Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

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 range extender and access point. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer among the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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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 IntroductionChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Cordless Phone PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Power LED Wireless LEDOverview Front PanelOverview Specifications Package ContentsSystem Requirements Configuring as a Wireless Access Point Connect Configuring the WureConnecting as a Wireless Access Point 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 NameBit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupFor 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 Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA SetupSetting WPA-Personal PSK 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 ControlSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsRestoring Factory Default Settings 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 Problem TroubleshootingSolution 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 NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Information