Belkin F9K1015au User Manual

Belkin F9K1015au User Manual

N300 plug-in wi-fi range extender

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N300
PLUG-IN Wi-Fi
®
RANGE EXTENDER
User Manual
F9K1015au 8820-01863 Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 N300 PLUG-IN Wi-Fi ® RANGE EXTENDER User Manual F9K1015au 8820-01863 Rev. A00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Belkin International, Inc ., Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Congratulations on buying an N300 PLUG-IN 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 Range Extender extends your 2.4GHz network. What’s in the Box Initial Setup N300 Plug-in Wi-Fi Range Extender...
  • Page 4: Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly

    Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly Step 1 Step 2 Find a spot that receives about half of your router’s Wi-Fi signal. Find a power outlet near that spot and plug in your Range Extender. http://Belkin.range Belkin.setup Agnes’s home wi-fi MyNetwork http://Belkin.range Belkin.setup...
  • Page 5 GETTING STARTED Step 3 Step 4 On your device, connect to the Wi-Fi network “belkin.setup” Complete setup by opening browser to: On Windows Vista or Windows 7, please check the option “Connect Automatically” when you select the network. http://Belkin.range Belkin.setup Agnes’s home wi-fi http://Belkin.range MyNetwork Belkin.setup...
  • Page 6: Wired Setup

    Step 2: With the unit still powered on, press and hold the Range Extender’s reset button for 10 seconds. Step 3: Connect your computer to the “Belkin.setup” wireless network. Make sure nothing is plugged into your Ethernet port. Step 4: In your Internet browser, open the address...
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Wi-Fi Range Extender

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER Blinking Amber: A connection was not created. B) Status Light Your Range Extender’s status is shown by the light on the front. Off: The Range Extender is not plugged into a power source. Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is starting up.
  • Page 8: Technical Details

    TeCHnICal DeTaIls system Requirements specifications Wireless Standards with Link Rate 802.11/b/g/n 2.4GHz wireless router with broadband Internet connection - IEEE 802.11n (up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz) - IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*) At least one computer with: - IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*) - Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol - Windows®...
  • Page 9: Advanced Settings

    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 10 3 . version Info The Version Info section gives you information on the hardware part number, version number, firmware version, and serial number. Belkin Technical Support may ask you for this information in certain troubleshooting situations. 4 . features This section details whether the WPS function is enabled or disabled.
  • Page 11 aDvanCeD seTTInGs logging into the firmware 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 have to log in. Clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen.
  • Page 12 aDvanCeD seTTInGs Configuring the 2 .4GHz Wireless Connection This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 2.4GHz network. You can use this option for the following tasks: • Connecting to a different wireless network • U pdating the settings after you’ve changed the wireless settings (e.g., security type or password) on your Range Extender Click on the “2.4GHz Wireless Connection”...
  • Page 13 aDvanCeD seTTInGs extended network settings These options enable you to configure your Extended Networks. ssID settings This screen enables you to configure the SSID, security, and other features of your Extended Network. We recommend accepting the default values here, which will mirror your main network. However, if you wish to change settings for the Extended Network, you can do so here.
  • Page 14 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in show up when you try to connect to it from a laptop, tablet, etc. the operating environment. 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 15 aDvanCeD seTTInGs security This screen enables you to change the wireless security settings such as WPA or WEP. We recommend leaving the settings you used when you went through the Setup Wizard. By default, your Range Extender will use the same security settings as your main network.
  • Page 16 WPA/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. Using Wi-fi Protected setup™ Belkin recommends that you set up WPA2 as your wireless security. WPS does not provide additional security, but rather simplifies the addition of wireless devices to your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network.
  • Page 17: Resetting The Wi-Fi Range Extender

    ReseTTInG THe Wi-fi RanGe exTenDeR Restart your Wi-fi Range extender Restoring factory Defaults In some situations, it may be necessary to restore factory defaults; this will restore the unit to the settings when you pulled it out of the box. If you do this, you’ll need to set it up again.
  • Page 18 ReseTTInG THe Wi-fi RanGe exTenDeR Updating the Range extender’s firmware via the Web Interface The following steps show you how to update your Wi-Fi Range Extender’s firmware using its web interface. Click the button to “Check for Firmware Updates.” This will show you whether there is new firmware available.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    Belkin Setup cannot find my Wi-Fi Range Extender. Blinking Amber LED If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Wi-Fi This indicates that the Wi-Fi Range Extender is not Range Extender during the installation process, please connected to your wireless network.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22: Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Warranty

    Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
  • Page 23 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn fCC statement This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted for indoor environment only. federal Communication Commission Interference statement IMPORTanT nOTe: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fCC Radiation exposure statement: for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 24 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. lC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé...
  • Page 26 © 2014 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 trademarks...

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