AirLive W6184QAX User manual

User Manual
Wi-Fi 6 AX 1800 Indoor Gigabit Router
#W6184QAX

INDEX
1.Product Overview................................................................................................................... 2
2.LED Description ...................................................................................................................... 2
3. Back Panel.............................................................................................................................. 3
4.CONNECTIONS and SETUP STEPS ........................................................................................... 4
5.Login to your Router............................................................................................................... 4
6. MESH SETUP STEPS................................................................................................................ 5
Option 01 WIRED MESH SETUP ............................................................................................. 5
Option 02 WIRELESS MESH SETUP ........................................................................................ 6
7.Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 6
8.Main Setup (Home) .............................................................................................................. 12
9.Internet................................................................................................................................. 15
10.Wireless.............................................................................................................................. 21
11.LAN ..................................................................................................................................... 25
12.Advanced............................................................................................................................ 26
FAQ .......................................................................................................................................... 45

1.Product Overview
Model: W6184QAX
This is an Ethernet uplink wireless Router with Mesh for home users, it is designed
for expanding home network coverage and providing 2.4GHz and 5GHz high-speed
connection speed. The device offers 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 for WAN port,3 for
LAN port), 2*2 2.4GHz(11ax) +2*2 5GHz(11ax) Wi-Fi.
2.LED Description
Name
Color
Description
Status
Power Blue The device is normally powered ON
The device is not powered on OFF
WAN Blue The WAN Interface is connected normally ON
No WAN Connected OFF
WIFI Blue WLAN （2.4GHz or 5GHz）is enable ON
WLAN
（
2.4GHz or 5GHz
）
is disable
OFF
MESH Blue Mesh is connected normally ON
Mesh connecting Blinking
Mesh is disable OFF

3. Back Panel
1. Power port, connect the included AC adapter to this port.
2. ON/OFF power button
3. Ethernet ports LAN 1~3, Connect your computer or other devices to these
ports.
4. Internet port (WAN), Connect an ethernet cable from this port to your modem.
5. Reset button: When the router is powered on, push the “Reset” button with a
needle. The LEDs starts to flash and hold the reset button for 10 more seconds.
Then release it and the Router will reboot. Wait for about 2 minutes, then the
factory default reset is completed.
6. Mesh button: Push this button to setup a Mesh network between this router
and one or more others.

4.CONNECTIONS and SETUP STEPS
Step1.Setup connections according to the diagram above.
Step2.Press down the ON/OFF button on the Router. When the Power status
LED is ON, the Router is switched on.
Step3. When WAN LED, you can surf the Internet now. Wired clients can be
connected directly to LAN ports for Internet access; Wireless clients can use the
SSID & password in the bottom shell label to connect to Internet.
5.Login to your Router
Step1. Set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically.
Step2. Open the web browser and enter http://192.168.10.1 in the address bar
(Management IP address in the bottom shell label).
Step3. Enter the Username and Password in Login web (Username and
Password in the bottom shell label) and click Login to access the configuration
web.
Step4. You can modify the default Wi-Fi configurations on corresponding page.

6. MESH SETUP STEPS
If you need Wi-Fi expansion, you can buy the same model Routers as Mesh Sub
Router. To optimize wireless performance, place the Sub Router in a location that
minimizes the barrier (such as wall, door, and floor) between the Main Router and
the Sub Router. We recommend one wall/door/floor between the two devices. You
can connect the Sub Router to your Main Router via network cable (preferred
method) or wireless connection.
Option 01 WIRED MESH SETUP
Step1. Press down the ON/OFF button on the Sub Router (AP). When the Power
status LED is ON, the Sub Router is switched on.
Step2. Place the Sub Router (AP) near the Main Router.
Step3. After the Wi-Fi LED is burning solid. Press both the MESH buttons Main
router first then the Sub router, respectively. Pairing is in progress when both
the MESH LEDs of the Main Router and Sub Router are blinking. Pairing is
successful when both the MESH LEDs of the Main Router and Sub Router are
solid.
Step4. You can move the Sub Router to the network expansion location.
Step5. Setup connections according to the diagram above, connect a network
cable from the Main router to the Sub router using the LAN ports.

Step6. Wireless clients can use the same Wi-Fi SSID and password as the Main
Router to connect to Internet.
Option 02 WIRELESS MESH SETUP
Step1. Press down the ON/OFF button on the Sub Router (AP). When the Power
status LED is ON, the Sub Router is switched on.
Step2. Place the Sub Router (AP) near the Main Router. Setup connections
according to the diagram above.
Step3. After the Wi-Fi LED is burning solid. Press both the MESH buttons Main
router first then the Sub router, respectively. Pairing is in progress when both
the MESH LEDs of the Main Router and Sub Router are blinking. Pairing is
successful when both the MESH LEDs of the Main Router and Sub Router are
solid.
Step4. You can move the Sub Router to the network expansion location.
Step5. Wireless clients can use the same Wi-Fi SSID and password as the Main
Router to connect to Internet.
7.Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard will guide in the basic setup of the router. Set your PC to obtain an
IP address automatically. Open the web browser and enter http://192.168.10.1 in

the address bar (Management IP address in the bottom shell label). Enter the
Username and Password in Login web (Username and Password in the bottom shell
label) and click “Ok” to access the web configuration.
After the login, the Wizard will be shown. The Wizard will only be shown during the
first-time login. Select your mode for Internet connection.
Route Mode
The default selection is Route mode. In Route mode the default selection is DHCP.
When your modem is using PPPoE as connection type. Then from the Pull-down
menu select PPPoE and enter your Account and password as provided by your ISP.

Press Skip to skip this page and setup the internet connection later. For a later setup
select the Internet menu on the main page (chapter 9 of the user manual).
Bridge Mode
Bridge Mode disables all router capabilities and turns the router into an access point.
The
router will cease to act as a DHCP server and its built-in firewall as well as the NAT
features.
will no longer be in effect.
Select Bridge mode when you want the device (router) to which the W6184QAX is
connected to act as a DHCP server for your network. Devices connected to the
W6184QAX will get an IP address from the device connected to the WAN port of the
router. Please note that the AirLive W6184QAX will also get an IP address from the
router and its default IP address 192.168.10.1 will no longer work unless the router is
reset back to default. To find your routers IP address in your local network you can
use IP scanner.

Wi-Fi Setup
The Wi-Fi setup allows for basic wireless settings to changed. For more detailed
changed please go to Wireless menu on the main page.
SSID (2.4 & 5Ghz): This is name of the wireless network to which your wireless
devices can connect. To change the SSID name, click on the behind 2.4G and/or 5Ghz
and change the name from the default one to your own.
Wi-Fi Password: This is the password you will be asked to enter when connecting to
the wireless network. The default wireless password is 123456789. Note: For
security it best to change this default password to your own password. Click on the
eyelash icon to see the password.

Auto Band Steering
By default, this setting is turned off. To enable Band Steering click on the slider bar
behind the function. Enabling Auto Band Steering allows the router to connect
devices automatically on 2.4 or 5GHz band based on the signal strength. When
enabled only one SSID will be shown for both 2.4 and 5Ghz.

Mesh Controller
By default, the MESH Controller is turned off. To enable the MESH controller click on
the slider bar. Note when making a MESH network only one will be the controller.
When the MESH controller is turned on, on the second device the MESH button can
be pushed, and it will become the slave in the MESH network.
Wi-Fi 6 Mode
Wi-Fi 6 is a new generation of Wi-Fi technology that supports a variety of new
functions such as OFDMA, which can make the connected Wi-Fi terminals have a
better experience. However, when this function is enabled, some old terminals may
have compatibility problems such as unable to scan the Wi-Fi signal or unable to
connect to Wi-Fi, and they just need to switch from Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 5. Turn this
mode off when an older wireless device has problem connecting to the router.

8.Main Setup (Home)
This is main setup page of the router and show all the current information and sub
menu’s for more detailed setups.
This Main page shows the upload and downloaded data in real time and shows the
device health and operation.
Connected Devices
The number shows in the circle shows the total number devices connected to the
router at the current time. Click on Connected Devices to see more detail including
Device Name, IP Address and MAC Address.

Network Info
Network Info displays the current data throughput of the router. Click on Network
Info and new page will open with more detailed information about the data flow and
speed.

Wi-Fi Info
Wi-Fi info is a quick field which lets you change the wireless SSID and password.
Press Save to activate your new SSID and/or password. To view the password, click
on the eyelash icon.
Network Detection
To see more detailed information of the health and operation, click on Network
detection in the bottom right corner. A new page will open which will test the
device.
A green checkmark means the function is okay. No green check mark means a
failure. Red text will mean the function is working be needs your attention.

9.Internet
The Internet menu is used to setup your internet connection. When the router was
already setup via the Wizard. Then these settings would be the same. The default
selection is Router mode. In Route mode the default selection is DHCP (Automatic
Internet Access). Protocol can be IPv4, IPv6 or IPv4/IPv6

DNS
Manually configure DNS: By default, this function is turned off, which means the
router is using the DNS which is assigned by your ISP. To change the DNS address,
click on the slider bar to enable manual DNS and enter your preferred DNS. You can
also select “Recommend” then the router will fill in the recommend DNS address
automatically. Press Save & Apply to save your changed settings.
PPPoE
When your modem (ISP) is using PPPoE as connection type. Then from the Pull-down menu
select PPPoE and enter your Account and password as provided by your ISP. When more
information needs to be entered, then click on the Special Dial to setup the MTU and DNS
information. Depending on your location the MTU is 1500 or 1492. See your ISP for the
correct value. For the DNS you can enter your preferred DNS or click Recommend.

Static IP
When using Static IP, you must input the Static IP address, Subnet mask, Default
gateway and DNS information provided by your broadband operator.
IP Address: Enter your static IP.
Subnet Mask: Enter your Subnet.
Gateway: Enter your Gateway IP
DNS: You can assign a static DNS addresses or leave them NULL to use the DNS
assigned by ISP. You can also select “Recommend” then the router will fill in the
recommend DNS address automatically. Press Save & Apply to save your changed
settings.

In Router mode, when IPv6 or IPv4/IPv6 are selected the same from the protocol
selection. The same Internet options are available DHCP, PPPoE and Static IP. Note
that only now also your IPv6 information needs to be entered as provided by your
ISP.

Bridge
Bridge Mode disables all router capabilities and turns the router into an access point.
The router will cease to act as a DHCP server and its built-in firewall as well as the
NAT features will no longer be in effect. Select Bridge mode when you want the
device (router) to which the W6184QAX is connected to act as a DHCP server for
your network. Devices connected to the W6184QAX will get an IP address from the
device connected to the WAN port of the router. Please note that the AirLive
W6184QAX will also get an IP address from the router and its default IP address
192.168.10.1 will no longer work unless the router is reset back to default. To find
your routers IP address in your local network you can use IP scanner.