WiFi
Repeater
User Manual
KARPRWL11NA
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Input:100-240V 50/60Hz 0.3A
Manufacturer:Winstars Technology Limited
Introduction:
The WiFi Repeater is a combined wired/wireless network connection device
designed specifically for small business, office, and home office networking
requirements. It allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple access
points without the need for a wired backbone to link them. It also works well with
other 11b/g and 11n protocol wireless products.
Power Indicator
Wireless Indicator
WPS Indicator(Optional)
LAN Indicator
WPS Button(Optional)
NOTE: reset
If you need to the Wi-Fi Repeater, you need press and hold the reset
button inside the tiny hole for seconds.
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RJ45 Port
Reset
Reset
Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if
there’s anything missing in the package, and contact
your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
· 1 x Wireless-N Repeater
· 1 x RJ-45 Networking Cable
· 1 x Quick installation Guide
Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown below), please do the following:
Wireless Repeater Mode
You will need WiFi
AP/Router Internet access
Wireless AP Mode
You will need broadband
Router Internet access
Connect the WiFi-Repeater
to your Router/Switch with
RJ-45 Cable
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How to configure the Wi-Fi Repeater
You can configure the Wi-Fi Repeater by connecting it with your computer/laptop with
enclosed RJ45 cable or wirelessly.
A. Configure the Wi-Fi Repeater wirelessly.
A1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket.
A2. Click on the network icon ( or ) on
the right bottom of your desktop. You will find
the signal from the Wi-Fi Repeater. Click on
‘Connect’ and wait for a few seconds.
A3. Open web browser and type
http://192.168.10.1 in the browser's address
box. This number is the default IP address for
this device.
Note: Please check whether the WiFi-Repeater accord with factory default settings
once you can’t download http://192.168.10.1. If you are still not sure what reasons,
you can reset the WiFi-Repeater, just need to press the button for seconds,
then try again.
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A4. The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” then
click “OK” to login. The default User name is “admin” and Password is “admin”.
A5. After logging in, you will see the web page below: Click on ‘Repeater’ to continue.
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展开尺寸:360 x 240 mm
成品尺寸:120 x 90 mm
A6. Select your SSID to continue.Wireless
When you see below, please do not change any setting but only insert the key
A7.
of your network.
Click on ‘Apply’ button, The Repeater will restart.
Wait for a few seconds your Wi-Fi Repeater is ready for use.
* The default wireless SSID and Security key of Wi-Fi Repeater is same as your
AP/router.
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B. Configure the Wi-Fi Repeater with RJ45 Cable.
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket. Connect your computer / laptop with the
Wi-Fi Repeater with enclosed RJ45 Cable.
2. Follow process A3 to A7 to configure your Wi-Fi Repeater.
C. Configure the Wireless AP Mode.
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater into a wall socket.
2. Follow process A3 to A4.
3. Click on ‘AP’ to continue.
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4. The following message will be displayed on your web browser:
SSID
Channel
Security type
Security key the "Password" of your wireless network.
Click on ‘Apply’ button, The Repeater will restart.
Wait a few seconds your Wi-Fi Repeater is ready for use.
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the "SSID" of your wireless network.
Auto (recommend)
Setup the wireless security and encryption to prevent from
unauthorized access and monitoring.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2 encryption
methods.
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How to connect your computer/laptop with the
Wi-Fi Repeater
Adding a Wireless computers to the WiFi-Repeater
1. Log on to the computer.
2. Open Connect to a Network by right-clicking
the network icon ( or ) in the otification
area.
3. Choose the wireless network from the list
that appears, and then click Connect.
4. Type the network security key or passphrase
if you are asked to do so, and then click OK.
You'll see a confirmation message when you
are connected to the network.
5. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In
the search box, type network, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click
View network computers and devices. You should see icons for the computer
you added and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
Note : If you don't see icons in the Network folder, then network discovery and
file sharing might be turned off.
Adding a Wireless computers to the WiFi-Repeater with WPS Button
1. Log on to the computer.
2. Press the WPS button of the WiFi Repeater directly for 2 - 3 seconds.
3. Press the WPS button of the Wireless Adapter directly for 2 - 3 seconds. Click
Finish to complete the WPS configuration. (Please check your Wireless adapter
Manual with WPS configuration)
4. You should see icons for the computer you added and for the other
computers and devices that are part of the network.
Adding a wired (Ethernet) computer to the WiFi-Repeater
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket. Connect your computer / laptop with the
Wi-Fi Repeater with enclosed RJ45 Cable.
2. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In
the search box, type network, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click
View network computers and devices. You should see icons for the computer
you added and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
For more information:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
How to configure your computer/laptop with the
Network IP Address
1. Log on to the computer.
2. Click the “Start” button (it should be
located at the lower-left corner of your
screen), then click “Control Panel”. Click
“View Network Status and Tasks”, and
then click “Manage Network
Connections”. Right-click “Local Area
Network”, then select “Properties”. When
the “Local Area Connection Properties”
window appears, select “Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click
“Properties”.
3. Setting IP address manually: Type IP
address is 192.168.10.x (x is from 2 to
254), and Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Type the Router’s LAN IP address (the
default IP is 192.168.10.1) into the Default
gateway field.
Configuring via Web Browser
Wireless Base Configuration – AP Mode
In AP mode and click “Wireless -> Basic Settings” located at the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
You could configure the minimum number of Wireless settings for communication,
such as Network Name (SSID) and Channel. The Access Point can be set simply
with only the minimum setting items.
Wireless Enable
SSID
Channel
Security type
Security key the "Password" of your wireless network.
Click ‘Apply‘ button, The WiFi Repeater will restart.
Wireless On/Off
the "SSID" of your wireless network.
Auto (recommend)
Setup the wireless security and encryption to
prevent from unauthorized access and monitoring.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2,
WPA/WPA2 encryption methods.
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Wireless Base Configuration – Repeater Mode
In Repeater mode and click “Wireless-> Basic Settings” located at the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
Wireless Enable
Delete
Repeater ssid
Security type
Click ‘Apply’button, The WiFi Repeater will restart.
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Wireless On/Off
Remove the repeater connection profile
the “SSID” of your repeater wireless network.
Setup the repeater ssid security type.
the "Password" of your repeater wireless network.Security key
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Change Management password
Default password of Wireless Router is “admin”, and it’s displayed on the login
prompt when accessed from web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change
the default password, since everyone can see it. This is very important when you
have wireless function enabled.
To change password, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Management -> Password‘ menu on the web management interface,
the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
If you want to keep original password unchanged, click ‘Cancel’.
Click ‘Apply’ button, The WiFi Repeater will log off.
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Firmware Upgrade
The system software used by this router is called as ‘firmware’, just like any
applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one,
your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also use this firmware
upgrade function to add new functions to your router, even fix the bugs of this router.
Please click ‘Management-> Upgrade Firmware’ located at the web management
interface, and then the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
Click ‘Browse…’ or ‘Choose File’ button first; you’ll be prompted to provide the
filename of firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our
website, and use it to upgrade your router.
After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Upload‘ button, and the router will start
firmware upgrade procedure automatically.
The procedure may take several minutes, please be patient.
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically
disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware you uploaded is corrupt, the
firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to return this router to the dealer of
purchase to ask for help. (Warranty voids if you interrupted the upgrade procedure).
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Factory Default and Settings Backup , Restore
You can backup all Setting of this router to a file, so you can make several copied of
router configuration for security reason.
To backup or restore
router setting, please
follow the following
instructions:
Please click
‘Save/Reload setting’
located at the web
management interface,
then the following
message will be
displayed on your web
browser:
Save Settings
Load Settings
Reset Settings
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
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Press ‘Save…’ button, you can please save it as another
filename for different versions, and keep it in a safe place.
Press ‘Browse…’ to pick a previously-saved configuration
file from your computer, and then click ‘Upload…’. After the
configuration is uploaded, the router’s configuration will be
replaced by the file you just uploaded.
Click this ‘Load default’ button to remove all settings
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