Wavlink WL-WN578R2-A User manual

Hardware Overview
3Configure
Default Parameters
Web Setup: http://ap.setup
Default IP: 192.168.10.1
Login Name: admin
Password: admin
LED Indicators
Wi-Fi Signal
POWER
LAN/WAN
WPS
ON: The Device is powered on
OFF: The Device is not receiving electrical power.
ON: The Ethernet port is connected.
OFF: The Ethernet port is disconnected.
Flashing: Transferring data to/from a network device
Slow Flashing: The Device is trying to connect to your PC or Phone
Fast Flashing: The Device is connecting to your AP/Router
WPS Button:
Press and hold for 2seconds, the Device is trying to connect to your PC or Phone .
Press and hold for 6 seconds to connect to your Wi-Fi AP/Router (for Repeater Mode).
Reset Button: Press and hold for 3seconds to Reset the Device.
Mode
AP/Router
Repeater
Wi-Fi Signal Status LED
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
Flashing
Description
Wi-Fi Signal output power 100%
Better reception
signal strength 75% to 100%
Good reception
signal strength 50% to 75%
Weak reception
signal strength below 50%
Disconnected
1. Launch a web browser and type http://ap.setup
in the address field. Enter admin (all lowercase)
to login.
3. Select a Wi-Fi SSID of your router (Host Wi-Fi) and enter
the password. Either keep the same SSID as your host
Wi-Fi or create a new name for the extended network.
※Please do not install the Device in where it is heavily surrounded by things.
Please install the device as followings:
- Pictures with “ ” : Recommended
- Pictures with “ X ” : Not Recommended
Model:WL-WN578R2-A
Model:WL-WN578N2-A
2.4G SSID: WAVLINK-N
Wireless Key: no
2. Click “Wizard”.
Getting Started
OPTION ONE Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
Using a Web Browser
Wi-Fi Signal Status LED
The Device also supports Router/AP Mode which you could also choose the mode that you prefer and configure as
the 4-step guide above.
Router Mode
Dynamic IP
PPPoE
Static IP
Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP, these fields are case-sensitive.
Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS provided by your ISP.
The Device gets the IP address automatically from your Router or ISP DHCP server.
AP Mode The Device gets the IP address automatically from your Router or ISP DHCP server.
Quick Installation Guide
Router Mode and Access Point Mode
Power ON
1
switch to Repeater position
switch to ON position
1. Switch the mode selector to Repeater position.
2. Plug the Device into an electrical outlet near your
Wi-Fi router.
3. Shift the power switch to ON and wait until the
POWER LED is on and solid green.
If the login window does not pop up, please
refer to the FAQ > Q1.
4. Verify your wireless settings and click "Apply".The Wi-Fi Signal LEDs should turn on and stay solid,
indicating successful connections.
For Windows User For Mac OS X User
1. Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection
from your laptop (if any).
2. Turn your laptop’s Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the top right corner
of the screen, and connect to the Device’s
network: WAVLINK-N.
Not connected
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
WAVLINK-N
Connect
Connect automatically
Connect to the Device
23
1. Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection
from your laptop (if any).
2. Turn your laptop’s Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect
to the Device’s network: WAVLINK-N.
Wi-Fi:On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
WAVLINK-N
Join Other Network....
Create Network....
Open Network Preferences...
Relocate
4
1. Plug the Device into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router(Host Wi-Fi) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you
choose must be within the range of your existing host Wi-Fi.
2. Wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. If the signal is weak, relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
Host Wi-Fi
WLAN WLAN
Tips: Use your phone to find the ideal location for the Device.
If your phone’s Wi-Fi signal(received from our router) is higher
than 3 levels, it is the ideal spot to install the Device. If not, we
suggest you to change the location for better Wi-Fi signal.
Ideal Location
WLAN WLAN Flashing
Too Far Away
Wi-Fi Range Extender
English
login
This Device
Repeater
Router
Speed
0KB/S 1Disconnet
Clients Internet
Device Information
WAN Type Repeater
192.168.10.1
192.168.10.1
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
82:3F:5D:09:EA:62
Wi-Fi SSID
Channel
Connect to
Status
Up Time
Firmware
Wireless-N
11
NONE
Disconnect
00h:10m
M78N_V3130.1121
Device IP
Gateway
DNS1
DNS2
WAN MAC
Wi-Fi Setup
Status Wizard
Repeater Wizard
Status Wizard Wi-Fi Setup
Connect
Connect to:
Wi-Fi Password:
Repeater SSID:
Wavlink_530
Wavlink_530
********
Wavlink_Extend
Wireless-562
Wireless-N
Wireless-112
Wireless-MO
Select a Wi-Fi Manually enter
Host Wi-Fi Name
Extended Network Name
Host Wi-Fi Password

OPTION TWO Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Note:
1). Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails,
please use OPTION ONE.
2). For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router
manufacturer's user guide.
1.Press the WPS button for 6seconds on the Device.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
Tips: The corresponding WLAN LEDs should
turn on and stay solid, indicating successful
connections.
Press
Press 6 seconds
Press 1~2 seconds Swtich to Repeater position
Power ON
1Connect 2
switch to Repeater position
switch to ON position
1. Switch the mode selector to Repeater position.
2. Plug the Device into an electrical outlet near your
Wi-Fi router.
3. Shift the power switch to ON and wait until the
POWER LED is on and solid green.
Relocate
4
1. Plug the Device into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router(Host Wi-Fi)
and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your
existing host Wi-Fi.
Host Wi-Fi
WLAN WLAN
Ideal Location
WLAN WLAN Flashing
Too Far Away
2. Wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. If the signal is weak, relocate it closer to the router
to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
Management via Web Browser
Wireless Basic Configuration
1. Click “Wi-Fi” .
2. You can customize wireless network for the Device.
Change Login Password
The default password of the device is “admin”, we strongly recommend you change
the default password of the device.
1. Visit http://ap.setup, and log in with the default password “admin”.
2. Click “Setup->Login Password”.
3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password and click “Apply”.
4. Use the new password for future login attempts.
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrade can fix bugs of the Device. However, We DO NOT recommend
you upgrade the firmware of the Device if it works normally.
3. Click “Browse” to locate the downloaded new firmware file.
4. Click “Apply” button, and wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to
complete.
Warranty voids if you interrupted the upgrade procedure.
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically
disconnect your computer from the device. If the procedure is interrupt, the firmware
upgrade will fail, and you may have to return the device to the dealer to ask for help.
Tips: Use your phone to find the ideal location for the Device.
If your phone’s Wi-Fi signal(received from our router) is higher
than 3 levels, it is the ideal spot to install the Device. If not, we
suggest you to change the location for better Wi-Fi signal.
2. Click “Setup-> Upgrade Firmware”.
1. Download the latest firmware file for the Device from our Website
www.wavlink.com.
Q1. Why doesn’t the login page appear after entering http://ap.setup?
• Make sure your computer is connected to the Extended network SSID or connect your computer to the
Device using an Ethernet cable.
• Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Verify that http://ap.setup is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
For more details, please refer to www.wavlink.com.
This product includes software codes developed by third parties. These software
codes are subject to either the GNU General Public License (GPL), Version 2, June
1991 or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), Version 2.1, February
1999. You can copy, distribute, and/or modify in accordance with the terms and
conditions of GPL or LGPL.
The source code should be complete, if you want us to provide any additional
source code files under GNU General Public License (GPL), please contact us in
these matters. We are committed to meeting the requirements of the GNU General
Public License (GPL). You are welcome to contact us local office to get the
corresponding software and licenses. Please inform us your contact details
(full address)and the product code. We will send you a software package with the
software and license for free.
The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without
even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Please refer to the GNU General Public LicenseWeb site for further information.
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.0.html
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html
GNU General Public License Notice
Q2. What should I do if the LED does not change to solid after completing OPTION ONE?
• You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host Wi-Fi during the configuration. Please log into the Device’s
web-based interface to check the password and try again.
• Please reset the Device and go through the configuration again.
Q3. How do I restore the Device to its factory default settings?
• While the Device is powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily.
Status Wizard Wi-Fi Setup
Wi-Fi Setup
Wi-Fi Setup
Wi-Fi Signal
Advanced Settings
Status Wizard
Login Password
Old Password:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Apply
Status Wizard Wi-Fi
Setup
Wi-Fi
Setup
Setup
Upgrade Flrmware
Apply
Version:M78N_V3130.1121
Do NOT power off the device during the firmware upgrade. Wait a few
minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the device to reboot.
Browse