SmartRG WE65 User Manual

Extending the access range for your router is easy.If your router does not support WPS (most do not), or the WPS method fails, follow the instructions in the "WITHOUT WPS" section. If your router supports WPS, follow the instructions in the "WITH WPS" section.

Note: If you want the WE65ac extender to broadcast on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels, slide the button on the bottom of the extender to 5 before proceeding with setup.

WITHOUT WPS

1. Connect the extender to your PC using an Ethernet cable.

2. Plug the WE65ac extender into a power outlet near your PC. The lights on the extender flash and it boots up (about 25 seconds). When the extender is ready, a browser window opens.

3. Enter the password for the extender and click Login. The Connection Wizard page appears.

4. Click Start at the bottom of the page. The Step 1 of 2 page appears.

5. Select a network from the list of available networks.

6. Click Next. The Step 2 of 2 page appears.

Enter the Wireless Key for the network you selected and then click Finish.

The extender searches for your wireless network. The lights scroll from TOO FAR to OK to TOO CLOSE and back again. When the extender has found your router, a success message appears in the browser window.

Note: If the range lights flash longer than 1 minute, make sure your router is switched on and move your extender closer to it.

8. Click OK. The Connection Wizard summary page appears. Take note of the SSID for the connected wireless network to make it easier to find later.

9. Close the browser window.

10. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the extender and your PC, and then unplug the extender.

11. Plug the extender into a power outlet halfway between your router and the area where you wish to extend WiFi coverage. The Power light glows white.

12. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the bottom of the extender for 1 second and release.

The extender searches for your network. The lights scroll from TOO

FAR to TOO CLOSE and back again. When one of the lights glows

steadily, the extender has found your network.

If the extender is too far from your router, the TOO FAR light glows

red. Plug the extender to an outlet closer to the router.

If the extender is too close, the TOO CLOSE light glows red. Plug the extender into an outlet further from the router.

When the OK light glows white, you’ve found a suitable location with a good signal.

Note: It is normal for the range lights to change occasionally. Wireless reception can vary according to the number of wireless devices in use at the same time, type of structure, etc.

Warning: Do not press the Reset button unless you want to clear

the current settings. The Reset button is in a small circular hole on the rear panel. If you want to restore the default settings, press the

Reset button gently for 1 second with a fine wire (such as a paper

clip) inserted into the hole and then release. The system reboots and returns to the factory defaults.

CONNECTING DEVICES

Now that setup is complete, you'll want to connect your WiFi client devices (Smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) to the new, extended network. Look for a network name with “ext” at the end.

For example, if your existing WiFi network is named "Rogers12345", the extended WiFi network name would be:

l Rogers12345ext (on the 2.4GHz band), or

l Rogers12345-5Gext (on the 5GHZ band)

WITH WPS

1. Press the WPS button on your router and then gently press the WPS button on the extender.

2. Alternatively, you can activate WPS connection as follows:

a. Press the WPS button on your router

b. Follow steps 1-3 in the "WITH WPS"

c. Click the Advanced tab and then, in the left

navigation menu, click WPS Settings.

d. Click the WPS button. A progress popup appears.

When the connection is made, the progress popup closes.

OTHER OPTIONS

Three additional operation modes are supported:

l Repeater

l Standalone Access Point

l WiFi Client.

For detailed information, refer to the WE65ac User Manual.

RECORD WE65AC SETTINGS

SSID:

WIFI KEY:

PASSWORD:

Safety Note

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment a nd shall be easily accessible.

le socle de pr ise de courant doit ê tre installé à proximité du matériel et doit être aisément accessible.

FCC Statement

This e quipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device,

pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interf erence in a residentia l installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed a nd used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause har mful interference to radio communications. H owever, there is no guarantee that

interf erence will not occur in a particular installation. If this e quipment does cause har mful

interf erence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

l Reorient or r elocate the receiving antenna.

l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to w hich the receiv er is

connected.

l Consult the dealer or an experienced r adio/TV technician for help.

must be provide with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation

statement.

This device complies w ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause har mful interference, and (2) this dev ice must accept any

interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada Statement

This device complies w ith Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera tion is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter fer ence, and ( 2) this device must

accept any inter fer ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts

de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'apparei l ne doit pas

produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique

subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

If you require further instructions, please contact the Service Provider from whom this product was purchased.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies w ith FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment

and it a lso complies w ith Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and opera ted

in accordance w ith provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be

installed to pr ovide a separation distance of a t least 20 cm fr om all persons and must not be co-

located or operating in conjunction with any other ante nna or tr ansmitter. End-users and installers

The device meets the exemption f rom the r outine evaluation limits i n section 2.5 of RSS 102 and

compliance w ith RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain C anadian information on RF exposure and

compliance.

Le dispositif r encontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et

la conformité à l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur

l'exposition et la conformité de r f.

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