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Adding the AirStation to a Wireless Network
If you have an existing wireless network, you can connect the AirStation to extend the wireless network range. Other
client devices (wired and wireless) will be able to connect to the AirStation to use the Internet.
Set up the AirStation as an Extender
The AirStation can rebroadcast an existing wireless signal to extend the range. However, the AirStation will maintain its
own SSID and security settings.
1
Set the mode switch on the back of the AirStation to “WB”.
2
Connect the AirStation to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
3
Move the AirStation next to the access point.
4
Open a web browser and enter the AirStation’s IP address (default is 192.168.11.100).
5
Enter the administrator password and log in.
6
Navigate to
Wireless
-
Wireless Bridge
.
7
If the access point supports WPS or AOSS, you can use either to connect the AirStation. Once the access point is
connected and its settings are displayed on the page, click
Apply
.
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8
You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point
from the available list of detected wireless access points. Set the wireless authentication and encryption to match
that of the access point and click
OK
. If the access point is not displayed, click
Search Again
to refresh the list. After
you are returned to the Wireless Bridge page, click
Apply
.
The AirStation should now be connected as a wireless extender. Configure the AirStation’s SSID and security settings
on
Wireless
-
2.4 GHz (or 5 GHz)
. Once you are finished, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the AirStation
to another location that is within range of the access point. Other devices can now connect to the AirStation to use the
Internet.
Set up the AirStation as a Repeater
If the AirStation is set as a repeater, it will rebroadcast an existing wireless signal and only use the access point’s SSID
and security settings. Devices within range of both the access point and the AirStation will automatically connect to the
stronger signal.
1
Set the mode switch on the back of the AirStation to “WB”.
2
Connect the AirStation to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
3
Move the AirStation next to the wireless access point.
4
Open a web browser and enter the AirStation’s IP address (default is 192.168.11.100).
5
Enter the administrator password and log in.
6
Navigate to the
Wireless
-
Wireless Bridge
.
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7
If the access point supports WPS or AOSS, you can use either to connect the AirStation.
8
You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point
from the available list of detected wireless access points. Set the wireless authentication and encryption to match
that of the access point device and click
OK
. If the access point is not displayed, click to
Search Again
to refresh the
list.
9
Enable
Repeater
to automatically use the access point’s SSID and security settings.
10
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
The AirStation should now be connected as a repeater. You can disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the AirStation
to another location that is within range of the access point. Other devices can now connect to the AirStation to use the
Internet.
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Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File
Once you have finished configuring your AirStation to your needs, you can save the current configuration to a backup
file. This file can be used to restore the AirStation’s settings when needed. For example, the AirStation will initialize its
settings after a hard reset. Instead of re-configuring the unit, simply use the backup file to restore its previous settings.
The backup file is not automatically updated when you make further AirStation configuration changes.
Save Settings to a Backup File
You can access Save settings by navigating to the
Admin
-
Save/Restore
.
1
On the Save/Restore Settings page, check
Back up settings
.
2
Check
Use Password
if you want to encrypt the backup file with a password. If you do, the system will ask for
the password when restoring settings with the backup file. The password may include up to 8 single-byte
alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
3
Click
Execute
. The Save As dialog appears.
4
Click
OK
.
Once the file has been saved to your system, do not rename the backup file. If needed, you can put the file into another
folder.
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Restoring Settings with a Backup File
Restore settings can be found on the same tab.
1
On the Save/Restore Settings page, check
Restore settings
.
2
The Browse field appears. Click
Browse...
to locate the backup file on the system.
3
Click
Execute
. The Restore dialog appears.
4
Enter the password if prompted. The password will be the one set when the backup file was created.
Please wait as the saved settings are restored to the AirStation. When settings are restored, all values (e.g. IP address,
wireless encryption key, login, etc.) are changed to the ones saved in the backup file.
Note:
The AirStation will not be able to restore settings if the backup file was created with a different version of the
AirStation firmware or a different product.
Replacing the AirStation
If an AirStation is no longer functional, you can replace it with another unit of the same model and use a saved backup
file to automatically populate settings on the new unit. The firmware on the new unit must be the same version as the
old unit when the backup file was created. If need be, downgrade the current firmware version to the previous one
before using the backup file.

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