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...Overview 1-1 1.1 Supported Features 1-1 1.2 Ports and Buttons 1-2 1.3 Indicators 1-4 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Application Modes 2-1 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode 2-1 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode 2-1 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode 2-2 2.2 Powering On 2-2 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address 2-3 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3-1 3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection... 4.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4-5 4.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button 4-9 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5-1 5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters 5-1 5.2 Wireless Connection Setup 5-4 i
...Overview 1-1 1.1 Supported Features 1-1 1.2 Ports and Buttons 1-2 1.3 Indicators 1-4 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Application Modes 2-1 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode 2-1 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode 2-1 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode 2-2 2.2 Powering On 2-2 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address 2-3 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3-1 3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection... 4.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4-5 4.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button 4-9 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5-1 5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters 5-1 5.2 Wireless Connection Setup 5-4 i
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... 7-2 7.2.1 Using High Secure Encryption 7-3 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN 7-4 7.3 Controlling Computer Internet Access 7-6 7.4 Configuring the Firewall 7-8 7.5 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites 7-9 7.6 Changing WLAN Repeater Mode Settings 7-10 8 Maintenance Guide 8-1 8.1 Changing the Web Management Page Password 8-1 8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management page 8-2 8.3 Restoring...
... 7-2 7.2.1 Using High Secure Encryption 7-3 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN 7-4 7.3 Controlling Computer Internet Access 7-6 7.4 Configuring the Firewall 7-8 7.5 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites 7-9 7.6 Changing WLAN Repeater Mode Settings 7-10 8 Maintenance Guide 8-1 8.1 Changing the Web Management Page Password 8-1 8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management page 8-2 8.3 Restoring...
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... User Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS322 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS322 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or automatic channel selection Frequency ...-shared key (WPA-PSK), WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK, and wireless MAC address filtering WPS Working modes: WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client Automatic signal detection and signal strength display in WiFi client and WiFi...
... User Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS322 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS322 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or automatic channel selection Frequency ...-shared key (WPA-PSK), WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK, and wireless MAC address filtering WPS Working modes: WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client Automatic signal detection and signal strength display in WiFi client and WiFi...
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Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS322 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web management page Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS322's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS322 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web management page Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS322's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
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... and their meanings. Steady on . starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Blinking red: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is working mode Press and hold the WPS button until: starts blinking to switch to WiFi Router mode. starts blinking to ...switch to WiFi Client mode. Steady blue: The WS322 is connected to a network. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. The WPS...
... and their meanings. Steady on . starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Blinking red: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is working mode Press and hold the WPS button until: starts blinking to switch to WiFi Router mode. starts blinking to ...switch to WiFi Client mode. Steady blue: The WS322 is connected to a network. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. The WPS...
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The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. Blinking The WS322 is connecting to a network. Steady on The WS322 is not connected to a network. The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is connected to a network or changing its working mode.
The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. Blinking The WS322 is connecting to a network. Steady on The WS322 is not connected to a network. The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is connected to a network or changing its working mode.
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... Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet port and works as a WiFi access point in : villas, duplex house... and other large venues. 2-1 Best used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up...
... Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet port and works as a WiFi access point in : villas, duplex house... and other large venues. 2-1 Best used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up...
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... details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web management page" Step 2 Click WiFi Repeater. 5-1 To change into WiFi Repeater mode, press and hold the WS322's WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the access point device's WPS...first login. To protect your router from blinking to expand the WLAN coverage. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The WS322 can work as a repeater together with a wireless router to steady on. 5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ...
... details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web management page" Step 2 Click WiFi Repeater. 5-1 To change into WiFi Repeater mode, press and hold the WS322's WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the access point device's WPS...first login. To protect your router from blinking to expand the WLAN coverage. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The WS322 can work as a repeater together with a wireless router to steady on. 5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ...
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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters. 5-3
WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters. 5-3
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5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The configuration succeeded. Enter the SSID and password of the connected network. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. Click Connect. 5-4 Step 2 .... 5.2 Wireless Connection Setup 5.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide After the configuration, the WS322's SSID and password will be synchronized to those of the WLAN when connecting the...
5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The configuration succeeded. Enter the SSID and password of the connected network. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. Click Connect. 5-4 Step 2 .... 5.2 Wireless Connection Setup 5.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide After the configuration, the WS322's SSID and password will be synchronized to those of the WLAN when connecting the...
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If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-5 Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK.
If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-5 Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK.
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5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. Click Connect. 5-6 Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. Click Connect. 5-6 Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-7
WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-7
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... the wireless device. For details, see the user guide for 1 second or more. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection ...using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS322 is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to start WPS negotiation.
... the wireless device. For details, see the user guide for 1 second or more. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection ...using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS322 is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to start WPS negotiation.
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Set the computer to your computer. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address." Click OK. 5-9 On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable Step 1 Step 2 Use a network cable to connect the WS322 to automatically obtain an IP address.
Set the computer to your computer. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address." Click OK. 5-9 On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable Step 1 Step 2 Use a network cable to connect the WS322 to automatically obtain an IP address.
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5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-10
5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-10
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...Step 2 Click Advance Settings. Step 6 Set Hide broadcast to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 5 Set SSID to display the WLAN configuration page. Step 7 Click Submit. 7-1 Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 4 In SSID Index, select the SSID index you hide...WLAN name. Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to Enable. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security 7 Network Security 7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name After you want to hide. This ...
...Step 2 Click Advance Settings. Step 6 Set Hide broadcast to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 5 Set SSID to display the WLAN configuration page. Step 7 Click Submit. 7-1 Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 4 In SSID Index, select the SSID index you hide...WLAN name. Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to Enable. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security 7 Network Security 7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name After you want to hide. This ...
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... new WLAN name. 7-2 In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the web management page. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7.2 Changing your WLAN name and password. This function is available in to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log ...in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN...
... new WLAN name. 7-2 In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the web management page. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7.2 Changing your WLAN name and password. This function is available in to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log ...in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN...
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...Click Advance Settings. Click Submit. 7.2.1 Using High Secure Encryption This function is available in to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the web management page. Step 4 Click WLAN. Step 3 In ...the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to confirm it. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security Step 6 Step 7 In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password, ...
...Click Advance Settings. Click Submit. 7.2.1 Using High Secure Encryption This function is available in to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the web management page. Step 4 Click WLAN. Step 3 In ...the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to confirm it. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security Step 6 Step 7 In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password, ...
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... assigned with the specified MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 In WPA pre-shared key, enter the WLAN password you... a unique MAC address. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to your WLAN, you specified. Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN To prevent unauthorized access to the WS322 maintenance SSID only.
... assigned with the specified MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 In WPA pre-shared key, enter the WLAN password you... a unique MAC address. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to your WLAN, you specified. Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN To prevent unauthorized access to the WS322 maintenance SSID only.