Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater Manuale utente
Instruction
Manual
Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater
1. Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater Introduction
2. Quick Installation Guide
Option 1 Repeater Mode Installation
Option 2 AP-Bridge Mode Installation
Option 3 AP-Router Mode Installation
Option 4 Client Mode Installation
3. FAQ - Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater
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Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater
Introduction
The Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater is a versatile 4-in-1 wireless solution that can
function as a Repeater, Bridge, Router or Client to serve your unique networking
needs. Its compact design delivers reliable and lightning-fast transfer speeds up to
300Mbps so that you can open up the far corners of your home and office – or even
your hotel when you're on the go. With such a comprehensive solution, it's never been
easier to connect to the wireless web.
With a simple three-way switch on its side panel, this multi-purpose device allows you
to choose from 4 different modes.
Repeater
Access Point (AP), configured as a Bridge
Access Point (AP), configured as a Router
Client
Please consider the best wireless networking solution for your situation before
starting the setup process:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Please select the best mode for your needs.
Extend a wireless
network without cable.
Extend/create a
wireless network
with cable to modem
available.
A mini router for home
use.
Enable WiFi
connection for your
network-port devices.
Expand the coverage of your
existing wireless network with no
need for your wire network
backbone, by detecting the
wireless signal and repeating it to
a farther range. We recommend
this mode when cabling is
impractical or when you require
flexibility to move the repeater
from one room to another.
A compact yet powerful wireless
router. Connect to an existing
modem at home, supporting
multiple WAN modes, including
PPPoE dial-up, Dynamic IP, Static
IP, etc.
Receive wireless signal from your
existing router, and provide
internet access through cable to
your set-top box or
network-port-only computer.
An alterative to Repeater
Mode. Connect to an existing
router/modem with a long
network cable and place this
device in a strategic farther
location for extended wireless
range. Since the cable
provides a stable and direct
signal, we recommend this
mode wherever possible.
Repeater
Access Point (AP)
- Configured as
Bridge
Access Point (AP)
- Configured as
Router
Client
1. 1.
Connect to an Ethernet port at
hotel, just plug and play.
2.
A mini AP for travel
use.
2.
Application Mode Button Description
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Quick Installation Guide
Option 1 Repeater Mode Installation
If this is not your first time setting up this device, we recommend that you first reset to
start anew, and then follow the steps below. Please refer to the FAQ Question 7 for
reset instructions.
If you would like to set up your Anker device in Repeater mode with the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) security option, note that WPS may not support all systems
and may result in network conflicts. To move forward and set up Repeater mode with
WPS, please skip directly to FAQ Question 9 for more details.
We suggest you set your router to a static wireless channel for long term use. If
there are many wireless networks in range and your setting is on “Auto,” the
channel may switch often, causing disconnection. We recommend channels 1, 6,
and 11.From your router's configuration page, your channel settings can typically
be found under the "wireless settings" menu option.
Please verify that your router or modem is working properly and that your existing
devices can connect to the Internet successfully.
Select your desired mode
After reading the different solutions described above, if you decide to choose
Repeater mode, please adjust the three-way switch button on the side panel of
your Anker device to Repeater.
Select the device location
Identify the wall socket where you would like to place the Anker device. Ensure
Step 1. Set your router a static wireless channel and confirm Live Internet
Connection
Step 2. Install the Device
Step 1. Confirm Live Internet Connection
Step 2. Install your Anker Device
Step 3. Connect Computer to your Anker Device Wirelessly
Step 4. Configure your Anker Device
Step 5. Connect to the Wireless Web
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
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Step 3. Connect Computer to Your Anker Device Wirelessly
Step 4. Configure the Device
From your computer, view your available wireless connections (typically
accessible from the corner of your desktop).
Choose the newly available "Anker-Repeater" network and connect to it. Note
that no password is needed at this time. Please do not enter any passwords or
PIN codes if prompted, and proceed to connect anyway.
3.1
3.2
2.3
Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left.
Select Wireless Universal Repeater Mode and click Next.
Click Site Survey and identify the existing wireless network of your router or
modem from the list of available networks. Select it, record the setting listed under
the Encrypt field and click Next. Please ensure that the signal strength is above
80%
You will be asked to configure the wireless client manually. Please select the same
Wireless Client Security Options as your existing router (recorded in step c) and
input its PassPhrase i.e. password to logon it. Click Next.
Keep Synchronize Wireless Universal Repeater's And Uplink AP's SSID And
Security Options unchecked.
Note: We do NOT recommend this setting, since it enables the wireless roaming
function. For further explanation, please refer to FAQ Question 3.
Customize the SSID, i.e. the name of your new wireless network. The default
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b.
c.
d.
e.
4.1 Logon to the device's configuration page
Open a web browser on your computer, and type 192.168.100.253 to reach the
device's configuration page. When the log-on dialogue is displayed, enter your default
UserName/Password: admin/admin to logon to the Anker device's configuration web
page.
4.2 Configure the device
that your desired location has a stable Wi-Fi signal from your original router.
Note: > 80% signal strength is ideal. You can see the single strength in Step 4.2c.
Plug the Anker device into the wall socket; the LED indicators will light after 15
seconds. Please allow a 2-minute start up time.
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Step 5. Connect to the Wireless Web
Congratulations! You should now be able to surf the Internet with a strong Wi-Fi
signal from your newly configured 4-in-1 Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater.
On your computer, view the list of available wireless networks (typically
accessible via a Wi-Fi icon located at the corner of your computer's desktop).
Select the newly named network. If the desired network does not appear, please
wait and refresh until the network becomes available.
Connect to your desired network, and input your password when prompted.
5.1
5.2
f.
After the device fully restarts, connect to the wireless web via it.
Note: You may move your Anker device to different locations as your needs demand.
Your settings will be saved. For optimal performance, always ensure that the wireless
router signal that the device receives is strong (ideally 80%).
setting is Anker-Repeater.
Set Security Options and PassPhrase.
Note: For your PassPhrase, i.e. the password to logon to your new wireless
network, this password must contain at least 8 characters and may include
case-sensitive letters and numbers. This password is not necessarily same as the
one of original router's network. Save your password in a safe place as a backup.
Click Finish to apply the settings. Wait 2 minutes to allow a full restart.
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Option 2 AP-Bridge Mode Installation
Step 2. Install the Device
Step 3. Connect Computer to your Device
Step 1. Confirm Live Internet Connection
Please verify that your router or modem is working properly and that your existing
devices can connect to the Internet successfully.
Step 1. Confirm Live Internet Connection
Step 2. Install your Anker Device
Step 3. Connect Computer to your Device
Step 4. Configure your Anker Device
Step 5. Connect you router with Anker Device and Connect to the Wireless Web
Select your desired mode
Please select your desired AP mode and adjust the three-way switch button on
the side panel of your Anker device accordingly.
Select a desired location to plug the Anker device into the wall socket; the LED
indicators will light after 15 seconds. Please allow a 2-minute start up time.
2.1
2.2
Connect your computer to the Anker device
From your computer, view your available wireless connections (typically
accessible from the corner of your desktop).
Choose the newly available "Anker-AP" network and connect to it. Note that no
password is needed at this time. Please do not enter any passwords or PIN
codes if prompted, and proceed to connect anyway.
3.1
3.2
If this is not your first time setting up this device, we recommend that you first reset to
start anew, and then follow the steps below. Please refer to the FAQ Question 7 for
reset instructions.
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Step 4. Configure your Anker device
Step 5. Connect you router with Anker Device and Connect to the Wireless Web
Congratulations! You should now be able to surf the Internet with a strong Wi-Fi
signal from your newly configured 4-in-1 Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater.
Logon to the device's configuration page
Open a web browser on your computer, and type 192.168.100.253 to reach the
device's configuration page. When the log-on dialogue is displayed, enter your
default UserName /Password: admin/admin to logon to the Anker device's
configuration web page.
Configure the device
The manufacturer default setting is Bridge Mode. Customize the SSID, set
Security Options and your desired PassPhrase.
Click Finish to apply the settings. Wait 2 minutes to allow a full restart.
Note: If you previously set the Anker device to AP-router mode, then you need to
click Mode settings and choose Bridge Mode. Then the Anker device will
restart. Please wait 2 minutes, reconnect to the wireless network, and then logon
to the configuration page again.
4.1
4.2
Connect you router and Anker Device with a network cable, wait 30 seconds to
allow it restart again.
On your computer, view the list of available wireless networks (typically
accessible via a Wi-Fi icon located at the corner of your computer's desktop).
Select the newly named network. If the desired network does not appear, please
wait and refresh until the network becomes available.
Connect to your desired network, and input your password when prompted.
5.1
5.2
5.3
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Option 3 AP-Router Mode Installation
Step 1. Confirm Live Internet Connection
Step 2. Install your Anker Device
Step 3. Connect Computer to your Device, and Modify Computer IP Address
Step 4. Configure your Anker Device
Step 5. Connect to the Wireless Web
Step 2. Install the Device
Step 3. Connect Computer to Your Device, and Modify Computer IP Address
Step 1. Confirm Live Internet Connection
Please verify that your router or modem is working properly and that your existing
devices can connect to the Internet successfully.
Select your desired mode
please select your desired AP mode and adjust the three-way switch button on
the side panel of your Anker device accordingly.
Select the device location
Identify the wall socket where you would like to place the Anker device, and make
sure that you have a network cable able to connect to either your existing modem
Do NOT power the device yet. Plug one end of network cable into the Anker
device's network port and the other into the network port of your existing modem.
Plug the Anker device into the wall socket; the LED indicators will light after 15
seconds. Please allow a 2-minute start up time.
Connect your computer to the Anker device
Connect the computer to your Anker device wirelessly:
From your computer, view your available wireless connections (typically
accessible from the corner of your desktop).
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
a.
If this is not your first time setting up this device, we recommend that you first reset to
start anew, and then follow the steps below. Please refer to the FAQ Question 7 for
reset instructions.
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