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Introduction
The Wi-Fi repeater is a combined wired /wireless network connection device
designed specifically for small business, office, and home networking requirements.
It allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple access points without
the need for a wired back bone to link them. It also works well with other 11 b/g
and 11n protocol wireless products
Wireless Indicator
Power Indicator
LAN Indicator
Reset
RJ45 Port
NOTE: if you need to reset the Blurex Wi-Fi repeater you need to press and hold the reset button
inside the tiny hole for 10 seconds
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Getting Started
Setting up a wireless infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown Below), Please do the Following
Package Contents
Before you use this router, please check if there is anything missing in the package,
and contact Blurex to Claim for missing items
1 x Wireless-N Repeater
1 x RJ-45 Networking Cable
1 x Quick installation Guide
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Connecting with web Browser
1. Plug the Wi-Fi repeater into the wall
socket.
2. Connect the repeater to your PC or
laptop using the included LAN cable.
3. Open any web browser and type
192.168.10.1 into the address bar.
The Login Screen will appear as in the
picture. Enter the User Name (admin)
and password (admin)
4. After logging in, click “Repeater”
(located in the top Wizard Menu) select “repeater” and click ‘Next’
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5. Select Your Router SSID name and if prompted to enter your router password
6. Click “APPLY” to Confirm. The repeater will restart
7. Wait a 30 seconds Your Wi-Fi Repeater is ready for use. Unplug the LAN RJ-45
Cable and follow the next step for optimal placement.
NOTE: if you need to reset the Wi-Fi repeater you need to press the reset button inside the tiny
hole for 10 seconds, Release & Hold Again for 10 Seconds
8. Repeater placement; Since the Blurex Wi-Fi repeater takes your existing Wi-Fi
signal and repeats it further, you want to place the repeater between your router
and the dead spot in your home or office. Place the repeater the farthest away from
your router BUT in a spot where it still gets a signal
so it can repeat it.
9. Please use the following diagram as an example;
10. Connecting to the repeater Click on the icon
located on the bottom right side of your desktop
The repeaters SSID name will be your existing routers
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name + RPT added to it.
For example:
Existing Wifi network name = MyNetworkName
New repeater name = MyNetworkName_RPT
If prompted to enter a 8 digit pin when connecting to repeater, click on Connect
using a security key instead
To log back into the repeater you need to first do the following;
1. Go to start Control Panel
2. Click on “View Network Status and Tasks”
3. Click on “ Change adapter Settings” located on the
left hand panel
4. Right click on “local area Connection” and select
“Properties”
5. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/
IPV4)”
Select the option “Use the following IP Address”
Input the following into the corresponding boxes
IP address = 192.168.10.20
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway = 192.168.10.1
Configuring in AP mode
1. Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater to a wall socket
2. Connect the repeater to your PC or laptop using the included LAN cable.
3. Open any web browser and type 192.168.10.1 into the address bar.
The Login Screen will appear as in the picture. Enter the User Name (admin) and
password (admin)
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4. Select “Ap Mode” and click next to continue
5. Rename Network to Desired SSID name and click Apply
How to Connect your Computer/Laptop with the Wi-Fi repeater
Adding wireless computers to the Wi-Fi Repeater
1. Log onto Computer
2. Open Connect to a network by right clicking the network icon ( or ) in
the notification area
3. Choose the wireless network from the list that appears, and then click Connect
4. Type the network security key or pass phrase if you are asked to do so and
then click OK. You’ll see a confirmation message when you are connected to the
network.
5. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open network by clicking the start button, and then clicking control panel. In the
search box, type network and then under network and sharing center click view
network and computer devices. You should see icons for the computer you added
and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
Note: If you don’t see icons in the network folder, then network discovery and filling
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sharing might be turned off.
Adding a wired (Ethernet) computer to the Wi-Fi repeater.
1. Plug the computer into the Wi-Fi repeater and the turn it on.
2. To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open network by clicking the start button, and then clicking control panel. In the
search box, type network and then under network and sharing center click view
network and computer devices. You should see icons for the computer you added
and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
Configuring via web browser
Wireless base configuration
Please click wireless Basic settings located at the web management interface, the
following message will be displayed on your web browser.
You could configure the minimum number of wireless settings for communication,
such as network name (SSID) and channel. The access point can be set simply
with only the minimum setting items.
Factory default and settings backup, restore
You can back up all settings to this router to a file, so you can make several copied
of router configuration for security reasons.
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To backup or restore setting, please follow the following instructions:
Please click save/reload setting located at the wen management interface, the
following message will be displayed on your web browser.
Firmware upgrade
The system software used by this router is called firmware just like any applications
on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one; your
computer will be equipped with new functions. You can also use this firmware
upgrade function to add new functions to your router, even fix the bugs of this
router.
Save Settings Press ‘Save….’ Button, and you’ll be prompted to
download the configuration as a file, you can please
save it as another file name for different versions,
and keep it in a safe place
Load Settings Press ‘Browse…’ to pick previously-saved
configuration file from your computer, and then
click ‘upload…’ to transfer the configuration file to
the router. After the Configuration is uploaded the
routers configuration will be replaced by the file you
just uploaded.
Reset Settings Click this ‘Reset…’
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Please click’ Management-> Upgrade Firmware’ located at the web management
interface, then the following message will be displayed on your web browser;
Click ‘Browse…’ button first, you’ll be prompted to provide file name of firmware
upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our website, and use it
to upgrade your router.
After firmware upgrade file is selected click ’upload’ button and the router will
start Firmware upgrade procedure automatically. The procedure may take several
minutes, please be patient
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser
or physically disconnecting the router from the computer. If the firmware you
uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to contact
the dealer of purchase and ask for help (Warranty voids if you interrupted the
upgrade procedure.)
Change Management Password
Default Password of the router is “admin”, and its displayed on the login prompt
when accessed from the web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change
the default password, since everyone can see it . This is very important when you
have wireless function enabled.
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To change password, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Management -> Password’ menu on the web management interface,
the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
Click ‘Apply ‘; if you want to keep the original password unchanged, click ‘Cancel’.
LAN instructions:
1. Connect the repeater to your computer with the LAN cable.
2. Go to “System preferences”
3. Click on “network”
4. Go to “Ethernet” on the left panel.
5. Click “advanced”
6. Go to TCP/IP configure IPV4 and choose “manual” instead of “using DHCP”.
Input the following into the corresponding boxes
IP address = 192.168.10.20
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Router = 192.168.10.1
To log back into repeater using a Mac
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