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- Page 1 300N Wireless Extender Manual...
- Page 2 Any software described in this User Manual is sold or licensed ‘as is’. Further, iiNet Limited reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
300N Wireless Extender - Manual Contents 1. Welcome to iiNet’s Wireless Extender Wireless LAN Extender Overview System Requirements Extender’s Wireless Mode Options 2. Overview of the advanced settings in the ‘extender’ mode Connect to iiNet wireless extender web page... - Page 4 300N Wireless Extender - Manual 3. Client Mode Web Browser Quick Setup Connect to the Configuration Menu Client Mode: Home settings Client Mode: WPS Settings Client Mode: Advanced Settings 4. AP Mode AP Mode: Web Browser Quick Setup Connect to the Web Configuration Menu...
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Page 5: Welcome To Iinet's Wireless Extender
300N Wireless Extender - Manual iiNet 300N Wireless Extender - Manual Welcome to The iiNet Wireless Extender The Extender is a portable device that will provide you with excellent network performance and extend your Wi-Fi signal. You can now boost the wireless coverage in any weak signal spots around your home. -
Page 6: Wireless Lan Extender Overview
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 1.1 WIRELESS LAN EXTENDER OVERVIEW... - Page 7 300N Wireless Extender - Manual Feature View Desciption Ethernet LAN Port - 10/100M with Auto-MDI/ MDI-X. Connects to computer, switch or hub for local network sharing. Reset / WPS Button To start the WPS function - press and hold the button for less than 5 seconds.
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Page 8: System Requirements
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Check you have the following computer system requirements necessary for the installation: • A wireless network card which is compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard. • Operating System – Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, or Windows 7. -
Page 9: Extender's Wireless Mode Options
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 1.3 EXTENDER’S WIRELESS MODE OPTIONS The iiNet Wireless Extender has settings that provide three different modes of operation, depending on your need at the time: Repeater/ mode boosts and extends a weak Wi-Fi signal. (After installation, Extender this is the mode most frequently used as a starting point). -
Page 10: Overview Of The Advanced Settings In The 'Extender' Mode
To access the advanced features of the iiNet wireless extender you first need to follow the steps in the ‘300N Wireless Extender – Quick Installation Guide’ that was inserted in the box. 2.1 CONNECT TO IINET WIRELESS EXTENDER WEB PAGE... - Page 11 Step 2 The Windows Security dialogue box opens; this is where you enter the default Username and Password. Type: admin for the User name 1234 for the Password Click OK to Continue The iiNet wireless extender advanced settings web page opens.
- Page 12 300N Wireless Extender - Manual Repeater Mode - Advanced Settings Field Value Meaning Fragment Threshold Sets the maximum fragment threshold of wireless radio. Default value is 2346. RTS Threshold Sets the maximum Request to Send (RTS) threshold of wireless radio.
- Page 13 300N Wireless Extender - Manual Field Value Meaning Channel Width You can select the wireless channel width - 20MHz or 40MHz. Bandwidth 40MHz provides a better network speed for 802.11n standard wireless clients. If there are 802.11b/g clients connecting to the Extender, it will switch to 20MHz mode automatically.
- Page 14 300N Wireless Extender - Manual Field Value Meaning TX Power Can select a wireless transmitting power level from 10 to 100 percent. As long as your laptop or wireless computer isn’t far away from the Extender, you don’t have to select a higher power level.
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Page 15: Mac Address Filtering
You’ll be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can reconnect to the Extender. 2.2 MAC ADDRESS FILTERING You can use wireless security to allow only those you know to use the iiNet Wireless Extender. The MAC Filtering function under Advanced Settings permits wireless users... - Page 16 Wireless Extender. MAC Address Input the MAC address of the computer you wish to deny or allow access to your iiNet Wireless Extender into the MAC address list. The MAC address is made up of 12 HEX characters. Comment Input any descriptive text about this rule so you can remember the purpose of this rule.
- Page 17 Step 1 If you’ve finished and want to save the changes and make them take affect immediately, click APPLY. The system will reboot. You’ll be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can reconnect to the iiNet Wireless Extender.
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Page 18: Finding Unknown Mac Addresses
Step 1 For wireless devices and computers already connected to the iiNet Wireless Extender, select Home from menu number 4 in the top bar of the iiNet wireless extender website page. Step 2 Click SHOW ACTIVE CLIENTS. You will see a range of 12 digits separated by a colon, for example this image shows a laptop with the MAC address 00:19:d2:a0:35:77. - Page 19 Step 4 In the pop-up window that opens, click Open Network and Sharing Center. Step 5 Click on the connection that you’ll use to connect to the iiNet Wireless Extender - in this case, Local Area Connection. Step 6 The Local Area Connection Status window opens. Click Details.
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Page 20: Advanced Settings - System Utility
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 2.4 ADVANCED SETTINGS - SYSTEM UTILITY You can change the settings of several parameters on the iiNet Wireless Extender, including the administrator’s password, and the IP address. Step 1 Click SYSTEM UTILITY under the Advanced Settings option. - Page 21 Extender: 192.168.2.254. Important Note: If you assign one static IP to the iiNet Wireless Extender and you forget that IP, open your web browser. To login to the iiNet wireless extender web page, input http://iiextender1234 in the ad- dress bar. But remember to replace “1234” with the last four digits of your iiNet Wireless Extend- er’s MAC serial number.
- Page 22 A network server uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to dynamically assign IP addresses to networked computers. Your iiNet Wireless Extender is able to act as a DHCP server for your network, but this function is disabled by default. If you want to activate this function, select Enabled in the DHCP Server option, and follow the detailed instructions.
- Page 23 IP address) for every IP address assigned by the iiNet Wireless Extender from the drop-down menu. If you still need to make changes to the iiNet Wireless Extender’s settings, click CONTINUE. If you’ve finished and want to save the changes, click APPLY. The system will reboot.
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Page 24: Backup Configuration Settings
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 2.5 BACKUP CONFIGURATION SETTINGS You can back-up the configuration of your iiNet Wireless Extender to be able to recall all settings quickly without having to configure the device again. This function is especially useful when you need to move the iiNet Wireless Extender to different places around your home or when you’re travelling. -
Page 25: Upgrading The Iinet Wireless Extender
Firmware The software (or firmware) running your iiNet Wireless Extender can be upgraded. Go to the iiNet website to look for the latest firmware file. Download it to your computer then upload it to the iiNet Wireless Extender. The Browse button, when clicked, allows you to search for and select a firmware file saved on your computer. -
Page 26: Client Mode
3.1 WEB BROWSER QUICK SETUP Before you can connect to the iiNet Wireless Extender via the web browser you need to ensure your computer can get an IP address automatically (a dynamic IP address). You also need your modem/router’s wireless security key (or WPA key) and the last four digits of your iiNet Wireless Extender’s MAC serial number. - Page 27 Open your computer’s web browser, it will redirect to the iiNet Wireless Extender’s iiNet wireless extender web page. If it doesn’t, enter the default address http://Iiextender1234 (replace 1234 with the last four digits of the iiNet Wireless Extender’s MAC serial number). Step 5 A Windows Security pane prompts you to enter a Username and Password.
- Page 28 If your computer doesn’t save the iiNet wireless extender URL (web page) automatically, it will prompt you to save it manually. Click OK and revisit Step 4 and Step 5 until you get to the iiNet wireless extender page and manually Save the page to your Favourites or Bookmark list.
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Page 29: Connect To The Configuration Menu
Step 1 Open your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox etc). Click on FAVOURITES or BOOKMARKS and select the iiNet wireless extender web page, which you saved during the iiNet Wireless Extender’s installation and setup. If you can’t find the page, input... -
Page 30: Client Mode: Home Settings
3.3 CLIENT MODE: HOME SETTINGS Step 1 Select Home from the menu on the left pane of the iiNet wireless extender web page. The Home configuration page contains status of your system, wireless and LAN configurations. The contents might vary depending on your computer’s settings:... -
Page 31: Client Mode: Wps Settings
Step 1 Select WPS Setting from the left pane The default setting is Enable WPS. You can also Disable the WPS function via the iiNet Wireless Extender’s WPS button. See the following table for an explanation of the above fields:... - Page 32 Wireless Extender, input this eight digit number into the wireless device to establish a connection. SSID Service Set Identifier - the SSID of your Wireless iiNet Wireless Extender. Authentication Mode Shows the authentication mode of the iiNet Wireless Extender.
- Page 33 Start PIN button Click this button and enter the PIN code of the router/modem you want to connect to. The WPS status light on the iiNet Wireless Extender will flash while the iiNet Wireless Extender waits for the incoming WPS request.
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Page 34: Client Mode: Advanced Settings
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 3.5 CLIENT MODE: ADVANCED SETTINGS You can configure your iiNet Wireless Extender’s advanced wireless settings. Step 1 Select Advanced Settings from the menu in the left pane. -
Page 35: Ap Mode
300N Wireless Extender - Manual AP Mode To build a wireless networking environment for your home or small office, switch the iiNet Wireless Extender to AP (Access point) mode and connect it to your modem/router. Anyone in your home will be able to access the internet wirelessly via this access point. - Page 36 A Windows Security pane will prompt you to input the default Username and Password. The username is ‘admin’ and the password is ‘1234’. Click OK. The iiNet wireless extender web page opens at the configuration menu in AP mode. A description of the menu’s settings and functions follows.
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Page 37: Ap Mode: Home
4.4 AP MODE: WPS SETTING This is where you configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS will provide you with a swift and secure connection between the iiNet Wireless Extender and other wireless devices that also support WPS. Step 1 Select WPS Setting, from the menu of the iiNet wireless extender web page. - Page 38 Unconfigured – means the wireless security function has not been set. Self PinCode An eight-digit number for the WPS PIN-style configuration. When you want to connect the iiNet Wireless Extender to other WPS-compatible devices, enter this number into the wireless device to set up a connection. SSID Shows the Service Set Identifier of the Wireless iiNet Wireless Extender.
- Page 39 Input client PIN Enter the PIN code of the router/modem you want to connect to and click the Start PIN button. The WPS status light will flash while the iiNet Wireless Extender waits for the incoming WPS request. Note: WPS 2.0 requirements WEP and WPA-PSK security protocols can’t support a WPS connection.
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Page 40: Wireless Extender Specification
300N Wireless Extender - Manual 300N iiNet Wireless Extender Specification SoC + RF Realtek RTL8196CS+ RTL8192CE Flash SDRAM LAN Port 10/100M UTP Port x 1 Power 5VDC, 1A Switching Power Module Inside Dimension 46.5(W) x 73(H) x 41(D) mm excluding power plug Transmit Power 11n: 13dBm±1.5dBm, 11g: 14dBm±1.5dBm, 11b:... -
Page 41: Glossary
300N Wireless Extender - Manual Glossary AD-HOC INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN An Ad-hoc integrated wireless LAN network is a group of computers located close to each other. Each computer has a Wireless LAN card. Ad-hoc mode is a way for the computers to talk directly to each other and it can be used within a department or in a small or home office. - Page 42 ESSID Extended Service Set ID (ESSID) is the identifying name of a wireless network. When set to ‘Enabled’, every wireless device can scan and find the iiNet Wireless Extender. FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) is a technique for the radio transmission of electromagnetic signals by jumping the carrier between various frequency channels on a wide frequency band.
- Page 43 MAC stands for Media Access Control Address. A MAC address is a hardware identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a network. You’ll find one on your iiNet Wireless Extender. The MAC address is also manufactured into every network card, such as an ethernet or Wi-Fi card, and can’t be changed.
- Page 44 300N Wireless Extender - Manual SUBNET MASK A subnet mask is a number that defines a range of IP addresses that can be used in a network. If your system is connected to a network, you can typically view the network’s subnet mask number in the Network control panel (Windows) or System Preference (Mac OS X).
- Page 45 WPS function - as you did to setup your iiNet Wireless Extender - and WPS-compatible wireless clients and access points will establish a connection by themselves. There are two types of WPS: Push-Button...
- Page 46 300N Wireless Extender Manual To contact our friendly support staff ring: iiNet Westnet Internode Transact 13 22 58 1300 786 068 13 66 33 13 30 61...
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