Fontastic 253393 WLAN WiFi Repeater User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: fontastic

Table of Contents

Fontastic 253393 WLAN WiFi Repeater
Overview
LED functions
Get Started
Safety advice
Technical Data
References
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Fontastic 253393 WLAN WiFi Repeater

Fontastic 253393 WLAN WiFi Repeater
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This document explains the operation and functions of the WiFi repeater. Please take a moment to read this quick guide.
Please observe the safety instructions.

Overview

This compact WiFi repeater used to increase the range of a WiFi network can also integrate non-WiFi capable devices into the WiFi by using the network interface or Act as an access point to create an independent WiFi network.

LED functions

Connected: Lights up permanently
Not connected: Flashing slowly
WPS Search: Flashes fast
Powered oﬀ: LED is oﬀ

Status LED
WPS button
Network interface
On/Oﬀ button

Get Started

Plug the device into an easily accessible power outlet. The repeater is ready to operate as soon as the blue LED is slowly blinking.

Reinforcing an existing WiFi network (Repeater mode)
In repeater mode you can increase the range of an existing WiFi by reproducing the radio signal. Two conﬁ guration options are available. Use WPS if your router supports this function.

By using WPS (Option 1, recommended)

Insert the repeater into a freely accessible power outlet and wait until the LED of the repeater blinks blue.
Make sure that the reception is good with the existing WiFi at the repeater location. For example, you can check this with your smartphone by opening the WiFi settings and checking the reception.
Activate the WPS function on your WiFi router by either pressing the WPS button on your router or activating the function via the web interface. Refer to your router‘s user guide for more information on how to activate WPS.
After WPS has been activated on your router, press and hold the WPS button on the repeater for about 1 second. The blue LED will start to ﬂ ash quickly.
As soon as the blue LED lights up permanently, the connection is established. The repeater now retransmits the radio signal of your router‘s existing WiFi network.

Note : For security reasons, the WPS function of your router only remains active for a few minutes. If the connection is not established within 3 minutes, place the repeater closer to your router and repeat the procedure. Please note that the repeater only supports WiFi networks with 2.4GHz. If your existing WiFi network is hidden, you should make it visible for the conﬁ guration in the settings of your router. If your router does not support WPS, conﬁ gure the repeater by manually entering network information.

By manually entering network information (Option 2)

Insert the repeater into a freely accessible power outlet and wait until the
LED of the repeater blinks blue.
Make sure that the reception is good with the existing WiFi at the repeater
location. For example, you can check this with your smartphone by
opening the WiFi settings and checking the reception.
Connect your WiFi enabled device (e.g. smartphone, notebook) to the
„Wireless-N“ network automatically created by the repeater or connect
your device to the repeater with a network cable.
Open your Internet browser and access the repeater‘s web interface at http://192.168.10.1/, http://ap.setup/ or scan the QR code.
Select the language and log in. The default password is „admin“.
Select „Wizard“ and then „Repeater“. The repeater will list all available networks.
Select the network you want to reinforce, enter the password of the network and click „Connect“. You can change the network identiﬁ er (SSID) if desired. However, we recommend using the same SSID that your WiFi uses.
The repeater restarts. As soon as the blue LED lights up permanently, the connection is established. The repeater now retransmits the radio signal of your router‘s existing WiFi network.

Note: If you have problems accessing the web interface, please check the address. If your browser changes the address to https://, please clear the cache and browser history for this URL.
Details can be found in the help of the browser you are using.

Integrating non WiFi-capable devices to the existing WiFi
If you want to integrate a non WiFi-capable device into the network, you can connect it to the repeater using the network cable.

Connect the repeater to your existing WiFi network as described above and make sure that the blue LED lights up permanently.
Connect the device to be integrated with a network cable and the repeater.
The connected device should now be connected to the network.

Creating an independent WiFi (Access point mode)

In case you do not have WiFi in your existing wired network or would like to expand an existing WiFi by cable, you can create WiFi using the Access Point mode.

Connect your WiFi-enabled device (e.g. smartphone, notebook) to the „ Wireless-N “ network automatically created by the repeater, or connect your device to the repeater with a network cable.
Open your Internet browser and access the repeater‘s web interface at http://192.168.10.1, http://ap.setup or scan the QR code.
Select the language and log in. The default password is „ admin “.
Select „Wizard“ and then „ AP “ to start the access point conﬁ duration.
Enter the network ID under „ WiFi SSID “, set the encryption to „ WPA2-PSK “ for maximum security, and enter a secure password for the WiFi to be created under „ Password “.
Click on „ Apply “ to save the settings.
the repeater restarts and is now accessible under the network identiﬁcation you have set.
You may now connect the repeater to your existing wired network.

Changing the repeater password

For your safety, you should change the repeater‘s default password after setup to prevent unauthorized access to the repeater’s conﬁguration.

Connect your WiFi-enabled device (e.g. smartphone, notebook) to the repeater via WiFi or network cable.
Open your internet browser and access the web interface of the router via the address http://ap.setup or scan the QR code.
Select the language and log in. The default password is „ admin “.
Go to „ System “ and then „ System Safety “.
Enter the old password, enter the new password twice and conﬁ rm the change by clicking on „ Apply “.

Reset device to factory settings

To reset the device to factory settings and delete WiFi settings, hold down the WPS key for 6 seconds and release the button. Alternatively, you can reset the device via the web interface.
No commitment for any damage at misuse.
If you need technical support, please contact our support team at support.fontastic.eu or check the FAQs in the FontaHome app or our website at www.d-parts.de/faq?repeater

Safety advice

Do not open the device.
Do not immerse the device in water and protect it from humidity.
Never use force to connect or disconnect the plug.
Keep the device away from children.
Disconnect electronic devices from the power when not using them for a longer time.
The power outlet in which the device is to be used must be easily accessible.
Never use the device if it is visibly damaged.
Do not operate the unit outdoors or in rooms with high humidity.

Technical Data

Input voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Frequency: 2400-2483.5MHz (2.4GHz)
Two 3dBi omnidirectional antennas
One 100-Mbit/s Fast Ethernet network connection
WiFi standard: 802.11b/g/n with WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Status LED: Blue (can be switched oﬀ )
Firmware updateable
Dimensions: 42x42x68mm
Weight: 46g

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License, and other open-source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open-source licenses, contact us at opensource@d-parts.de and we will send you the source code on a physical medium, the production costs of which we claim in return.

Registration and Safety
Certification/General Information

We hereby declare, that this device carries the CE mark in accordance with the regulations and standards. It conforms with the fundamental requirements of the (RED) 2014/53/EU and the RoHS 2 2011/65/EU directive. www.d-parts.de/Konfo

Note on environmental protection

After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details of this are defned by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, re-using the materials, or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.