CBN WR5881 User manual

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WR5881
Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide
Release 1.0
Aug/2021

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the CBN WR5881 whole home MESH Wi-Fi solution.
The mesh Wi-Fi can be used to expand coverage of your existing CBN Wireless Network and
without dead zone. This Quick Start Guide will get you up and running in no time.
Getting Started
Inside the Box
Before you install the WR5881 Wireless Gateway, verify that the following items are included in
the box with the WR5881:
Item
Description
Device
WR5881 device
Power Adapter
Connect the WR5881 to an
AC electrical outlet
Ethernet Cable RJ 45
Connect the WR5881 to PC
or Notebook
You must have the latest service packs and patches installed on your computer for your
operating system.
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Wireless Access Point Overview
Front Panel
The WR5881 front panel contains indicator light.
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LED descriptions
The WR5881 front panel LED indicators to provide the following status information for power,
communications, Wi-FI, MESH and errors. This device consists of multiple leds which shows the
status of all functions.
When devices in CAP mode
Icon
Name
Status Behavior
Power
OFF: Power off
GREEN SOLID: Power on
FLASHING: WPS Key 10 sec, enable MESH connection process until LED turn into
SOLID mean ready
WAN
Connection
OFF: No WAN connection
GREEN SOLID: WAN available ready
FLASHING: Packet traffic
Wi-FI
Connection
OFF: Wi-Fi off
GREEN SOLID: 2.4Ghz only enable
BLUE SOLID: 2.4Ghz & 5GHz or 5GHz only enable
FLASHING: WPS key 1 sec to start paring process will flash for 2min.
MESH
OFF: MESH disabled
GREEN: MESH enable no RE connection
BLUE: RE connected
When devices in RE mode
Icon
Name
Status Behavior
Power
OFF: Power off
GREEN SOLID: Power on
FLASHING: WPS Key 10 sec, enable MESH connection process until LED turn into
SOLID mean ready
WAN
Connection
OFF: No WAN connection
GREEN SOLID: WAN available ready
FLASHING: Packet traffic
Wi-FI
Connection
OFF: Wi-Fi off
GREEN SOLID: 2.4Ghz only enable
BLUE SOLID: 2.4Ghz & 5GHz or 5GHz only enable
FLASHING: WPS key 1 sec to start paring process will flash for 2min.
MESH
OFF: MESH disabled
GREEN: MESH enable no RE connection and MESH measuring:
Measuring stats:
YELLOW: Too close to the CAP
RED: Too far from the CAP
BLUE: Good location spot
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Rear Panel
The WR5881 rear panel contains of LAN Ports, WAN Port, reset button, Power button, Power
port and WPS Button on top.
The WR5881 (shown above) rear panel contains the following cabling port and connectors:
Item
Description
Power port
Plugged into the AC adapter and wall outlet.
Power Button
ON/OFF WR5881 device
Reset
Press and hold the RESET button for five seconds or longer to restore
WR5881 to factory default settings. After factory reset default settings are
restored, the gateway will restart and may take 5 to 30 minutes to find and
lock on the appropriate communication channels.
Ethernet
(LAN/WAN)
Use any Ethernet port to connect an Ethernet-equipped computer, hub,
bridge, or switch using an RJ-45 cable.
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WPS Button (Top)
To use WPS feature press WPS button to start WPS directly
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Chassis Label
The WR5881 Chassis label is located on the bottom of the WR5881 devices. The label contains
Web GUI login information and your Wi-Fi network name and password
Connect Power Supply
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet and the other end of the power cord into the power
port of WR5881. WR5881 will power on automatically and complete the boot up process in
about 3 minutes. Please check the LED status when powering on. An unblinking white LED
Configuration Manager
(CMGR) Login IP address
User name & Password
Wireless LAN
connection SSID &
Password
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indicates that the startup process has been successfully completed.
Wireless LAN Connection
Go to the device you wish to connect. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings (make sure Wi-Fi is
turned on). Refresh the "Network and Internet" window to select and connect to the WR5881
SSID name printed on the bottom label.
Enter the password printed on the bottom label and press "Next" for Wireless LAN connection.

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Wired Ethernet LAN Connection
Users can easily connect any PC RJ45 Ethernet port directly to the WR5881 Ethernet port to
establish a wired Ethernet LAN connection.
WR5881 Configuration Manager (CMGR) Login
The WR5881 Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your
WR5881. You can reach the configuration manager at http://192.168.1.1
To login CMGR, you should key in the correct Password provided in MAC label.

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After login your CGMR looks like the below,it consists of Quick setup Wizard, Language,
Operation Mode for Advanced settings. For more details refer user manual.
If WR5881 cannot work normally, please follow the Troubleshooting Guidelines for
troubleshooting.
MESH network mode to Router or Bridge:
When in Configuration Manager (CMGR) and you can change the MESH Mode: Menu > Wi-Fi
Setting > Mesh Wi-Fi
MESH mode:
1. Auto Detect: WR5881 will auto detect itself if its CAP or RE mode
2. Router Mode: Set WR5881 being the Router Control Access Point (CAP) of the Mesh network.
3. Bridge Mode: Set WR5881 being the Bridge Control Access Point (CAP) of the Mesh network.
4. Ranger Extender: Set WR5881 being the Range Extender (RE) of the Mesh network.

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Router Mode Mesh Network Setting (CAP)
First, make sure that your WR5881 connected with WAN and can access the Internet.
Then log in Configuration Manager (CMGR) change The WR5881 to Router mode (CAP)
Press the WPS button of the WR5881 and the Wi-Fi AP_1 WPS button at the same time or within
a 60-second window, and then wait 5-10 seconds to complete the Mesh network settings. You
will see Wi-FI LED is blinking blue, it means that the WR5881 is scanning and trying to connect to
the mesh network. (MESH LED green light will enable)
Bridge Mode Mesh Network Setting (RE)
First, make sure that your cable modem can access the Internet. Then press the WPS button of
the cable modem for the paring mode and the press WR5881 WPS button once at the same
time or within a 60-second window, and then wait 5-10 seconds to complete the Mesh network
settings. If the Wi-Fi LED is blinking blue, it means that the WR5881 is scanning and trying to
connect to the mesh network (MESH LED green light will enable)

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Troubleshooting Guidelines
When WR5881 cannot work normally, please follow the steps below to troubleshoot your
device. If the troubleshooting guide does not solve the problem encountered, please contact
your Internet service provider for further support. Before you go to your Internet service
provider, please try to press and hold the "Reset" button on the rear panel for more than 5
seconds to restore the device back to the factory default settings. After applying the factory
default settings, all customer personal configuration settings will be deleted.
Power LED is Off
1. Check the power cord is properly plugged into the AC wall outlet and WR5881 power
port. If WR5881 LED is still off, switch to another AC wall outlet that you know is
working properly, and try again.
2. If the device still cannot be powered on normally, the power adapter may be faulty.
Please contact your Internet service provider to report for repairs.
Note: Use only the AC adapter, +12V DC / 2.5A, included with the accessory. CBN cannot provide
technical support on any non-CBN accessories used with a CBN device, and any damage caused
by the use of third-party accessories will not be covered under CBN's warranty policy.
WAN LED is Off
1. Check your Ethernet cable is connected properly
2. Check your WAN source has internet access
3. Contact your internet service provider
Wi-FI LED is Off
1. Log in Configuration Manager (CMGR) and see if Wi-Fi is enable (default enable)
2. Contact your internet service provider
MESH LED is off
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment 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 to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
●FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
●This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
●For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other
channels is not possible.
●This device is restricted for indoor use.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 23cm between the radiator & your body.

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This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exempts de licence qui sont conformes au (x)
RSS (s) exemptés de licence d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada.
L'opération est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences.
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences susceptibles de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil.
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de
satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
For indoor use only.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 27cm
between the radiator & your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
28cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.