Huawei WS331c User manual

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WS331c 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender
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Step 1: Connect the WS331c to your router's Wi-Fi network.
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Connect the WS331c to a power outlet near your router.
Press the WPS buttons on the WS331c and router within 2 minutes of each other.
The indicator on the WS331c then blinks. When the indicator is steady on, the WS331c is connected to your
router's Wi-Fi network.
Method 1: Using the WPS button (This method is recommended if your router provides the WPS function.)
The WPS button name and
connection method may
vary slightly by router. For
details, see your router's
user guide.
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SSID:
WLAN Key:
Method 2: Using a phone (Use this method if your router does not provide the WPS function.)
Check the SSID and WLAN Key on the label
affixed to the back of the WS331c. Connect
the WS331c to a power outlet near your router.
Then use the SSID and WLAN key to connect
the phone to the WS331c's Wi-Fi network.
Using your phone's browser, visit 192.168.33.1 or
mediarouter.home and log in with the password
admin.
Touch Configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the settings.
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You can configure the WS331c using a phone, tablet, or laptop. This guide uses a phone as an example.

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Step 2: Move the WS331c to a suitable location.
The WS331c indicator light will change colors based on its location.
(Steady white: in a suitable location. Steady orange: too close or too far from the router.)
Wi-Fi coverage
area of the router
Wi-Fi coverage area
extended by the WS331c
By default, the SSID and WLAN key of the Wi-Fi network extended by the WS331c are automatically
synchronized with the router's Wi-Fi network SSID and WLAN key.
Now the WS331c has extended your router's Wi-Fi network.

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FAQs
Q: After I use the WS331c to extend a Wi-Fi network, I cannot access the WS331c's web management page using the
192.168.33.1 address. What can I do?
A: You can use the mediarouter.home address instead.
Q: After I use the WS331c to extend a Wi-Fi network, my device fails to find the WS331c's Wi-Fi network. What can I
do?
A: By default, the SSID and WLAN key of the Wi-Fi network extended by the WS331c are automatically synchronized
with the router's Wi-Fi network SSID and WLAN key. You can search for the router's Wi-Fi network and connect your
device to it.
Q: How can I restore the WS331c to its default settings?
A: When the WS331c is powered on, use the end of a paper clip to press and hold the Reset key for 2 seconds or more
until the indicator blinks.
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This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also contains information about how to use
the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device.
Electronic device
>Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so causesdanger or interference with
other electronic devices.
Interference with medical equipment
>Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not use yourdevice where prohibited.
>Some wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids or pacemakers. Consultyour service provider for more
information.
>Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm be maintained between a device and a pacemaker
to prevent potential interference with the pacemaker. Ifusing a pacemaker, hold the device on the side opposite the
pacemaker and do not carry thedevice in your front pocket.
Areas with flammables and explosives
>Do not use the device where flammables or explosives are stored (in a gas station, oil depot, or chemical plant, for example).
Using your device in these environments increases the risk of explosion or fire. In addition, follow the instructions indicated
in text or symbols.
>Do not store or transport the device in containers with flammable liquids, gases, or explosives.
Safety information

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Operating environment
>Avoid dusty, damp, or dirty environments. Avoid magnetic fields. Using the device in these environments may result in circuit
malfunctions.
>Before connecting and disconnecting cables, stop using the device and disconnect it from the power supply. Ensure that
your hands are dry during operation.
>During thunderstorms, power off your device and remove all cables connected to it to protect against lightning strikes.
>Do not use your device during thunderstorms to protect your device against any danger caused by lightning.
>Ideal operating temperatures are 0°C to 40°C. Extreme heat or cold may damage your device or accessories.
>Keep the device and accessories in a well-ventilated and cool area away from direct sunlight. Do not enclose or cover your
device with towels or other objects. Do not place the device in a container with poor heat dissipation, such as a box or bag.
>To protect your device or accessories from fire or electrical shock hazards, avoid rain and moisture.
>Keep the device away from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater, microwave oven, stove, water heater, radiator, or
candle.
>Observe local laws and regulations, and respect the privacy and legal rights of others.
>Do not block device openings. Reserve a minimum of 10 cm around the device to dissipate heat.
>Stop using your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated. If skin is exposed to an overheated device for
an extended period, low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and darker pigmentation, may occur.
>Do not touch the device's antenna. Otherwise, communication quality may be reduced.
>Do not allow children or pets to bite or suck the device or accessories. Doing so may result in damage or explosion.
>The device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
>Keep the device in a place with good reception. The distance between the device and othermetal materials (such as metal
brackets or metal doors and windows) should be greater than 25 cm and the distance between the device should be greater

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than 30 cm.
Child's safety
>Comply with all precautions with regard to child's safety. Letting children play with the device or its accessories may be
dangerous. The device includes detachable parts that may present a choking hazard. Keep away from children.
>The device and its accessories are not intended for use by children. Children should only use the device with adult
supervision.
Power adapter safety
>The power plug is intended to serve as a disconnect device.
>For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the devices and shall be easily accessible.
>Unplug the power adapter from electrical outlets and the device when not in use.
>Do not drop or cause an impact to the power adapter. If it is damaged, take it to an authorized service center for inspection.
>If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug loosens, stop using it at once.
Continued use may lead to electric shocks, short circuits, or fire.
>Do not touch the device or the power adapter with wet hands. Doing so may lead to short circuits, malfunctions, or electric
shocks.
>If your power adapter has been exposed to water, other liquids, or excessive moisture, take it to an authorized service center
for inspection.
Cleaning and maintenance
>During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and protect it from collision.
>Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair
dryer.

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>Do not expose your device or accessories to extreme heat or cold. These environments may interfere with proper function
and may lead to fire or explosion.
>Avoid collision, which may lead to device malfunctions, overheating, fire, or explosion.
>If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time, power it off, and remove all cables connected to it.
>If anything unusual occurs (for example, if the device emits smoke or any unusual sound or smell), immediately stop using it,
power it off, remove all cables connected to it, and contact an authorized service center.
>Before you clean or maintain the device, stop using it, stop all applications, and disconnect all cables connected to it.
>Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the device or
accessories. These substances may cause damage to parts or present a fire hazard. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean
the device and accessories.
>Do not place magnetic stripe cards, such as credit cards and phone cards, near the device for extended periods of time.
Otherwise the magnetic stripe cards may be damaged.
>Do not dismantle or remanufacture the device and its accessories. This voids the warranty and releases the manufacturer
from liability for damage. In case of damage, contact an authorized service center for assistance or repair.
Disposal and recycling information
This symbol (with or without a solid bar) on the device, batteries (if included), and/or the packaging, indicates that the
device and its electrical accessories (for example, a headset, adapter, or cable) and batteries should not be disposed of
as household garbage. These items should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be taken to a
certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal.
For more detailed information about device or battery recycling, contact your local city office, household waste disposal
service, or retail store.
Disposal of the device and batteries (if included) is subject to WEEE Directive Recast (Directive 2012/19/EU) and Battery

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Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC). The purpose of separating WEEE and batteries from other waste is to minimize the potential
environmental impacts and human health risk of any hazardous substances that may be present.
Reduction of hazardous substances
This device is compliant with the REACH Regulation [Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006] and RoHS Directive Recast (Directive
2011/65/EU). Batteries (if included) are compliant with the Battery Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC). For up-to-date information
about REACH and RoHS compliance, please visit the web site http://consumer.huawei.com/certification.
EU regulatory conformance
Statement
Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For the declaration of conformity, visit the web site
http://consumer.huawei.com/certification.
The following marking is included in the product:
This device may be operated in all member states of the EU.
Observe national and local regulations where the device is used.
This device may be restricted for use, depending on the local network.
Restrictions in the 2.4 GHz band:
Norway: This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund.

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FCC Regulatory Compliance
FCC 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.
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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over-the-air broadcast signals. Connection of this
device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC Rules, part 15.

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The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and possible licensors. Customers shall not in
any manner reproduce, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or sublicense
the said software, unless such restrictions are prohibited by applicable laws or such actions are approved by respective copyright
holders.
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Other trademarks, product, service and company names mentioned may be the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local
network, and therefore may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers.
Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase.
Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice
and without any liability.
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Schritt 1: Verbinden Sie den WS331c mit dem WLAN-Netzwerk Ihres Routers.
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Schließen Sie den WS331c an eine Steckdose in der Nähe Ihres Routers an.
Drücken Sie innerhalb von 2 Minuten die WPS-Tasten sowohl am WS331c als auch am Router.
Jetzt blinkt die Anzeige am WS331c. Sobald die Anzeige konstant leuchtet, ist der WS331c mit dem WLAN-Netzwerk
Ihres Routers verbunden.
Die Bezeichnung der WPS-Taste
und die Verbindungsmethode
können je nach Router geringfügig
variieren. Weitere Einzelheiten
finden Sie in der
Bedienungsanleitung Ihres Routers.
Methode 1: Verwendung der WPS-Taste (Diese Methode wird empfohlen, wenn Ihr Router mit der
WPS-Funktion ausgestattet ist.)
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SSID:
WLAN Key:
Überprüfen Sie die SSID und den WLAN Key
auf dem Etikett an der Rückseite des WS331c.
Schließen Sie den WS331c an eine Steckdose in
der Nähe Ihres Routers an. Verbinden Sie dann
mit der SSID und dem WLAN-Schlüssel das
Telefon mit dem WLAN-Netzwerk des WS331c.
Rufen Sie im Browser Ihres Telefons die Adresse
192.168.33.1 oder mediarouter.home auf und melden
Sie sich mit dem Passwort admin an.
Berühren Sie Konfiguration. Befolgen Sie die
Anweisungen auf dem Bildschirm, um die Einstellungen
abzuschließen.
Sie können den WS331c mit einem Telefon, einem Tablet-PC oder einem Laptop konfigurieren. In dieser Anleitung wurde
zur Veranschaulichung ein Telefon gewählt.
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Methode 2: Verwendung eines Telefons (Verwenden Sie diese Methode, wenn Ihr Router nicht mit der
WPS-Funktion ausgestattet ist.)
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Schritt 2: Stellen Sie den WS331c an einem geeigneten Standort auf.
Je nachdem, wo sich der WS331c befindet, wechselt seine Leuchtanzeige die Farbe.
(Konstant weiß: Der Standort ist geeignet. Konstant orange: Der Abstand zum Router ist zu gering oder zu hoch.)
WLAN-Empfangsbereich
des Routers
Durch den WS331c erweiterter
WLAN-Empfangsbereich
Standardmäßig werden die SSID und der WLAN-Schlüssel des mit dem WS331c erweiterten WLAN-Netzwerks
automatisch mit der SSID und dem WLAN-Schlüssel des Router-WLAN-Netzwerks synchronisiert.
Das WLAN-Netzwerk Ihres Routers hat jetzt durch den WS331c eine größere Reichweite.

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FAQs
Frage: Nachdem ich ein WLAN-Netzwerk mit dem WS331c erweitert habe, kann ich nicht mehr über die Adresse
192.168.33.1 auf die Webverwaltungsseite des WS331c zugreifen. Wie kann ich das Problem beheben?
Antwort: Sie können stattdessen die Adresse mediarouter.home verwenden.
Frage: Nachdem ich ein WLAN-Netzwerk mit dem WS331c erweitert habe, kann mein Gerät das WLAN-Netzwerk des
WS331c nicht finden. Wie kann ich das Problem beheben?
Antwort: Standardmäßig werden die SSID und der WLAN-Schlüssel des mit dem WS331c erweiterten WLAN-Netzwerks
automatisch mit der SSID und dem WLAN-Schlüssel des Router-WLAN-Netzwerks synchronisiert. Sie können nach dem
WLAN-Netzwerk des Routers suchen und Ihr Gerät mit diesem Netzwerk verbinden.
Frage: Wie kann ich den WS331c auf seine Standardeinstellungen zurücksetzen?
Antwort: Wenn der WS331c eingeschaltet ist, halten Sie die Reset-Taste mit der Spitze einer Büroklammer 2 Sekunden
oder länger gedrückt, bis die Anzeige blinkt.
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