Step 1:
Plug the WRE-1200 into the wall outlet, then p
lease use
your PC to site-survey the wireless signal of the WRE-1200, and
connect your PC with it wirelessly.
Default SSID (2.4GHz):
PLANET_2.4G_XXXX
Default SSID (5GHz):
PLANET_5G_XXXX
(“X” means the last 4 digits of the MAC address)
Step 2:
(1) Open the web browser on your PC, key-in the address
http://planetext.setup
or type “http://192.168.1.253”
in the address bar, and then press
Enter
.
(2) The default user name and Password are both
“admin”
. Enter them and then click
OK
.
Default IP Address:
http://planetext.setup or 192.168.1.253
Default Username:
admin
Default Password:
admin
Step 3:
When you have successfully logged in, you will be able to
enter the
Quick Setup
and click
Scan
to continue.
Step 4:
All wireless access points nearby will be displayed on the
list. The WRE-1200 will use the uplink router/AP SSID.
Select the SSID to continue.
Step 5:
You’ll be prompted to input uplink wireless router’s/AP’s
wireless security key in the ‘Pre-shared Key’ field and click
‘Save’
to continue.
Step 6:
Then, the WRE-1200 can communicate with the selected
network.
5. Troubleshooting
Reset the Wi-Fi Range Extender to factory default
While the Range Extender is plugged into a power outlet, press the
“
WPS”
button on the front panel
over 30 seconds until the
Power LED starts to flash.
Can’t login http://planetext.setup setup page in the browser
1. Ensure the computer/tablet is connected to the extended network only.
2. Set the computer/tablet to
“Obtain an IP address automatically”
.
Method B:
Manual Connection by Web Browser
Further Information
The above steps introduce the simple installations and configurations of the WRE-1200. For further configurations of
different operation modes, please refer to the user manual, which can be downloaded from the website.
http://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/download.php?type1=4&model=48787&type=3
If you have further questions, please contact the local dealer or distributor where you purchased this product.
2011-E11060-000
You have already finished the wireless range extension configuration of
the WRE-1200. Now you can use your iPhone, iPad, laptop, and any
other Wi-Fi device to connect with it wirelessly and start to surf the
Internet.
Note
If you change the setting of wireless universal
repeater through wireless connection, the wireless
clients connecting to your WRE-1200 need to connect
to the WRE-1200 with a new SSID and security
options again.