TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................3 What Is the iStream HD Wireless Range Extender? ........3 Package Contents ..................3 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ................4 Device Status LEDs ................... 5 RJ45 Network Port ..................6 WPS Push-Button ..................6 Power On / Off Switch ................6 Power Outlet Connector ................
INTRODUCTION What Is the iStream HD Wireless Range Extender? Thank you for purchasing the Intellinet Network Solutions iStream HD™ Wireless Range Extender. The iStream HD is the ideal solution for boosting your WiFi signal and eliminating dead spots. Better wireless signal strength means you stay connected longer and reduce your 3G/4G mobile data bill.
Device Status LEDs The iStream range extender allows disabling the LEDs completely via the configuration interface. See “Advanced Configuration Menu Options” for details. So, if the LEDs do not light up there is no need to panic; it may be because they have been disabled. Signal: This LED indicates the status of the current wireless connection.
RJ45 Network Port The iStream range extender is equipped with a high-speed network port, to which you can connect your computer for the initial setup, in case your wireless router does not support WPS - for example Verizon FIOS ® wireless routers.
INSTALLATION The iStream HD Wireless Range Extender can be installed in one of two ways. The first way involves the aforementioned WPS, while the second (we call it the manual method) uses a more traditional setup process. Both ways lead to the same result, and it is only a matter of convenience as to why you would use WPS over the manual method, provided your router supports WPS.
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On your router, locate and press the WPS button. The picture illustrates the location of the WPS button on an Intellinet wireless router. Press the WPS button on the iStream HD for two seconds. You have two minutes to complete Step 4 after finishing Step 3.
Manual Installation If you need to install the iStream HD Wireless Range Extender manually, you will need to have the following items before you can begin. You need to know the name of your wireless network (it is also referred to as the SSID).
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Launch your Web browser and direct it to http://istreamsetup. In case this fails, you can also enter http://192.168.2.254. A password window will be displayed. Key in user name “admin” and “1234” as the password. You will be presented with the first page of the wireless connection wizard. The page shows all wireless networks currently in range.
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If your wireless network is secured by an encryption key, you will be presented with the screen below. Enter the password (passphrase) for your wireless network here. Note: You need to type in the same password that you need in order to connect any computer, tablet PC or smartphone to your wireless network.
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If there is a problem connecting to the wireless network, the screen below will be shown. Click the “Back” button and re-enter the wireless password. If all goes well, you will be presented with the following screen: You can change the name of the wireless network from the default, which is the same as your wireless network, to a different name.
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The iStream HD will now restart with the new settings. Once completed, the Signal LED will light up, indicating an active wireless connection. This concludes the manual setup procedure. You can now remove the network cable from your computer’s LAN port and the iStream HD, and connect to the new wireless network.
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MENU This chapter explains the advanced configuration menu of your iStream HD Wireless Range Extender. Note: There is no need to access these functions unless you wish to upgrade the firmware of your iStream HD range extender, change some of the advanced settings, or disable the LEDs.
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4. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4” from the list and click “Properties.” 5. Enter the information as shown below, and then click “OK” to save the settings. Windows XP: 1. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon in the control panel. 2. Right-click the connection (e.g., Local Area Connection) and select “Properties.” 3.
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4. Enter the information as shown below, and then click “OK” to save the settings. Mac OS X: 1. Open the “System Preferences” page. 2. In the Internet & Network section, click the Network icon. 3. Select either “Built-in Ethernet” or “Airport,” depending on how you connect to the iStream adapter, then click “Configure…...
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4. Set the value for Configure IPv4 to “Manually” and enter 192.168.2.50 in the IP Address field. Click “Apply Now” (not shown in screen shot) to save the settings. - 17 -...
Accessing the Advanced Configuration Menu Open a Web browser and go to the page http://istreamsetup. In case this link does not work, try http://192.168.2.254. A password request window will open up. The default user name is “admin”; the default password is “1234.” It is recommended to change the password in the advanced settings.
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Next, you’ll be looking at the main screen of the iStream HD interface. This page provides information about the operational status of the device. It shows to which wireless network the iStream HD Wireless Range Extender is currently connected, which firmware or runtime code is installed and other information. The page also allows you to check to see if a new firmware version is available for your iStream HD Wireless Range Extender.
Advanced Configuration Menu Options The Quick Setup pages allow connecting the iStream HD to a wireless network. Refer to chapter “Installation -> Manual Installation” for details. - 20 -...
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Item Description Fragment Threshold The fragmentation threshold is used to set the maximum size of a packet that a client will send. The smaller the maximum size, the better the reliability of the wireless connection — but the performance is likely to decrease. Leave this value as 2346 unless you have a very poor wireless signal.
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If you want to deactivate the LEDs of the iStream HD, you can do so here. You have the choice of either turning off all LEDs or all but the Power LED. Password settings: The default administrator password is 1234. To prevent someone from overwriting your settings, you can —...
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Management IP: The option “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the preferred choice, as this will always allow you to reconnect to the iStream configuration by opening the address http://istreamsetup in your Web browser. If you wish, you can specify iStream’s IP address manually: It does not necessarily need to be in range of the wireless network.
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The Restore to Factory Default function should be used if you wish to overwrite the entire configuration with the original factory default values. Click the “Reset” button to start the process and confirm your decision by clicking “OK” when you see this dialog: From time to time there may be new firmware available for the iStream HD.
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After the upgrade you should reset the iStream HD to factory default values (see above). In the event that the iStream HD seems to be performing poorly, a reboot of the device may help resolve the problem. The System Restart function is designed to let you do exactly that without physically touching the device.
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FACTORY RESET The iStream HD Wireless Range Extender can be reset to the original factory default settings two ways. Option 1: Factory reset via advanced configuration menu. See chapter “Advanced Configuration Menu Options” for details. Option 2: Hardware reset The iStream HD Wireless Range Extender must be powered on. Push the WPS button for 15 seconds, then release it.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom How to address The Power LED is not lit. Make sure that the power switch on the iStream HD is set to the “On” position. In addition, check and make sure that the power outlet provides power. The LAN LED does not light Check the network connection between the iStream HD and the Ethernet port of the device you’re connecting.
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Symptom How to address Can I use the iStream HD No, you can’t. iStream will only provide network connectivity for as a wireless adapter for devices that are connected wirelessly. my computer? The signal LED flashes The flashing LED means that the signal strength is too weak to rapidly and there is no create a reliable wireless connection.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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