GemTek Technology A940727G User Manual

802.11g Universal Wireless Repeater Model # AP311W

User’s Manual

Ver. 1C

Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Using the Setup Wizard..............................................................................................................4

3. Connecting to the Wireless Repeater........................................................................................ 11

4. Web Configuration Utility........................................................................................................ 13

4.1 Basic Setup.......................................................................................................................... 13

4.1.2 Configuring Wireless Security......................................................................................... 15

WEP...................................................................................................................................... 16

WPA Pre-shared Key............................................................................................................ 17

4.2 Password............................................................................................................................. 18

4.3 Firmware............................................................................................................................. 19

Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 20

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Universal Wireless Repeater. The Wireless Repeater extends the range of your access point/wireless router by repeating the signal to wireless clients that are beyond the broadcasting range of the access point/wireless router. This provides the wireless clients with greater flexibility and mobility. Best of all the Wireless Repeater is compatible with existing 802.11b and

802.11g network devices so it will work with most existing wireless devices. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It

provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.

Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package:

• 802.11g Universal Wireless Repeater

• Power Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• Manual CD

If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

2. Using the Setup Wizard

Step 1 Verify the Repeater is powered on, insert the provided CD, and wait for the

autorun screen to appear.

Step 2 Click on Setup.

Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, type D:\setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.

Step 3 Click Next and wait for the wizard to detect your access point / wireless router

(this may take up to a minute).

Step 4 Select the SSID (Network Name) of your access point / wireless router from the

Selection list.

Click Yes if you see your SSID in the list and you don’t have encryption enabled for your wireless network. Skip to Step 8.

Click Yes if you see your SSID and you have encryption enabled. Skip to Step 6. Click Manual if you don’t see your SSID in the list. Continue to Step 5.

Step 5 Enter the SSID (Network Name) of your access point / wireless router in the

SSID field and select the appropriate Channel and Encryption settings and click Next.

Note: You may gather these information from the web configuration utility of your wireless router.

WEP

Step 6a Select the same level of WEP encryption (64-Bits / 128-Bits) of your wireless

network from the drop-down menu.

Step 6b Enter the same WEP key (password) of your wireless network in the Key 1

field and click Next. Skip to Step 8.

WPA-PSK

Step 7a Enter the same Pre-Shared Key (passphrase) of your wireless network in the

Pre-Shared Key field and click Next.

Step 8 Select the Repeater from the list, verify the Repeater Name is AP311W, and

click Yes.

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