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Notices

e maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825

MHz shall comp with the e.i.r.p. limits speci

ed for point-to-point and

non point-to-point operation as appropriate.

e transmitter must not be co-located or operating 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

Phone: (408) 752-7700

Fax: (408) 541-9003

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

Summary of Contents for WCB5200

Page 1: ...User Guide Wireless Network Extender Model WCB5200 xxxx xxxx 000 rev 1 ...

Page 2: ...s 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Getting 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 Settings 10 Status 12 Wireless Setup 13 MoCA Setup 19 1 ...

Page 3: ...reless Network Extender Advanced Setup 20 Specifications 23 Notices 25 Warranty 25 Important Safety Instructions 26 FCC Class B Equipment 27 Important Note on WiFi 28 Contact Information 29 Technical Support 29 2 ...

Page 4: ...ly connected directly to your gateway modem This physical connection not only extends the signal but allows the Extender to import and automatically configure itself with the same network ID SSID and password currently in use and configured on the existing gateway modem This means that wherever you are in your house your WiFi tablet laptop phone or wireless device will automatically connect to the...

Page 5: ...Fi radio Four Ethernet ports Gigabit One coaxial port MoCA 2 0 Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802 11n and 2x2 802 11ac access point Multiple security offerings including MAC address filtering and WPA Other options include WMM IP address management carrier remote support and management and upgradable firmware 4 ...

Page 6: ...ibes 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 2 4GHz radio LAN Coax 5GHz radio ...

Page 7: ...nder Reset button restores the Extender 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 Four port Gigabit Ethernet switch used for directly connecting the Extender to the gateway modem or other Ethernet devices Labels indicate the factory default GUI access username and password network SSID names ...

Page 8: ...lectrical wall outlet 3 Press the WPS button on both the Extender and the gateway modem simultaneously for ten seconds 4 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 Extender can also be manually configured to connect with the gateway modem s wireless network see Wireless Setup on page 14 The Extender is now synced w...

Page 9: ...be available nearby 2 Connect the included coaxial cable into the Coax port on the rear panel of the Extender 3 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable into the nearby coaxial outlet 4 Plug the Extender s power adapter into the Power port of the Extender and the other end into an electrical wall outlet 5 If applicable connect an Ethernet cable between one of the Extender s LAN ports and the Eth...

Page 10: ...cally Using a Coaxial Splitter If another device is using the coaxial outlet needed from step 3 in the previous procedure perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the coaxial outlet 2 Connect a coaxial cable between the coaxial outlet and the single port on a two way coaxial splitter 3 Connect the coaxial cable disconnected in step 1of this procedure to one of the dual ports...

Page 11: ...t 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 The IP address for this log in will vary between different gateway modems 3 The gateway modem s GUI appears 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 located on t...

Page 12: ...en appears Enter the Extender s username and password found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen The Extender s GUI s Status screen appears as shown below 11 ...

Page 13: ...creen 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: ... menu 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 parameters of t...

Page 15: ...which are described below 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: ...th 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 Extension Channel This option allows the user to select the extension channel for the Extender s wireless radio We recommend using the default setting Wireless Channel Number This option allows the user to select the channel number at which the Exten...

Page 17: ...ws 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: ...nts 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 network names 17 ...

Page 19: ...ings 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: ...etup icon from any of the Extender s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen This screen allows the user to adjust various settings regarding the Extender s MoCA coaxial connection These settings should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only 19 ...

Page 21: ... 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 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: ...ult settings to be reapplied erasing all current settings Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade advanced setup screen allows the Extender s firmware to be upgraded Once the upgrade file has been downloaded and located click Start to Upgrade 21 ...

Page 23: ...Accessing Settings Language The Language advanced setting screen allows the user to apply another language to the Extender s GUI Select the language from the Language drop down menu then click Apply 22 ...

Page 24: ...PA WPA2 WMM Wi Fi Protected Setup IP Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac IEEE standard 5GHz 2 4GHz LAN Connections Ethernet ports 4 10 100 1000 Coaxial port 1 MoCA 2 0 LED Indicators Power WiFi 2 4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz LAN Coax WPS Antennas 2x2 internal 2 4 GHz 2x2 internal 5 GHz 23 ...

Page 25: ...ntec model WA 24Q12FU Regulatory FCC part 15B and 15C UL 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: ...th 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 and batteries indicated in this manual if applicable Coaxial Cable If applicable the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connect...

Page 28: ...ment 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 tha...

Page 29: ...b 4 15 407 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance 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 U S market only channels 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible The device c...

Page 30: ...th 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 Phone 408 752 7700 Fax 408 541 9003 Technical Support Go to www actiontec com support for product support updates and more information including Firmware updates Troubleshooting Registration FAQs...

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