ActionTec W B6 00Q Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guidev1 Wireless Network Extender Model WxB6x00Q ...

Page 2: ...ble of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Getting to Know the Extender 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Accessing the Extender s GUI 7 Status 10 Wireless Setup 11 Advanced Setup 16 Specifications 19 Notices 21 Warranty 21 1 ...

Page 3: ...WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions 22 FCC Class B Equipment 23 Technical Support 25 2 ...

Page 4: ...sting wireless signal is weak and then being physically connected directly to your gateway modem This physical connection not only extends the signal but allows the Extender to import and automatically configure itself with the same network ID SSID and password that is currently in use and configured on the existing gateway modem This means that wherever you are in your house your WiFi tablet lapt...

Page 5: ...802 11ac WiFi radio Two Gigabit Ethernet ports Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 and 4x4 802 11n access point Multiple security offerings including MAC address filtering WEP and WPA Other options including WMM IP address management and firmware upgrade and restore MoCA 2 0 WCB6000Q Bonded MoCA WCB62000Q 4 ...

Page 6: ...apter describes the location and uses of the Extender s LEDs ports and buttons Front Panel The front panel features LEDs that illuminate in green when the operation of power available ports and wireless bands are functioning and in use 5 ...

Page 7: ...eset button restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds Coax port used to connect the Extender to your coaxial network Dual port Gigabit Ethernet switch used for the Ethernet installation s Labels indicate the factory default GUI access username password Network SSID names and security keys 6 ...

Page 8: ...etwork settings of the Extender 1 Ensure that the Extender is connected to an Actiontec gateway modem and that both devices are powered on 2 On a computer connected to the network log in to the gateway modem by entering 192 168 1 254 into the address bar of a web browser 3 The gateway modem s GUI appears The IP address of the Extender should be displayed on the Main or Home screen of an Actiontec ...

Page 9: ... Extender 5 Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser 6 The Extender s Reset Password screen appears Enter the Extender s Username and Password found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender see second figure below 8 ...

Page 10: ...Accessing the GUI The Extender s GUI s Status screen appears as shown below 9 ...

Page 11: ...Status screen which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar This screen contains basic information about the Extender s wireless status network stations and product information about the Extender There are no configurable settings available in this screen 10 ...

Page 12: ...he left side These settings configure various aspects of the Extender s wireless network and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only The exceptions are the settings contained in the Basic Setup screen Wireless Network List Selecting Wireless Network List generates the Wireless Network List screen above This screen displays various characteristics of the Ex...

Page 13: ...matically configured with they gateway router s wireless settings including security settings after being connected to the gateway router network We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the gateway router After this is done reboot the Extender its wireless security settings will update automatically When finished adjusting the settings in this screen click Apply 12 ...

Page 14: ... Enable or Disable by clicking in the appropriate radio button Transmit Power This option controls the power of the Extender s wireless radio We recommend leaving this setting at 100 Wireless Band This option allows the user to select the bandwidth at which the Extender s wireless radio will operate Wireless Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network in this text box Wireless Channel Widt...

Page 15: ...ender s wireless network Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a password phrase which will WPS The 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 configure the settings in this screen 14 ...

Page 16: ...GUI Wireless Access Control The Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender s wireless network Only experienced network technicians should configure these settings 15 ...

Page 17: ...vanced settings accessed through the menu on the left side These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI They should be adjusted by an experienced network technicians only Management The Management screen above allows the Extender s IP address settings to be modified Only experienced network technicians should change these settings 16 ...

Page 18: ...new password then click Apply Be sure to write the password down and keep it somewhere safe as it will be needed to access the Extender s GUI in the future Factory Default The 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 17 ...

Page 19: ... allows the Extender s GUI language to be changed Options include Auto detect English and French Selecting Auto detect causes the Extender to automatically select the language English or French based on the language being used on the connected computer To save changes click Apply 18 ...

Page 20: ...tandard 5GHz 2 4GHz LAN MoCA for WCB6000Q WCB6200Q LAN Ethernet Ports 10 100 1000 2 LAN Connections for WCB6000Q WCB6200Q LAN MoCA frequency 1125 MHz 1425 MHz 6 channel Gain 2 4GHz 5GHz radios 5 dBi per chain LED Indicators Power MoCA WiFi 2 4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz LAN Ethernet 1 LAN Ethernet 2 19 ...

Page 21: ...FCC part 15 UL 60959 1 Environmental Operating temperature 0º to 45º C 32º to 113º F Storage temperature 0º to 70º C 32º to 158º F Operating humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Altitude 197 ft to 7000 ft Note Specifications are subject to change without notice 20 ...

Page 22: ...ay 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 modified 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 ph...

Page 23: ...dance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual if applicable Coaxial Cable If applicable the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connected to ...

Page 24: ... radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 ap...

Page 25: ...io frequency devices as defined in Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields The equipment should be installed more than 30 cm 12 in from your body or nearby persons Only channel 1 11 can be operated for the 2 4 GHz ISM band and channels 36 to 48 and 149 165 for the UNII and ISM Bands Channels 52 64 and 100 144 are available if the devic...

Page 26: ...ical 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 888 436 0657 25 ...