Manual de utilizare pentru extenderul Wi-Fi inteligent AT&T Air 4920 Airties

1. Introducere și Pesteview

The AT&T Air 4920 Airties Smart Wi-Fi Extender is designed to expand the coverage and improve the signal strength of your existing Wi-Fi network. It creates a seamless mesh network, allowing your devices to automatically connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal as you move around your home or office. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your Wi-Fi extender.

Figura 1: Față view of the AT&T Air 4920 Airties Smart Wi-Fi Extender.

2. Conținutul pachetului

Vă rugăm să verificați dacă toate articolele sunt prezente în coletul dumneavoastră:

• AT&T Air 4920 Airties Smart Wi-Fi Extender Unit
• Adaptor de alimentare
• Ghid de pornire rapidă (acest manual servește ca ghid complet)

3. Caracteristicile și componentele produsului

Familiarize yourself with the various ports, buttons, and indicator lights on your Wi-Fi Extender.

Figura 2: Față și spate view of the Wi-Fi Extender with labeled components.

1. 5 GHz Wi-Fi Indicator: Shows the status of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band.
2. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Indicator: Shows the status of the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band.
3. Power Indicator / On/Off Button: Indicates power status. Can also be used to turn the device on/off.
4. Butonul WPS: Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup to quickly connect to your router.
5. Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1 & 2): For wired connections to devices like computers, gaming consoles, or smart TVs.
6. Comutator pornire/oprire: A physical switch to turn the device completely off or on.
7. DC Power Input (12V): Conectați adaptorul de alimentare furnizat aici.
8. Buton de resetare: Used to restore the device to factory default settings. (Requires a paperclip or similar pointed object).

4. Ghid de instalare

Follow these steps to set up your AT&T Air 4920 Wi-Fi Extender:

4.1 Plasamentul inițial

For initial setup, place the Wi-Fi Extender near your AT&T gateway (router). Once paired, you can move it to a more central location in your home where Wi-Fi signal is weak.

4.2 Conexiune la alimentare

1. Connect the provided power adapter to the DC Power Input (7) on the back of the extender.
2. Conectați adaptorul de alimentare la o priză de perete.
3. Ensure the Power On/Off Switch (6) is in the 'On' position. The Power Indicator (3) should light up.

4.3 Pairing with Your AT&T Gateway (Router)

There are two primary methods for pairing:

Method A: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Recommended

1. Țineți apăsat butonul WPS Button (4) on the front of the Wi-Fi Extender for 2-3 seconds until the indicator lights start blinking.
2. În două minute, apăsați tasta butonul WPS on your AT&T gateway (router). Refer to your gateway's manual for the exact location of its WPS button.
3. Wait for the indicator lights on the extender (1, 2, and 3) to turn solid green, indicating a successful connection. This may take a few minutes as the extender updates its firmware and synchronizes with your gateway.

Method B: Using an Ethernet Cable (If WPS fails or is not preferred)

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to one of the Gigabit Ethernet Ports (5) on the back of the extender.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available LAN port on your AT&T gateway (router).
3. The extender will automatically detect the connection and begin pairing. Wait for the indicator lights (1, 2, and 3) to turn solid green.
4. Once paired, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable if you wish to use the extender wirelessly.

4.4 Plasarea optimă

After successful pairing, unplug the extender and move it to a location roughly halfway between your AT&T gateway and the area where you need improved Wi-Fi coverage. Ensure the extender is placed in an open area, away from large metal objects, concrete walls, or other electronic devices that might cause interference. Plug it back into a power outlet. The indicator lights should turn solid green again, confirming a good connection.

Figure 3: The Wi-Fi Extender connected to its power adapter.

5. Operating Your Wi-Fi Extender

Once set up, the AT&T Air 4920 operates automatically to extend your Wi-Fi network. Your devices will seamlessly connect to the strongest signal, whether from your gateway or the extender, using your existing Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.

Stare indicator luminos:

• Verde continuu: Excellent connection and operation.
• Chihlimbar/Portocaliu solid: Fair connection. Consider repositioning the extender closer to your gateway.
• Roșu continuu: No connection or poor signal. Reposition the extender or check connections.
• Clipește: During WPS pairing or firmware update.
• Off: Device is powered off or not receiving power.

Conexiuni prin cablu:

You can connect wired devices (e.g., desktop computers, smart TVs, gaming consoles) to the Gigabit Ethernet Ports (5) on the back of the extender for a stable, high-speed connection.

6. Întreținere

To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your Wi-Fi Extender:

• curatenie: Gently wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols.
• Ventilare: Asigurați-vă că fantele de ventilație nu sunt blocate pentru a preveni supraîncălzirea.
• Actualizări firmware: The extender typically receives automatic firmware updates from AT&T. Ensure it remains connected to power and your network for these updates to occur.
• Ciclu de alimentare: If you experience minor issues, try unplugging the extender from the power outlet for 10 seconds and then plugging it back in.

7. Depanare

If you encounter issues with your Wi-Fi Extender, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

8. Specificații

Figure 4: Approximate dimensions of the Wi-Fi Extender.