Eminent EM4591 User manual

EM4591
Universal Wi-Fi repeater with WPS

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EM4591 – Universal Wi-Fi repeater with WPS
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
1.1 Packing contents...............................................................................................2
1.2 Device Overview................................................................................................3
2.0 Where to place the EM4591 repeater? ..................................................................4
3.0 Configure the wireless repeater using the WPS button..........................................5
4.0 Connecting a wireless WPS adapter to the EM4591..............................................6
5.0 Configuring the EM4591 manually.........................................................................6
5.1 Manual configuration (PC).................................................................................7
5.2 Manual configuration (Tablet/Smartphone)......................................................11
6.0 Changing the wireless network name (SSID) of the repeater...............................15
7.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information..................................16
8.0 Service and support.............................................................................................16
9.0 Warning and points of attention...........................................................................17
10.0 Warranty conditions...........................................................................................18
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
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1.1 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the packing:
•EM4591
•QIG
•Ethernet cable
•CD-ROM (full manual)

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1.2 Device Overview
Front Panel
LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION
LED Signal strength
3 BARS Connected 90% and above (Excellent)
2 BARS Connected 55-89% (Recommended)
1 BAR Connected 10-54% (Weak)
Top Panel
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Button Connect EM4591 to any WPS capable devices (5 sec. to
connect to router/AP or 2 sec. when connecting a wireless
client)

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Bottom Panel
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RESET If the signal indicator is orange please wait for the indicator
to turn green. Press the reset button for 5-7 seconds to
restore the device to default factory settings wait approx. 1
minute for the device to reboot (Signal indicator flashes
green).
Ethernet port Connect to computers / Ethernet devices
2.0 Where to place the EM4591 repeater?
The best location to place the EM4591 is approximately half-way between your
wireless router and your wireless computer(s) which has/have the weakest wireless
reception. This way, the signal strength will be as good as possible. Refer to the
following images for an example:

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Hint: Before placing the EM4591 on its destined location, the device needs to be
setup. Setting up the EM4591 wireless repeater can be done best, if the EM4591 is
located near your wireless router. After setting up the EM4591, you can place the
EM4591 at a location defined by using the signal indicator LEDs and the
recommended setup as described previously.
3.0 Configure the wireless repeater using the
WPS button
1. Please check if your wireless router has a WPS button. Also, check whether your
wireless router has a properly configured internet connection.
2. Connect the EM4591 to a wall outlet.
3. Wait for the LED to turn green (flashing).
4. Press the WPS button on your wireless router for approximately 3 seconds*.
5. Now press the WPS button on the EM4591 Wireless Repeater for approximately 5
seconds. Refer to the following image for the WPS button:

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6. The connection between your wireless router and the EM4591 wireless repeater
will be established automatically (this will take approx. 1 minute including reboot).
The signal indicator will stop flashing and indicate the signal strength.
*Refer to the manual of your wireless router for the exact duration of pressing the
WPS button. This can differ from brand or model.
Note: If the WPS button is used, the SSID and network key are the same as used on
your wireless router. Some WPS routers will change their original SSID to another
SSID if WPS is used. In this installation guide, the SSID of the wireless router is
‘Eminent’.
4.0 Connecting a wireless WPS adapter to the
EM4591
1. Press the WPS button on the EM4591 for about 2-3 seconds.
2. Now press the WPS button on your wireless adapter.
3. If correct, the connection between the wireless WPS adapter and EM4591 will be
established. Depending on the Windows version you are using, you should see a
connected icon in the taskbar.
Note: Some wireless WPS adapters require the use of the supplied software to create
a WPS connection. Refer to the manual of your wireless WPS adapter for more
information.
5.0 Configuring the EM4591 manually
It is possible to configure the repeater manually instead of using the WPS button.

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5.1 Manual configuration (PC)
1. Connect the EM4591 to a wall outlet.
2. Wait for the signal indicator to flash green.
3. Connect to the EM4591 via WiFi SSID: Eminent_repeater or use the Ethernet
cable to connect to the EM4591 directly.
4. Launch the internet browser from your computer.
5. You will be redirected to the EM4591 repeater’s user interface. (If in any case it
doesn’t, type http://10.0.10.254 in your internet browser and then hit Enter.
6. If you configure the device the first time you will see a pop-up screen displaying all
the available WiFi networks (see picture below). If not continue to step 9
7. Click next to the wireless network you wish to connect to.

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8. In the next step you will need to enter the WPA Passphrase of the Wi-Fi network
you wish to connect to and lick “Apply”. After the settings have been applied, the
EM4591 will reboot and connect to your wireless router.
9. The following steps will explain how to configure the EM4591 if the device does
not automatically start the wizard.
10. Click “Quick Connect”

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11. The first step of the wizard appears, where you need to select the wireless
network you wish to connect to by clicking as shown in the following image:
12. In the next step you will need to enter the WPA Passphrase of the Wi-Fi network
you wish to connect to (do not change the other settings).

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13. Click ‘Apply’ to save and apply the configuration.
14. After the settings have been applied, the EM4591 will reboot and connect to your
wireless router.
Note: The EM4591 now has the same SSID (no longer “Eminent_repeater”) as the
wireless network you connected to in the previous step. To make sure you are
connected to the repeater and not the modem/router keep your device close to the
repeater (approx. 1m). Turn of your WiFi and turn it back on again. The device will
now connect to the repeater. You can only access the “User Interface” of the EM4591
if you are connected directly to the repeater.
15. Check the connection status by entering the User Interface via the browser
(10.0.10.254) and clicking “Device Status”. Here, you can check whether a
connection has been established. Refer to the following image.