Renkforce RF-AP-N300Mini User manual

User Manual
AC1200 Gigabit Dual- Band Wi-Fi Repeater
Item No. EW-7476RPC

CONTENTS
I. Product Information........................................................................................................ 1
I-1. Package Contents .....................................................................................................................1
I-2. System Requirements .............................................................................................................1
I-3. LED Status.................................................................................................................................2
I-4. Switch........................................................................................................................................3
I-5. WPS Setup ................................................................................................................................4
I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling ..................................................................................4
I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ...........................................................................................5
I-8. Safety Information ...................................................................................................................6
II. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 7
II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode .............................................................................................................11
II-2. Access Point Mode.................................................................................................................18
II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode .................................................................................................................22
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ....................................................................... 28
III-1. Login........................................................................................................................................28
III-2. Save Settings..........................................................................................................................30
III-3. Main Menu..............................................................................................................................31
III-3-1. Status ......................................................................................................................................31
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ..........................................................................................................................32
III-3-3. LAN..........................................................................................................................................33
III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ........................................................................................34
III-3-4-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................................34
III-3-4-1-1. Disable.....................................................................................................................................37
III-3-4-1-2. WEP .........................................................................................................................................38
III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .............................................................................................................39
III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius ............................................................................................................................40
III-3-4-2. Guest .......................................................................................................................................41
III-3-4-3. WPS .........................................................................................................................................43
III-3-4-4. Access Control........................................................................................................................44
III-3-4-5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................46
III-3-5. Advanced ................................................................................................................................48
III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless......................................................................................................................48
III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless.........................................................................................................................50
III-3-6. Administration........................................................................................................................52
III-3-6-1. Wireless...................................................................................................................................52
III-3-6-2. Time Zone ...............................................................................................................................53
III-3-6-3. Password.................................................................................................................................54
III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore.......................................................................................................................55
III-3-6-5. Restart .....................................................................................................................................56
IV. Appendix....................................................................................................................... 57
IV-1. Configuring your IP address .................................................................................................57

IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ..........................................58
IV-1-1-1. Windows 7 ..............................................................................................................................58
IV-1-1-2. Windows 8.1 & 10 ..................................................................................................................61
IV-1-1-3. Mac OS....................................................................................................................................64
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ................................................................66
IV-1-2-1. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................66
IV-1-2-2. Windows 8.1 & 10 ................................................................................................................70
IV-1-2-3. Mac ........................................................................................................................................73
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network..............................................................................................75
IV-3. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................77

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
-EW-7476RPC
-CD with multi-language QIG & user manual
-Quick installation guide (QIG)
-Access key card
-RJ45 cable
I-2. System Requirements
-Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network
-Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router
-Computer with 802.11/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software
configuration (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari latest
version)
-Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.x and above

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I-3. LED Status
All LEDs are disabled in green mode. The best signal strength is 60 –80%
since above 80% is likely too close to your router for the extender to be
effective.
LED
Color
Status
Description
Signal
5GHz
Blue
On
Excellent location.
Signal strength: 60 –80%
Slow
Flashing
Good location.
Signal strength: 40 –60% & 80 - 100%
Quick
Flashing
Poor location.
Signal strength: Below 40%
Off
No signal detected.
Signal
2.4GHz
Blue
On
Excellent location.
Signal strength: 60 –80%
Slow
Flashing
Good location.
Signal strength: 40 –60% & 80 - 100%
Quick
Flashing
Poor location.
Signal strength: Below 40%
Off
No signal detected.
Cross
Band
Green
On
Cross band enabled.
Off
Cross band disabled.
Power
Green
On
Extender is on.
Flashing
Resetting to factory default settings, or system is
booting up.
Off
Extender is off.
WPS
Green
On
WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30
seconds to indicate a successful connection).
Flashing
WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device).
Off
No WPS in progress.
LAN
Green
On
LAN port connected.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.

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I-4. Switch
The EW-7476RPC includes a hardware switch on the underside of
the device which can switch between normal, green mode and
sleep mode as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to
the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal (Tx).
If you are using the extender in a small or medium sized space,
you may not need the full power of the wireless radio. Try it, and
determine if you still have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode. If so, you can save
some energy.
Mode
Switch Position
Description
Normal
Top
100% Wi-Fi power
Green Mode
Middle
50% Wi-Fi power
Sleep Mode
Bottom
Wi-Fi & LEDs off
Tx power can also be adjusted using the web-based U.I.
(Administration Wireless). Set the switch to “Normal”
before adjusting the Tx value in the web-based U.I.

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I-5. WPS Setup
If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can
use this method to setup your wireless extender.
1. Press the WPS button on your wireless
router/access point to activate its WPS.
Please check the instructions for
your wireless router/access point for
how long you need to hold down its
WPS button.
2. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS
button on the wireless extender for two seconds.
The extender’s green WPS LED should flash to
indicate that WPS is in progress.
3. The devices will establish a connection. The extender’s green WPS LED should display
on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection.
I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling
When a wireless schedule is in operation so that 2.4GHz is active and 5GHz is off, the WPS
button’s primary function is to activate the 5GHz network.
Press the WPS button once to activate/wake the 5GHz network.
Following this, the WPS button functions normally as described above in WPS Setup.

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I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings
If you experience problems with your extender or if
you want to change the extender to a different
operating mode, you can reset the device back to its
factory settings. This resets all settings back to
default.
1. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10
seconds and release when the green power LED is
flashing.
2. Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is
ready for setup when the green power LED
displays on.

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I-8. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in
accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
EW-7476RPC.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old.
Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The device may
become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience problems with
the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.
8. The device is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not
attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced
electrical technician for further help.
9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the EW-7476RPC then unplug the device
immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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II. Installation
The EW-7476RPC has three different operating modes:
Wi-Fi Extender
The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and
repeats the wireless signal.
Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in
the middle between your existing wireless router/access
point and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a
good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point.
Wi-Fi Bridge
(Wi-Fi Adapter)
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a games
console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and provides wireless
Internet access for that device.
Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired network
device.
Wi-Fi Access
Point
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable
and provides wireless Internet access for your network
devices.
Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
1. Plug the EW-7476RPC into a power socket.