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Dual Band 

802.11ac

User Guide

 

Wireless Network Adapter

Model # WEB6000Q

0535-0014-000 rev. 1

Summary of Contents for WEB6000Q

Page 1: ...Dual Band 802 11ac User Guide Wireless Network Adapter Model WEB6000Q 0535 0014 000 rev 1 ...

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: ...WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions 22 FCC Class B Equipment 23 Important Note on WiFi 24 Contact Information 25 Technical Support 25 2 ...

Page 4: ...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 currently in use and configured on the existing Actiontec gateway modem router This means that wherever you are in your house your Wi Fi tablet ...

Page 5: ...802 11ac WiFi radio Two Gigabit Ethernet ports Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802 11n and 4x4 802 11ac access point Multiple security offerings including MAC address filtering WEP and WPA Other options including WMM IP address management carrier remote support and management and upgradable firmware 4 ...

Page 6: ...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 5 Power 2 4GHz radio 5GHz radio Ethernet port 1 Ethernet port 2 ...

Page 7: ...ec to 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 6 ...

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

Page 9: ...f the Extender 5 Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser 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 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: ...omatically configured with the gateway router s wireless settings including security settings after being directly connected via Ethernet to the Actiontec GT784WN gateway We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the gateway router The Extender automatically imports the changes within 90 120 seconds When finished adjusting the settings in this screen click Apply 12 ...

Page 14: ...ce s available wireless network list Select 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 net...

Page 15: ...e best channel at every boot up Wireless Security Type This option allows the user to select the type of security applied to the Extender s wireless network Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value WPS The WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS an automatic wireless network connection protocol Only exper...

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: ... 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: ...ry FCC part 15 UL 60959 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: ...ate to state in the United States from province to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world 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 ...

Page 23: ...ock 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 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 Note you may need to rewor...

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 Canada market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible The d...

Page 26: ...ectronics Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 United States Tel 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 25 ...

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