Getting started
Contents of your box
Thank you for making Technicolor’s OWA0131
Wi-Fi Extender part of your in-home Wi-Fi
experience.
The OWA0131 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) technology on both of the
2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. This allows compatible devices to benefit from
greater Wi-Fi throughput and a range of other benefits.
To make the most of your OWA0131 it must be used in conjunction with
a Wi-Fi gateway that supports connection using the latest EasyMesh
technology. This includes Technicolor gateways running software versions
19.3 or later. To check if your gateway supports EasyMesh connect using an
Internet browser to your gateway’s homepage
(usually at http://192.168.1.1) and look for the EasyMesh tile.
EasyMesh must be Enabled before continuing to set up your OWA0131.
Using EasyMesh, the OWA0131 will automatically receive its Wi-Fi details from
your EasyMesh enabled gateway during the initial set up.
Once set up, your existing Wi-Fi devices will automatically be able to connect and
roam between your gateway and the OWA0131 without the need for changes in
your Wi-Fi device’s settings or any additional Wi-Fi pairing.
BEFORE YOU START
Carefully read the Safety Instructions and Regulatory Notices document included
in your package before continuing with the installation of your OWA0131.
Do not make any connections until instructed to do so!
EasyMesh Enabled
0 Extenders
Connected
EasyMesh
EasyMesh
One OWA0131.
One Ethernet cable with
yellow connectors.
One power supply adapter.
User Documentation (this Quick
Setup Guide, Safety Instructions
& Regulatory Notices).
Other additional documents may be included.
Positioning the Wi-Fi extender
Optimally positioning your OWA0131 Extender between your gateway and the area
to be covered is essential in order to achieve the maximum throughput and coverage
of your in-home Wi-Fi network.
WIRED
If you are planning to use a wired Ethernet connection between your gateway and
OWA0131 then the OWA0131 can be positioned directly in the area that you wish to
improve the Wi-Fi coverage.
As the backhaul connection between your gateway and the OWA0131 does not rely
on Wi-Fi, you will achieve optimum performance and maximum Wi-Fi connection
speed of Wi-Fi devices connected to either your gateway or OWA0131. During use,
the LED on your OWA0131 will be solid Green.
WIRELESS
If you plan to use Wi-Fi for the backhaul connection between your gateway and the
OWA0131 then it is essential to spend some time to find the optimum location for
your OWA0131.
Locating the OWA0131 too close to your gateway will reduce the extra range benefit
of your OWA0131 Extender. Positioned too far away will reduce the Wi-Fi speed at
which the gateway and OWA0131 are connected to one another and this in turn will
reduce the connection speed of Wi-Fi devices when connected to your OWA0131.
Initially locate the OWA0131 half-way between your gateway and the approximate
centre of the area that you wish to cover. The LED on the OWA0131 will be Green in
optimal conditions. If the LED is Orange, the link quality is fair. If possible, move the
OWA0131 to a location where the LED is Green. If the LED is Red, then you should
move the OWA0131 closer to the gateway.
MORE DETAILS
Using the EasyMesh tile of your gateway you can find more details of the connected
Wi-Fi devices and the status of the connection between your gateway and the
OWA0131 Extender. You will be able to determine the precise connection type of
each device: Wi-Fi 4 (11n), Wi-Fi 5 (11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) and the speeds at which
they are connected.
ETHERNET
Wi-Fi
