WAVLINK WN572HP3 High Power Wireless Repeater User Guide

WAVLINK WN572HP3 High Power Wireless Repeater

Feature

• Dual band with maximum speed up to 5G 867Mbps and 2.4G 300Mbps.
• Weatherproof and build in lightning arrester withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
• Four omnidirectional antennas eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones.
• High power amplifier for stronger signal transmission.
• Gigabit port provides faster connection.
• Passive PoE support for flexible deployment.
• Support AP/Router/Repeater/EasyMesh agent mode.
• MU-MIMO function lets the router talk to several devices simultaneously over the same Wi-Fi band.

Hardware Overview

1. 2.4G RP-SMA Antenna Connectors
2. 5G RP-SMA Antenna Connectors
3. 3 x Wi-Fi Signal LEDs
4. Status LED
5. WAN/LAN LED
6. LAN Backhaul LED
7. POWER LED
8. Reset/PAIR Button
9. LAN Backhaul Port
10. WAN(PoE IN)/LAN Port
11. Grounding Terminal

Default Parameters

• Web: http://wifi.wavlink.com
• Default IP: 192.168.10.1
• Login Password: admin
• 2.4G SSID: WAVLINK-N_XXXX
• 5G/AC SSID: WAVLINK-AC_XXXX
• Wireless Password: open

LED Indicators

Power

| On| The device is powered on.
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Off| The device is not receiving electrical power.

LAN/Backhaul

| On| The Ethernet port is connected.
Off| The Ethernet port is disconnected.

WAN/LAN

| On| The Ethernet port is connected.
Off| The Ethernet port is disconnected.

Status

| Fast flash| Another router has not been connected when the device is the repeater mode.
Slow flash| The another router has been connected but the device has no access to the network in the repeater mode.
On| The device keeps on in the AP mode;

The device can access the network normally.

Wi-Fi Signal

Installation

Please follow the installation steps when assembling the device.

1. Pass RJ45 cable through the spiral cover
2. Pass RJ45 cable through the rubber seal
3. Pass RJ45 cable through the holder
4. Connect the RJ45 cable to PoE IN/WAN port.
5. Spin 2.4G antenna into the 2.4G external RP-SMA connector
6. Spin 5G antenna into the 5G external RP-SMA connector
7. Screw the holder
8. Plug the rubber seal to the holder
9. Screw the spiral cover

Install the device.

Firstly fasten the device to somewhere firm, then install the device in the holder.

Remark
If you happen to live in the zone where lightning happens a lot, we suggest that you install the device through grounding connection in order to strengthen the lightning-resistant function.
Now please follow the steps below.

1. Connect the “PoE” port of PoE converter to the PoE IN(WAN) port of the device.
2. Connect “LAN DATA IN” to “LAN” of your router.
3. Plug in the device through the power adapter.
4. Push the “ON/OFF” button to turn on or off the device.

Attention

1. Ensure that you use a certified CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
2. Make sure the length of the Ethernet cable from PoE to the device is less than 60 meters (196 ft).

Configuration

1. Connection

   • Via WirelessTurn on your Wi-Fi, search SSID of this product on your wireless devices (smart phone, tablet computer, laptop, etc.) and connect to it.
   • Via Cable: Connect Ethernet cable to your PC/laptop and device’s LAN Backhaul port, then you can start configuring the device.

2. Technically speaking, the product web UI will guide you to the login page once you have connected to the device successfully in your first time, but if it doesn’t, please manually input 192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com in the address bar of your browser on PC/laptop or phone, the default password is admin.

3. Select your Country/Region and Time Zone. For your network security, we suggest that you set a new login password.
   Note: The three colored bars in “Change Password” area indicates the strength of the login password.

4. Mode Selection
   This product has four modes.

   • Repeater Mode
     For Repeater mode, we recommend you choose “WISP”, you can manually enter the WiFi SSID you need to connect or select the WiFi SSID in the list, and the Password needs to be the same as the WiFi password that this product has connected, then click on “Connect”.

   • EasyMesh Agent Mode
     If you have a router that supports Easymesh function, then you can build a mesh system with this mode.
     Please configure according to the following steps:

   • Log in to 192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com.

   • In Mode Selection, please choose “EasyMesh Agent Mode”.

   • Click on the “Start Pairing” button.

   • Now please start pairing process on the Easymesh controller, if you are not sure how to start, please ask manufacturer for help.

   • LAN Bridge (AP mode)
     Please connect the LAN DATA IN port of the POE converter or the LAN Backhaul port of the device to the upper router. Then you can change the SSID or use the default one, as for the Encryption Mode, the default is WPA2-PSK, we recommend you to select WPA3/WPA2-MIX if your devices support. For your network security, please create a new password according to the rule. Then click on “Save” and wait for the setting process to complete.
     The Self Management is open in default, you can manage this device (web UI) through the assigned IP or domain name.

   • Router Mode
     Before configuring, please make sure your upper router has connected to the LAN DATA IN port of the PoE converter.
     If you choose the Router Mode, the system will guide you to select the WAN Type. As for the Encryption Mode, the default is WPA2-PSK, we recommend you to select WPA3/WPA2-MIX if your devices support. For you network security, we suggest you create a Password.

Which WAN Type am I supposed to choose?
If you use DSL line and you are only provided an account name and a password by your ISP, choose PPPoE. If you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose DHCP(Dynamic IP). If you are provided information such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP.

Wi-Fi Password Management

When you need to change your Wi-Fi password, please click on “Wireless”.

Firmware Upgrade

If you need to update firmware, please proceed as the following steps:
Option I

1. Download the latest firmware file from Wavlink website.
2. Extract the firmware from the downloaded file.
3. Log in to wifi.wavlink.com or 192.168.10.1, then choose “Advanced” and select “Firmware Update”.
4. Click on to locate the firmware file.
5. Click on “Upload” and choose “Apply”, and wait for the firmware upgrade process to complete.

Option II

1. Log in to 192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com, then choose “Advanced” and select “Firmware Update”.
2. Click on “Check New Version” to find the latest version.
3. Click on“Download and Upgrade”, and wait for the firmware  upgrade process to complete.

Note: After updating firmware, please Reset The Device And Clear Your Browser Cache.

What is firmware upgrade and why do I need it?
Firmware contains fixed for bugs and new features, please keep the latest firmware to improve the experience of using the product. Please do not use the wrong firmware, otherwise, it will damage your device and void the product warranty.
For more details, please visit our website www.wavlink.com Our Technical Support: support@wavlink.com

FAQ

Q1. What can l do if l can not access the Internet?

• Make sure your Internet works normally, please contact your ISP(Internet Service Provider) if it doesn’t.

• Initiate your browser, enter 192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com, then set up the following quick start guide.

• Reboot your device and try it again.
  Q2. Why can’t I visit the web UI by inputting the IP address 192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com?

• lf you can’t log in to the lP address or URL in AP Mode, please check the lP address arranged by the upstream router, then try to restart the process.

• Make sure you have connected to the WiFi of the Wavlink device.

• Please try to clean the cache of the browser.

• Try to log in the management page via another browser.

• Try to log in the management page via other devices.
  Q3. What can l do if l forget my administration management password?

• Please refer to Q3 to reset the device, the default password is admin.
  Q4. How do l find the best location for mesh devices?

• Please put your mesh devices in a relatively open space to avoid obstacles such as metal objects, reinforced concrete walls and so on.

Please visit https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/faq.html for more details.

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 our local office to get the corresponding software and licenses. Please inform us of 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 License website for further information.
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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.

Warning

FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 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 this 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, the distance must be at least 20 cm between the radiator and your body, and fully supported by the operating and installation configurations of the transmitter and its antenna(s).

IC Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. To maintain compliance with RSS-102 — Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
5G frequency band 5150-5250MHz indoor use only.

References

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• WING-12M - Home and Business Networking Equipment &Wireless Audio and Video Transmission Equipment -wavlink.com

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