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Renkforce AC1200 Operating Instructions

User Manual
AC1200 Gigabit Dual- Band Wi-Fi Repeater
Item No. EW-7476RPC
CONTENTS
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 1
I-2. System Requirements ............................................................................................................. 1
I-3. LED Status ................................................................................................................................. 2
I-4. Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 3
I-5. WPS Setup ................................................................................................................................ 4
I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling .................................................................................. 4
I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ........................................................................................... 5
I-8. Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 6
II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode ............................................................................................................. 11
II-2. Access Point Mode ................................................................................................................. 18
II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode ................................................................................................................. 22
III-1. Login ........................................................................................................................................ 28
III-2. Save Settings .......................................................................................................................... 30
III-3. Main Menu .............................................................................................................................. 31
III-3-1. Status ...................................................................................................................................... 31
III-3-2. Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 32
III-3-3. LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 33
III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ........................................................................................ 34
III-3-4-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................................ 34
III-3-4-1-1. Disable ..................................................................................................................................... 37
III-3-4-1-2. WEP ......................................................................................................................................... 38
III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key ............................................................................................................. 39
III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius ............................................................................................................................ 40
III-3-4-2. Guest ....................................................................................................................................... 41
III-3-4-3. WPS ......................................................................................................................................... 43
III-3-4-4. Access Control ........................................................................................................................ 44
III-3-4-5. Schedule ................................................................................................................................. 46
III-3-5. Advanced ................................................................................................................................ 48
III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless...................................................................................................................... 48
III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless......................................................................................................................... 50
III-3-6. Administration ........................................................................................................................ 52
III-3-6-1. Wireless ................................................................................................................................... 52
III-3-6-2. Time Zone ............................................................................................................................... 53
III-3-6-3. Password ................................................................................................................................. 54
III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................................... 55
III-3-6-5. Restart ..................................................................................................................................... 56
IV-1. Configuring your IP address ................................................................................................. 57
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .......................................... 58
IV-1-1-1. Windows 7 .............................................................................................................................. 58
IV-1-1-2. Windows 8.1 & 10 .................................................................................................................. 61
IV-1-1-3. Mac OS .................................................................................................................................... 64
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ................................................................ 66
IV-1-2-1. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................ 66
IV-1-2-2. Windows 8.1 & 10 ................................................................................................................ 70
IV-1-2-3. Mac ........................................................................................................................................ 73
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .............................................................................................. 75
IV-3. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 77
I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
- EW-7476RPC
- CD with multi-language QIG & user manual
- Quick installation guide (QIG)
- Access key card
- RJ45 cable
I-2. System Requirements
- Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network
- Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router
- Computer with 802.11/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software
configuration (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari latest version)
- Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.x and above
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I-3. LED Status
LED
Color
Status
Description
Signal
5GHz
Blue
On
Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80%
Slow
Flashing
Good location. Signal strength: 40 – 60% & 80 - 100%
Quick
Flashing
Poor location. Signal strength: Below 40%
Off
No signal detected.
Signal
2.4GHz
Blue
On
Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80%
Slow
Flashing
Good location. Signal strength: 40 – 60% & 80 - 100%
Quick
Flashing
Poor location. Signal strength: Below 40%
Off
No signal detected.
Cross
Band
Green
On
Cross band enabled.
Off
Cross band disabled.
Power
Green
On
Extender is on.
Flashing
Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up.
Off
Extender is off.
WPS
Green
On
WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection).
Flashing
WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device).
Off
No WPS in progress.
LAN
Green
On
LAN port connected.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.
All LEDs are disabled in green mode. The best signal strength is 60 – 80% since above 80% is likely too close to your router for the extender to be effective.
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I-4. Switch
Mode
Switch Position
Description
Normal
Top
100% Wi-Fi power
Green Mode
Middle
50% Wi-Fi power
Sleep Mode
Bottom
Wi-Fi & LEDs off
The EW-7476RPC includes a hardware switch on the underside of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and
sleep mode as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal (Tx).
If you are using the extender in a small or medium sized space, you may not need the full power of the wireless radio. Try it, and determine if you still have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode. If so, you can save some energy.
Tx power can also be adjusted using the web-based U.I. (Administration Wireless). Set the switch to “Normal” before adjusting the Tx value in the web-based U.I.
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I-5. WPS Setup
If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup your wireless extender.
1. Press the WPS button on your wireless
router/access point to activate its WPS.
Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you need to hold down its WPS button.
2. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS
button on the wireless extender for two seconds. The extender’s green WPS LED should flash to indicate that WPS is in progress.
3. The devices will establish a connection. The extender’s green WPS LED should display
on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection.
I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling
When a wireless schedule is in operation so that 2.4GHz is active and 5GHz is off, the WPS button’s primary function is to activate the 5GHz network.
Press the WPS button once to activate/wake the 5GHz network.
Following this, the WPS button functions normally as described above in WPS Setup.
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I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings
If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10
seconds and release when the green power LED is
flashing.
2. Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is
ready for setup when the green power LED displays on.
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I-8. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the EW-7476RPC.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The device may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.
8. The device is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the EW-7476RPC then unplug the device immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.
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II. Installation
Wi-Fi Extender
The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal. Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router/access point and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point.
Wi-Fi Bridge (Wi-Fi Adapter)
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for that device. Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired network device.
Wi-Fi Access Point
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for your network devices. Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
The EW-7476RPC has three different operating modes:
1. Plug the EW-7476RPC into a power socket.
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2. The green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready
when the green power LED displays on.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID renkforceEXT_2.4G_** or renkforceEXT_5G_
**. The last two ** characters are unique according to your device.
If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen
shown below, enter the URL
setup process.
http://renkforce.setup
and click “Get Started” to begin the
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If you cannot access http://renkforce.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to Appendix.
5. To use a different operating mode, click “Change to a Different Mode”. Or select “Yes,
I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi extender.
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6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. You can
configure the product for 2.4 GHz and/or 5GHz Wi-Fi. Refer to the appropriate chapter for each mode below if you need more help.
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For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface at http://renkforce.setup
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II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode
1. Please ensure your EW-7476RPC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless
router. Click “Next” to continue.
2. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless frequency or
both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
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3. Select whether to enable Cross Band technology. This can help to maintain your
router’s maximum speed capacity as the Wi-Fi signal is extended.
4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for the specified
frequency and click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
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To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next
page, as shown below.
5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key”
field and click “Next” to continue.
Device SSID will be the SSID of your extender’s Wi-Fi. If using cross-band technology this will be 5GHz Wi-Fi for your router’s 2.4GHz signal and vice versa.
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6. Wait a moment while the EW-7476RPC tests the wireless connection and hit next.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for
your EW-7476RPC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended
setting for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
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8. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in step 2, then
repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 5GHz wireless frequency.
9. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all
of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network.
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If you wish to backup the EW-7476RPC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
10. Please wait a moment until the EW-7476RPC is ready.
11. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You
can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
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12. The EW-7476RPC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi
network if you require more guidance.
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II-2. Access Point Mode
1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Connect the network port of your EW-7476RPC to the LAN port of your existing
router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
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3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless frequency or both.
If you are not sure, select both.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for
your EW-7476RPC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended
setting for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address.
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5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click
“Next” to continue.
6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of
the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait a moment until the EW-7476RPC is ready.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now
connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the
browser window.
9. The EW-7476RPC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi
network if you require more guidance.
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II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your EW-7476RPC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless
router. Click “Next” to continue.
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3. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
In wireless bridge mode, the EW-7476RPC can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and click “Next”
to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
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To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next
page, as shown below.
5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key”
field and click “Next” to continue.
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