Wi‐Fi Extender USER GUIDE Model: E2100 Copyright © 2016 Greenwave Systems. All Rights Reserved.
CONTENTS 01/ INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 System Requirements 1.3 Features 1.4 Getting to Know Your Wi‐Fi Extender 02/ CONNECTING YOUR WI‐FI EXTENDER 2.1 Setting Up Your Wi‐Fi Extender 3/ Troubleshooting 3.1 Status Lights 3.2 Troubleshooting Tips 4/ NOTICES 4.1 Regulatory Compliance Copyright © 2016 Greenwave Systems. All Rights Reserved.
4.2 FCC Notice Copyright © 2016 Greenwave Systems. All Rights Reserved.
01/ INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 System Requirements 1.3 Features 1.4 Getting to Know Your Wi‐Fi Extender The Wi‐Fi Extender is a high performance, dual‐band, tri‐radio, 801.11ac range Booster built for outstanding Wi‐Fi performance between the primary Access Point/Router/Gateway and forward connected, downstream clients.
PACKAGE CONTENTS, SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES 1.1/ PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains: • The Greenwave Systems Wi‐Fi Extender • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • Safety and License notice(s) Package Contents Network Wi-Fi Booster with Stand Power Adapter Quick Start Guide GPL GNU Notice 1.
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1.4/ GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WI‐FI EXTENDER 1.4a/ FRONT PANEL The front panel has a lighted indicator (LED) status button, which also provides the a WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) function. The Power/Internet light will be on and solid when your Wi‐Fi Extender is turned on, connected to a BHR router and functioning normally. For additional information on the front lights and error indications, refer the Troubleshooting section in this Guide. The WPS button is used to initiate Wi‐Fi Protected Setup.
1.4b/ REAR PANEL The rear panel of your Wi‐Fi Extender has two (2) Ethernet ports. The rear panel also includes a DC power jack, a reset button and three Placement Indicator status LEDs. • Reset Button ‐ allows you to reset your Wi‐Fi Extender to the factory default settings. To reset the Wi‐Fi Extender, press and hold the Reset button for at least three seconds. Copyright © 2016 Greenwave Systems. All Rights Reserved.
• Ethernet LAN ‐ connects devices to your Wi‐Fi Extender using Ethernet cables to join the local area network (LAN). The two Ethernet LAN ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto‐sensing and can be used with either straight‐through or crossover Ethernet cables. • Power ‐ connects your Wi‐Fi Extender to an electrical wall outlet using the supplied power adapter. Warning: The included power adapter is for home use only, supporting voltages from 100‐240Vac. Do not use in environments with greater than 240Vac.
02/ 2.1/ SETTING UP YOUR WI‐FI EXTENDER Connecting your Wi‐Fi Extender to extend your Wi‐Fi network is simple. There are three basic steps to setting up your Wi‐Fi Extender: Step1: Power on. Step 2: Connect the Wi‐Fi Extender to a BHR Step 3: Connect your device to the Wi‐Fi Extender Detailed Steps: 2.1/ Step 1 – Power On a) Remove your Wi‐Fi Extender and power adapter from the box. b) Plug in the Power Adapter pin jack into the circular port on the back of the Wi‐Fi Extender.
automatically turns on as soon as power is plugged in. Important: Wait until the Status light on the front of the Wi‐Fi Extender stops flashing and is solid white. If the light turns yellow or red, check the trouble‐ shooting steps in the Troubleshooting section of the user guide. 2.1/ STEP 2 ‐ CONNECT THE WI‐FI EXTENDER TO A BHR GATEWAY Autoconfigure • The Wi‐FI Extender will first attempt to automatically configure to a Quantum BHR4 or Quantum BHR5 during.
2.1/ STEP 3 ‐ CONNECT YOUR DEVICE TO YOUR WI‐FI EXTENDER If connecting a device using wired Ethernet • Plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) into one of the two yellow Ethernet ports in the back of your Wi‐Fi Extender. • Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your network device. If connecting a wireless device: • Access the Wi‐Fi setting on your wireless device, then select your home network name (SSID).
3/ TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter lists solutions for issues that may be encountered while using your Wi‐Fi Extender. 3.1/ STATUS LIGHTS 3.
1. The first thing to check is whether your Wi‐Fi Extender is powered on. 2. When powered on and starting up, the Wi‐Fi Extender Status light will blink White. 3. If the Unified Button status light is yellow, then be sure your Wi‐Fi Extender wireless device is within range of your Gateway or Router. 4. Refer to the Placement Indicator lights on the BACK of the Wi‐Fi Extender. 3.1b/ PLACEMENT INDICATOR LIGHTS (LOCATED ON THE BACK OF WI‐FI EXTENDER): 5.
3.2/ TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 1. If the Unified Button Status light is solid red, the Wi‐Fi Extender is powered on but is having a hardware issue. Try unplugging the power cable, and wait three (3) minutes before re‐inserting the power plug again. 2. If the Unified Button Status light is flashing red, the Wi‐Fi Extender is powered on but is having a hardware overheat issue. You should unplug the Wi‐Fi Extender, and wait at least three (3) minutes before attempting to power on again.
4/ NOTICES This chapter lists various compliance and modification notices, including FCC and GPL. 4.1a/ FCC CLASS B EQUIPMENT 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.
technician for help 4.1b/ MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Greenwave may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States only. 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 2.
Caution: The Wi‐Fi Extender must be installed inside the home. The Router is not designed for exterior (outside) installation. 4.2/ GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE This product contains certain software code that is developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Less General Public License (“LGPL”).
open source software source code to install or operate the device. Copyright © 2016 Greenwave Systems. All Rights Reserved.
