Merlin Xtend User Manual

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Xtend

Default Parameters
Default IP: 192.168.10.1

2.4G SSID: Wireless-N
5G/AC SSID: Wireless-AC
Wireless Ley: no

LED indicators

POWER

WifFi/WPS

LAN
& LAN/WAN

ON: The Device is power on

OFF: The Device is not receiving electrical power.

ON: The Ethernet port is connected.
OFF: The ethernet port is disconnected.
Flashing: Transferring data to/from a network device

Flashing: WPS connection is established or WPS signal

of another device expected

Available Modes:

Wireless AP mode:

In this mode the X-Tend acts as a Wi-Fi extender. It is connected
to the existing network via a LAN cable and creates a Wireless
access point.

Wireless Repeater mode:

In this mode the X-Tend acts as a Wi-Fi repeater. It will connect to
the existing network through Wi-Fi and extend the signal using
the same SSID.

Router Mode:

In this mode the X-tend will act as a router. In cases where only a
DSL/cable modem is available the X-Tend can act as a router. It
should be connected via LAN cable from the DSL modem and
will create a Wi-Fi network.

Introduc�on:

Thank you for purchasing this Merlin Product. Please read the
instruction manual carefully before using the product.

The documentation provided will allow you to fully enjoy all
the features this unit has to oer.

Please save this manual for future reference.

Instruc�ons:

The Xtend is designed to extend the Wi-Fi in your home or
small oce when a router does not have enough range.

1. Power LED

2. LAN LED

3. WAN/LAD LED

4. WiFi/WPS LED

5. Power On/O
( for Product B )

6. WPS Button

7. Mode Selector

8. Reset Button: 3 seconds

9. LAN Port

10. WAN/LAN Port

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3) Open a web browser and connect to the following
address, “http://192.168.0.1” or “http://ag.setup”. This is the
default address for the X-Tend. If you are unable to
connect to the X-Tend it might not in the default settings
please try and reset the X-Tend and try again. To Reset the
X-Tend, press the reset button for 10 seconds.

4) A login screen will appear enter the username and
password here. The default username is “admin” and
default password is “admin”.

5) After logging in you will see a screen such as the one
shown below. Click on the “Repeater wizard” button.

6) A list of all the WiFi network the X-Tend can see will
appear. Select the one you want to connect to.

7) A new window will show up that will ask the passkey for
that network. Please enter the passkey and select “Apply”.
After applying the X-Tend will reboot and be available for
access via the router’s SSID and Passkey

C) Setting up the X-Tend using a LAN cable.

1) Connect a CAT5/6 cable between the X-Tend and a
computer. Plug the X-Tend into a wall socket

2) Please follow step 3 to 7 of the above conguration to
setup in this mode.

Configuring in Wi-Fi Repeater mode:

A) Using WPS button:
Check that your router has a WPS button, usually at the
back of the router. If it does please proceed with the
following steps. If not please use the next method to
congure the X-Tend.

1) Set the selector switch to AP/Repeater mode.

2) Plug the X-Tend into a Wall Socket.

3) Press the WPS button on the X-Tend for 6 seconds. The
Wi-Fi/WPS LED will ash for 2 minutes

4) With the 2 minutes press the WPS button on your router
for 2 seconds. (The WPS settings dier from router to
router, please refer to your models user manual if it has
special conguration requirements)

The X-Tend then connects with the Wi-Fi router
automatically and copies over the settings. The SSID and
passkey remains the same as that of the wireless router.

B) Setting up the X-Tend wirelessly.

For this conguration, you will need a computer.

1) Set the selector switch to AP/Repeater mode and plug the
X-Tend into a wall socket.

2) Go to your computers wireless connections screen. In
there you should see an access point called “Wireless AC”
or “Wireless N”. Select it and click connect. Wait for a few
moments.