Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Features Getting to Know the Extender Front Panel Back Panel Accessing the Extender’s GUI Status Wireless Setup Advanced Setup Specifications Notices Warranty...
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Important Safety Instructions FCC Class B Equipment Technical Support...
Introduction Congratulations for purchasing the Actiontec WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender. The Extender is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation in 802.11 a/b/g/n, and also 5GHz in 802.11ac. This allows the Extender to...
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 in green when the operation of power, available ports and wireless bands are functioning and in use.
WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Back Panel • Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 5V DC, 2A, made by APD, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the WxB6x00Q. • Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds. •...
192.168.1.254 into the address bar of a web browser. 3. The gateway/modem’s GUI appears. The IP address of the Extender should be displayed on the Main or Home screen of an Actiontec gateway/modem, as indicated below.
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender 4. Write down the IP address of the Extender. 5. Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser. 6. The Extender’s Reset Password screen appears. Enter the Extender’s Username and Password (found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender;...
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Accessing the GUI The Extender’s GUI’s Status screen appears, as shown below.
WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender 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 the Extender.
Accessing the GUI 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. These settings configure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only.
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Basic Setup The Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network security. Note: The Extender is automatically configured with they gateway /router’s wireless settings (including security settings) after being connected to the gateway/router network. We recommend that all wireless security changes be performed on the gateway/router.
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Accessing the GUI Multiple SSID This option allows the user to setup different SSIDs (wireless networks) with different parameters. Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop-down menu. Wireless Radio This option turns the Extender’s wireless radio on and off. SSID Broadcast This option controls whether or not the name of the network is broadcast to other wireless devices (usually, in the device’s available...
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Wireless Security Type This option allows the user to select the type of security applied to the Extender’s wireless network. Password Phrase This option allows the user to enter a password phrase, which will ——-. The WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol.
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Accessing the GUI 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.
WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender 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 an experienced network technicians only.
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Accessing the GUI Change Password The Change Password screen allows the user to change the password that allows access to the GUI. To change, enter the current password, enter and re-enter the new password, then click Apply. Be sure to write the password down and keep it somewhere safe, as it will be needed to access the Extender’s GUI in the future.
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Language Settings The Language Settings screen allows the Extender’s GUI language to be changed. Options include Auto-detect, English, and French. Selecting Auto-detect causes the Extender to automatically select the language (English or French) based on the language being used on the connected computer.
Specifications Model Number WxB6x00Q Certifications Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz LAN MoCA (for WCB6000Q, WCB6200Q) LAN Ethernet Ports 10/100/1000 (2) LAN Connections (for WCB6000Q, WCB6200Q) LAN MoCA frequency: 1125 MHz - 1425 MHz (6 channel) Gain 2.4GHz, 5GHz radios: 5 dBi per chain LED Indicators Power, MoCA, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN Ethernet 1, LAN Ethernet 2...
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WxB6x00Q Wireless Network Extender Power External, 5V DC, 2A, made by APD, model #WA-24Q12FU Regulatory FCC part 15, UL-60959-1 Environmental Operating temperature - 0º to 45º C (32º to 113º F) Storage temperature - 0º to 70º C (32º to 158º F) Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude: -197 ft.
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.
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WxB6x00Q 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;...
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Notices FCC Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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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. Important Note on WiFi If applicable, this equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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Notices Technical Support Go to www.actiontec.com/support for product support, updates, and more information, including: • Firmware updates • Troubleshooting • Registration • FAQs Technical Support Phone Number United States: (888) 436-0657...
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