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... 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 Using the WPS Button ..... 3-1 3.2 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection 3-1 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode 4-1 4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters 4-1 4.2 Wireless Connection Setup 4-5 4.2.1 Manually Setting...
... 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 Using the WPS Button ..... 3-1 3.2 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection 3-1 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode 4-1 4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters 4-1 4.2 Wireless Connection Setup 4-5 4.2.1 Manually Setting...
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...-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 repeater modes 1-1 This chapter describes the features supported by the WS322: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the...
...-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 repeater modes 1-1 This chapter describes the features supported by the WS322: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the...
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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. Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data.
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... WPS button until: starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Steady blue: The WS322 is connected to a network. Blinking blue: The WS322 is connecting to a network. 1-4 WPS is a computing standard that attempts to WiFi Client mode. starts blinking to switch to automate ...secure wireless network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to a network. Steady on . 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ...
... WPS button until: starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater mode. Steady blue: The WS322 is connected to a network. Blinking blue: The WS322 is connecting to a network. 1-4 WPS is a computing standard that attempts to WiFi Client mode. starts blinking to switch to automate ...secure wireless network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to a network. Steady on . 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ...
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Blinking The WS322 is connected to a network. Steady on The WS322 is connecting to a network. 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. 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 not connected to a network or changing its working mode.
Blinking The WS322 is connected to a network. Steady on The WS322 is connecting to a network. 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. 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 not connected to a network or changing its working mode.
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... 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 WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to expand the uplink access...in: one-story 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 a home, providing Internet access for wireless clients, ...
... 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 WiFi repeater mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to expand the uplink access...in: one-story 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 a home, providing Internet access for wireless clients, ...
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...Login window, enter admin for both the user name and password, and click Login. 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 Step ...enter http://192.168.33.1, and press Enter. When the connection is set up , the WS322's status indicator turns from unauthorized access, 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 ...
...Login window, enter admin for both the user name and password, and click Login. 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 Step ...enter http://192.168.33.1, and press Enter. When the connection is set up , the WS322's status indicator turns from unauthorized access, 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 ...
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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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... On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The configuration succeeded. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide After the configuration, the WS322's SSID and password will be synchronized to connect. Click Connect. 5-4 Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect...
... On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The configuration succeeded. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide After the configuration, the WS322's SSID and password will be synchronized to connect. Click Connect. 5-4 Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect...
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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. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-5
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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. 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.
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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. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-7 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 Connect. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 5-7 Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
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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 the WS322 is WPS-capable. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is on the WS322 for 1 second or more. The WPS indicator is ...negotiation. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS322 is set up . The WPS indicator blinks. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 5-8 Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button...
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 the WS322 is WPS-capable. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is on the WS322 for 1 second or more. The WPS indicator is ...negotiation. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS322 is set up . The WPS indicator blinks. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 5-8 Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button...
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On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-9 Set the computer to your computer. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address." 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.
On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-9 Set the computer to your computer. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address." 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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... the WLAN configuration page. This function is available in to the web management page. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 7 Click Submit. 7-1 Step 6 Set Hide broadcast to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to Enable. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. Step...
... the WLAN configuration page. This function is available in to the web management page. Step 1 Log in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. Step 7 Click Submit. 7-1 Step 6 Set Hide broadcast to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to Enable. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. Step...
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... to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN configuration page. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 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 the WS322 maintenance SSID only. In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to the web management...
... to display the Step 4 Step 5 WLAN configuration page. Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 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 the WS322 maintenance SSID only. In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to the web management...
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... only. Step 5 In Security, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 7-3 Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 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, and...
... only. Step 5 In Security, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 7-3 Step 2 Click Advance Settings. 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, and...
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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 ... your WLAN. This function is assigned with the specified MAC addresses can connect to access your WLAN. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to your WLAN, you specified. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only...
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 ... your WLAN. This function is assigned with the specified MAC addresses can connect to access your WLAN. Each network device is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to your WLAN, you specified. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. 7-4 Click Submit. 7.2.2 Allowing Only...
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Step 11 Click Submit. 7-5 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. Step 8 Click New. Step 7 In Filtering mode, select Whitelist. The format of...MAC address is different from that of the MAC address displayed in WiFi repeater mode to the web management page. Step 3 Click Advance Settings. Step 4 Choose Basic > WIFI Router in WiFi router mode and choose Basic > Management WIFI in the command line window of the laptop. Step 6 Select ...
Step 11 Click Submit. 7-5 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. Step 8 Click New. Step 7 In Filtering mode, select Whitelist. The format of...MAC address is different from that of the MAC address displayed in WiFi repeater mode to the web management page. Step 3 Click Advance Settings. Step 4 Choose Basic > WIFI Router in WiFi router mode and choose Basic > Management WIFI in the command line window of the laptop. Step 6 Select ...