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- Page 1 Wireless Network Extender Model # WCB5200 User Guide xxxx-xxxx-000 rev. 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Features Getting to Know the Extender Front Panel Back Panel Installing the Extender Syncing Wi-Fi Connecting the Extender Accessing the Extender’s Settings Status Wireless Setup MoCA Setup... - Page 3 WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Advanced Setup Specifications Notices Warranty Important Safety Instructions FCC Class B Equipment Important Note on WiFi Contact Information Technical Support...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Actiontec WCB5200 is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and 802.11ac (5GHz). This allows the Extender to connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers, and gaming platforms, up to the most current (and future) Apple and Android tablets, laptops, media platforms, and smartphones. -
Page 5: Features
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Features • 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual concurrent 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi radios • 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi radio • Four Ethernet ports (Gigabit) • One coaxial port (MoCA 2.0) • Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n and 2x2 802.11ac access point •... -
Page 6: Getting To Know The Extender
Getting to Know the Extender This chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs, ports, and buttons. Front Panel The front panel features LEDs that illuminate green when power, available ports, and/or wireless bands are functioning and in use. Power 5GHz radio 2.4GHz radio... -
Page 7: Back Panel
• Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU, or external, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the Extender. • Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds. -
Page 8: Installing The Extender
Installing the Extender There are two parts to installing an Extender: Syncing Wi-Fi (see below), and Connecting the Extender (see page 8). Syncing Wi-Fi To sync the Extender with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings: 1. Place the Extender next to the gateway/modem. 2. -
Page 9: Connecting The Extender
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Connecting the Extender Now that the Extender is synced with the gateway/modem’s wireless network, it can be connected to the gateway/modem’s MoCA network and placed in another area or room of the home/office. To do this: 1. - Page 10 Installing the Extender 6. Wait until the Coax and Wireless LEDs on the front panel of the Extender glow green. This may take a few minutes. The Extender is now synced, installed, and extending the gateway/modem’s wireless network in a previously weak area. Using the wireless network will be a seamless experience, as the wireless devices will switch between connecting to the Extender and the gateway/router automatically.
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Page 11: Accessing The Extender's Settings
Accessing the Extender’s Settings The Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that includes user-configurable settings. Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced network technicians only. To configure the network settings of the Extender: 1. Ensure that the Extender is connected to a gateway/modem’s MoCA coaxial network, and that both devices are powered on. - Page 12 WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender 6. The Extender’s Status screen appears. Enter the Extender’s username and password (found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender) in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen.
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Page 13: Status
Accessing Settings Status The first GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. This screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network stations, and product information about Extender. -
Page 14: Wireless Setup
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Wireless Setup Clicking the Wireless Setup icon from the menu bar of any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Wireless Network List screen. Additional wireless settings can be accessed from the menu on the left side. - Page 15 Accessing Settings Basic Setup The Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network, which are described below. When finished adjusting the settings in this screen, click Apply. Multiple SSID This option allows the user to setup different SSIDs (wireless networks) with different parameters.
- Page 16 WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender SSID Enable This option controls whether or not the name of the network is broadcast to other wireless devices (usually, in the device’s available wireless network list). Select Enable or Disable by clicking in the appropriate radio button.
- Page 17 Accessing Settings Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value. Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender’s wireless network. This screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only.
- Page 18 WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender The WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol. Only experienced network technicians should configure the settings in this screen. Advanced Wireless Setup The Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be configured...
- Page 19 Accessing Settings Wireless Access Control The Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced network technicians should configure these settings.
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Page 20: Moca Setup
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender MoCA Setup Clicking the MoCA Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen. This screen allows the user to adjust various settings regarding the Extender’s MoCA coaxial connection. These settings should be adjusted by experienced network... -
Page 21: Advanced Setup
Accessing Settings Advanced Setup Clicking the Advanced Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Management screen, along with other advanced settings accessed through the menu on the left side. These settings configure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. They should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only. - Page 22 WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Factory Default The Factory Default advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s factory default settings to be reapplied, erasing all current settings. Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s...
- Page 23 Accessing Settings Language The Language advanced setting screen allows the user to apply another language to the Extender’s GUI. Select the language from the Language drop-down menu, then click Apply.
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Page 24: Specifications
Specifications Model Number WCB5200 Wireless Wi-Fi (a, b, g, n, ac) WPA, WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz LAN Connections Ethernet ports (4): 10/100/1000 Coaxial port (1): MoCA 2.0 LED Indicators Power, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN, Coax, WPS Antennas : internal 2.4 GHz ... - Page 25 WCB5000 Wireless Network Extender Power External, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU External, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU Regulatory FCC part 15B and 15C, UL Environmental Operating temperature - 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF)
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Page 26: Notices
To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. Go to http://www.actiontec.com/products/warranty.php for more information. -
Page 27: Important Safety Instructions
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following: • Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement;... -
Page 28: Fcc Class B Equipment
Consult the dealer or an experience radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 29: Important Note On Wifi
WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked With the FCC logo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference;... -
Page 30: Contact Information
The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contact Information For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact: Actiontec Electronics, Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 United States ...
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