Speedefy K8 AC2100 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Speedefy

Table of Contents

Install Your Router
Product Overview
set up your router
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Quick Start Guide
AC2100 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router
Model: K8

Tech Support
www.speedefy.com/support
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Install Your Router

Video Guide
Scan the QR code to get video setup and more support.
https://register.speedefy.com/setup

If your Internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, please connect the router’s WAN port to it, and then follow Step 3 and Part 2: Two Methods to Setup.
If you want to configure this router as an access point(similar to a WiFi extender) to extend the existing network, please refer to the Access Point Mode section on the back page.

Product Overview

**Front

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LED	Status	Explanation
SYS	Solid on	Starting up.
Blinking	Working properly.
Off	No power or system error.
WAN	Solid on	Connected to the Internet.
Blinking	Transmitting data.
Off	The WAN port is disconnected or improperly connected.
LAN	Solid on	Device connected.
Blinking twice	A new device is connected.
Off	No devices connected to the LAN ports or devices are connected

**Back

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Power Port	Connect the included AC power adapter.
USB Port	Connect and share USB drives on your network or on the Internet.
WPS / RST	• RST: Hold it for 8 seconds to factory reset your router.

• WPS: Press It to connect to the WPS-enabled network devices.
WAN Port| Connect an Ethernet cable to this port, and to a broadband Internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.
LAN Ports (1,2,3,4)| Connect Ethernet cables to these ports, and to wired devices on your network.

set up your router

Method 1: Via Web Browser

Connect your device to the router (Wireless or Wired)
• Wireless
The default SSID is printed on the label of the router.
Continue on your PC or any smart devices. Enable WLAN function.
Join the default SSID that displays in the list.
• Wired
For awired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a LAN port on your router.
Connect the router to the Internet.
Log in to the router. Launch a web browser, enter http://speedefywifi.com or 192.168.3.1 , and a login page displays. PS: If the login page does not display, please refer to Q3 of FAQ.
Choose the connection type. The webpage detects your connection type automatically. If detection fails, choose your connection type manually. Then follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect to the Internet.

Method 2: Via Speedy WiFi App

Download the Speedy WiFi App.
https://register.speedefy.com/setup
Connect your smartphone to the default SSID printed on the label of the router.
Launch the Speedy WiFi App. The App will detect your connection type automatically. Then follow the instructions in the App to connect to the Internet.

AP (Access Point) Mode

In this mode, the Speedefy router can work as a WiFi extender to turn a wired network into a wireless network, extending the WiFi range.

Connect the existing router to the Speedefy Router. Cable Soeedefy router’s WAN or LAN port to your existing router’s Ethernet port, as shown above.
Connect a computer to the Speedefy router. Use an Ethernet cable, or wirelessly by joining tne default SSID printed on the label.
Log in to the Speedefy router. Visit http://speedefywifi.com in a browser. Complete the instructions if this is the first time you’re setting up the router.
Enable AP Mode. Go to Internet Settings, select AP, and click Save. Wait for the router to reboot. It will complete tne AP Mode setup automatically.

Ways to Reset the Router

In some cases, like forgetting the WiFi password or login password, meeting some network problems, Usually, resetting the router can be helpful.

With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RST button on the back until the Power LED starts blinking.
Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Administration > Device Management, and click Reset.
Go to Speedy WiFi App. On the Tools page, click Reset. Tne router will reset automatically. With the USB port, it’s easy to snare printers, files, and media with multiple devices.

USB Application
With the USB port, it’s easy to share printers, files, and media with multiple devices.

Local Storage Sharing
‘4 Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network.

Remote Access
Access the USB drive when you are away from home.

Printer Sharing
Share a printer with multiple computers connected to the router.

Media Server
Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices.

FAQ For more questions and answers, please visit www.speedefy.com/faq
Q1: What connection type to choose if the router failed to detect automatically?

Type	Description
PPPOE	Applicable to use if your ISP provided a PPPoE username and password.
DHCP	Obtain IP address from ISP automatically. If your ISP does not provide

username and password, choose DHCP to connect.
Static IP| Ask configurations from your ISP if you are using a static IP.

Q2: Why cannot | access the Internet after installing the router?
• Try connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable, then check if you nave Internet access. If not, contact your ISP.
• Check if the router’s WAN port is connected to the modem properly, and confirm the indicator’s status.
• if your wired devices cannot access the Internet:

Confirm if your PC is connected to a LAN port properly.
Make sure your PC is set to obtain an IP address automatically and obtain DNS server address automatically.
• If your WiFi-enabled devices cannot access the Internet:
Reboot the router and reconnect to the Wii. If it doesn’t work, factory reset the router and repeat the router setup process.

Q3: Why cannot! access the web management page?
• If the computer is set to a static IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Also, disable the VPN software.
• Disable and re-enable the network adapter being used on your computer.
• Ensure that http://speedefywifi.com is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, visit 192.168.3.1
• Reboot your router and try again.

Q4: How to register an account in Speedy WiFi APP?
• It is recommended to sign in with a Third-Party login such as Gmail or Apple ID (if using an IOS device).
• If you want to register with an email account:

Enter your email account and password and click Register.
An activation email will be sent to the mailbox. Remember to click the activation link in the email.
PS: 1. Try to use a common browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari to open tne link.
2. Check the JUNK MAIL of the mailbox if you can not find the activation email.
Note: If you fail to register, try to use a common email Such as Outlook, Gmail, or Yahoo and try again.

Q5: Why my download speed cannot reach the advertised speed rate?
• Devices under 2.4G WiFi will get a lower speed than 5G WIFI. Also, the wired connection will deliver a higher speed than a wireless connection.
• Check if there are multiple users sharing the connection at the same time. Try to limit their soeed, or if required, even block them in the web management page or Speedy WiFi App.
• Check the Internet speed and link quality from your ISP. If the Internet is IOOMbps, you can get up to 12. 5MBps download speed. (1 Byte=8 bits) Actual speeds may vary due to transmission loss.
• Place the router in a central location instead of the corner to improve wireless performance. All antennas should be upright.
• Try to connect the gigabit port of the modem to the router using a catse Ethernet cable, or better.

FCC Statement
This equ pment nas been cested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against narmful interference in a residential install arion.
This equ pment generates, uses and car 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 tnis 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 <o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase tne separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fror that to which the receiver s connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth “or an uncontrolled environment and it also complies wit Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and tne antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installea to provide a separation distance of at least 2C cm from all persons and mus* not oc co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with artenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this oevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference tha: may cause undesired operation.

Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.