Belkin N300 DB User Manual

N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
USER MANUAL
8820-01079 Rev. A01
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
eliminate “dead spots” in your wireless network. The dual-band feature extends both your
2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
What’s in the Box
N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Installation Guide
User Manual on CD
Initial Setup
To get started, you will need:
Your primary wireless router, its network name (SSID), and password. If it’s a
dual-band router, please be sure you have both SSIDs and passwords.
A personal computer with a web browser
Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly
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Step 1
Choose an outlet near the edge of your network’s Wi-Fi coverage.
Step 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 .
Step 4
Visit “http://Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions .
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.
Getting to Know Your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
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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.
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.
Technical Details
System Requirements:
802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless router with broadband Internet
connection
At least one computer with:
Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol Windows® XP 32 (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista® 32/64, or Windows 7 32/64; or Mac OS® X v10.5 or above Internet Explorer® v7 or above, Firefox®, Google Chrome™, or Safari® Minimum 1.8GHz processor Minimum 512MB RAM
Specifications:
Wireless Standards with Link Rate
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o IEEE 802.11n (up to 150Mbps for 2.4GHz and 5GHz*) o IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*) o IEEE 802.11a (up to 54Mbps*) o IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*)
Wireless Operating Spectrum:
o Simultaneous Dual-Band o 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Wireless Security:
o Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ o 256-bit WPA®/WPA2® encryption o 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ports:
o 1 LAN Fast Ethernet port
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.
The Status Page
This page shows the detailed status of your Range Extender. The meaning of the various items is detailed below.
1. Quick-Navigation Links
You can go directly to any of the Range Extender’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links.
2. Language Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface. Select the desired language by clicking one of the available languages.
3. Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance, “LAN > LAN Settings” refers to the “LAN 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).
6. and 7. These sections provide detailed information on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks.
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. The Range Extender ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.
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” link on the left side of the screen.
The Range Extender will provide the following options:
Network Name (SSID) This is the name of the 2.4GHz network you wish to
extend.
Security Type You must specify the type of security for your Range
Extender (WPA2, WPA, WEP, or None).
Password (Key) This is the password or passkey that you normally use
to connect to your wireless router.
Configuring the 5GHz Wireless Connection
This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 5GHz 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
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