Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 1. Introduction The Wireless AP is IEEE 802.11b/g/n solution; setting SOHO and enterprise standard for high performance, secure, manageable and reliable wireless networks. 1.1 Package contents The package of the wireless smart repeater AP includes the following items ...
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 1.3 Front Panel Description LED Indicator State Description The Wireless AP Router is power on. POWER The Wireless AP Router is power off Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the antenna. WLAN No data is transmitting or receiving on the antenna.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Description Interfaces Description The Wireless LAN Antenna. Reset Push continually the reset button 5 ~ 10 seconds to reset the configuration parameters to factory defaults. Push the WPS button implementation to reduce the network configuration steps, and also easy to implement network security.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 2. Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Step 1: Place the Wireless Access Point to the optimum transmission location. The best transmission location for your Wireless Access Point is usually at the geographic center of your wireless network, with line of sign to all of your mobile stations.
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Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 2.3 Browser to Access the Setup Wizard 1. into local area connection status V1.1.1...
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User Manual 2. Setting Internet Protocol (TPC/IP) 3. Choosing IP and DNS to automatically address. 4. Open your web browser and enter setup.loopcomm.com on the URL field to log in. Note. Default IP address: 192.168.1.250 Default Web domain name: http://setup.loopcomm.com V1.1.1...
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3. Management and configuration on the Wireless AP Router 3.1 Smart Setup Wizard Welcome to the smart setup wizard. When the web menu appears, click next to continue to the next page. V1.1.1...
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.1.1 Scan for Network Click SCAN to begin searching for available wireless networks to repeat. Select your network and click “Next” to continue. If you fail to find any wireless networks, the Smart Repeater may be placed too far from the wireless network that you are trying to repeat.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.1.2 Setup Security (if necessary) If the wireless network you are trying to repeat has wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to enter a security key. If you did not select a secure network, continue to the next step. Enter the security key in the space provided.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.1.3 Repeater Settings Extended Network ID The default SSID of the Smart Repeater is “Loopcomm_Repeater” This SSID for the Extended Network may be changed by adjusting the name in the field for the Extended Wireless Network ID.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.2 Wireless Settings 3.2.1 Home Network Settings The Home Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Home Network connection. These settings are for adjusting the Smart Repeater after you have already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.2.2 Extended Network Settings The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Extended Network. Band: Allows you to setup access under a specific combination of Wi-Fi speed standards. Broadcast SSID: Disabling the broadcasting of your SSID will make it so outside users cannot see your Network when they scan for wireless networks.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.2.3 Security Wireless security allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your Extended Network or your Home Network. Note: If you adjust the security in your Home Network and it is incorrect, you will no longer have a successful connection to your Home Network.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.2.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simpler and easier. Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS). You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS setup you wish to use.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.2.5 Advanced Setting It is recommended that only experts in Wi-Fi configuration adjust the advanced wireless settings for the Smart Repeater. These settings allow you to control the details of your wireless network configuration. 3.3 Smart Features 3.3.1 Access Schedule You can set a schedule for when your Wi-Fi is enabled or disabled (both Home Network and the Extended...
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual To do so: a. Enable Access Schedule b. Select which days you wish for your Wi-Fi to be available c. Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi-Fi to be available d.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.3.3 Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Smart Repeater to control the coverage distance of your Extended Wireless Network. For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100% selection.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.4 IP Settings 3.4.1 Extended Network IP Settings (LAN) IP Address: The IP address of the Smart Repeater Subnet Mask: the subnet of the Smart Repeater Default Gateway: The access points to another network, normally the Smart Repeater or your router. DHCP: The Smart Repeater includes a complex AUTO DHCP feature to help manage the IP addresses within your extended network and with your Home Network.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.5 Management 3.5.1 Smart Repeater Status The Management features on the Smart Repeater allow you to view the status of your Home Network and Extended Network. The Repeater Status page provides full information regarding each connection (Home and Extended), including the IP address, current connection SSID and current state.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.5.2 Network Statistics The Network Statistics page provides detailed traffic data for each connection type 3.5.3 System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Smart Repeater by syncing with your computer’s time. Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly.
Check button. If a new firmware is available you will be given the option to install. To manually upgrade your firmware: a. Download the file from the www.loopcomm.com/support website and remember the location where you saved it. b. Click Browse and locate the file c.
Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual 3.6.6 Save/Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back-up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time. This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning to a stable platform.
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Wireless 11n Smart Repeater AP User Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.