WavLink AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Extender/AP WL-WN579A3 Manual

OVERVIEW

1. WPS Button
2. LED light
3. WAN/LAN
4. Reset Button

WPS Button:
Hold the WPS button on your router for few seconds, then press and hold WPS on this device for 8 seconds, the pairing process is established in 2 mins.
Reset Button:
Press and hold for 6 seconds to Reset the Extender.

LED INDICATORS

Default Parameters

Default password: admin
2.4G SSID: WAVLINK_N_xxxx
5G SSID: WAVLINK_AC_xxxx
Default IP: 192.168.10.1
Login: http://wifi.wavlink.com
Official website: www.wavlink.com
Technical support:support@wavlink.com

OPTION I

1. Plug the extender in a power outlet.
2. Connection.

• Via Wireless

Turn on your Wi-Fi and search SSID of this product on your wireless devices (smart phone, tablet computer, laptop, etc.) then connect to it.

For Windows users


For Mac users

• Via Cable
  Connect Ethernet cable to your PC/laptop and device LAN port, then you can start configuring the device.

3. Launch a browser from your laptop/PC or smart phone and enter wifi.wavlink.com or 192.168.10.1 in the address field.
   The default password is admin.
   
   
4. Select a language and set a new login password following the rules accordingly.
   
   
5. Mode selection

• Select "Repeater mode", then you can select an upstream router either manually or automatically.

• Select "AP mode", you can either keep the old SSID or create new ones; then set up a password according to the rules.
  
  
  

1. Press and hold the WPS or Pair button of your router (the duration varies due to different routers, please refer to your router manufacturer or ISP if you have trouble figuring out the pairing process).

2. Press and hold the WPS button of the device for 6 seconds till the status LED turns solid blue, signifying that the pairing process is completed.
   
   In AP mode, the wireless signal comes from the device.
   
   
   In Repeater mode, the wireless signal comes from the router.
   

Wi-Fi Password Management

For your network security, we suggest that you create a new Wi-Fi password if you use the extender mode. As for the setup of password, please refer to "Notes".

Firmware Upgrade

If you need to update firmware, please proceed as the following steps:

1. Download the latest firmware file on Wavlink website.
2. Extract the firmware from the downloaded file.
3. Log in to wifi.wavlink.com or 192.168.10.1, then choose "Setup" and select "Upgrade Firmware".
   
   
   
4. Click on Browse/Choose File to locate the firmware file.
5. Click on Apply, and wait for the firmware upgrade process to complete.

What is firmware upgrade and why do I need it?

Firmware fixes bugs for your device, contains new features, and improves the experience of using the product. For your device update and security, please ask us for help, wrong upgrade may damage your device and void the product warranty.
For more details, please visit our website www.wavlink.com Our Technical Support: support@wavlink.com

FAQ

Why doesn't the login page appear after entering http://wifi.wavlink.com?

• Make sure your PC is set to obtain IP address automatically.
• Make sure your PC is connected to the extender properly.
• Reboot your device and try again.

How do I restore the device to factory default setting?

• Press and hold the reset button of the extender for 6 seconds.

How do I choose the three modes?

• Please choose the mode that suits you, AP mode turns your wired network into wireless connection; extender mode enhances your network; router mode works as your main router.

I have enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless aceess control or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do before configuring and using the extender?

• If you have enabled those functions of your host router, you may need to disable them first, then follow "Option I" or "Option II" to complete the configuration.

What should I do if I can't have access to192.168.10.1 or wifi.wavlink.com on my android phone?

• We suggest you turn off your 4G signal first before you set up the network, then turn it on when the configuration is done.
  Please visit https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/faq.html details.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE NOTICE

This product includes software codes developed by third parties.
These software codes are subject to either the GNU General Public License (GPL), Version 2, June 1991 or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), Version 2.1, February 1999. You can copy, distribute, and/or modify in accordance with the terms and conditions of GPL or LGPL.
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