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Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.
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Contents Overview...............................3 Installation and Setup............................. 3 Initial Configuration ............................ 6 Dashboard ..............................7 Hybrid QoS ..............................10 Quick Setup ............................... 12 6.1 How to create a Mesh network ........................12 6.2 Mesh topologies .............................. 13 WAN ................................16 7.1 WAN status ............................
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Acer Wave 7 offers three packaging options for purchase: 1-pack, 2-pack, and 3-pack. In the 2-pack and 3-pack options, Acer Wave 7 features a new capability to automatically form a mesh network upon plugging in. Therefore, in these packages, you will see that one router is pre- configured as the Controller, while the others are set as Agents.
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2.2. Plug into an outlet. 2.3 Plug-in Internet cable. 2.4 Connect to Acer WAVE 7 Wi-Fi. 2.5 Important info is at the back of the device 2.6 The device can be either setup via Predator Connect mobile App or the browser web admin.
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• Check the device’s back label, and find the router’s default SSID (T7c_XXXX) and password and then connect. • Open the browser on your laptop/desktop, input the device web admin URL: http://acer-connect.com or IP: http://192.168.76.1 • The device will automatically redirect to a quick setup wizard. Follow the easy 1-2-3 steps and get ready to access the internet.
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Web UI by clicking on the drop-down arrow. Please enter your login password to access the dashboard and settings of your Acer Wave 7. The router will provide step-by-step instructions to help you set up and configure your internet access and basic network settings.
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Dashboard After logging in successfully, the Acer Wave 7 dashboard will display the following key information. Connection Status: displays the current status of your Internet connection. WAN Status : displays WAN connectivity, download/upload speeds, and the WAN IP address.
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WAN port, one Game port, and one LAN port. The “icon” on the far right represents the number of devices connected to the Wave 7 router. Clicking on this icon will display the table shown below. System Uptime: display the system Uptime since the last reboot.
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Network Traffic: indicates the real-time status of the download (DL) and upload (UL) speeds across the WAN. Network Speed Test: 1. Powered by Ookla. Pressing the "GO" button tests the speed of the WAN connectivity. 2. You can manually select a server by clicking on the dropdown arrow to display available servers.
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Hybrid QoS integrates both application and device prioritization. A Killer- Enabled PC can assign priority to applications and send packets with DSCP values to the Acer Wave 7 router. The router will then classify these packets and prioritize different applications according to the definitions below.
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To configure upload and download bandwidth, please contact your ISP for the exact values. Once the bandwidth is set, QoS will allocate it according to the weighting percentage of each priority queue. You may select “use default configuration” and click on “Apply bandwidth”. you can select “setting Otherwise, manually”...
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6. Quick Setup The Acer Wave 7 router is pre-configured as one of the three operation modes and can be re- configured in Web UI 1) Router Mode 2) Mesh Controller 3) Mesh Agent 1-pack router is pre-configured as Router Mode, which can be switched to support mesh network consisting multiple Acer Wave 7 routers.
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1. Go to Quick Setup and configure the main router as the Mesh Controller. 2. Power on the other Acer WAVE 7 router and set it as the Mesh Agent. 3. Place both routers close to each other. 4.There are two methods to add an agent to a Mesh network.
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6.2 Mesh Topologies Following are the mesh topologies: • Topology – One agent • Star topology – 2 agents Topology – One Agent In one agent topology, a controller is connected with one agent, and the interface between a controller and the agent can be wireless or wired connectivity.
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in using the IP address in the topology diagram to switch roles. Note: When switching the role of an agent, make sure to power off the controller first. IV. Mesh supports WPS Onboarding, but in cases where connection is hindered due to environmental interference, it's recommended to move the agent closer to the controller or restore the device to its factory default settings and follow the Quick Setup process to reconfigure the agent.
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7.4 WAN Ping Enabling this feature allows the WAN port of the Acer Wave 7 to respond to ping requests sent to the WAN IP address from the Internet.
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Enter the LAN IP address, select the status as ON or OFF, and click the “Apply” button to activate the service. 7.7 VPN Server Setup VPN server on Acer Wave 7 for remote VPN connection over the Internet. This router offers following VPN service: 7.7.1...
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OpenVPN is an SSL VPN that uses a selected UDP or TCP port, providing flexible configuration options. User access includes two options: Home Network and Internet, as well as Home Network only. Additionally, users can export the OpenVPN configuration file (client.ovpn). Enter the following information to configure Open VPN services.
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8. Wi-Fi 8.1 Wi-Fi Status Displays key information such as: • Wi-Fi SSID • SSID Broadcast • Security • Channel • Connected devices • Gateway address • Mac address of 2.4GHz, 5GHz & 6GHz bands 8.2 MLO Settings Wi-Fi 7’s MLO (Multi-Link Operation) is a significant technological breakthrough.
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8.4 Wi-Fi MAC filter Devices added to the Wi-Fi MAC filter will be blocked from accessing the Internet. To add a device to the filter table, click the (+) icon and enter the device’s name and MAC address. You can add up to 32 devices to the MAC filter.
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On this page, you can view the status of each LAN port, including its associated IP address, MAC address, and DHCP server. The Acer Wave 7 features one Game port and two LAN ports, with one of the LAN ports also serving as a WAN port.
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11. Home Network Security The Home Network Security tab includes network security settings as well as web and app controls within the parental control feature. Both of these features require acceptance of the Trend Micro license agreement before they can be enabled. 11.1 Network Security Setting */This tab contains the network security-related information,...
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Enabling the IoT security protection feature detects and blocks harmful connections from compromised IoT devices using Trend Micro’s smart protection network. This feature utilizes a continuously updated IoT device reputation database to prevent false connections and ensure network security. 11.2 Parental Control This feature allows you to control and block unwanted sites on specific devices.
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12.2 Login Password You can change the password of your Acer WAVE 7 from this page. To make a new password, you need to enter your current password first. Please use a strong password to keep it secure.
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How to restore the configuration: 1) Click Browse to select a file 2) Click Restore 12.6 System Information It shows key device information of Acer Wave 7, such as: • Device name • Serial number • Firmware version • Web version 12.7...
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You may click on the top right icon “New firmware available” to upgrade the Acer WAVE 7 with the latest firmware. 12.9 System Log The System logs consists of general logs and Wi-Fi logs.
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13. APP Download User can download the mobile App by scanning the QR code, available in “App download” tab, to control the following features: 1. Quick setup assistance 2. Control the router remotely 3. Get notifications of: 1) Router Internet disconnection 2) USB storage removal...
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14.2.1 What can I do if I forget my wireless password? • Connect to the T7c router via Ethernet cable LAN. • Visit device portal http://acer-connect.com and login admin. • Go to Wi-Fi -> Basic settings/Retrieve or reset the Wi-Fi passwords.
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15. Factory Default Settings Router web admin http://acer-connect.com or http://192.168.76.1 XXXXXXXX Login Password (case-sensitive) (XXXX is randomized variables. Please check the device’s bottom label) Local Network (LAN) Gateway address 192.168.76.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server 192.168.76.1 DHCP range 192.168.76.100 to 192.168.76.254 Time zone Depends on the country or region you bought the router.
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16. Router basic Specification Processor Qualcomm Immersive Home 326 512MB Memory Storage 512MBMB IEEE standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be MU-MIMO 2x2 MIMO Wireless LAN Dual band, Band 2.4+ 5GHz or 2.4+6GHz Throughput BE6400 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet 3 x 1Gbps Yes, WPS and Mesh pairing Button Key Reset Yes, Factory reset...
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17. Regulatory Information 17.1 Important Safety Precaution Your Acer WAVE 7 is manufactured to comply with European safety standards. This section outlines the safety precautions for using the device. Please read the safety and operation instructions before using your device and accessories and keep these instructions for future reference.
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17.5 Ethernet Cable Line Safety Disconnect all Ethernet cable lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the Ethernet cable line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. 17.6 Medical Devices The operation of radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices.
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such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. Switch this device off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in any potentially explosive atmosphere. 17.9 Explosive Device Proximity Warning Turn off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and follow all posted signs and instructions.
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or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations may include: • Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes, or • Using the wireless adapter in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are unsure about the policy regarding the use of wireless adapters in a specific location or organization (such as an airport), it is recommended to seek authorization before activating the adapter.
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ICNIRP exposure guidelines. Hereby, Acer Incorporated declares that the radio equipment type T7c is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available: Please search for Acer WAVE 7 Wi-Fi Mesh Router at...
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17.13 Restrictions Restriction or Requirement in the CE: 5150 to 5350 MHz indoor-use only. UK(NI) WLAN 5GHz Band: For indoor use only. 17.14 EU Regulatory Compliance -- Radio e.i.r.p power limit 2.4G 5G(U-NII-1) 5G(U-NII-2a) 5G(U-NII-2b) 5G(U-NII-3) 6E(U-NII-5) 2400 2483.5 5150 5250 5250 5350...