Eminent EM4596 User manual

EM4596
Concurrent AC1200
Dual Band Wi-Fi Repeater and Access point

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EM4596 - Concurrent AC1200
Dual Band Wi-Fi Repeater and Access point
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
1.1 Packing contents...............................................................................................3
1.2 Device Overview................................................................................................3
2.0 Where to place the EM4596 repeater? ..................................................................6
3.0 Dual Band explanation...........................................................................................7
3.1 Connect the EM4596 to your single-band Wi-Fi network and upgrade to a Dual
Band Wi-Fi network.................................................................................................7
3.2 Connect the EM4596 to a Dual Band Wi-Fi network. .........................................7
3.3 Cross Band technology......................................................................................8
3.4 Mixed Wi-Fi clients ............................................................................................9
4.0 Connecting the EM4596 to your modem/router....................................................10
4.1 Configure the wireless repeater using the WPS button....................................10
4.2 Manual configuration using encryption key ......................................................11
5.0 Connecting a wireless WPS adapter to the EM4596............................................14
5.1 Using the WPS button on the EM4596.............................................................14
5.2 Using the WPS feature from the web browser .................................................15
6.0 Changing the wireless network name (SSID) of the repeater...............................17
6.1 Find your repeaters IP address........................................................................17
6.2 Change repeaters SSID name.........................................................................21
7.0 Access Point mode..............................................................................................23
8.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information..................................26
9.0 Service and support.............................................................................................26
10.0 Warning and points of attention .........................................................................27
11.0 Warranty conditions...........................................................................................28
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.
Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!

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1.1 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the packing:
•EM4596
•QIG
•Ethernet cable
1.2 Device Overview
Front and side 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)
WPS button
Signal indicator
Reset button
On/Off switch

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LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WPS Button
Connect EM4596 to any WPS capable devices (5 sec. to
connect to router/AP or 2 sec. when connecting a wireless
client)
Reset
Press the reset button for 10 seconds to restore the device to
default factory settings. Wait approx. 1 minute for the device to
reboot
Bottom
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
LAN port
Connect to computers / Ethernet devices
WAN/LAN
port
Connect to computers / Ethernet devices/ Connect to router
LAN port
WAN/LAN port

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Side panel
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
AP mode
When mode selector switch has switched to AP, Repeater will
work as Access Point
Repeater
When mode selector switch has switched to AP, Repeater will
work as Repeater
Router
When mode selector switch has switched to AP, Repeater will
work as Router
Mode selector switch: AP-Repeater-Router

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2.0 Where to place the EM4596 repeater?
The best location to place the EM4596 is approximately half-way between your
wireless modem/router and your Wi-Fi client (laptop/smartphone/tablet) 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:
Hint: Before placing the EM4596 on its destined location, the device needs to be
setup. Setting up the EM4596 wireless repeater can be done best, if the EM4596 is
located near your wireless modem/router. After setting up the EM4596, you can place
the EM4596 at a location defined by using the signal indicator LEDs and the
recommended setup as described previously.

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3.0 Dual Band explanation.
In chapter 3.1 to 3.4 we will explain the different kinds of setups you can configure
with the EM4596, so you will be able to determine what setup will fit best to your
situation.
Comparison of the 2 Wi-Fi bands.
•2.4GHz
+best coverage
-more interference with other wireless devices
-lower bandwidth.
•5GHz
-lower coverage
+less interference with other wireless devices
+higher bandwidth.
3.1 Connect the EM4596 to your single-band Wi-Fi
network and upgrade to a Dual Band Wi-Fi network.
If you do not have a Dual Band modem/router you can upgrade your Wi-Fi network by
using the EM4596 to create a Dual Band Wi-Fi network. The EM4596 will be
connected to your existing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection and will repeat this connection
into a Dual Band connection.
3.2 Connect the EM4596 to a Dual Band Wi-Fi network.
If you have a Dual Band modem/router there are a few factors to consider to fit your
situation best.
First check which Wi-Fi connection has the best performance in signal strength and
connection speed. 2.4GHz band has the best coverage but also has the most
interference with other Wireless devices. The 5GHz band has a lower coverage but
less interference with other wireless devices and a higher bandwidth.
To get the best performance we advise to connect the EM4596 to the 5GHz band of
the modem/router.

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To get the best coverage we advise to connect the EM4596 to the 2.4GHz band of the
modem/router.
3.3 Cross Band technology
If your performance and signal strength are ok on both bands we advise to determine
which band is used by the most (preferably by all) Wi-Fi clients and use the opposite
band to communicate between the EM4596 and your modem/router, and connect your
Wi-Fi clients to the other band. In this case the EM4596 can provide the best
performance between Wi-Fi clients and modem/router.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi clients connected to the EM4596 and the EM4596 connected to the
modem/router by 5GHz (see picture Cross-Band 1)
5GHz Wi-Fi clients connected to the EM4596 and the EM4596 connected to the
modem/router by 2.4GHz (see picture Cross-Band 2)
Cross-Band 1
Cross-Band 2

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Note: We advise to use the 5GHz band to communicate between the EM4596 and the
modem/router for best performance. Please use the 2.4GHz band if you prefer
coverage above performance, or when you only have a single band router.
Note: If a Wi-Fi client is connected to the EM4596 and uses the same band as the
connection between EM4596 and modem/router. The EM4596 will have to wait for the
data package to be send from the Wi-Fi client to the Repeater before it can send the
data package to the modem/router this applies for communication in both directions. In
this case the network speed is reduced by 50%. If the Wi-Fi client uses the opposite
band to communicate with the EM4596 the network speed is not reduced by 50%.
3.4 Mixed Wi-Fi clients
In most cases the Repeater will be used in mixed mode (2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
clients are connected to the EM4596)
Note: If possible we advise to use gaming and Video devices on the 5GHz Band and
other devices preferably on 2.4GHz to provide the best performance to these devices.
•2.4GHz
+best coverage
-more interference with other wireless devices
-lower bandwidth.
•5GHz
-lower coverage
+less interference with other wireless devices
+higher bandwidth.

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4.0 Connecting the EM4596 to your
modem/router
There are three different ways to connect your EM4596 to your modem/router.
4.1 Configure the wireless repeater using the WPS button
1. Please check if your wireless modem/router has a WPS button. Also check
whether your wireless router has a properly configured internet connection.
2. Connect the EM4596 to a wall outlet. Please place the EM4596 close to the
modem/router during setup.
3. Wait for the LED to turn green (flashing). This will take approx.. 1 minute.
4. Press the WPS button on your wireless router for approximately 3 seconds*.
*Refer to the manual of your wireless router for the exact duration of pressing the
WPS button. This can differ from brand or model.
5. Now press the WPS button on the EM4596 Wireless Repeater for approximately 5
seconds. Refer to the following image for the WPS button:
WPS button

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6. The connection between your wireless router and the EM4596 wireless repeater
will be established automatically. This will take approx. 1 minute including reboot.
Note: If a modem/router is sending out SSIDs on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands at the
same time, priority of connection depends on which frequency will be found first. If you
prefer to manually choose the corresponding frequency to make a WPS connection
between the modem/router and the EM4596 then please connect to the Wi-Fi network
using the WebGUI. See chapter 5.2
Note: If the WPS button is used, the SSID and network key and frequencies 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 Test 1’.After using WPS button the SSID will automatically
change to SSID + (2.4GHz/5GHz) + (R).
If you wish to use different settings from your modem/router you will need to setup the
EM4596 manually using a web browser.
4.2 Manual configuration using encryption key
1. Connect the EM4596 to a wall outlet (preferably close to the modem/router).
2. Wait for the signal indicator to flash green. This will take approximately 1 minute.
3. Connect to the EM4596 via Wi-Fi SSID: Eminent_repeater or
Eminent_repeater(5G), or use the Ethernet cable to connect directly from your
PC LAN port to the EM4596 “LAN”port
4. Open your internet browser and type http://192.168.10.1 in your internet browser
and then hit Enter.
5. The login screen will appear. Enter the Username: “admin” and Password:
“admin”, then click “Login” to login.

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6. The first time you login, you will be asked if you want to change your login
password.
7. If you would like to change your login password, click on “OK”. The following
screen appears:
8. Enter your desired Username and Password. Enter your new password again in
the Retype Password field. Click on “Apply”. The repeater will redirect you to the
login screen. Login in with your new username and password.
9. In the next step you will need to enter the WEP or WPA Passphrase of the Wi-Fi
network you wish to connect to.

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10. Select “Repeater Wizard” from the menu.
11. You will see a screen with all the available Wi-Fi networks ( 2.4GHz and 5GHz
bands ).
12. Select the corresponding network you want to connect to in the “Select” field.

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13. You may notice that the repeater will automatically make a new Wi-Fi SSID name
for 2,4GHz and 5GHz SSID. Enter the security key of your wireless network in the
“Wi-Fi Key” field.
14. Click “Apply”, the EM4596 will reboot and connect to your router.
15. You can now connect your wireless network adapter(s) to the new made Wi-Fi
SSID and entering the wireless encryption key of the wireless network you
previously connected.
Note: After the settings have been applied, the EM4596 will reboot. Your device will no
longer be connected to the wireless network SSID of the EM4596.
5.0 Connecting a wireless WPS adapter to the
EM4596
5.1 Using the WPS button on the EM4596
1. Press the WPS button on the EM4596 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 EM4596 will be
established. Depending on the Windows version you are using, you should see a
connected icon in the taskbar.

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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.
Note: If you use the WPS button the devices will negotiate the Wireless settings you
will not be able to determine what frequency the devices will use. If you wish to
determine the frequency band you will need to setup the EM4596 manually using a
web browser.
5.2 Using the WPS feature from the web browser
1. Connect to the EM4596 via Wi-Fi SSID or use the Ethernet cable to connect to the
EM4596 directly.
2. Open your internet browser and type http://192.168.10.1 in your internet browser
and then hit Enter.
3. The login screen will appear. Enter the Username: “admin” and Password:
“admin”, then click “Login” to login.

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4. Select “WPS settings” from the Wi-Fi menu. See picture.
5. Click on “Start”.
6. Now the EM4596 will try to connect to your Wi-Fi client (max. duration 2 minutes)
7. Use the WPS push button feature of your Wi-Fi client (please refer to the manual
of your Wi-Fi client for the exact procedure).

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6.0 Changing the wireless network name
(SSID) of the repeater.
After you setup the repeater to connect to your home network, the repeater will
receive an IP address from your router. You can access the repeaters menu by fill in
the repeaters ip address, that has been obtained by your router, into your internet
browser. In below picture is shown how you can find your new repeaters IP address
for Windows, Android and IOS.
6.1 Find your repeaters IP address
Windows:
1. For Windows Vista and 7, click on “Start” button, type “cmd” and press
“Enter”. For windows 8 and 10, right click on “Start” button and select “Run”
2.
Type “cmd” and press “Enter”. The following screen appears:

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Example:
3. You will now see the repeaters IP address behind the section DNS Servers

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Android:
The easiest way to show your network configuration in Android is by downloading and
installing “Ipconfig” in the Google Play Store.
1. After you have installed this app, open it and the following screen will be
shown.
Example:
2. You will now see the repeaters IP address behind the section DNS Server 1

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IOS:
1. Select “Settings” from the Home screen and enter the Wi-Fi section.
2. In the Wi-fi section you will see the repeaters SSID you are connected with.
Example:
3. Click on the info button next to Wi-Fi icon. The following screen appears: