Comtrend Corporation WAP-5920 User manual

USER MANUAL
WAP-5920
AC750 Wireless Extender
Version A2.0, March 27, 2018

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Preface
This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this
Dual-Band Wireless LAN Extender. The individual reading this manual is presumed
to have a basic understanding of home networking terminology and concepts.
If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical
support for immediate service
Comtrend technical support team
14 Chrysler Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Phone: [phone]
Home Support: [phone]
Home Users: HomeSup[email protected]
For product updates, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades,
please visit our website at http://www.comtrend.com
Important Safety Instructions
With reference to unpacking, installation, use, and maintenance of your electronic
Dual-Band Wireless LAN Extender, the following basic guidelines are recommended:
Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid fire or shock hazard. For
example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink or laundry tub, or near a swimming pool. Also,
do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).

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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 or more 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.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 to indoor use.
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 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Copyright
Copyright© 2015 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information
contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document
may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without
the prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation.
NOTE: This document is subject to change without notice.
Protect Our Environment
This symbol indicates that when the equipment has reached the end of
its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling center and processed
separate from domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make
up this router can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations.
Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste; you
may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, please be
responsible and ask for disposal instructions from your local government.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Information............................................6
1-1 Introduction and Features.................................................... 6
1-2 System Requirements ......................................................... 7
1-3 Package Contents ............................................................... 8
1-4 Get Familiar with your new wireless extender......................... 9
CHAPTER 2 Repeater Mode .................................................................... 12
2-1 Repeater Mode Quick Installation Guide............................... 12
2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................13
2-1-2 Web browser quick setup ......................................................16
2-2 Repeater mode Advanced Settings...................................... 23
2-2-1 Connect to web configuration menu .................................23
2-2-2 Home .............................................................................................25
2-2-3 WPS Setting ................................................................................27
2-2-4 Advanced Settings....................................................................29
2-2-5 WLAN 2.4G settings.................................................................32
2-2-6 WLAN 5G settings.....................................................................34
2-2-7 MAC Address Filtering.............................................................36
2-2-8 How to find the MAC address of your device.................38
2-2-9 System Utility.............................................................................42
2-2-10 Configuration ...........................................................................44
2-2-10-1 Configuration Tool......................................................44
2-2-10-2 WEB Upgrade ..............................................................46
2-2-10-3 Reset...............................................................................47
CHAPTER 3 Client Mode........................................................................... 48
3-1 Client Mode Quick Installation Guide ................................... 48
3-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................50
3-1-2 Web browser quick setup ......................................................53
3-2 Client mode Advanced Settings .......................................... 58
3-2-1 Connect to web configuration menu .................................58
3-2-2 Home .............................................................................................59
3-2-3 WPS Setting ................................................................................60
3-2-4 Advanced Settings....................................................................62
3-2-5 WLAN 5G(or 2.4G) settings..................................................64

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3-2-6 System Utility.............................................................................67
3-2-7 Configuration..............................................................................69
3-2-7-1 Configuration Tool ........................................................69
3-2-7-2 WEB Upgrade .................................................................71
3-2-7-3 Reset .................................................................................72
CHAPTER 4 AP Mode ................................................................................. 73
4-1 AP Mode Quick Installation Guide........................................ 73
4-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................75
4-1-2 Web browser quick setup ......................................................77
4-2 AP Mode Advanced Settings ............................................... 84
4-2-1 Connect to web configuration menu .................................84
4-2-2 Home .............................................................................................85
4-2-3 WPS Setting ................................................................................87
4-2-4 Advanced Settings....................................................................90
4-2-5 WLAN 2.4G settings.................................................................94
4-2-6 WLAN 5G settings.....................................................................96
4-2-7 MAC Address Filtering.............................................................97
4-2-8 How to know the MAC address of your device............100
4-2-9 System Utility...........................................................................102
4-2-9-1 Password Settings......................................................105
4-2-9-2 Management IP ...........................................................106
4-2-9-3 DHCP Server.................................................................107
4-2-10 Configuration .........................................................................108
4-2-10-1 Configuration Tool....................................................109
4-2-10-2 WEB Upgrade ............................................................110
4-2-10-3 Reset.............................................................................111
Chapter 5 Appendix................................................................................. 112
5-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC................................................. 112
5-1-1 Windows XP IP address setup:..........................................112
5-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup: .............113

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Chapter 1 Product Information
1-1 Introduction and Features
The AC750 Dual-Band Wireless Extender has a compact design, and provides
excellent network performance to extend your Wi-Fi signal and wireless coverage.
Features of this wireless extender include:
Easily extends the wireless signal inside your home or office.
Compact design while maintaining excellent network performance.
Supports 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11ac standards, it can provide up to
300Mbps for 2.4Ghz on 11n mode and 433Mbps for 5Ghz on 11ac mode.
LED signal indicators to easily realize the best location placement to
extend the WiFi signal for best wireless performance.
Supports Repeater mode, AP mode and Access Point client mode.
Integrated hardware switch to change the operation mode quickly without
logging into the web interface.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) hardware button for easy installation and
wireless security.

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1-2 System Requirements
Wireless network card which is compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11 ac
wireless network standards.
Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 or MAC OS or Linux operating system.
CD-ROM drive.

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1-3 Package Contents
Before you start to use this wireless extender, please check if there’s anything
missing in the package, and contact your place of purchase to claim for missing
items:
Wireless Extender (1 pcs) …………………………..…………… 1
Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) ……………………….…….. 2

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1-4 Get familiar with your new wireless extender
Interface Descriptions
Item
Item Name
Description
A
LAN
10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with Auto-MDI/MDI-X.
Connect to a computer, switch or hub for local
network sharing.
B
Reset / WPS
Reset the extender to factory default settings (clear
all settings) or start the WPS function. Press this
button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings
to factory defaults, or press this button for less than
5 seconds to start the WPS function.
C
AP/Repeater/Client
Switch the button to change operating mode to
Access Point, Repeater or Client mode.
A
B
C

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LED Activity
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Signal
Status
(5G)
Green
Steady ON
Good signal reception (signal strength
100%~50%)
Blinking
Normal signal reception
Slow blinking (signal strength 50%~25%)
Poor signal reception
Quick blinking (signal strength <25%)
Off
Out of signal range or disconnected/ or in LED
off mode.
Signal
Status
(2.4G)
Green
Steady ON
1. Good signal (strength 100%~50%)
Blinking
1. Poor signal
Slow blinking (signal strength <50%~25%)
2. Quick blinking (signal strength <25%)
Off
1. No signal/ or LED off mode
WLAN
Green
Blinking
Connect to wireless Router/or AP, wireless
function is active (transferring or receiving
data)
Off
Wireless network is switched off/ or LED off
mode
Power
Green
Steady ON
Power is turned on
In LED off mode (except power LED is on, other
LEDs are off *)
*If user selects to enable “LED OFF mode”,

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power LED On/Off depends on user’s selection,
user can select to leave only power LED on or
turn off all LEDs including this power LED
Slow Blinking
Ready for “Reset to factory default”, power LED
is blinking
Off
Power is turned off
WPS
Green
Blinking
WPS is in progress of waiting for another WPS
device’s connection, blinking (0.2 second on,
0.1 second off) for 2 minutes
Quick blinking
WPS error, blinking (0.1 second on, 0.1 second
off)
Off
NO WPS is in progress/ LED off mode
LAN
Green
Steady ON
LAN port is connected
Blinking
LAN port is active (transferring or receiving
data)
Off
LAN port is not connected/ or LED off mode

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CHAPTER 2 Repeater Mode
This chapter will explain how to quickly install this device by using the quick setup
method and explain each detailed setting on the web user interface while in repeater
mode.
2-1 Repeater Mode Quick Installation Guide
For first time setup and installation, move this Wireless LAN Extender close to the
Wireless Broadband Router or Access point you wish to connect to. After installation
is complete, move this Wireless LAN Extender to the place you wish to permanently
wish to use it.
Switch mode selector to ‘Repeater’.
Plug this Wireless LAN Extender into a power outlet on the wall, and you should see
the ‘Power’ LED light up in few seconds. If not, check if the power outlet you’re
using is working.

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You can setup the wireless connection via the ‘Hardware WPS button’ or ‘Software
web browser’.
If your broadband router or access point also supports a ‘WPS button’, we
recommend you to use the WPS button to establish connection.
Using WPS button - please go to section 2-1-1
Using Web browser - please go to section 2-1-2
2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the Wireless LAN Extender for 2 seconds,
the ‘WPS’ LED will start flashing.

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2. Press the WPS button on the wireless broadband router or access point you
wish to connect to within 2 minutes.
NOTE: the WPS button position on the access point above is for reference;
different devices may have different WPS button positions or locations.
WPS LED
WPS button

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TIP: If the access point you wish to connect to does not have a hardware
WPS button, you can also use its web configuration menu’s WPS function
to establish connection. Or you can login to the WAP-5920’s web user
interface to perform quick setup (for detailed setup refer to ‘2-1-2 Web
browser quick setup’ manual)
3. When WPS connection is successfully established, the extender will reboot
immediately to make your settings take effect ; if the ‘WPS’ LED flashes fast, a
problem has occurred, please wait for 2 minutes until the ‘WPS’ LED goes off,
and start from step(1) again.
When quick installation is successful, the ‘Signal’ LED will turn on.
4. Please move the Wireless LAN Extender to the place you wish to use it (the
ideal place will be the center of your house) and plug this Wireless LAN
Extender into a power outlet on the wall, the wireless connection will be
established automatically as long as it’s within range of your wireless router or
access point.
You can check the ‘Signal’ LED status to understand signal reception level.
Steady light: Excellent, Flashing: Good, Fast flash: poor.
If the Signal LED is off, it means the device is out of wireless range of your
wireless broadband router or access point. Move the extender closer to the
broadband router until the extender device can receive a signal from the
broadband router and extend its signal.
Signal LED

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The quick installation setup is complete, you can refer to ‘2-2 Repeater mode
Advanced Settings’ to login to the web user interface for other advanced
settings.
2-1-2 Web browser quick setup
Before you can connect to the extender and start the configuration procedures, your
computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address).
If it’s set to use a static IP address, or you’re unsure, please refer to ‘Chapter 5: 5-1
Configuring TCP/IP on PC’ to set your computer to use dynamic IP address.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet port and the
wireless extender’s Ethernet port.
Or use your computer’s wireless configuration utility to search for an access
point named ‘repeater0003’ and get connected. (The default SSID of this
extender device is ‘repeater0003’, 0003 is for reference, it is the last 4 digits
of the device’s MAC number. Each device has a different MAC number; please
find it on your device label.)

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NOTE: this default SSID ‘repeater0003” is for reference, different devices
may have different last 4 digits.
If you are using a wireless connection in Windows 7 and encountered the
following screen, please click “Connect the network without setting it up” then
you can successfully link to the extender. Do NOT click “OK “.
In case you click ‘OK’, Windows 7 will ask for the security key, please click
“Cancel” to go back to this page.
NOTE: this ‘repeater0003” is for reference, 0003 are the last 4 digits of the
device’s MAC number. Each device has a different MAC number; please find
it on your device label.)
2. Open your web browser, it will redirect to the web user interface setting page.
(or you can input the default IP address ‘http://repeater.setup’in the address
bar) You can also input the default IP ‘http://192.168.2.252 or
repeater.setup if your PC is Windows OS based.

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3. The Wireless Extender will prompt you to input the username and password.
Default username is ‘admin’ and password is ‘1234’. Click the ‘OK’ button to
continue.
4. All wireless access points nearby will be displayed on the list. Select one access
point you want to connect to and click the ‘Next’ button to continue. If the
access point you wish to connect to does not appear here, click the ‘Refresh’
button until it appears on the list, or try to move the wireless extender closer to
the access point you wish to connect to.

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If you want to connect to a hidden access point, you can select "Setup
repeater manually" to input the wireless setting manually.
5. You’ll be prompted to input the access point’s wireless security key, input it in
the ‘KEY’ field and click the ‘Next’ button to continue.