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Gembird WNP-RP-002 WiFi-Repeater Installation Manual

Setup WiFi-Repeater in Repeater Mode

This manual describes the steps to set up your Gembird WNP-RP-002 WiFi-repeater.

There are two ways to connect the repeater to your home router:

  • A: Via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
  • B: Manual Setup

A: Connecting the Repeater via WPS

This method uses the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature for quick connection.

  1. Press the WPS button on your router. (Most routers have this feature; consult your router's manual for details. A WPS indicator light will typically blink when WPS is activated.)
  2. Within one minute, press and hold the WPS button on your repeater for 5 seconds.
  3. Your repeater will now automatically connect to your router. During this process, the indicator lights on the repeater will blink frequently.
  4. When the setup is complete and your repeater is ready for use, it will broadcast a network with the same name (SSID) as your router, followed by .Ext..
  5. The password for this extended wireless network will be identical to your router's password.

Visual Description: An illustration shows a home router with a hand pressing its WPS button, and a WiFi-repeater with a hand pressing its WPS button. Wireless signal waves emanate from both devices, indicating connection.

B: Manual Setup of the Repeater

Follow these steps to set up your repeater manually.

  1. Plug the repeater into an available power outlet socket. Wait for approximately 1 minute for the repeater to boot up.
  2. Click on the network icon ? in the Windows taskbar to view available wireless networks.
  3. The repeater's network will appear in the list with the SSID WiFi-Repeater.
  4. Select the WiFi-Repeater network and click "Connect". Wait for a few seconds.
  5. You will be prompted for a password. The default password is: 12348765.
  6. Windows will establish a connection with the WiFi-Repeater. You may be asked to specify the network type; in most cases, select "Home Network".
  7. You are now connected to the repeater's network and can open the setup page via your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).
  8. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.10.1 into the address bar (not the search bar).

Visual Description: A Windows taskbar network icon (?) is shown, followed by a list of available wireless networks including 'WiFi-Repeater'. A 'Connect to a Network' dialog box appears, prompting for a 'Security key' with an input field for the password '12348765'. A web browser window displays the address bar with 'http://192.168.10.1/' entered.

A window will appear prompting for a login and password. The standard login is admin and the password is also admin by default.

Visual Description: A Windows Security dialog box prompts for a username and password for the server '192.168.10.1 at Wireless Repeater'.

  1. You are now in the main menu of the Gembird WNP-RP-002 WiFi-Repeater interface.
  2. On the top of the page, select "Repeater" mode (labeled 1).
  3. Click the "Site Survey" button (labeled 2).
  4. A list of all available wireless networks detected by the repeater will be displayed. Select your own WiFi network from this list by checking the checkbox in the "Select" column.

Visual Description: The Gembird WiFi-Repeater web interface shows options for 'Access Point', 'Repeater', and 'Client' modes. A 'Site Survey' button is visible. Below is a table listing available wireless networks with columns for SSID, BSSID, Channel, Type, Authentication, Signal strength, and a 'Select' checkbox.

The name (SSID) of your current network/router will now be visible in the "Network name" field. Below, you are asked to enter the password of your network. Note that this is case-sensitive!

You do not necessarily need to change the pre-entered settings. Ensure all settings are correct and enter your router's pre-shared key (the password).

Visual Description: Close-up of the repeater's web interface showing fields for 'Network Name (SSID)' and 'Key Value' (password), with labels indicating 'Name current network/router' and 'Your router password'.

Technically, the device is now ready for use. However, you have the option to change the name (SSID) and password of the repeater network (labeled 3). This will affect the network name visible on your phone, tablet, or PC. By unchecking the "Auto setup" checkbox, you can choose any name and password you prefer. For example, you can set the repeater to use the exact same name and password as your existing router, allowing your equipment to switch seamlessly between the router and the repeater.

If you have configured everything to your preferences, click "Save/Apply".

Visual Description: A 'Save/Apply' button is shown next to a 'Cancel' button.

  1. The repeater will now reboot with the new settings. Do not remove the repeater from the power socket until it has completely finished rebooting.
  2. Your repeater is now ready for use.
  3. Click the network icon ? in the Windows taskbar again to view available wireless networks. Your repeater will be visible under its new name. If no changes were made to the repeater name, it will appear as yourroutername.Ext. In the example below, the repeater is visible as WiFi-Repeater1.

Visual Description: A Windows network list shows 'WiFi-Repeater1' as a connected network.

  1. Select the repeater network (click on it) and ensure the "Connect automatically" option is enabled.
  2. Windows will ask for a password when you connect to the repeater network. Use the password from your router (or the password you created).
  3. Windows will now connect to the network of your repeater. Windows might again ask to select the network type; in most cases, "Home Network" is the correct option.
  4. Your PC now has an internet connection via the repeater.
  5. You can safely unplug the repeater from its power socket; it will retain its settings.

Visual Description: A Windows network connection dialog shows 'WiFi-Repeater1' with the option 'Connect automatically' checked, and a 'Connect' button.

Resetting the Repeater

If you need to reboot your repeater, unplug it from the wall socket and plug it back in after a few seconds. Alternatively, you can press the reset button located on the side. To perform a factory reset, press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds. After a factory reset, the repeater will broadcast its original network name, WNP-RP-002, and you can follow the installation procedure again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. I plugged in the repeater and connected to its network, but Windows tells me the connection has limited access or no internet access.

Your repeater needs to be set up before first use. This allows the repeater to connect to your router. Internet access via the repeater is only possible after the initial setup. Please use this manual to set up your repeater.

2. Windows asks for a PIN code when I try to connect to the repeater network. Entering the password (12348765) is not working here.

Windows may sometimes ask for a PIN code. However, setting up this repeater using a PIN is not possible. Please click on the blue link "Connect to this network without setting it up" to enable normal password authentication. (The Windows message may differ in different Windows versions).

Visual Description: A Windows dialog box asks 'Do you want to set up your network?' with an option to 'Connect to the network without setting it up'. A red cross (❌) indicates not to click 'OK', but to click the blue link.

3. When I press "Site Survey", nothing happens, or the list of found networks is not complete or stays empty.

WiFi networks broadcast their name (beacon) every 100 milliseconds. It's possible your network was momentarily missed. In this case, it's usually sufficient to press the "Site Survey" button again, or to refresh the webpage (F5) and press the "Site Survey" button again.

4. This manual is made for Windows users; can I also install the repeater with my iPad?

Yes, that is possible. Follow these steps to set up the repeater with your iPad (or any other tablet):

  1. Plug the repeater into a wall socket in a location within the network range of your router.
  2. On your iPad/tablet, go to 'Settings'.
  3. Have your iPad/tablet search for wireless networks in range. It should find a network named: WNP-RP-002.
  4. Connect your iPad/tablet to this network. The password is 12348765.
  5. When your iPad/tablet is connected to the repeater network, you can close the settings screen.
  6. Open Safari or another browser on your iPad/tablet and type 192.168.10.1 in the address field (not the Google search field).
  7. A login screen will appear. The login is admin and the password is also admin.
  8. The setup page of the repeater will now be opened.
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions and/or the remaining steps in this manual.

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