Premier WR06 Homeline WiFi Repeater User Manual
USER’S MANUAL 
Introduction
Wi-Fi allows you to establish a wireless connection between your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and the internet. The strength of the Wi-Fi signal may vary: the further you are from your Wi-Fi internet router, the lower the strength of the signal will be. To ensure sufficient speed for your internet connection, or to get a bigger Wi-Fi range, you can use the Premier Homeline Wi-Fi Repeater WR06. The Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will strengthen and expand your Wi-Fi signal into areas it can’t reach on its own. Your repeater will connect wirelessly to both your internet router, and your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If your Wi-Fi network is password-protected, you will have to set up your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 according to the instructions described below. Please read this manual carefully, when using the product for the first time.
Parts & Buttons
| 1. WPS button | 4. Device status indicator |
| 2. Reset button | 5. Connection status indicator |
| 3. Signal strength indicator | 6. LAN cable connection point |
Configuration
In this section, we restrict ourselves to the functionality of Wi-Fi Repeater See chapter IV for other operation modes such as Access Point, WISP, or router/client.
A Wi-Fi repeater is connected wirelessly to your modem/router and wirelessly to the end device, such as laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Your current internet router is already broadcasting Wi-Fi up to a certain range. At the edge of its range, internet speed may be very low. In order to maintain sufficient speed, it is advisable not to install the Wi-Fi Repeater at the very edge of its existing internet range.
Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 can be set up using a computer or smartphone. Alternatively, you may choose to set up your repeater using WPS.
Setting up your repeater using your computer or smartphone
Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 into an empty power outlet, and wait for the Device status indicator (4) to dim. Using your computer or smartphone, go to your Wi-Fi settings. Find and connect to your repeater’s network SSID WR06-XXXX(2.4G) or WR06-XXXX(5G). The default password is 12345678.
On the landing page, select Scan Router to search for a local Wi-Fi network. Input your Wi-Fi router password. A notice will appear. Press OK. Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will reboot, after which setup is completed.
Passwords:
There are several passwords:
- The Wi-Fi of your modem has a password.
- The access of the webpage to configure the repeater has name and password admin and admin
- The Wi-Fi of the repeater has a password. This is default 12345678. For security, it is recommended to change this password.
Setting up your repeater using WPS
Using the WPS button on the Wi-Fi Repeater, you may automatically connect to your local WiFi network without having to configure any settings such as passwords. Please note your connecting device should also either have a WPS button, or a WPS function integrated. If the WPS connection fails, this may indicate your router’s WPS mode is not compatible with the Wi-Fi Repeater’s WPS mode.
Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 into an empty power outlet, and wait for the Device status indicator (4) to dim. Briefly press the WPS button (1) on your Wi-Fi Repeater. The Device status indicator will start blinking. Then, press the WPS button on your router within two minutes to connect instantly. You may need to press and hold your router’s WPS button for at least 3 seconds. Please refer to your router’s manual for more information. Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will reboot, after which setup is completed.
NOTE: If you wish to connect to a different Wi-Fi network while your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 was already configured before, reset your Wi-Fi Repeater first by pressing the Reset button (2) for 5 seconds. The Wi-Fi Repeater will then reset, and restart itself.
Connecting a device to your repeater
Search for new Wi-Fi connections from your device. Select WR06-XXXX(2.4G) or WR06XXXX(5G).
The 5GHz connection is quicker and will automatically select Wi-Fi-AC if this is available on both devices. The default password is 12345678.
Connecting a device to your repeater using WPS
You may also choose to connect any WPS compatible device to your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 using the same method provided when setting up your repeater. Briefly press the WPS button (1) on your Wi-Fi Repeater. The Device status indicator (4) will start blinking. Then, press the WPS button on your device within two minutes to connect.
Other components and possibilities of the Wi-Fi Repeater
The Premier Homeline Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 has many possibilities. The most frequently used function is the ‘Repeater’ function. Your WR06 will be wirelessly connected to your router, and wirelessly connected to end devices such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
Your WR06 may also be set up as Access Point or AP. As an Access Point, your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 is connected directly to your modem using a LAN cable. The Access Point uses the full Wi-Fi capacity of the Premier Homeline WR06 to ensure connection to your end device.
Alternatively, you may also set the device as a Router or Client. This means that you use a Wi-Fi connection to your router and a cable connection to your end device. Using an ethernet cable, the LAN cable connection point at the bottom of the unit can be used to connect to your router, computer, printer, IP camera, or any other wired network device.
If you experience problems with IP addresses on the end devices, then the WISP function may be interesting for you. Also when you like to use a repeater on a hotspot, camping, hotel, etc., you may need to use WISP.
- Access point configuration
Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 into an empty power outlet, and wait for the Device status indicator (4) to dim. Using your computer or smartphone, go to your Wi-Fi settings. Find and connect to your repeater’s network SSID WR06-XXXX(2.4G) or WR06-XXXX(5G). The default password is 12345678. Then, scan the QR code, or enter http://premier.repeater in your browser heading. A login screen will prompt. Here, the default username is admin and the default password is admin. Please note both username and password are case sensitive. On the landing page, select Access Point, optionally change the password to enhance security, and press ‘Save above settings and reboot’. Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will reboot, after which setup is completed. - WISP configuration
WISP is only used when there is an IP address problem, e.g. because too many devices are in between the repeater and the real internet connection. With a normal modem in your home, WISP is usually not necessary. The setup of WISP is as follows:
Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 into an empty power outlet, and wait for the Device status indicator (4) to dim. Using your computer or smartphone, go to your Wi-Fi settings. Find and connect to your repeater’s network SSID WR06-XXXX(2.4G) or WR06- XXXX(5G). The default password is 12345678. Then, scan the QR code, or enter http://premier.repeater in your browser heading. A login screen will prompt. Here, the default username is admin, and the default password is admin. Please note both username and password are case sensitive. On the landing page, select WISP. In the next page, you set the ‘WAN Access type’ to DHCP Client. Optionally change the password to enhance security.
Select Scan Router to search for a local Wi-Fi network. Input your Wi-Fi router password. Press ‘Next’. Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will reboot, after which setup is completed. - Client/Router configuration
Plug the Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 into an empty power outlet, and wait for the Device status indicator (4) to dim. Using your computer or smartphone, go to your Wi-Fi settings. Find and connect to your repeater’s network SSID WR06-XXXX(2.4G) or WR06-XXXX(5G). The default password is 12345678. Then, scan the QR code, or enter http://premier.repeater in your browser heading. A login screen will prompt. Here, the default username is admin, and the default password is admin. Please note both username and password are case sensitive. On the landing page, select Client, and then Scan Router to search for a local Wi-Fi network. Input your Wi-Fi router password. Press ‘Next’. A notice will appear. Press OK. Your Wi-Fi Repeater WR06 will reboot, after which setup is completed.
Troubleshooting
- I may have set up the Wi-Fi Repeater wrongly, and want to change the settings.
Answer: Please reset your Wi-Fi Repeater. First, plug the repeater in a power outlet and wait until the Device status indicator dims. Then, press the Reset button (2) for 5 seconds. The Wi-Fi Repeater will then reset, and restart itself. - I have connected the Wi-Fi Repeater using WPS with the internet router, but cannot log in or cannot detect the Premier Homeline WR06 network.
Answer: Some internet modems do have a WPS button, but that is deactivated or equipped with a different password. In that case, you need to set the connection between the Repeater and the internet modem as stated in chapter III, part 1: Setting up your repeater using your computer or smartphone. - I want to set up the repeater using my PC but cannot connect using the LAN cable.
Answer: You need to plug one side of the LAN cable in the repeater, and the other side of the cable in the PC. This connection needs to be direct, without any other device in-between. If the repeater was set up before, please reset the repeater. Please also temporarily turn off your PC’s Wi-Fi. Also, your PC needs to be set to ‘Obtain IP address automatically, which is commonly the case. If your PC is set to a fixed IP address or Proxy, please temporarily set your PC to ‘Obtain IP address automatically.’ This setting can be found under ‘Start’ – ‘Control Panel’ – ‘Network’ – ‘Adapter Settings’ – ‘LAN connection’ – ‘Properties’ – ‘Internet Protocol version 4 (IP / IP4)’. Make sure to write down the current settings before choosing ‘Obtain IP address automatically’ and ‘OK’. After the repeater is set up, you need to enter the original settings. *** Depending on your Windows version, some options may have a different name, e.g. ‘Network Center instead of ‘Network’. - My repeater is set up, but I cannot access the internet with my phone or tablet.
Answer: Please check your password. Make sure you first place the Wi-Fi Repeater near the internet router to configure. Afterward, you may plug the repeater into a more distant power outlet. If still unable to connect to the internet, you are advised to change the security type of your modem, and update to the latest software version of your internet modem. - My internet connection has not been set up using a regular modem with a Wi-Fi/wired connection. Instead, I have set up several separate components, such as a modem, router, Wi-Fi-router or Access Point, and more. The Wi-Fi Repeater isn’t working.
Answer: The Wi-Fi Repeater is designed for standard internet connections with an integrated modem / Wi-Fi box. You may have a problem because of IP NAT. Please use an integrated modem/Wi-Fi box or reconfigure your network. - I’m using MAC address filtering, but cannot connect my repeater.
Answer: The MAC address on the label of the repeater is the MAC address of the cable connection.
Please turn off MAC address filtering in your internet modem, and then connect the Wi-Fi
Repeater by following the steps described in the manual.
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