Belkin N600 DUAL-BAND User Manual

N600 DUAL-BAND

Plug-In Wi-Fi® RANGE

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...........................................................7

Back Panel ...........................................................8

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 ......................................................28

IC Statement ........................................................29

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 net works.

GETTING STARTED

What’s in the Box

N600 Dual-Band Plug-In 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

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.

GETTING STARTED

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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GETTING STARTED

Step 4

Visit “http://Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions.

http://Belkin.range

GETTING STARTED

Wired Setup

Step 1: Connect the Range Ex tender 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DUALBAND Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER

Front Panel

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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DUALBAND Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER

Back Panel

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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