WR100
300Mbps Wireless-N Repeater
User Manual
Release 1.0
November 29, 2012
Page 1: ...WR100 300Mbps Wireless N Repeater User Manual Release 1 0 November 29 2012 ...
Page 2: ...7 Setup 8 Wireless 10 Wireless Basic Settings 10 Wireless Security Settings 11 MAC Filter Settings 12 System 14 Device Information 14 LAN Configuration 15 Configuration Settings 16 Firmware Upgrade 17 System Password 18 Installing the Device 19 Wireless Repeater 20 Wireless Access Point 22 Wireless Bridge 24 WPS 25 Configure WR100 to Wireless Router via WPS 25 Configure WR100 to Wireless client vi...
Page 3: ...s a WiFi Access Point The Ethernet port can also be used to configure the WR100 via its web based GUI or upgrade the firmware MIMO Technology The device is designed with MIMO technology which successfully reduces dead spots and extends network coverage within a home or in the building Advanced Security WR100 features WiFi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 as well as 64 128 bit WEP encryption ensuring ...
Page 4: ...rtRG WR100 User Manual Page 4 of 25 Device Overview Front Panel LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION 3 BARS Connected 95 and above RSSI Excellent 2 BARS Connected 55 94 RSSI Recommended 1 BAR Connected 10 54 RSSI Weak ...
Page 5: ...SCRIPTION WPS BUTTON Press to connect WR100 to any WPS capable devices LABEL DESCRIPTION RESET Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers Ethernet devices WPS RESET 10 100 Base T Ethernet Port ...
Page 6: ...RG WR100 User Manual Page 6 of 25 Accessing the User Interface To access the User Interface open a Web browser Ex Internet Explorer Firefox or Chrome type http 10 0 10 254 in the address bar and press enter ...
Page 7: ...SmartRG WR100 User Manual Page 7 of 25 Quick Connect Press Quick Connect icon to scan for available wireless within the area ...
Page 8: ... of your wireless router Access Point The WR100 can act as an Access Point to provide wireless network Bridge The WR100 can act as a Bridge to act as wireless client to your network device SSID Here you can set the name of your wireless network Select the option Disable on Broadcast SSID allow you to hide the wireless network name Security Mode ...
Page 9: ...characters length of password from A F and numbers from 0 9 ASCII 64bit uses 5 characters alpha numeric password A Z and 0 9 128bit uses 13 characters length of password from A Z and 0 9 WPA Uses strong encryption some legacy devices may not be able to associate with this type of encryption WPA2 Use this encryption for best security some legacy devices may not associate with this type of encryptio...
Page 10: ...0 of 25 Wireless Wireless Basic Settings Enable Wireless Enable or Disable wireless capability Broadcast SSID Set option to disable to hide your wireless network Enable by default SSID Here you can enter the name of your wifi network ...
Page 11: ...l Change your wireless channel when you are getting poor reception Choose the least channel used in your area for better performance Only applicable for AP mode Channel Bandwidth Here you can set your Channel Bandwidth to 20MHz and 20 40MHz Auto HT Data Rate and HT Guard Interval These options are recommended to be set to Auto for maximum efficiency Wireless Security Settings ...
Page 12: ...ice Registrar PIN Here you can enter the WPS PIN of wireless clients and click apply for the WR100 to allow access and configure your wireless client device automatically Note WPS will work only for WPA PSK WPA2 PSK and WPA WPA2 encryption The wireless client must support WPS in order to use this option MAC Filter Settings This feature will provide additional protection to your wireless network It...
Page 13: ...less network Deny Deny the list of MAC address form accessing the wireless network MAC Address Type the MAC address of the wireless client here and press the plus icon to add on the list Removing a MAC address from the list Press the minus icon to remove the MAC address from the list Where can I find the MAC address of my wireless client On the Command Prompt type ipconfig all to show all the netw...
Page 14: ...hows the current firmware version of the device Build Date Shows the date when the firmware was created Serial Number Shows the device s serial number ETH Bridge and Wireless MAC address Shows the MAC address of each interface Wireless Status Shows the wireless device s wireless status ...
Page 15: ...guration Device IP address Shows the device s current IP address Note Change this IP address if you are using two WR100 on the same network to avoid IP address conflict within your network You may configure the 2nd unit with IP address ex 10 0 10 253 ...
Page 16: ...ame for the backup file will be RT2880_Settings dat Click Apply to start saving your configuration Update Here you can load the saved configuration of your WR100 Click browse and load the saved settings by clicking on the apply button Restore Click on the apply button to reset the unit back to its factory settings Unsaved information will be lost ...
Page 17: ...ware a Connect an Ethernet cable between WR100 and computer b Open web browser and type http 10 0 10 254 to access the user interface c Click on Setup and select firmware under the sub menu d Click on the Browse button and locate and open the firmware for WR100 and click Apply to start the update Note It is recommended to only use firmware which is officially released by SmartRG Using third party ...
Page 18: ... to your settings System Password Type your desired password and click on the Apply button to activate this feature To disable authentication simply remove the password and click apply to save your settings Note Forgotten passwords are not recoverable Reset the device to factory defaults by pressing the reset button found beside the Ethernet port of the WR100 wait 60 seconds and reconnect with you...
Page 19: ...aced in a location where it can receive good wireless signal from the wireless router AP so as to avoid disconnection and packet loss The LED smart indicator displays the received signal strength from your wireless router Wireless reception and throughput may vary according to the number of wireless clients that are in use at the same time other nearby wireless devices structure type building mate...
Page 20: ...it does not open type 10 0 10 254 and hit enter c Select your SSID wireless network wifi name from the list and click connect d Type the password for the wireless network of your router and click apply The WR100 will reboot and will redirect to the user interface with the following status e Disconnect the Ethernet cable from WR100 and computer then place the device at the location where it can get...
Page 21: ...SmartRG WR100 User Manual Page 21 of 25 SETUP DIAGRAM REPEATER ...
Page 22: ... WR100 to a power outlet b Connect an Ethernet cable between the WR100 and Computer c Launch web browser and you will be directed to the User Interface d Go to Setup set Mode of Operation to Access Point e Type the name of your wireless network under SSID f Type the password of the wireless network and click apply g Connect the WR100 to router s LAN port after the settings have been saved ...
Page 23: ...SmartRG WR100 User Manual Page 23 of 25 SETUP DIAGRAM Wireless Access Point ...
Page 24: ...0 a Plug in and turn ON your WR100 b Connect the Ethernet cable between your computer and WR100 c Launch a web browser You will be directed to the user interface d Click on Setup and set Mode of Operation to Bridge e Type the name of your wireless network for the SSID f Enter the channel and password of your wireless network and click apply Note SSID Security mode password passphrase and wireless ...
Page 25: ...or 5 seconds b Press the WPS button on your router for 2 seconds within 2 minutes time Configure WR100 to Wireless client via WPS a Press the WPS button of WR100 for 2 seconds b Press the WPS button on the wireless client for 2 seconds within 2 minutes Safety Precautions Pluggable equipment must be installed near to an easily accessible socket outlet Do not open service or change any component Onl...
