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WR300N
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Diamond WR300N User Manual

WR300N
Portable Wireless-N Repeater
Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
About the Device ..................................................................................................................... 3
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................ 4
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 4
Device Overview ..................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Bottom Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Tips for placing the Repeater................................................................................................... 7
Configuring the Repeater ........................................................................................ 8
Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater ..................................................................... 11
Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge ......................................................................... 12
Configure the WR300N as a Wireless AP ................................................................... 13
Changing the Wireless Settings ................................................................................ 14
Changing the Wireless Security Settings ................................................................... 15
WPS ...................................................................................................................... 16
Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................... 17
Viewing the Home Page ......................................................................................... 18
System Management .............................................................................................................. 20
Accessing System Management ............................................................................... 20
What’s on System Management .............................................................................. 20
Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Firmware ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Password ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting a Static IP on your PC ................................................................................. 25
FCC Notice ............................................................................................................................. 37
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About the Device
Diamond Multimedia WR300N Portable Wireless-N Repeater supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards
with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.
WR300N is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any existing wireless router/AP to
maximize the coverage in your home or office. It basically receives the signal from your wireless router/AP and
repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are previously unreachable.
Equipped with 64/128-bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access (WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP
and AES algorithm to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address Filtering for wireless
links provides an additional layer of security for your wireless network.
The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port that can be used to connect to an
existing wired network to serve as a wireless AP or wireless bridge. It can also be used to configure the device via
its web-based GUI, or upgrade the firmware when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.
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Minimum System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Any operating system can be used Web Browser 233MHz processor Ethernet network adapter Or Wireless network adapter
Package Contents
Package contents are listed below.
WR300N Ethernet cable Easy Start Guide Resource CD
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Device Overview
LABEL
STATE
DESCRIPTION
POWER LED
On – Solid Green Off
Device is powered ON Device is powered OFF
ETHERNET LED
On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off
Ethernet device is connected Indicates LAN activity No Ethernet device connected
WIRELESS LED
On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off
Wireless interface is UP Indicates wireless activity Wireless interface is DOWN
WPS LED and BUTTON
On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off
WPS association is successful WPS authentication on going WPS disabled
Front Panel
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LABEL
DESCRIPTION
RESET
Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings
ETHERNET PORT
Connect to computers/Ethernet devices
Bottom Panel
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Tips for placing the Repeater
Before proceeding to configure your WR300N, it is often a good idea to identify the areas where you have good
wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal at all. Based from this assessment you may place the wireless
repeater in between a location where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless
coverage. This will serve as the identified location for the WR300N. The illustration below is an example of a
network diagram.
NOTE: Placement of the Wireless Repeater is crucial to get the best possible results for extending your existing wireless signal. It is ideal for the wireless repeater to be placed in a location where it can receive good wireless signal from the wireless router/Access Point (AP) so as to avoid disconnection and packet loss.
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Configuring the Repeater
Setting up the device is easy. Follow the steps below to configure the device for your current wireless router/AP.
Ensure to disable the wireless connection on the PC or laptop used for configuring the WR300N. Please note that
the main router/AP and Wireless Repeater must be on the same wireless channel.
To configure your device via the Web GUI:
1. Connect the WR300N to a power outlet.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your PC’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the WR300N.
3. Once a connection to the WR300N is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address and you can
start the configuration using the web graphical user interface.
4. To access the web GUI, Launch your web browser and input 10.0.10.254 on the address bar.
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5. Input admin for username and input admin for password. Click the OK button.
6. Click on the Auto Setup button. This will show the available wireless networks that are in range of the
WR300N.
NOTE: If you are connecting to a hidden wireless network, you need to go through the Manual Setup and key-in
the information from your existing wireless router/AP manually. Also un-tick the Broadcast SSID option so your
wireless network can remain hidden.
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7. Click the Connect button located on the right side of the wireless network you want to connect to. Click
Refresh if you don't see your wireless SSID on the list.
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8. Input the current wireless network key/passphrase. Click the Apply button to commit the changes.
9. Close the web browser and power down the WR300N by unplugging the device from the wall plug.
10. Plug the WR300N to a power outlet at the identified location.
11. You may now use your wireless devices such as laptops, smart phones, etc. with the Repeater.
NOTE:
*You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the WR300N.
**You may need to enable Enhanced Compatibility if you are using Windows 7 OS with certain brands of
Wireless routers.
Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater
Once the wireless connection from the WR300N to the main AP/router is established you can connect your
wireless devices like laptops and smart phones through the wireless repeater. These devices will obtain an IP
address from the main AP/router and should be able to access the Internet from farther locations previously
unreachable by your wireless signal.
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Setup Diagram
Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge
Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a
Desktop PC, Game Console or Internet-ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the WR300N.
Setup Diagram
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