Comfast CF-XR186 User manual
Version ：V1.0
Wireless Expander/ Repeater
Introduction
1.1、Product Structure:
Network port status light:
Blue is always on to indicate normal network cable
access
Power indicator:
Blue is always on to indicate the power is on
Steady red indicates that the trunk signal is
weak
Steady blue indicates that the trunk signal is
strong
Steady green indicates that the device is
connected to WiFi
WiFi status light:
Tip:Hold down the RESET key for 5 seconds
to reset the device
admin
192.168.10.1
10:03
English
Set Password
COMFAST-XXXX_2G
COMFAST-XXXX_2G
10:03
Tip: When logging in for the first time, the login interface will pop up
automatically.There are two cases when there is no login interface:
First, the mobile phone itself does not support pop-up windows; Second,
once set, once again enter the interface, you need to manually,Manual
entry method: Open the mobile phone browser, enter "192.168.10.1" in
the address bar.
3.4、After setting the password for the first time, it will automatically enter
the repeater scanning page. Set the trunk then choose SSID of the
repeater, enter the upper routing password and click Save to complete the
repeater, reconnect to the wireless network to access the Internet, the
wireless password is the superior routing password (the expanded signal
will be in the superior Add "-2G / 5G" suffix such as XXXX-2G / 5G after
the WiFi name.
Relay installation steps
2
2.1. Plug in the power supply, wait for 1-2 minutes, and connect to WiFi
"COMFAST_XXXX_2G" or "COMFAST_XXXX_5G"
2.2. Click the WiFi signal "COMFAST_XXXX_2G" or "COMFAST_XXXX-
_5G" to pop up the login interface, enter the password "admin" in the
password box, and click "Set Password".
Tip: When logging in for the first time, the login interface will pop up
automatically.There are two cases when there is no login interface:
First, the mobile phone itself does not support pop-up windows; Second,
once set, once again enter the interface, you need to manually,Manual
entry method: Open the mobile phone browser, enter "192.168.10.1" in
the address bar.
3.4、After setting the password for the first time, it will automatically enter
the repeater scanning page. Set the trunk then choose SSID of the
repeater, enter the upper routing password and click Save to complete the
repeater, reconnect to the wireless network to access the Internet, the
wireless password is the superior routing password (the expanded signal
will be in the superior Add "-2G / 5G" suffix such as XXXX-2G / 5G after
the WiFi name.
Wireless L AN
Illustrate
WiFi5/WiFi6 switch: The repeater selects WiFi5 or WiFi6 protocol, the default is
WiFi6.
WPA3 encryption: When this option is turned on, the repeater uses WPA2/WPA3
hybrid encryption.
Combine WiFi : Turn this option on, it merges 2G and 5G signals into one SSID, and
only shows the SIDD name after one relay in the list box.
Sync your device: Turn on this option, the new WiFi name will be the same as your
original WiFi name, no need to reset the extended WiFi name.
COMFAST-XXXX-2G
COMFAST-XXXX-2G
COMFAST-XXXX
COMFAST-XXXX
COMFAST-XXXX
COMFAST-XXXX
COMFAST-XXXX-2G
N et wo r k :Co n n ec t ed
2 G:COM F...2 G- 2 G
5 G:COM F...5 G- 5 G
User s：1
LAN Settings
IP Address ：192.1 6 8 .1 0 .1
Subnet Mask ：255.255.255.0
Wireless Settings
5.8G SSID：CO M FAST_C72 7
5 .8G En cr yp t ：N O N E
5.8G PSK ：
2.4G Encrypt ：
2.4 G SSID：CO M FAST_C727
N ON E
Wireless Mode ：11a/n/ac/ax
Apply
combine wifi ：OFF
（Select the faster channel automatically ）
AP Ro u t e r
Rep e at e r
Introduction to working mode
3
3.1. The software has four working modes, including relay mode, bridge
mode, AP mode, routing mode (PPPoE dial-up, static IP, dynamic IP).
3.2. Bridge mode settings: Find and set in Advanced Mode .
3.3. AP mode setting: Enter the software management page, click AP
mode, in order to facilitate management, the IP address and default
gateway entered here should be the IP network segment of the upper-level
router, and the IP address cannot conflict with the IP of the upper-level
router. After the setting is completed, the WAN port of the device is
connected to the external network, and the management device can be
accessed through the set IP address.
①Note: When accessing the external network in AP mode, the IP address
network segment obtained wirelessly by other mobile devices accessing
the AP is allocated by the upper-level device.
②According to the default settings, it is also possible not to set the specific
intranet IP address of the device; if you need to manage the device, you
must manually set the IP address of the computer's local connection
network card.
3.4, AP mode, you can set 2.4G/5.8G wireless SSID name and password.
After setting, the WAN port of the device is connected to the external
network; other mobile devices can connect to the Internet by wirelessly
connecting to the SSID name of the device and entering the password.
2 G:COM F...2G- 2 G
5 G:COM F...5G- 5 G
N e t w o r k :U n av ai l a b l e
User s：1
AP Ro u t e r
Rep e at e r
3.5. Routing mode setting: Enter the software management page, only the
routing mode is displayed, click the routing mode, and you can choose
three Internet access modes: "PPPoE", "Static IP" and "Dynamic IP".
1, PPPOE dial-up mode: In this mode, you need to fill in the Internet
account and password provided by the network service provider. The
2.4G/5.8G wireless SSID name and wireless password can be set below.
2, Static IP mode: In this mode, you need to fill in the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and primary DNS address provided by the network service
provider. The 2.4G/5.8G wireless SSID name and wireless password can
be set below.
3, Dynamic IP mode: In this mode, the WAN port can only access the
Internet by assigning IP to the upper-level network device. The 2.4G/5.8G
wireless SSID name can be set below.
4. IPV6 setting: Support DHCPV6 client, static IP and Relay function, the
DHCPV6 client function is enabled by default.
Click and select to enter the IPv6 setting page.
IPv6 Status: Displays the information about the IPV6 address obtained by
the device.
IPv6 Setting: Set the IPV6 LAN and WAN information.
IPv6 Setting
4
Precautions:
1. The Mesh controller node needs to be enabled in Router mode or AP
mode. It is recommended to use it in Router mode.
2. The Mesh network consists of a management node and at least one
agent node.
3. After enabling Mesh, you need to click the "Trigger EasyMesh" button on
the two node pages to pair Mesh.
4. The Mesh pairing process takes about 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, go to
the management node page, you can view the status of Mesh.
5. If the Mesh is not formed successfully. Try pairing again after clicking the
"Restore EasyMesh to Default" button on the Mesh settings page.
Mesh Setting
5
EasyMesh settings:
1. Select the role of Mesh.
2. If you choose the role as "Controller", you need to set the SSID and
password of the Mesh.
Click "Settings" to save the configuration and enable the Mesh function.
Click and select Enter to enter the Mesh setting page.
EasyMesh status: After the Mesh is successfully formed, view the
schematic diagram of the Mesh.
Mobile phones and other
devices connected to the
Mesh network
Agent
Controller
Mesh pairing:
After enabling Mesh, a button for Mesh pairing will appear on the page.
On the pages of the two nodes, click the "Trigger easymesh" button to start
building Mesh.
Light control status
6
You can turn off the lights in advanced settings. NOTE: The power light
cannot be turned off.
AP/Route Mode Trunk/Bridge Mode
Power light Always bright Always bright
Always brightNetwork cable light
Blue light is
always on
WiFi status light
Connect to the network cable light on,
unplug the network cable light off
After successfully connecting to the superior, the
corresponding signal will be displayed.
Blue light: strong signal
Green light: Normal signal
Red light: weak signal
FAQ
7
Q：What’s the role of WiFi extender?
A：Boost the range of your existing WiFi and creates stronger
signal in hard-to-reach areas.Please note that it can’t increase
your wifi speed of your router, the speed of the extending wifi
willbe reduced.
Q：Where shall I place the WiFi extender?
A：We would suggest that after setting up successfully, please
move this wifi extender on the halfway between your router and
your weak signal area. The location that you choose must be
within the range of your existing WiFi router network.
Q：How to reset the WiFi extender?
A：Press the WPS/Reset button of your extender for 10
seconds,wait to restore factory settings, when the lamp is off
and then light up again, you can begin to set up it again.
Q: Why does WiFi keep disconnecting?
A: We recommend resetting the WiFi extender.
For more questions, please visit www.szcomfast.com official
website
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