Diamond Multimedia WR300N Quick Start Manual
WR300N
Portable Wireless-N Repeater
Quick Start Guide
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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 ...................................................... 12
Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge .......................................................... 12
Configure the WR300N as a Wireless AP ................................................... 13
Changing the Wireless Settings ................................................................. 15
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 ..................................................................................................................... 25
Password ................................................................................................................. 26
Setting a Static IP on your PC .................................................................... 27
FCC Notice ................................................................................................................. 39
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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
Front Panel
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
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Bottom Panel
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
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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
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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.
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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.
7. Click the Connect
ConnectConnect
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.
Now, Plug the WR300N back to a power outlet at the identified
location.
10. Power up the WR300N. 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.
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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.
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.
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