Encore N300 Series User manual

© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change withoutnotice, and actual product appearance maydifferfrom that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

1
www.encore-usa.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: ..................................................................... 2Introduction
1.1 ............................................................ 3Package Contents
1.2 ...................................................... 3System Requirements
1.3 ....................................................................... 4Front Panel
1.4 ............................................. 5Back Panel and Connectors
Chapter 2: ............................................... 6Connecting the Extender
2.1 ................................................... 6Setting Up the Extender
2.2 ............................................... 7Connecting Wired Devices
2.3 ............................................... 7Checking the Connections
Chapter 3: .............................................. 8Configuring the Extender
3.1 ........................................... 8Configure the Host Computer
3.2 ............... 8Accessing the Web-based Configuration Utility
3.2.1 ................................................................................. 9Login
3.2.2 ..................................................... 10Encore Setup Wizard
3.3 ................................................................. 13Basic Settings
3.3.1 ......................................................................... 14AP Mode
3.3.2 ............................................................... 16Repeater Mode
3.3.3 ..................................................................... 18WDS Mode
3.3.4 ............................................................ 20AP + WDS Mode
Chapter 4: ........................................................ 24Technical Support
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice.
The actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

www.encore-usa.com
2
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender connects wired or wireless devices to an existing
network. It expands the boundaries of a wired or wireless local area network (LAN) literally
by repeating or extending access point signals thereby eliminating dead spot problems
and expanding network range.
The Extender has four operation modes:
AP Mode ─InAP mode, the Extender is used as an access point of wireless
clients with its own wireless network or network name (SSID) that clients connect
to. The Extender performs tasks that routers do, such as network sharing and
broadcasting its SSID.
Repeater Mode ─In Repeater mode, the extender works like a bridge between a
wireless router and a wireless client outside the router’s range. The Extender
adapts the network name (SSID) of the wireless router that it is connected to.
WDS Mode ─In WDS (Wireless Distribution System) mode, the Extender enables
interconnection of two or more access points (APs). To use WDS, the access
points must support WDS function and must be configured with the same SSID
and WEP key.
AP + WDS Mode ─In AP + WDS mode, the Extender acts as the access point to
two access points.An SSID is configured for the Extender. A wireless client
connects to the network using the Extender SSID.

3
www.encore-usa.com
1.1 Package Contents
Wireless N300 / N150 Extender x1
ExternalAntenna x 2 (for N300 Series)
x 1 (for N150 Series)
Power Adapter x 1
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1
Setup CD (User Manual in the CD) x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
1.2 System Requirements
Active wired or wireless network
10/100 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connector
Ethernet or wireless enabled computers
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the connecting computers
Web browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 3 or later

www.encore-usa.com
4
1.3 Front Panel
Note: When the Extender is turned on, the POWER LED lights up and the SYSTEM and WPS
LEDs stay on for 8 seconds to indicate that the system is starting up.
Item Status Description
On The Extender power is on.
1 POWER LED Off The Extender power is off.
2 SYSTEM LED Slow Blinking The Extender is ready to work.
On LAN port is successfully connected.
3 LAN LED (1)
Blinking The Extender is sending or receiving data
over the wired network.
Slow Blinking Wireless network is ready.
4 WLAN LED
Blinking The Extender is sending or receiving data
over the wireless network.
On LAN port is successfully connected.
5 LAN LED
(2/3/4/5) Blinking The Extender is sending or receiving data
over the wired network.
Off The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running.
6 WPS LED Slow Blinking The WPS PBC function is enabled. Turns off
after 2 minutes when no connection is
established.
7 WPS Button Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

5
www.encore-usa.com
1.4 Back Panel and Connectors
Note: The number of antenna connectors differs per model. The N300 Series has two antenna
connectors (items 1 and 5), while the N150 Series only has one (item 1).
Port / Button Description
1 R-SMA Connector Attach the external antenna.
2 LAN (1/2/3/4/5)
Ports
Connect wired network and devices, such as a computer,
NAS, IP camera, print server, switch, and access point,
using RJ-45 Ethernet cables.
3 Reset Button
Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds to restore the
Extender to its default settings.
Note:
Use a pointed object such as a pen or a paper clip to
press the button.
Using the reset function overrides all user-defined
settings. If you are experiencing problems with the
Extender, perform other troubleshooting methods first
or reset using the web-based configuration utility.
Resetting the Extender should be the last resort.
4 POWER Jack
Connect the supplied power adapter.
Note: Use only the supplied power adapter. Using power
adapters not recommended by the manufacturer may
damage the Extender or the connected devices.
5 R-SMA Connector Attach the second external antenna.
Note: This port is available only in N300 Series.

www.encore-usa.com
6
Chapter 2: Connecting the Extender
2.1 Setting Up the Extender
1. Attach the antenna(s) to the R-SMAconnector(s) at the back of the Extender.
Note: The number of antennas varies depending on model.
2. Position the antenna(s) for proper placement.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power jack of the Extender and then plug the
power adapter to a power outlet.
4. Connect a host computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
Note: For initial configuration, it is recommended to connect the host computer to the
LAN port with an Ethernet cable, see “Connecting Wired Devices” on page 7.
Or, to connect a computer wirelessly, search and connect to the Extender
default network:
Network name (SSID): default
Security: disabled
5. After connecting the host computer, configure the computer to be able to
access the web-based configuration utility, see “Accessing the Web-based
Configuration Utility” on page 8.

7
www.encore-usa.com
2.2 Connecting Wired Devices
Use the LAN ports to connect wired devices such as computers, printers, and
Ethernet-enabled game consoles to the Extender.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your device and the other end to
one of the LAN ports of the Extender.
2.3 Checking the Connections
To ensure the Extender and all other connected devices are working properly, check the
LED indicators. For basic connection, the following LED must be lit:
Power LED
System LED (blinking)
LAN LED (for every device connected via Ethernet)

www.encore-usa.com
8
Chapter 3: Configuring the Extender
To configure the Extender, you must configure the host computer first and then access the
web-based configuration utility.
3.1 Configure the Host Computer
Before you begin, the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the host computer must be
configured properly to access the Web-based Configuration Utility. Configurations are as
follows:
IP Address : 192.168.10.xxx
(where xxx is a number between 100 ~ 199)
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Note: See “Chapter 3: Configure the Host Computer” of the User Manual for detailed
configuration information per operating system.
3.2 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Utility
Take note of the following default settings.
SSID : default
Channel : 6
Security : Disable

9
www.encore-usa.com
3.2.1 Login
You need a web browser to access the web-based configuration utility.
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type the following URL on the address bar:
http://192.168.10.1
Sample Screenshot from Internet Explorer
3. The login screen prompts you for a User Name and Password.
Enter the default access information as follows:
User Name : admin
Password : admin
Note: The login screen varies depending on your web browser and the host computer
operating system.