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User Guide

Wireless

Network Extender

Model # W

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B6

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0Q

0535-00

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Summary of Contents for W B6 40Q Series

Page 1: ...User Guide Wireless Network Extender Model WxB6x40Q 0535 0024 000 ...

Page 2: ...etting to Know the Extender 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Installing the Extender 7 Syncing Wi Fi 7 Connecting the Extender 8 Accessing the Extender s GUI 9 Status 12 Wireless Setup 13 MoCA Setup Optional 19 Advanced Setup 20 Specifications 23 Notices 25 Warranty 25 1 ...

Page 3: ...WxB6x40Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions 26 FCC Class B Equipment 27 Important Note on Wi Fi 28 Contact Information 29 Technical Support 30 2 ...

Page 4: ...ed directly to your gateway modem This physical connection extends the Wi Fi signal If you would like to use the same Wi Fi Network Name and Password as your Wi Fi Router you can sync them using the WPS buttons on the Router and the Extender As a result the Wireless Network Extender will take your router s current Wi Fi network name and add Ext for the 2 4 GHz frequency and Ext 5G for the 5 GHz fr...

Page 5: ...ever you need it Upgrade to 802 11ac speeds without replacing your router Dual band concurrent radio for wireless throughput up to 2 Gbps 4x4 802 11ac 5 GHz solution 2x2 2 4 GHz radio Gigabit Ethernet ports WPA2 WPA security with AES encryption Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 4 ...

Page 6: ...escribes the location and uses of the Extender s LEDs ports and buttons Front Panel The front panel features LEDs that illuminate green when power available ports and or wireless bands are functioning and in use 5 Power 5 GHz radio 2 4GHz radio ...

Page 7: ...nder back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds Coax port used for connecting the Extender to a coaxial network using Bonded MoCA 2 0 Available on the WCB6240Q Gigabit Ethernet switch used for directly connecting the Extender to the gateway modem Labels indicate the factory default GUI access username and password network SSID names and security keys 6 ...

Page 8: ...pter into the Power port of the Extender and the other end into an electrical wall outlet 3 Wait until the WPS button on the Extender is glowing green 4 Press the WPS button on the Extender for ten seconds 5 Press the WPS button on the gateway modem for 2 3 seconds 6 Make sure the WPS button on the Extender is glowing green If the WPS button glows red try syncing the Wi Fi settings again The Exten...

Page 9: ...Ethernet Connect the included ethernet cable into a Yellow port on the rear panel of the Extender Connect the other end of the ethernet cable into an ethernet port on the back of the Wi Fi Router 3 Plug the Extender s power adapter into the Power port of the Extender and the other end into an electrical wall outlet 4 If applicable connect an Ethernet cable between one of the Extender s LAN ports a...

Page 10: ...o a gateway modem s MoCA coaxial network and that both devices are powered on 2 On a computer connected to the same network as the gateway modem and Extender log in to the gateway modem s GUI Find the list of devices that are connected to your gateway modem 3 Find the Extender by its MAC ID from the list of connected devices or status screen The MAC ID of the Extender is provided on a sticker loca...

Page 11: ...ress box of the web browser 6 The Extender s Status screen appears Enter the Extender s Username and Password found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender see second figure below in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen Example 10 ...

Page 12: ...Accessing the Extender s GUI The Extender s GUI s Status screen appears as shown below 11 ...

Page 13: ...Status screen which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar This screen contains basic information about the Extender s wireless status network stations and product information about the Extender There are no configurable settings available in this screen 12 ...

Page 14: ... on the left side These settings configure various aspects of the Extender s wireless network and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only The exceptions are the settings contained in the Basic Setup screen Wireless Network List Selecting Wireless Network List generates the Wireless Network List screen above This screen displays various characteristics of t...

Page 15: ...er s wireless network When finished adjusting the settings in this screen click Apply Multiple SSID This option allows the user to setup diﬀerent SSIDs wireless networks with diﬀerent parameters Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop down menu Wireless Radio This option turns the Extender s wireless radio on and oﬀ 14 ...

Page 16: ... this setting at 100 Wireless Band This option allows the user to select the bandwidth at which the Extender s wireless radio will operate Wireless Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network in this text box Wireless Channel Width This option allows the user to select the channel width at which the Extender s wireless radio will operate We recommend using the default setting Wireless Chan...

Page 17: ...ed to the Extender s wireless network Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender s wireless network This screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only 16 ...

Page 18: ...clients via Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS an automatic wireless network connection protocol Only experienced network technicians should configure the settings in this screen Advanced Wireless Setup The Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be configured with multiple SSIDs 17 ...

Page 19: ...ork Extender Wireless Access Control The Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender s wireless network Only experienced network technicians should configure these settings 18 ...

Page 20: ... Setup icon from any of the Extender s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen The settings in this screen allow the user to configure various options for the Extender s coaxial connection They should be adjusted by an experienced network technicians only 19 ...

Page 21: ...vanced settings accessed through the menu on the left side These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI They should be adjusted by an experienced network technicians only Management The Management screen above allows the Extender s IP address settings to be modified Only experienced network technicians should change these settings 20 ...

Page 22: ...to be reapplied erasing all current settings Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state Firmware Restore The Firmware Restore screen lists the active and backup firmware versions available on the Extender Click Swap Firmware to switch the active firmware to the backup firmware and vice versa 21 ...

Page 23: ...ec periodically posts firmware upgrades that may include enhancements and or bug fixes for the Extender To upgrade the Extender s firmware 1 Go to http www actiontec com support to discover the latest firmware available for the Extender If the version is the same as the current version applied to the Extender there is no need to upgrade the firmware If the online version is newer download it to a ...

Page 24: ...port Wireless IEEE 802 11ac Ethernet IEEE 802 3 802 3u 802 3ab 10 100 1000 Base T MoCA 1 0 1 1 2 0 optional LAN Interfaces Four 10 100 1000 Ethernet One MoCA 2 0 bonded Coaxial Jack optional LED Indicators Power Wi Fi 2 4 GHz Wi Fi 5 GHz Antennas 2x2 internal 2 4 GHz 4x4 internal 5 GHz 23 ...

Page 25: ...Regulatory FCC 15B 15C UL K 21 Wi Fi WPS MoCA RoHS Environmental Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage temperature 0ºC to 70ºC 32ºF to 158ºF Operating humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Altitude 197 ft to 7000 ft Note Specifications are subject to change without notice 24 ...

Page 26: ...ay also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law this Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law Under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer Go to http www actiontec com products warranty ph...

Page 27: ...dance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual if applicable Coaxial Cable If applicable the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connected to ...

Page 28: ...pment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by implementing one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the device Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that...

Page 29: ...pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields The equipment should be installed more than 30 cm 12 in from your body or nearby persons For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit or...

Page 30: ...g in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Contact Information For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration contact Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 United States Tel 408 752 7700 Fax 408 541 9003 29 ...

Page 31: ...tender Technical Support Go to www actiontec com support for product support updates and more information including Firmware updates Troubleshooting Registration FAQs Technical Support Phone Number United States 1 888 436 0657 30 ...

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