hama 00053311 WLAN Repeater Instruction Manual

hama 00053311 WLAN Repeater

Product Information

The Hama WLAN Repeater 300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Model 00053311 (N300) is a device that allows you to expand the range of your existing WLAN network. It doubles the range of your network and provides a stable and strong signal. It has an On/Off switch, a Network port, a WPS button, and a Status LED.

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started via WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)

1. Plug in the repeater to a power source and wait until the Status LED turns red.
2. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 5 seconds. The Status LED will start blinking.
3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WLAN router. The Status LED on the repeater will turn green.
4. The WLAN repeater is now connected to your WLAN network and ready for use.

Controls and displays

• On/Off switch
• Network port
• WPS button
• Status LED

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The Hama WLAN repeater allows you to virtually double the range of your existing WLAN network with ease.

1. Explanation of warning symbols and notes

Risk of electric shock

This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock from touching product parts carrying hazardous voltage.

Warning: This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note: This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package contents

Before putting your Hama WLAN repeater into service for the first time, please ensure that everything included in the delivery is present:

• 1 x Hama N300 WLAN repeater
• 1 x quick-start guide
• Hama GmbH & Co KG reserves the right to make changes to the extent of delivery without prior announcement.

Safety instructions

• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
• Use the product only for the intended purpose.
• The product is intended only for use inside buildings.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry environments only.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
• Route all cables so that there is no risk of tripping.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
• As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not operate the product outside the power limits specified in the technical data.
• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
• Do not place any objects on the device and never use it as a resting surface.
• The product must only be operated on a supply network as described on the type plate.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.

Risk of electric shock

• Do not open the product and do not operate it if it is damaged, if smoke, a strange smell or loud noises are coming from it. Contact your dealer or our service department (see Service and Support) immediately
• Do not use the product if the AC adapter, adapter cable or power cable is damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

System requirements

Please be aware that your computer or wireless device must have either a WLAN network card / USB stick or an integrated network adapter with an RJ45 LAN port.A computer or wireless device with either a WLAN network card/USB stick or an integrated network adapter with an RJ45 LAN port is required.

On/Off switch
Pressing the On/Off switch (1) switches the device on or off.

Network port
You can connect your PC or console to this network port if you want this device to have access to your WLAN network device.

WPS button
This button can be used both to connect / pair the repeater with your WLAN router via WPS and for resetting the repeater to its factory state if a malfunction has occurred. For connection / pairing via WPS, read the section entitled Getting started via WPS.

Restoring factory settings
If the connection to the configuration program cannot be established, reset the device to its factory settings by pressing the WPS button for around 6 seconds.

LED display
The housing has a control symbol which, by virtue of its flashing and illumination behaviour, indicates the connection status within your network. The figure below shows the meaning of the symbols.

Status LED

Default parameters

• URL: http://ap.setup
• IP address: 192.168.10.1
• Password: admin
• SSID : Wireless-N
• Wifi key: None / No key required for connection

Getting started

Warning

• Only operate the product from a socket that has been approved for the device. The electrical socket must always be easily accessible.
• Disconnect the product from the power supply using the On/Off switch – if this is not available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
• If using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the total power consumption of all connected devices does not exceed the power strip’s maximum throughput rating.
• If you will not be using the product for a prolonged period, disconnect it from mains power.

Operating modes

The repeater essentially supports two different operating modes:

A) Repeater mode
The repeater amplifies your existing wireless LAN by connecting it via WLAN to the existing router / access point. Your existing network’s SSID and password are copied for this.

B) Access point mode
The repeater is connected with cables to your existing network and, once successfully configured, sets up its own independent wireless LAN.

The Hama WLAN Repeater has two operating modes:

1. Repeater mode
2. Access point mode

Repeater mode

Getting started via WPS (WiFi protected setup) Requirements
To be able to use WPS, your existing WLAN router must support configuration via WPS. Your WLAN router must also use the WLAN encryption standard WPA or WPA2, and the SSID (WLAN network name) of the WLAN router must be set to visible.

Note: Please be aware that some manufacturers use different terms instead of WPS. For further information, read your WLAN router’s operating instructions to determine whether and how you can activate pairing via the hardware button (WPS) on your WLAN router.In repeater mode, the WLAN repeater extends the range of your existing WLAN network. To get started in repeater mode, follow one of the below methods:

To set up the Hama repeater via WPS, proceed as follows`

• Connect the device to a properly installed socket.
• Plug the Hama repeater close (we recommend using the same room as the one that your WLAN router is already in for initial setup) to the WLAN router and wait until its status LED (4) lights up.
• Press and hold the WPS button (3) for around 2 seconds. The status LED (4) starts to flash quickly.
• Press the WPS or QSS button on your WLAN router within 2 minutes, in accordance with the instructions in your WLAN router’s operating manual. (Please see your WLAN router’s operating manual to determine how long you need to keep the button pressed for).
•  Wait for around 3 minutes until the connection between the WLAN router and the repeater has been set up.
• The connection has been successfully established once the status LED (4) lights up permanently.
• Now position the Hama repeater in your desired location.

This completes the connection via WPS process and a secure connection has been set up between the repeater and the WLAN router.

Getting started via WLAN connection with the PC

• Connect the device to a properly installed socket.
• Plug the Hama repeater close (we recommend using the same room as the one that your WLAN router is already in for initial setup) to the WLAN router and wait until its status LED (4) lights
• up.
• Connect your computer to the “Wireless-N” network. You do not need to enter a password.
• Then call up the address http://ap.setup in your web browser. (Alternatively you can also call up the repeater’s IP address 192.168.10.1).
• Select a language and enter the password. Then click “Login” to start the configuration process. The default password is admin.
• Select “Wizard”.
• Then select “Repeater”.
• The repeater lists all available networks. Select the desired network and enter the password for your network. Then click Connect. You can change the router’s SSID if you wish. We recommend using the same SSID that your WLAN network uses, however.
• After clicking “Connect”, the repeater restarts. You now need to connect your computer to the new network.
• Alternatively, you can also configure the repeater using a network cable. To do this, connect your computer and the repeater by means of a network cable. You can then continue with the configuration process described above from “Then call up the address http://ap.setup….”.
• Plug in the repeater to a power source and wait until the Status LED turns red.
• Use your computer or wireless device to connect to the WLAN network “Hama_Repeater_XXXX” (XXXX represents the last four digits of the MAC address of your WLAN repeater).
• Open a web browser and enter “http://ap.setup” in the address bar.
• Follow the instructions on the web page to configure the WLAN  repeater.

Troubleshooting

If the status LED (4) on the repeater does not light up as described, the connection could not be established.
Please check the following instructions for how to resolve the problem:

• Check the location at which you have set up the repeater. We recommend plugging in the repeater in the immediate vicinity of your WLAN router for the configuration process.
• Check whether the WPS function is activated in your WLAN router’s firmware or if your WLAN router even supports this mechanism.
• Check whether the WLAN network you are using uses a hidden SSID. We recommend not hiding the SSID for the initial setup process.
• Check whether your WLAN network uses the 2.4 GHz band. The Hama repeater only supports the 2.4 GHz band.
• If you encounter any issues during the setup process, refer to  the Troubleshooting section in the user manual for assistance.

Access point mode

• Plug the Hama repeater close (we recommend using the same room as the one that your WLAN router is already in for initial setup) to the WLAN router and wait until its status LED (4) lights
• up.
• Now connect the network port (2) on the Hama repeater using a network cable to your existing network (e.g. router or network socket).
• Connect your computer to the “Wireless-N” network. You do not need to enter a password.
• Then call up the address http://ap.setup in your web browser. (Alternatively you can also call up the repeater’s IP address 192.168.10.1).
• Select a language and enter the password. Then click”Login” to start the configuration process. The default password is “admin”.Select “Wizard”.
• Then select “AP”.
• Assign a name to the network (SSID) that the repeater is to set up.
• Select the encryption method and enter a password for the network. Then click “Accept”.
• The settings will be transferred. The repeater then creates a network with the settings you have just defined.
• You can now connect your WLAN devices to the new network.

Web interface

Once you have called up the address http://ap.setup or alternatively the IP address of the repeater in your web browser, you will be taken to the repeater’s web interface after selecting the language and entering the password.

Status
The web interface always begins with the “Status” summary page.
Here you will see a summary of the repeater’s configuration and the connected or linked devices. If you find yourself on another page during the configuration process, you can return to this summary at any time by clicking “Status”.

Wizard
In the Wizard menu item, you can configure the repeater – as described in Section 6 – as a repeater or as an access point.

Wi-Fi
Under the WLAN Settings option you will find the settings for the integrated WLAN module. Here you can assign the repeater a different SSID or make changes to the WLAN module’s power output.

Note – WLAN settings

• Please be aware that advanced WLAN / network skills are needed here in order to be able to assess the changes resulting from these.
• If you are unsure, seek help from a professional before making any changes.

In the “Wi-Fi” menu item, you have the option of modifying the repeater’s WLAN settings such as the network name (SSID), encryption, signal strength or channel used.
This window shows you the SSID currently being used by your router and the repeater. To ensure that a WLAN device logs in only once per repeater on your WLAN network, you can change the repeater’s SSID and then select the same SSID on your WLAN device.

Note – SSID

• All WLAN devices that still have the old SSID saved will attempt to connect directly to your router instead of the repeater, since its SSID still matches the old one. You must therefore familiarise all devices that want to use the WLAN with the new SSID.
• Also be aware that some older WLAN devices may not correctly understand SSIDs with diacritical marks or special characters. You should therefore avoid such characters.

The remaining settings are designed only for expert users. We recommend retaining the default settings since these have already been designed to ensure the fastest data transfer rate and maximum compatibility directly from the factory. These settings should therefore only be changed for very special cases.

• Click the Apply button to save the settings made.
• If you do not, the settings will be lost. In the next window, the settings you have made will be confirmed as having been saved.

Note: Be aware that you need to restart the repeater at least once for the modified settings to be actively adopted.

You can now restart the repeater or make further settings.

• If you wish to restart the repeater, click the Apply button.
• To make further settings, click Next.

Configuration
In the “Configuration” menu item, you can make the following settings:

Time settings
In the Time menu item, you can adjust the time zone to your current location. By default, GMT +00.00 Greenwich Mean Time is set. If you are operating the device in Germany, you should set the time zone to (GMT +01.00 Amsterdam, Berlin).
Click the Apply button to save the settings made. If you do not, the settings will be lost. In the next window, the settings you have made will be confirmed as having been saved.

Note

• Be aware that you need to restart the repeater at least once for the modified settings to be actively adopted.

You can now restart the repeater or make further settings.

• If you wish to restart the repeater, Press Restart device.

LED On / Off
The LED On / Off option allows you to completely disable or enable the repeater’s display.

• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “LED On / Off”.
• Enable or disable the LED.
• Press “Restart device” or “Restart” on the following page.

Note

• Be aware that you need to restart the repeater at least once for the modified settings to be actively adopted.

You can now restart the repeater or make further settings.

• If you wish to restart the repeater, Press Restart device.

Login password
The Login password option allows you to replace the default password admin with one of your own. We recommend using a different password for security reasons.

• To change your password, enter the current password into the field marked Current password. If you have left the default settings unchanged, the current password is admin.
• Enter your new password into each of the two input fields marked New password and Confirm password. Then click the Apply button.
• Click the Apply button to save the settings made. The repeater will automatically restart and the settings will be adopted.

Note: Be aware that you need to restart the repeater at least once for the modified settings to be actively adopted.

You can now restart the repeater or make further settings.

Backup / Restor e
In the Backup / Restore menu item you will find the option to back up the current settings or restore a functioning configuration if required if changes you have made impair the repeater’s function.
In special cases and if no functioning configuration has been saved, the repeater can be reset to the factory settings.

Save settings:
Even if you do not make any changes to the settings, we recommend carrying out a backup in order to be able to later load up the old settings in the event of an unplanned factory reset without having to go through the getting started process again.

To do this, proceed as follows:

• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “Backup / Restore”.
• Then click “Select File”.
• Select the saved configuration.
• Click “Restore”.
• The configuration file is now loaded and the router is automatically restarted.

Restore saved settings:

To do this, proceed as follows:

• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “Select File”.
• Then click “Restore”.
• Select the saved configuration.
• Click “Restore”.

The configuration file is now loaded and the router
is automatically restarted.
The repeater automatically restarts with these settings. Please therefore close the browser window and wait around 3 minutes until the status LED (4) on your repeater lights up. The repeater is then ready for use again. You may need to restart your PC / notebook so that a valid
IP address is assigned to it again.

Updating the firmware
Hama offers online firmware updates that correct errors that were unknown at the time of manufacturing or which offer extended functions. You can find these updates at www.hama.com on the Articles page under the Downloads tab. If an error occurs, please feel free to let our Support team know (see Section 10. Service and Support)! They will attempt to provide a correction as promptly as possible.

Note

• We recommend creating a backup of your settings before updating the firmware. It is possible that the current settings are not compatible in terms of all their details with the new firmware. To create a backup, please read the section entitled System settings in this manual.
• If more up-to-date firmware is available on our home page, download this to your PC or notebook and unpack the file to a directory of your choice.
• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “Update firmware”.
• Then click “Select File” and select the “Update File”.
• Press “Accept”.
• The update process now begins.
• If updated firmware is available at www.hama.com, you can upload this to the repeater via the “Update firmware” menu item.
• Do not switch off or unplug either the repeater or your PC / notebook during the update process! Doing so will stop your WLAN repeater from functioning!
• Restart the repeater so that the update is adopted.

Device status
The Device status option shows you the repeater’s current settings and useful information.

Examples

• Firmware version: Displays the installed firmware version.
• Operating time: Displays how long the repeater has been operation since it was last switched off.
• WLAN encryption: Displays the WLAN encryption system currently being used.
• Connected clients: Displays how many devices are connected to the repeater.
• WLAN status: Displays whether there is a connection to the Internet or not.

Log off
Clicking “Log off” allows you to log off from the repeater’s web interface.

• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “Log off”.

Restart device
Clicking “Restart device” allows you to restart the repeater.

• In the “Configuration” sub-menu, select the menu item “Restart device”.

Care and Maintenance

• Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
• If you do not plan to use the product for a prolonged period, turn off the device and disconnect it from the power supply. Store it in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Service and Support

Please contact Hama Product Consulting if you have any questions about this product.
Hotline: +49 9091 502-115 (German/English)
Further support information can be found here:
www.hama.com

Consumption information according to directive (EU)

• No. 801/2013 amending the directive (EC)
• No. 1275/2008

Status

| Duration of trigger time| Power consumption

(Watt)

---|---|---
Manual standby (Ready state (Standby) on devices without information or status

indicator (manual)*)

|

–

|

0.1 W

Networked standby

mode***

| ≤ 20 min| ≤ 1.8 W

• Press the Power button
• Ethernet cable connected
  Please note that the actual power consumption can be dependent on multiple factors. These include the personal settings, the operating mode, the ambient temperature and the firmware version of the product used. The values set out above represent maximum values.
  The actual reference values can be found at: www.hama.com -> 00053306 -> Downloads -> Consumption information

Recycling Information
Please dispose of the WLAN repeater according to your local regulations for electronic waste.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Hama GmbH & Co KG declares that the radio equipment type [00053306] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hama.com -> 00053306 -> Downloads.

2.4 GHz / 100 mW (EIRP)

Hama GmbH & Co KG 86652 Monheim / Germany

Service & Support

+49 9091 502-0
www.hama.com

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