Actiontec Electronics LNQWCB5200 11acWireless Network Extender User Manual

Wireless

Network Extender

Model # WCB5200

User Guide

xxxx-xxxx-000 rev. 1

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features

Getting to Know the Extender

Front Panel

Back Panel

Installing the Extender

Syncing Wi-Fi

Connecting the Extender

Accessing the Extender’s Settings

Status

Wireless Setup

MoCA Setup

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WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender

Advanced Setup

Speci

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Notices

Warranty

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Class B Equipment

Important Note on WiFi

Contact Information

Technical Support

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Introduction

Th e Actiontec WCB5200 is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and 802.11ac (5GHz). Th is allows the Extender to connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers, and gaming platforms, up to the most current (and future) Apple and Android tablets, laptops, media platforms, and smartphones.

Th e Extender works by being placed in a central location of the home, or in a location where the existing wireless signal is weak, and then being physically connected directly to your gateway/modem. Th is physical connection not only extends the signal, but allows the Extender to import and automatically con fi gure itself with the same network ID/SSID and password currently in use and con fi gured on the existing gateway/ modem. Th is means that wherever you are in your house, your WiFi tablet, laptop, phone, or wireless device will automatically connect to the

Internet without anyone having to fi nd a new network name or entering additional security keys.

For users with newer mobile devices, tablets, and laptops, connections through the 5GHz radio can markedly increase the performance and speed of your Wi-Fi connection, while freeing up the 2.4GHz band for legacy or older devices.

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Features

• 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual concurrent 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi radios

• 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi radio

• Four Ethernet ports (Gigabit)

• One coaxial port (MoCA 2.0)

• Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n and 2x2 802.11ac access point

• Multiple security o ff erings, including, MAC address fi ltering, and

WPA

• Other options include WMM, IP address management, carrier remote support and management, and upgradable fi rmware

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Getting to Know the Extender

Th is chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs, ports, and buttons.

Front Panel

Th e front panel features LEDs that illuminate green when power, available ports, and/or wireless bands are functioning and in use.

Power

5GHz radio

2.4GHz radio

LAN

Coax

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Back Panel

• Power port : used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V DC,

1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU, or external, 12V

DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the Extender.

• Reset button : restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds.

• Coax port : used for connecting the Extender to a coaxial network.

• Four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch : used for directly connecting the

Extender to the gateway/modem or other Ethernet devices.

• Labels: indicate the factory default GUI access username and password, network SSID names, and security keys.

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Th ere are two parts to installing an Extender: Syncing Wi-Fi (see below), and Connecting the Extender (see page 8).

Syncing Wi-Fi

To sync the Extender with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings:

1. Place the Extender next to the gateway/modem.

2. Plug the Extender’s power adapter into the Power port of the

Extender, and the other end into an electrical wall outlet.

3. Press the WPS button on both the Extender and the gateway/modem simultaneously for ten seconds.

4. Make sure the WPS button on the Extender is glowing green. If the

WPS button glows red, try syncing the Wi-Fi settings again. Th e

Extender can also be manually con fi gured to connect with the gateway/modem’s wireless network (see “Wireless Setup” on page 14).

Th e Extender is now synced with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings.

Unplug the Extender and its power cable and continue on to the next section of this chapter, “Connecting the Extender.”

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Connecting the Extender

Now that the Extender is synced with the gateway/modem’s wireless network, it can be connected to the gateway/modem’s MoCA network and placed in another area or room of the home/o ffi ce. To do this:

1. Place the Extender in an area where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or spotty. A coaxial outlet must be available nearby.

2. Connect the included coaxial cable into the Coax port on the rear panel of the Extender.

3. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable into the nearby coaxial outlet.

4. Plug the Extender’s power adapter into the Power port of the

Extender, and the other end into an electrical wall outlet.

5. If applicable, connect an Ethernet cable between one of the Extender’s

LAN ports and the Ethernet port of a non-wireless device (wireless devices will connect via the wireless network). Th e con fi guration should look similar to the fi gure, below:

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6. Wait until the Coax and Wireless LEDs on the front panel of the

Extender glow green. Th is may take a few minutes.

The Extender is now synced, installed, and extending the gateway/modem’s wireless network in a previously weak area. Using the wireless network will be a seamless experience, as the wireless devices will switch between connecting to the Extender and the gateway/router automatically.

Using a Coaxial Splitter

If another device is using the coaxial outlet needed from step 3 in the previous procedure, perform the following steps:

1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the coaxial outlet.

2. Connect a coaxial cable between the coaxial outlet and the single port on a two-way coaxial splitter.

3. Connect the coaxial cable disconnected in step 1of this procedure to one of the dual ports on the splitter.

4. Connect a coaxial cable between the Coax port of the Extender and the other dual port on the splitter.

Th e fi nal con fi guration should be similar to the inset in the fi gure on the previous page.

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Accessing the Extender’s

Settings

Th e Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that includes user-con fi gurable settings. Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced network technicians only.

To con fi gure the network settings of the Extender:

1. Ensure that the Extender is connected to a gateway/modem’s MoCA coaxial network, and that both devices are powered on.

2. On a computer connected to the same network as the gateway/ modem and Extender, log in to the gateway/modem’s GUI. Th e IP address for this log in will vary between di ff erent gateway/modems.

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Th e gateway/modem’s GUI appears. Find the Extender by its MAC

ID from the list of connected devices or status screen. Th e MAC ID of the Extender is provided on a sticker located on the rear panel of the

Extender.

4. Write down the IP address of the Extender.

5. Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser.

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Th e Extender’s Status screen appears. Enter the Extender’s username and password (found on the label located on the back panel of the

Extender) in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen.

Th e Extender’s GUI’s Status screen appears, as shown below:

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Accessing Settings

Status

Th e fi rst GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. Th is screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network stations, and product information about the con fi gurable settings available in this screen.

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Wireless Setup

Clicking the Wireless Setup icon from the menu bar of any of the

Extender’s GUI screens generates the Wireless Network List screen.

Additional wireless settings can be accessed from the menu on the le ft side. Th ese settings con fi gure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only. Th e exceptions are the settings contained in the

Basic Setup screen.

Wireless Network List

Selecting Wireless Network List generates the Wireless Network List screen (above). Th is screen displays various parameters of the Extender’s wireless networks.

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Basic Setup

Th e Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network, which are described below.

When fi nished adjusting the settings in this screen, click Apply .

Multiple SSID

Th is option allows the user to setup di ff erent SSIDs (wireless networks) with di ff erent parameters. Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop-down menu.

Wireless Radio

Th is option turns the Extender’s wireless radio on and o ff .

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SSID Enable

Th is option controls whether or not the name of the network is broadcast to other wireless devices (usually, in the device’s available wireless network list). Select Enable or Disable by clicking in the appropriate radio button.

Wireless Band

Th is option allows the user to select the bandwidth at which the

Extender’s wireless radio will operate.

Wireless Network Name

If changing the name of the Extender’s wireless network, enter the new name in this text box.

Wireless Channel Width

Th is option allows the user to select the channel width at which the

Extender’s wireless radio will operate. We recommend using the default setting.

Extension Channel

Th is option allows the user to select the extension channel for the

Extender’s wireless radio. We recommend using the default setting.

Wireless Channel Number

Th is option allows the user to select the channel number at which the

Extender’s wireless radio will operate. We recommend leaving the channel number as is. Th e Extender and the gateway/router it is connected to will automatically scan for the best channel at every boot up.

Wireless Security Type

Th is option allows the user to select the type of security applied to the

Extender’s wireless network.

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Password Phrase

Th is option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value.

Wireless Security

Th e Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender’s wireless network. Th is screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only.

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WPS

Th e WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol. Only experienced network technicians should con fi gure the settings in this screen.

Advanced Wireless Setup

Th e Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be con fi gured with multiple SSIDs (network names).

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Wireless Access Control

Th e Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced network technicians should con fi gure these settings.

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MoCA Setup

Clicking the MoCA Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen. Th is screen allows the user to adjust various settings regarding the Extender’s MoCA coaxial connection. Th ese settings should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only.

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Advanced Setup

Clicking the Advanced Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Management screen, along with other advanced settings accessed through the menu on the le ft side. Th ese settings con fi gure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. Th ey should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only.

Management

Th e Management screen (above) allows the Extender’s IP address settings to be modi fi ed. Only experienced network technicians should change these settings.

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Factory Default

Th e Factory Default advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s factory default settings to be reapplied, erasing all current settings. Click Restore

Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state.

Firmware Upgrade

Th e Firmware Upgrade advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s fi rmware to be upgraded. Once the upgrade fi le has been downloaded and located, click Start to Upgrade .

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Language

Th e Language advanced setting screen allows the user to apply another language to the Extender’s GUI. Select the language from the Language drop-down menu, then click Apply .

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Speci

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Model Number

WCB5200

Wireless

Wi-Fi (a, b, g, n, ac)

WPA, WPA2

WMM

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

IP

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz

LAN Connections

Ethernet ports (4): 10/100/1000

Coaxial port (1): MoCA 2.0

LED Indicators

Power, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN, Coax, WPS

Antennas

2x2 : internal 2.4 GHz

2 x2 : internal, 5 GHz

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Power

External, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU

External, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU

Regulatory

FCC part 15B and 15C, UL

Environmental

Operating temperature - 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)

Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF)

Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing

Storage humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing

Altitude : -197 ft . to 7000 ft .

Note : Speci fi cations are subject to change without notice.

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Notices

Warranty

Th is product has a one-year Limited Hardware Warranty and 90-day free so ft ware updates from date of purchase.

Local Law

Th is Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer speci fi c legal rights.

Th e customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States

To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Statement shall be deemed modi fi ed to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer.

Go to http://www.actiontec.com/products/warranty.php for more information.

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Important Safety Instructions

Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following:

• Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement; only clean with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus including ampli fi ers that produce heat.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual, if applicable.

Coaxial Cable

If applicable, the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connected to the

Earth at the building entrance per ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical

Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, “Grounding of Outer Conductive

Shield of a Coaxial Cable,” or in accordance with local regulation

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Notices

FCC Class B Equipment

Th is 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. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th is 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 o ff and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by implementing one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the device;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected (applicable only to powerline products);

• Consult the dealer or an experience radio or television technician for help.

Modi

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The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec

Electronics, Inc, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked With the FCC logo

Th is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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Th is device may not cause harmful interference;

2.

Th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Important Note on WiFi

If applicable, this equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Th e radio has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in

CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 15.247 (b) (4),15.407 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as de fi ned in “Evaluating Compliance with

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields.” Th e equipment should be installed more than 30 cm (~12 in.) from your body or nearby persons.

For product available in the U.S. market, only channels 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.

Th e device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

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Notices

Th e maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825

MHz shall comp with the e.i.r.p. limits speci fi ed for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.

Th e transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contact Information

For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact:

Actiontec Electronics, Inc

760 North Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

United States

Phone: (408) 752-7700

Fax: (408) 541-9003

Technical Support

Go to www.actiontec.com/support for product support, updates, and more information including:

• Firmware updates

• Troubleshooting

• Registration

• FAQs

Technical Support Phone Number

United States: 1-888-436-0657

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