Xtend. Default Parameters Default IP: G SSID: Wireless-N 5G/AC SSID: Wireless-AC Wireless Ley: no. LED indicators POWER

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1 Xtend Available Modes: Wireless AP mode: In this mode the X-Tend acts as a Wi-Fi extender. It is connected to the existing network via a LAN cable and creates a Wireless access point. Introduc on: Thank you for purchasing this Merlin Product. Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the product. The documentation provided will allow you to fully enjoy all the features this unit has to offer. Please save this manual for future reference. Instruc ons: The Xtend is designed to extend the Wi-Fi in your home or small office when a router does not have enough range. 1. Power LED 2. LAN LED 3. WAN/LAD LED 4. WiFi/WPS LED 5. Power On/Off ( for Product B ) 6. WPS Button 7. Mode Selector 8. Reset Button: 3 seconds 9. LAN Port 10. WAN/LAN Port Wireless Repeater mode: In this mode the X-Tend acts as a Wi-Fi repeater. It will connect to the existing network through Wi-Fi and extend the signal using the same SSID. Default Parameters Default IP: G SSID: Wireless-N 5G/AC SSID: Wireless-AC Wireless Ley: no Router Mode: In this mode the X-tend will act as a router. In cases where only a DSL/cable modem is available the X-Tend can act as a router. It should be connected via LAN cable from the DSL modem and will create a Wi-Fi network. LED indicators POWER LAN & LAN/WAN WifFi/WPS ON: The Device is power on OFF: The Device is not receiving electrical power. ON: The Ethernet port is connected. OFF: The ethernet port is disconnected. Flashing: Transferring data to/from a network device Flashing: WPS connection is established or WPS signal of another device expected 1

2 Configuring in Wi-Fi Repeater mode: A) Using WPS button: Check that your router has a WPS button, usually at the back of the router. If it does please proceed with the following steps. If not please use the next method to configure the X-Tend. 3) Open a web browser and connect to the following address, or This is the default address for the X-Tend. If you are unable to connect to the X-Tend it might not in the default settings please try and reset the X-Tend and try again. To Reset the X-Tend, press the reset button for 10 seconds. 1) Set the selector switch to AP/Repeater mode. 2) Plug the X-Tend into a Wall Socket. 3) Press the WPS button on the X-Tend for 6 seconds. The Wi-Fi/WPS LED will flash for 2 minutes 4) With the 2 minutes press the WPS button on your router for 2 seconds. (The WPS settings differ from router to router, please refer to your models user manual if it has special configuration requirements) The X-Tend then connects with the Wi-Fi router automatically and copies over the settings. The SSID and passkey remains the same as that of the wireless router. B) Setting up the X-Tend wirelessly. 4) A login screen will appear enter the username and password here. The default username is admin and default password is admin. 5) After logging in you will see a screen such as the one shown below. Click on the Repeater wizard button. For this configuration, you will need a computer. 1) Set the selector switch to AP/Repeater mode and plug the X-Tend into a wall socket. 2) Go to your computers wireless connections screen. In there you should see an access point called Wireless AC or Wireless N. Select it and click connect. Wait for a few moments. 6) A list of all the WiFi network the X-Tend can see will appear. Select the one you want to connect to. 7) A new window will show up that will ask the passkey for that network. Please enter the passkey and select Apply. After applying the X-Tend will reboot and be available for access via the router s SSID and Passkey C) Setting up the X-Tend using a LAN cable. 1) Connect a CAT5/6 cable between the X-Tend and a computer. Plug the X-Tend into a wall socket 2) Please follow step 3 to 7 of the above configuration to setup in this mode. 2

3 Configuring Wi-Fi AP mode: 1) Set the selector switch to AP/Repeater mode and plug the X-Tend into a wall socket. 5) After logging in you will see a screen such as the one shown below. Click on the Router wizard button. 2) Connect a CAT5/6 cable between the X-Tend and a router. 3) Open a web browser and connect to the following address, or This is the default address for the X-Tend. If you are unable to connect to the X-Tend it might not in the default settings please try and reset the X-Tend and try again. To Reset the X-Tend, press the reset button for 10 seconds. 4) A login screen will appear enter the username and password here. The default username is admin and default password is admin. 5) After logging in you will see the X-Tend settings screen. Click on the AP wizard button. 6) In the AP Wizard screen please select your SSID and Passkey. When selected click the Apply button. 7) The X-Tend will now reboot. After rebooting the X-Tend will be available with the SSID and Passkey that was entered. Configuring Wi-Fi Router mode: In this mode the X-Tend can be used a regular Wireless Router. It is best suited when the user has a DSL/Cable modem but no other router. 1) Set the selector switch to Router mode and plug the X-Tend into a wall socket. 2) Connect the DSL/Cable modem with the Extend via a LAN (Cat5/6) cable. 3) Open a web browser and connect to the following address, or This is the default address for the X-Tend. If you are unable to connect to the X-Tend it might not in the default settings please try and reset the X-Tend and try again. To Reset the X-Tend, press the reset button for 10 seconds. 6) Next choose your WAN connection type. a. Dynamic IP: In this mode the IP address is obtained from the DHCP server or the ISP. No more configuration is needed. Please proceed to the wireless configuration. b. PPPoE (DSL Dial-up) is selected please enter the username and password you received from your ISP. Remember these fields are case sensitive. c. Static IP: If this type is chosen please enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and etc. 7) Next setup the wireless settings with a SSID, Security mode and Passkey and press Apply. 8) The X-tend will reboot and after a minute be ready for usage. Management via Web browser: 1) When accessing the X-Tend s settings the Wi-Fi configuration can be changed. Click Wi-Fi -> Basic Settings. Here the basic settings can be changed and optimized as per customers requirements. Please remember to click apply and wait for the X-Tend to reboot for the settings to take effect. 4) A login screen will appear enter the username and password here. The default username is admin and default password is admin. 3

4 2) Change default password: The default username and password can be changed. It is recommended customers change the default password as it can pose a security risk if it stays unchanged. a. In the web browser go to the X-Tend s IP address. Then click on Management -> Password. e.to confirm the computer is connected open the control panel and select network. Look for view network computers and devices. You should see an icon for the computer you added. If it is not there check that network sharing is turned on. b. Here the username and password can be changed. Please make a note of your new password on a piece of paper and save it on a safe place. c. Click the apply button to save the settings. The Xtend will log off. 3) Firmware Upgrade: Firmware upgrades a rarely needed. If wrong firmware is uploaded or if it is incorrectly uploaded the X-Tend can become unusable. In case you require a firmware update please contact the Merlin Support Centre for assistance. 4) Backup, Restore and Factory reset. a. In the web browser screen of the X-Tend click the Save/Reload Settings. This will display the page when the settings can be saved, loaded and the settings be reset. b. With the Save settings button all the X-Tend s settings can be saved to a file for safe keeping. c. With the Load settings field a previously saved configuration can be uploaded to the X-Tend. d. While the Reset settings will reset the X-Tend to factory defaults. 5) Adding wireless computer to X-Tend a. Log onto your computer. b. Click on the wi-fi (icon) or lan(icon) in the system tray located in the bottom right corner. 6) Adding a computer to the X-Tend using WPS 1. First check if your device is supports WPS in its operating instructions. 2. Log onto the computer 3. Press the WPS button on the X-Tend for 6 seconds. The Wi-Fi/WPS LED will flash for 2 minutes. 4. Within the 2 minutes please press the WPS button on your other device. 5. To confirm the computer is connected open the control panel and select network. Look for view network computers and devices. You should see an icon for the computer you added. If it is not there check that network sharing is turned on. c. A list will appear of all the networks that are available. Choose the one you wish to connect to. d. Enter the passkey if required by the network. A confirmation message will be displayed once the computer is connected to the machine. 4

5 7) Adding a wired (Lan) computer to the X-Tend a. Plug the X-Tend into a wall socket. b. Connect the enclosed Cat5/6 cable to the Computer and the other end to the X-Tend. c. To confirm the computer is connected open the control panel and select network. Look for view network computers and devices. You should see an icon for the computer you added. If it is not there check that network sharing is turned on. 8) How to configure your computer with a network IP address a. Log onto the computer b. Open Control Panel and click View network status and tasks. c. Click manage connections. Maintenance: 1) The device does not have any user-serviceable parts. Disassembling the device will void warranty. 2) Retain these instructions for future use. 3) Clean the product with a damp cloth and mild soap. 4) Do not immerse this product in any liquid such as water. FAQ: Q) The X-Tend isn t showing up as a wifi option on my phone. A) Check that the X-Tend is properly connected to a wall socket for it to get power. If it still does not show up. Please check the settings of the unit. Q) The wifi has very bad signal. A) If your device is setup as a repeater please check that it s powered up and the settings are correctly inserted. d. Right click on Local Area Network and select Properties. e. From the list select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). f. Then click properties. g. To manually set your IP address populate the following fields. IP address X (X can be from 2 to 254). Set the subnet mask to For the default gateway enter (this is the X-Tend s default address). LIMITED WARRANTY Merlin Products are covered by a limited one-year warranty policy. If the product suffers from a manufacturing defect, the customer will receive a replacement if claimed within 15 days of the purchase date. Otherwise, the product will be inspected for possible repair options. The product will either be repaired and returned free of charge, or replaced. All repair services past the one-year warranty period will be charged for any repairs that need to be made. If the client is located outside the UAE, or is otherwise unable to personally deliver the defective product to our service center or retail outlets, he/she may send it via post at his/her own cost. The repaired/replaced product will then be returned to the client via courier mail at Merlin s cost, as long as the warranty period is still active Important: This limited warranty DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear, accidents, damage during transit, misuse, abuse or neglect. Attempting to disassemble the unit will render the warranty null and void. 5

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