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User Guide Wireless Network ExtenderModel # WCB5200xxxx-xxxx-000 rev. 1

Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Getting to Know the Extender 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Installing the Extender 7 Syncing Wi-Fi 7 Connecting the Extender 8 Accessing the Extender’s Settings 10 Status 12 Wireless Setup 13 MoCA Setup 19 1

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderAdvanced Setup 20 Specications 23 Notices 25 Warranty 25 Important Safety Instructions 26 FCC Class B Equipment 27 Important Note on WiFi 28 Contact Information 29 Technical Support 29 2

Introduction e Actiontec WCB5200 is a wireless network extender with dual concurrent radios supporting both 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and 802.11ac (5GHz). is allows the Extender to connect to everything from legacy wireless laptops, computers, and gaming platforms, up to the most current (and future) Apple and Android tablets, laptops, media platforms, and smartphones. e Extender works by being placed in a central location of the home, or in a location where the existing wireless signal is weak, and then being physically connected directly to your gateway/modem. is physical connection not only extends the signal, but allows the Extender to import and automatically congure itself with the same network ID/SSID and password currently in use and congured on the existing gateway/modem. is means that wherever you are in your house, your WiFi tablet, laptop, phone, or wireless device will automatically connect to the Internet without anyone having to nd a new network name or entering additional security keys. For users with newer mobile devices, tablets, and laptops, connections through the 5GHz radio can markedly increase the performance and speed of your Wi-Fi connection, while freeing up the 2.4GHz band for legacy or older devices. 3

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderFeatures •2.4GHz and 5GHz dual concurrent 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi radios •5GHz 802.11ac WiFi radio •Four Ethernet ports (Gigabit) •One coaxial port (MoCA 2.0) •Integrated wireless networking with 2x2 802.11n and 2x2 802.11ac access point •Multiple security oerings, including, MAC address ltering, and WPA •Other options include WMM, IP address management, carrier remote support and management, and upgradable rmware 4

Getting to Know the Extender is chapter describes the location and uses of the Extender’s LEDs, ports, and buttons. Front Panel e front panel features LEDs that illuminate green when power, available ports, and/or wireless bands are functioning and in use. 5Power2.4GHz radioLANCoax5GHz radio

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderBack Panel •Power port: used to connect the power adapter (external, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU, or external, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU) to the Extender. •Reset button: restores the Extender back to the original factory default settings when held down for at least 10 seconds. •Coax port: used for connecting the Extender to a coaxial network. •Four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch: used for directly connecting the Extender to the gateway/modem or other Ethernet devices. •Labels: indicate the factory default GUI access username and password, network SSID names, and security keys. 6

Installing the Extender ere are two parts to installing an Extender: Syncing Wi-Fi (see below), and Connecting the Extender (see page 8). Syncing Wi-Fi To sync the Extender with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings: 1. Place the Extender next to the gateway/modem. 2. Plug the Extender’s power adapter into the Power port of the Extender, and the other end into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Press the WPS button on both the Extender and the gateway/modem simultaneously for ten seconds. 4. Make sure the WPS button on the Extender is glowing green. If the WPS button glows red, try syncing the Wi-Fi settings again. e Extender can also be manually congured to connect with the gateway/modem’s wireless network (see “Wireless Setup” on  page 14). e Extender is now synced with the gateway/modem’s Wi-Fi settings. Unplug the Extender and its power cable and continue on to the next section of this chapter, “Connecting the Extender.”" 7

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderConnecting the Extender Now that the Extender is synced with the gateway/modem’s wireless network, it can be connected to the gateway/modem’s MoCA network and placed in another area or room of the home/oce. To do this: 1. Place the Extender in an area where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or spotty. A coaxial outlet must be available nearby. 2. Connect the included coaxial cable into the Coax port on the rear panel of the Extender. 3. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable into the nearby coaxial outlet. 4. Plug the Extender’s power adapter into the Power port of the Extender, and the other end into an electrical wall outlet. 5. If applicable, connect an Ethernet cable between one of the Extender’s LAN ports and the Ethernet port of a non-wireless device (wireless devices will connect via the wireless network). e conguration should look similar to the gure, below: 8

Installing the Extender6. Wait until the Coax and Wireless LEDs on the front panel of the Extender glow green. is may take a few minutes. The Extender is now synced, installed, and extending the gateway/modem’s wireless network in a previously weak area. Using the wireless network will be a seamless experience, as the wireless devices will switch between connecting to the Extender and the gateway/router automatically. Using a Coaxial Splitter If another device is using the coaxial outlet needed from step 3 in the previous procedure, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the coaxial outlet. 2. Connect a coaxial cable between the coaxial outlet and the single port on a two-way coaxial splitter. 3. Connect the coaxial cable disconnected in step 1of this procedure to one of the dual ports on the splitter. 4. Connect a coaxial cable between the Coax port of the Extender and the other dual port on the splitter. e nal conguration should be similar to the inset in the gure on the previous page. 9

Accessing the Extender’s Settings e Extender features an onboard graphical user interface (GUI) that includes user-congurable settings. Some of these settings should be accessed by experienced network technicians only. To congure the network settings of the Extender: 1. Ensure that the Extender is connected to a gateway/modem’s MoCA coaxial network, and that both devices are powered on. 2. On a computer connected to the same network as the gateway/modem and Extender, log in to the gateway/modem’s GUI. e IP address for this log in will vary between dierent gateway/modems. 3. e gateway/modem’s GUI appears. Find the Extender by its MAC ID from the list of connected devices or status screen. e MAC ID of the Extender is provided on a sticker located on the rear panel of the Extender. 4. Write down the IP address of the Extender. 5. Enter the IP address written down in step 4 in the address box of the web browser." 10

WCB5200 Wireless Network Extender6. e Extender’s Status screen appears. Enter the Extender’s username and password (found on the label located on the back panel of the Extender) in the User Name and Password text boxes in the upper right corner of the Status screen. e Extender’s GUI’s Status screen appears, as shown below: 11

Accessing SettingsStatus e rst GUI screen that appears is the Status screen, which can also be generated by clicking the Status icon in the menu bar. is screen contains basic information about the Extender’s wireless status, network stations, and product information about the Extender. ere are no congurable settings available in this screen. 12

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderWireless Setup Clicking the Wireless Setup icon from the menu bar of any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Wireless Network List screen. Additional wireless settings can be accessed from the menu on the le side. ese settings congure various aspects of the Extender’s wireless network, and the majority of them should be adjusted by an experienced network technician only. e exceptions are the settings contained in the Basic Setup screen. Wireless Network List Selecting Wireless Network List generates the Wireless Network List screen (above). is screen displays various parameters of the Extender’s wireless networks. 13

Accessing SettingsBasic Setup e Basic Setup wireless network screen contains various settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network, which are described below. When nished adjusting the settings in this screen, click Apply. Multiple SSID is option allows the user to setup dierent SSIDs (wireless networks) with dierent parameters. Select the option desired from the Multiple SSID drop-down menu. Wireless Radio is option turns the Extender’s wireless radio on and o. 14

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderSSID Enable is option controls whether or not the name of the network is broadcast to other wireless devices (usually, in the device’s available wireless network list). Select Enable or Disable by clicking in the appropriate radio button. Wireless Band is option allows the user to select the bandwidth at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. Wireless Network Name If changing the name of the Extender’s wireless network, enter the new name in this text box. Wireless Channel Width is option allows the user to select the channel width at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. We recommend using the default setting. Extension Channel is option allows the user to select the extension channel for the Extender’s wireless radio. We recommend using the default setting. Wireless Channel Number is option allows the user to select the channel number at which the Extender’s wireless radio will operate. We recommend leaving the channel number as is. e Extender and the gateway/router it is connected to will automatically scan for the best channel at every boot up. Wireless Security Type is option allows the user to select the type of security applied to the Extender’s wireless network. 15

Accessing SettingsPassword Phrase is option allows the user to enter a custom password phrase or value. Wireless Security e Wireless Security screen allows the user to apply wireless security to the Extender’s wireless network. is screen should be accessed by experienced network technicians only. 16

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderWPS e WPS screen allows the Extender to accept wireless clients via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), an automatic wireless network connection protocol. Only experienced network technicians should congure the settings in this screen. Advanced Wireless Setup e Advanced Wireless Setup screen allows the Extender to be congured with multiple SSIDs (network names). 17

Accessing SettingsWireless Access Control e Wireless Access Control screen contains a number of advanced settings regarding the Extender’s wireless network. Only experienced network technicians should congure these settings. 18

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderMoCA Setup Clicking the MoCA Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the MoCA Coax Setup screen. is screen allows the user to adjust various settings regarding the Extender’s MoCA coaxial connection. ese settings should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only. 19

Accessing SettingsAdvanced Setup Clicking the Advanced Setup icon from any of the Extender’s GUI screens generates the Management screen, along with other advanced settings accessed through the menu on the le side. ese settings congure various administrative aspects of the Extender and its GUI. ey should be adjusted by experienced network technicians only. Management e Management screen (above) allows the Extender’s IP address settings to be modied. Only experienced network technicians should change these settings. 20

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderFactory Default e Factory Default advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s factory default settings to be reapplied, erasing all current settings. Click Restore Default Settings to restore the Extender to its factory default state. Firmware Upgrade e Firmware Upgrade advanced setup screen allows the Extender’s rmware to be upgraded. Once the upgrade le has been downloaded and located, click Start to Upgrade. 21

Accessing SettingsLanguage e Language advanced setting screen allows the user to apply another language to the Extender’s GUI. Select the language from the Language drop-down menu, then click Apply. 22

Specications Model Number WCB5200 Wireless Wi-Fi (a, b, g, n, ac) WPA, WPA2 WMM Wi-Fi Protected Setup IP Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac IEEE standard 5GHz/2.4GHz LAN Connections Ethernet ports (4): 10/100/1000 Coaxial port (1): MoCA 2.0 LED Indicators Power, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, LAN, Coax, WPS Antennas 2x2: internal 2.4 GHz 2x2: internal, 5 GHz 23

WCB5000 Wireless Network ExtenderPower External, 12V DC, 1.5A, made by Ktec, model #KSASB0241200150HU External, 12V DC, 2.0A, made by Actiontec, model #WA-24Q12FU Regulatory FCC part 15B and 15C, UL Environmental Operating temperature - 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature - 0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF) Operating humidity - 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude: -197 . to 7000 . Note: Specications are subject to change without notice. 24

Notices Warranty is product has a one-year Limited Hardware Warranty and 90-day free soware updates from date of purchase. Local Law is Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specic legal rights. e customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Statement shall be deemed modied to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. Go to http://www.actiontec.com/products/warranty.php for more information. 25

WCB5200 Wireless Network ExtenderImportant Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following: •Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement; only clean with dry cloth. •Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus including ampliers that produce heat. •Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. •Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual,  if applicable. Coaxial Cable If applicable, the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connected to the Earth at the building entrance per ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, “Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable,” or in accordance with local regulation 26

NoticesFCC Class B Equipment is 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. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by implementing one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the device; •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; •Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected (applicable only to powerline products); •Consult the dealer or an experience radio or television technician  for help. Modications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 27

Noticese maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comp with the e.i.r.p. limits specied for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. e transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contact Information For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact: Actiontec Electronics, Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 United States Phone: (408) 752-7700 Fax: (408) 541-9003 Technical Support Go to www.actiontec.com/support for product support, updates, and more information including: •Firmware updates •Troubleshooting •Registration •FAQs Technical Support Phone Number United States: 1-888-436-0657 29