Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Features Getting to Know the Extender Front Panel Back Panel Accessing the Extender’s GUI Status Wireless Setup Advanced Setup Specifications Notices Warranty...
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WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions FCC Class B Equipment Important Note on WiFi Contact Information Technical Support...
Introduction The Actiontec WEB6000Q is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation in 802.11 /b/g/n, and also 5GHz in 802.11a and the latest standard, 802.11ac. This allows the Extender to connect to everything from legacy...
Getting to Know the Extender This chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs, ports, and buttons. Front Panel 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 • Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V DC, 2A, model # WA-24Q12PU, mfg. by Actiontec) to the Extender. • Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds.
Extender, log in to the gateway/modem/router by entering 192.168.1.254 into the address bar of a web browser. 3. The gateway/modem/router’s GUI appears. The IP address of the Extender should be displayed on the Main or Home screen of an Actiontec gateway/modem, as indicated below. ...
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WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender 4. Write down the IP address of the Extender. 5. Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser. 6. The Extender’s Login screen appears. Enter the Extender’s Username and Password (found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender;...
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Accessing the GUI The Extender’s GUI’s Status screen appears, as shown below.
WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Status The first GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. This screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network stations, and product information about the Extender.
Accessing the GUI Wireless Setup Clicking the Wireless Setup icon 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. These settings configure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only.
Note: The Extender is automatically configured with the gateway /router’s wireless settings (including security settings) after being directly connected via Ethernet to the Actiontec GT784WN gateway. We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the gateway/router. The Extender automatically imports the changes within 90-120 seconds.
Wireless Network Name Enter the name of the wireless network in this text box. Wireless Channel Width This option allows the user to select the channel width at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. Actiontec recommends using the default setting.
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Wireless Channel Number This option allows the user to select the channel number at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. Actiontec recommends leaving the channel number as is. The Extender and gateway automatically scan for the best channel at every boot up...
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Accessing the GUI Wireless Access Control The Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced network technicians should configure these settings.
WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Advanced Setup Clicking the Advanced Setup icon 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. These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. They should be adjusted by an experienced network technicians only.
Accessing the GUI 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 in the future.
WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Language Settings The Language Settings 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...
Specifications Model Number WEB6000Q Certifications Wi-Fi (a, b, g, n, ac) WPA, WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz LAN Connections Ethernet ports (2): 10/100/1000 LED Indicators Power, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN Ethernet 1, LAN Ethernet 2...
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WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Power External, 12V DC, 2A, model # WA-24Q12PU, mfg. by Actiontec Regulatory FCC part 15, UL-60959-1 Environmental Operating temperature - 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF) Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude: -197 ft.
To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this 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.
WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following: • Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement;...
Consult the dealer or an experience radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC logo or Industry Canada (IC)– North America Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc 760 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, United States Tel: (408) 752-7700 Fax: (408) 541-9003 Technical Support Go to www.actiontec.com/support for product support, updates, and more information including: • Firmware updates • Troubleshooting • Registration •...
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