Ruijie Reyee RG-EW1200R User manual

Ruijie Reyee RG-EW1200R Mesh Repeater
Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85
Document Version: V1.0
Date: 2022.05.10
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Preface
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
⚫Network engineers
⚫Technical support and servicing engineers
⚫Network administrators
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Conventions
1. GUI Symbols
Interface symbol
Description
Example
Boldface
1. Button names
2. Window names, tab name, field name and
menu items
3. Link
1. Click OK.
2. Select Config Wizard.
3. Click the Download File link.
>
Multi-level menus items
Select System >Time.
Signs
The signs used in this document are described as follows:
Warning
An alert that calls attention to important rules and information that if not understood or followed can result in
data loss or equipment damage.
Caution
An alert that calls attention to essential information that if not understood or followed can result in function
failure or performance degradation.
Note
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information that if not understood or followed will not lead to
serious consequences.
Specification
An alert that contains a description of product or version support.

2. Note
This manual introduces the features of the RG-EW1200R mesh repeater and instructs users to configure the
device.

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Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................................................1
1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................1
2 Fast InternetAccess...........................................................................................................................3
2.1 Connecting the Device...............................................................................................................3
2.2 Login ..........................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Network Settings (As a Mesh Repeater)...................................................................................5
2.3.1 Getting Started...............................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Verifying Configuration...................................................................................................7
2.4 Network Settings (As a Router).................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Getting Started...............................................................................................................8
2.4.2 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................8
2.4.3 Verifying Configuration.................................................................................................10
3 Wi-Fi Network Settings.....................................................................................................................11
3.1 Changing the SSID and Password..........................................................................................11
3.2 Hiding the SSID .......................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Getting Started.............................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................12
3.3 Configuring the Wi-Fi...............................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................13
3.4 Configuring the Wi-Fi Blacklist or Whitelist..............................................................................14

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3.4.1 Overview......................................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................14
3.5 Optimizing the Wi-Fi Network..................................................................................................15
3.5.1 Overview......................................................................................................................15
3.5.2 Getting Started.............................................................................................................15
3.5.3 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................16
3.6 Configuring the Healthy Mode.................................................................................................20
4 Networks Settings............................................................................................................................22
4.1 Configuring Internet Connection Type.....................................................................................22
4.2 Changing the Address of a LAN Port ......................................................................................22
4.3 Changing the MAC Address....................................................................................................23
4.4 Changing the MTU...................................................................................................................24
4.5 Configuring the Repeater Mode ..............................................................................................25
4.5.1 Wired Repeater............................................................................................................25
4.5.2 Wireless Repeater .......................................................................................................25
4.5.3 WISP............................................................................................................................27
4.6 Online Time Control.................................................................................................................28
4.7 Configuring XPress..................................................................................................................30
4.8 Configuring the DHCP Server .................................................................................................31
4.8.1 Overview......................................................................................................................31
4.8.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................31
4.9 Configuring DNS......................................................................................................................34
4.9.1 Local DNS....................................................................................................................34
4.9.2 DNS Proxy ...................................................................................................................34

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4.10 Enabling Port-based Flow Control.........................................................................................35
4.11 Network Problem Diagnosis ..................................................................................................35
5 System Settings ...............................................................................................................................37
5.1 Configuring the Login Password..............................................................................................37
5.2 Restoring Factory Settings ......................................................................................................37
5.3 Configuring System Time ........................................................................................................38
5.4 Configuring Scheduled Reboot................................................................................................39
5.4.1 Getting Started.............................................................................................................39
5.4.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................39
5.5 Performing Online Upgrade and Displaying the System Version ...........................................39
5.6 Turning On/Off the Indicator....................................................................................................40
5.7 Switching System Language ...................................................................................................41
5.8 Network Diagnosis Tools.........................................................................................................41
5.9 Configuring Config Backup and Import....................................................................................43
5.10 Configuring Session Timeout Duration..................................................................................44
5.11 Switching to PC View.............................................................................................................45
6 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................46
6.1.1 How Can I Restore the Factory Settings?...................................................................46
6.1.2 How Can I Do If I Forgot the Password of Mesh Repeater?.......................................46
6.1.3 How Do I Manage the Mesh Repeater After Installation Is Successful?.....................46

Web-based Configuration Guide Overview
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1 Overview
The EW1200R mesh repeater uses circular binaural antennas to support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands and is
equipped with two independent signal amplification chips. It can extend the dual-band Wi-Fi coverage. The
maximum wireless rate of the entire device is 1200 Mbps. The EW1200R can extend the signals of other
devices, and can also connect to the Internet independently.
The signals that the EW1200R can extend are:
⚫Wi-Fi of any model from Ruijie.
⚫Wi-Fi of other vendors' devices. The compatibility problem may exist.
⚫Open hotspots such as CMCC, Chinanet and merchant stores. The repeater function may be forbidden.
Such signals may fail to be extended. In addition, open networks have security risks, so it is not
recommended to extend such signals.
Caution
The supported encryption types include WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. If you want to
extend encrypted signal, please enter the correct Wi-Fi password.
1.1 Network Interface
In the factory settings state, the network interface works in WAN mode, which can be connected to an optical
modem as a router. In this situation, you cannot log in to the web page of the mesh repeater through the
network interface. To log in to the web page of the mesh repeater, connect to the Wi-Fi of mesh repeater.

Web-based Configuration Guide Overview
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1.2 System Status LED
Status
Description
Green
Solid on
The device is functioning properly.
Blinking
The device is starting up. / The device is restoring factory settings.
Orange
Solid on
The device fails to access the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.
Blinking
The device is accessing the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.
Red
Solid on
The network is unreachable.
1.3 Signal Status LED
Status
Description
Blinking alternately
The device is accessing the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.
White
Three bars on
The signal strength is high.
Two bars on
The signal strength is medium.
One bar on
The signal strength is low.
Off
1. The device is set to the router mode.
2. The device fails to access the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.
1.4 Mesh/WPS Button
Mesh/WPS Button
Description
Long press for more than 5s
The device restores factory settings.
Short press for less than 2s
Three functions are triggered at the same time:
1. Turn on or off the signal status LED.
2. Perform mesh networking as the Reyee primary device.
3. Establish a WPS network with other routers.

Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access
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2 Fast Internet Access
2.1 Connecting the Device
⚫Connecting the Device to a Reyee Router (Reyee Mesh)
a Connect the mesh repeater to power source, and wait 1-2 minutes until the status of center green
indicator changes from blinking to solid on. The mesh repeater is started.
b Press the Reyee Mesh button on the primary Reyee router or connect the network cable to the primary
Reyee router for automatic networking. When the three bars of the indicator are on, Reyee mesh is
successfully set up. Then, the default Wi-Fi disappears, and the Wi-Fi name and password are
synchronized with the primary router. When the signal indicator is solid white, the network connection is
successful. Clients can connect to the amplified Wi-Fi of the primary router to access the Internet.
c If the center dot indicator is solid red, the network connection fails. Check whether the primary router
can access the Internet. If the center dot is solid orange, the connection to the primary router fails. Move
the mesh repeater to a position closer to the primary router, remove obstacles, and press the Reyee
Mesh button on the primary router again.
Caution
When you connect the network cable to the Reyee router, the router will automatically connect to the network.
After the network connection is successfully set up, the default signal of the mesh repeater disappears. In this
situation, the mesh repeater is successfully networked and managed by the Reyee primary router. The default
address of the mesh repeater is unreachable.
⚫Connecting the Device to a Primary Router (WPS)
Power source
panel
Primary router