Ruijie Reyee RG-EW300R User manual

Reyee RG-EW300R Mesh Repeater
Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85
Document Version: V1.0
Date: 2022.11.15

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Preface
Technical Support
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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
Choose System > Time.
2. 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.
3. Note
This manual introduces the features of the product and offers guidance on configuration and testing.

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................. I
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Network Interface.......................................................................................................................1
1.2 System Status LED....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Signal Status LED......................................................................................................................2
1.4 Buttons.......................................................................................................................................2
2 Fast InternetAccess.......................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Connecting the Device...............................................................................................................1
2.2 Login ..........................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Network Settings (As a Mesh Repeater)...................................................................................3
2.3.1 Getting Started...............................................................................................................3
2.3.2 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................3
2.3.3 Verifying Configuration...................................................................................................9
2.4 Network Settings (As a Router).................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Getting Started...............................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................10
2.4.3 Verifying Configuration.................................................................................................12
3 Wi-Fi Network Settings...................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Changing the SSID and Password............................................................................................1
3.2 Hiding the SSID .........................................................................................................................1
3.2.1 Overview........................................................................................................................1
3.2.2 Getting Started...............................................................................................................1
3.2.3 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................2

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3.3 Configuring the Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................2
3.3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................2
3.3.2 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................3
3.4 Configuring the Wi-Fi Blacklist or Whitelist................................................................................3
3.4.1 Overview........................................................................................................................3
3.4.2 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................3
3.5 Optimizing the Wi-Fi Network....................................................................................................4
3.5.1 Overview........................................................................................................................4
3.5.2 Getting Started...............................................................................................................5
3.5.3 Configuration Steps .......................................................................................................5
3.6 Configuring the Healthy Mode...................................................................................................8
4 Networks Settings............................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Configuring Internet Connection Type.......................................................................................9
4.2 Changing the Address of a LAN Port ........................................................................................9
4.3 Changing the MAC Address....................................................................................................10
4.4 Changing the MTU...................................................................................................................11
4.5 Configuring the Repeater Mode ..............................................................................................11
4.5.1 Wired Repeater............................................................................................................11
4.5.2 Wireless Repeater .......................................................................................................12
4.5.3 WISP............................................................................................................................14
4.6 Online Time Control.................................................................................................................15
4.7 Configuring XPress..................................................................................................................16
4.8 Configuring the DHCP Server .................................................................................................17
4.8.1 Overview......................................................................................................................17

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4.8.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................17
4.9 Configuring DNS......................................................................................................................19
4.9.1 Local DNS....................................................................................................................19
4.9.2 DNS Proxy ...................................................................................................................20
4.10 Configuring Port Mapping......................................................................................................20
4.10.1 Overview....................................................................................................................20
4.10.2 Configuration Preparations........................................................................................21
4.10.3 Procedure...................................................................................................................21
4.10.4 Verification and Testing..............................................................................................22
4.10.5 Solution to a Test Failure...........................................................................................22
4.10.6 DMZ Configuration Steps ..........................................................................................22
4.11 Configuring ARP Binding and Guard.....................................................................................22
4.11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................22
4.11.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................22
4.12 Enabling Port-based Flow Control.........................................................................................23
4.13 Network Problem Diagnosis ..................................................................................................24
4.14 Setting UPnP .........................................................................................................................24
4.14.1 Overview....................................................................................................................25
4.14.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................25
5 System Settings .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Configuring the Login Password..............................................................................................26
5.2 Restoring Factory Settings ......................................................................................................26
5.3 Configuring System Time ........................................................................................................27
5.4 Configuring Scheduled Reboot................................................................................................27

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5.4.1 Getting Started.............................................................................................................27
5.4.2 Configuration Steps .....................................................................................................27
5.5 Performing Online Upgrade and Displaying the System Version ...........................................28
5.6 Turning On/Off the Indicator....................................................................................................28
5.7 Switching System Language ...................................................................................................29
5.8 Network Diagnosis Tools.........................................................................................................29
5.9 Configuring Config Backup and Import....................................................................................31
5.10 Configuring Session Timeout Duration..................................................................................31
5.11 Switching to PC View.............................................................................................................32
6 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.1 How Can I Restore the Factory Settings?...............................................................................33
6.2 How Can I Do If I Forgot the Password of Mesh Repeater?...................................................33
6.3 How Do I Manage the Mesh Repeater After Installation Is Successful? ................................33

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1 Overview
The EW300R mesh repeater uses binaural antennas to support 2.4 GHz dual bands and is equipped with two
independent signal amplification chips. It can extend the dual-bandWi-Fi coverage. The maximum wireless rate
of the entire device is 1200 Mbps. The EW300R can extend the signals of other devices, and can also connect
to the Internet independently.
The signals that the EW300R can extend are:
Wi-Fi of any model from Reyee.
Wi-Fi of other vendors' devices. The compatibility problem may exist.
For the open hotspots in the merchant stores, the repeater function may be denied. The signals may not 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. To log in to the web page of the mesh repeater, connect to the Wi-Fi of mesh repeater.
1.2 System Status LED
Status
Description
Blue
Solid on
The device is functioning properly. / The port has made a successful
link.

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Status
Description
Blinking
The device is starting up. / The device is restoring factory settings.
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 Buttons
Button
Description
WPS Button
Short press for less than 2s
Establish a WPS network with other
routers.
Reset Button
Short press for less than 2s
Turn on or off the signal status LED.
Long press for more than 5s
The device restores factory settings.

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2 Fast Internet Access
2.1 Connecting the Device
1. Wireless Connection
Connecting the Device to a Primary Router (WPS)
(1) Connect the mesh repeater to power source, and wait 1-2 minutes until the status of blue indicator changes
from blinking to solid on. The mesh repeater is started.
(2) Press the WPS button on the primary router.
(3) Press the WPS button of the mesh repeater within 2 minutes. When the system status LED is solid blue and
the three-bar signal status LED lights up in turn, the device connects to the primary router successfully. In
this situation, the default Wi-Fi disappears, and the Wi-Fi name and password are synchronized with the
primary router. Clients can connect to the amplified Wi-Fi of the primary router to access the Internet.
(4) If system status LED is solid red and the signal status LED issolid white, the network connection fails. Check
whether the primary router can access the Internet. If the system status LED is solid red and the signal
indicator is off, the connection to the primary router fails. Move the mesh repeater to a position closer to the
primary router, remove obstacles, and repeat the preceding operations.
Connect the Device to the Modem or the Other Router
Before performing this step, you need to connect to the Internet. Search for the wireless network with the Wi-Fi
name @Reyee-sXXXX by using a mobile phone or laptop. The mobile phone and laptop can log in to the web
management page through a browser.
Note
XXXX in the Wi-Fi name is the last four digits of the MAC address of each device. You can find the default
wireless network name and web login address at the bottom of the device.

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Caution
When an EW300R is connected to a Reyee router, it is automatically networked and functions as a mesh
repeater without any manual configurations. If you want to use an EW300R as a router, disable the Reyee
Mesh discovery function of the primary router.
2. Wired Connection
After an EW300R is powered as an extended router, connect the LAN port of the primary router to the network
port of the EW300R through a network cable and wait 1-2 minutes. Then, the EW300R can extend the Wi-Fi
network of the primary router.After associating a client with the default Wi-Fi network of the EW300R, enter the
default management IP address (192.168.110.1) of the EW300R in the browser to log in to the management
page of the EW300R. Then, you can set the name and password of the extended Wi-Fi network.
Caution
If the address delivered by the primary router belongs to the 192.168.110.0 network segment, the
management address of the EW300R will be changed to 192.168.111.1. You are advised to use Reyee Router
App to manage the extended router.
2.2 Login
The configuration wizard page will pop up automatically if you log in for the first time. If no configuration page
pops up, please input the IP address into the address bar of the browser and press Enter to navigate to the
login page.
Table 2-1 Default Configuration
Item
Default
IP address
192.168.110.1
Username/Password
Username and password are not required at your
first login and you can configure the access point
directly.

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If you forget the IP address or password, press the reset button for over 5 seconds to restore the default settings.
After that, log in again with the default IP address and password.
Caution
Restoring the factory settings will clear the current configuration and require a re-login. Please exercise
caution when performing this operation.
2.3 Network Settings (As a Mesh Repeater)
2.3.1 Getting Started
Ensure that the primary router can connect to the Internet successfully.
To use the device as a mesh repeater, remove the network cable from the device first.
2.3.2 Configuration Steps
Extend the Wi-Fi of WPS-supported router
Press the WPS button of the primary router and then the WPS button of the mesh repeater for networking.
For details, see 2.1 Connecting the Device.
Extend the Wi-Fi of other routers
Click Configure. The General Mode mode and WISP mode are available.

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General Mode:
Note
In the wireless repeater mode, the device extends Wi-Fi signals and disables its DHCP function. When clients
connect to the wireless network, the primary router assigns addresses for them. When the device in the
wireless repeater mode extends the network of primary router, the WAN interface is unchanged. If you connect
the network cable to the WAN interface, the device automatically switches to the wired repeater mode.
(1) Click Repeater Mode and select General Mode (Recommended) from the drop-down list. Select the Wi-Fi
of the primary router, and enter the Wi-Fi password of the primary router to connect to the Wi-Fi.
(2) Click Next. On the Set Wi-Fi page that opens, enter the Wi-Fi SSID and password of local router and the
management password for the extender. You can select Same as Primary Router Wi-Fi, in which Wi-Fi
SSID and password will be same as the primary router Wi-Fi, or select New Wi-Fi to set newWi-Fi SSID and
password. You can select Same as Primary Router Wi-Fi or New Wi-Fi. For the management password,
you can check Same as Wi-Fi Password.

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(3) Click Next and set Country/Region.
Country/Region: The Wi-Fi channel may vary from country to country. To ensure that clients search out
Wi-Fi signals successfully, select the actual country or region.
Time Zone: Set the system time. The network time server is enabled to provide the time service by default.
Select the actual time zone.
(4) Click Next to complete the configuration.

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WISP Mode:
Note
In the WISP mode, the device still supports routing and DHCP. The clients connected to the primary router are
assigned IP addresses by the primary router; the clients connected to the secondary router are assigned IP
addresses by the secondary router. When the device connects to the Internet wirelessly, the network interface
functions as a LAN interface.
(1) Click Repeater Mode and select WISP from the drop-down list. Select the Wi-Fi of the primary router.
(2) Enter the password of the primary router Wi-Fi.
○Select DHCP and the extender will automatically obtain an IP address.
○If the primary router cannot assign IP addresses, select Static IP.
Select the Wi-Fi of primary router, and enter the Wi-Fi password to connect to the primary router.

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(3) Click Next. On the Set Wi-Fi page that opens,
enter the Wi-Fi SSID and password and management password for the extender.
○You can select Same as Primary Router Wi-Fi, in which Wi-Fi SSID and password will be same as the
primary router Wi-Fi,
○or select New Wi-Fi to set new Wi-Fi SSID and password. For the management password, you can
check Same as Wi-Fi Password.

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(4) Click Next and set Country/Region.
Country/Region: The Wi-Fi channel may vary from country to country. To ensure that clients search out
Wi-Fi signals successfully, select the actual country or region.
Time Zone: Set the system time. The network time server is enabled to provide the time service by default.
Select the actual time zone.
(5) Click Next to complete the configuration.

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2.3.3 Verifying Configuration
The device can access the Internet after connecting to the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.
2.4 Network Settings (As a Router)
2.4.1 Getting Started
(1) Connect the mesh repeater to the power source.
(2) Connect the LAN interface of the optical modem to the network interface of the mesh repeater through a
network cable. If the network cable is not connected, the wireless repeater page is automatically displayed.
(3) Log in to the web management interface of the mesh repeater. For details, see 2.2 Login.

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(4) Configure the Internet connection type according to requirements of the local Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Otherwise, the Internet access may fail due to improper configuration. You are advised to contact your local
ISP to confirm the Internet connection type:
Figure out whether the Internet connection type is PPPoE, DHCP mode, or static IP address mode.
In the PPPoE mode, a username, a password, and possibly a service name are needed.
In the static IP address mode, an IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway, and a DNS server need to be
configured.
In the DHCP mode, DHCP automatically assigns network parameters without manual intervention.
2.4.2 Configuration Steps
1. Configuring the Internet Type
Click Configure and select the Internet type confirmed with the ISP.
DHCP: The device detects whether it can obtain an IP address via DHCP by default. If the device connects
to the Internet successfully, you can click Next without entering an account.
Caution
●If the primary router assigns an IP address from the 192.168.110.0 network to the mesh repeater, the
mesh repeater will change the IP address of its LAN port to 192.168.111.1 automatically. Mistaking the
mesh repeater for the primary router and changing its configuration may cause a network disconnection.
You are advised to refer to the model and Wi-Fi information on the homepage.
PPPoE: Click PPPoE, and enter the username, password, and service name. Click Next.
Static IP: Enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server, and click Next.

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2. Configuring the Wi-Fi Network
Note
●EW300R supports only 2.4 GHz channels.
(1) Setting the SSID and Wi-Fi password: The device has no Wi-Fi password by default, indicating that the
Wi-Fi network is an open network. You are advised to configure a complex password to enhance the network
security. The password must be a string of 8 to 31 characters, which can contain uppercase and lowercase
letters, digits, and English characters but cannot contain special characters such as single quotation marks
('), double quotation marks ('), or spaces.
(2) Setting the management password: The password is used for logging in to the management page. The
management password must be a string of 8 to 31 characters that contain at least three types among
uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and English characters but cannot contain admin, Chinese
characters, spaces, or question marks (?). You can select Same as Wi-Fi Password.
(3) Setting the country or region: The Wi-Fi channel may vary from country to country. To ensure that a client
searches for a Wi-Fi network successfully, you are advised to select the actual country or region.
(4) Setting time: Set the system time. The network time server is enabled by default to provide the time service.
You are advised to select the actual time zone.
(5) Overriding the configuration: Click Override. The Wi-Fi network will be restarted. You need to enter the
new Wi-Fi password to connect to the new Wi-Fi network.