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Acer Predator Connect W6x User Manual

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Predator Connect W6x
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Router
User Manual _
v1.0
All Rights Reserved. © 2024.
Important: This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The
information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in
this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein
are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device. Acer
Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.
Revision May, 2024

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  • Page 1 Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview..............................3 Installation and Setup............................. 3 Initial Configuration ........................... 6 Dashboard ................................... 7 Hybrid QoS................................. WiFi ................................11 Basic Settings ................................11 Guest WiFi .................................. 12 Smart Home WiFi ..............................12 ..................................... 13 ACS (Automatic Channel Selection) ........................

  • Page 3: Overview

    1. Overview Predator Connect series W6, a whole new Wi-Fi 6 Dual-band wireless router, is optimized for gamers with intensive features and simple setup steps via a 1-2-3 wizard. A new stylish 6-antenna desktop wireless router tuned for optimal gaming experience and for your household. Network Security protection is embedded.
  • Page 4 Plug into outlet. 2.3 Plug in Internet cable. 2.4 Power on device. 2.5 Connect to PredatorW6x WiFi. W6x_XXXX 2.6 Important information is at the bottom of the device. Wi-Fi SSID : W6x_XXXX Wi-Fi PWD : XXXXXXXX Admin PWD : XXXXXXXX http://acer-connect.com...
  • Page 5 • Open the browser on your laptop/desktop, input the device web admin URL: http://acer-connect.com or IP: http://192.168.76.1 • The device will automatically redirect to a quick setup wizard. Follow the easy 1-2-3 steps and get ready to access the internet.

  • Page 6: Initial Configuration

    3. Initial Configuration Please log in to the Predator Connect W6x Web Portal (http://acer-connect.com or IP: http://192.168.76.1) by using the current valid Admin password. You can select the language of Web UI by clicking on the dropdown arrow. Enter the login password to see the dashboard and other settings of your Predator Connect W6x.

  • Page 7: Dashboard

    3.1 Dashboard Once you have successfully logged in, the following key information will be displayed on the Predator Connect W6x dashboard. Connection Status: shows the current connection status of Internet. WAN Status: shows WAN connectivity and Download/Upload speed and WAN IP.
  • Page 8 WiFi Status: shows number of wireless client devices connected with 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. LAN Status: quickly indicates the status of LAN ports. Predator Connect W6x has one WAN port, one Game port and three LAN ports i.e. LAN 1, LAN 2, LAN 3. “icon”...
  • Page 9 Network Traffic: helps indicate real time status of the Download (DL) and Upload (UL) speeds across the WAN. Network Speed Test: Powered by SPEEDTEST. A single push of the “Start” button tests the speed of the WAN connectivity. You can even manually select the server option.

  • Page 10: Hybrid Qos

    Hybrid QoS combines application priority and device priority. The Killer-Enabled PC can set applications priority and send packets with DSCP values to the Predator Connect W6x router, then the router will classify packets and set priority for all different applications based on the below definition.

  • Page 11: Wifi

    You may select “use default configuration” and click on “Apply”. Otherwise, you can select “setting manually” and enter the required upload and download bandwidth with priority weighting. 5. WiFi WiFi Status Displays key information such as: • WiFi SSID • SSID Broadcast •...

  • Page 12: Basic Settings

    5.1. Basic Settings In this page, you can edit WiFi SSID and enable or disable SSID broadcast and use the following security parameters for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA3 personal, WPA2/WPA3, Enhanced open; Encryption option: AES, Auto, TKIP.

  • Page 13: Smart Home Wifi

    5.3. Smart home WiFi This tab provides Internet connection for smart home WiFi, but blocks access to devices on your local network. Choose to enable between 2.4GHz/ 5GHz band and set the WiFi SSID and security parameters for smart home WiFi. 5.4.

  • Page 14: Advanced Settings

    5.6 Advanced Settings This tab will help you to setup advanced WiFi parameters for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. AP isolation is a feature that enables you to create a separate virtual network preventing client communicating with each other and preventing unwanted hacking. This feature is disabled by default.

  • Page 15: Lan

    . LAN LAN status In this page, the LAN Status section provides a comprehensive overview of both WAN and LAN connections. This section displays key information about the status and connectivity of your network. WAN Status: Shows the status of the Wide Area Network (WAN) connection.

  • Page 16: Home Network Security

    . Home Network Security Home network security tab includes network security setting and web and app controller within parental control feature. These two features must accept the Trend Micro license agreement before enablement. Network Security Setting This tab contains network security related information, powered by Trend Micro, where you can turn on/off the...

  • Page 17: Parental Control

    protection feature detects and blocks harmful connections from compromised IoT devices by using Trend Micro’s smart protection network. It’s a continuously updated IoT device reputation database that prevents the network from false connections. Parental Control This feature allows you to control and block unwanted sites on specific devices.

  • Page 18: Wan

    Hybrid QoS, Guest WiFi, Smart Home WiFi, IPv6, DMZ, Firewall, Port forwarding, VPN, WAN ping, WAN setting. To access Predator Connect W6x’s web portal, it is recommended to setup IP under your client network device and connect to W6x via Ethernet cable. The LAN gateway of W6x should also be configured as the client network device’s gateway...

  • Page 19: Dmz

    8.3 DMZ DMZ is a physical or logical sub network that contains and exposes firm’s facing services to an untrusted, usually larger, network such as the Internet. If external users can't access certain network services provided by the Local Area Network (LAN), use the DMZ function to set the client that provides the required network...

  • Page 20: Vpn Server

    VPN Server Setup VPN server on Predator Connect W6x for remote VPN connection over the Internet. This router offers two VPN services: -OpenVPN -IPsec VPN User needs to generate certificate before enabling VPN server. Once you create a VPN server, VPN connection link establish and status with be shown.

  • Page 21: Wan Ping

    8.7 WAN Ping By enabling this feature, WAN port of Predator Connect W6x will respond to ping requests that are sent to the WAN IP address from the Internet. For better security, keep this feature turned OFF, and the device will not respond to a WAN ping.

  • Page 22: System

    10. SYSTEM 10.1 Firmware Update In this tab, you can check the existing firmware version and also click on “check new”, to see if there is an update available. 10.2 Login Password You can change the login password of your Predator Connect W6x from this page.

  • Page 23: System Log

    10.4 System Log General log will display here all the latest 100 activities you have done with the router. WiFi logs will display the WiFi status and its setting data. You can save the system log by clicking the “Save log” button at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 24: Main Led

    (auto/manual), before enabling this option. You can setup the daily schedule as needed. 10.7 System Information It shows key device information of Predator Connect W6x, such • Device name • Serial number • Firmware version • Web version...

  • Page 25: Restart And Reset Default

    “Factory data reset” to restore factory default settings. 10.9 Languages You can select the language of your Predator Connect W6x from this tab. 10.10 USB Storage This router has a USB port where you can plug in a USB drive...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • Connect to the W6x router via Ethernet cable LAN. • Visit device portal http://acer-connect.com and login admin. • Go to WiFi -> Basic settings/Retrieve or reset the WiFi passwords. 11.2.2 What can I do if I forget the router’s web portal admin password? Reset the device by pressing and holding the reset key until the LED start blinking white.

  • Page 27: Appendix Factory Default Settings

    12. Appendix Factory Default Setting Router web admin http://acer-connect.com http://acerconnect.com http://192.168.76.1 Login password (case-sensitive) XXXXXXX (XXXX is randomized variables. Please check device bottom label) Local Network (LAN) Gateway address 192.168.76.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server 192.168.76.1 DHCP range 192.168.76.100 to 192.168.76.254 Time zone Depends on country or region you bought the router.

  • Page 28: Router Basic Specification

    13. Router Basic Specification Processor Quad A53 2.0GHz Memory Storage 256MB IEEE standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax MU-MIMO 4x4 MIMO Wireless LAN Band Dual band, 2.4/5GHz Throughput AX6000 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet 4 x 1Gbps Port USB 3.0 Type-A Storage FTP, Samba Yes, WPS and Mesh pairing Button Key Reset...

  • Page 29: Regulatory Information

    Important Safety Precaution 14.1 Your Predator Connect W6x Wi-Fi 6 Router device is manufactured to comply with European safety standards. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using the device. Please read the safety and operation instructions before using your device and other accessories.

  • Page 30: Medical Devices

    Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability Ethernet Cable Line Safety 14.5  Disconnect all Ethernet cable lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.  To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the Ethernet cable line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

  • Page 31: Explosive Device Proximity Warning

    equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 32: Wireless Adapter Regulatory Information

    Wireless adapter regulatory information 14.10  Warning: For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your device under the following conditions. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 33 representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations may include: • Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes, or • Using the wireless adapter in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.
  • Page 34 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and a human body.

  • Page 35: Eu Regulatory Conformance

    Standard, for use with dedicated accessories. Use of other accessories which contain metals may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines. Hereby, Acer Incorporated declares that the radio equipment type W6x is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of...
  • Page 36 Restrictions 14.13 Restriction or Requirement in the CE: 5150 to 5350 MHz indoor-use only. UK(NI) WLAN 5GHz Band: For indoor use only. EU Regulatory Compliance -- Radio 14.14 e.i.r.p power limit 2.4G 5G(U-NII-1) 5G(U-NII-2a) 5G(U-NII-2b) 5G(U-NII-3) 2400 2483.5 5150 5250 5250 5350 5470...