ActionTec WCB3000N User manual

Dual-Band
Wireless Network
Extender
Model #: WCB3000N
User Manual
Ver 1.0

Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1
Introduction 3
Features 4
Getting to Know the WCB3000N 5
Front Panel 5
Back Panel 5
Accessing the Extender’s GUI 7
System Preferences 9
Status 9
Wireless Setup 10
Advanced Setup 15
Specications 18
Notices 21
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Warranty 21
GPL Info 21
EU CE Declaration of Conformity 22
Technical Support 22
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Introduction
e WCB3000N is a Wireless Extender with dual concurrent radios
supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation. is allows the WECB to
connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers and
gaming platforms up to the most current Apple and Android tablets,
laptops, media platforms and smart
phones.
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e WCB 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 Telus gateway/modem.
is physical connection not only
extends the signal, but allows the
WCB3000 to import and
automatically congure itself with
the same network ID/SSID and password that is currently in use and
congured on your existing gateway/modem. is means that wherever
you are in your house, your WiFi tablet, laptop or phone will
automatically connect to Internet without you having to nd a new
network name or enter security keys.
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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 WiFi radios
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n access point
• Multiple security offerings: MAC address ltering, WEP, and WPA
• Other options: WMM and IP address management!
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Getting to Know the
WCB3000N
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
•e WCB3000N has a 2 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch utilized for
Ethernet installation of the device.
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•e Coax/MoCA connector is not used nor supported for Telus
installation.
•Reset Button: Holding the reset button down for 10 seconds will restore
the unit back to the original factory default settings.
•e Power port is used to connect the Power Cord to the WCB3000N.
•e label indicates the factory default GUI access username, password,
Network SSID names and security keys.
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Accessing the Extender’s GUI
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To congure the settings of your WCB3000N Wireless Extender:
1. Ensure that your WCB3000 WiFi Extender is connected to your
Actiontec or Zyxel gateway/modem, and that both units are powered
on.
2. Log in to your Actiontec or Zyxel gateway/modem by entering
192.168.1.254 into the address bar of your Internet browser. e IP
address of your WCB3000N should be displayed on the main or
Home page of the Actiontec and on the Status page of the Zyxel.
3. e Extender’s GUI “Status” screen appears, as shown below.
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4. When you determine the IP address assigned to your WCB3000 and "
then enter that IP address into the address bar of your browser, you "
will be led to the WCB3000N graphical user interface (GUI) Login "
page.
5. Enter “admin” (all lower case) for the User Name and for the "
Password, enter the password indicated on the label located on the "
back of the WCB3000N.
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System Preferences
System Preferences
e Wireless Network Extender features an onboard graphical user
interface (GUI) that includes user-congurable settings. Some of these
settings should be accessed by experienced users only.
Status
e rst GUI screen that appears is the “Status” screen. is screen
contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless connection,
network status, MoCA status, and information about the Extender’s
rmware. ere are no congurable settings available in this screen.!
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Wireless Setup
Selecting “Wireless Setup” 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 of the
screen. ese settings congure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless
network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced
user only. e exceptions are the settings contained in the “Wireless
Security” screen.
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Wireless Network List
Selecting Wireless Network List from any GUI screen generates a
“Wireless Network List” screen (above). is screen displays various
characteristics of the Extender’s wireless networks. Clicking “Edit”
generates the “Wireless Security” screen.
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System Preferences
Wireless Security
e “Wireless Security” wireless network screen contains various settings
regarding the Extender’s wireless network security.
Note: e Extender is automatically congured with the router/
gateway’s wireless settings (including security settings) aer
being connected to the Ethernet network. We recommend that all
wireless security changes be performed on the router/gateway as
its wireless settings will update automatically to the WCB3000N.
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To change the wireless security settings on the Extender’s network:
(Note: to manually congure the wireless settings on the Extender, the "Auto
Congure" check-box on the Advanced Set Up GUI page must be empty.)
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1. Select a wireless operating frequency (2.4 or 5 GHz).
2. Select an SSID.
3. Enter a “Wireless Network Name.”
4. Select a wireless frequency band from the “Wireless Band” drop-
down menu.
5. Choose "Wireless Data Rate" (“Auto” is recommended), and enable
SSID Broadcast.
6. Select a security type. If WEP is chosen, enter one or more keys in the
“Key” text boxes. If WPA is chosen, select a “MODE,” “CYPHER,”
and “Authentication Mode,” then enter a “PSK Key.”"
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Note: WEP security is only available if the router/gateway is
congured for WEP.
7. Click Apply.
Multiple SSID
e “Multiple SSID” wireless network screen allows the Extender to form
two different wireless networks, with one on each frequency. To do this,
select the “Wireless Operation Frequency” (2.4 or 5 GHz), enable the
“SSID State” and enter a name for the network. Finally, click Apply.!
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System Preferences
WPS
e “WPS” wireless network screen allows the Extender to accept wireless
clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network
connection protocol. Only experienced users should congure the
settings in this screen.
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Wireless Access Control
e “Advanced Wireless Setup” wireless network screen contains a
number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network.
Only experienced users should congure these settings.
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System Preferences
Advanced Setup
Selecting “Advanced Setup” 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 of the screen. ese settings
congure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI.
ey should be adjusted by experienced users only.
If the box next to Auto Congure is checked, then the Extender will
always reect and import SSID and security settings from the gateway. If
you wish to congure the Extender manually with different settings than
your gateway/modem, then uncheck this box.
Management
e “Management” advanced setup screen (above) allows the Extender’s
IP address settings to be modied. Only experienced users should change
these settings.
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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.
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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 it's original factory
settings.
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System Preferences
Language Settings
e “Language Settings” advanced setup 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
WCB3000N
Wireless Security
•Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
•WEP, TKIP, AES Encryption
•Pre-Shared Key (PSK)
•MAC Address Filtering
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Wireless
•802.11 a/b/g/n
•2x2 antenna
•Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Certied
•WPS Certied
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LAN Interfaces
•Two 10/100/1000
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Physical Specications
LED Indicators
•1 Power
•2 Wireless
•1 Coax (not in use for Telus installations)
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Specications
•2 Ethernet
•1 WPS Button and LED
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External Connectors
•2 RJ-45
•1 Coax F Connector (not used for Telus installations)
•1 DC Power Input
•1 Factory Default Reset Button
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Hardware
•FlashRom 16 MB
•SDRAM: 64 MB
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Power Requirements
•Supply Voltage Range: 100VAC - 240 VAC (50/60 Hz)
•Power Consumption: Less than 7.2W +/- 5%
•Maximum Current: 1.5A
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