Eminent EM4591 User Manual

EM4591

Universal Wi-Fi repeater with WPS

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EM4591 – Universal Wi-Fi repeater with WPS

Table of contents

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Packing contents ............................................................................................... 2

1.2 Device Overview ................................................................................................ 3

2.0 Where to place the EM4591 repeater? .................................................................. 4

3.0 Configure the wireless repeater using the WPS button .......................................... 5

4.0 Connecting a wireless WPS adapter to the EM4591 .............................................. 6

5.0 Configuring the EM4591 manually ......................................................................... 6

5.1 Manual configuration (PC) ................................................................................. 7

5.2 Manual configuration (Tablet/Smartphone) ...................................................... 11

6.0 Changing the wireless network name (SSID) of the repeater. .............................. 15

7.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information .................................. 16

8.0 Service and support ............................................................................................. 16

9.0 Warning and points of attention ........................................................................... 17

10.0 Warranty conditions ........................................................................................... 18

1.0 Introduction

Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.

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1.1 Packing contents

The following parts need to be present in the packing:

• EM4591

• QIG

• Ethernet cable

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LABEL

STATE

DESCRIPTION

LED Signal strength

3 BARS

Connected

90% and above (Excellent)

2 BARS

Connected

55-89% (Recommended)

1 BAR

Connected

10-54% (Weak)

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

WPS Button

Connect EM4591 to any WPS capable devices (5 sec. to
client)

1.2 Device Overview

Front Panel

Top Panel

connect to router/AP or 2 sec. when connecting a wireless

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LABEL

DESCRIPTION

RESET

If the signal indicator is orange please wait for the indicator

green).

Ethernet port

Connect to computers / Ethernet devices

Bottom Panel

to turn green. Press the reset button for 5-7 seconds to
restore the device to default factory settings wait approx. 1
minute for the device to reboot (Signal indicator flashes

2.0 Where to place the EM4591 repeater?

The best location to place the EM4591 is approximately half-way between your
wireless router and your wireless computer(s) which has/have the weakest wireless
reception. This way, the signal strength will be as good as possible. Refer to the
following images for an example:

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Hint: Before placing the EM4591 on its destined location, the device needs to be
setup. Setting up the EM4591 wireless repeater can be done best, if the EM4591 is
located near your wireless router. After setting up the EM4591, you can place the
EM4591 at a location defined by using the signal indicator LEDs and the
recommended setup as described previously.

3.0 Configure the wireless repeater using the WPS button

1. Please check if your wireless router has a WPS button. Also, check whether your
wireless router has a properly configured internet connection.

2. Connect the EM4591 to a wall outlet.

3. Wait for the LED to turn green (flashing).

4. Press the WPS button on your wireless router for approximately 3 seconds*.

5. Now press the WPS button on the EM4591 Wireless Repeater for approximately 5
seconds. Refer to the following image for the WPS button:

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6. The connection between your wireless router and the EM4591 wireless repeater
will be established automatically (this will take approx. 1 minute including reboot).
The signal indicator will stop flashing and indicate the signal strength.

*Refer to the manual of your wireless router for the exact duration of pressing the
WPS button. This can differ from brand or model.

Note: If the WPS button is used, the SSID and network key are the same as used on
your wireless router. Some WPS routers will change their original SSID to another
SSID if WPS is used. In this installation guide, the SSID of the wireless router is
‘Eminent’.

4.0 Connecting a wirel es s WPS adapter to the

EM4591

1. Press the WPS button on the EM4591 for about 2-3 seconds.

2. Now press the WPS button on your wireless adapter.

3. If correct, the connection between the wireless WPS adapter and EM4591 will be
established. Depending on the Windows version you are using, you should see a
connected icon in the taskbar.

Note: Some wireless WPS adapters require the use of the supplied software to create
a WPS connection. Refer to the manual of your wireless WPS adapter for more
information.

5.0 Configuring the EM4591 manually

It is possible to configure the repeater manually instead of using the WPS button.