WIFI EXTENDER User Manual

WIFI EXTENDER User Manual READ CAREFULLY and DO NOT PANIC version 1.0 www.yachtrouter.com

CONTENTS 1. COPYRIGHT NOTICE... 3 2. RoHS COMPLIANT... 3 3. INTRODUCING YACHT ROUTER SOLUTION... 3 4. DISCLAIMER... 3 5. WARNING... 3 6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 3 7. ABOUT WIFI EXTENDER... 4 8. FEATURES... 5 9. SPECIFICATIONS... 5 9.1. WAN, LAN, Backbone networks... 5 9.2. Expanders and Extenders support... 5 9.3. Vessel-to-Shore WIFI... 5 9.4. Client-to-Vessel WIFI... 5 9.5. Mobile network... 5 9.6. Power, environment and dimensions... 5 9.7. Software features... 6 10. PACKAGING... 6 11. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS... 6 11.1. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Mini... 7 11.2. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Standard... 8 11.3. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Pro... 8 11.4. Connecting single WIFI Extender via PoE Ethernet cable... 9 11.5. Connecting multiple WIFI Extenders via PoE Ethernet cables... 9 12. SETUP PROCEDURE... 11 12.1. Synchronizing WIFI Extenders... 11 12.2. Reconfiguring WIFI Extenders... 11 13. LOCOMARINE LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY... 12 14. FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT... 12 15. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... 12 16. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS... 12 www.yachtrouter.com 2

1. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Locomarine d.o.o. reserves the rights to alter the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Locomarine d.o.o. assumes no responsibility for use of this manual, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties, which may result from such use. 2. RoHS COMPLIANT All models in the Yacht Router series comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Materials (RoHS) Directive. This means that all components used to build Yacht Router are RoHS compliant. The RoHS Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. 3. INTRODUCING YACHT ROUTER SOLUTION Yacht Router is a complete network infrastructure solution for yacht or boat of any size. Yacht Router devices will help you to easily install, setup and control Internet connection on your yacht. The most important part of Yacht Router solution is software that control complete system. It is designed by professionals specialized in yacht communication systems in collaborations with experienced yacht captains. The result is a system that is simple to operate, maintain and control. Underneath simple touch user interface, Yacht Router is a solution with industry level of reliability, performance and unprecedented level of security. 4. DISCLAIMER The contest of this manual are well prepared by Locomarine d.o.o. While we try to improve our equipment at all time, Locomarine d.o.o. shall incur no liability based on contest, updates or modification of the contest, or the lack of contents in this manual. 5. WARNING The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damages to the equipment or personal injury. Locomarine d.o.o. will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or installation of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following safety instructions before proceeding to installation or operation. 6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Do not open enclosure of the equipment if you are not qualified to do it. TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF WATER LEAKS INTO THE EQUIPMENT OR OBJECT DROPS INTO THE EQUIPMENT: Continue operating the equipment could cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your nearest distributor or dealer for service. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT: Improper disassemble or modification could cause electrical shock, fire, or personal injury. AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT WITH WET HANDS: Electrical shocks could be resulted if operating with wet hands. USE PROPER FUSE: Damage to the equipment or fire could be resulted if using improper fuse. TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF THE EQUIPMENT IS EMITTING SMOKE OR FIRE: Continue operating the equipment could cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your nearest distributor or dealer for service. DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID-FILLED CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. www.yachtrouter.com 3

7. ABOUT WIFI EXTENDER WIFI Extender is a device that will help you to extend Client-to-Vessel WIFI coverage on larger boats or yachts. It will automatically extend all WIFI Vessel networks. It connects to Yacht Router via single PoE (Power over Ethernet) cable for simultaneous power and data transfer. WIFI Expander is equipped with four additional LAN ports so you can easily connect more WIFI Extenders or LAN Extenders if you need direct cable connection. Each WIFI Extender features high-power WIFI b/g/n module (1000 mw) with built in antenna. Enclosure is IP65 protected for outdoor installations. WIFI Extender is compatible with all Yacht Routers except Micro. Yacht Router Mini can work with single WIFI Extender while Yacht Routers Standard and Pro support unlimited number of connected units. WIFI Extender can be customized with simple setup software. You can assign each LAN port on WIFI Extender to Vessel Network of your choice. For example, you can assign LAN port 2 and 3 to Owner network, port 4 to Guest network, while port 5 will be part of Multimedia network. If you need multiple WIFI Extenders you can use star or chain topology to provide connectivity no meter the size of your vessel. www.yachtrouter.com 4

8. FEATURES - high power Client-to-Vessel WIFI module (1000mW, b/g/n) - integrated Client-to-Vessel WIFI network antenna - 4x GbE LAN port (for WIFI Extender or LAN Extender) - powered directly from Yacht Router unit via PoE cable - IP65 for outdoor installations 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1. WAN, LAN, Backbone networks Ethernet WAN ports: not available Ethernet LAN/Backbone ports: 1-4 (customizable) Backbone PoE LAN ports: 1 Max. data rate on WAN/LAN/Backbone: 1 Gbps 9.2. Expanders and Extenders support WIFI/LAN Extender support: yes Max. number of supported WIFI Extenders: unlimited Max. number of supported LAN Extenders: unlimited PoE injector power outputs: not available Mobile/LAN Expander support: not available Max. number of supported Mobile Expanders: not available Max. number of supported LAN Extenders: not available WIFI/LAN Expander DC power outputs: not available 9.3. Vessel-to-Shore WIFI Not available. 9.4. Client-to-Vessel WIFI Max. number of networks: depends on connected Yacht Router Supported standards: b/g/n Max. data rates (Mbps): 100 Max. transmit power (dbm): 30 Max. transmit power (mw): 1000 Sensitivity of included antenna (db): 2.5 (integrated in enclosure) Antenna connector type (on device): not available 9.5. Mobile network Not available. 9.6. Power, environment and dimensions DC power supply input range (V): 10-28 AC power supply input range (V): not available Automatic switching AC-DC power controller: no Max. power consumption (W, without WIFI/LAN Extenders): 13 Operating temperature range ( C): -10 to +60 Operating humidity range (%, non-condensing): 5-95 Enclosure material: ABS Enclosure mount type: wall IP Protection: IP65 Dimension (mm, WxDxH, without antennas): 122x239x66 www.yachtrouter.com 5

9.7. Software features Hotspot: yes Supported Hotspot Client-to-Vessel network: depends on connected Yacht Router WAN bonding: not available Online Remote Support: yes Selectable WAN source for each vessel network: not available Detailed usage statistics: not available Flexible assigning of LAN ports to vessel WIFI networks: yes Customizable WIFI power output: yes 10. PACKAGING When shipped, the WIFI Extender is wrapped in a plastic bags that protects it from humidity. Device is then placed into a cardboard box. A bag containing accessory items is placed inside the box too. List of included accessories is included in the package. 11. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To install WIFI extender you will first have to open top cover. Once you open it you will notice IMPORTANT instructions on a label with following warning: WARNING: DO NOT PLUG PoE CABLE TO ANY PORT EXCEPT PORT 1 AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID A WARRANTY. DO NOT POWER WIFI EXTENDER OVER POWER INPUT (8-30 VDC) AND PORT 1 (PoE) AT THE SAME TIME AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID A WARRANTY. WIFI Extender is equipped with five LAN ports and power connector. Port 1 is Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable. It will accept data and power in the same time via single Ethernet cable so you will not need separate power supply to power WIFI Extender. Only Port 1 is PoE capable! If you plug PoE cable in Port 1-4 you will probably damage device that will void a warranty. In a following chapter we will explain multiple ways to connect WIFI Extenders. www.yachtrouter.com 6

11.1. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Mini Yacht Router Mini support only one WIFI Extender. There are two ways to connect WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Mini: 1. Using Gigabit PoE injector and Extender power cable (1 to bare wires) As Yacht Routers are not equipped with PoE port you will have to use Gigabit PoE injector (male, CAT5P-02, order separately) and Extender power cable (PSP-03, order separately) to combine data and power into single Ethernet cable. Plug one end of Extender power cable to female power connector on Gigabit PoE injector. The other end with bare wires connect directly to Yacht Router power connector as is it shown on a following photo where BLACK WIRE WITH WHITE STRIPE is positive and BLACK WIRE WITHOUT STRIPE is negative (ground). Positive wire is marked with sticker too. Plug Ethernet connector of Gigabit PoE injector into BACKBONE port on Yacht Router Mini. WIFI Extender will only work if it is connected via BACKBONE port. WARNING: WRONGLY CONNECTED CABLES CAN DESTROY YACHT ROUTER AND WIFI EXTENDER THAT CAN VOID THE WARRANTY. DO NOT POWER WIFI EXTENDER OVER POWER INPUT (8-30 VDC) AND PORT 1 (PoE) AT THE SAME TIME AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID A WARRANTY. Female connector on Extender power cable Extender power cable (PSP-03) Yacht Router power supply cable Ethernet cable on Gigabit PoE injector is plugged into BACKBONE port on Yacht Router Gigabit PoE injector (CAT5P-02) 2. Using separate power supply If you do not want to use Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution you can directly power WIFI Extender with dedicated AC/DC power supply (PSA-01, order separately). You can also provide direct DC power (8-30 V). AC/DC power supply (PSA-01) plugged directly into WIFI Extender www.yachtrouter.com 7

11.2. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Standard Yacht Route Standard support unlimited number of WIFI Extenders. The easiest way to connect WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Standard is with Gigabit PoE injectors (female, CAT5P-03, order separately). Yacht Router Standard is equipped with three DC power outputs marked as DC OUT 1, 2 and 3. You can use this power outputs to directly plug power connector from Gigabit PoE injector. Ethernet connector from Gigabit PoE injector plug into BACKBONE port. As one BACKBONE port and one DC output will be occupied with Gigabit PoE injector for Remote Vessel-to-Shore WIFI module you can use remaining two. It means that you will be able to directly plug two WIFI Extenders into Yacht Router Standard. DC outputs on Yacht Router Standards are powerful enough to power multiple WIFI Extenders on remote locations. Voltage on DC outputs is 24 VDC. Gigabit PoE injectors (female, CAT5P-03) connected to Yacht Router Standard 11.3. Connecting WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Pro Yacht Route Pro support unlimited number of WIFI Extenders. The easiest way to connect WIFI Extender to Yacht Router Pro is with Gigabit PoE injectors (female, CAT5P-03, order separately). Yacht Router Standard is equipped with six DC power outputs marked as DC OUT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. You can use this power outputs to directly plug power connector from Gigabit PoE injector. Ethernet connector from Gigabit PoE injector plug into BACKBONE port. As one BACKBONE port and one DC output will be occupied with Gigabit PoE injector for Remote Vessel-to-Shore WIFI module you can use remaining five. It means that you will be able to directly plug five WIFI Extenders into Yacht Router Pro. DC outputs on Yacht Router Pro are powerful enough to power multiple WIFI Extenders on remote locations. Voltage on DC outputs is 24 VDC. www.yachtrouter.com 8

11.4. Connecting single WIFI Extender via PoE Ethernet cable Once you connected all necessary cables on Yacht Router side it is time to connect it on a WIFI Extender side. If you have used Gigabit PoE injector on a Yacht Router side and you plan to connect single WIFI Extender then all you have to do is to plug Ethernet cable into PORT 1 (PoE) on WIFI Extender as it is shown on a following photo. WARNING: DO NOT PLUG PoE CABLE TO ANY PORT EXCEPT PORT 1 AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID A WARRANTY. DO NOT POWER WIFI EXTENDER OVER POWER INPUT (8-30 VDC) AND PORT 1 (PoE) AT THE SAME TIME AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID A WARRANTY. 11.5. Connecting multiple WIFI Extenders via PoE Ethernet cables Yacht Router Standard and Pro support multiple WIFI Extenders. It gives you ability to built complete network infrastructure for vessel of any size. You can use star and chain topology for your vessel networks. You can also use combination of both. To make complex networks you will need Extender cable splitters and Gigabit PoE injectors. On a following examples we will explain few possible connections. 1. Two WIFI Extenders in chain connection Extender power cable splitter (1 to 2, PSP-02) inject power to WIFI Extender and second Gigabit PoE injector Second Gigabit PoE injector (male, CAT5P-02) combines data and power for next WIFI Extenders Gigabit PoE injector (female, CAT5P-03) separate power and data from CAT5 (PoE) cable. Data goes to PORT 1 on WIFI Extender while power goes to Extender power cable splitter (1 to 2, PSP-02). CAT5 cable (PoE) carrying data and power from the Yacht Router CAT5 cable (PoE) carrying data and power from WIFI Extender into second WIFI Extender www.yachtrouter.com 9

2. Four WIFI Extenders in start connection CAT5 cable connencting some device (e.g. computer) Extender power cable splitter (1 to 4, PSP-01) inject power to WIFI Extender and other Gigabit PoE injectors Gigabit PoE injectors (male, CAT5-02) combines data and power for next WIFI Extenders Gigabit PoE injector (female, CAT5P-03) separate power and data from CAT5 (PoE) cable. Data goes to PORT 1 on WIFI Extender while power goes to Extender power cable splitter (1 to 4, PSP-01). CAT5 cable (PoE) carrying data and power from the Yacht Router CAT5 cables (PoE) carrying data and power from WIFI Extender into next WIFI Extenders On a Yacht Router website www.yachtrouter.com you can find more examples how to make complex vessel networks. www.yachtrouter.com 10

12. SETUP PROCEDURE Once you connect all WIFI Extenders to vessel network you must Synchronize WIFI Extenders. It is simple on-time process that you can do from Yacht Router Control Software from any supported system (Windows, Android, ios). We strongly suggest to use computer (Windows OS ) that is connected to the Yacht Router via Ethernet (LAN) cable to any Vessel Network port. If you are not using WIFI connection to the Yacht Router it could happened that you lost connection once you start synchronizing process as Yacht Router will temporary disable WIFI networks on WIFI Extenders. For more details read chapter 12.1. All Ethernet ports on WIFI Extender are part of BACKBONE network by default. You can reconfigure this setup with Yacht Router Configuration Tool. This software is supplied on USB stick that you received with the package. You can also download it from Yacht Router website www.yachtrouter.com. With Yacht Router Configuration Tool you can also setup WIFI transmission power of each WIFI Extender. It is sometimes necessary to limit transmission power to prevent overlapping of multiple WIFI Extenders. 12.1. Synchronizing WIFI Extenders Once you start Yacht Router Control Software click SETUP. Once you enter SETUP screen click Configuration under General Setup section. You will not enter Configuration screen. Under WIFI Extenders section you will see list of serial numbers of WIFI Extenders connected to the vessel network. Now click on SYNCHRONIZE EXTENDERS button and confirm. After few moments all WIFI Extenders connected to the vessel network will synchronize with the Yacht Router. BACK - back to Setup menu Serial numbers of WIFI Extenders connected to vessel network SYNCHRONIZE EXTENDERS button - once you click on it clink CONFIRM to synchronize WIFI Extenders 12.2. Reconfiguring WIFI Extenders To reconfigure default Ethernet port configuration on WIFI Extender you have to use Yacht Router Configuration Tool installed on computer with Windows operating system. This software will give you ability to assign each LAN port to Vessel Network of your choice. Only PORT 1 (PoE) cannot be reconfigured as it is permanently assigned to BACKBONE network. By default all WIFI Extender Ethernet ports are part of BACKBONE network. For instructions how to use Yacht Router Configuration Tool visit our website www.yachtrouter.com. www.yachtrouter.com 11

13. LOCOMARINE LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY Locomarine manufactures marine electronic products which are marketed and supported worldwide via the Locomarine distributor, dealer and partner network. Each and every Locomarine distributor, dealer and partner is committed to service and support the products in accordance with the market s needs and requirements. In addition, the Locomarine distributor, dealer and partner networks are obliged to support the products irrespective of who sold and installed the product. Locomarine Limited Factory Warranty for Yacht Router products can be downloaded from www.yachtrouter.com under Support/ Download section. 14. FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Locomarine d.o.o. declares that this Yacht Router device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 16. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS Locomarine d.o.o. cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. www.yachtrouter.com 12