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N300 mini range extender

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N300 Mini Range Extender
Model WN300

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  • Page 1 GET STARTED N300 Mini Range Extender Model WN300...
  • Page 2 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....
  • Page 3 WN300_EXT" and connect with it using the same password as of your primary router/AP. 9. If the internet works, unplug Coredy WN300 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.
  • Page 4 An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. The Coredy WN300 WiFi Range Extender also can be used as an Access Point or Router. Package Contents:...
  • Page 5: Led Descriptions

    WPS LED WiFi LED WAN LED POWER LED LAN LED W i F L A N WPS Button W P S RESET Button LAN Port WAN/LAN Port LED Descriptions Description Lit green. The router is starting. Power Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Blinking.
  • Page 6: Using As A Extender

    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.
  • Page 7: Power On The Extender

    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 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet, place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
  • Page 8: Connect To An Existing Wifi Network

    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 WN300” , type the password (PIN WiFi network “Coredy number) on the label of rear panel extender if required.
  • Page 9 When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network successful, the extender’s new WiFi network name will change to “Coredy WN300_EXT”, confirm it on your computer or WiFi device. If the extender could not connect to your existing WiFi network, make sure you type the correct password of your existing WiFi network and try again.
  • Page 10 The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 7. Using a smart phone to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 8. If there is not full WiFi signal on your smart phone , plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again.
  • Page 11 WiFi network name will WN300_EXT”, confirm it on your change to “Coredy computer or WiFi device. If the extender could not connect to your existing WiFi network, try again. If it still does not work, see...
  • Page 12: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device

    The extender creates a new extended WiFi network. The extender’s WiFi network name “Coredy WN300_EXT”, use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 13: Using As A Access Point

    Using as a Access Point The Coredy WN300 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.
  • Page 14 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device (recommended) to find and connect to the AP WiFi network “Coredy WN300” , type the password (PIN number) on the label of rear panel AP if required. MAC:80:3F:5D:93:6B:46 PIN:XXXXXXXX http://192.168.10.253/...
  • Page 15 Security Mode as WAP/WPA2 Mixed (recommended) and type the password of the WiFi Network in the field. Wizard -- Access Point mode SSID Coredy WN300_EXT Channel Security Mode WPA/WPA2 Mixed Key Password of the WiFi Network Hide Characters Save&Reboot 7. Click Save&Reboot button, the AP will take 1 minute to reboot.
  • Page 16 Using as a Router The Coredy WN300 WiFi Range Extender also can be used as a Router. Prepare your modem unplug your modem's power. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery. Connect your modem, plug in your modem, Put the battery back in.
  • Page 17 MAC:80:3F:5D:93:6B:46 PIN:XXXXXXXX 5. Launch a web browser, enter http://192.168.10.253/ http://ap.setup/ in the address field of the web browser, when prompted, enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lowercase letters. 6. Click the Router in the Mode Wizard field. Configuring the internet connection, Before start connect to the internet, you might need the following...
  • Page 18 Wizard -- Access Point mode Automatically obtain an IP address(dynamic IP) ADSL Dial-up(PPPoE) DSL_user name User Name DSL_password Password Hide Characters Coredy WN300_EXT SSID Channel WPA/WPA2 Mixed Security Mode Password of WiFi Network Hide Characters Save&Reboot Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: Change The Extender Settings

    Change the Extender Settings To change the admin password 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.10.253/ http://ap.setup/ the address field of the browser login screen displays. 3. Enter admin admin for the user name and for the password, both in lowercase letters. The BASIC Home screen displays.
  • Page 21: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    3. enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lowercase letters. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select the Time Zone Settings. Administrat Time Zone Backup& Firmware Reset Upgrade Management 5. Enter the Current Date and Current Time in field, click Apply.
  • Page 22 5. Select the Access Control Mode. Allow listed: This rule is accept the device you selected to access your network. Deny Listed: This rule is block the device you selected to access your network. 6. Google how to find the MAC Address of your devices. For example Google “how to find the MAC address iPhone 6”.
  • Page 23: Update The Router Firmware

    Save/Reload your Router 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. 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.10.253/ http://ap.setup/ the address field of the browser login screen displays.
  • Page 24: Hide Extender's Wireless Network

    1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.10.253/ 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. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING How to reset WN300 to factory settings? Power on the WN300, hold the Reset button by using a Reset Pin for approximately 3 seconds. Release the reset button then all lights on. When some of lights slow down flashing, the device has been reset successfully.
  • Page 26 What can I do if my device keep disconnecting from extender? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. (1) Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
  • Page 27 The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure I have entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point.
  • Page 28 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message? To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or key.
  • Page 29 Change wireless channel reduce interference? If you have adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel number unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers).
  • Page 30 N300 Mini Range Extender MODEL: WN300 Toll Free US: +1-800-999-8470 (English Service) Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 (CST) Toll Free UK: +44-808-134-9909 (English Service) Mon-Fri 15:00-01:00 (GMT) E-Mail: support@coredytech.com Website: www.coredy.com...

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