N600 DUAL-BAND
Plug-In Wi-Fi® RANGE
EXTENDER
User Manual
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Table Of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender . . . . . . . . . .7.
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty . . . . . . 25
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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IC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Getting Started
Congratulations on buying an N600 Dual-Band 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 dual-band feature extends both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
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Getting Started
What’s in the Box |
Initial Setup |
N600 Dual-Band Plug-In Wi-Fi Range Extender |
To get started, you will need: |
Quick Installation Guide |
• Your primary wireless router, its network name (SSID), |
User Manual on CD |
and password. If it’s a dual-band router, please be |
sure you have both SSIDs and passwords. |
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• A personal computer with a web browser |
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Getting Started
Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly
Step 1
Choose an outlet near the edge of your network’s Wi-Fi coverage.
Step 2
Plug in your N600 DB Range Extender.
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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.
Search for “Belkin.setup” and connect.
Belkin.setup |
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Step 4
Visit “http://Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions.
http://Belkin.range
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Wired Setup
Step 1: Connect the Range Extender to your computer using an Ethernet cable (Ethernet cable not included).
Step 2: Plug the Range Extender into a wall socket or other power source.
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.
How to reset the Range Extender and get it connected if you change your router’s network name or password:
Step 1: Locate the Range Extender’s reset button on the base of the unit.
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 “http:// Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Front Panel
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A) 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® network.
Solid Amber: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi network but is experiencing a weak signal. The weak signal may be either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. A weak signal may lead to performance problems. Consider moving the Range Extender closer to the wireless router.
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. (Refer to “Getting Started” for instructions on how to set up your Range Extender.)
B) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button
The WPS button on the top of your Range Extender can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Range Extender and 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.
Off: Idle
Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is listening for a WPS-enabled computer or other device.
Solid Blue: The Range Extender has made a secure connection with the computer or other device.
Blinking Amber: A connection was not created.
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Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Back Panel
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A) Wired (LAN) Connector
Connect AV devices such as a TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console, and other wired devices to the port using an Ethernet cable (not included).
B) Reset Button
This button is used to restart your Range Extender in
rare cases when it functions incorrectly. Resetting the Range Extender will preserve your settings. This button may also be used to restore the factory default settings.
Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information.
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