EX300 - Wi-Fi repeater Totolink - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wi-Fi repeater / range extender
Model	EX300
Brand	Totolink
Wireless standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Data transfer rate	Up to 300 Mbps
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi security	WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK
Modes	Repeater, access point
Ethernet port	1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
WPS button	Yes, for easy pairing
Antenna type	Internal (or 1 external, typical)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	100 x 65 x 35 mm (estimated)
Weight	Approx. 100 g
Power input	AC 100-240V via micro USB (5V/1A)
Power consumption	5W max
LED indicators	Power, LAN, WLAN, WPS
Reset button	Yes, pinhole
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Compatibility	Any standard Wi-Fi router
Setup method	WPS push button or web interface
Management	Web-based GUI (192.168.0.254)
Certifications	CE, FCC

Frequently Asked Questions - EX300 Totolink

How do I set up the Totolink EX300 Wi-Fi repeater?

You can set it up either via WPS push button or using the web interface. For WPS, press the WPS button on your router, then press the WPS button on the EX300. Alternatively, connect to the EX300's Wi-Fi network (default SSID: TOTOLINK_EX300), open a browser, go to 192.168.0.254, and follow the setup wizard.

What is the maximum range of the EX300?

The EX300 can extend your Wi-Fi signal up to 300 meters in open area, but actual range depends on obstacles and interference.

Can I use the EX300 as a wireless access point?

Yes, the EX300 supports access point mode. You can switch via the web interface to turn it into a wired access point when connected via Ethernet.

What security protocols does the EX300 support?

It supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2-PSK encryption to secure your network.

Does the EX300 have an Ethernet port?

Yes, it has one 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet port that can be used to connect wired devices or configure as an access point.

How do I reset the Totolink EX300 to factory defaults?

Press and hold the reset button (using a paperclip) for about 10 seconds while the device is powered on. The LEDs will flash to confirm.

What is the default IP address and login for the EX300?

The default IP is 192.168.0.254. Default username and password are both admin (unless changed).

Can I use the EX300 with any router?

Yes, it is compatible with any standard 802.11b/g/n router operating on the 2.4 GHz band.

How do I change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) on the EX300?

Log into the web interface at 192.168.0.254, go to 'Wireless settings', and change the SSID. You can clone your router's SSID and password for seamless roaming.

What does the LED indicator mean?

The LEDs show: Power (solid when on), LAN (link/activity on Ethernet), WLAN (Wi-Fi active), WPS (blinks during pairing).

USER MANUAL EX300 Totolink

Chapter 1 Product Introduction....2

1.1 Overview....2
1.2 Main Features....2
1.3 Appearance ....2
1.3.1 LED Indicators....2
1.3.2 Button and Port Description....3

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ....4

2.1 Connecting the device....4
2.2 Configure the PC....4

Chapter 3 Basic Setup....8

3.1 Login Web Interface 8
3.2 Quick Setup....9

Chapter 4 Advanced Setup ....12

4.1 Advanced Wireless Setup 12
4.2 System....13

4.2.1 LAN/DCHP Server....14
4.2.2 System Log....14
4.2.3 Admin Setup 14
4.2.4 Firmware Upgrade....15
4.2.5 Config Backup/Restore 15
4.2.6 Misc Setup 16

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Thanks very much for purchasing this Wireless N Range Extender. This guide will introduce you how this device work and how to configure it.

1.1 Overview

This is a 2.4G wireless range extender that is designed to expand your existing wireless network signals and coverage. Users can extend their wireless network just by placing this extender between the wireless router and wireless devices. So that it can make more wireless device to access Internet, such as iPads, iPods, Notebooks, Smart Phones, Game Consoles and TV. Generally, they can effectively meet users' demands for wireless Internet access on hard-to-reach areas.

1.2 Main Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11g/b standards for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN.
➢ Mini size, portable for users.
- Allows more users to share one account to access Internet.
- Easy plug and play, no configuration required.
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with one-click button.
Power ON/OFF button is easy for users to control the device.
- Low power consumption and no radiation.

1.3 Appearance

Two white electronic devices with visible ports and a black plastic plug inserted into one (no text or symbols)

EX150

Three white wireless devices with visible antennas and ventilation slots, arranged side by side (no text or symbols)

EX300

1.3.1 LED Indicators

Name	Status	Description
WiFi	OnBlinking	WiFi is on but no data transmitting existsSuccessful wireless connection with data transmitting
Extending	On	Connected with Upper AP has been completed
	Blinking	Connecting with Upper AP
	Off	No connection with Upper AP
LAN	On	Successfully connected with the LAN port and no data transmitting exists
	Blink	Successfully connected with the LAN port with data transmitting
	Off	There is no device linked to the LAN port

1.3.2 Button and Port Description

Name	Description
Power	This button can turn on/off the device.
RST/WPS	With the extender powered on, press the button for 1 second, it is WPS working. For 5~10 seconds, the device will reboot to its factory default settings.
LAN	This port is used to connect to PC.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

This chapter will tell you how to connect your PC and the device, how to configure the PC to make it access the web setup interface of the extender. So please read the following contents carefully to create correct connections and configuration.

2.1 Connecting the device

The extender provides one LAN port for PCs to connect. Please follow below steps to build a right connection between PC and this device.

1. Connect the LAN port to your computer's network interface.
2. Plug the extender into a wall outlet.
3. Press the power ON/OFF button to start the device.

2.2 Configure the PC

The default IP address of this extender is 192.168.1.254, the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can only configure the IP address of your PC manually. Please follow below steps to configure your PC correctly.

1. Right-click My Network Places on your desktop and choose Properties.

1. It will pop up the following window. Please right click Local Area Connection and choose Properties.

1. Double-click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) :

1. Configure the IP address manually, see below:

1. Verify the network connection between your PC and the device. Open a

command prompt, and type in ping 192.168.1.254, then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in above figure, it means that the connection between your PC and the extender has been established.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in the above figure, it means that your PC has not connected to the extender successfully. Please check it following below steps:

1. Check to see if your PC and the extender are right connected. The LED of LAN port and the LED on your PC's adapter should be lit up.
2. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is configured correctly. Since the extender's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.1\~192.168.1.253.

Chapter 3 Basic Setup

This chapter introduces how to configure the basic parameters of your wireless range extender so that it can get wireless signals from other AP/Router.

3.1 Login Web Interface

With a web-based utility, for example Google Chrome, the wireless N range extender is easy to configure and manage.

Connect to the extender by typing 192.168.1.254 in the address field of Web Browser. Then press Enter key.

It will show up the following page:

Click Setup Tool in the middle to enter the extender's setting interface. Then it will require you to enter valid User Name and Password.

Enter admin for User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click Log In button or press Enter key.

Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to using a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

Now you have logged into the web interface of the extender. The first page you can see is the current extender status.

On the left, it is a guide bar:

3.2 Quick Setup

Click Extender Setup on the guide bar to configure the basic parameters of this extender to make it repeater successfully.

By default, the extender is disabled. Please click Start to enable the extender's function:

Click Search AP to choose one available AP to connect.

Select one SSID that you want to repeater with and then click Select AP.

If the SSID you selected is encrypted, it will pop up below window reminding you to input the network key to connect. Click OK.

The interface will get back to main page which shows the information and encryption method of your selected upper AP. Please type in the right Encryption key to connect to it successfully.

After configured correctly, click Apply to make it work.

Chapter 4 Advanced Setup

The Advanced Setup includes Wireless and System settings. For wireless setup, since we have introduced the Extender's basic setup before, here we will mainly explain the Advanced Wireless Setup.

4.1 Advanced Wireless Setup

Click Wireless---Advanced Setup, you will see:

Channel Bandwidth: this is the spectral width of the radio channel. Supported wireless channel spectrum widths:

20MHz is the standard channel spectrum width.

40MHz is the channel spectrum with the width of 40MHz (selected by default).

TX Power: please refer to the description on the page.

Tx Burst: enable this function will make it easy for you to enhance the

performance in data transmission.

Preamble Length: this option is to define the length of the sync field in an 802.11 packet. Most modern wireless network uses shot preamble with 56 bit sync filed instead of long preamble with 128 bit sync filed. However, some original 11b wireless network devices only support long preamble.

RTS Threshold: determines the packet size of a transmission and, through the use of an access point, helps control traffic flow. The range is 0-2347 bytes. The default value is 2347, which means that RTS is disabled.

RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to send) are the mechanism used by the 802.11 wireless networking protocols to reduce frame collisions introduced by the hidden terminal problem. RTS/CTS packet size threshold is 0-2347 bytes. If the packet size the node wants to transmit is larger than the threshold, the RTS/CTS handshake gets triggered. If the packet size is equal to or less than threshold the data frame gets sent immediately.

System uses Request to Send/Clear to send frames for the handshake that provide collision reduction for an access point with hidden stations. The stations are sending a RTS frame first while data is sent only after a handshake with an AP is completed. Stations respond with the CTS frame to the RTS, which provide clear media for the requesting station to send the data. CTS collision control management has a time interval defined during which all the other stations hold off the transmission and wait until the requesting station will finish transmission.

Fragment Threshold: specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. The range is 256-2346 bytes. Setting the Fragment Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. The use of fragment can increase the reliability of frame transmissions. Because of sending smaller frames, collisions are much less likely to occur. However, lower values of the Fragment Threshold will result in lower throughput as well. Minor or no modifications of the Fragmentation Threshold value is recommended while default setting of 2346 is optimum in most of the wireless network use cases.

Beacon Period: By default, it is set to 100ms. Higher Beacon interval will improve the device's wireless performance and is also power-saving for client side. If this value set lower than 100ms, it will speed up the wireless client connection.

4.2 System

Click the plus sign beside the System menu to open up all the parameters contained, please see below:

4.2.1 LAN/DCHP Server

LAN IP: by default, the LAN IP is 192.168.1.254, you can change it by your needs.

Subnet Mask: by default, this value is 255.255.255.0, you can change it as well.

4.2.2 System Log

System Log shows the working status of the wireless extender, user can check the running status information here:

4.2.3 Admin Setup

Here you can change the login account name and password, and administrator email information. For this device, you need to create a new one. Then click Apply to make it work.

Admin E-Mail Setup: If you want to receive IP routing log, set up Email address and SMTP server to receive it.

4.2.4 Firmware Upgrade

This page allows you to upgrade the extender firmware to new version. Please note: DO NOT power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system.

4.2.5 Config Backup/Restore

This webpage allows you to save current settings to a file and reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default.

4.2.6 Misc Setup

Misc Setup provides Host name, Login page setup and how to run setup window settings.