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4. Set up
The OWA0130 can be used:
• As a Wi-Fi
extender
.
• As a Wi-Fi
repeater
.
• As a Wi-Fi
video bridge
.
4.1. Wi‑Fi extender setup
This scenario allows you to add (extra) Wi-Fi coverage in your home.
OWA0130 in
Auto
mode
Internet gateway
Wi-Fi device
Ethernet cable
Wi-Fi
You will connect the OWA0130 to your Internet gateway either:
• Directly using an Ethernet cable.
• Indirectly via a powerline adapter or similar.
Step 1: Set up the Wi‑Fi extender
1
Take an OWA0130 and make sure that the mode selector on the back is switched
to
Auto
.
2
Take the included Ethernet cable (this is the cable with the yellow connectors).
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the yellow Ethernet ports on
the back of your OWA0130. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a
Ethernet or LAN port of your Internet gateway.
3
Take the power supply, plug the small end into the power inlet port (
) of the
OWA0130 and then plug the other end into a nearby power outlet.
4
Press the power ( ) button on the back of the OWA0130. The
Power
( ) LED
must now be solid green. If this is not the case, check the connections you made.
5
Wait until the
WPS
( ) LED turns off before connecting your Wi-Fi devices
.
Step 2: Connect your Wi‑Fi devices
If your Wi-Fi device:
• Supports WPS, use WPS to pair it with the OWA0130. For more information, see
“5.3. Pairing your Wi‑Fi devices to the OWA0130” on page 8.
• Does not support WPS, configure it with the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
wireless key that are printed on the product label on the back of the OWA0130.
For more information, consult the user documentation of your device.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet device (optional)
You can use the OWA0130’s other Ethernet port to connect an Ethernet device (for
example, a NAS drive or computer) to your home network.
4.2. Wi‑Fi Repeater setup
This scenario allows you to extend Wi-Fi coverage in your home by retransmitting
Wi-Fi messages from your existing Wi-Fi network.
OWA0130
in
Auto
mode
Wi-Fi device
Internet gateway or
separate OWA0130 wired to it
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Requirements
Your Intenet gateway must have 5 GHz Wi-Fi either built-in or via a separate
OWA0130 extender.
Step 1: Set up the repeater
1
Take an OWA0130 and make sure that the mode selector on the back is switched
to
Auto
.
2
Position your OWA0130 half-way between your Internet gateway (or extender)
and your Wi-Fi devices.
3
Take the power supply, plug the small end into the power inlet port (
) of the
OWA0130 and then plug the other end into a nearby power outlet.
4
Press the power ( ) button on the back of the OWA0130. The
Power
( ) LED
must now be solid green. If this is not the case, check the connections you made.
5
Wait until the
WPS
( ) LED turns off and then pair the OWA0130 with your
Internet gateway using WPS. For more detailed instrcutions, see
“5.2. Pairing the
OWA0130 with your Internet gateway” on page 8
.
