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WS320 Wireless Repeater User Guide.
WS320 Wireless Repeater User Guide Issue 01 Date 2010-08- 16 Part Number 202302.
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Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions.................................................. 1 2 Function Ov erview ............................................................... 8 3 Setting Up a Wire less Connectio n ...................................... 9 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Throug h the WPS Button .
1 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safel y, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specif ied, the term "device" refers to the device and i ts accessories.
2 immediately, power it of f, remove all the cables co nnected to it, and the n contact an authorized service center. z During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes.
Maintenance z If the device is not used for a long time, power it of f, and then remove all the cables connected to it. z If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual.
4 Reduction of Hazardous Sub stances This device is compliant with the EU Registration, Evaluation, Autho risation and Restriction of Chemicals (REAC H) Regulation (Regulation No 1907/2006/EC of the E.
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2 Function Overview HUAWEI WS320 Wireless Repeater (herei nafter referred to as the WS320) is a wireless signal repeater that can wo rk with a wireless router t o extend the wireless network coverage. The following f igure shows the network connection between the WS320 and other related devices.
3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection When using the WS320, you need to set u p a wireless connection between the WS320 and the wireless router onl y. Then the PC can connect to the wireless network extended by the WS320 as it conn ects to the wireless network implemented by the wireless router.
walls, the PC in Room C cannot connect to the wireless network. Room B is between Room A and Room C. Now you want the PC in Room C to conn ect to the wireless network also.
Step 1 Power on the wireless router in Roo m A. On the wireless router, ensure that the wireless network function and the WPS function implemented through PBC are enabled. The method of configuring a wireless network on a rout er varies with the routers produced by different manufacturers.
Step 2 In Room A, connect the WS320 to a power socket near the wireless router. After the WS320 is powered on, the indica tor on the panel turns red, indicating that the WS320 is being started .
Step 3 Press the WPS button of the wireless router to start the WPS negotiation of the router. Press and hold the WPS but ton of the WS320 for over 1s within two minutes, and then release the bu tton.
If the indicator turns solid yellow after blinking in yellow, it indicates that the WS320 fails to connect to the wirele ss network. For a solution, see 5 " FAQs ." Step 4 Unplug the WS320 in Room A, and then plug it into a power socket in Room B.
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Step 5 Place the PC in Room C. After being starte d, the PC automatically connects to the wireless network extended by the WS320. At this mo ment, the extended network can be used the sa me as that implemented in Room A. If you want to connect another PC to the wireless network , you can directly connect the PC to the wireless network in Roo m C.
17 Setti ng Up a Wireless Connection Through the Web-Based Configuration Uti lity If your wireless router does not support t he WPS function, you can manuall y connect the WS320 to the wireless router b y using the Web-based conf iguration utility. You need to access the Web-based conf iguration utility through the wireless network of the WS320.
Step 1 Power on the wireless router in Room A. Ensure that the wireless ne twork function of the wireless router is enabled. B A C SSID: A P 18.
Step 2 In Room A, connect the WS320 to a power socket near the wire less router. Wait for about one minute until the WS320 is started. 19.
Step 3 In Room A, log in to the quick configuratio n webpage of the WS320 on the PC. 1. Set up a wireless connection between the P C and the WS320. The SSID of the wireless network to be connect ed is Repeater . For the method of manually configuring a wireless connection on the PC, see 5 " FAQs .
Step 4 On the quick configuration webpa ge of the WS320, set up a connection between the WS320 and the wireless router . 1. Click Manual Connecting . The WS320 searches for wireless network signals. Wait patiently until the browser displays a wireless network lis t.
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z If the indicator turns solid yellow after blinking in yellow, it indicates that the WS320 fails to con nect to the wireless network. In this case, try to connect to the wireless network again on the quick configuration webpage.
Step 5 Configure the wireless connection of the PC again. Set the PC to co nnect to the wireless network with the SSID of AP . 24.
Step 6 Unplug the WS320 in Room A, and then plug it into a power socket in Room B. B A C SSID: AP 25.
Step 7 Place the PC in Room C. After being starte d, the PC automatically connects to the wireless network extended by the WS320. At this mo ment, the extended network can be used the sa me as that implemented in Room A. After the WS320 sets up a wireless connection with the wireles s router, the SSID named Repe ater is disabled.
27 4 Maintaining the WS320 Logging In to the Advanced Configuration Webpage By default, most parameters are preset on the WS320 for supporting the network applications in general conditions. To vie w the working status or to change the parameters of the WS320, you can log in to the advanced configuration webpage.
28 automatically. Step 3 Launch the browser on the PC. Enter http: //192.168.1.254 in the address bar, and then press Enter . Step 4 In the upper right corner of the quick conf iguration webpage, click Advanced . Step 5 In the login dialog box, enter the user na me ( admin b y default) and the password ( admin by default), and then click Login .
Connection Status area at botto m of the page is displayed as Connected . When powered on in the future, the WS320 will auto matically connect to the wireless network you have set.
Restoring Default Settings After you restore the default settings, your customized data will be lost. Therefore, use this function with cauti on. When the WS320 is powered on, press and hold the reset button of the WS320 for over 1s by using an object with a sharp poi nt (such as a pin), and then release the button.
31 sometimes. In this case, what shou ld I do? If the PC is moved, the wireless network ad apter of the PC will automaticall y switch between wireless network signals.
32 You can configure a wireless network conne ction by using the software delivered with the wireless network adapter . If a Windows OS is installed on your PC, you can use the wireless connection configuration sof tware provided by the Window OS.
33 4. Select Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings . 5. Click View Wireless Netw orks . 6. In the Wireless Network Connec tion dialog box, select the wireless network to be connected to f rom the wireless network list, and then click Connect in the lower right c orner of the dialog box.
34 reasons are as follows: If a wireless network is not encrypted or encr ypted by using WEP, the security performance is po or. In addition, on some wireless routers, the WPS function is forcibl y disabled when the WEP encryption is used for accessing a wireless network.
35 SSID of the wireless network is hidden. Step 4 On the wireless router, ensure that the MA C filtering function does not prohibit the WS320 from connecting to the wireless router.
1 2 3 4 The following table describes the interf ace, buttons, and indicator of the WS320. No. Description 1 Reset button: used to restore the default sett ings of the WS320. When the WS320 is powered on, press and hold the reset button of the WS320 for over 1s, and then release it.
37 No. Description 4 Status indicator: located in the middle of the WPS button and used t o indicate the working status of the WS320. For details about the status indicator, see the following table. The following table describes the function s of the indicator.
38 Parameter Default Value Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the Web-based configuration utilit y admin Password used to log in to the Web-based configuration utilit y admin Wireless network name (SSID) Repeater Wireless network password None.
39 Item Specification Weight About 61 g Wireless networking standards 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (2.4–2.48 35 GHz) Wireless network coverage Maximum distance of 150 m from the WS320 to a wireless router (with no obstacle and interf erence between) 802.
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