Levelone WRE-8011E User Manual

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LevelOne

User Manual

WRE-8011E

AC1200 Wireless Range Extender

Table of Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................ 5

2 Getting to know the device ................................... 7

Features .................................................................................. 5

Device Requirements ............................................................. 5

Using this Document .............................................................. 6

Notational conventions ................................................... 6

Typographical conventions ............................................ 6

Special messages .......................................................... 6

Getting Support ....................................................................... 6

Computer / System requirements .......................................... 7

Package Contents .................................................................. 7

LED meanings & activations .................................................. 7

Top Side .......................................................................... 7

Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side ........................... 8

3 Computer configurations under

different OS, to obtain IP address

automatically ......................................................... 9

For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP .................................... 9

For Windows Vista-32/64 ..................................................... 12

For Windows 7-32/64 ........................................................... 15

For Windows 8/8.1-32/64 ..................................................... 19

For Windows 10-32/64 ......................................................... 24

4 Connecting your device ...................................... 28

Connecting the Hardware .................................................... 28

WPS Pairing between WRE-8011E and

Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem ........................................... 29

5 Advanced Configuration ..................................... 30

Advanced Configuration ....................................................... 30

Repeater Mode (Extend your Wireless Network)

............................................................................................. 30

AP Mode (Extend your Wired Network to allow

wireless devices to connect your wired

network using Wi-Fi) .......................................................... 31

Wireless Connection ............................................................. 32

6 What the Internet/WAN access of your

own Network now is ............................................ 34

Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client ............................ 36

Internet/WAN access is the Static IP ................................... 37

Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client........................... 39

7 Getting Started with the Web pages .................. 40

Accessing the Web pages ................................................... 40

Testing your Setup ................................................................ 41

Default device settings ......................................................... 41

8 Quick Setup ......................................................... 43

Repeater Mode (Extend your Wireless Network)

............................................................................................. 44

AP Mode (Extend your Wired Network to allow

wireless devices to connect your wired

network using Wi-Fi) .......................................................... 45

9 LAN Interface ...................................................... 47

LAN Interface Setup ............................................................. 47

Changing the LAN IP address and subnet

mask .................................................................................... 49

DHCP Static IP Configuration .............................................. 52

10 Wireless Network - 5GHz ................................... 54

Wireless Basics ..................................................................... 54

Advanced Settings ................................................................ 57

Security .................................................................................. 59

WEP + Encryption Key ................................................. 61

WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication .............................. 62

WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-

Shared Key)............................................................... 63

WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) ................ 64

Wireless Access Control Mode ............................................ 66

Allow Listed ................................................................... 67

Deny Listed ................................................................... 68

WPS ....................................................................................... 69

11 Wireless Network – 2.4GHz ............................... 71

Wireless Basics ..................................................................... 71

Advanced Settings ................................................................ 74

Security .................................................................................. 76

WEP + Encryption Key ................................................. 78

WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication .............................. 80

WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-

Shared Key)............................................................... 81

WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) ................ 82

Wireless Access Control Mode ............................................ 84

Allow Listed ................................................................... 85

Deny Listed ................................................................... 85

WPS ....................................................................................... 87

12 Status .................................................................. 89

13 Statistics .............................................................. 90

14 Firmware Upgrade .............................................. 91

About firmware versions ....................................................... 91

Manually updating firmware ................................................. 91

15 Backup/Restore Settings .................................... 93

Save Settings to File ............................................................. 93

Load Settings from File......................................................... 94

Resetting to Defaults ............................................................ 95

16 Password............................................................. 97

A Configuring your Computers .............................. 98

Configuring Ethernet PCs .................................................... 98

Before you begin ........................................................... 98

Windows® XP PCs ...................................................... 98

Windows 2000 PCs ...................................................... 98

Windows Me PCs ....................................................... 100

Windows 95, 98 PCs .................................................. 100

Windows NT 4.0 workstations ................................... 101

Assigning static Internet information to

your PCs .................................................................. 102

B IP Addresses, Network Masks, and

Subnets ............................................................. 103

IP Addresses ....................................................................... 103

Structure of an IP address ......................................... 103

Network classes .......................................................... 103

Subnet masks ..................................................................... 104

C UPnP Control Point Software on

Windows ME/XP ............................................... 106

UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME ................ 106

UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP

with Firewall ...................................................................... 107

SSDP requirements .................................................... 107

D Troubleshooting ................................................ 110

Troubleshooting Suggestions ............................................ 110

Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ............................... 112

ping .............................................................................. 112

nslookup ...................................................................... 113

E LICENSE STATEMENT / GPL CODE

STATEMENT .................................................... 114

1 Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Portable Repeater. You will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.

This User Guide will show you how to connect your Portable Repeater, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.

Features

The list below contains the main features of the device and 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 information to get the most out of your device.

Features include:  10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet

connectivity to all computers on your LAN

 User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web

browser

The Portable Repeater has the internal Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity for both the Portable Repeater and a co-located PC or other Ethernet-based device.

Device Requirements

In order to use the Portable Repeater, you must have the following:

 One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via 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 Ethernet card

(10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC))

 TCP/IP protocol for each PC  For system configuration using the supplied

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 requirement – for optimum display quality, use Internet Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1

Note

You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead, you can connect up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.

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.

WARNING

Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to personal safety or system integrity.

Using this Document

Notational conventions

 Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text

and also in the glossary.

 For brevity, the Portable Repeater is referred to as “the device”.  The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected

computers at one site.

Typographical conventions

 Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-

down lists and the names of displayed web pages.

 Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted

by the program, and to emphasize important points.

Special messages

This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to specific instructions or explanations.

Getting Support

Supplied by: Helpdesk Number: Website:

2 Getting to know the device

Computer / System requirements

 Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows

XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Package Contents

1. WRE-8011E

2. Quick Installation Guide

3. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)

LED meanings & activations

Top Side

The Top Side contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of the unit.

Figure 1: Top Side and LEDs

Label

Color

Function

Wifi Signal

Green

On Wireless Signal Strength Off: No WLAN link

Wireless

Green

On: WLAN link established and active Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred

WPS

Green

Off: WPS link isn’t established and active Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred

Ethernet

Green

On: LAN link established and active Off: No LAN link

Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred

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 the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the router's WPS button.

RESET

Reset button. RESET the WRE-8011E to its default settings.

Press this button for at least 10 full seconds to RESET device to its default settings.

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.

3 Computer configurations under different OS,

to obtain IP address automatically

Before starting the WRE-8011E configuration, please kindly 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.

2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".

3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "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.

For Windows Vista-32/64

1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network status and tasks”.

2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.

3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".

4. The screen will display the information "User Account Control" and click "Continue" to continue.

5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

6. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to

continue.

For Windows 7-32/64

7. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and tasks”.

8. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.

9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.

10. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

11. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to

continue.

For Windows 8/8.1-32/64

1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click

on “Settings”.

2. Click on “Control Panel”.

3. Click on “View network status and tasks”.

4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter

settings” to continue.

5. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".

6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain

DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to

continue.

For Windows 10-32/64

1. Right click on Network icon , then click "Open Network and Sharing Center".

2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.

3. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".

4. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

5. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to

continue.

WARNING

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable), and the Portable Repeater.

4 Connecting your device

This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Portable Repeater to a computer or LAN and to the Internet.

In addition to configuring the device, you need to configure the Internet properties of your computer(s). For more details, see the following sections:

 Configuring Ethernet PCs This chapter assumes that you have already established a

DSL/Cable service with your Internet service provider (ISP). 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 connect the device to the wall phone port, the power outlet and your computer(s) or network.

The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your device may vary from the layout 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 WRE-8011E LAN Port.

Step 2. Connect the WRE-8011E to your wall-mounted power outlet

WPS Pairing between WRE-8011E and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem

This section describes how to do WPS Pairing between WRE8011E and Wireless xDSL/Cable.

The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions.

Step 1. Press WPS button on Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem. Step 2. Press WPS button on WRE-8011E for 3 seconds

and release WPS button. Now the WPS LED is blinking and the WRE-8011E is donig WPS Pairing with Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.

Make sure to press the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem's WPS button.

Step 3. Once the WRE-8011E finished doing WPS Pairing with Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem, the Wifi Signal Strength LED is ON. The status of Wifi signal strength LED varies depending on the Wifi signal strength between WRE-8011E and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.

Step 4. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength LED of WRE8011E is ON, the WRE-8011E is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

Step 5. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength is OFF, the WRE8011E isn’t connected and suitable for Internet Connections. Please repeat steps of WPS Pairing or follow next step to have it connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

5 Advanced Configuration

Advanced Configuration

1. From any of the LAN computers connected to , launch your web browser, type the following URL in the web address (or location) box, and press [Enter] on your keyboard:

http://repeater.nw

Repeater Mode (Extend your Wireless Network)

2. Check on “Select” ratio of SSID of the front AP and click on “Next>>” button.

3. Enter Wifi password of the front AP and then click on

“Connect” button.

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