Zyxel WRE2206 Wireless N300 Range Extender Quick Start Guide

: June 16, 2024
: ZYXEL

Table of Contents

Zyxel WRE2206 Wireless N300 Range Extender
WRE2206
Front Panel LEDs
Router or AP with WPS
Router or AP without WPS
Web Configuration
Setup wizard
LEDs
Deploy
Troubleshooting
Declaration of Conformity
Frequently Asked Questions
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Zyxel WRE2206 Wireless N300 Range Extender

WRE2206

Wireless N300 Range Extender

For technical details, please visit “Specifications and Datasheet“
For more details, please visit “User Guide”

Front Panel LEDs

Plug-in power source

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Router or AP with WPS

Push the WPS button on your Router or AP until the WPS LED blinks.
Push and hold the WPS button for 2 seconds on your WRE2206 within 2 minutes.
If WPS doesn’t work, then go to step 3.1.
WPS Setup Video: http://youtu.be/BEX6BTql1R8

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Router or AP without WPS

Router/AP
- AP’s SSID: ____
- Pre-shared Key: ____
Connect to the WRE2206’s wireless network.
WRE2206 Default SSID: ZyXEL
Pre-shared Key: 00000000

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Web Configuration

Open your web browser and type the web address:

zyxelsetup OR
http://192.168.1.2
User Name: admin
Password: 1234

Setup wizard

Click the wizard icon
Select Your AP SSID
Follow the wizard prompts

LEDs

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1 LED Client numbers: 10 or more than 10
2 LED Client numbers: 5 to 9
3 LED Client numbers: 1 to 4
The LEDs are off. Client numbers: 0

Deploy

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Troubleshooting

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
- Make sure the WRE2206 is plugged into an appropriate power source.
- Make sure the power source is turned on.
- Check the hardware connections
WRE2206 Access and Login
- Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.2.
If you changed the IP address, use the new IP address.
- Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected.
- Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled.
- Make sure your computer is in the same subnet as the WRE2206.
Resetting the WRE2206 to Its Factory Defaults
- If you reset the WRE2206, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE2206 re-loads its default settings, and the username/password resets to admin/1234. You have to make all of your changes again.
If there are network connections problems, move the WRE2206 closer to the AP.
See the User’s Guide for more troubleshooting and for how to use the ZyXEL WRE2206 broadband repeater.

This device is designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz networks throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with restrictions in France.

Declaration of Conformity

We herewith declare that this declaration is issued under our sole responsibility：

Product: Wireless N300 Range Extender
Model: WRE2206

MANUFACTURED BY AND TCF FILE LOCATED AT：

Company: ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Address:
- No. 2, Gongye E. 9th Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
- No. 6, Innovation Road II, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
- Generatorvej 8D, 2860 Søborg, Denmark complies with essential requirements of the following EU harmonization legislation and in conformity with the following presumption of conformity：

Essential requirements	Presumption of conformity

Directive 2006/95/EC

(LVD)

| EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)|

EN 55022:2010+AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55024:2010
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1

Directive 1999/5/EC

(R&TTE)

| EN 300 328 V1.8.1
Directive 2011/65/EU

(RoHS)

| EN 50581:2012
Directive 2009/125/EC

(ErP)

| EN 50564:2011
Recommendation 1999/519/EC

(EMF)

|

EN 62311:2008
EN 50385:2002

Plug in and wait 1 minute for the WPS LED to turn on.
If your existing wireless router or AP supports WPS, press the WPS button for 2 seconds and then on the WRE2206 for 2 seconds, within 2 minutes of each other. Wait for the WPS LED to turn on, then go to step 4.
- If your existing wireless router or AP does not support WPS, check and write down its wireless settings (SSID, pre-shared key).
- Connect a computer to the Ethernet port of the WRE2206 or connect wirelessly to it using the WRE2206 wireless defaults: SSID: ZyXEL, pre-shared key: 00000000.
Open your web browser and type zyxelsetup or http://192.168.1.2.
A wizard runs. Follow the wizard prompts.
The LED shows signal strength. The LED shows the number of wireless clients connected.

See the User’s Guide at www.zyxel.com for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zyxel WRE2206 Wireless N300 Range Extender?

The Zyxel WRE2206 is a wireless N300 range extender designed to boost the Wi- Fi signal in your home or office.

How does the Zyxel WRE2206 Range Extender work?

The WRE2206 extends your existing Wi-Fi network by connecting to your router wirelessly and rebroadcasting the signal to areas with weak or no coverage.

Is the Zyxel WRE2206 compatible with any router?

Yes, the Zyxel WRE2206 is compatible with most standard routers, making it easy to integrate into your existing network.

What's the maximum range the Zyxel WRE2206 can cover?

The Zyxel WRE2206 can extend Wi-Fi coverage up to 300 meters (approximately 984 feet) in an open environment.

Can I set up the Zyxel WRE2206 without technical expertise?

Yes, the setup process is designed to be user-friendly and can be completed by anyone with basic knowledge of networking.

Does the Zyxel WRE2206 support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands?

No, the Zyxel WRE2206 supports only the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band.

Can I use multiple Zyxel WRE2206 Range Extenders in the same network?

Yes, you can use multiple WRE2206 units to extend Wi-Fi coverage further or cover dead zones.

Does the Zyxel WRE2206 come with Ethernet ports?

No, the Zyxel WRE2206 does not have Ethernet ports, as it's designed to work wirelessly.