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ELTEX RR-11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wi-Fi signal repeater RR-11 User manual Firmware version 1.5.0   ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation order ........................14 Safety rules..........................14 Installation recommendations....................14 Connecting RR-11 to a network....................15 3.3.1 Connecting RR-11 to a network router without EasyMesh technology support ..... 15 3.3.2 Connecting RR-11 to a network with  ELTEX router ............18 Device management using web interface................20 Getting started  ..........................20 Device control panel ...
  • Page 3 RR-11 User manual. Firmware version 1.5.0 4.4.2 The "EasyMesh" tab ......................33 Possible problems and solutions ...................36 List of changes  .........................38   3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    — repeaters. RR-11 is a Wi-Fi signal repeater, designed to expand the coverage area of wireless networks. The device allows you to eliminate blind spots in detached houses, multi-room apartments, as well as small offices.

  • Page 5: Device Description

    2 Device description 2.1 Purpose RR-11 is a wireless signal repeater designed to expand the coverage area of wireless networks. The device allows you to eliminate blind spots and optimize the performance of your Wi-Fi network.  With support for IEEE 802.11n/ac standards, RR-11 repeater provides high data transfer rates. The use of MIMO technology and internal antennas makes RR-11 a universal solution for expanding your home network and provides high-quality multimedia transmission of 4K content. RR-11...
  • Page 6 5 GHz repeater: Access point:...

  • Page 7: Use Case

    2.4 RR-11 use case  Agent in EasyMesh network When connected to an ELTEX router with a firmware version that supports EasyMesh, RR-11 repeater will be automatically configured as an agent in the EasyMesh network.

  • Page 8: Technical Features

    2.5 Technical features General parameters  Clock frequency 1 GHz 128 MB ROM  16 MB Operating system Linux 3.10 LAN Ethernet interface parameters Number of interfaces Connector type RJ-45 Data rate, Mbps 10/100/1000, autonegotiation Standards BASE-T Wireless interface parameters Wi-Fi class AC1200 Number of antennas Antenna type internal...
  • Page 9 Data transfer rate 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps 802.11a:  up to 54 Mbps 802.11g:  up to 54 Mbps 802.11n (HT20): up to 144 Mbps 802.11n (HT40): up to 300 Mbps 802.11ac (HT80): up to 867 Mbps 2.4 GHz: up to 20 dBm Maximum output power of the transmitter  5 GHz: up to 20 dBm Antenna gain 2.4 GHz: 3.5 dBi 5 GHz: 3 dBi...

  • Page 10: Design

    2.6 Design RR-11 wireless signal repeater is implemented in a plastic case. 2.6.1 Front panel of the device                                                                                                                                                                                  ...

  • Page 11: Left Panel Of The Device

    2.6.2 Left panel of the device   RR-11 left panel Description of the left panel elements  Left panel elements  Description Button for restoring the factory default settings 2.6.3 Right panel of the device   RR-11 right panel Description of the right panel elements  Right panel elements ...

  • Page 12: Bottom Panel Of The Device

    2.6.4 Bottom panel of the device  RR-11 bottom panel   Description of RR-11 bottom panel elements  Bottom panel elements Description 10/100/1000BASE-T port (RJ-45 connector) for network connection  LEDs LAN connector LEDs LAN connection indication LED status   Device state  Only green lights The connection is established at 10/100 Mbps ...

  • Page 13: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    WPS button, you must reset your device to the factory settings.  Once configured, a DHCP client is launched on the device. 2.9 Delivery package RR-11 standard delivery package includes:  RR-11 Wi-Fi signal repeater;  Device quick configuration guide.

  • Page 14: Installation Order

    Install the device in the area where the wireless network of the router is securely received; • Minimize the number of barriers (walls, ceilings, furniture, etc.) between RR-11, the router, and other wireless network devices; • Do not install the device near (about 2 m) electrical and radio devices;...

  • Page 15: Connecting Rr-11 To A Network

    Connecting RR-11 to a network router without EasyMesh technology support 3.3.1 3.3.1.1 Method 1. Using WPS button Plug RR-11 into the power socket near the Wi-Fi router (or access point) you want to connect to. Wait until   led turns green.  Press WPS button on the Wi-Fi router.
  • Page 16 Using Ethernet cable: connect LAN port of the repeater to LAN port of your PC using Ethernet cable (not supplied in the delivery package).  Open a web browser and type the address of the device into URL bar: http://rr.loc/ or http:// 192.168.0.1. Enter username and password to the authorization window. By default,  admin and password are used for username and password correspondingly.
  • Page 17 DHCP clients.  It is necessary to connect using WPS or Ethernet.  3.3.1.3 Method 3. Via web interface in access point mode  Plug RR-11 into the power socket near the Wi-Fi router (or access point) you want to connect to. Wait until   led turns green. ...

  • Page 18: Connecting Rr-11 To A Network With  Eltex Router

    Connecting RR-11 to a network with  ELTEX router 3.3.2 3.3.2.1 EasyMesh agent mode When using the RR-11 repeater together with the router (with firmware version that supports EasyMesh) it is possible to operate in EasyMesh agent mode. 3.3.2.2 Connecting to EasyMesh network using WPS button ...
  • Page 19 It will not be available to change Wi-Fi parameters on the repeater. All changes in Wi-Fi parameters should be made on the EasyMesh controller. 3.3.2.3 Connecting to  EasyMesh network throung Ethernet Plug RR-11 into the power socket near the Wi-Fi router (or access point) you want to connect to. Wait until   led turns green. ...

  • Page 20: Device Management Using Web Interface

    •   Wireless connection (Wi-Fi): Connect your PC, phone or tablet to the device Wi-Fi network (RR-WiFi-XXXX, where XXXX — the last 4 characters of RR-11 MAC address); •   Wired connection (LAN): Connect your PC to the device using an Ethernet cable. ...

  • Page 21: Device Control Panel

    4.2 Device control panel  All changes to the device settings are made using the "Control panel" tabs located at the top of the web interface and links to pages located on the left side of the web interface. 4.2.1 Key elements of the web interface  Key elements of the web interface ...

  • Page 22: Repeater Mode

    4.3 Repeater mode In the repeater mode, the web interface displays 4 tabs. 4.3.1 The "Status" tab 4.3.1.1 The "Network Map" page  This page displays information on the device wireless interfaces and wireless clients that are connected to the device.    The "Network Map"...
  • Page 23 The "Network Map" page block contains information about the active network topology.  Symbol Function description  "Internet" icon  indicates access to the Internet "Router" icon indicates access to the network gateway "Repeater" icon means, that the device is in the network  "Clients"...

  • Page 24: The "Wi-Fi" Tab

      The "Monitoring" page  4.3.2 The "Wi-Fi" tab  4.3.2.1 The "Connect to a Network" page  On the "Connect to a Network" page you can configure the RR-11 connection to the access point (router) network. The "Connect to a Network" page  ...
  • Page 25 4.3.2.2 Connecting to the access point (router) network To search wireless networks, click the "Wireless Scanner" button. After clicking, a table listing the available Wi-Fi networks and their parameters will appear.             Selecting the network connection frequency band of the access point (router)  2.
  • Page 26 4.3.2.3 Connecting to a hidden network of the access point (router) To connect to a hidden network, click the "Connect to a Hidden Network" button. After clicking, a form for entering Wi-Fi network connection settings will appear.  Enter the SSID of the network to which you are connecting and the password (if encryption is used), select the security mode, encryption type, and band of the network. ...
  • Page 27 “!”, “;” , “#” and a space cannot be placed first; • Clone the Network SSID  helps to copy the SSID of the network which the RR-11 is connected • Disable SSID Broadcast —  if checked, the extended network will not be detected by devices.

  • Page 28: The "Network" Tab

    4.3.3 The "Network" tab The "Network" tab contains the device local network settings.  The "Network" tab  • DHCP — select the operation mode of the device interface; • IP Address — local IP address of the device. By default: 192.168.0.1; • Netmask— the value of LAN subnet mask. By default: 255.255.255.0; •...

  • Page 29: The "System" Tab

    4.3.4 The "System" tab 4.3.4.1 The  "Device Information" page  This page displays information about the device.  The "Device Information" page  4.3.4.2 The "Admin Account" page On the "Admin Account" page, you may set username and password to access a web user interface for the device. The "Admin Account"...
  • Page 30 Active Version  — a firmware version currently installed on the device; • Firmware image – the button for selecting a firmware update file. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the website https://eltex-co.com/. • Update from the Remote Server – the button to automatically check for updates. If you have the latest firmware version, you can update it by clicking the button. Performing this action...

  • Page 31: Easymesh Agent Mode

    4.4 EasyMesh agent mode  In EasyMesh agent mode, the web interface adapts to EasyMesh technology. There are changes on the "Network Map" page of the "Status" tab. The "Network" and "System" tabs remain unchanged. The "Wi-Fi" tab is replaced by the "EasyMesh" tab. 4.4.1 The "Status"...
  • Page 32 The "Network Map" block contains information about the active network topology and includes the following symbols:   Symbol  Function description  "Internet" indicates access to the Internet "Router" indicates access to the EasyMesh network controller "Repeater" is the current agent in the EasyMesh network  "Clients"...
  • Page 33 4.4.2 The "EasyMesh" tab 4.4.2.1 The "General Settings" page  On the EasyMesh "General Settings" page you can change the name of the device in the EasyMesh network, as well as the interface for connecting to the EasyMesh network. The "General Settings" page  By default, the EasyMesh network connection interface is in the "Auto-detection"...
  • Page 34 4.4.2.2 Selection of the interface connection  To change the agent connection method in the EasyMesh network, perform the following steps:  Select the desired interface, a confirmation window should appear after selection.  Pop-up window when changing EasyMesh connection interface  2. Click the "Apply" button. A pop-up should appear.  Pop-up window after pressing the "Apply"...
  • Page 35 3. After a few seconds, the device will apply the settings and the "Network Map" page will update the EasyMesh Network status.    EasyMesh Network status   In the EasyMesh agent mode, it is not available to change the Wi-Fi parameters on the agent.
  • Page 36 Make sure that your device is connected to the SSID of another network is used "RR-WiFi-XXXX" (where XXXX is the last 4 characters of the RR-11 MAC address) and the «Cellular data» function (if available) is disabled. If your device is connected to an access point (router) network, make sure that your device is connected to it.
  • Page 37 Problem  Possible cause  Solution  Device failure Reset the repeater to factory settings and try again. Unable to Incorrect password was Re-enter the password. connect to the entered router Wi-Fi The router Wi-Fi network is Make sure that the router Wi-Fi network is enabled and network via web disabled or does not work operates.
  • Page 38 Version Issue 4 09.2022 Fourth issue 1.5.0 Version Issue 3 02.2022 Changes in sections: 1.4.1 -Connecting RR-11 to a network -EasyMesh agent mode Version Issue 2 09.2021 Changes in sections: 1.4.0 - Device description  Version Issue 1 10.2020 First issue ...
  • Page 39 TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical assistance in issues related to operation of Eltex Ltd. equipment, please contact the Service Centre. Feedback form on the website: http://eltex-co.com/support/ Sevicedesk: https://servicedesk.eltex-co.ru/ Visit Eltex official website to get the relevant technical documentation and software for Eltex Ltd.

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