Winstars WS-WN518 User manual

High Power Wi-Fi Repeater
User Manual
Quick Installation Guide(Q.I.G.)
REV.1.2

Introduction：
The Wi-Fi Repeater is a combined wired/wireless network connection
device designed specifically for small business, office, and home office
networking requirements. It allows a wireless network to be expanded using
multiple access points without the need for a wired backbone to link them. It
also works well with other 11b/g and 11n protocol wireless products.
NOTE:If you need to reset the Wi-Fi Repeater, you need press and hold
the reset button inside the tiny hole for 10 seconds.
Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything
missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for
missing items:
•1 x Wireless-N Repeater
•1 x RJ-45 Networking Cable
•1 x Quick installation Guide
reset
WPS
RJ45

Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown below), please do the
following:
Wireless Repeater Mode
You will need WiFi AP/Router
Internet access
Wireless AP Mode
You will need broadband Router
Internet access
Connect the WiFi-Repeater to
your Router/Switch with RJ-45
Cable

How to configure the Wi-Fi Repeater
You can configure the Wi-Fi Repeater by connecting it with your
computer/laptop with enclosed RJ45 cable or wirelessly. We recommend
you to do it with wire.
A. Configure the Wi-Fi Repeater with RJ45 Cable
A1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a
wall socket. Connect your
computer / laptop with the Wi-Fi
Repeater with enclosed RJ45
Cable.
A2. Click the “Start” button (it
should be located at the lower-
left corner of your screen), then
click “Control Panel”. Click
“View Network Status and
Tasks”, and then click “Manage
Network Connections”. Right-
click “Local Area Network”,
then select “Properties”. When
the “Local Area Connection
Properties” window appears,
select “Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then
click “Properties”.
A3. Setting IP address manually:
Type IP address is
192.168.10.x (x is from 2 to
254), and Subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. Type the
Router’s LAN IP address (the
default IP is 192.168.10.1) into
the Default gateway field.

A4. Open web browser and type
http://192.168.10.1 in the
browser's address box. This
number is the default IP
address for this device.
A5. The login screen below will
appear. Enter the “User Name”
and “Password” and click “OK”
to login. The default User name
is “admin” and the Password is
“admin”.
A6. After logging in and click “Setup Wizard”, you will see the web page
below: Select “Wireless Repeater Mode (Station)” and click on
‘Next’ to continue.

A7. Click on ‘Repeater – OneKey Setting’ button
A8. Wait a few seconds and you will see the site below and please click
on ‘Wireless Network Selection’ button.

A9. Click on ‘Refresh List’ button.
Select the Wireless SSID and click ‘Next’ to continue.
A10. When you see the site below, please do not change any setting but
only insert the password of your network.
Click on ‘Apply and Reboot’ button.

A11. Click ‘OK’ to confirm. The Repeater
will restart.
A12. Wait a few seconds and you will see the status site like below. It
means your Wi-Fi Repeater is ready for use.
* The Wi-Fi Repeater1 WLAN key is same with your router.
If you do not see the site like above, you need to re-configure it again.
NOTE:If you need to reset the Wi-Fi Repeater, you need press the reset
button inside the tiny hole for 10 seconds.

B. Configure the Wi-Fi Repeater wirelessly.
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket.
2. Click on the network icon ( or ) on
the right bottom of your desktop. You will
find the signal from the Wi-Fi Repeater.
Click on ‘Connect’ and wait for a few
seconds.
3. Follow process A3 to A12 to configure
your Wi-Fi Repeater wirelessly.
C. Configure the Wireless AP Mode.
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket.
2. Follow process A2 to A5.
3. Select “Standard Wireless AP Mode” and click on ‘Next’ to continue.

4. Click on ‘AP – OneKey Setting’ button
5. Wait a few seconds and you will see the status site like below. It
means your Wi-Fi Repeater is ready for use.

How to connect your computer/laptop with the Wi-Fi
Repeater
Adding a Wireless computers to the WiFi-Repeater
1. Log on to the computer.
2. Open Connect to a Network by right-clicking the network icon ( or
) in the notification area.
3. Choose the wireless network from the list that appears, and then click
Connect.
4. Type the network security key or passphrase if you are asked to do so,
and then click OK. You'll see a confirmation message when you are
connected to the network.
5. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking
Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and then, under
Network and Sharing Center, click View network computers and
devices. You should see icons for the computer you added and for the
other computers and devices that are part of the network.
Note : If you don't see icons in the Network folder, then network
discovery and file sharing might be turned off.
Adding a wired (Ethernet) computer to the WiFi-Repeater
1. Plug the computer into WiFi-Repeater and then turn it on.
2. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking
Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and then, under
Network and Sharing Center, click View network computers and
devices. You should see icons for the computer you added and for
the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
For more information:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-wireless-network

Configuring via Web Browser
Wireless Base Configuration
Please click “Wireless -> Basic Settings” located at the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
You could configure the minimum number of Wireless settings for
communication, such as Network Name (SSID) and Channel. The Access
Point can be set simply with only the minimum setting items.
Disable Wireless Wireless On/Off
Mode Supports AP / Repeater modes.
SSID of AP or
SSID of Connect to Main Service Set Identifier. It’s the "name" of your wireless network.
SSID of Extended Universal Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client
simultaneouly)
Band Supports 11B/11G/11N mixed modes.

Wireless Security Configuration
Please click “Wireless-> Security” located at the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
Setup the wireless security and encryption to prevent from unauthorized
access and monitoring. Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption
methods.
Select SSID:
Root - Client - XXXX: The password of the WiFi Repeater
will be the same as your XXXX
router.
Repeater AP – WiFi-Repeater1: Select this option to set up the
password for your WiFi repeater

Factory Default and Settings Backup , Restore
You can backup all Setting of this router to a file, so you can make several
copied of router configuration for security reason.
To backup or restore router setting, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Save/Reload setting’ located at the web management
interface, then the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
Save Settings Press ‘Save…’ button, and you’ll be prompted to download the configuration as a file, you can please save it as another
filename for different versions, and keep it in a safe place.
Load Settings Press ‘Browse…’ to pick a previously-saved configuration file
from your computer, and then click ‘Upload…’ to transfer the
configuration file to router. After the configuration is uploaded,
the router’s configuration will be replaced by the file you just
uploaded.
Reset Settings Click this ‘Reset‘ button to remove all settings you made, and
restore the configuration of this router back to factory default
settings

Firmware Upgrade
The system software used by this router is called as ‘firmware’, just like any
applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a
new one, your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also
use this firmware upgrade function to add new functions to your router,
even fix the bugs of this router.
Please click ‘Management-> Upgrade Firmware’ located at the web
management interface, then the following message will be displayed on
your web browser:
Click ‘Browse…’ button first, you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of
firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our
website, and use it to upgrade your router.
After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Upload‘ button, and the
router will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically. The procedure
may take several minutes, please be patient.
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser
or physically disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware you
uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to
return this router to the dealer of purchase to ask for help. (Warranty voids if
you interrupted the upgrade procedure).

Change Management password
Default password of Wireless Router is “admin”, and it’s displayed on the
login prompt when accessed from web browser. There’s a security risk if
you don’t change the default password, since everyone can see it. This is
very important when you have wireless function enabled.
To change password, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Management -> Password‘ menu on the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
click ‘Apply Changes‘; If you want to keep original password unchanged,
click ‘Reset‘.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Winstars
Technology Limited may void the FCC authorization to operate this device.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the
antenna and all persons.