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Encore N300 User Manual

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© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
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  • Page 1 © 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows XP ..............11 Windows Vista ..............11 Windows 7 ..............12 Chapter 4: Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility ..13 Login ................13 Encore Setup Wizard ............. 14 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration ..........17 Wireless ................18 5.1.1 Basic ................18 www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 3 Device Information ............42 5.4.3 .................. 43 5.4.4 Log Setting ..............44 Log Setting ................44 Log Type .................. 45 5.4.5 Statistic ................46 5.4.6 Restart ................47 5.4.7 Firmware ................. 48 5.4.8 Configuration ..............49 5.4.9 UPnP ................50 www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 4 Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice. The actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders. © 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender connects wired or wireless devices to an existing network. It expands the boundaries of a wired or wireless local area network (LAN) literally by repeating or extending access point signals thereby eliminating dead spot problems and expanding network range.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running. WPS LED The WPS PBC function is enabled. Turns off after 2 minutes when no connection is Slow Blinking established. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the WPS Button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 7: Back Panel And Connectors

    Back Panel and Connectors Note: The number of antenna connectors differs per model. The N300 Series has two antenna connectors (items 1 and 5), while the N150 Series only has one (item 1). Port / Button Description R-SMA Connector Attach the external antenna.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Extender

    Or, to connect a computer wirelessly, search and connect to the Extender default network:  Network name (SSID): default  Security: disabled After connecting the host computer, configure the computer to be able to access the web-based configuration utility, see Accessing the Web-Based on page Configuration Utility www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 9: Connecting Wired Devices

    To ensure the Extender and all other connected devices are working properly, check the LED indicators. For basic connection, the following LED must be lit:  Power LED  System LED (blinking)  LAN LED (for every device connected via Ethernet) www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 10: Identifying The Operation Mode

    Identifying the Operation Mode The Wireless N300 / N150 Extender supports four operation modes. Depending on how you want to use the Extender, determine the type of mode to use and allocate the appropriate setup location for the Extender. See Wireless >...

  • Page 11: Wds Mode

    2.4.4 AP + WDS Mode With AP + WDS mode, the Extender acts as the access point to two access points. An SSID is configured for the Extender. A wireless client connects to the network using the Extender SSID. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 12: Configuring The Host Computer

    Right-click Local Area Connection (for wired computer) or Wireless Network Connection (for wireless computer), then click Properties. On the network components list, make sure that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. If not, check it to enable the Properties button. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 13: Windows 7

    If not, check it to enable the Properties button. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. On the General tab, select Use the following IP Address. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Extender. Click OK. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 14: Accessing The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    The login screen prompts you for a User Name and Password. Enter the default access information as follows: User Name admin Password admin Note: The login screen varies depending on your web browser and the host computer operating system. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 15: Encore Setup Wizard

    Encore Setup Wizard Encore Setup Wizard helps you to configure the Extender quickly. Follow the step-by-step instructions to run the wizard. To access the Setup Wizard, click Wizard at the bottom of the menu. The Setup Wizard overview page is displayed.
  • Page 16 Range Start and Range End. Click “Next” to continue. Enter a name for your wireless network on SSID and select a radio channel in Channel. These will be used by networking devices to connect to the Extender. Click Next to continue. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 17 The Setup Wizard is now completed. The new settings will take effect after the Extender reboots. Click Restart to reboot the Extender. If you do not want to make any changes, click Exit. When this window appears, click CLOSE to close the wizard. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 18: Advanced Configuration

    After you log in to the web-based configuration utility, the System > Device Information screen is displayed. To access other menu screens, click a menu on the left panel. After modifying the settings, click the Apply button on the bottom of the screen to save and apply the configurations. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 19: Wireless

    WDS (Wireless Distribution System): The Extender connects two or more WDS Mode access points. See on page  AP + WDS: The Extender acts as the access point to two or more access points that are connected in a WDS. See on page AP + WDS Mode www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 20: Ap Mode

    Security — When enabled, users are prompted to enter a security key to be allowed access to the wireless network. Authentication Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Auto. With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect to the wireless network. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 21 Encryption Type — Select TKIP, AES, or Auto encryption. Note: TKIP is available for B or G WLAN band only. The WLAN Band setting is under Wireless > Advanced menu. Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase — Enter a passphrase with at least 8 characters. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 22 Radius Server 1 — Enter the following information:  IP Address: The IP address of the authentication server.  Port: The port number used to connect to the authentication server.  Shared Secret: The secret passphrase to connect to the authentication server. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 23: Repeater Mode

    Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The current access point settings and information are displayed on the screen. The information varies depending on its settings. Do not change the values of the following:  SSID  Channel  Security www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 24  If the access point security setting is WEP, enter the WEP Key.  If the access point security is WPA / WPA2, enter the passphrase in Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase. Click Apply to save and apply the configuration. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 25: Wds Mode

    WDS Security — Select Enable to prompt users to enter a security key before allowing access to the wireless network. WDS Auth Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP or WPA2. With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect to the wireless network. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 26 Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase — Enter a passphrase with at least 8 characters. To add access points in the WDS, do the following: Click the Search button to search for access points. A window appears with a list of available access points. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 27 Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The MAC address is shown on MAC. Click the Add button to add the access point to the WDS. The Extender reboots for settings to take effect. Repeat the above steps to add more access points. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 28: Ap + Wds Mode

    SSID — Enter a network name that wireless clients can view and connect to. SSID Broadcast — Select Enable to allow wireless clients to view the SSID of the Extender. Select Disable to hide the SSID. Channel — Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 29 128-bit: To enter a 26-character security key. WEP Key — Enter desired security key. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto with PSK WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto provides a more secured encryption. If PSK is selected, the screen below appears: www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 30 Shared Secret: The secret passphrase to connect to the authentication server. WDS Security — Select Enable to prompt users to enter a security key before allowing access to the wireless network. WDS Auth Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP or WPA2. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 31 Passphrase and Confirmed Passphrase — Enter a passphrase with at least 8 characters. To add access points in the WDS, do the following: Click the Search button to search for access points. A window appears with a list of available access points. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 32 Click Connect of the corresponding access point. The MAC address is shown on MAC. Click the Add button to add the access point to the WDS. The Extender reboots for settings to take effect. Repeat the above steps to add more access points. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 33: Advanced

    1500 and 2346 until packet transfer rates are minimized. Note: Setting the fragmentation threshold value too low may diminish system performance. DTIM Interval — Enter a DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) interval. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 34 Short GI — Select Enable to reduce the guard interval time and increase data capacity. Channel Width — Select the channel width:  20MHz: Select if non-802.11n wireless clients are present in the network.  20/40MHz: Select if 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless clients are present in the network. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 35 Antenna Transmit Power — Select the antenna transmission power: full, half (-3 dB), quarter (-6 dB), eighth (-9 dB), or min (minimum). Click the Apply button on the bottom of the screen to save and apply the settings. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Extender to start searching for the client. Push Button Configuration: The Push Button Configuration (PBC) method allows WPS-enabled devices to join the network with a push of a button. Click the Start PBC button and then push the button on the device to establish connection. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 37: Lan

    Host Name — Enter the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is "Encore”. IP Address — This is the IP address of the Extender. The default IP address is 192.168.10.1.

  • Page 38: Dhcp

    Lease Time — Select the lease time from the list. The lease time is the amount of time a client is allowed to connect to the Extender using its current dynamic IP address. When the lease time expires, the current IP address is either renewed or a new one is assigned. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 39: Add Static Dhcp

    IP address — Enter the static IP address to assign. All DHCP clients that are assigned with a static IP are listed in the Static DHCP List table below. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save and apply the configurations. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 40: Access Control

    Only deny computers with MAC address listed below to access the network: Only the clients listed on the table cannot access the network. Click the Apply button to saved and apply the access restriction to all network clients listed on the table at the bottom of the screen. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 41: Mac Table

     Update: Click to update a saved network client.  Delete: Click on a network client from the table at the bottom and then click “Delete” to remove the device.  Clear: Click “Clear” to erase all fields and enter new information. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 42: System

    Retype the same password on Confirm Password. User — On New Password, type the password the User will use to log into the system. Retype the same password on Confirm Password. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save changes. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 43: Device Information

    5.4.2 Device Information The Device Information screen allows users to view the wireless configurations including the connected network clients and the LAN status of the Extender. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 44: Log

     Previous Page: Click to view the page just before the current page.  Next Page: Click to view the page just after the current page.  Clear Log: Click to delete the contents of the log and begin a new log.  Refresh: Click to refresh the log statistics. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 45: Log Setting

    Send to — Type an email address where the log will be sent to. Click the Email Log Now button to send the current log immediately. Syslog Server — If you want the Extender to send incoming system log messages, type www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 46: Log Type

     Attacks: Information about any malicious activity on the network.  Dropped Packets: Information about packets that have been dropped.  Notice: Important notices by the system administrator. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save and apply the settings. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 47: Statistic

    5.4.5 Statistic The Statistic page displays a table that shows the rate of packet transmission via LAN (wired) and Wireless connections. Click the Reset button to clear all statistics and to begin logging new statistics again. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 48: Restart

    5.4.6 Restart In the event the Extender is not performing properly, use the Restart function to reboot the Extender. Click the Restart button. A message appears, click the OK button to confirm. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 49: Firmware

    To update the firmware, perform the following steps: On the host computer, download the latest firmware from the Encore web site (www.encore-usa.com), and then save the file to the hard disc or to a USB memory disc. On the Firmware screen, click the Browse button and go to the location of the saved firmware file.

  • Page 50: Configuration

    Load Settings — Click the Browse button to find the backup settings file. Then, click the Load button to restore the configuration from the backup file. Restore Factory Default Settings — Click the Restore button to restore the factory default settings. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 51: Upnp

    UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a networking architecture that allows automatic discovery and control of networking equipment, software, and peripherals. This feature is commonly used for gaming and video streaming. Select Enable, then click the Apply button to enable this feature. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 52: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 53: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. 0560 www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 54 Directive English 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente Encore Electronics Inc declara que el ENXWI-1AN4x / ENXWI-2AN4x cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones Español [Spanish] aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Software End User License Agreement

    A special license permit from Encore Electronics, Inc. is required if the program is going to be installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers.
  • Page 56 THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. ARE SET FORTH ABOVE. 6. No Liability for Consequential Damages. YOU AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. OR ITS AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,...

  • Page 57: Appendix C. User's Notice

    (collectively, "High Risk Activities"). Encore Electronics, Inc. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. and the United States as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California., without regard to conflicts of laws provisions...

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