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Belkin N300 User Manual

N300 dual-band wi-fi range extender
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  • Page 1 N300 DUAL-BAND Wi-Fi RANGE ® EXTENDER User Manual F9K1111v1 8820-01079 Rev. A00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly ....... 3 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty ... 25 Wired Setup .

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GeTTInG sTaRTeD Congratulations on buying an N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender (the Range Extender). This device will enable you to extend the range of your dual-band router to eliminate “dead spots” in your wireless network. The dual-band feature extends both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    GeTTInG sTaRTeD What’s in the box Initial setup N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender To get started, you will need: Quick Installation Guide • Your primary wireless router, its network name (SSID), and password. If it’s a dual-band router, please be User Manual on CD sure you have both SSIDs and passwords.

  • Page 5: Set Up Wirelessly

    GeTTInG sTaRTeD set Up Your Range extender Wirelessly step 1 Use an outlet near the edge of your network’s coverage area. step 2 Plug in your N300 Range Extender.
  • Page 6 GeTTInG sTaRTeD step 3 Use any Wi-Fi devices (laptop, tablet, etc.). Search for “Belkin.setup” and connect. Belkin.setup 12:00 PM...
  • Page 7 GeTTInG sTaRTeD step 4 Use your browser to visit “http://belkin.range” and follow the instructions that appear there. http://Belkin.range...

  • Page 8: Wired Setup

    3: On your computer, turn off Wi-Fi. step 4: Use your favorite browser to visit http://belkin. range and follow the instructions that appear there. step 5: After your setup is complete, please turn on Wi-Fi.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender

    GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR DUal-banD Wi-fi RanGe exTenDeR front Panel blinking amber: The Range Extender is not connected to the Wi-Fi network. Check to make sure that your wireless router is functioning properly, and/or move the Range Extender closer to the wireless router. alternating blue/amber: The Range Extender is ready to be set up.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR DUal-banD Wi-fi RanGe exTenDeR back Panel a) Wired (lan) Connector b) Reset button Connect AV devices such as This button is used to restart a TV, Blu-ray player, gaming your Range Extender in console, and other wired rare cases when it functions devices to the port using an incorrectly.

  • Page 11: Technical Details

    TeChnICal DeTaIls system Requirements specifications Wireless Standards with Link Rate 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless router - IEEE 802.11n (up to 150Mbps for 2.4GHz and 5GHz*) with broadband Internet connection - IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*) - IEEE 802.11a (up to 54Mbps*) At least one computer with: - IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*) - Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol...

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Web Interface

    Connecting to the Web Interface When you are connected to your Range Extender, you can access the Range Extender’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface (UI) using your Internet browser. In your browser, type “belkin.range.” Then press the “Enter” key. http://Belkin.range...
  • Page 13 6 . and 7 . hardware part number, version number, firmware version, These sections provide detailed information on and serial number. Belkin Technical Support may ask you for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks. this information in certain troubleshooting situations.
  • Page 14 aDvanCeD seTTInGs logging into the firmware Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender The Range Extender’s home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Range Extender’s settings, you Login Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection have to log in.
  • Page 15 aDvanCeD seTTInGs Configuring the 2 .4Ghz Wireless Connection Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 2.4GHz network. 2.4 Ghz Wireless Connection Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection You can use this option for the following tasks: Signal Strength 5Ghz Wireless Connection Extended Networks Settings...
  • Page 16 aDvanCeD seTTInGs Configuring the 5Ghz Wireless Connection Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 5GHz network. Status 5 Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection You can use this option for the following tasks: Signal Strength 5Ghz Wireless Connection Extended Networks Settings...

  • Page 17: Extended Network Settings

    aDvanCeD seTTInGs extended network settings Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender These options enable you to configure your Extended Networks. SSID Settings Status ssID settings 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4 Ghz 5Ghz Wireless Connection 5 Ghz Extended Networks Settings Wireless Channel This screen enables you to configure the SSID, security, SSID Settings Extension Channel Security...
  • Page 18 Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin Double N+ Wireless Cards and 802.11g or broadcast ssID 802.11b cards. If you are in an environment that includes little to no Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best...
  • Page 19 aDvanCeD seTTInGs security Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This screen enables you to change the wireless security settings such as WPA or WEP. Security Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4 Ghz 5 Ghz 5Ghz Wireless Connection We recommend leaving the settings you used when you went Extended Networks Settings WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2...
  • Page 20 Enter the PIN from the client device and click "Enroll". Then start WPS on the client device from it's wireless utility or WPS application within 2 minutes Belkin recommends that you set up WPA2 as your wireless security. Firmware Update...

  • Page 21: Resetting The Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender

    ReseTTInG The DUal-banD Wi-fi RanGe exTenDeR Restart your Dual-band Wi-fi Range extender Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender Restart Extender Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection Sometimes it may be necessary to reboot the Adapter if it is not working properly. 5Ghz Wireless Connection Restarting the adapter will not delete any of your configuration settings.

  • Page 22: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Utilities 1. Restore your extender to the factory defaults using the button on this page. Restart Extender 2. Once the extender has rebooted and is blinking blue/amber, join belkin.setup. 3. Refresh this page in your browser. Restore Factory Defaults 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 23 Firmware update Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Dual-Band Wireless Range 5Ghz Wireless Connection Click the button to “Check for Firmware Updates.” This will Extender's firmware. Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that Extended Networks Settings may have existed.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    Dual-band Wi-fi Range extender . blinking amber leD If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Dual- This indicates that the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Band Wi-Fi Range Extender during the installation process, is not connected to your wireless network.
  • Page 25 TROUbleshOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent, Reset button suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Range Extender maintaining a connection with my wireless network . may function improperly.

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    TROUbleshOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Technical support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support australia http://www.belkin.com/au/support new Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/support singapore 1800 622 1130 europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support...

  • Page 27: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

    What is not covered by this warranty? 2-Year Product Warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines What this warranty covers .
  • Page 28 . Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection To get service for your Belkin product you shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in...
  • Page 29 DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

  • Page 30: Regulatory Information

    Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency f9K1111v1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 31 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn lndustry Canada statement: Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: This device complies with RSS-210 of the lndustry Canada Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: rayonnements lC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Cet équipement doit être installé...
  • Page 32 © 2012 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac OS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are either registered...

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