Greenwave Reality d b a Greenwave Systems E2100 Wi-Fi Extender User Manual Greenwave E2100 User Guide v7

Greenwave Systems Pte. Ltd. Wi-Fi Extender Greenwave E2100 User Guide v7

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Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.Wi‐FiExtenderUSERGUIDEModel:E2100
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.CONTENTS01/INTRODUCTION1.1PackageContents1.2SystemRequirements1.3Features1.4GettingtoKnowYourWi‐FiExtender 02/CONNECTINGYOURWI‐FIEXTENDER2.1SettingUpYourWi‐FiExtender3/Troubleshooting3.1StatusLights3.2TroubleshootingTips4/NOTICES4.1RegulatoryCompliance
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.4.2FCCNotice
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.01/INTRODUCTION1.1PackageContents1.2SystemRequirements1.3Features1.4GettingtoKnowYourWi‐FiExtenderTheWi‐FiExtenderisahighperformance,dual‐band,tri‐radio,801.11acrangeBoosterbuiltforoutstandingWi‐FiperformancebetweentheprimaryAccessPoint/Router/Gatewayandforwardconnected,downstreamclients.TheExtenderisdesignedtoworkwithexistingnetworkrouter/gatewayinfrastructureproducts,suchastheupcomingQuantumBHR5andtheexistingQuantumBHR4
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.PACKAGECONTENTS,SYSTEMREQUIREMENTSANDFEATURES1.1/PACKAGECONTENTSYourpackagecontains:• TheGreenwaveSystemsWi‐FiExtender• PowerAdapter• QuickStartGuide• SafetyandLicensenotice(s) Package Contents Network Wi-Fi Booster with Stand Power Adapter Quick Start Guide GPL GNU Notice 1.2/SYSTEMREQUIREMENTSSystemrequirementsare:• AsupportedBHRGateway/Router,suchastheQuantumBHR4orQuantumBHR5• ClientdevicessupportingeitherWi‐FiorEthernetnetworkconnectivity(notprovided)
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.1.3/FEATURES• Dual5GHzRadiosprovidefastconnectiontoyourgateway/routerandtoyourWi‐Ficonnectedclients• Wi‐FiExtenderwilltoattempttoautomaticallyconnecttoyourQuantumBHR4orQuantumBHR5withoutmanualconfigurationbythecustomer• SignalStrengthIndicatorsletyouknowiftheWi‐Fiextenderisinanoptimallocationforbestperformance• IncludesIntegratedwirednetworkingwith2‐portEthernetswitch• ConnectPCsorGameConsolesoverhigh‐speedWiredEthernetconnection• Ethernetsupportsspeedsupto1000Mbps• Integratedwirelessnetworkingwith802.11b/g/n/acaccesspointfeaturing:• Enabled802.11bcapablespeeds(basedondevice)• Enabled802.11gcapablespeeds(basedondevice)• Enabled802.11ncapablespeeds(basedondevice)• Enabled802.11accapablespeeds(basedondevice)• Eventlogging
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.1.4/GETTINGTOKNOWYOURWI‐FIEXTENDER1.4a/FRONTPANELThefrontpanelhasalightedindicator(LED)statusbutton,whichalsoprovidestheaWPS(Wi‐FiProtectedSetup)function.ThePower/InternetlightwillbeonandsolidwhenyourWi‐FiExtenderisturnedon,connectedtoaBHRrouterandfunctioningnormally.Foradditionalinformationonthefrontlightsanderrorindications,refertheTroubleshootingsectioninthisGuide.TheWPSbuttonisusedtoinitiateWi‐FiProtectedSetup.PressingthefrontUnifiedButtonfor10secondswillinitiateaWPSpairingsetupevent.SeeTroubleshootingsectionforadditionaldetails.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.1.4b/REARPANELTherearpanelofyourWi‐FiExtenderhastwo(2)Ethernetports.TherearpanelalsoincludesaDCpowerjack,aresetbuttonandthreePlacementIndicatorstatusLEDs.• ResetButton‐allowsyoutoresetyourWi‐FiExtendertothefactorydefaultsettings.ToresettheWi‐FiExtender,pressandholdtheResetbuttonforatleastthreeseconds.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.• EthernetLAN‐connectsdevicestoyourWi‐FiExtenderusingEthernetcablestojointhelocalareanetwork(LAN).ThetwoEthernetLANportsare10/100/1000Mbpsauto‐sensingandcanbeusedwitheitherstraight‐throughorcrossoverEthernetcables.• Power‐connectsyourWi‐FiExtendertoanelectricalwalloutletusingthesuppliedpoweradapter.Warning:Theincludedpoweradapterisforhomeuseonly,supportingvoltagesfrom100‐240Vac.Donotuseinenvironmentswithgreaterthan240Vac.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.02/2.1/SETTINGUPYOURWI‐FIEXTENDERConnectingyourWi‐FiExtendertoextendyourWi‐Finetworkissimple.TherearethreebasicstepstosettingupyourWi‐FiExtender:Step1:Poweron.Step2:ConnecttheWi‐FiExtendertoaBHRStep3:ConnectyourdevicetotheWi‐FiExtenderDetailedSteps:2.1/Step1–PowerOna) RemoveyourWi‐FiExtenderandpoweradapterfromthebox.b) PluginthePowerAdapterpinjackintothecircularportonthebackoftheWi‐FiExtender.c) PlugthepowercordintothepowerportonthebackofyourWi‐FiExtenderandthenintoapoweroutlet.TheWi‐FiExtender
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.automaticallyturnsonassoonaspowerispluggedin.Important:WaituntiltheStatuslightonthefrontoftheWi‐FiExtenderstopsflashingandissolidwhite.Ifthelightturnsyelloworred,checkthetrouble‐shootingstepsintheTroubleshootingsectionoftheuserguide.2.1/STEP2‐CONNECTTHEWI‐FIEXTENDERTOABHRGATEWAYAutoconfigure• TheWi‐FIExtenderwillfirstattempttoautomaticallyconfiguretoaQuantumBHR4orQuantumBHR5during.• Ifautomaticconfigurationwassuccessful,theUnifiedButtonlightinthefrontoftheWi‐FiExtenderwillturnWhite.Wi‐FiProtectedSetup(WPS)• PressandholdtheUnifiedButtoninthefrontoftheWi‐FiExtenderfor2‐5seconds,thenrelease.ThebuttonwillflashBlueifWPSsetuphasbeeninitiated.• IfWPSconfigurationwassuccessful,theUnifiedButtonlightinthefrontoftheWi‐FiExtenderwillturnWhite.IftheUnifiedButtonlightinthefrontoftheWi‐Fiextenderisyelloworred,thereisaproblemwiththeWi‐FiExtenderorwiththeconnectiontotheGateway/Router.SeeTroubleshootingsectionformoreinformation.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.2.1/STEP3‐CONNECTYOURDEVICETOYOURWI‐FIEXTENDERIfconnectingadeviceusingwiredEthernet• PlugoneendofanEthernetcable(notsupplied)intooneofthetwoyellowEthernetportsinthebackofyourWi‐FiExtender.• PlugtheotherendoftheEthernetcableintotheEthernetportofyournetworkdevice.Ifconnectingawirelessdevice:• AccesstheWi‐Fisettingonyourwirelessdevice,thenselectyourhomenetworkname(SSID).ThehomenetworkSSIDshouldbeshownonthestickerlocatedonthesideofyourgateway/router.• Enterthewirelesspassword(WPA2key)alsoshownonthestickerofthehome/gatewayrouter.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.3/TROUBLESHOOTINGThischapterlistssolutionsforissuesthatmaybeencounteredwhileusingyourWi‐FiExtender.3.1/STATUSLIGHTS3.1a/UNIFIEDBUTTONSTATUSLIGHT(LOCATEDONTHEFRONTOFWI‐FIEXTENDER):ConditionStatusLED colorWi-Fi Booster (WFB)NormalWhiteNormal Operation (solid)Booster bootup (fast blink)BlueWPS Pairing Mode (slow blink) (2-5 sec hold)GreyWi-Fi off TroubleYellowNo Connection to BHR4/5RedHardware Failure (solid)Overheat (fast blink)WPS Failure (1s on, 1s off, for up-to 120 seconds)GreenNot In UseOFFPowered off
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.1. ThefirstthingtocheckiswhetheryourWi‐FiExtenderispoweredon.2. Whenpoweredonandstartingup,theWi‐FiExtenderStatuslightwillblinkWhite.3. IftheUnifiedButtonstatuslightisyellow,thenbesureyourWi‐FiExtenderwirelessdeviceiswithinrangeofyourGatewayorRouter.4. RefertothePlacementIndicatorlightsontheBACKoftheWi‐FiExtender.3.1b/PLACEMENTINDICATORLIGHTS(LOCATEDONTHEBACKOFWI‐FIEXTENDER):5. If“TooFar”islitsolidRed,thentrymovingtheWi‐FiExtenderCLOSERtotheBHRGateway/Router.6. If“TooClose”islitsolidred,thentrymovingtheWi‐FiExtenderAWAYfromtheBHRGateway/Router.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.3.2/TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS1. IftheUnifiedButtonStatuslightissolidred,theWi‐FiExtenderispoweredonbutishavingahardwareissue.Tryunpluggingthepowercable,andwaitthree(3)minutesbeforere‐insertingthepowerplugagain.2. IftheUnifiedButtonStatuslightisflashingred,theWi‐FiExtenderispoweredonbutishavingahardwareoverheatissue.YoushouldunplugtheWi‐FiExtender,andwaitatleastthree(3)minutesbeforeattemptingtopoweronagain.Uponpowering‐on,ifthelightcontinuestoflashred,thenyoushouldunplugthedeviceandleaveitoff.Pleasecallthetechnicalsupportdepartmentofyourserviceprovider.3. Checktobesureyouarerunningthelatestsoftwareforyournetworkdevice.4. Tryturningyournetworkdevice’sWi‐Fioffandonandtrytoconnect.5. Ifyouhavemadeanychangesinyournetworksettingsandturningyournetworkdevice’sWi‐Fioffandondoesnothelp,trytorestartyournetworkdevice.6. AsafinaltipyoumayneedtoturnyourWi‐FiExtenders’Wi‐Fisettingsfromontooff,andbacktoonagainandapplythechanges.
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.4/NOTICESThischapterlistsvariouscomplianceandmodificationnotices,includingFCCandGPL.4.1a/FCCCLASSBEQUIPMENTThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment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tocorrecttheinterferencebyimplementingoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:1. Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna2. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver3. Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromtheonetowhichthereceiverisconnected4. Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradioortelevision
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.technicianforhelp4.1b/MODIFICATIONSTheFCCrequirestheusertobenotifiedthatanychangesormodificationsmadetothisdevicethatarenotexpresslyapprovedbyGreenwavemayvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.DeclarationofconformityforproductsmarkedwiththeFCClogo–UnitedStatesonly.ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseunwantedoperationNote:TocomplywithFCCRFexposurecompliancerequirements,theantennausedforthistransmittermustbeinstalledtoprovideaseparationdistanceofatleast32cmfromallpersonsandmustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter. Foroperationwithinthe5.15~5.25GHz/5.47~5.725GHzfrequencyrange,thisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorenvironments.ThisdevicemeetsalltheotherrequirementsspecifiedinPart15E,Section15.407oftheFCCRules. ForquestionsregardingyourproductortheFCCdeclaration,contact:GreenwaveSystemsInc200SpectrumCenterDrive,15thFloor(Suite1500),Irvine,CA92618Attn:FCCDeclaration
Copyright©2016GreenwaveSystems.AllRightsReserved.Caution:TheWi‐FiExtendermustbeinstalledinsidethehome.TheRouterisnotdesignedforexterior(outside)installation.4.2/GENERALPUBLICLICENSEThisproductcontainscertainsoftwarecodethatisdevelopedbythirdparties,includingsoftwarecodesubjecttotheGNUGeneralPublicLicense(“GPL”)orGNULessGeneralPublicLicense(“LGPL”).Copiesofthelicensesandadownloadablecopyofthesourcecodefortheopensourcesoftwarethatisusedinthisproductareavailableonthefollowingwebsite:http://www.greenwavesystems.com/opensource/Yo u mayalsoobtainacopyofthesourcecodeusedinthisproductviamail‐inrequest,foraperiodofthreeyearsafterinitialdateofproductpurchase.Fordetailsandmailingaddress,pleasevisithttp://www.greenwavesystems.com/opensource/AllopensourcesoftwarecontainedinthisproductisdistributedWITHOUTANYWARRANTY.Allsuchsoftwareissubjecttothecopyrightsoftheauthorsandtothetermsoftheapplicablelicensesincludedinthedownload.NOTE:Thisinformationisprovidedforthosewhowishtoeditorotherwisechangesuchprograms.Yo u donotneedacopyofanyofsuchopensourcesoftwaresourcecodetoinstalloroperatethedevice.Note:Thisinformationisprovidedforthosewhowishtoeditorotherwisechangesuchprograms.Youdonotneedacopyofanyofsuch
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