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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: ..................................................................... 4Introduction
1.1 ............................................................ 4Package Contents
1.2 ...................................................... 4System Requirements
1.3 ....................................................................... 5Front Panel
1.4 ............................................. 6Back Panel and Connectors
Chapter 2: ............................................... 7Connecting the Extender
2.1 ................................................... 7Setting Up the Extender
2.2 ............................................... 8Connecting Wired Devices
2.3 ............................................... 8Checking the Connections
2.4 ........................................ 9Identifying the Operation Mode
2.4.1 ........................................................................... 9AP Mode
2.4.2 ................................................................. 9Repeater Mode
2.4.3 ..................................................................... 10WDS Mode
2.4.4 ............................................................ 10AP + WDS Mode
Chapter 3: ...................................11Configuring the Host Computer
3.1 ....................................................................11Windows XP
3.2 .................................................................11Windows Vista
3.3 ...................................................................... 12Windows 7
Chapter 4: ........ 13
Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility
4.1 ............................................................................... 13Login
4.2 ..................................................... 14Encore Setup Wizard
Chapter 5: .............................................. 17Advanced Configuration
5.1 .......................................................................... 18Wireless
5.1.1 ............................................................................... 18Basic

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5.1.1.1 ..................................................................................19AP Mode
5.1.1.2 ........................................................................22Repeater Mode
5.1.1.3 ...............................................................................24WDS Mode
5.1.1.4 ......................................................................27AP + WDS Mode
5.1.2 ........................................................................ 32Advanced
5.1.3 .................................................... 35Wi-Fi Protected Setup
5.2 ................................................................................. 36LAN
5.2.1 ............................................................................... 36Basic
5.2.2 ............................................................................. 37DHCP
A. .......................................................................................37DHCP
B. ......................................................................38Add Static DHCP
5.3 ............................................................... 39Access Control
5.3.1 .............................................................................. 39Filters
A. ................................................................................39MAC Filter
B. ................................................................................40MAC Table
5.4 ............................................................................ 41System
5.4.1 ........................................................................ 41Password
5.4.2 .......................................................... 42Device Information
5.4.3 .................................................................................. 43Log
5.4.4 ..................................................................... 44Log Setting
A. ...............................................................................44Log Setting
B. ..................................................................................45Log Type
5.4.5 ........................................................................... 46Statistic
5.4.6 ............................................................................ 47Restart
5.4.7 ......................................................................... 48Firmware
5.4.8 .................................................................. 49Configuration
5.4.9 .............................................................................. 50UPnP

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Appendix A. ................................................ 51Regulatory Information
A1.
................................................... 51
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
A2. ......................... 52Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B. ..................... 54Software End User License Agreement
Appendix C. ................................................................. 56User’s Notice
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.

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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 Wireless N300 / N150 Extender complies with IEEE
802.11n, and provides faster and farther range than 802.11g while being backward
compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b mode. It supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPS
WLAN security features that guarantee the best security for users.
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

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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.

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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.

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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 8.
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 13.

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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)

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2.4 Identifying the Operation Mode
The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender supports four operation modes. Depending on how
you want to use the Extender, determine the type of mode to use and allocate the
appropriate setup location for the Extender. See Wireless > Basic on page 18 to select the
operation mode.
2.4.1 AP Mode
In AP mode, use the Extender as an access point of wireless clients. The Extender has 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.
2.4.2 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.