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Dual-Band

Wireless Network

Extender

Model #: WCB3000N

User Manual

Ver 1.0

Summary of Contents for WCB3000N

Page 1: ...Dual Band Wireless Network Extender Model WCB3000N User Manual Ver 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Getting to Know the WCB3000N 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 5 Accessing the Extender s GUI 7 System Preferences 9 Status 9 Wireless Setup 10 Advanced Setup 15 Specifications 18 Notices 21 1 ...

Page 3: ...Wireless Network Extender Warranty 21 GPL Info 21 EU CE Declaration of Conformity 22 Technical Support 22 2 ...

Page 4: ...ctly to your Telus gateway modem This physical connection not only extends the signal but allows the WCB3000 to import and automatically configure itself with the same network ID SSID and password that is currently in use and configured on your existing gateway modem This means that wherever you are in your house your WiFi tablet laptop or phone will automatically connect to Internet without you h...

Page 5: ... and 5 gigahertz dual concurrent WiFi radios Two Gigabit Ethernet ports Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802 11n access point Multiple security offerings MAC address filtering WEP and WPA Other options WMM and IP address management 4 ...

Page 6: ...nt panel features LEDs that illuminate in green when the operation of power available ports and wireless bands are functioning and in use Back Panel The WCB3000N has a 2 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch utilized for Ethernet installation of the device 5 ...

Page 7: ... Reset Button Holding the reset button down for 10 seconds will restore the unit back to the original factory default settings The Power port is used to connect the Power Cord to the WCB3000N The label indicates the factory default GUI access username password Network SSID names and security keys 6 ...

Page 8: ...Zyxel gateway modem and that both units are powered on 2 Log in to your Actiontec or Zyxel gateway modem by entering 192 168 1 254 into the address bar of your Internet browser The IP address of your WCB3000N should be displayed on the main or Home page of the Actiontec and on the Status page of the Zyxel 3 The Extender s GUI Status screen appears as shown below 7 ...

Page 9: ... and then enter that IP address into the address bar of your browser you will be led to the WCB3000N graphical user interface GUI Login page 5 Enter admin all lower case for the User Name and for the Password enter the password indicated on the label located on the back of the WCB3000N 8 ...

Page 10: ...ettings Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced users only Status The first GUI screen that appears is the Status screen This screen contains basic information about the Extender s wireless connection network status MoCA status and information about the Extender s firmware There are no configurable settings available in this screen 9 ...

Page 11: ...gs configure various aspects of the Extender s wireless network and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced user only The exceptions are the settings contained in the Wireless Security screen Wireless Network List Selecting Wireless Network List from any GUI screen generates a Wireless Network List screen above This screen displays various characteristics of the Extender s wirele...

Page 12: ...eless network security Note The Extender is automatically configured with the router gateway s wireless settings including security settings after being connected to the Ethernet network We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the router gateway as its wireless settings will update automatically to the WCB3000N 11 ...

Page 13: ...se Wireless Data Rate Auto is recommended and enable SSID Broadcast 6 Select a security type If WEP is chosen enter one or more keys in the Key text boxes If WPA is chosen select a MODE CYPHER and Authentication Mode then enter a PSK Key Note WEP security is only available if the router gateway is configured for WEP 7 Click Apply Multiple SSID The Multiple SSID wireless network screen allows the E...

Page 14: ...e WPS wireless network screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS an automatic wireless network connection protocol Only experienced users should configure the settings in this screen 13 ...

Page 15: ...tender Wireless Access Control The Advanced Wireless Setup wireless network screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender s wireless network Only experienced users should configure these settings 14 ...

Page 16: ...tender and its GUI They should be adjusted by experienced users only If the box next to Auto Configure is checked then the Extender will always reflect and import SSID and security settings from the gateway If you wish to configure the Extender manually with different settings than your gateway modem then uncheck this box Management The Management advanced setup screen above allows the Extender s I...

Page 17: ...ter the new password then click Apply Be sure to write the password down and keep it somewhere safe as it will be needed to access the Extender s GUI Factory Default The Factory Default advanced setup screen allows the Extender s factory default settings to be reapplied erasing all current settings Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to it s original factory settings 16 ...

Page 18: ...allows the Extender s GUI language to be changed Options include Auto detect English and French Selecting Auto detect causes the Extender to automatically select the language English or French based on the language being used on the connected computer To save changes click Apply 17 ...

Page 19: ...2 WEP TKIP AES Encryption Pre Shared Key PSK MAC Address Filtering Wireless 802 11 a b g n 2x2 antenna Wireless 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Certified WPS Certified LAN Interfaces Two 10 100 1000 Physical Specifications LED Indicators 1 Power 2 Wireless 1 Coax not in use for Telus installations 18 ...

Page 20: ... 2 RJ 45 1 Coax F Connector not used for Telus installations 1 DC Power Input 1 Factory Default Reset Button Hardware FlashRom 16 MB SDRAM 64 MB Power Requirements Supply Voltage Range 100VAC 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption Less than 7 2W 5 Maximum Current 1 5A 19 ...

Page 21: ...ss B FCC Part 15C IC RSS210 UL 60065 Environmental Operating temperature 0º C to 40º C 32ºF to 104ºF Storage temperature 0ºC to 70ºC 32ºF to 158ºF Operating humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Note Specifications are subject to change without notice 20 ...

Page 22: ... province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world 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 php for m...

Page 23: ...the European Union Directive 2002 96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment the WEEE Directive If disposed of within the European Union this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive Technical Support Go to http international actiontec com support for product support updates and more information including Firmw...

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