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WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender
V100R001
User Guide
202577_02
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Contents
1 Product Overview ......................................................... |
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Supported Features.................................................................. |
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Ports and Buttons .................................................................... |
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Indicators ................................................................................ |
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2 Hardware Installation.................................................. |
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2.1 Application Modes .................................................................. |
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2.1.1 Wi-Fi Router Mode......................................................... |
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2.1.2 Wi-Fi Repeater Mode ..................................................... |
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2.1.3 Wi-Fi Client Mode.......................................................... |
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Powering On ........................................................................... |
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Setting the Computer IP Address ............................................ |
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3 Wireless Connection Setup......................................... |
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Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection .......................... |
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Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button ..... |
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4 Configuring Wi-Fi Router Mode ............................... |
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Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... |
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4.2 Wireless Connection Setup ..................................................... |
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4.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button |
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5 Configuring Wi-Fi Repeater Mode............................ |
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Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... |
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5.2 Wireless Connection Setup ..................................................... |
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5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button |
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5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable |
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6 Configuring Wi-Fi Client Mode ................................ |
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Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... |
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Setting Up a Connection with a Computer.............................. |
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7 Network Security.......................................................... |
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7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name ........................................................ |
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7.2 Changing your WLAN Name and password........................... |
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Using High Secure Encryption................................................ |
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7.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN .7-4 |
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Controlling Computer Internet Access.................................... |
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Configuring the Firewall......................................................... |
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Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites ...................................... |
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Changing WLAN Repeater Mode Settings........................... |
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8 Maintenance Guide...................................................... |
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Changing the Web Management Password ............................. |
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8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management |
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Restoring Default Settings ...................................................... |
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9 Reference Operations................................................... |
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Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows ....................... |
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Checking the Computer MAC Address................................... |
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10 FAQs........................................................................... |
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1 Product Overview
1.1 Supported Features
The WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS323 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a Wi-Fi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter.
This chapter describes the features supported by the WS323:
Wireless functions
Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding
Channels: channel 1 to 13 or automatic channel selection Frequency bands: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or automatic selection
Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11b/g, or 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi security: encryption using advanced encryption standard (AES), temporary key integrity protocol (TKIP), and 64/128-bit wired equivalent privacy (WEP), certification using Wi-Fi protected access-pre-shared key (WPA-PSK), WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK, and wireless MAC address filtering
WPS
Working modes: Wi-Fi router, Wi-Fi repeater, and Wi-Fi client
Automatic signal detection and signal strength display in Wi-Fi client and Wi-Fi repeater modes
FCC support band 1 and band 4 for 5G CE support band 1/2/3/4 for 5G
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Easy Configuration and Management
The WS323 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your personal data. Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web management page
Remote device management using the TR069
Switch between Wi-Fi router, Wi-Fi repeater, and Wi-Fi client modes on the web management page
1.2 Ports and Buttons
Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference.
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Table 1-1 WS323 ports and buttons |
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Power plug |
Can be plugged into a power socket. |
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WPS button |
Quickly sets up a wireless connection or changes WS323's |
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Reset button |
After the WS323 is powered on, press and hold the Reset button |
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for 6s or more to restore the WS323 to its factory settings. |
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Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your |
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user-defined data. |
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Status |
Shows the WS323 working status. For details, see section 1.2.2 |
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Signal |
Shows the network signal strength. For details, see section 1.2.2 |
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ETH port |
Connects the WS323 to a network device. |
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Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration |
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WPS |
Press and hold the WPS button more than 1 second and less than |
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3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 |
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status indicator turns from blinking to steady on, |
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the connection is set up. |
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indicator start blinking at the same time to switch |
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indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is |
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switched to the 2.4 GHz band. |
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indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is |
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mode. |
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indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Client |
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mode. |
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indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater |
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WPS is a computing standard that attempts to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to a WLAN without entering the user name and password.
1.3 Indicators
Table 1- Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings.
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Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings |
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Off |
The WS323 is powered off or faulty. |
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Blinking |
Blinking red: The WS323 is powering on. |
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Blinking blue: the WS323 is connecting to the |
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network in 2.4GHz mode. |
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Blinking green: the WS323 is connecting to the |
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network in 5GHz mode. |
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Steady red: The WS323 is working properly but is not |
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Steady blue: the WS323 is connected to the network |
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in 2.4GHz mode. |
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Steady green: the WS323 is connected to the network |
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in 5GHz mode. |
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The WS323 is not connected to a network. |
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The WS323 is connecting to a network or changing its |
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The WS323 is connected to a network. The lightened |
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indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. |
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Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while |
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one bar means the network signals are weak. |
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The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in Wi-Fi repeater and Wi-Fi client modes.
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2.1 Application Modes
2.1.1 Wi-Fi Router Mode
When working in Wi-Fi router mode, the WS323 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet port and works as a Wi-Fi access point in a home, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up a wireless connection, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and the wireless client.
Best used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures.
2.1.2 Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
When working in Wi-Fi repeater mode, the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. This mode is used to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: villas, duplex house, and other large venues.
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2.1.3 Wi-Fi Client Mode
When working in Wi-Fi client mode, the WS323 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB) or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with access to a wireless access point. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV.
2.2 Powering On
Insert WS323's power plug into a power socket. The WS323 is then powered on.
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2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address
Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with a wireless network adapter.
On Windows 7
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.
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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK.
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On Windows XP
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.
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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK.
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3 Wireless Connection Setup
3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless
Connection
The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to describe how to set up a wireless connection.
You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. For details, see the network adapter’s user guide.
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label.
On Windows 7
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect.
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Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect. Click Connect.
Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK.
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Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323.
On Windows XP
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu..
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