ActionTec WEB5500, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide Wireless Network Extender Model WEB5500 xxxx xxxx 000 rev 1 ...

Page 2: ...4 Front Panel 4 Back Panel 5 Accessing the Extender s GUI 6 Status 9 Wireless Setup 10 Advanced Setup 16 Specifications 19 Notices 21 Warranty 21 Important Safety Instructions 22 FCC Class B Equipment 23 Important Note on WiFi 24 Contact Information 25 Technical Support 25 1 ...

Page 3: ...o 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 currently in use and configured on the existing gateway modem while upgrading your wireless network to 802 11ac the latest fastest wireless standard This means that wherever you are in your house your WiFi tablet l...

Page 4: ... 802 11ac speeds without replacing your router Dual band concurrent radios for wireless throughput up to 2 Gbps 4x4 802 11ac 5 GHz solution 2x2 2 4 GHz radio Two gigabit Ethernet ports WPA2 and WPA security with AES encryption Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 3 ...

Page 5: ...d 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 4 Power 2 4GHz radio 5GHz radio Ethernet port 1 Ethernet port 2 ...

Page 6: ... the Extender Reset button restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds Dual port Gigabit Ethernet switch used for directly connecting the Extender to the gateway modem Labels indicate the factory default GUI access username and password network SSID names and security keys 5 ...

Page 7: ...teway modem 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 by entering 192 168 99 254 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 gateway modem as indicated below 4 Write down the ...

Page 8: ...Getting to Know the Extender 6 The Extender s Login 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 7 ...

Page 9: ...WEB5500 Wireless Network Extender The Extender s GUI s Status screen appears as shown below 8 ...

Page 10: ...atus 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 9 ...

Page 11: ...enu on the 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 o...

Page 12: ... wireless network When finished adjusting the settings in this screen click Apply Multiple SSID This option allows the user to setup different SSIDs wireless networks with different parameters Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop down menu Wireless Radio This option turns the Extender s wireless radio on and off 11 ...

Page 13: ...der s wireless radio will operate Wireless Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network in this text box Wireless Channel Width This option allows the user to select the channel width at which the Extender s wireless radio will operate Telus recommends using the default setting Wireless Channel Number This option allows the user to select the channel number at which the Extender s wireless ...

Page 14: ...value Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender s wireless network This screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only Note The Extender can be configured with the gateway router s wireless settings including security settings 13 ...

Page 15: ...ss clients via Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS an automatic wireless network connection protocol Only experienced network technicians should configure the settings in this screen Advanced Wireless Setup The Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be configured with multiple SSIDs 14 ...

Page 16: ... Extender 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: ...to be reapplied erasing all current settings Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state Firmware Restore The Firmware Restore screen lists the active and backup firmware versions available on the Extender Click Swap Firmware to switch the active firmware to the backup firmware and vice versa 17 ...

Page 19: ...If the version is the same as the current version applied to the Extender there is no need to upgrade the firmware If the online version is newer download it to a notebook computer 2 Make sure that this computer is connected to the Extender via Ethernet cable 3 Locate the firmware file by clicking Choose File 4 Select the file then click Start to Upgrade 5 The Extender s firmware is updated This m...

Page 20: ...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 2 10 100 1000 LED Indicators Power WiFi 2 4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz LAN Ethernet 1 LAN Ethernet 2 Gain and Impedance Gain 2 4GHz 5GHz radios 5 dBi per chain 19 ...

Page 21: ... FCC part 15 UL 60950 1 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 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: ...th 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 and batteries indicated in this manual if applicable Coaxial Cable If applicable the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connect...

Page 24: ...ment 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 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 tha...

Page 25: ... b 4 15 407 addressing RF Exposure from radio 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 For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible The device c...

Page 26: ...th 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...