Renkforce AC1200 Owner's manual

Brand: Renkforce

Model: AC1200

Type: Owner's manual

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• The product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around, since it could be-

come a dangerous plaything for children.

• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows or falls even

from a low height.

• If you have any questions that are not answered in this manual, please contact our

technical service or another specialist.

Product overview

1 Recessed “Reset“ button

2 “WPS“ button

3 On/Off slider switch

4 LAN port

5 WAN/LAN port

6 Slider to select the mode

7 Status LEDs

Power (lit, as soon as the device is turned on)

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when attempting to establish a connection to your device)

WiFi LEDs (indicate the signal strength; 3 LEDs 100%; 2 LEDs 50% – 75%; 1 LED below

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Connection and start-up

• Plug the device into a mains socket.

• Depending on the application, align the antennas as shown in the two pictures.

• Use the mode selection slider (6) to select the desired mode. You can choose between the

modes “Repeater”, “Access Point” (AP) and “Router”.

• If you have selected the “Access Point” mode, connect the WAN/LAN port to a network port

on your router over an Ethernet cable.

• If you have selected the “Router” mode, connect the WAN/LAN port to the appropriate port

on your modem over an Ethernet cable. Turn on your modem.

• Turn the product on by means of the slider switch (3) (position “ON“) and wait until the start-

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Operating instructions

WLAN Repeater AC1200

Item no. 1902086

Intended use

The product features 3 operating modes “Repeater”, “Access Point” (AP) and “Router”.

“Repeater” mode is used to amplify your existing WLAN network and extend the coverage area.

“Access Point” (AP) mode provides a separate WLAN network.

“Router” mode is used to connect the devices that are connected to the product to the Internet

using your existing modem.

All operating modes allow you to connect your devices through WLAN or LAN to the product.

The voltage to the product is supplied by the mains socket, where the product is plugged in.

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If you use the product for other purposes than those described above, the product may be dam-

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Please read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. Please include these

operating instructions when you pass the product on to a third party.

This product complies with the applicable national and European Regulations. All names of

Package contents

• WLAN Repeater AC1200

• RJ45 cable

• Operating instructions

Latest operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads

or scan the QR code shown here. Follow the instructions on the website.

Symbols explained

The lightning symbol inside a triangle is used when there is a potential risk of per-

sonal injury, such as electric shock.

An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important steps in these operating in-

structions which should be absolutely observed.

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Safety instructions

Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention

to the safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any injuries/mate-

rial damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the

information in these operating instructions regarding the proper use of the

product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and

void.

• The product design complies with protection class II. Only a standard mains sock-

et connected to the public supply may be used as the power source for the device.

• If the product is damaged, do not touch it; there is a danger to life from electric

shock!

Switch off the mains voltage to the mains socket to which the power adapter is

connected (e.g., switch off at the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safe-

ty fuse and then switch off the corresponding RCD). Now disconnect the power

adapter from the socket and take the product to a specialized workshop.

• Check the product for damage before each use!

• If you detect any damage, DO NOT connect the product to the mains supply!

Danger to life!

• The product is only suitable for dry, enclosed indoor areas. Don’t let it get damp or

wet; never handle it, if your hands are wet!

There is a risk of a life-threatening electric shock!

• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong vibrations,

high humidity, moisture, combustible gases, vapours and solvents.

“Repeater” quick set-up via WPS

Please note that the mode selection slider (6) must be in the „Repeater“ position, if

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The repeater clones the WLAN name and password of your wireless LAN router dur-

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name so that you you are able to distinguish between your router’s wireless network

and that of the repeater’s.

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for about 6 seconds.

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• Press the WPS button on your WLAN router within 2 minutes. Alternatively, you could also

use the WPS function on the router’s web interface.

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your wireless network connection is shown by means of the 3 WiFi LEDs.

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WLAN password is the same as your router’s WLAN password.

Now you could also connect devices to the other two network ports.

Operating modes overview and web interface access

a) “Repeater” mode

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on the web interface (like setting the region and changing the login password) (see chapter

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• In either case, you should connect a computer or mobile device to the wireless LAN or to

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router password for the WLAN; otherwise your wireless local area network is not encrypted.

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and on again). Alternatively, you could use the IP address to open the web interface. Since

the repeater is already integrated in your network, you can look up the IP address of your

WLAN router. Please refer to the manual of your router.

b) “Access point” mode

• As soon as the access point is correctly connected to your router, it is usually ready for use.

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If the web page does not load, use the IP address to open the page. Since the AP is already

integrated in your network, you can look up the IP address of your WLAN router. Please

refer to the manual of your router.

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d) Log in to the web interface (all modes)

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• In the web interface select your region and your time zone.

• Then enter a new web interface password.

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But you can of course change other settings later.

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use the login password you have just created; don’t enter the default login pass-

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the second button to the left in the blue bar at the bottom.

• You could also change the two names of the WLAN networks (2.4 and 5 GHz).

• Now choose the WLAN encryption. We recommend selecting WPA2-PSK, which offers

the highest security. However, if you have devices, which only support WPA, select both

standards.

• Enter your WLAN password. Your password should consist of at least 8 characters and

include numbers as well as upper and lower case letters.

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is complete.

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to the new WLAN network.

If you would like to make other changes to the settings, click on the Setup button

in the lower right corner of the web interface or on the Wi-Fi button for the WLAN

settings. The current status of the device is shown under Status.

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click the second button to the left in the blue bar at the bottom.

• Select the Internet access type. If you have for example a DSL connection with your access

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• You could then also change the two names of the WLAN networks (2.4 and 5 GHz).

• Now choose the WLAN encryption. We recommend selecting WPA2-PSK, which offers

the highest security. However, if you have devices, which only support WPA, select both

standards.

• Enter your WLAN password. Your password should consist of at least 8 characters and

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is complete.

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to the new WLAN network.

If you would like to make other changes to the settings, click on the Setup button

in the lower right corner of the web interface or on the Wi-Fi button for the WLAN

settings. The current status of the device is shown under Status.

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).

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electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.

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click the second button to the left in the blue bar at the bottom.

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We recommend selecting “Bridge“, the second mode option listed in the dropdown menu.

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connects to your router as the default gateway. Thus you will be able to access your network

normally, even if your device is currently connected to the repeater.

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separate network.

• After that click in the list below on the WLAN that your repeater should use to connect to

or you wish to extend.

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the end of the name. You could however change the two names, is you like.

• Now you still need to enter the password of the WLAN network that you have selected

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• Last but not least, click the blue button to connect. Once the changes have been applied,

the set-up is complete.

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to the new WLAN network.

If you would like to make other changes to the settings, click on the Setup button in

the lower right corner of the web interface. The current status of the device is shown

under Status.

Positioning of the “Repeater”

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tion as shown in the following illustration.

• Try several locations and then select the best place with the best connection to your existing

WLAN router.

• At least 2 LEDs of the WLAN should be lit to indicate that your repeater is not placed too

far away from your router.

Resetting to factory settings

Proceed as follows to reset the product to factory settings.

• Plug the device into a mains socket.

• Use the slider (3) to switch on your device and wait until the start-up process has completed.

• Hold down the sunk button (1) for more than 3 seconds. Then release the button again.

• The product will restart with the factory settings. This process will last approx. 2 minutes.

Care and cleaning

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical solutions

since these could damage the housing or even impair operation.

• Always unplug the product from the power socket and disconnect all the connecting cables

before cleaning it.

• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product.

Disposal

Electrical and electronic equipment does not belong in the regular household waste.

Once the product becomes unusable, dispose of it in accordance with the relevant

statutory regulations.

Declaration of conformity (DOC)

We, Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declare that this

product conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive.

The full text of the EU conformity declaration is available via the following Internet

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Technical data

Operating voltage .................................100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 0.3 A

Ports .....................................................1x RJ45 LAN 100 Mbit; 1x RF45 WAN/LAN 100 MBit

WLAN ................................................... EEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, max. 300 MBit;

IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz, max. 867 MBit;

Transmit frequency range ..................... 2.412 – 2.472 GHz, 18.02 dBm;

5.180 – 5.240 GHz, 18.42 dBm

Encryption protocols .............................WPA2; WPA

Operation modes ..................................Repeater; Access Point; Router

Dimensions (W x H x D) .......................approx. 50 x 73 x 52 mm (without antennas)

Dimension antennas (Ø x L) .................approx. 10 x 91 mm

Weight ..................................................approx. 111 g

Operation conditions ............................. 0 °C to +40 °C, max. 10 - 90% rF

(relative air humidity, noncondensing)

Storage conditions ................................-10 °C bis +70 °C, 10 - 90% rF (noncondensing)

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