ActionTec WCB3000N User Manual

ActionTec WCB3000N User Manual

Dual-band wireless network extender
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Dual-Band
Wireless Network
Extender
Model #: WCB3000N
User Manual
Ver 1.0

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  • Page 1 Dual-Band Wireless Network Extender Model #: WCB3000N User Manual Ver 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Features Getting to Know the WCB3000N Front Panel Back Panel Accessing the Extender’s GUI System Preferences Status Wireless Setup Advanced Setup Specifications Notices...
  • Page 3 Wireless Network Extender Warranty GPL Info EU CE Declaration of Conformity Technical Support...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The WCB3000N is a Wireless Extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation. This allows the WECB to connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers and gaming platforms up to the most current Apple and Android tablets, laptops, media platforms and smart phones.
  • Page 5: Features

    Wireless Network Extender Features • 2.4 and 5 gigahertz dual concurrent WiFi radios • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports • Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n access point • Multiple security offerings: MAC address filtering, WEP, and WPA • Other options: WMM and IP address management
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  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Wcb3000N

    The front panel features LEDs that illuminate in green when the operation of power, available ports and wireless bands are functioning and in use.   Back Panel • The WCB3000N has a 2 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch utilized for Ethernet installation of the device.
  • Page 7 • Reset Button: Holding the reset button down for 10 seconds will restore the unit back to the original factory default settings. • The Power port is used to connect the Power Cord to the WCB3000N. • The label indicates the factory default GUI access username, password, Network SSID names and security keys.
  • Page 8: Accessing The Extender's Gui

    192.168.1.254 into the address bar of your Internet browser. The IP address of your WCB3000N should be displayed on the main or Home page of the Actiontec and on the Status page of the Zyxel. 3. The Extender’s GUI “Status” screen appears, as shown below.
  • Page 9 4. When you determine the IP address assigned to your WCB3000 and 
 then enter that IP address into the address bar of your browser, you 
 will be led to the WCB3000N graphical user interface (GUI) Login 
 page.
  • Page 10: System Preferences

    System Preferences System Preferences The Wireless Network Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that includes user-configurable settings. Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced users only. Status The first GUI screen that appears is the “Status” screen. This screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless connection, network status, MoCA status, and information about the Extender’s firmware.
  • Page 11: Wireless Setup

    Wireless Network Extender Wireless Setup Selecting “Wireless Setup” from the menu bar of any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the “Wireless Network List” screen. Additional wireless settings can be accessed from the menu on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 12 Note: The Extender is automatically configured with the router/ gateway’s wireless settings (including security settings) after being connected to the Ethernet network. We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the router/gateway as its wireless settings will update automatically to the WCB3000N.
  • Page 13 Wireless Network Extender To change the wireless security settings on the Extender’s network: (Note: to manually configure the wireless settings on the Extender, the "Auto Configure" check-box on the Advanced Set Up GUI page must be empty.) 1. Select a wireless operating frequency (2.4 or 5 GHz). 2.
  • Page 14 System Preferences The “WPS” wireless network screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol. Only experienced users should configure the settings in this screen.
  • Page 15 Wireless Network Extender Wireless Access Control The “Advanced Wireless Setup” wireless network screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced users should configure these settings.
  • Page 16: Advanced Setup

    System Preferences Advanced Setup Selecting “Advanced Setup” from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the “Management” screen, along with other advanced settings accessed through the menu on the left side of the screen. These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. They should be adjusted by experienced users only.
  • Page 17 Wireless Network Extender Change Password The “Change Password” screen allows the user to change the password that allows access to the GUI. To change, enter the current password, enter and re-enter the new password, then click Apply. Be sure to write the password down and keep it somewhere safe, as it will be needed to access the Extender’s GUI.
  • Page 18 System Preferences Language Settings The “Language Settings” advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s GUI language to be changed. Options include Auto-detect, English, and French. Selecting “Auto-detect” causes the Extender to automatically select the language (English or French) based on the language being used on the connected computer.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Model Number WCB3000N Wireless Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) • WEP, TKIP, AES Encryption • Pre-Shared Key (PSK) • MAC Address Filtering Wireless • 802.11 a/b/g/n • 2x2 antenna • Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Certified •...
  • Page 20 Specifications • 2 Ethernet • 1 WPS Button and LED External Connectors • 2 RJ-45 • 1 Coax F Connector (not used for Telus installations) • 1 DC Power Input • 1 Factory Default Reset Button Hardware • FlashRom 16 MB •...
  • Page 21 Wireless Network Extender Power External, 5V DC, 2A Regulatory FCC Part 15 & IC ICES-003 Class B FCC Part 15C & IC RSS210 UL 60065 Environmental Operating temperature - 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF) Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity - 5% to 90% non-condensing Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 22: Notices

    Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. Go to http://www.actiontec.com/products/warranty.php for more information. GPL Info...
  • Page 23 ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver EU CE Declaration of Conformity To obtain the complete Declaration of Conformity form in softcopy, go to the Actiontec Electronics Declarations of Conformity EU/EEA website at http://international.actiontec.com/support/doc The symbol below is placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive).

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