Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Advantages of a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Configuring the WURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Configuring as a Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Configuring as a Wireless G Universal Range Extender . . . . . . . 12 Auto Connect Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface. . . . . . 16 Wireless > Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Wireless Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing the Wireless Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Protected Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Repeater Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Securing your Wi-Fi®Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5 Changing System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Saving a Current Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Restoring a Previous Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 7 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Contents Range Extender Access Point Increase your wireless coverage Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementCordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Front Panel Power LEDWireless LED OverviewOverview Package Contents SpecificationsSystem Requirements Configuring the Wure Configuring as a Wireless Access Point ConnectConnecting as a Wireless Access Point Running the Wireless Range Extender Management Utility InstallConfigure Running the Easy Install Wizard SoftwareConfiguring the Wure Advanced Configuration Configuring with One-Touch Setup Connecting the WureReposition Repositioning the Wure in a Weak Signal Area or Dead SpotWindows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging into the Wure Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceQuick Navigation Links Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging out of the Wure Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceHome Button Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings FeaturesChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Wireless BasicUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Repeater Mode Status of your connection will show in the Status box Name Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys Sharing the Same Network Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing a Hexadecimal Key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionFor instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WPA-Personal PSK Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA2-Personal AES MAC Address Control Setting MAC Address FilteringTo Enable an Allow List To Enable a Deny ListChanging System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Configuration is now saved Changing System SettingsRestoring a Previous Configuration Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the WURE’s Firmware Changing System Settings Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Troubleshooting Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Supported Operating SystemsTroubleshooting Technical Support Wireless Comparison ChartFederal Communications Commission Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
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