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N300 Series

Encore N300 Series, N150 Series, ENXWI-2AN4 Series, ENXWI-1AN4 Series Quick Installation Manual

© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape ar e subject to c hange wi thout notice, and actual product a ppearanc e may dif fer from that depic ted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: ..................................................................... 2 Introduction
1.1
............................................................ 3 Package Contents
1.2
...................................................... 3 System Requirements
1.3
....................................................................... 4 Front Panel
1.4
............................................. 5 Back Panel and Connectors
Chapter 2:
............................................... 6 Connecting the Extender
2.1
................................................... 6 Setting Up the Extender
2.2
............................................... 7 Connecting Wired Devices
2.3
............................................... 7 Checking the Connections
Chapter 3:
.............................................. 8 Configuring the Extender
3.1
........................................... 8 Configure the Host Computer
3.2
............... 8 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Utility
3.2.1
................................................................................. 9 Login
3.2.2
..................................................... 10 Encore Setup Wizard
3.3
................................................................. 13 Basic Settings
3.3.1
......................................................................... 14 AP Mode
3.3.2
............................................................... 16 Repeater Mode
3.3.3
..................................................................... 18 WDS Mode
3.3.4
............................................................ 20 AP + WDS Mode
Chapter 4:
........................................................ 24 Technical Support
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice.
The actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender connects wired or wireless devices to an existing network. It expands the boundaries of a wired or wireless local area netw ork (LAN) literally by repeating or extending access point signals thereby eliminating dead spot problems and expanding network range.
The Extender has four operation modes:
AP Mode
─ In AP mode, the Extender is used as an access point of wireless
clients with its own wireless network or network name (SSID) that clients connect to. The Extender performs tasks that routers do, such as network sharing and broadcasting its SSID.
Repeater Mode
─ In Repeater mode, the extender works like a bridge between a
wireless router and a wireless client outside the router’s range. The Extender adapts the network name (SSID) of the wireless router that it is connected to.
WDS Mode
─ In WDS (Wireless Distribution System) mode, the Extender enables
interconnection of two or more access points (APs). To use WDS, the access points must support WDS function and must be configured with the same SSID and WEP key.
AP + WDS Mode
─ In AP + WDS mode, the Extender acts as the access point to
two access points. An SSID is configured for the Extender. A wireless client connects to the network using the Extender SSID.
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1.1 Package Contents
Wireless N300 / N150 Extender x1  External Antenna x 2 (for N300 Series)
x 1 (for N150 Series)
Power Adapter x 1  RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1  Setup CD (User Manual in the CD) x 1  Quick Installation Guide x 1
1.2 System Requirements
Active wired or wireless network  10/100 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connector  Ethernet or wireless enabled computers  TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the connecting computers  Web browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 3 or later
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1.3 Front Panel
Note: When the Extender is turned on, the POWER LED lights up and the SYSTEM and WPS
LEDs stay on for 8 seconds to indicate that the system is starting up.
Item Status Description
On
The Extender power is on.
1 POWER LED
Off
The Extender power is off.
2 SYSTEM LED Slow Blinking
The Extender is ready to work.
On
LAN port is successfully connected.
3 LAN LED (1)
Blinking
The Extender is sending or receiving data over the wired network.
Slow Blinking
Wireless network is ready.
4 WLAN LED
Blinking
The Extender is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
On
LAN port is successfully connected.
5
LAN LED (2/3/4/5)
Blinking
The Extender is sending or receiving data over the wired network.
Off
The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running.
6 WPS LED
Slow Blinking
The WPS PBC function is enabled. Turns off after 2 minutes when no connection is established.
7 WPS Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
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1.4 Back Panel and Connectors
Note: The number of antenna connectors differs per model. The N300 Series has two antenna
connectors (items 1 and 5), while the N150 Series only has one (item 1).
Port / Button Description
1 R-SMA Connector
Attach the external antenna.
2
LAN (1/2/3/4/5) Ports
Connect wired network and devices, such as a computer, NAS, IP camera, print server, switch, and access point, using RJ-45 Ethernet cables.
3 Reset Button
Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds to restore the Extender to its default settings.
Note:
Use a pointed object such as a pen or a paper clip to
press the button.
Using the reset function overrides all user-defined
settings. If you are experiencing problems with the Extender, perform other troubleshooting methods first or reset using the web-based configuration utility. Resetting the Extender should be the last resort.
4 POWER Jack
Connect the supplied power adapter.
Note: Use only the supplied power adapter. Using power
adapters not recommended by the manufacturer may damage the Ex
tender or the connected devices.
5 R-SMA Connector
Attach the second external antenna.
Note: This port is available only in N300 Series.
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Chapter 2: Connecting the Extender
2.1 Setting Up the Extender
1. Attach the antenna(s) to the R-SMA connector(s) at the back of the Extender.
Note: The number of antennas varies depending on model.
2. Position the antenna(s) for proper placement.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power jack of the Extender and then plug the power adapter to a pow
er outlet.
4. Connect a host computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
Note: For initial configuration, it is recommended to connect the host computer to the
LAN port with an Ethernet cable, see “Connecting Wired Devices” on page 7. Or
, to connect a
computer wirelessly, search and connect to the Extender
default network:
Network name (SSID): default Security: disabled
5. After connecting the host computer, configure the computer to be able to access the web-based configuration utility, see “Accessing the Web-based Conf
i
guration Utility” on page 8.
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2.2 Connecting Wired Devices
Use the LAN ports to connect wired devices such as computers, printers, and Ethernet-enabled game consoles to the Extender. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your device and the other end to one of the LAN ports of the Extender.
2.3 Checking the Connections
To ensure the Extender and all other connected devices are working properly, check the LED indicators. For basic connection, the following LED must be lit:
 Power LED  System LED (blinking)  LAN L ED (for every device connected via Ethernet)
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