Manhattan 525695, User Manual

Page 1: ...WIRELESS RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL MODEL 525695 MH 525695 UM 0315 01 ...

Page 2: ...Changing the name of the wireless network name SSID 16 4 3 2 Setting up the device as an access point 16 4 3 3 Changing the IP address of the wireless range extender 18 4 3 4 Using the wireless schedule function 19 4 3 5 Changing wireless security 20 4 3 6 Saving and reloading settings 20 4 3 7 Reset the device to factory default settings 21 4 3 8 Time Settings 22 4 3 9 Changing the administrator ...

Page 3: ... mobile data bill Better wireless signal strength also means that your wireless connection speed will be faster over a larger area and thanks to its dual band capability you can extend the range of a traditional 2 4 GHz Wireless N network as well as a state of the art 5 GHz Wireless AC network Enjoy a lag free online gaming experience or watch streaming video in full HD Even better the range exten...

Page 4: ... new devices to an existing network without entering long passphrases So what does this all mean for you If your wireless router is a newer device there is a good chance that it is equipped with a WPS push button in which case you are in luck because adding the wireless range extender to your network will take just a couple of minutes If the router is a little bit older and does not support WPS th...

Page 5: ...top is connected to the LAN port WAN LAN Off No device is connected to the WAN LAN port On A device is connected to the WAN LAN port and an active link has been established Flashing A device is connected to the WAN LAN port an active link has been established and data is being transmitted This is the normal operational state if a computer or laptop is connected to the port or if you have connected...

Page 6: ...ust be chosen carefully Make sure that you are close enough to your wireless router so that the wireless signal is still relatively strong If you move too far away from the wireless router and the wireless signal is already quite weak in that location you will not be able to achieve good results Use a wireless device and check the signal strength in the location where you plan to install the range...

Page 7: ...s network name called SSID and the existing wireless security for instance the WPA2 encryption key Note If you want to change the SSID of the amplified wireless network of the Manhattan Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender you can do that in the administrator settings with any standard Web browser See Section 4 Configuration Options for further details Should you run into problems with the WPS ...

Page 8: ...rnet Explorer A standard network cable e g the cable provided in the packaging of the Manhattan Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender Step 1 Connect the Manhattan Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender to your computer s LAN using the included network cable Start the computer and allow it to finish booting Confirm that the LAN LED on the wireless range extender is illuminated Step 2 Launch your...

Page 9: ...ting the correct encryption type authentication mode or cipher suite The range extender fills that out for you automatically The wireless password must be entered in the Security key field Be sure to type the password correctly You can activate the Unmask option to see the password in clear text In the next two fields you can type in the SSID wireless network name of the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz AC netwo...

Page 10: ...hattan50RP and enjoy the increased signal strength Below you can see the original wireless network named Manhattan and the newly created wireless network Manhattan24RP You can also see that the signal strength of the new network is quite a bit stronger because it is the range extended network Click on Connect to join the network Type in the security key of your wireless network and then click OK t...

Page 11: ... as a wireless router albeit only as a basic one While it is not meant to replace your stationary wireless router in your home it can fulfill the role should the need arise It can also come in handy when you are traveling and end up staying in a hotel that only offers wired Internet service stranger things have happened or perhaps the wireless service is spotty and using the hotel s LAN connection...

Page 12: ...nformation for you to use Type in the IP address subnet mask default gateway and at least one DNS server Note If you are using the Manhattan wireless range extender in your home network or in a hotel while you are traveling it is very unlikely that this is the right option for you Option 3 ADSL Dial up PPPoE If your Internet connection is PPPoE based DSL and requires a user name and password to co...

Page 13: ...the IP address of the range extender to be in the same range as the rest of your network are a geek and want to know everything 4 1 CONNECTING TO THE ADMINISTRATOR WEB INTERFACE The default IP address of the Manhattan Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender is 192 168 2 2 Any computer that has a matching IP address i e in the range 192 168 2 3 192 168 2 254 can connect to the range extender Web UI...

Page 14: ...that is being extended Once the wireless range extender is set up and operates as a repeater it receives its IP address from the wireless router in your network just like any of your PCs laptops phones or tablets In order to access the Web admin UI open the address http manhattan repeater in your Web browser Alternatively you can check your wireless router s DHCP log to see which IP address the wi...

Page 15: ...puter LAN port to a LAN port on wireless range extender Wireless Join the wireless network with the name Manhattan24 or Manhattan50 Regardless of whether you connected wirelessly or wired the IP settings of your computer s network adapter should be set to Automatic If you have a static IP setup you must temporarily change the IP address to be in the range of 192 168 2 xxx where xxx must not equal ...

Page 16: ...ice as an access point In addition to being a wireless range extender the device can function as a regular access point An access point connects wireless and wired devices so that they can communicate in a network That is exactly what a typical wireless router in a home network does except the wireless router also manages the connection to the Internet of multiple devices at the same time That is ...

Page 17: ...d if you want the security encryption to provide actual security WPA2 is what should be used in almost all cases If you have older wireless devices that have trouble with WPA2 encryption you can enable WPA WPA2 encryption This mode activates both WPA TKIP less secure and WPA2 AES more secure which diminishes performance and weakens the security of your network While still much better than WEP WPA2...

Page 18: ...n on the interface is the DHCP function The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a standardized network protocol used on Internet Protocol IP networks for dynamically distributing network configuration parameters such as IP addresses for interfaces and services With DHCP computers request IP addresses and networking parameters automatically from a DHCP server reducing the need for a network...

Page 19: ...et it has to be done via the Manhattan device And that is where the schedule function comes in The example below illustrates how to set up a schedule that allows wireless access from 6 am to 10 pm from Sunday night to Thursday night and 6 am to midnight on Friday and Saturday night To get started you need to log in to the Web admin UI of the wireless range extender See Section 4 1 Next click Sched...

Page 20: ...k WEP should really only be used if you have legacy equipment that s so old it won t even support WPA encryption Note Keep in mind that the Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender is equipped with two wireless radios so you need to make sure that both the 2 4 GHz and the 5 GHz AC are secured 4 3 6 Saving and reloading settings Your Manhattan Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender allows you to sa...

Page 21: ... button for 10 seconds using a paper clip then release The device will reboot and 30 seconds later the device is set back to factory default values b Factory reset using administration Web UI In the administrator interface click Save Reload Settings Next click Load default then confirm by clicking OK to perform the hardware reset When you see the message below the wireless range extender is being ...

Page 22: ...then click Apply 4 3 9 Changing the administrator password In order to prevent unauthorized access to the Web admin UI we recommend that you change the password as soon as possible To do this you first need to log in to the Web admin UI then click Password Type in the user name admin then the new password in the field below Repeat the new password in the third field then click Apply After this you...

Page 23: ...the Product Details page Save it on the computer hard drive and unzip the file In order to install new firmware proceed as follows After you log in to the Web admin UI select Upgrade firmware Click Browse then select the file you previously downloaded and uncompressed Click Upload to begin the upgrade process A progress bar will slowly fill up as the upgrade takes place This process must not be in...

Page 24: ... e g 192 168 2 50 Refer to the instructions that came with your computer for information on how to change the IP address on the network adapter in your computer for any operating system that is not explained in this user manual 5 1 WINDOWS 8 1 If you are using a PC move the mouse cursor to the bottom or top right corner of the screen and select the cog icon for Settings If you are using a tablet s...

Page 25: ... Right click your network adapter and select Properties 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 from the list and click Properties 8 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 from the list and click Properties 9 Enter the information as shown below then click OK to save the settings ...

Page 26: ...ng Center 2 Click on Change adapter settings 3 Right click your network adapter and select Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 from the list and click Properties 5 Enter the information as shown below then click OK to save the settings ...

Page 27: ...ctions icon in the control panel 2 Right click the connection e g Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP from the list and click Properties 4 Enter the information as shown below then click OK to save the settings ...

Page 28: ...Network icon 3 Select either Built in Ethernet or AirPort depending on how you connect to the wireless range extender then click Configure 4 Set the value for Configure IPv4 to Manually and enter 192 168 2 50 in the IP Address field Click Apply Now not shown in the screen shot to save the settings ...

Page 29: ...uter Refer to Section 2 2 Manual Installation I don t know the password of my wireless network and cannot connect the wireless range extender to my network If the wireless network is password protected then you can either connect the wireless range extender via WPS should your wireless router support it or manually by entering the wireless passphrase If you have forgotten the password there is no ...

Page 30: ... Router Flash memory 16 MB SDRAM 128 MB Certifications FCC Class B CE RoHS Wireless Wireless 5 0 GHz link speed up to 433 Mbps Wireless 2 4 GHz link speed up to 300 Mbps Wireless security WEP encryption 64 128 bit WPA TKIP WPA2 AES WPA2 mixed LEDs Power LAN LAN WAN WiFi WPS Power Internal 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 3 3 watts max Environmental Dimensions 78 0 L x 62 3 W x 60 H mm 3 1 x ...

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