Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual How do I extend the range of my wireless network?

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Troubleshooting

Problem:

How do I extend the range of my wireless network?

Solution:

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 typically placed in the area not currently covered by your wireless router, and connected to the router using either an Ethernet cable, or through your home’s power lines using two Powerline Ethernet adapters.

Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router (or Belkin Access Point).

Solution:

1.Log into your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router (or Access Point). (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1 and the 802.11g Access Point’s default is 192.168.2.254 ). Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you never set a password, leave the password field blank and click “Submit”.

Click the “Wireless” tab on the left of your screen. Select the “Encryption” or “Security” tab to get to the security settings page.

2.Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

3.After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in your hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex characters.

For example:

C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit 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 IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Power LED Wireless LEDOverview Front PanelOverview Package Contents SpecificationsSystem Requirements Configuring the Wure Configuring as a Wireless Access Point ConnectConnecting 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 NameWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing 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 Setting MAC Address Filtering To Enable an Allow ListTo Enable a Deny List MAC Address ControlChanging System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordRestoring 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 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 Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical SupportInformation Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Information