Quick Installation Guide Preparing..............Setup Process............Web-Browser Method..........WPS - Method............User Manual Overview..............Using as a Extender........... When to Use Your Extender........How the Extender Works......... Power on the Extender..........Connect to an Existing WiFi Network....... Method 1: Connect with a web browser....Method 2: Connect with WPS......
1. Plug it into an electrical outlet ( closest to your primary router/WiFi access point ) 2. Use your Smart-Phone to connect with the repeater (find "Coredy CX-E120_2.4G" and connect with it, if password request try PIN number of the rear panel) 3. Visit http://ap.setup/ or the IP address 192.168.10.1 from a web browser.
9. If the internet works, unplug Coredy CX-E120 and plug it halfway between your Router and the Device intended for the internet usage/dead zones in your home where you were getting low to no WIFI signals.
User Manual Overview The Coredy CX-E120 WiFi Range Extender is a network device with multifunction, which can be using for increasing the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Rear Panel Some computer required to type the password (pin number on the label) during the initial login. RESET W iF i W P S W A N /L L A N P O W WAN/LAN...
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Wi-Fi LED 1 – LED 3 LEDs Description Mode Aeccess Point Wi-Fi fadio is operating Router Wi-Fi fadio is operating No connection (This LED indicates the connection Bliking OFF between the extender and the router or access point ) Best connection Repeater Good connection Poor connection...
Using as a Extender When to Use Your Extender We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.
WiFi Range Extender Existing WiFi Boosts the range of your sometimes your router existing WiFi and creates does not provide the WiFi a stronger signal in hard coverage you need to reach areas. Power on the Extender Turn the Power On/Off button to “On” and Mode Switch Button to “Repeater”...
Method 2: Connect with WPS. For more on page 11. Method 1: Connect with a web browser 1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device (recommended) to find and connect to the extender WiFi network “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G”.
Your Target Network Name WPA2-PSK David WPA2-PSK Connect to Your Target Network Name Important: Enter exactly the samepassword/key as your target Router WiFi Key Password of WiFi Network Hide Password 2.4G SSID Coredy CX-E120_2.4G_EXT 5G SSID Coredy CX-E120_5G_EXT Apply Refresh...
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The extender creates a new extended WiFi network. The extender’s WiFi network name “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G_EXT”, use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. Note: If the extender doesn’t connect to the router, the WLAN LED 1 keeps blinking and the extender’s new WiFi...
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 8. Use the WLAN LED 1 – LED 3 to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 9. If only the WLAN LED 1 light amber , plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again.
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When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network successful, the extender's new WiFi network name will change to “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G_EXT", and the WLAN LED1 - LED 3 will light amber (check the WLAN LED Descriptions on Page 2), confirm it on your computer or WiFi device.
The extender creates a new extended WiFi network. The extender’s WiFi network name “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G_EXT”, use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. Note: If the extender doesn’t connect to the router, the WLAN LED 1 keeps blinking and the extender’s new WiFi...
Using as a Access Point The Coredy CX-E120 WiFi Range Extender also can be used as an Access Point, An access point receives data by wired Ethernet (such as hotel’s wired Ethernet), and converts to a 2.4Gig Hz wireless signal. It sends and receives wireless traffic to and from nearby wireless clients.
2. Connect the AP to your wired Ethernet port with the Ethernet cable came with your AP. 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device (recommended) to find and connect to the AP WiFi network “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G”. W iF i W PS W AN /L AN...
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8. Find and connect to the new converted WiFi network on your computer or WiFi device. The AP creates a new extended WiFi network. The AP’s new WiFi network name is “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G”, use the WiFi password that you set.
Using as a Router The Coredy CX-E120 WiFi Range Extender also can be used as a Router. 1. Prepare your modem unplug your modem's power. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Connect your modem, plug in your modem, Put the battery back in.
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We recommend that using a smart phone to connect with WiFi, the default WiFi network name is “Coredy CX-E120_2.4G”. W iF i W PS W AN /L AN LA N PO W ER 5. Launch a web browser, enter http://192.168.10.1/ or http://ap.setup/ in the address field of the web browser,...
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Static IP (Internet Service providers offer a fixed IP address) Dynamic IP (Automatically obtain an IP address) PPPoE (DSL/Cable Modem Dial-UP) DSL_user name User Name DSL_password Password Coredy CX-E120_2.4G_EXT 2.4G SSID Coredy CX-E120_5G_EXT 5G SSID WPA/WPA2 Mixed Security Mode Password of WiFi Network...
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1) Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices. 2) Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. 3) Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices.
Change the Extender Settings To change the admin password 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.10.1/ or http://ap.setup/ in the address field of the browser login screen displays. 3. Enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lowercase letters.
4. Select the Time Zone Settings. Password Settings Time Zone Settings Save/Reload Settings Upgrade Firmware 5. Enter the Current Date and Current Time in field, click Apply. Save/Reload your Extender setting You can use this feature to save your extender’s setting and reload it easy when you reset the router to factory setting or update the router firmware.
Update the Extender Firmware The extender firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might check if new firmware is available at www.coredytech.com and to update your product. 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.10.1/ or http://ap.setup/ in the address field of the browser login screen displays.
Hide extender's wireless network You can hide the wireless network that which is hidden and does not display in your wireless client’s scanning list, other people cannot join the wireless network if they don’t know your wireless network SSID name exactly.
TROUBLESHOOTING How to reset CX-E120 to factory settings? 1. Power on the CX-E120, hold the Reset button by using a Reset Pin for approximately 3 seconds. 2. Release the reset button then all lights on. When some of lights slow down flashing, the device...
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I am connected to Coredy CX-E120_EXT and launched a browser, but I cannot log in the Setup Page/Web Management Page? Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). Relaunch browser type http://192.168.10.1/ or http://ap.setup/ in the address field.
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Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the full WiFi signal on smart phone. 4. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet in an elevated location and minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices.
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DNS for you, configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your computer, if you don’t know how to manually DNS, contact technical support www.coredytech.com/support or Google “how to manually set DNS windows 7” . Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message? To join a WiFi network, you must know its network...
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Sometimes extender’s WiFi connection between the WiFi router and the extender is poor. You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router. Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router, and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router.
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