LevelOne WRE-6001 User Manual

LevelOne WRE-6001 User Manual

Wireless range extender, 300mbps 802.11b/g/n
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WRE-6001
Wireless Range Extender,
300Mbps 802.11b/g/n
V1.0_20141112
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  • Page 1 LevelOne User Manual WRE-6001 Wireless Range Extender, 300Mbps 802.11b/g/n V1.0_20141112...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................4 Features ............................4 Device Requirements ........................4 Using this Document ........................5 Notational conventions ........................5 Typographical conventions ......................5 Special messages ........................... 5 Getting Support ..........................5 Getting to know the device .................. 6 Computer / System requirements ....................
  • Page 3 LAN Interface Setup ........................31 Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask ............... 33 DHCP Static IP Configuration ...................... 35 Wireless Network ....................36 Wireless Basics ..........................36 Wireless Advanced Settings ......................38 Wireless Access Control Mode ....................39 Allow Listed ............................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless Gateway. You will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection. This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.
  • Page 5: Using This Document

    Using this Document Notational conventions  Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text and also in the glossary.  For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.  The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site. Typographical conventions ...
  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Device

    Getting to know the device Computer / System requirements  1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above  2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Package Contents 1. 11n Repeater 2. Quick Installation Guide 3.
  • Page 7: Rear And Left Panel And Bottom Side

    Label Color Function Wifi Signal blue On Wireless Signal Strength Off: No WLAN link Wireless blue On: WLAN link established and active Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred Off: WPS link isn’t established and active blue Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred Ethernet blue On: LAN link established and active...
  • Page 8: Computer Configurations Under Different Os, To Obtain Ip Address Automatically

    Computer configurations under different OS, to obtain IP address automatically Before starting the WER-6001 configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server. For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Click on "Start"...
  • Page 9 3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". 4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to continue. 5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK"...
  • Page 10: For Windows Vista-32/64

    For Windows Vista-32/64 1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network status and tasks”. 2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue. 3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".
  • Page 11 4. The screen will display the information "User Account Control" and click "Continue" to continue. 5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)". 6. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
  • Page 12: For Windows 7-32/64

    For Windows 7-32/64 7. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and tasks”. 8. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue. 9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.
  • Page 13 10. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)". 11. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
  • Page 14: For Windows 8-32/64

    For Windows 8-32/64 1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click on “Settings”. 2. Click on “Control Panel”.
  • Page 15 3. Click on “View network status and tasks”. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".
  • Page 16 Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)". Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to continue.
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Device

    Connecting your device This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Wireless Gateway to a computer or LAN and to the Internet. In addition to configuring the device, you need to configure the Internet properties of your computer(s). For more details, see the following sections: ...
  • Page 18: Wps Pairing Between 11N Repeater And Wireless Xdsl/Cable Modem

    WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem This section describes how to do WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless xDSL/Cable. The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions. Step 1.
  • Page 19: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration 1. From any of the LAN computers connected to , launch your web browser, type the following URL in the web address (or location) box, and press [Enter] on your keyboard: http://192.168.1.1 2. Please enter the Login User Name: admin and Login Password: administrator and then click on Login button.
  • Page 20 5. Check on “Select” ratio of SSID of the front AP and configure related parameters. 6. Click on “Apply&Save” button. 7. Click on “OK” button. 8. Now, the 11n Repeater has been configured completed, and suitable for Wireless and Internet Connections.
  • Page 21: Wireless Connection

    10. Click on the wireless network that you enter SSID name (the default settings SSID = LevelOne which could be found on the bottom side of the device) to connect. 11. If the wireless network is encrypted, enter your own wireless password at least 8...
  • Page 22 12. Click on "Connect" or "Apply". 13. Now you are ready to use the Wireless Network to Internet or intranet.
  • Page 23: What The Internet/Wan Access Of Your Own Network Now Is

    What the Internet/WAN access of your own Network now is Now you could check what the Internet/WAN access of your network is to know how to configure the WAN port of Wireless Gateway. Please follow steps below to check what the Internet/WAN access if your own Network is DHCP Client, Static IP or PPPoE Client.
  • Page 24: Internet/Wan Access Is The Dhcp Client

    Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client If you cannot see any Broadband Adapter in the Network Connections, your Internet/WAN access is DHCP Client or Static IP. 3. Click Local Area Connection in LAN or High-Speed Internet and you could see string Assigned by DHCP in Details.
  • Page 25: Internet/Wan Access Is The Pppoe Client

    5. Right click Local Area Connection and click Properties and then you could get the IP settings in detail and write down the IP settings as follow: IP Address: 192.168.10.110 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.10.100 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.10.100 Alternate DNS Server: If you have it, please also write it down.
  • Page 26: Getting Started With The Web Pages

    Getting Started with the Web pages The Wireless Gateway includes a series of Web pages that provide an interface to the software installed on the device. It enables you to configure the device settings to meet the needs of your network. You can access it through your web browser from any PC connected to the device via the LAN ports.
  • Page 27: Testing Your Setup

    The first time that you click on an entry from the left-hand menu, a login box is displayed. You must enter your username and password to access the pages. A login screen is displayed: Figure 2: Login screen 1. Enter your user name and password. The first time you log into the program, use these defaults: User Name: admin...
  • Page 28: Default Device Settings

    If the LEDs do not illuminate as expected, you may need to configure your Internet access settings using the information provided by your ISP. For details, see Internet Access. If the LEDs still do not illuminate as expected or the web page is not displayed, see Troubleshooting Suggestions or contact your ISP for assistance.
  • Page 29: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup The Quick Setup page displays useful information about the setup of your device, including:  details of the device’s Internet access settings  details of the device’s VoIP settings  details of the device’s Wireless settings To display this page: From the head menu, click on Setup.
  • Page 30 Check on Select ratio of SSID of the front AP and configure related parameters. Click on Apply&Save button 3. WLAN mode modified! System is rebooting now 4. Please wait 35 seconds...
  • Page 31: Lan Interface

    LAN Interface This chapter is to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc... You should only change the addressing details if your ISP asks you to, or if you are familiar with network configuration.
  • Page 32 Field Description IP Address The IP address of your router on the local area network. Your local area network settings are based on the address assigned here. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of your router on the local area network. DHCP Mode Once your router is properly configured and DHCP Server is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and...
  • Page 33: Changing The Lan Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask To Change the configuration of LAN Interface: 1. From the Setup menu, click on Local Network. The following page is displayed: 2. Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask. 3. Click Apply Changes.
  • Page 34 4. Click OK. 5. Type IP Address and Change default LAN port IP address. 6. Click in the IP Address and Subnet Mask box and type a new IP Address and Subnet Mask. 7. Change the default DHCP Client Range. 8.
  • Page 35: Dhcp Static Ip Configuration

    DHCP Static IP Configuration If you need to assign static ip for your computer or device on the local area network, configure static ip with the mac address.: 1. From the Setup menu, click on Local Network. The following page is displayed: 2.
  • Page 36: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network This chapter assumes that you have already set up your Wireless PCs and installed a compatible Wireless card on your device. See Configuring Wireless PCs. Wireless Basics The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the Wireless features of your device. To access the Wireless Basics page: From the Wireless menu, click on Wireless Basics.
  • Page 37 Field Description Enable SSID Broadcast or Hide SSID to your Network. Broadcast Default: Enabled Enable Wireless Isolate your Network. Isolation Default: Disabled SSID Specify the network name. Each Wireless LAN network uses a unique Network Name to identify the network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). When you set up your wireless adapter, you specify the SSID.
  • Page 38: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Wireless Advanced Settings This page helps you to setup advanced wireless features, include Fragment Threshold etc. From the Wireless menu, click on Wireless Advanced. The following page is displayed: Field Description Fragment When transmitting a packet over a network medium, sometimes the Threshold packet is broken into several segments, if the size of packet exceeds that allowed by the network medium.
  • Page 39: Wireless Access Control Mode

    Wireless Access Control Mode For security reason, using MAC ACL's (MAC Address Access List) creates another level of difficulty to hacking a network. A MAC ACL is created and distributed to AP so that only authorized NIC's can connect to the network. While MAC address spoofing is a proven means to hacking a network this can be used in conjunction with additional security measures to increase the level of complexity of the network security decreasing the chance of a breach.
  • Page 40 4. Enter the MAC Address. 5. Click Add button. 6. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Access Control List.
  • Page 41: Reboot/Reset

    Reboot/Reset Restarts the device with current setting or default setting. Reboot/Reset 1. From the Maintenance -> Reboot menu. The following page is displayed: Fields on the Description first setting block Reboot Restarts the router for the settings to take effect. Reset Restarts the router with factory default setting.
  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade About firmware versions Firmware is a software program. It is stored as read-only memory on your device. Your device can check whether there are later firmware versions available. If there is a later version, you can download it via the Internet and install it on your device. If there is a firmware update available you are strongly advised to install it on your device to ensure that you take full advantage of Note...
  • Page 43 (Note that if you are using certain browsers (such as Opera 7) the Browse button is labeled Choose.) Use the Choose file box to navigate to the relevant directory where the firmware version is saved. 6. Click OK. 7. The device checks that the selected file contains an updated version of firmware. A status screen pops up, please wait for a while…….
  • Page 44: Backup/Restore Settings

    Backup/Restore Settings This page allows you save current settings to a file or reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default. If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults.
  • Page 45: Load Settings From File

    3. If you are happy with this, click Save and then browse to where the file to be saved. Or click Cancel to cancel it. Load Settings from File It allows you to reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. 4.
  • Page 46 5. Click on Browse….to browse to where the config.img is. 6. If you are happy with this, click Upload to start to load settings from file. 7. If you are happy with this, click Upload to start to load settings from file. 8.
  • Page 47: Password

    Password You can restrict access to your device’s web pages using password protection. With password protection enabled, users must enter a username and password before gaining access to the web pages. By default, password protection is enabled on your device, and the username and password set are as follows: Username: admin Password: administrator...
  • Page 48 2. This page displays the current username and password settings. Change your own unique password in the relevant boxes. They can be any combination of letters or numbers with a maximum of 30 characters. The default setting uses admin for the username and administrator for password.
  • Page 49: Time And Date

    Time and Date Certain systems may not have a date or time mechanism or may be using inaccurate time/day information. the Simple Network Time Protocol feature provides a way to synchronize the device’s own time of day setting with a remote time server as described in RFC 2030 (SNTP) and RFC 1305 (NTP).
  • Page 50: Status

    Status This page displays the current information for the device. It will display the LAN, WAN, and system firmware information. This page will display different information, according to WAN setting (Static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE). 1. From the Status -> Device Info menu. The following page is displayed:...
  • Page 51: Active Client Table

    Active Client Table This page shows the computers, identified by the name and MAC address that have acquired IP addresses by the DHCP server with the time that the lease for the IP address is 1. From the Status -> Active Client Table menu. The following page is displayed:...
  • Page 52: Statistics

    Statistics This page shows the packet statistics for transmission and reception regarding to network interface. 1. From the Status -> Statistics menu. The following page is displayed:...
  • Page 53: Configuring Your Computers

    Configuring your Computers This appendix provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computers to work with the Wireless Gateway. Configuring Ethernet PCs Before you begin By default, the Wireless Gateway automatically assigns the required Internet settings to your PCs. You need to configure the PCs to accept this information when it is assigned.
  • Page 54: Windows Me Pcs

    5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add… 6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.
  • Page 55: Windows Nt 4.0 Workstations

    The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays. 5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list box. 6. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD.
  • Page 56: Assigning Static Internet Information To Your Pcs

    Assigning static Internet information to your PCs If you are a typical user, you will not need to assign static Internet information to your LAN PCs because your ISP automatically assigns this information for you. In some cases however, you may want to assign Internet information to some or all of your PCs directly (often called “statically”), rather than allowing the Wireless Gateway to assign it.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This appendix suggests solutions for problems you may encounter in installing or using the Wireless Gateway, and provides instructions for using several IP utilities to diagnose problems. Contact Customer Support if these suggestions do not resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Suggestions Problem Troubleshooting Suggestion LEDs...
  • Page 58: Diagnosing Problem Using Ip Utilities

    Problem Troubleshooting Suggestion I forgot/lost my user If you have not changed the password from the default, try using “admin” the user ID ID or password. and “administrator“ as password. Otherwise, you can reset the device to the default configuration by pressing the Reset Default button on the Rare panel of the device (see Rare Panel).
  • Page 59: Nslookup

    You can also test whether access to the Internet is working by typing an external address, such as that for www.yahoo.com (216.115.108.243). If you do not know the IP address of a particular Internet location, you can use the nslookup command, as explained in the following section.
  • Page 60: Notification Of Compliance

    Notification of compliance Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity For complete DoC please visit http://global.level1.com/downloads.php?action=init...

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