LevelOne WRE-8011E User manual

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LevelOne
User Manual
WRE-8011E
AC1200 Wireless Range Extender
V1.0_20161125

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Table of Contents
1Introduction............................................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5
Device Requirements............................................................. 5
Using this Document .............................................................. 6
Notational conventions................................................... 6
Typographical conventions............................................ 6
Special messages .......................................................... 6
Getting Support....................................................................... 6
2Getting to know the device...................................7
Computer / System requirements.......................................... 7
Package Contents .................................................................. 7
LED meanings & activations.................................................. 7
Top Side.......................................................................... 7
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side........................... 8
3Computer configurations under
different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically.........................................................9
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP.................................... 9
For Windows Vista-32/64..................................................... 12
For Windows 7-32/64........................................................... 15
For Windows 8/8.1-32/64..................................................... 19
For Windows 10-32/64......................................................... 24
4Connecting your device......................................28
Connecting the Hardware.................................................... 28
WPS Pairing between WRE-8011E and
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem........................................... 29
5Advanced Configuration.....................................30
Advanced Configuration....................................................... 30
Repeater Mode (Extend your Wireless Network)
............................................................................................. 30
AP Mode (Extend your Wired Network to allow
wireless devices to connect your wired
network using Wi-Fi).......................................................... 31
Wireless Connection............................................................. 32
6What the Internet/WAN access of your
own Network now is............................................34
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client............................ 36
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP................................... 37
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client........................... 39

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7Getting Started with the Web pages..................40
Accessing the Web pages ................................................... 40
Testing your Setup................................................................ 41
Default device settings ......................................................... 41
8Quick Setup.........................................................43
Repeater Mode (Extend your Wireless Network)
............................................................................................. 44
AP Mode (Extend your Wired Network to allow
wireless devices to connect your wired
network using Wi-Fi).......................................................... 45
9LAN Interface......................................................47
LAN Interface Setup............................................................. 47
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet
mask.................................................................................... 49
DHCP Static IP Configuration.............................................. 52
10 Wireless Network - 5GHz...................................54
Wireless Basics..................................................................... 54
Advanced Settings................................................................ 57
Security.................................................................................. 59
WEP + Encryption Key................................................. 61
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication.............................. 62
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-
Shared Key)............................................................... 63
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS)................ 64
Wireless Access Control Mode............................................ 66
Allow Listed................................................................... 67
Deny Listed................................................................... 68
WPS....................................................................................... 69
11 Wireless Network –2.4GHz...............................71
Wireless Basics..................................................................... 71
Advanced Settings................................................................ 74
Security.................................................................................. 76
WEP + Encryption Key................................................. 78
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication.............................. 80
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-
Shared Key)............................................................... 81
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS)................ 82
Wireless Access Control Mode............................................ 84
Allow Listed................................................................... 85
Deny Listed................................................................... 85
WPS....................................................................................... 87

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12 Status..................................................................89
13 Statistics..............................................................90
14 Firmware Upgrade..............................................91
About firmware versions....................................................... 91
Manually updating firmware................................................. 91
15 Backup/Restore Settings....................................93
Save Settings to File............................................................. 93
Load Settings from File......................................................... 94
Resetting to Defaults ............................................................ 95
16 Password.............................................................97
AConfiguring your Computers ..............................98
Configuring Ethernet PCs .................................................... 98
Before you begin........................................................... 98
Windows® XP PCs ...................................................... 98
Windows 2000 PCs...................................................... 98
Windows Me PCs.......................................................100
Windows 95, 98 PCs..................................................100
Windows NT 4.0 workstations...................................101
Assigning static Internet information to
your PCs..................................................................102
BIP Addresses, Network Masks, and
Subnets.............................................................103
IP Addresses.......................................................................103
Structure of an IP address.........................................103
Network classes..........................................................103
Subnet masks.....................................................................104
CUPnP Control Point Software on
Windows ME/XP...............................................106
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME................106
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP
with Firewall......................................................................107
SSDP requirements....................................................107
DTroubleshooting................................................110
Troubleshooting Suggestions............................................110
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ...............................112
ping..............................................................................112
nslookup......................................................................113
ELICENSE STATEMENT / GPL CODE
STATEMENT....................................................114

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Portable
Repeater. You will now be able to access the Internet using
your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Portable
Repeater, and how to customize its configuration to get the
most out of your new product.
Features
The list belowcontains the main features 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 the most
out of your device.
Features include:
10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web
browser
The Portable Repeater 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 Portable Repeater and a co-located PC or other
Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the Portable Repeater, 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 browser such 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 display quality, use Internet
Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1

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Note
You do not need to use a hub or switch 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.
Using this Document
Notational conventions
Acronyms are defined thefirst time they appear in the text
and also in the glossary.
For brevity, the Portable Repeater 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
by the 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.
GettingSupport
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:

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2 Getting to know the device
Computer/ System requirements
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,Windows 8, Windows 8.1
and Windows 10.
PackageContents
1. WRE-8011E
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
Green
On Wireless Signal Strength
Off: No WLAN link
Wireless
Green
On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
WPS
Green
Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
Ethernet
Green
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 WRE-8011E to its default
settings.
Press this button for at least 10 full seconds to RESET
device to its default settings.

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3 Computer configurations under different OS,
to obtain IP address automatically
Before starting the WRE-8011E configuration, please kindly
configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP
address / DNS Server.
ForWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In
the Control Panel, double click on "Network Connections"
to continue.

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2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".
3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

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4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to
continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected"
(see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to
complete the setup procedures.

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ForWindowsVista-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.

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3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".
4. The screen will display the information "User Account
Control" and click "Continue" to continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

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6. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" thenclick on "OK" to
continue.

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ForWindows7-32/64
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.

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9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click
“Properties”.
10. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

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11. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" thenclick on "OK" to
continue.

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ForWindows8/8.1-32/64
1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner andclick
on “Settings”.

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2. Click on “Control Panel”.