter or device and press its WPS button. Make sure to press t he button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the router's WPS button.
RESET
Reset button. RESET the 11n Repeater to its default settings.
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds to RESE T device to its default settings.
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3 Computer configurations under different OS,
to obtain IP address automatically
Before starting the 11n Repeater configur ation, please ki ndly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server.
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In
the Control Panel, double click on "Network Connections" to continue.
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2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".
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3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
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4. Check "Obtain an IP address autom atically " and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" then click o n "OK" to
continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected"
(see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.
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For Windows Vista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network
status and tasks”.
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2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage
network connections” to continue.
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3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".
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4. The screen wi ll display t he info rmation " User Account
Control" and click "Continue" to continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
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6. Check "Obtain an IP address autom atically " and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" then click o n "OK" to
continue.
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For Windows 7-32/64
7. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) ->
“View network status and tasks”.
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8. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter
settings” to continue.
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9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click
“Properties”.
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10. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
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11. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" then click o n "OK" to
continue.
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For Windows 8-32/64
1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click
on “Settings”.
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2. Click on “Control Panel”.
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3. Click on “View network status and tasks”.
4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter
settings” to continue.
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5. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".
6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
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7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically " and “ Obtain
DNS server address automatically” the n click on " OK" to
continue.
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4 Connecting your device
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Wireless Gateway to a computer o r LAN an d to the I nternet.
In addition to configuring the devi ce, you nee d to config ure the Internet properties of your computer(s). For m ore detail s, see the following sections:
• Configuring Ethe rnet PCs
This chapter assumes that you have already esta blished a DSL/Cable service with your Internet se rvice provider (I SP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that should be compatible with your home or small office network setup. Refer to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to conne ct the device to t he wall phone port, the power outlet and your comput er(s) or network.
Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/ switch (if appli cable),
WARNING
and the Wireless Gateway.
The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your device may va ry from the lay out shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions.
Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your PC's
Ethernet port to any of the 11n Repeater's LAN Port. Step 2. Connect the 11n Repeater to your wall-moun ted
power outlet
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