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Quick Start Guide (CPE and
WBS)
CHAPTERS
1. Check the System Requirements
2. Log In to the Device
3. Set Up the Wireless Network

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) CHAPTERS 1. Check the System Requirements 2. Log In to the Device 3. Set Up the Wireless Network...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) This guide applies to: CPE610(UN) 1.0, CPE520(UN) 3.0, CPE510(UN) 3.0, CPE210(UN) 3.0, CPE210(EU) 3.0, CPE220(UN) 3.0, CPE510(UN) 1.0, CPE510(UN) 2.0, CPE210(UN) 1.0, CPE210(UN) 2.0, CPE220(UN) 1.0, CPE220(UN) 2.0, CPE520(UN) 1.0, CPE520(UN) 2.0, WBS210(UN) 1.0, WBS210(UN) 2.0, WBS510(UN) 1.0, WBS510(UN) 2.0. This guide introduces how to build a wireless network using the CPE/WBS products: 1.
  • Page 3 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Check the System Requirements Check the System Requirements  Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, or Mac OS X.  Web Browser Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended. Configuration Guide...

  • Page 4: Log In To The Device

    Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Log In to the Device Log In to the Device Before configuring the device, you need to access the PharOS configuration interface. Follow the steps below: 1) Connect your PC to the device. 2) Set the IP address of your PC as static IP address on 192.168.0.X subnet (X ranges from 2 to 253, e.g.192.168.0.10) Figure 2-1 Specifying the IP Address 3) Launch a web browser on and enter the management IP address of the device...
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Log In to the Device Figure 2-3 Loging In 5) Create a new username and password for network security. Click Finish to log in to the PharOS. Figure 2-4 Creating a New Account Configuration Guide...

  • Page 6: Set Up The Wireless Network

    Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Set Up the Wireless Network You can use the Quick Setup wizard to quickly configure your device step by step. Choose the suitable operation mode according to your network environment and follow the step- by-step instructions.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-2 Specifying the LAN Settings 3) In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next . Note: It is recommended to specify Security as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the network security. •...
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-3 Specifying the Wireless AP Settings 4) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Figure 3-4 Checking the Settings 5) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. Configuration Guide...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Client Follow the steps below to configure the device as Client mode: 1) Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Client and click Next . Figure 3-5 Selecting an Operation Mode 2) In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the device.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-6 Specifying the LAN Settings 3) In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network. Figure 3-7 Searching for Upstream Wireless Networks 4) Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Configuration Guide...
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Note: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time. Figure 3-8 Selecting an Upstream Wireless Network 5) In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-9 Specifying the Wireless Client Settings 6) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Figure 3-10 Checking the Settings 7) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. Configuration Guide...

  • Page 13: Repeater (Range Extender)

    Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Repeater (Range Extender) Follow the steps below to configure the device as Repeater (Range Extender) mode: 1) Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Repeater and click Next . Figure 3-11 Selecting an Operation Mode 2) In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device.
  • Page 14 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-12 Specifying the LAN Settings 3) In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network. Figure 3-13 Searching for Upstream Wireless Networks 4) Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Configuration Guide...
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Note: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time. Figure 3-14 Selecting an Upstream Wireless Network 5) In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network.
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-15 Specifying the Wireless Client Settings 6) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Figure 3-16 Checking the Settings 7) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. Configuration Guide...
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Bridge Follow the steps below to configure the device as Bridge mode: 1) Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Bridge and click Next . Figure 3-17 Selecting an Operation Mode 2) In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the device.
  • Page 18 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Table 3-1 Specifying the LAN Settings 3) In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network. Figure 3-18 Searching for Upstream Wireless Networks 4) Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Configuration Guide...
  • Page 19 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Note: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time. Figure 3-19 Selecting an Upstream Wireless Network 5) In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network.
  • Page 20 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-20 Specifying the Wireless Client Settings 6) In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next . Figure 3-21 Specifying the Wireless AP Settings 7) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.
  • Page 21 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-22 Checking the Settings 8) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. 3.5 AP Router Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Router mode: 1) Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select AP Router and click Next .
  • Page 22 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-23 Selecting an Operation Mode 2) In the WAN Connection Type section, specify the connection type according to your need and click Next . Figure 3-24 Specifying the WAN Connection Type Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network The device supports three types of the WAN connection, including PPPoE , Dynamic IP and Static IP . You can contact with your ISP to confirm your WAN connection type. »...
  • Page 24 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-26 Specifying the WAN Settings 3) In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next . Note: It is recommended to specify Security as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the network security. •...
  • Page 25 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-27 Specifying the Wireless AP Settings 4) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup. Figure 3-28 Checking the Settings 5) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. Configuration Guide...
  • Page 26 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network AP Client Router (WISP Client) Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Client Router (WISP Client) mode: 1) Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select AP Client Router (WISP Client) and click Next . Figure 3-29 Selecting an Operation Mode 2) In the WAN Connection Type section, choose the connection type according to your need and click Next .
  • Page 27 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-30 Specifying the WAN Connecting Type The device supports types, PPPoE , Dynamic IP and Static IP for the WAN connection. You can contact with your ISP to confirm your WAN connection type. »...
  • Page 28 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-31 Specifying the WAN Settings » Dynamic IP Select Dynamic IP and click Next . In this type, the device will obtain a WAN connection automatically without any WAN configurations. »...
  • Page 29 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-32 Specifying the WAN Settings 3) In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network. Figure 3-33 Searching for Upstream Wireless Networks 4) Select the desired wireless network and click Connect . Configuration Guide...
  • Page 30 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Note: There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time. Figure 3-34 Selecting an Upstream Wireless Network 5) In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network.
  • Page 31 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-35 Specifying the Wireless Client Settings 6) In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next . Figure 3-36 Specifying the Wireless AP Settings 7) In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.
  • Page 32 Quick Start Guide (CPE and WBS) Set Up the Wireless Network Figure 3-37 Checking the Settings 8) Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally. Configuration Guide...

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