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N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
USER MANUAL
8820-01079
Rev. A01
F9K1111v1
Ok mk 2/16/12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
What's in the Box
Initial Setup
Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Front Panel
Back Panel
Technical Details
Technical Features
System Requirements
Advanced Settings
Resetting the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
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
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- Page 1 Advanced Settings Resetting the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Technical Support Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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...
- Page 2 Plug in your N300DB Range Extender. Step 3 Connect your computer to the “Belkin.setup” wireless network. Make sure nothing is plugged into your Ethernet port. On Windows Vista or Windows 7, please check the option “Connect Automatically” when you select the network .
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Page 3: Getting To Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Step 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. Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender... - Page 4 other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as computers. To use the WPS feature on your Range Extender, see “Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.” The small LED light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection.
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Page 5: Advanced Settings
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. The Status Page This page shows the detailed status of your Range Extender. The meaning of the various items is detailed below. - Page 6 Settings” page. 4. 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. 5. Features This section details whether the WPS function is enabled or disabled, and for which extended network (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
- Page 7 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 • Updating 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 8 Click on the “5GHz Wireless Connection” option on the left side of the screen. The Range Extender will provide the following options: Network Name (SSID) This is the name of the 5GHz network you wish to extend. Security Type You must specify the type of security for your router (WPA2, WPA, WEP, or None).
- Page 9 802.11n-compliant devices on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are present or when there is heavy 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin Double N+...
- Page 10 Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an environment with HEAVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference, you will achieve the best wireless performance with protected mode ON.
- Page 11 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 12 Resetting the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Restart your Dual-Band 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 13 Updating the Range Extender’s Firmware via the Web Interface The following steps show you how to update your Dual-Band 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.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty
Troubleshooting Belkin Setup cannot find my Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender. If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender during the installation process, please make sure that the Range Extender is powered on. The Range Extender is having trouble connecting to your wireless network. - Page 15 Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it. The light on the Range Extender will momentarily flash and then will begin to blink. When the light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. 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...
- Page 16 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 the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
- Page 17 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 it is impractical to ship...
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Page 18: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information FCC Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 19 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. IC Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Page 20 IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements lC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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Page 21: Back Cover
Back cover © 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 trademarks or...