WiFi Range Extender MEDION® P89137 (MD 86738) MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Hotline: 1300 884 987 Opening hours: Mon - Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST 11/12 Internet www.medion.com.au E-mail Support australia@medion.com 86738 EN ALDI AUS Cover RC1.indd 1 Instruction Manual N26968 29.08.
WiFi Range Extender P89137 (MD 86738) Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
Table of Contents Warranty Details................................................. 1 Notes on how to use these instructions ............... 4 Symbols and key words used in these instructions .... 4 Proper use................................................................. 6 Safety instructions .............................................. 6 Power supply ............................................................ 8 Notes on conformity ................................................. 9 Before use .......
Do you need more help? ................................... 55 Cleaning ........................................................... 56 Disposal ............................................................ 57 Technical data .................................................. 58 Glossary ............................................................ 59 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice .................................................. 64 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.
Notes on how to use these instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the guarantee card.
PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the device PLEASE NOTE! Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions! WARNING! Warning: danger of electric shock! • Bullet point/information on occurrences during operation Tasks to be performed 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 5 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 5 29.08.
Proper use This device is designed to amplify the signal in a wireless network. In addition, the device can be used as an access point for devices that communicate wirelessly or as a client for devices which do not have their own wireless adaptor. Never use the device for any other purpose. Only use the device indoors. The device is intended for private use only and is not suitable for commercial purposes.
• • • • • • • • • • device. Please also follow the operating instructions for any devices that you connect to the WiFi Range Extender. Do not place liquid-filled containers, such as vases, on or near the device. The container may tip over and the liquid may impair the electrical safety of the device. Keep the device away from moisture and from water in droplet or spray form. Avoid vibrations, dust, heat and direct sunlight in order to prevent malfunctions. The operating temperature is 5 °C to 35 °C.
Data backup We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation due to loss of data or any damages that are incurred. Before every update, back up your files on external media (e.g. CD-R). Power supply • • Even when the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF, some of the components in the device may still be live. To disconnect the power from your device or to completely isolate the device from voltage sources, unplug the device completely from the mains.
Notes on conformity Your device fulfils the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. Conformity information as per R&TTE Medion AG hereby declares that these devices conform to the fundamental requirements and the remaining pertinent regulations of the 1999/5/EC Directive. Full declarations of conformity are available at http://www. medion.com/conformity. 2200 In France, please operate the device inside buildings only! 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.
Before use Check package contents Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if any components are missing.
Overview of the device 2 3 4 5 Signal WLAN Power WPS LAN 6 1 7 WPS 9 0 ON / OFF Access Point Repeater/Verstärker Client 8 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) LAN connection Wireless signal strength LED WLAN: Wireless LED Power LED WPS LED LAN LED WPS button/reset button Mode selector (access point; repeater/amplifier; client) On/off switch 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 11 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 11 29.08.
Overview of the LED displays LED Colour Status On constantly Wireless signal strength LED Orange Flashes Off Flashes Wireless Green Off Description Good reception (signal strength 100 – 50%) Normal reception: Flashes slowly (50 – 25%) Poor reception: Flashes quickly (< 25%) No reception or LED Off mode has been selected Connection to a wireless router or AP (access point) is active (data are being transmitted) The wireless network is switched off or the LED Off mode has been selected After Sales Su
LED Colour Status On constantly POWER Green 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 13 Flashes slowly Off Description The repeater is switched on. In LED Off mode, all LEDs are deactivated apart from the POWER LED. Via the web interface, the LED Off mode can also be set so the POWER LED is also deactivated. The device can now be reset to the factory settings. The repeater is switched off After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 13 29.08.
LED Colour Status On constantly WPS Green Flashes slowly Flashes quickly Off Description Once a WPS connection has been successfully made, the WPS LED lights up for 5 minutes. A WPS connection is being established or the device is waiting for the WPS signal from another device.
LED LAN Colour Green 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 15 Status On constantly Flashes Off Description LAN connection has been established LAN connection is active (data are being transmitted) No LAN connection or the LED Off mode has been selected After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 15 29.08.
Initial operation Setting the operating mode Use the mode switch on the WiFi Range Extender to switch the device to the operating mode that you wish to use. The usage possibilities are described in the following chapter. Operating mode Installation as range extender (repeater) Use the repeater mode to use the WiFi Range Extender to extend the range of your wireless network.
How to set up the WiFi Range Extender for operation as a range extender (repeater): Set the mode selection switch to T G R G CV G T . Connect the repeater to an easily accessible mains socket. Switch on the repeater by pressing the R Q Y G T button. The R Q Y G T " N G F lights up. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 17 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 17 29.08.
Installation as repeater via the WPS button The quickest, easiest and most secure way of establishing a wireless connection between the repeater and the wireless router is by using the WPS button. PLEASE NOTE! This connection method presupposes that both devices have a WPS button. Press and hold the WPS button on the repeater for 3 seconds. The WPS LED starts to flash. Now press the WPS button on the device that you wish to connect to the repeater. This step must be carried out within two minutes.
If the WPS LED flashes, there has been an error during connection. Wait two minutes until the LED goes out and restart the connection process. After the connection has been completely set up, the signal LED will indicate the quality of the connection. To make further settings after the successful establishment of a WPS connection or to set up the WPS connection manually after a failed connection attempt, use the web interface (see page 40).
Installation Using the supplied LAN cable, connect the LAN port on your computer to the LAN port on the repeater. OR Alternatively, you can use the wireless interface on your computer. Search in the available wireless networks for the network “repeater” and click on “E Q P P G E V ”. Afterwards, open your web browser and enter either “http://repeater” or the IP address “192.168.66.254”. The repeater’s login window appears. Enter the default user name “admin” and the default password “1234”.
The Quick Setup menu appears. All available wireless access points are listed. Select the access point that you would like to connect to the repeater and click “P G Z V ” PLEASE NOTE! If the desired access point is not listed, ensure that it is active and move the repeater closer to the access point. Then click on “W R F CV G ” to update the list of available wireless access points. The login window for the selected access point appears. Enter the network key and click on “P G Z V “.
The repeater now displays the connection information. If all of the connection data are correct, click “C E E G R V ”. PLEASE NOTE! The “Device SSID” is the network call sign of the repeater and, as default, is set to the same SSID as the access point to which the repeater is connected. You can, however, enter a different SSID here if you wish. Wait a few seconds while the repeater restarts.
PLEASE NOTE! After configuration, the repeater’s DHCP server is deactivated and the DHCP server of the access point whose signal is being amplified is used instead. After configuration You can remove the LAN cable from the WiFi Range Extender. PLEASE NOTE! You can also connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the WiFi Range Extender to connect to the network for the access point whose signal is being amplified by the WiFi Range Extender.
Installation as a client Use the client mode to use the WiFi Range Extender as a wireless adaptor. This allows you to register devices that only have a LAN port (e.g. set-top boxes, printers...) to the network via wireless. WiFi Range Extender basic settings in client mode • • • Before the WiFi Range Extender is configured via the web interface, DHCP for wireless and LAN is activated.
Set the mode selection switch to ENKGPV. Connect the repeater to an easily accessible AC 230 V 50/60 Hz mains socket. Switch on the repeater by pressing the R Q Y G T button. The R Q Y G T " N G F lights up. Press and hold the WPS button on the repeater for 3 seconds. The WPS LED starts to flash. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 25 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 25 29.08.
Now press the WPS button on the router with which you would like to connect the repeater. This step must be carried out within two minutes. The connection is established and network information is exchanged. Once the connection has been established, the WPS LED lights up for 5 minutes. If the WPS LED flashes, there has been an error during connection. Wait two minutes until the LED goes out and restart the connection process.
Installation as a client via the web interface Set the mode selection switch to E N K G P V . Connect the repeater to an easily accessible AC 230 V 50/60 Hz mains socket. Switch on the repeater by pressing the R Q Y G T button. The R Q Y G T " N G F lights up. Using the supplied LAN cable, connect the LAN port on your computer to the LAN port on the repeater. PLEASE NOTE! Your computer’s LAN connection needs to be set to “Obtain IP addresses automatically via DHCP”.
Open your web browser and enter either “http:// repeater” or the IP address “192.168.66.253”. The repeater’s login window appears. Enter the default user name “admin” and the default password “1234”. Then click “Q M ”. The Quick Setup menu appears. All available wireless access points are listed. Select the access point that you would like to connect to the repeater and click “P G Z V ” After Sales Support 28 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.
PLEASE NOTE! If the desired access point is not listed, ensure that it is active and move the repeater closer to the access point. Then click on “W R F CV G ” to update the list of available wireless access points. The login window for the selected access point appears. Enter the network key and click on “P G Z V “. The repeater now displays the connection information. If all of the connection data are correct, click “C E E G R V ”. Wait a few seconds while the repeater restarts.
via the repeater to a wireless access point from the list of available networks. PLEASE NOTE! To call up the Quick Setup menu again at any time, press down the Y R U button for about 10 seconds, until the R Q Y G T " N G F flashes. The repeater is now reset to the factory settings and you can carry out the installation again. After Sales Support 30 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 30 29.08.
Installation as an AP (access point) Select AP mode, if you want to operate the repeater as a wireless access point. In this mode, the repeater acts as a wireless interface for communication with the network. For example, you can connect the repeater to a network router that has no wireless interface so that devices can now access the network router via the repeater. Configuration as an AP Set the mode selection switch to AP.
Search in the available wireless networks for the unsecured network “repeater” and click on “E Q P P G E V ”. Open your web browser and enter either “http:// repeater” or the IP address “192.168.66.1”. The repeater’s login window appears. Enter the default user name “admin” and the default password “1234”. Then click “Q M ”. After Sales Support 32 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 32 29.08.
The Quick Setup menu appears. Enter an SSID (network identification) by which the repeater can be identified as an AP in the network. Click on “P G Z V “. The default SSID is “repeater”. The “Security” window appears. Select a network encryption type. The encryption types are as follows: WEP, WPA pre-shared key or WPA RADIUS. If all of the connection data are correct, click “C E E G R V ”. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 33 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.
Wait a few seconds while the repeater restarts. After the restart has been completed, the repeater is available as a wireless access point. Now use the supplied LAN cable to connect the LAN port on the WiFi Range Extender to the LAN port on the home router or a network socket for your home network. After Sales Support 34 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 34 29.08.
Clients (other computers or wireless-capable devices) within the range of the repeater can now be connected to the WiFi Range Extender (by entering the previously defined network key or via the WPS button). Connecting to the repeater’s access point using the WPS button The quickest, easiest and most secure way of establishing a wireless connection between the repeater and the device that is to be connected to the access point is by using the WPS button.
information is exchanged. Once the connection has been established, the WPS LED lights up for 5 minutes. If the WPS LED flashes, there has been an error during connection. Wait two minutes until the LED goes out and restart the connection process. After the connection has been completely set up, the signal LED will indicate the quality of the connection.
Configuring the repeater as an access point (AP) via a LAN connection Set the mode selection switch to AP. Connect the repeater to an easily accessible AC 230 V 50/60 Hz mains socket. Switch on the repeater by pressing the R Q Y G T button. The R Q Y G T " N G F lights up. Using the supplied LAN cable, connect the LAN port on your computer to the LAN port on the repeater. Open your web browser and enter either “http:// repeater” or the IP address “192.168.66.1”.
“1234”. Then click “Q M ”. The Quick Setup menu appears. Enter an SSID (network identification) by which the repeater can be identified as an AP in the network. Click on “P G Z V “. The default SSID is “repeater”. After Sales Support 38 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 38 29.08.
The “Security” window appears. Select a network encryption type. The encryption types are as follows: WEP, WPA pre-shared key or WPA RADIUS. If all of the connection data are correct, click “C E E G R V ”. Wait a few seconds while the repeater restarts. After the restart has been completed, the repeater is available as a wireless access point. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 39 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 39 29.08.
The Web Interface You can use the web interface to configure the repeater and set it up to suit your needs or, if the connection via WPS was not successful, to make a connection. The appearance of the web interface will change for each selected mode, as options will be hidden or shown depending on whether they are required for the selected mode. Calling up the web interface After being configured, the repeater is only accessible via the management IP.
Manually setting up DHCP on a Windows PC In AP operation, the management IP address of the repeater is set to 192.168.66.1. Please ensure that the IP address of your PC is in the range 192.168.66.2~192.168.66.252. To log in via the web interface, the IP address of your PC must be manually set to a value in this range. The procedure for this is described in the next section. Setting the IP address in Windows XP • • Click on the START button on the task bar and then on Control Panel.
Setting the IP address in Windows Vista/7 • • Click on the START button on the task bar and then Control Panel. Click on Network and Sharing Centre. Click on Change adapter settings. Click on LAN connection with the right mouse button and then select Properties. The LAN properties window appears. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click on Properties. Select the entry “Use following IP address” and then enter the IP address as described below: IP address: 192.168.2.
Logging on to the web interface Enter the relevant management IP in your browser for the currently set operating mode. The repeater’s login window appears. Enter the default user name “admin” and the default password “1234”. Then click “Q M ”. The start page of the configuration menu for the WiFi Range Extender opens. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 43 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 43 29.08.
On the left margin, you will find four menu options for configuring the repeater. The content of the individual menus differ depending on which mode the repeater is set to. Home page On the home page, you will find all information about the repeater and its settings. System Operating time This shows the operating time since the unit was last switched on. Device version This shows the version of the device. Firmware version This shows the version of the firmware.
ESSID This shows the SSID that the WiFi Range Extender has adopted from the wireless network. Channel This shows the channel that the WiFi Range Extender is transmitting on. Security This shows what encryption method the WiFi Range Extender is set to use. If no encryption has been set, the entry displays “Deactivated”. BSSID (MAC) This shows the MAC address of the repeater’s wireless adaptor. Attached clients In client mode, the line Attached clients does not appear.
LAN settings IP address This shows the WiFi Range Extender’s IP address. Subnet mask This shows the subnet mask which the WiFi Range Extender is set to. Standard gateway This shows the standard gateway which the WiFi Range Extender is set to. MAC address This shows the MAC address of the repeater’s LAN adaptor. Quick setup Repeater and client mode Start by selecting the access point to which you would like to connect the repeater. Then enter the network key for the selected access point.
Click theC E E G R V , button to finish the process. The data are saved and the repeater restarts. After the restart of the repeater is completed, the home page of the web interface will reappear. You can now close the browser. Access Point mode Start by selecting an SSID for the access point. In the next step, you can make the security settings for the access point. Select the required method in the option Encryption.
Wi-Fi protected setup information You will find a list of the WPS settings under the heading Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information. • WPS status: Shows the status of the security settings. If you have not yet made any settings in Quick Setup, the notification Unconfigured will appear. • Self PIN code: Shows the WPS Self PIN code. This code is used during PIN-style WPS pairing mode: it must be provided for all wireless clients. • SSID: This shows the WiFi Range Extender’s network password.
Device configuration Under the heading Device configuration, you have the option to configure the WPS settings: • Configuration mode: Here you can set the WiFi Range Extender as either enrollee or registrar for WPS permissions in the network. • Configuration via push button method: Here you can execute the WPS function via the software. This button corresponds to the WPS button on the device. • Enter client PIN: This code is used in PIN-style WPS pairing mode.
Advanced settings ATTENTION! The advanced settings are only for experienced users with sufficient wireless knowledge. You should not change any of these settings if you do not know what effect this will have on the router. Here is a list of the menu options and their meaning: Menu option Fragment threshold RTS threshold Beacon interval DTIM period Data rate N data rate Channel width Preamble type Meaning The fragment threshold setting is used for the transmission of fragmented data packets.
Menu option Broadcast ESSID WMM CTS protect TX power Meaning This setting defines whether the ESSID is broadcast or not. This setting defines whether the WMM function is activated or deactivated. This setting defines the type of CTS signal. This setting defines a value for regulating the transmitting power of radio systems. You can switch off the LEDs on the device. To do this, put a tick in the check box LED Off mode.
MAC filter If you want to use MAC address filtering, you can use this menu option to make the required settings. Device settings This menu option allows you to the set the password for the web interface, configure the IP address and set up the DHCP functionality. Configuration This menu option allows you save the menu settings in a file so that you will not have to completely re-enter them following a restart of the device.
Medion Finder Tool On the supplied CD-ROM, you will find a Finder Tool that will make access to the web interface easier. Double-click on the file Medion-Finder.exe to start the Finder Tool. PLEASE NOTE! The repeater can only be found by the Finder Tool during the initial installation. Your computer must be configured as DHCP client (“Obtain IP addresses automatically via DHCP”) 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 53 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 53 29.08.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. Double-click on the file Medion-Finder. exe to start the Finder Tool. If you do not want to use the Finder, open your web browser and enter either “http://repeater” or the IP address corresponding to the selected mode. After Sales Support 54 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 54 29.08.
Do you need more help? If the above suggestions did not solve your problem, please contact us. To make it easier for us to help you, please have the following information to hand: • What external devices are connected? • When operating the device, at which step did the problem occur? • What steps have you already taken to try and rectify the problem? • Please provide your customer number if you have one. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 55 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.
Cleaning You can increase the lifespan of your device with the following measures: • Always unplug the device and disconnect all cables before cleaning. • Do not use solvents, corrosive detergents or aerosol detergents to clean the device. • Clean the device with a soft, lint-free cloth. Store the packaging material in a safe place; only use this box to transport the device. ATTENTION! None of the parts inside the device require cleaning or maintenance.
Disposal Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Packaging materials are raw materials and can therefore be reused or recycled. Device At the end of its life, the device should not be disposed of in the normal household rubbish! Please consult your local authority for advice on correct and eco-friendly methods of disposal. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 57 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 57 29.08.
Technical data Input: Wireless standard: Dimensions AC 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 802.11 b/g/n see diagram 47 mm 78 mm Signal WLAN Power WPS 76 mm LAN WPS Access Point Repeater/Verstärker Client 41 mm Total weight (approx.) 86 g Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C Humidity 5 % to 65 % during operation Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors. N26968 After Sales Support 58 Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 58 29.08.
Glossary Access Point (AP), Wireless AP Also known as a base station, this is an electronic device that functions as an interface for wireless communications devices. End devices make a radio connection to the wireless access point via a wireless adapter. The access point can also be connected by cable to a permanently installed communications network. Operating system Software via which the user and the other software installed on the system can communicate with the computer hardware and the hard drive.
network. Dynamic addresses give the device a different IP address each time it connects to a network. In some systems, the IP addresses changes automatically while the device is connected. DHCP also supports a combination of static and dynamic IP addresses. See also Protocol. DNS – Domain Name Service A system that a network name server uses to translate text host names into numerical IP addresses to uniquely identify a device connected to the Internet.
no address in the local network (queries in the Internet). It forwards these queries to a computer/router that may be able to answer these queries. Normally, you enter the IP address of your home router (DSL router) as the standard gateway. IP Address A binary 32-bit number that uniquely identifies any computer connected to the internet.
Self PIN code The PIN code that is provided by the registrar for completing a connection via the WPS function. SSID By providing different network call signs, it is possible to operate various wirelesss at the same location. The SSID is set at the base station. To connect several base stations to the same network, they need to be set to the same SSID; this is then known as an ESSID (extended SSID). Subnet mask A subnet is a subordinate part of a network.
be provided to the registrar (e.g. the access point) when connecting to a network. Push Button Configuration(PBC): The access point and the devices to be connected to it all have a physical or virtual (software-based) button to set up a connection. When this is pressed, a two-minute phase starts in which the devices can join the network. 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.indd 63 After Sales Support Telephone: Internet: 1300 884 987 www.medion.com.au 63 29.08.
Wireless Range Extender P89137 (MD 86738) Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1 300 884 987 or write to us at: MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St. Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia MEDION Help Desk 1300 884 987 (Operating Hours : Mon-Fri 08 :30AM to 06 :00PM EST) Email: australia@medion.com 86738 EN ALDI AUS Content RC2.
WiFi Range Extender MEDION® P89137 (MD 86738) MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Hotline: 1300 884 987 Opening hours: Mon - Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST 11/12 Internet www.medion.com.au E-mail Support australia@medion.com 86738 EN ALDI AUS Cover RC1.indd 1 Instruction Manual N26968 29.08.
