GeTTInG sTaRTeD Congratulations on buying an N300 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.
GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.
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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 http://Belkin.range Belkin.setup...
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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 “http://Belkin.
GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR WI-fI RanGe exTenDeR 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. solid blue: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi®...
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®...
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...
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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.
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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.
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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: • C onnecting 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”...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
ReseTTInG THe WI-fI RanGe exTenDeR Restoring factory Defaults Restart your Wi-fi Range extender 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.
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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.
. 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.
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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.
PORTUGAL 707 200 676 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/ You can find technical-support information on our website, RUSSIA 495 580 9541 www.belkin.com/networking/ www.belkin.com, by navigating to the tech-support section. SLOVAKIA 08000 04614 www.belkin.com/networking/ SLOVENIA 0800 80510 www.belkin.com/networking/ If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call...
International, Inc ., limited 2-Year Product Warranty What is not covered by this 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 What this warranty covers .
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TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that...
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does We, Belkin International, Inc., of Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands, cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1015,...
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and the low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. A copy of the European Union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity” may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc For information on product disposal please refer to http://environmental.belkin.com...
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