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...-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 repeater modes 1-1 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender 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...
...-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 repeater modes 1-1 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender 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...
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Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 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. 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
Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 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. 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
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... blinking to switch to WiFi Client mode. Table 1-3 WS322 indicators and their meanings. Steady on . 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Blinking red: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is a computing standard...
... blinking to switch to WiFi Client mode. Table 1-3 WS322 indicators and their meanings. Steady on . 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Blinking red: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is a computing standard...
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The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Blinking The WS322 is not connected to a network. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is connecting to a network or changing its working mode. Steady on The WS322 is connected to a network.
The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Blinking The WS322 is not connected to a network. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is connecting to a network or changing its working mode. Steady on The WS322 is connected to a network.
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...houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS322 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet port and works as a WiFi access point in WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet...all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and the wireless client. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in a home, providing Internet access for ...
...houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS322 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet port and works as a WiFi access point in WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet...all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and the wireless client. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in a home, providing Internet access for ...
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... name and password, and click Login. Then the WS322 will restart and change the WS322 into WiFi Repeater mode. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web management page" Step 2 Click WiFi Repeater. 5-1 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...
... name and password, and click Login. Then the WS322 will restart and change the WS322 into WiFi Repeater mode. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web management page" Step 2 Click WiFi Repeater. 5-1 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...
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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. Click Connect. 5-4 Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. Enter the SSID and password of the connected network. 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. Click Connect. 5-4 Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. Enter the SSID and password of the connected network. 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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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. 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. 5-5
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. 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. 5-5
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Click Connect. 5-6 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. Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu.
Click Connect. 5-6 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. Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu.
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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 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.
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... 2 Press the WPS button on , a connection between the WS322 and any WPS-capable device. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is steady on the wireless device to the WS322 is WPS-capable. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 5-8 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS...
... 2 Press the WPS button on , a connection between the WS322 and any WPS-capable device. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is steady on the wireless device to the WS322 is WPS-capable. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 5-8 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS...
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Set the computer to your computer. 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. Click OK. 5-9 For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address."
Set the computer to your computer. 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. Click OK. 5-9 For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer 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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... Advance Settings. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security 7 Network Security 7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name After you want to Enable. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to Enable... SSID Index, select the SSID index you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the web management page. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only.
... Advance Settings. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security 7 Network Security 7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name After you want to Enable. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to Enable... SSID Index, select the SSID index you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the web management page. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only.
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... WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN Name and password WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7.2 Changing your WLAN name and password. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to modify. This function is available in to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN configuration page...
... WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN Name and password WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7.2 Changing your WLAN name and password. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to modify. This function is available in to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN configuration page...
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... 5 In Security, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 7-3 Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security Step 6 Step 7 In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password...
... 5 In Security, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 7-3 Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. 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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In WPA Encryption, select AES. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN To prevent unauthorized ... used to access your WLAN, only those devices with a unique MAC address. 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 can specify which MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the...
In WPA Encryption, select AES. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN To prevent unauthorized ... used to access your WLAN, only those devices with a unique MAC address. 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 can specify which MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the...
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... that of the MAC address displayed in to display the WLAN configuration page. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security For details, see chapter 9.2 "Checking the Computer MAC Address". Step 5 In WiFi router mode, click MAC Filter. In WiFi repeater mode, click WLAN Filtering. Step 6 Select Enable. Step 2 Log in the command line...
... that of the MAC address displayed in to display the WLAN configuration page. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 7 Network Security For details, see chapter 9.2 "Checking the Computer MAC Address". Step 5 In WiFi router mode, click MAC Filter. In WiFi repeater mode, click WLAN Filtering. Step 6 Select Enable. Step 2 Log in the command line...
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The uplink access point uses MAC filtering to the web management page. 7-10 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Source start port: 80 Source end port: 80 Destination start address: 192.168.33.166 ... keeps computer 2's signals. You want the access point to deem the WS322 as two stations and distinct the signals of wireless clients connected to an uplink access point, computer 1, and computer 2. For example, your WS322 is connected to the WS322. This function is available in WiFi repeater mode and is working in...
The uplink access point uses MAC filtering to the web management page. 7-10 7 Network Security WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Source start port: 80 Source end port: 80 Destination start address: 192.168.33.166 ... keeps computer 2's signals. You want the access point to deem the WS322 as two stations and distinct the signals of wireless clients connected to an uplink access point, computer 1, and computer 2. For example, your WS322 is connected to the WS322. This function is available in WiFi repeater mode and is working in...