Wavlink WL-WN578R2-A Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Model:WL-WN578R2-A
Model:WL-WN578N2-A
Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
OPTION ONE
Using a Web Browser
1 Power ON 2
1.
Switch the mode selector to Repeater position.
For Windows User
2.
Plug the Device into an electrical outlet near your
Wi-Fi router.
3.
Shift the power switch to ON and wait until the
POWER LED is on and solid green.
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
switch to ON position
WAVLINK-N
1.
Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection
from your laptop (if any).
2.
Turn your laptop's Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3.
Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect
to the Device's network: WAVLINK-N.
switch to Repeater position
4

Relocate

1.
Plug the Device into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router(Host Wi-Fi) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you
choose must be within the range of your existing host Wi-Fi.
2.
Wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. If the signal is weak, relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
Host Wi-Fi
Ideal Location
WLAN WLAN

Hardware Overview

Default Parameters
Web Setup: http://ap.setup
Default IP: 192.168.10.1
Login Name: admin
Password: admin
Connect to the Device
For Mac OS X User
Wi-Fi:On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
WAVLINK-N
Connections are available
Join Other Network....
Create Network....
Open Network Preferences...
Connect automatically
Connect
1.
Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection
from your laptop (if any).
2.
Turn your laptop's Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3.
Click the Wi-Fi icon on the top right corner
of the screen, and connect to the Device's
network: WAVLINK-N.
Too Far Away
Flashing
WLAN WLAN

LED Indicators

ON: The Device is powered on
POWER
OFF: The Device is not receiving electrical power.
ON: The Ethernet port is connected.
OFF: The Ethernet port is disconnected.
LAN/WAN
Flashing: Transferring data to/from a network device
Slow Flashing: The Device is trying to connect to your PC or Phone
WPS
Fast Flashing: The Device is connecting to your AP/Router

Wi-Fi Signal

Wi-Fi Signal Status LED
Wi-Fi Signal Status LED
Mode
AP/Router ON ON
ON ON
ON ON
Repeater
ON OFF
2.4G SSID: WAVLINK-N
Flashing OFF
Wireless Key: no
WPS Button:
Press and hold for 2 seconds, the Device is trying to connect to your PC or Phone .
Press and hold for 6 seconds to connect to your Wi-Fi AP/Router
Reset Button: Press and hold for
3 3
Configure
1.
Launch a web browser and type
in the address field. Enter admin
to login.
Wi-Fi Range Extender
English
login
If the login window does not pop up, please
refer to the FAQ > Q1.
4.
Verify your wireless settings and click "Apply".The Wi-Fi Signal LEDs should turn on and stay solid,
indicating successful connections.
Tips:
Use your phone to find the ideal location for the Device.
If your phone's Wi-Fi signal(received from our router) is higher
than 3 levels, it is the ideal spot to install the Device. If not, we
suggest you to change the location for better Wi-Fi signal.

Getting Started

※Please do not install the Device in where it is heavily surrounded by things.
Please install the device as followings:
- Pictures with "
- Pictures with " X " : Not Recommended
Description
ON
Wi-Fi Signal output power 100%
Better reception
ON
signal strength 75% to 100%
Good reception
OFF
signal strength 50% to 75%
Weak reception
OFF
signal strength below 50%
OFF Disconnected
(for Repeater Mode).
3 seconds to Reset the Device.
2.
http://ap.setup Click "Wizard".
(all lowercase)
Repeater
This Device Router
Speed Clients Internet
0 KB/S 1 Disconnet
Device Information
WAN Type Repeater Wi-Fi SSID Wireless-N
Device IP 192.168.10.1 Channel 11
Gateway 192.168.10.1 Connect to NONE
DNS1 0.0.0.0 Status Disconnect
DNS2 0.0.0.0 Up Time 00h:10m
WAN MAC 82:3F:5D:09:EA:62 Firmware M78N_V3130.1121
Wizard
Status Wi-Fi Setup

Router Mode and Access Point Mode

The Device also supports Router/AP Mode which you could also choose the mode that you prefer and configure as
the 4-step guide above.
Router Mode
PPPoE Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP, these fields are case-sensitive.
Static IP Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS provided by your ISP.
Dynamic IP The Device gets the IP address automatically from your Router or ISP DHCP server.
AP Mode The Device gets the IP address automatically from your Router or ISP DHCP server.
" : Recommended
3.
Select a Wi-Fi SSID of your router (Host Wi-Fi) and enter
the password. Either keep the same SSID as your host
Wi-Fi or create a new name for the extended network.
Repeater Wizard
Connect to: Host Wi-Fi Name
Wavlink_530
Wi-Fi Password:
Host Wi-Fi Password
********
Repeater SSID: Extended Network Name
Wavlink_Extend
Connect
Select a Wi-Fi Manually enter
Wavlink_530
Wireless-562
Wireless-N
Wireless-112
Wireless-MO
Status Wizard Wi-Fi Setup