WAVLINK WL-WN575A2 Wi-Fi Range Extender User Guide

WAVLINK WL-WN575A2 Wi-Fi Range Extender

Wi-Fi Range Extender
Quick Guide

• WL-WN575A2
• WL-WN578A2
• WL-WN575A3
• WL-WN578A3

Hardware Overview

1. Signal Strength Indicator LEDs
2. WPS LED
3. WAN/LAN LED
4. LAN LED
5. Power LED
6. WPS Button
7. Mode Selector
8. POWER On/Off
9. LAN Port
10. WAN/LAN Port
11. Reset Button

Default Parameters

• Login: http://wifi.wavlink.com
• Default IP: 192.168.10.1
• Login Password: admin

2.4G SSID: WAVLINK-N
5G/AC SSID: WAVLINK-AC

LED Indicators

• POWER
  • ON: The Extender is powered on.
  • OFF: The Extender is not receiving electrical power.
• WAN/LAN
  • ON: The Ethernet port is connected.
  • OFF: The Ethernet port is disconnected.
  • Flashing: Transferring data to/from connected devices.
• WPS
  • Slow Flashing: The Extender is trying to connect to your phone or PC.
  • Fast Flashing: The Extender is connecting to your AP or router.

Wi-Fi Signal Strength

WPS Button:

• Press and hold for 2 seconds, the Extender is trying to connect to your phone or PC .
• Press and hold for 6 seconds to connect to your Wi-Fi AP/router (for Repeater Mode).
• Reset Button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to Reset the Extender.

Getting Started

Please DO NOT install the Extender in where it is heavily surrounded by things. And KEEP AWAY from the strong electromagnetic radiation.

• Drawings with “ ” : Recommended
• Drawings with “ X ” : Not Recommended

OPTION ONE

Wi-Fi Repeater Mode Using a Web Browser

Power ON

1. Switch the mode selector to Repeater position.
2. Plug the product into  an electrical outlet near your Wi-Fi router.
3. Shift the power switch to ON and wait until the  POWER LED is on and  solid green.

Connect to the Device

For Windows User

1. Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection from your laptop (if any).
2. Turn your laptop’s Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the Extender’s network: WAVLINK-N or WAVLINK-AC.

For Mac OS X User

1. Disconnect the Ethernet (Wired) connection from your laptop (if any).
2. Turn your laptop’s Wi-Fi ON if it is OFF.
3. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the Extender’s network: WAVLINK-N or WAVLINK-AC.

Configure

1. Launch a web browser and enter wifi.wavlink.com in the address field. Enter admin (all lowercase) for the first login.
2. The “System Setup” window will pop up for the first login. Configure and change the default login password, then click Next. Note: The default password of the Extender is “admin”, we strongly recommend you change the default password.
3. Click Wizard. Select a Wi-Fi SSID of your router (Host WIFI) and enter the password. Either keep the same SSIDs as your host WIFI or create new names for the extended networks. Verify your wireless settings and click Connect button.

Relocate

1. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router(Host Wi-Fi) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host Wi-Fi.
2. Wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. If the signal is weak, relocate it closer to your router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.

Tips :

1. Use your phone to find the ideal location for the Extender. If your phone’s Wi-Fi signal
   (received from your router) is higher than 3 levels, it is the ideal spot to install the Extender. If not, we recommend you move it closer to your router for better Wi-Fi signal.

2. If you haven’t changed the names of extended 2.4G and 5G at Step 3, the default extended 2.4G SSID (Wi-Fi name) will be your router’s SSID with “EXT2.4G” within and “EXT5G” is for Extended 5G SSID correspondingly.

3. The extended 2.4G&5G passwords are the same as your Host passwords.

Router Mode and Access Point Mode (Optional)

The Extender also supports Router and AP modes. And you could switch the mode selector to choose the mode you prefer.

OPTION TWO

Wi-Fi Repeater Mode Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Power ON

1. Switch the mode selector to Repeater position.
2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet near your Wi-Fi router.
3. Shift the power switch to ON and wait until the POWER LED is on and solid green.

Connect

1. Press the WPS button for 6 seconds on the Extender.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
3. The Extender will reboot, please wait a few minutes.

Tips: The corresponding WLAN LEDs should turn on and stay solid, indicating successful connections.

Note :`

1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please use OPTION ONE.
2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide.

Relocate

1. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router (Host Wi-Fi) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host Wi-Fi.
2. Wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. If the signal is weak, relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.

Tips:

1. Use your phone to find the ideal location for the Extender. If your phone’s Wi-Fi signal (received from your router) is higher than 3 levels, it is the ideal spot to install the Extender. If not, we recommend you move it closer to your router for better Wi-Fi signal.
2. The default extended 2.4G SSID (Wi-Fi name) will be your router’s SSID with “EXT2.4G” within and “EXT5G” is for Extended 5G SSID correspondingly.
3. The extended 2.4G&5G passwords are the same as your Host passwords.

Management via Web Browser

Change Login Password

1. Visit http://wifi.wavlink.com , and log in with the password you set for the Extender before.
2. Click Setup->Login Password.
3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password (case-sensitive) and click Apply button.
4. Use the new password for future login attempts.

Wireless Basic Configuration

1. Click Wi-Fi -> Wi-Fi Setup.
2. Customize your wireless network for the Extender.
3. After finishing configuration, click Apply button and the Extender will reboot.

Firmware Upgrade

Firmware upgrade can fix bugs of the Extender. However, We DO NOT recommend you upgrade the firmware of the Extender if it works properly.

1. Download the latest firmware file for the Extender from our Website www.wavlink.com .
2. Click Setup->Upgrade Firmware.
3. Click Browse (or Choose File) to locate the downloaded new firmware file.
4. Click Apply button, and wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete.

Warranty voids if you interrupted the upgrade procedure.

NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically disconnect your computer from the device. If the procedure is interrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to return the device to the dealer to ask for help.

GNU General Public License Notice

• This product includes software codes developed by third parties. These software codes are subject to either the GNU General Public License (GPL), Version 2, June 1991 or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), Version 2.1, February 1999. You can copy, distribute, and/or modify in accordance with the terms and conditions of GPL or LGPL.
• The source code should be complete, if you want us to provide any additional source code files under GNU General Public License (GPL), please contact us in these matters. We are committed to meeting the requirements of the GNU General Public License (GPL). You are welcome to contact us local office to get the corresponding software and licenses. Please inform us your contact details (full address)and the product code. We will send you a software package with the software and license for free.
• The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
• Please refer to the GNU General Public LicenseWeb site for further information. http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.0.html
• http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Q1. Why doesn’t the login page appear after entering http://wifi.wavlink.com?

2. Make sure your computer is connected to the Extended network’s SSID or connect your computer to the Extender using an Ethernet cable.

3. Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.

4. Verify that http://wifi.wavlink.com is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter.

5. Q2. What should I do if the LED does not change to solid after completing OPTION ONE?

6. You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host Wi-Fi during the configuration. Please log into the Extender’s web-based interface to check the password and try again.

7. Please reset the Extender and go through the configuration again.

8. Q3. How do I restore the Device to its factory default settings?
   While the Extender is powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily.

9. Q4. Why my Wi-Fi Extender doesn’t work in AP mode?
   Make sure the WAN/LAN port of the Extender is connected to the LAN port of your router and then try again.

For more details, please refer to www.wavlink.com .

WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

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