ActionTec W B6 00Q Series User manual

User Guidev1
Wireless Network Extender
Model # WxB6x00Q

Table of Contents
Table 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
Specications 19
Notices 21
Warranty 21
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Important Safety Instructions 22
FCC Class B Equipment 23
Technical Support 25
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Introduction
Congratulations for purchasing the Actiontec WxB6x00Q Wireless
Network Extender. e Extender is a wireless network extender with dual
concurrent radios supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation in
802.11 a/b/g/n, and also 5GHz in 802.11ac. 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.
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. is physical
connection not only extends the signal, but allows the Extender to import
and automatically congure itself with the
same network ID/SSID and password that is
currently in use and congured on the
existing gateway/modem. is means that
wherever you are in your house, your WiFi
tablet, laptop, phone, or wireless device will
automatically connect to Internet without you
having to nd a new network name or enter
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 WiFi connection, while
freeing up the 2.4GHz band for legacy or
older devices.
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Features
• 2.4 and 5 gigahertz dual concurrent 802.11 b/g/n WiFi radios
• 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi radio
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 and 4x4 802.11n access point
• Multiple security oerings, including, MAC address ltering, WEP,
and WPA
• Other options, including, WMM, IP address management, and
rmware upgrade and restore
• MoCA 2.0 (WCB6000Q)
• Bonded MoCA (WCB62000Q)
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Getting to Know the Extender
is chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs,
ports, and buttons.
Front Panel
e front panel features LEDs that illuminate in green when the
operation of power, available ports and wireless bands are functioning
and in use.
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Back Panel
•Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 5V DC, 2A,
made by APD, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the WxB6x00Q.
•Reset 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.
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Accessing the Extender’s GUI
e Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that
includes user-congurable settings. Some of these settings should be
accessed by experienced network technicians only.
To congure the network 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. e gateway/modem’s GUI appears. e IP address of the Extender
should be displayed on the Main or Home screen of an Actiontec
gateway/modem, as indicated below.
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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.
6. e 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 gure, below).
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Accessing the GUI
e Extender’s GUI’s Status screen appears, as shown below.
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Status
e rst GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be
generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. is screen
contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network
stations, and product information about the Extender. ere are no
congurable settings available in this screen.
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Accessing the GUI
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
side. ese settings congure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless
network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced
network technician only. 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). is screen displays various characteristics of the
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Basic Setup
e Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings
regarding the Extender’s wireless network security.
Note: e Extender is automatically congured with they
gateway/router’s wireless settings (including security settings)
aer being connected to the gateway/router network. We
recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on
the gateway/router. Aer this is done, reboot the Extender; its
wireless security settings will update automatically.
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When nished adjusting the settings in this screen, click Apply.
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Accessing the GUI
Multiple SSID
is option allows the user to setup dierent SSIDs (wireless
networks) with dierent parameters. Select the option desired from
the Multiple SSID drop-down menu.
Wireless Radio
is option turns the Extender’s wireless radio on and o.
SSID Broadcast
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.
Transmit Power
is option controls the power of the Extender’s wireless radio. We
recommend leaving this setting at 100%.
Wireless Band
is 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 Width
is option allows the user to select the channel width at which the
Extender’s wireless radio will operate.
Wireless Channel Number
is option allows the user to select the channel number at which the
Extender’s wireless radio will operate.
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Wireless Security Type
is option allows the user to select the type of security applied to the
Extender’s wireless network.
Password Phrase
is option allows the user to enter a password phrase, which will
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WPS
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gure the
settings in this screen.
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Accessing the GUI
Wireless Access Control
e Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced
settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced
network technicians should congure these settings.
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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side. ese settings congure
various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. ey should
be adjusted by an experienced network technicians only.
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Management
e Management screen (above) allows the Extender’s IP address settings
to be modied. Only experienced network technicians should change
these settings.
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Accessing the GUI
Change Password
e Change Password screen allows the user to change the password that
allows access to the GUI. To change, enter the current password, enter
and re-enter the 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.
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Factory Default
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.
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Language Settings
e Language Settings screen 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.
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Specications
Model Number
WxB6x00Q
Certications
Wi-Fi
WPS
IP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n IEEE standard 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
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