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Ruijie Reyee RG-EW1200R Configuration Manual

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Ruijie Reyee RG-EW1200R Mesh Repeater
Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85
Document Version: V1.0
Date: 2022.05.10
Copyright © 2022 Ruijie Networks

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  • Page 1 Ruijie Reyee RG-EW1200R Mesh Repeater Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85 Document Version: V1.0 Date: 2022.05.10 Copyright © 2022 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the content of this document will be updated from time to time. Ruijie Networks reserves the right to modify the content of the document without any notice or prompt. This manual is for reference only. Ruijie Networks endeavors to ensure content accuracy and will not shoulder...
  • Page 3 Intended Audience This document is intended for: ⚫ Network engineers ⚫ Technical support and servicing engineers ⚫ Network administrators Technical Support ⚫ Official website of Ruijie Reyee: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/products/reyee ⚫ Technical Support Website: https://ruijienetworks.com/support ⚫ Case Portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com ⚫ Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ⚫...
  • Page 4 Note This manual introduces the features of the RG-EW1200R mesh repeater and instructs users to configure the device.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............................1 1 Overview ............................1 2 Fast Internet Access ........................... 3 2.1 Connecting the Device ....................... 3 2.2 Login ............................5 2.3 Network Settings (As a Mesh Repeater) ................... 5 2.3.1 Getting Started ....................... 5 2.3.2 Configuration Steps ....................... 6 2.3.3 Verifying Configuration ....................
  • Page 6 3.4.1 Overview ........................14 3.4.2 Configuration Steps ..................... 14 3.5 Optimizing the Wi-Fi Network ....................15 3.5.1 Overview ........................15 3.5.2 Getting Started ......................15 3.5.3 Configuration Steps ..................... 16 3.6 Configuring the Healthy Mode ....................20 4 Networks Settings ..........................22 4.1 Configuring Internet Connection Type ..................
  • Page 7 4.10 Enabling Port-based Flow Control ..................35 4.11 Network Problem Diagnosis ....................35 5 System Settings ..........................37 5.1 Configuring the Login Password ....................37 5.2 Restoring Factory Settings ...................... 37 5.3 Configuring System Time ......................38 5.4 Configuring Scheduled Reboot ....................39 5.4.1 Getting Started ......................

  • Page 8: Preface

    1200 Mbps. The EW1200R can extend the signals of other devices, and can also connect to the Internet independently. The signals that the EW1200R can extend are: ⚫ Wi-Fi of any model from Ruijie. ⚫ Wi-Fi of other vendors' devices. The compatibility problem may exist. ⚫...
  • Page 9 Web-based Configuration Guide Overview System Status LED Status Description Green Solid on The device is functioning properly. Blinking The device is starting up. / The device is restoring factory settings. Orange Solid on The device fails to access the Wi-Fi network of the primary router. Blinking The device is accessing the Wi-Fi network of the primary router.

  • Page 10: Fast Internet Access

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access Fast Internet Access Connecting the Device ⚫ Connecting the Device to a Reyee Router (Reyee Mesh) Connect the mesh repeater to power source, and wait 1-2 minutes until the status of center green indicator changes from blinking to solid on. The mesh repeater is started. Press the Reyee Mesh button on the primary Reyee router or connect the network cable to the primary Reyee router for automatic networking.
  • Page 11 Before performing this step, you need to connect to the Internet. Search for the wireless network with the Wi-Fi name @Ruijie-sXXXX by using a mobile phone or laptop. The mobile phone and laptop can log in to the web management page through a browser.

  • Page 12: Login

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access Login The configuration wizard page will pop up automatically if you log in for the first time. If no configuration page pops up, please input the IP address into the address bar of the browser and press Enter to navigate to the login page.

  • Page 13: Configuration Steps

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access 2.3.2 Configuration Steps ⚫ Extend the Wi-Fi of Reyee router by using the Reyee Mesh function: Press the Reyee Mesh button of the Reyee router for automatic networking. For details, see 2.1 ⚫ Extend the Wi-Fi of WPS-supported router: Press the WPS button of the primary router and then the Reyee Mesh button of the mesh repeater for networking.

  • Page 14: Verifying Configuration

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access ⚫ WISP mode: Click WISP, select a networking mode on the pop-up network settings page, and click Next. The device automatically obtains an IP address. If the primary router cannot assign IP addresses, select Static IP.

  • Page 15: Network Settings (As A Router)

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access Network Settings (As a Router) 2.4.1 Getting Started (1) Connect the mesh repeater to the power source. (2) Connect the LAN interface of the optical modem to the network interface of the mesh repeater through a network cable.
  • Page 16 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access mesh repeater for the primary router and changing its configuration may cause a network disconnection. You are advised to refer to the model and Wi-Fi information on the homepage. ⚫ PPPoE: Click PPPoE, and enter the username, password, and service name. Click Next. ⚫...

  • Page 17: Verifying Configuration

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access quotation marks ('), double quotation marks ('), or spaces. The SSID (5G) is the name of the 5G radio. If the dual-band integration is enabled, set only one SSID. Setting the management password: The password is used for logging in to the management page. The management password must be a string of 8 to 31 characters that contain at least three types among uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and English characters but cannot contain admin, Chinese characters, spaces, or question marks (?).

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Network Settings

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Wi-Fi Network Settings Changing the SSID and Password Mobile Phone View: Wi-Fi->Wi-Fi Settings Click the target Wi-Fi network, change the SSID and password of the Wi-Fi network, and click Save. Caution After the configuration is saved, all online clients will be disconnected from the Wi-Fi network. Users need to enter the new password to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.2.2 Getting Started Remember the SSID so that you can enter the correct SSID after the function is enabled. 3.2.3 Configuration Steps Mobile Phone View: Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings Click to expand the advanced settings. Turn on Hide SSID and click Save. Caution After Hide SSID is enabled, all clients need to enter the SSID and password manually to search for the Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Wi-Fi

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring the Wi-Fi 3.3.1 Overview The mesh repeater supports three types of Wi-Fi, including primary Wi-Fi, guest Wi-Fi and smart Wi-Fi. ⚫ Primary Wi-Fi: The primary Wi-Fi network is listed in the first line of the page and is enabled by default. ⚫...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Wi-Fi Blacklist Or Whitelist

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring the Wi-Fi Blacklist or Whitelist 3.4.1 Overview Wi-Fi blacklist: Clients in the Wi-Fi blacklist are prevented from accessing the Internet. Clients that are not added to the Wi-Fi blacklist are free to access the Internet. Wi-Fi whitelist: Only clients in the Wi-Fi whitelist can access the Internet.

  • Page 22: Optimizing The Wi-Fi Network

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Optimizing the Wi-Fi Network 3.5.1 Overview The device detects the surrounding wireless environment and selects the appropriate configuration upon power-on. However, network stalling caused by wireless environment changes cannot be avoided. Restarting the mesh repeater is a convenient and effective method to cope with network stalling. The mesh repeater supports scheduled restart.

  • Page 23: Configuration Steps

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.5.3 Configuration Steps 1. Optimizing the radio channel Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Channel Transmit Power. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Radio Frequency. Choose the best channel identified by Wi-Fi Moho or other Wi-Fi scanning App. Click Save to make the configuration take effect immediately.
  • Page 24 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 2. Optimizing the channel width Mobile Phone View: Choose More> Country(Region)/Channel Width. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Radio Frequency. If the interference is severe, choose a lower channel width to avoid network stalling. The mesh repeater supports the 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel width.
  • Page 25 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3. Optimizing the transmit power Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Channel Transmit Power. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Radio Frequency. A greater transmit power indicates a larger coverage and brings stronger interference to surrounding wireless routers.
  • Page 26 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 4. Configuring the roaming sensitivity (optional) Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Roaming Optimization. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Radio Frequency. Clients such as mobile phones support the roaming function but the sensitivity level may not be high enough. The roaming sensitivity enables the device to actively disconnect a client from the Wi-Fi network when the client is far away, forcing the client to re-select the nearest signal and thus improving the sensitivity of wireless roaming.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Healthy Mode

    You are advised to disable it. Note All Ruijie mesh repeaters have undergone stringent radiation detection and evaluation, and comply with IEC/EN62311, EN 50385 and other standards. Wi-Fi networks will not affect human health and you can be rest...
  • Page 28 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings...

  • Page 29: Networks Settings

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Networks Settings Configuring Internet Connection Type Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode. Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Basics > WAN. Please see 2.4 for details.

  • Page 30: Changing The Mac Address

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Changing the MAC Address Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode. The ISP may restrict the access of devices with unknown MAC addresses to the Internet for the sake of security. In this case, you can change the MAC address of the WAN port to another address.

  • Page 31: Changing The Mtu

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Figure 4-1 WAN Port Settings Changing the MTU Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode. Sometimes, the ISP restrict the speed of large data packets or prevent large data packets from passing through. As a result, the network speed is low or even the network is disconnected.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Repeater Mode

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Configuring the Repeater Mode 4.5.1 Wired Repeater Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Repeater Mode. PC View: More > Basics > Repeater/WISP. Connect the network interface of the mesh repeater to the LAN interface of primary router through a network cable.
  • Page 33 Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Repeater Mode. PC View: More > Basics > Repeater/WISP. (1) Click Wireless Repeater, and click the search box behind the Wi-Fi name (5G). The list of surrounding Wi-Fi signals is displayed. (2) Select the Wi-Fi signal of the primary router you want to extend.

  • Page 34: Wisp

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Caution ● After the configuration is saved, the Wi-Fi is disconnected. The clients need to connect to the new Wi-Fi. Remember the configured Wi-Fi name and password, and exercise caution when performing the configuration. ● You are advised to install the mesh repeater in a position where more than two grids of signal is available to prevent serious signal loss in the repeating process.

  • Page 35: Online Time Control

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings (2) Click Select, choose network signal, enter the password, and click Save. Caution After the configuration is saved, the Wi-Fi restarts. The clients need to connect to the new Wi-Fi. Remember the configured Wi-Fi name and password, and exercise caution when performing the configuration. Online Time Control Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode.
  • Page 36 Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Parental Control. PC View: Choose Clients > Add Blocked Time. Select a client and click Schedule, click Add, and set the restriction time. The client cannot access the network from the start time to the end time.

  • Page 37: Configuring Xpress

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Configuring XPress Mobile Phone View: Choose More > XPress. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings > Expand > XPress. Turn on XPress and click Save to save the configuration. After XPress is enabled, you will have a more stable gaming experience.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Dhcp Server

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Configuring the DHCP Server Caution This feature is supported by only the Router mode and the WISP mode. 4.8.1 Overview A DHCP server is responsible for assigning dynamic IP addresses to clients in the Wi-Fi network for Internet access.
  • Page 39 Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings 2. Viewing DHCP Clients Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Basics > LAN > DHCP Clients. PC View: Choose More > Basics > LAN > DHCP Clients. Check information about an online client. Click Convert to Static IP. The client will be assigned with the specified IP address.
  • Page 40 Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings 3. Binding a Static IP Address Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Basics > LAN > Static IP Addresses. PC View: Choose More > Basics > LAN > Static IP Addresses. Click Add.

  • Page 41: Configuring Dns

    Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings Configuring DNS 4.9.1 Local DNS When the WAN interface runs DHCP or PPPoE protocol, the device automatically obtains the DNS server address. If the primary router does not deliver the DNS server address or the DNS server needs to be changed, you can manually configure a new DNS server.

  • Page 42: Enabling Port-Based Flow Control

    PC View: Choose More > Diagnostics > Network Check. Click Start. Then the device will check the problems existing on the network, including the problems of interfaces, routing, flow control, and Ruijie Cloud platform, and provides solutions and suggestions on the risks.
  • Page 43 Web-based Configuration Guide Networks Settings...

  • Page 44: System Settings

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings System Settings Configuring the Login Password Mobile Phone View: Choose More > System > Password. PC View: Choose More > System > Login > Login Password. Enter the old password and new password. After saving the configuration, log in again with the new password. Restoring Factory Settings Mobile Phone View: Choose More >...

  • Page 45: Configuring System Time

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring System Time Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Time. PC View: Choose More > System > System Time. You can view the current system time. If the time is incorrect, check and select the local time zone. If the time zone is correct but time is still incorrect, click Edit to manually set the time.

  • Page 46: Configuring Scheduled Reboot

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring Scheduled Reboot 5.4.1 Getting Started Confirm that the system time is accurate to avoid network interruption caused by device reboot at the wrong time. For details, see 错误!未找到引用源。. 5.4.2 Configuration Steps Mobile Phone View: Choose More > System > Scheduled Reboot. PC View: Choose More >...

  • Page 47: Turning On/Off The Indicator

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Caution After being upgraded, the device will restart. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. You are advised to set the scheduled upgrade time to an early morning time to avoid affecting Internet access. If no new version is detected and online upgrade cannot be performed, check whether the DNS is correctly obtained or go to More >...

  • Page 48: Switching System Language

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Switching System Language Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Language. PC View: Click in the upper right corner of the page. Click a required language to switch the system language. Network Diagnosis Tools 1. Network Test Tool Mobile Phone View: Choose More >...
  • Page 49 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 2. Packet Capture Tool Caution This feature is only supported by only the Router mode and the WISP mode. Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Diagnostics > Packet Capture. PC View: Choose More >...

  • Page 50: Configuring Config Backup And Import

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring Config Backup and Import Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > System > Management > Backup & Import. PC View: Choose More > System > Management >Backup & Import. Configure backup: Click Backup to download a configuration file locally.

  • Page 51: Configuring Session Timeout Duration

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 5.10 Configuring Session Timeout Duration Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > System > Login >Session Timeout. PC View: Choose More > System > Login >Session Timeout. If no operation is performed on the page within a period of time, the session will be down. When you need to perform operations again, enter the password to open the configuration page.

  • Page 52: Switching To Pc View

    Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 5.11 Switching to PC View Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view. The PC view is the view that you can see after logging in through a PC, and the page layout will be different from the mobile phone view.

  • Page 53: Faq

    The device will automatically restart after the restoration is completed. After the device is started, that is, the indicator is solid on, reconfigure the Internet access. The wireless signal name in the factory settings is @Ruijie-sXXXX. How Can I Do If I Forgot the Password of Mesh Repeater? ⚫...

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