Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual

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Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender (WURE) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this new high-speed wireless technology and gain the freedom to connect to your home or office network without using cables. This product acts as a wireless[...]

3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Placement of y our Wir eless Networking Har dware for Optimal Performanc e Access Point Mode: Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless Wireless Universal Repeater (WURE) Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same [...]

3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Av oid Obstacles and Interf erenc e Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal ca[...]

5 4 Intr oduction 5 4 Intr oduction wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networki[...]

5 Intr oduction 5 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Overvie w The WURE is designed to be positioned horizontally on a desktop, or wall-mounted. All of the cables exit from the rear of the WURE for better orga niza tion and utili ty. The LE D indica tors are easil y visib le on the fro nt of the WURE to provide you with information about network activity and st[...]

7 6 7 6 Overvie w Back Panel Power Jack Connect the included 4.5V DC power supply to this jack. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx port on a switch, hub, or router. Auto Connect Button The “Auto Connect” button will automatically connect and set up your WURE to a wirel[...]

7 7 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Overvie w Pa cka ge Co nte nts • Belkin Wireless G Wireless Universal Range Extender • Detachable Antenna • Power Supply • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable • Easy Installation Wizard Software CD-ROM Sys tem Req uir em ents • At least one computer with an installed 802.11g or 802.11b- [...]

9 8 Configuring the WURE 9 8 Configuring the WURE     Wirel ess G Universal Range Extender Wirel ess G Notebook Card Wired Router Wirel ess G Desktop Card Con fig uri ng as a Wi r el ess Ac ce ss Po int 1. Con ne[...]

9 Configuring the WURE 9 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Ins tall Running the Easy Install Wizar d Software 2.1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection- sharing software on your computer. 2.2 Insert the Wireless Range Extender Management Utility software CD into your CD-ROM drive.[...]

11 10 Configuring the WURE 11 10 Configuring the WURE 3.2 Click the “Refresh” button. The Utility will detect the WURE(s) connected to your network. Select the WURE you wish to configure. 3.3 If your WURE’s IP address is not in the same subnet as your network, the “Set IP Address” button will be enabled. Click the “Set IP Address” but[...]

11 Configuring the WURE 11 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.6 The “UR/AP mode switch” window will appear. Select the AP radio button. Congratulations. Y our WURE is now set up for ac ces s point mode. 4. Adv anc ed Con fig ura tio n Configuring your WURE thr ough the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 4.1 If you wish to use the Web-Based Advanced User[...]

13 12 Configuring the WURE 13 12 Configuring the WURE Con fig uri ng as a Wi r el ess G Uni ve rs al R ang e E xte nde r Aut o C onn ect Bu tto n Auto Connect is a quick and easy method to automatically set up your WURE to your wireless network. It is designed to remove the need for users to set the correct SSID and channel. It is as simple as push[...]

13 Configuring the WURE 13 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2.2 Release the “Auto Connect” button; the WURE will automatically associate to the wireless router (or access point) with the strongest signal. In most cases, this will be the router to which you positioned the WURE closest. 2.3 Once the WURE has associated to your router (or access point), the [...]

15 14 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 15 14 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e The most convenient way to access the WURE’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface is to connect the unit to the wireless router through the included cable. Once you finish configuring the device, you can disconnect the cable. ?[...]

15 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 15 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Once you have completed configuring your WURE, repeat steps 1 through 3. Then select “Obtain an IP automatically” or set a valid IP for your computer on the same subnet as the network to which you are connecting. Logging into the WURE Using your Internet browser, [...]

17 16 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 17 16 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Logging out of the WURE One computer at a time can log into the WURE in order to make changes to its settings. There are two ways to log out: 1, by clicking the “Logout” button; and 2, automatically, by allowing a preset time- out period [...]

17 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section (2) Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. (3) Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the WURE’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info?[...]

19 18 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 19 18 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Wir eless > Basic The “Wireless > Basic” page lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this page you can make changes to the wireless settings. Changing the Wir eless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless[...]

19 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Usi ng th e Wir el ess Mo de Swi tch Your WURE can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g- Auto”, “54g-Only”, and “54g-LRS”. The different modes are explained next. 54g-Auto Mode In this mode, the WURE is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless cli[...]

21 20 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 21 20 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a c[...]

21 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now must be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information[...]

23 22 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 23 22 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Rep eat er Mo de Repeater mode allows your WURE to directly connect to a wireless router (or access point). You can use this mode to extend the range of your wireless network, or to add an extension of your network, without running cables. Th[...]

23 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section 3. The status of your connection will show in the “Status” box.[...]

25 24 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 25 24 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e The example below illustrates using Repeater mode to extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the WURE is set up to connect to the wireless router located in another area.  ?[...]

25 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network. 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduc[...]

27 26 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 27 26 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your router uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Acc ess) WPA is a new[...]

27 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key; C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit[...]

29 28 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 29 28 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Note to Mac ® users: Original Apple ® AirPort ® products support 64- bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please verify which version you are using. If you cannot configure your network wi[...]

29 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the wireless WURE (or access point) from a computer wit[...]

31 30 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 31 30 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the wireless WURE (or a[...]

31 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section 3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”. 4. Click “Apply [...]

33 32 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 33 32 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Setting WPA2-P ersonal (AES) 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA2-Personal (AES)”. 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Ente[...]

33 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section MA C Add r es s Con tr ol Setting MAC Addr ess Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed or denied access to the network. When setting an “Allow” list, any computer NOT included in the list wil[...]

35 34 Changing Syst em Settings 35 34 Changing Syst em Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administra- tor password. Setting or Changing the Administrator P asswor d The WURE ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and [...]

35 Changing Syst em Settings 35 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the WURE. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power off on the WURE during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE’s def[...]

37 36 Changing Syst em Settings 37 36 Changing Syst em Settings 2. A window will open in which you can select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have select[...]

37 Changing Syst em Settings 37 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.cfg”. Locate the configuration file you[...]

39 38 Changing Syst em Settings 39 38 Changing Syst em Settings 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 30 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 30-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE’s configuration will be restored. The WURE home page should app[...]

39 Changing Syst em Settings 39 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Downl oading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the locat[...]

41 40 Changing Syst em Settings 41 40 Changing Syst em Settings Updating the WURE’ s Firmwar e 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.bin”. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by [...]

41 Changing Syst em Settings 41 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the WURE may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded and the WURE is rebooted. Click “OK”. A 30-second countdown will appear on the[...]

43 42 T r oubleshooting 43 42 T r oubleshooting T r oubleshooting Pr obl em: Power LED does not come ON; WURE is not working. Check your physical connections. If the LED indicators do not light, the WURE may not be connected properly. Sol utio n: Verify that the WURE is plugged into a power source. Check to see that the cables are connected to the [...]

43 T r oubleshooting 43 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T r oubleshooting No, my network name is not listed - go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed” . Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. Sol utio n: If the name of your [...]

45 44 T r oubleshooting 45 44 T r oubleshooting T r oubleshooting Pr obl em: My wireless network performance is inconsistent. Data transfer is sometimes slow. Signal strength is poor. Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Sol utio n: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and th[...]

45 T r oubleshooting 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section T r oubleshooting Pr obl em: How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Sol utio n: Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices: • The WURE can double the coverage area of your wireless network. The WURE is typicall[...]

47 46 T r oubleshooting 47 46 T r oubleshooting 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router (or Access Point) from a computer with a wireless cl[...]

47 T r oubleshooting 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section T r oubleshooting 7. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box. Important: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 characters. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router (or access point). F or exa[...]

49 48 T r oubleshooting 49 48 T r oubleshooting 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be used on all of the clie[...]

49 T r oubleshooting 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card. 3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button. 4. Under “Network Authentication” [...]

51 50 T r oubleshooting 51 50 T r oubleshooting Note: Select “WPA (with radius server)” if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server. Please consult your network administrator for further information. 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”.[...]

51 T r oubleshooting 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 600% faster than standard 802.11g* Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwa[...]

53 52 Information 53 52 Information Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device[...]

53 Information 53 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The[...]

54 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges [...]