hitron HT-EMN3 WiFi Extender Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Hitron
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hitron HT-EMN3 WiFi Extender
Product Information
The HT-EMN3 WiFi Extender is a device designed to extend the range of your
home wireless network. It offers the ability to extend your home wireless
network through Ethernet, MoCA, or Wi-Fi.
The AutoSync feature automatically sets up the extender with a pre-installed
Hitron gateway within two minutes. If connected to a non-Hitron gateway,
please read the manual and follow the instructions. The device can be
connected using an Ethernet cable, coaxial cable, or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup).
Product Usage Instructions
What’s in the Box
Make sure you have the following components in the box:
Look in the box and make sure you have the following
- HT-EMN3 WiFi Extender
- Power Supply
- Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
- Quick Install Guide
Locate your Gateway
If you have a pre-installed Hitron gateway, the gateway will automatically set up your new HT-EMN3 using the AutoSync feature within two minutes. Otherwise, please read the manual and follow the instructions to manually set up the device.
If you set up an HT-EMN3 with a non-Hitron gateway, the gateway might not support auto-setup. Please read the manual and follow the instructions.
Choose a Method for AutoSync
The HT-EMN3 offers four possible methods for AutoSync:
The Hitron HT-EMN3 offers the ability to extend your home wireless network
through three possible media: Ethernet, MoCA or Wi-Fi.
Choose from the 4 following methods for AutoSync:
- Method A: Ethernet setup
- Method B : MoCA setup (coaxial cable)
- Method C: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi setup via Ethernet cable
- Method D: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi setup via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Method A: Connect the HT-EMN3 with an Ethernet Cable
Use the Ethernet cable provided to connect the LAN port to one of the LAN ports on the Hitron Gateway. (CODA Gateway pictured)
Method B: Connect the HT-EMN3 to a Cable Outlet (MoCA)
Use a coaxial cable (not included) to connect your HT-EMN3 CABLE connector to a coaxial outlet. The coaxial outlet and your gateway must be on the same coaxial network.
Method C: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi Setup via Ethernet Cable
Use the Ethernet cable provided to connect the LAN port to one of the LAN ports on the Hitron Gateway. (CODA Gateway pictured)
Method D: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi Setup via WPS
Log in to the gateway web page and turn on WPS. Press the WPS button on the
Gateway, then press the WPS button on the back of the HT-EMN3. Wait for the
AutoSync process to complete.
Use the power cord to connect the POWER port to a power outlet. (see Step 4
picture)
- Log in to the gateway web page and turn on WPS.
- Press the WPS button on the Gateway.
- Press the WPS button on the back of the HT-EMN3. The HT-EMN3 WPS
LED will start blinking. WPS LED will become steady when active and ready. Your HT-EMN3 is ready (don’t do Step 4). Go to step 4
Connect HT-EMN3 to a Power Outlet
- Ensure that you are connected to the gateway through Method A, B, or C.
- Use the power cord provided to connect the POWER port to a power outlet. Wait for the AutoSync process to complete.
- AutoSync will start. Wait for 2 mins to complete the setup. (WPS LED will stop blinking green/red)
- If you used Method C (WiFi to WiFi), unplug your HT-EMN3 (power and Ethernet) and power it on at its final location.
Method D: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi Setup via WPS
How to Best Place your HT-EMN3
Place the HT-EMN3 in an area where your existing gateway does not provide good Wi-Fi coverage. If using MoCA or Ethernet, the device must be on the same coax or Ethernet network as the gateway to work properly. If using Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi, the device must be placed where it receives a strong Wi-Fi signal from the gateway to avoid performance degradation. Look at the WPS LED indicator to witness wireless signal strength.
- MoCA or Ethernet
- Place in an area where your existing gateway does not provide good Wi-Fi coverage.
- Must be on the same coax or Ethernet network as the gateway to work properly.
- WiFi to WiFi
- The HT-EMN3 must be placed where it receives a strong Wi-Fi signal from the gateway. If not, performance will degrade.
- Look at the WPS LED indicator to witness wireless signal strength (see below notes).
Step 6: Confirming WiFi to WiFi Setup
- HT-EMN3 steady WPS LED confirms WiFi to WiFi is active.
- The color LED indicates the strength of the wireless signal.
How to reset Router
To reset the Hitron HT-EMN3 WiFi Extender, you can follow these steps:
- Locate the reset button on the extender. It is typically located on the back or bottom of the device.
- Press and hold the reset button for 10-15 seconds using a small pointed object such as a paper clip or a pen.
- Release the button once the LED lights on the extender turn off and then turn back on again.
- Wait for the extender to reboot and restore its factory settings. This process may take a few minutes.
- Once the extender has reset, you can reconnect it to your WiFi network and set it up again
LEDs
WARNING
- Risk of electrical shock. Do not expose the device to water or moisture. The device is a high-performance communications device designed for home and office environments. Do not use the device outdoors.
- Keep the device in an environment between 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~104°F). To avoid overheating, do NOT place any object on top of the device. Do not restrict the flow of air around the device. The manufacturer assumes no liabilities for damage caused by any improper use of the device.
DISCLAIMER
- The manufacturer assumes no liabilities with respect to the contents of this document. The manufacturer also reserves the right to revise this document or update the content thereof without any obligation to notify any person of such revisions or amendments. Specifications subject to change without notice.
CAUTION
- the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.
RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
- This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 40cm between the radiator & your body.
FCC
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This
device is going to be operated in the 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is
restricted to an indoor environment only. This device meets all the other
requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. For
products available in the USA/Canada market, only channels 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its
antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product
procedures.
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