LevelOne WRE-6001 User manual

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LevelOne
User Manual
WRE-6001
Wireless Range Extender,
300Mbps 802.11b/g/n
V1.0_20141112

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Table of Contents
1Introduction........................................................................................................... 4
Features........................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 4
Using this Document....................................................................................................................... 5
Notational conventions ................................................................................................................... 5
Typographical conventions............................................................................................................. 5
Special messages........................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Support............................................................................................................................... 5
2Getting to know the device.................................................................................. 6
Computer / System requirements.................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents........................................................................................................................... 6
LED meanings & activations .......................................................................................................... 6
Top Side........................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side ........................................................................................... 7
3Computer configurations under different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically........................................................................................................ 8
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP............................................................................................. 8
For Windows Vista-32/64.............................................................................................................10
For Windows 7-32/64....................................................................................................................12
For Windows 8-32/64....................................................................................................................14
4Connecting your device..................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Hardware.............................................................................................................17
WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem ................................18
5Advanced Configuration.................................................................................... 19
Advanced Configuration...............................................................................................................19
Wireless Connection..................................................................................................................... 21
6What the Internet/WAN access of your own Network now is........................... 23
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client.................................................................................... 24
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP...........................................................................................24
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client...................................................................................25
7Getting Started with the Web pages.................................................................26
Accessing the Web pages............................................................................................................26
Testing your Setup........................................................................................................................27
Default device settings..................................................................................................................28
8Quick Setup........................................................................................................ 29
9LAN Interface..................................................................................................... 31

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LAN Interface Setup......................................................................................................................31
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask .......................................................................33
DHCP Static IP Configuration......................................................................................................35
10 Wireless Network............................................................................................... 36
Wireless Basics.............................................................................................................................36
Wireless Advanced Settings......................................................................................................... 38
Wireless Access Control Mode....................................................................................................39
Allow Listed....................................................................................................................................39
11 Reboot/Reset..................................................................................................... 41
Reboot/Reset.................................................................................................................................41
12 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 42
About firmware versions...............................................................................................................42
Manually updating firmware .........................................................................................................42
13 Backup/Restore Settings................................................................................... 44
Save Settings to File..................................................................................................................... 44
Load Settings from File.................................................................................................................45
14 Password............................................................................................................ 47
Setting your username and password.........................................................................................47
15 Time and Date.................................................................................................... 49
Time and Date Configuration settings.........................................................................................49
16 Status................................................................................................................. 50
17 Active Client Table............................................................................................. 51
18 Statistics............................................................................................................. 52
AConfiguring your Computers ............................................................................. 53
Configuring Ethernet PCs.............................................................................................................53
Before you begin...........................................................................................................................53
Windows® XP PCs.......................................................................................................................53
Windows 2000 PCs.......................................................................................................................53
Windows Me PCs..........................................................................................................................54
Windows 95, 98 PCs ....................................................................................................................54
Windows NT 4.0 workstations......................................................................................................55
Assigning static Internet information to your PCs.......................................................................56
BTroubleshooting.................................................................................................57
Troubleshooting Suggestions.......................................................................................................57
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities..........................................................................................58
ping.................................................................................................................................................58
nslookup.........................................................................................................................................59
CNotification of Compliance................................................................................. 60

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless Gateway. You will now be able to
access the Internet using your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide willshow you how toconnect your Wireless Gateway, and how to
customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.
Features
The list belowcontains the mainfeatures of the device and may be useful to users with
knowledge of networking protocols. If you are not an experienced user, the chapters
throughout this guide will provide you with enough information to get themost out of your
device.
Features include:
10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivityto all computers on your
LAN
Network address translation (NAT)functions to providesecurity for your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Client
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP
Supports remote software upgrades
User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web browser
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection
to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivityfor
both the Wireless Gatewayand a co-located PC or other Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use theWireless Gateway, you must have the following:
One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via cable modem or xDSL modem
Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access you will be using, and the
addresses needed to set up access
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet card (10Base-T/100Base-T network
interface card (NIC))
TCP/IP protocol for each PC
For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program:a web browsersuch as Internet Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4
or later. Note that version 4 of each browser is the minimum version requirement –for
optimum displayquality, use Internet Explorer v7, or Netscape v6.1
Note
You do not need to use a hub orswitch in order to connect more
than one Ethernet PC toyour device. Instead, you can connect
up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports
labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.

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Using this Document
Notational conventions
Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text and also in the glossary.
For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.
The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists and the names of
displayed web pages.
Bold text is usedfor text strings that you type when prompted bythe program, and to
emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to specific instructions or
explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.
Getting Support
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:

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2 Gettingtoknowthedevice
Computer/ System requirements
1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
and Windows 8
PackageContents
1. 11n Repeater
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
LEDmeanings &activations
Top Side
The Top Side contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of the
unit.
Figure 1: Top Side and LEDs

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Label
Color
Function
Wifi Signal
blue
On Wireless Signal Strength
Off: No WLAN link
Wireless
blue
On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
WPS
blue
Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
Ethernet
blue
On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore Defaults button, the ports for the
unit's data and power connections.
Label
Function
Ethernet
Connects the device via LAN Ethernet to a PC
WPS / RESET
WPS
Press this button for 3 full seconds and the
WPS LED will flash to start WPS.
Now go to the wireless adapter or device and
press its WPS button. Make sure to press the
button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after
pressing the router's WPS button.
RESET
Reset button. RESET the 11n Repeater to its default
settings.
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds to RESET
device to its default settings.

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3 ComputerconfigurationsunderdifferentOS,
toobtainIPaddressautomatically
Before starting the WER-6001 configuration, please kindlyconfigure the PC computer as
below, to have automatic IPaddress / DNS Server.
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, doubleclick
on "Network Connections" to continue.
2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".

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3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNSserver address
automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (seescreen image in 3. above)
then Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.

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For Windows Vista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network status and tasks”.
2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".

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4. The screen will displaythe information "User Account Control" and click "Continue" to
continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
6. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically" thenclick on "OK" to continue.

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For Windows 7-32/64
7. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and
tasks”.
8. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.
9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.

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10.Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
11.Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically" thenclick on "OK" to continue.

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For Windows 8-32/64
1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click on “Settings”.
2. Click on “Control Panel”.

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3. Click on “View network status and tasks”.
4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.
5. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".

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6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically” then click on "OK" to continue.

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4 Connectingyourdevice
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Wireless Gateway to a
computer or LAN and to the Internet.
In addition to configuring the device, you need to configure the Internet properties of your
computer(s). For more details,see the following sections:
Configuring Ethernet PCs
This chapter assumes that you have already established a DSL/Cable service with your
Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that
should be compatible with your homeor small office network setup. Refer to the
subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes howto connect the device to the wallphone port, the power outlet
and your computer(s) or network.
WARNING
Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These
include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable),
and the Wireless Gateway.
The diagram below illustrates the hardwareconnections. The layout of the ports on your
device mayvaryfrom the layoutshown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific
instructions.
Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet
cable from your PC's Ethernet port to any of the 11n Repeater's LAN Port.
Step 2. Connect the 11n Repeater to your wall-mounted power outlet

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WPS Pairing between 11n Repeaterand Wireless xDSL/CableModem
This section describes howto do WPSPairing between 11n Repeater andWireless
xDSL/Cable.
The diagram below illustrates the hardwareconnections. The layout of the ports on your
device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions.
Step 1. Press WPS button on Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Step 2. Press WPS button on 11n Repeater for 3 seconds and release WPS button.
Now the WPS LED is blinking and the 11n Repeater is donig WPS Pairing with
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Make sure to press the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem's WPS button.
Step 3. Once the 11n Repeater finished doing WPS Pairing with Wireless
xDSL/Cable Modem, the Wifi Signal Strength LED is ON. The status of Wifi signal
strength LED varies depending on the Wifi signal strength between 11n Repeater and
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Step 4. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength LED of 11n Repeater is ON, the 11n
Repeater is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.
Step 5. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength is OFF, the 11n Repeater isn’t connected
and suitable for Internet Connections. Please repeat steps of WPS Pairing or follow
next step to have it connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

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5 AdvancedConfiguration
Advanced Configuration
1. From anyof the LAN computers connected to , launch your web browser, type the
following URL inthe web address (or location) box, and press [Enter] on your keyboard:
http://192.168.1.1
2. Please enter the Login User Name: admin and Login Password: administrator and then
click on Login button.
3. Check on “Auto”checkbox.
4. Click on “Site Survey”button and wait for 5 seconds for site surveying.

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5. Check on “Select”ratio of SSID of thefront AP and configure related parameters.
6. Click on “Apply&Save”button.
7. Click on “OK”button.
8. Now, the 11n Repeater has been configured completed, and suitable for Wireless and
Internet Connections.