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Reyee RG-EW300R Mesh Repeater
Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85
Document Version: V1.0
Date: 2022.11.15

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  • Page 1 Reyee RG-EW300R Mesh Repeater Web-based Configuration Guide ReyeeOS 1.85 Document Version: V1.0 Date: 2022.11.15...
  • Page 2 Unless otherwise agreed in the contract, Ruijie Networks does not make any express or implied statement or guarantee for the content of this document.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Web-based Configuration Guide Preface Technical Support  The official website of Reyee: https://www.ireyee.com/  Technical Support Website: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/support  Case Portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com  Technical Support Email: service_rj@ruijienetworks.com Conventions GUI Symbols Interface Description Example symbol 1. Button names 1.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Web-based Configuration Guide Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Overview ............................1 1.1 Network Interface ........................1 1.2 System Status LED ........................1 1.3 Signal Status LED ........................2 1.4 Buttons ............................2 2 Fast Internet Access .......................... 1 2.1 Connecting the Device ....................... 1 2.2 Login ............................
  • Page 5 Web-based Configuration Guide 3.3 Configuring the Wi-Fi ......................... 2 3.3.1 Overview ........................2 3.3.2 Configuration Steps ....................... 3 3.4 Configuring the Wi-Fi Blacklist or Whitelist ................3 3.4.1 Overview ........................3 3.4.2 Configuration Steps ....................... 3 3.5 Optimizing the Wi-Fi Network ....................4 3.5.1 Overview ........................
  • Page 6 Web-based Configuration Guide 4.8.2 Configuration Steps ..................... 17 4.9 Configuring DNS ........................19 4.9.1 Local DNS ........................19 4.9.2 DNS Proxy ........................20 4.10 Configuring Port Mapping ...................... 20 4.10.1 Overview ........................20 4.10.2 Configuration Preparations ..................21 4.10.3 Procedure ........................21 4.10.4 Verification and Testing ....................
  • Page 7 Web-based Configuration Guide 5.4.1 Getting Started ......................27 5.4.2 Configuration Steps ..................... 27 5.5 Performing Online Upgrade and Displaying the System Version ........... 28 5.6 Turning On/Off the Indicator ....................28 5.7 Switching System Language ....................29 5.8 Network Diagnosis Tools ......................29 5.9 Configuring Config Backup and Import..................

  • Page 8: Network Interface

    Web-based Configuration Guide Overview Overview The EW300R mesh repeater uses binaural antennas to support 2.4 GHz dual bands and is equipped with two independent signal amplification chips. It can extend the dual-band Wi-Fi coverage. The maximum wireless rate of the entire device is 1200 Mbps. The EW300R can extend the signals of other devices, and can also connect to the Internet independently.

  • Page 9: Signal Status Led

    Web-based Configuration Guide Overview Status Description Blinking The device is starting up. / The device is restoring factory settings. Solid on The network is unreachable. Signal Status LED Status Description Blinking alternately The device is accessing the Wi-Fi network of the primary router. Three bars on The signal strength is high.

  • Page 10: Fast Internet Access

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access Fast Internet Access Connecting the Device 1. Wireless Connection  Connecting the Device to a Primary Router (WPS) (1) Connect the mesh repeater to power source, and wait 1-2 minutes until the status of blue indicator changes from blinking to solid on.

  • Page 11: Login

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access Caution When an EW300R is connected to a Reyee router, it is automatically networked and functions as a mesh repeater without any manual configurations. If you want to use an EW300R as a router, disable the Reyee Mesh discovery function of the primary router.

  • Page 12: Network Settings (As A Mesh Repeater)

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access If you forget the IP address or password, press the reset button for over 5 seconds to restore the default settings. After that, log in again with the default IP address and password. Caution Restoring the factory settings will clear the current configuration and require a re-login.
  • Page 13 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access  General Mode: Note In the wireless repeater mode, the device extends Wi-Fi signals and disables its DHCP function. When clients connect to the wireless network, the primary router assigns addresses for them. When the device in the wireless repeater mode extends the network of primary router, the WAN interface is unchanged.
  • Page 14 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access (3) Click Next and set Country/Region. Country/Region: The Wi-Fi channel may vary from country to country. To ensure that clients search out Wi-Fi signals successfully, select the actual country or region. Time Zone: Set the system time. The network time server is enabled to provide the time service by default. Select the actual time zone.
  • Page 15 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access  WISP Mode: Note In the WISP mode, the device still supports routing and DHCP. The clients connected to the primary router are assigned IP addresses by the primary router; the clients connected to the secondary router are assigned IP addresses by the secondary router.
  • Page 16 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access (3) Click Next. On the Set Wi-Fi page that opens, enter the Wi-Fi SSID and password and management password for the extender. ○ You can select Same as Primary Router Wi-Fi, in which Wi-Fi SSID and password will be same as the primary router Wi-Fi, ○...
  • Page 17 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access (4) Click Next and set Country/Region. Country/Region: The Wi-Fi channel may vary from country to country. To ensure that clients search out Wi-Fi signals successfully, select the actual country or region. Time Zone: Set the system time. The network time server is enabled to provide the time service by default. Select the actual time zone.

  • Page 18: Verifying Configuration

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access 2.3.3 Verifying Configuration The device can access the Internet after connecting to the Wi-Fi network of the primary router. 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 19: Configuration Steps

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access (4) Configure the Internet connection type according to requirements of the local Internet Service Provider (ISP). Otherwise, the Internet access may fail due to improper configuration. You are advised to contact your local ISP to confirm the Internet connection type: Figure out whether the Internet connection type is PPPoE, DHCP mode, or static IP address mode.
  • Page 20 Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access 2. Configuring the Wi-Fi Network Note ● EW300R supports only 2.4 GHz channels. (1) Setting the SSID and Wi-Fi password: The device has no Wi-Fi password by default, indicating that the Wi-Fi network is an open network. You are advised to configure a complex password to enhance the network security.

  • Page 21: Verifying Configuration

    Web-based Configuration Guide Fast Internet Access 2.4.3 Verifying Configuration The device can access the Internet after connecting to the Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 22: Overview

    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. PC View: Wi-Fi->Wi-Fi Settings Caution After the configuration is saved, all online clients will be disconnected from the Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 23: Configuration Steps

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.2.3 Configuration Steps Mobile Phone View: Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings PC View: More > WLAN> 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 24: Configuration Steps

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings access each other, improving security. The guest Wi-Fi network can be turned off as scheduled. You can configure to turn off the guest Wi-Fi network one hour later. When the time expires, the guest network is off. ...

  • Page 25: Optimizing The Wi-Fi Network

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings The following takes the blacklist configuration as an example. If you want to configure a whitelist, take the same steps. (1) Select the blacklist mode and click Add. The default mode is blacklist mode. In the pop-up dialog box, enter the MAC address and remarks of the client to be blacklisted.

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings scheduled restart. For details, see Configuring Scheduled Reboot. You can also analyze the wireless environment around the mesh repeater and select appropriate parameters. 3.5.2 Getting Started Install Wi-Fi Moho or other Wi-Fi scanning app on the mobile phone and check interference analysis results to find out the best channel.
  • Page 27 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Caution The Wi-Fi network will restart after the radio channel is changed. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. 2. Optimizing the channel width Mobile Phone View: Choose More> Country(Region)/Channel Width. PC View: Choose More > WLAN >...
  • Page 28 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 29: Configuring The Healthy Mode

    Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring the Healthy Mode Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Healthy Mode > Healthy Mode. PC View: Choose More > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Healthy Mode. Click Enable to enable the healthy mode. You are allowed to set the effective time period for the healthy mode. After the healthy mode is enabled, the transmit power and the Wi-Fi coverage area will decrease.

  • Page 30: Network Settings (As A Router)

    Web-based Configuration Guide 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. PC View: More > Basics >...

  • Page 31: Changing The Mac Address

    Web-based Configuration Guide Caution Changing the IP address and subnet mask will disconnect the Wi-Fi network. You need to reconnect to the Wi- Fi network. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. 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.

  • Page 32: Changing The Mtu

    Web-based Configuration Guide 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 33: Wireless Repeater

    Web-based Configuration Guide Connect the network interface of the mesh repeater to the LAN interface of primary router through a network cable. Select Access Point and click Check. After confirming the Wi-Fi settings of the mesh repeater, click Save. The network coverage range is extended.
  • Page 34 Web-based Configuration Guide (2) Select the Wi-Fi signal of the primary router you want to extend. The setting options of this router are displayed. If the signal of selected primary router is encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password of the primary router. You can configure 2.4 GHz signals of primary router as backup.

  • Page 35: Wisp

    Web-based Configuration Guide Figure 4-2 Selecting and Connecting to the Wi-Fi of Primary Router 4.5.3 WISP WISP allows users to establish their own WLAN for Internet access in public spaces, including coffee, hotel, airport or restaurant. Mobile Phone View: More > Repeater Mode. PC View: More >...

  • Page 36: Online Time Control

    Web-based Configuration Guide Online Time Control Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode. 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 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 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 IP Count: Enter the number of IP addresses in the address pool. The default value is 254. Lease Time (Min): Enter the address lease time period. When a client keeps connected, the lease is automatically renewed. If a lease is not renewed due to the client disconnection or network instability, the IP address will be reclaimed after the lease period expires.

  • Page 40: Configuring Dns

    Web-based Configuration Guide  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: Dns Proxy

    Web-based Configuration Guide 4.9.2 DNS Proxy Caution This feature is supported by only the router mode and the WISP mode. The DNS server proxy is optional. By default, the device obtains the DNS server address from the uplink device. Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Basics >...

  • Page 42: Configuration Preparations

    Web-based Configuration Guide 4.10.2 Configuration Preparations  Confirm the IP address of the device to be mapped on the LAN and service port ID.  Ensure that the service to be mapped to an external network can be properly used on the LAN. 4.10.3 Procedure Mobile Phone View: Choose More >...

  • Page 43: Verification And Testing

    Web-based Configuration Guide 4.10.4 Verification and Testing Use an external device to test whether the destination service can be accessed based on the external IP address and port number. 4.10.5 Solution to a Test Failure (1) Use a new port number and perform a test again. The test often fails on the ports blocked by firewalls of some carriers.

  • Page 44: Enabling Port-Based Flow Control

    Web-based Configuration Guide Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Switch to PC view > More > Security > ARP List. PC View: Choose More > Security > ARP List. Bind MAC addresses and IP addresses on the LAN, that is, bind ARP information. Enabling ARP guard Turn on the switch below ARP Guard to enable the ARP guard function.

  • Page 45: Network Problem Diagnosis

    Web-based Configuration Guide 4.13 Network Problem Diagnosis Mobile Phone View: Choose More > Network Check. 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 Reyee Cloud platform, and provides solutions and suggestions on the risks.

  • Page 46: Overview

    Web-based Configuration Guide 4.14.1 Overview After the universal plug and play (UPnP) function is enabled, the device is capable of converting the ports used by clients to access the Internet service based on clients' requests. When a client on the Internet wants to access internal network resources of the device, the device automatically adds port mapping entries to implement traversal between the internal and external networks for some services.

  • Page 47: System Settings

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide 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 48: Configuring System Time

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide Configuring System Time Mobile Phone View: Choose More > System > 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 49: Performing Online Upgrade And Displaying The System Version

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide Performing Online Upgrade and Displaying the System Version Mobile Phone View: Choose More > System > Online Upgrade. PC View: Choose More > System > Upgrade > Online Upgrade. You can check the current system version. If there is a new version available, you can click it for an upgrade. The upgrade time can be set.

  • Page 50: Switching System Language

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide PC View: Choose More > System > LED. 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.
  • Page 51 System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide 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 52: Configuring Config Backup And Import

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide 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 53: Switching To Pc View

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide 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 54: Faq

    System SettingsWeb-based Configuration Guide How Can I Restore the Factory Settings? Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds. When the indicator starts blinking, the device is restoring the factory settings. 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.

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