Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point Home Button, Help Button, Login/Logout Button, Version Info

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

(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” next to certain sections of each page.

(4) Login/Logout Button

This button enables you to log in and out of the WURE with the press of one button. When you are logged in, this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the WURE will take you to a separate login page where you must enter a password. When you are logged in, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes, you can log out by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information about logging into the WURE, see the section called “Logging into the WURE”.

(5) Version Info

Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the WURE.

(6) LAN Settings

Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the WURE. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask) or by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.

(7) Features

Shows the status of the WURE’s wireless setting. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen.

Using your Internet browser, you can access the WURE’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.254” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.

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Contents Range Extender Access Point Increase your wireless coverage Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Power LED Wireless LEDOverview Front PanelOverview System Requirements Package ContentsSpecifications Connecting as a Wireless Access Point Configuring the WureConfiguring as a Wireless Access Point Connect Install ConfigureRunning the Easy Install Wizard Software Running the Wireless Range Extender Management UtilityConfiguring the Wure Advanced Configuration Connecting the Wure Configuring with One-Touch SetupRepositioning the Wure in a Weak Signal Area or Dead Spot RepositionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XPUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging into the WureUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the WureUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick Navigation LinksLogin/Logout Button LAN SettingsFeatures Home ButtonWireless Basic Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Repeater Mode Status of your connection will show in the Status box Securing your Wi-FiNetwork NameEncryption Keys WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyBit WEP WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key For instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key WEP SetupBit WEP Encryption C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Setting WPA-Personal PSK WPA SetupChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA2-Personal AES Setting MAC Address Filtering To Enable an Allow ListTo Enable a Deny List MAC Address ControlRestoring Factory Default Settings Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Saving a Current Configuration Changing System Settings Configuration is now savedRestoring a Previous Configuration Updating Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the WURE’s Firmware Changing System Settings Solution TroubleshootingProblem Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Troubleshooting Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical SupportInformation Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Information