Shen Zhen MTC RE3001 Users Manual
RE3001, RE3002
300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
User Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not open this product or attempt to service it; it may expose you to dangerous high voltage or
other risks.
2. Do not operate this product near water.
3. Do not place or operate this product near a radiator or a heat register.
4. Do not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
5. Do not connect this product or disconnect it from a wall socket during a lightning or a
thunderstorm.
6. Do not block the ventilation slots of this product, for insufficient airflow may harm it.
7. Do not put anything on this product.
8. Plug this product directly into a wall socket (100-240V~, 50/60Hz). Do not use an extension cord
between this product and the AC power source.
9. When plugging this product into a wall socket, make sure that the electrical socket is not
damaged, and that there is no gas leakage.
10. Place the connecting cables properly so that people won’t stumble or walk on it.
11. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.
12. Unplug this product from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the
following conditions:
1) If liquid has been spilled on the product.
2) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
13. Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
14. The specification of the fuse is for RE3002 to avoid damage, please do not change the fuse.
15. The Operating temperature is 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉). The Storage temperature is -40℃~70℃
(-40℉~158℉).
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ICON
Description
Note
This format is used to highlight information of
importance or special interest. Ignoring this type
of note may result in ineffective configurations,
loss of data or damage to device.
Tip
This format is used to highlight a procedure that
will save time or resources.
Knowledge Expansion
Description of fields on the device GUI.
Preface
Thank you for choosing MTC! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide
instructs you to install and configure your device. This user guide applies to RE3001\RE3002, the
RE3001 is used as an example throughout this user guide. This user guide uses the following
formats to highlight special messages:
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 2
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Product Feature ................................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Appearance ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 The products front panel ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2 The product rear panel ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2 system requirement .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Connection Instruction ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Getting Prepared .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Installment environment ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 3 Configuring the Device Manually ................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Log in the Wi-Fi Range Extender ..................................................................................................... 17
3.2 System Status .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.1 Network Status ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 System status ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.3 LAN Status ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.2.4 Wireless Status ..................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................. 30
3.4.1 LAN Settings.......................................................................................................................... 30
3.4.2 DHCP Server ......................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.3 DHCP List & Binding .............................................................................................................. 34
3.5 WLAN Settings ................................................................................................................................. 35
3.5.1 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................ 35
3.5.2 Security Settings ................................................................................................................... 37
3.5.3 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................ 40
3.5.4 Access Control ...................................................................................................................... 41
3.5.5 Connection Status ................................................................................................................ 43
3.6 System Tools .................................................................................................................................... 43
3.6.1 Time Settings ........................................................................................................................ 43
3.6.2 Backup/Restore .................................................................................................................... 45
3.6.3 Restore to Factory ................................................................................................................ 45
3.6.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 47
3.6.5 Reboot .................................................................................................................................. 48
3.6.6 Change Password .................................................................................................................. 48
3.6.7 System Log ............................................................................................................................ 49
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
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1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings .............................................................................................................. 50
Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................... 56
2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 58
3 Factory default settings ...................................................................................................................... 59
4 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC ........................................................................................... 60
Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................... 61
5 Safety and Emission Statement .......................................................................................................... 63
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The Wi-Fi Range Extender is dedicated to Small Office Home Office (SOHO) wireless network
solutions. It will extend your existing wireless network and mobility within your wireless network
while also allowing you to connect a wired device to a wireless environment. Increased mobility
and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network.
With using IEEE 802.11N wireless technology, this device can transmit wireless data at the rate of
up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) with multiple protection, including Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK,
WPA-PSK)，the Wi-Fi Range Extender delivers complete data privacy. It is also compatible with all
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g specification.
It supports an easy wireless connection to the up level router (equipped with WPS/QSS button) by
pressing the RET/RE button on the side panel. It also supports an easy web-based setup for
installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Wi-Fi Range Extender,
you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the Wi-Fi Range Extender,
please look through this Guide to get the full information of the Wi-Fi Range Extender.
1.2 Product Feature
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n.
Provides multiple encryption security Types including WPA-PSKWPA2-PSK.
Supports Built-in DHCP server.
Supports Firmware Upgrade.
Supports Web-based Management.
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Indicate
Status
Indication
SYS
On
The Wi-Fi Range Extender is on.
OFF
The Wi-Fi Range Extender is off.
RE
Fast Flashing
WPS connection in progress. It may take up to 2
minutes.
Slow flashing
The Wi-Fi Range Extender has established a secure
connection, and the signal strength is adequate.
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism
2.1 Appearance
2.1.1 The products front panel
The LED indicator displays information about the Wi-Fi Range Extender’s status.
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OFF
No active connection.
WIFI
Flashing
WiFi Function is On
OFF
WiFi Function is OFF (you can setting the WIFI
function ON/OFF in the BASIC settings)
LAN
On
A device is connected to the ETHERNET port.
OFF
No device is connected to the ETHERNET port.
RE/RST:
Under the electricity situation, press and hold the button (about 6 seconds) until all the
LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button and wait the Wi-Fi Range Extender to
reboot to its factory default setting. You can enter the Wi-Fi Range Extender use the
default password(password: admin).
Under the Universal Repeater mode, press the RE/RST button on the Wi-Fi Range
Extender upper panel with the up level router’s WPS/QSS button at the same time about
1-3s, the Wi-Fi Range Extender will automatically connect with the up level router.
2.1.2 The product rear panel
Button and Interface description
LAN Port: LAN jack (RJ45), used to connect LAN in hub, switch or installed network card
computer.
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Item
Description
Range Extender
Find it in your package
PC
Should have installed IE8 or higher browser
Gather ISP
Information
AP mode:
1.Internet connection information provided by the up level router
2. Ethernet Cable: This can be found in the product package. You will need it
to connect your PC to this device
Universal Repeater mode:
1. Up level router's SSID, MAC address, security mode, cipher type and
security key
2. Internet connection information provided by the up level router
3. Ethernet Cable: This can be found in the product package. You will need it
to connect your PC to this device
2.2 system requirement
Every PC Ethernet connection device (wired internet card or wireless internet card and
Ethernet cable).
TCP/IP network software (compatible with Window XP/Window 7/Window 8).
Internet Explorer 8 or higher versions or Firefox.
2.3 Connection Instruction
2.3.1 Getting Prepared
Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following things:
2.3.2 Installment environment
To ensure the optimum performance of the ranger extender and significantly improve the
transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following
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connection rules:
1. Plug the ranger extender directly into a wall socket but not the multiple sockets.
2. To take full advantage of the filter function of the Repeater and to improve data transmission in
the network, always plug the multiple sockets into the integrated electrical socket of the
Repeater.
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Note
Environmental factor will have influence on the distance of wireless transmission.
Please connect the device correctly based on the picture as shown above. Do not place the
left and right side radiating grooves of the device facedown, in order to avoid damage to the
device.
2.3.3 Hardware Connection
Note
Before connecting, please make sure that you can surf the internet in your computer to use
the reticle provided by ISP.
Before you begin, please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the
equipment. The operating range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on
the physical position of the wireless devices. The environment Factors such as metal appliances
or obstructions, and walls can weaken the wireless signal. Typical ranges vary based on the types
of materials and ambient RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.
In order to optimize the performance of the Wi-Fi Range Extender, please follow the
instructions below to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it is always within the wireless
coverage of the wireless router).
1) Half-way Between - Generally, the ideal location for the Wi-Fi Range Extender is half-way
between the up level router and wireless client. If the wireless signal is not satisfactory,
you may place the Wi-Fi Range Extender somewhat nearer to the up level router. The
hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
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2) No Obstacles and Spacious - Clear obstacles in the way between the Wi-Fi Range
Extender and the up level router. It’s better to locate it in a spacious place, such as near the
corridors.
3) No Interference - Keep the Wi-Fi Range Extender far away from wireless interference,
which may come from electrical appliances that works in the same frequency band as the Wi-Fi
Range Extender, such as Blue tooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.
Note
We recommend that you connect to the Wi-Fi Range Extender when your home network
connection is poor, or when you want a larger wireless coverage to eliminate ―dead zones‖. As
in compliance with the wireless transmission protocol, all the Wi-Fi Range Extender devices
are set to work in half-duplex instead of full-duplex mode. In other words, the Wi-Fi Range
Extender has to process one-way communication between your up level router or AP and to
the terminal clients; so the transmission time will be double-increased, while the speed will be
decreased.
Please use the matched power adapter otherwise it will damage the device.
2.4 Configure local PC TCP/IP Settings
Before you log in to the device, please make sure your computer set to ―Obtain an IP address
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automatically‖ and ―Obtain DNS server address automatically‖ from the device.
① Click Start -> Control Panel.
② Click Network and Internet.
③ Click Network and Sharing Center.
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④ Click Change adapter settings.
⑤ Click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
⑥ Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
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⑦ Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK
⑧ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings
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Note
If you need to configure the IP address manually, please set the PC’s IP address and Wi-Fi
Range Extender IP address in the same subnet, because the Wi-Fi Range Extender’s default
IP is 192.168.1.1, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, so your IP should set 192.168.1.XXX;
XXX cannot be 1.
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Device Manually
3.1 Log in the Wi-Fi Range Extender
1. To access the device’s Web-based Utility, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or
Firefox.
2. Enter ―http://192.168.1.1‖. Press ―Enter‖. (You can login to the device’s page through the
following two domains: ―mtc.setup.cn‖ or ―re300x.setup.cn‖)
Tips
RE3001 as a bridge device, avoid abnormal of IP conflict in the same LAN, after this device
connected with up level router, it will adjust itself as follows:
1) If this device’s LAN IP and the up level router’s LAN IP at the same network segment, this
device will change its LAN IP automatically. For example: the up level router’s LAN IP is:
192.168.1.1, this device’s LAN IP will become 192.168.10.1.
2) If they are not in the same network segment, this device’s LAN IP will unchanged.
After this device connected with up level router, this device will get an IP from up level through
DHCP but this IP is unknown to the user (now this device has two IP addresses, 192.168.10.1
and the up level router assigned. both of them can login the web page.).
Because of the unknown IP address, you can login the web page through two measures as
below:
1) Launch a web browser inter ―mtc.setup.cn‖.
2) Launch a web browser inter ―re300x.setup.cn‖.
3. The system will automatically display the login page, please enter the correct password. Click
the ―Sign in‖ button or press ―Enter‖ key.
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Tips
Default Password is ―admin‖
The default language is French. You can change the language between English and French.
Web page layout
Web page have：Primary & Secondary navigation bar、Configuration zone、Help information zone
four parts，as shown below.
Note
Device does not support web page, function display will appear abnormal, please refer to the
actual situation of equipment software.
Different browsers and the same browsers but different version the web page may different in
display.
Web page displayed as gray features or parameters, display device does not support or
immutable under the current configuration.
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No
Name
Description
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Primary
User can easily Select functions in the navigation bar
menu, Select the results displayed in the configuration
section
2
Secondary
3
Configuration zone
Configure and view area.
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Help information
The help information of current page
Note
Change the resolution of the screen the ―help information‖ may become ― ? ‖ as above shown, if
you want to refer the ―Help information‖ please click the symbol.
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Common elements
Description
Goto the configure page directly
Enter the next configure page
Scan the information automatically
Close the scan function
Back to previous page
Open Scan
Close Scan
Goto Configure
NEXT
Back
Note
Change the resolution of the screen or login by small screen terminal, the ―navigation bar menu‖
may become ― ‖ as above shown, if you want to refer the ―navigation bar menu‖ please click
the symbol.
Commonly used web page elements description
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