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WAP-5836
Wireless Extender
QUICK
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Introduction
This Quick Installation Guide will help you to quickly and easily install your
Wireless Extender devices by performing the few simple steps described
below. Before you begin, check that you have:
• One WAP-5836 Wireless Extender
• One CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• One Power Adapter
• One Quick Installation Guide
Easy Installation
Step 1 - Power connection
Plug in the power adapter included in your package, and connect it to the
WAP-5836 device.
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Summary of Contents for Comtrend Corporation WAP-5836
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Page 1: Wireless Extender
This Quick Installation Guide will help you to quickly and easily install your Wireless Extender devices by performing the few simple steps described below. Before you begin, check that you have: • One WAP-5836 Wireless Extender • One CAT5 Ethernet Cable • One Power Adapter •... - Page 2 Step 2 - Placement and connections A. Setting an AP device 1. Place one WAP-5836 device on an easily accessible surface near the Home Gateway or Router. Make sure the GW or Router is powered on and active.
- Page 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the Set Top Box and the other end into the Ethernet port of the WAP-5836. 2. Since the STB will not issue an IP address to the WAP-5836, it will automatically be set to Client mode.
- Page 4 Pairing For initial pairing, it is recommended that you place the WAP-5836 AP and Client devices within the same room. Once paired, they can then be put in their desired locations. Step 1. Pair the devices: Press the WPS button on the “AP” front panel for 3-5 seconds and release it.
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Page 5: Troubleshooting
To test your connectivity, turn on the TV and set top box, and then watch any available TV channel. Note: To add additional WAP-5836 Clients to your network, you will need to perform the pairing procedures as explained above. -
Page 6: Advanced Troubleshooting
Note: • If you are connecting to the WAP-5836 directly from a PC, be sure to set a static IP in the same range as the AP or Client unit (e.g. 10.0.0.25) to access the Web Configuration page. • If the WAP-5836 is connected to a Gateway or Router that has a DHCP server, it will automatically get an IP address from that device. - Page 7 c. Change the security mode to WPA2-PSK in Security Settings by selecting it in the drop-down menu. d. Enable WPS in WPS settings and press the “Apply” button. • Complete the pairing procedures as described in the Pairing section. • The LED is not on Wireless •...
- Page 8 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The operation frequency of the device is in the 5150-5250 MHz band is for indoor use only.