GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS, SYSTEM WI-FI ExTENDER REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES 1.0/ PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains: • Wi-Fi Extender • Power adapter 1.1/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS System and software requirements are: • A computer or other network device supporting Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WI-FI ExTENDER Status LED Condition Status LED Color Wi-Fi Extender Normal WHITE Normal operation (solid) Wi-Fi Extender is booting (fast blink) BLUE Pairing mode (slow blink) Pairing successful (solid) GREEN Wi-Fi has been turned off (solid) Issue(s) YELLOW No internet connection (solid)
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WI-FI ExTENDER • Ethernet LAN Ethernet LAN - connects devices to your Wi-Fi Extender using Ethernet cables to join the local area network (LAN). The two Ethernet LAN ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing and can be used with either straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables.
Using Wi-Fi backhaul, performance can be slower and the distance from the Router will be determined by the reach of Wi-Fi from the Verizon Router, the materials in the home, and neighboring Wi-Fi traffic. Wi-Fi backhaul is effective and convenient for Wi-Fi configuration, but based on Wi-Fi interference characteristics, does not perform as well as a wired connection.
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Note: The Wi-Fi Extender has a Wi-Fi Name/Password that is different from the Verizon Router. When the Extender connects to the Router via Coax, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, the Extender is assigned the Wi-Fi Name/Password of the Router. At this time, the Extender doesn’t have the ability to use the Wi-Fi Name/Password on the...
Open a web browser on the device connected to your Wi-Fi Extender network. In the browser address field (URL), enter the Extender’s IP address found in the UI of the Verizon Router, then press the Enter Enter key on your keyboard.
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Note: The rear label of the Wi-Fi Extender has an admin password that is different from that of the Verizon Router. When the Extender connects to the Router via Coax, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, the extender is assigned the admin password of the Router. At this time, the admin password on the rear label of the Wi-Fi Extender should be ignored.
SYSTEM SETTINGS 2.2/ SYSTEM SETTINGS Caution: Many of the settings described in this section should only be configured by experienced network technicians. Changes could adversely affect the operation of your Wi-Fi Extender and local network. You can access the following advanced settings: •...
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SYSTEM SETTINGS To view: Select System System from the left pane. Click System Status System Status to view the device information and network settings of your Wi-Fi Extender. 2.2b/ WI-FI STATUS Use the Wi-Fi status feature to view the status for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz of your Extender’s Wi-Fi network.
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SYSTEM SETTINGS To restore your Wi-Fi Extender’s factory default settings: Select Factory Reset Factory Reset in the System System section. Click Restore Factory Default Restore Factory Default button. The factory default settings are applied and your Wi-Fi Extender restarts. Once complete, the Login page for the First Time Easy Setup Wizard displays.
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Users password of the Verizon Router. Use the login password of the Verizon Router for managing your Extender settings. If you want to change your password, please log in the Verizon Router’s web interface and go to System/ System/ System Settings/ System Settings/ User Settings to make changes.
OvERvIEW 3.0/ OVERVIEW Your Wi-Fi Extender provides you with Wi-Fi connectivity using the 802.11a, b, g, n, ac or ax standards. These are the most common Wi-Fi standards. 802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, 802.11a, and 802.11g have a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps, 802.11n has a maximum data rate of 600 Mbps, 802.11ac has a maximum data rate of 1.73 Gbps, and 802.11ax has a maximum data rate of 4.8 Gbps.
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PRIMaRY NETWORk Comment: We recommend using the default settings unless otherwise directed. • Wi-Fi Security Wi-Fi Security - WPA2 or WPA3 • Broadcast Wi-Fi network name (SSID) Broadcast Wi-Fi network name (SSID) - broadcasts the Wi-Fi name to client devices •...
The primary network and the guest network are separated from each other through firewalls. Guest Wi-Fi Guest Wi-Fi can be managed using the Verizon Router’s web interface. If you want to enable/disable your Guest Wi-Fi Guest Wi-Fi or to change the Guest Wi-Fi...
2.4 Ghz band while keeping your Primary Network settings unchanged. IoT devices and Primary devices can communicate unrestricted. IoT Wi-Fi can be managed using the Verizon Router’s web interface. If you want to enable/disable your IoT Wi-Fi IoT Wi-Fi or to change the IoT Wi-Fi SSID...
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WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP Use one of the following methods: • If your Wi-Fi client device has a WPS button, press the unified button on your router for more than two seconds, then click the Start WPS Start WPS button in the Option 1 Option 1 to start the WPS registration process.
RaDIO MaNaGEMENT 3.5/ RADIO MANAGEMENT You can view the channel settings for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz of your Wi-Fi network. To view the channel settings: Select Radio Management Radio Management in the Wi-Fi Wi-Fi section. Click on Settings Settings on the top right-hand side of the Radio Radio Management...
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RaDIO MaNaGEMENT To view the channel settings history: Select Radio Management Radio Management in the Wi-Fi Wi-Fi section. Click on History History to display the channel settings history.
Advanced Log - view a summary of the monitored data collected for Wi-Fi Extender. – DHCP Log - view a list of all DHCP clients connected to your Verizon Router. – BHM Log - view detailed information of the monitored backhaul modes of Wi-Fi Extender.
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SYSTEM LOGGING 4.0a/ Advanced Log You can view a summary of the monitored data collected for your Wi-Fi Extender. To view your Wi-Fi Extender’s full system status and traffic monitoring data: Select System Logging System Logging in the Diagnostics & Monitoring Diagnostics &...
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SYSTEM LOGGING 4.0c/ BHM Log You can view detailed information of the BHM (backhaul modes: Ethernet, coax and Wi-Fi) status of your Wi-Fi Extender. To view the backhaul modes log: Select System Logging System Logging in the Diagnostics & Monitoring Diagnostics &...
• The first thing to check is whether your Wi-Fi Extender is powered on and is connected to the Verizon Router. Check the Status LED on the front of the Wi-Fi Extender. Be sure to refer to the “1.3a/ FRONT PANEL” on page 7 to determine status of the Wi-Fi Extender.
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TROUbLEShOOTING TIPS • If you are still unable to access your Wi-Fi Extender, you may need to try connecting to the Extender using another network device. If the issue goes away with another network device, the issue is likely with that individual network device’s configuration. 5.0c/ ACCESSING YOUR WI-FI ExTENDER IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT...
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TROUbLEShOOTING TIPS If the computer is not using an IP address within the correct IP range, it will not connect to your Wi-Fi Extender. • Verify the subnet mask address is set to 255.255.255.0. 5.0f/ TIMEOUT ERROR OCCURS WHEN ENTERING THE URL OR IP ADDRESS Verify the following: •...
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05 / TROUBLESHOOTING • Under limited circumstances you may use a port forwarding configuration on the Verizon Router, based on the application you are using (refer to Verizon’s support online help for more details). 5.0g/ FRONT UNIFIED BUTTON The front panel’s Unified Button allows quick access to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and handset paging/pairing mode.
FREqUENTLY aSkED qUESTIONS 5.0h/ REAR LIGHTED INDICATORS Flash Speed • Slow flash – Two times per second • Fast flash – Four times per second LAN Ethernet – Upper LED • Unlit – Indicates no 1 Gbps link • Solid green – Indicates 1 Gbps link •...
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FREqUENTLY aSkED qUESTIONS 5.1e/ CAN I USE AN OLDER WI-FI DEVICE TO CONNECT TO MY WI-FI ExTENDER? Yes, your Wi-Fi Extender can interface with 802.11a, b, g, n, ac or ax devices. Your Wi-Fi Extender also can be setup to handle only n Wi-Fi cards, g Wi-Fi cards, b Wi-Fi cards, or any combination of the three.
GENERaL SPECIFICaTIONS Note: The specifications listed in this chapter are subject to change without notice. 6.0/ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Number: E3200 Standards: IEEE 802.3x, 802.3u IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IP versions 4 and 6 MoCA LAN: 1125 – 1675 MHz 2500 Mbps...
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ENvIRONMENTaL PaRaMETERS Certifications: FCC, UL 60950-1 Operating Temperature: 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -5° C to 50° C (23° F to 122° F) Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% Storage Humidity: 5% to 93% (non-condensing)
REGULaTORY COMPLIaNCE NOTICES 7.0/ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES 7.0a/ 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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7.0d/ NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Statement An external SPD is intended to be used with G3100/E3200. WARNING: WARNING: The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only.
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