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Encore N300 Series Quick Installation Manual

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© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

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  • Page 1 © 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice. The actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders. © 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

     AP + WDS Mode ─ In AP + WDS mode, the Extender acts as the access point to two access points. An SSID is configured for the Extender. A wireless client connects to the network using the Extender SSID. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents  Wireless N300 / N150 Extender x1  External Antenna x 2 (for N300 Series) x 1 (for N150 Series)  Power Adapter x 1  RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1  Setup CD (User Manual in the CD) x 1 ...

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running. WPS LED The WPS PBC function is enabled. Turns off after 2 minutes when no connection is Slow Blinking established. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the WPS Button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 6: Back Panel And Connectors

    Back Panel and Connectors Note: The number of antenna connectors differs per model. The N300 Series has two antenna connectors (items 1 and 5), while the N150 Series only has one (item 1). Port / Button Description R-SMA Connector Attach the external antenna.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Connecting The Extender

    Or, to connect a computer wirelessly, search and connect to the Extender default network:  Network name (SSID): default  Security: disabled After connecting the host computer, configure the computer to be able to access the web-based configuration utility, see “Accessing the Web-based Configuration Utility” on page 8. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 8: Connecting Wired Devices

    To ensure the Extender and all other connected devices are working properly, check the LED indicators. For basic connection, the following LED must be lit:  Power LED  System LED (blinking)  LAN LED (for every device connected via Ethernet) www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 9: Configuring The Extender

    : 255.255.255.0 Note: See “Chapter 3: Configure the Host Computer” of the User Manual for detailed configuration information per operating system. Accessing the Web-based Configuration Utility Take note of the following default settings. SSID : default Channel Security : Disable www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 10: Login

    The login screen prompts you for a User Name and Password. Enter the default access information as follows: User Name admin Password admin Note: The login screen varies depending on your web browser and the host computer operating system. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 11: Encore Setup Wizard

    3.2.2 Encore Setup Wizard Encore Setup Wizard helps you to configure the Extender quickly. Follow the step-by-step instructions to run the wizard. To access the Setup Wizard, click Wizard at the bottom of the menu. The Setup Wizard overview page is displayed.
  • Page 12 Range Start and Range End. Click “Next” to continue. Enter a name for your wireless network on SSID and select a radio channel in Channel. These will be used by networking devices to connect to the Extender. Click Next to continue. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 13 The Setup Wizard is now completed. The new settings will take effect after the Extender reboots. Click Restart to reboot the Extender. If you do not want to make any changes, click Exit. When this window appears, click CLOSE to close the wizard. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 14: Basic Settings

    See “WDS Mode” on page 18.  AP + WDS: The Extender acts as the access point to two or more access points that are connected in a WDS. See “AP + WDS Mode” on page 20. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 15: Ap Mode

    WEP key to send and receive data from the AP.  Share Key: Requires users to enter the same WEP key.  Auto: Select “Auto” if you are unsure which authentication is suitable for your www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 16 Radius Server 1 — Enter the following information:  IP Address: The IP address of the authentication server.  Port: The port number used to connect to the authentication server.  Shared Secret: The secret passphrase to connect to the authentication server. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 17: Repeater Mode

    Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The current access point settings and information are displayed on the screen. The information varies depending on its settings. Do not change the values of the following:  SSID  Channel  Security  Authentication Type www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 18  If the access point security setting is WEP, enter the WEP Key.  If the access point security is WPA / WPA2, enter the passphrase in Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase. Click Apply to save and apply the configuration. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 19: Wds Mode

    Extender. WDS Security — Select Enable to prompt users to enter a security key before allowing access to the wireless network. WDS Auth Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP or WPA2. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 20 Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The MAC address is shown on MAC. Click the Add button to add the access point to the WDS. The Extender reboots for settings to take effect. Repeat the above steps to add more access points. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 21: Ap + Wds Mode

    SSID — Enter a network name that wireless clients can view and connect to. SSID Broadcast — Select Enable to allow wireless clients to view the SSID of the Extender. Select Disable to hide the SSID. Channel — Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 22 Encryption Type — Select TKIP, AES, or Auto encryption. Note: TKIP is available for B or G WLAN band only. The WLAN Band setting is under Wireless > Advanced menu. Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase — Enter a passphrase with at least 8 characters. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 23 64-bit: To enter a 10-character security key.  128-bit: To enter a 26-character security key. WEP Key — Enter desired security key. WPA2 WPA2 provides a more secured encryption. Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase — Enter a passphrase with at least 8 characters. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 24 Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The MAC address is shown on MAC. Click the Add button to add the access point to the WDS. The Extender reboots for settings to take effect. Repeat the above steps to add more access points. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Technical Support

    Extender. For software updates, product registration, or to download the latest documentation, check our website http://www.encore-usa.com. For technical related issues or inquiries, call the local technical support number in your area. Or, visit our website for more details.

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