GGM WAPAX1800 – How to configure Repeater Mode

GGM WAPAX1800 – How to configure Repeater Mode

Valid for the following references: 

• GGM WAPAX1800
• GGM WAPAX3600
• GGM WAPEXT1800

Requirment :

This product must be powered and connected via RJ45 to your network (router, Modem/Internet Box).

You must be able to use the terminal's administration interface with a PC.

Default IP address: 192.168.188.253

Your network card of your PC must be on the same network as the terminal

Go to your “network and sharing center” on your computer -> “change card settings”

Right click on the LAN network card (Local Area Connection) -> Properties -> Double click on internet protocol version 4 (IPV4)

Then enter an IP address different from the factory IP of the terminal in order to be in its “subnet” 

You can use the IP address range between 192.168.188.2 and 192.168.188.252

WEB browser Method

Launch a web browser and type http://192.168.188.253

Use admin as your password to log in.

Choose Menu on the left-> Wizard

Choose  Repeater Mode

Step 1 : Scan and select the network you want to repeat

Depending on the model, you will be able to use your terminal on the 2 frequency bands (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz)

Click SCAN and select the network to repeat:

Set the network information of the initial wifi network: 

• Encrypt: Choose the most advanced encryption mode
• Password: WIFI security key

Step 2 : Creating your WIFI network

Now indicate the terminal's WIFI network information (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz): 

• SSID: Name of your repeater
• Encrypt: Choose the most advanced encryption mode
• Password: WIFI security key

Step 3 : LAN Settings

Assign an administration IP address to your terminal. We advise you to use a static IP address (specific to your network or keep the default one: 192.168.188.253)

Warning: If you add several WIFI terminals in your network, each terminal will have a different administration IP address.

After restarting, your device is now ready to use