Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual Wireless Comparison Chart, Technical Support

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Troubleshooting

Wireless Comparison Chart

	Wireless Technology	802.11b	802.11g	802.11a	Belkin Pre-N

	Speed	11Mbps	54Mbps	54Mbps	600% faster than
	Speed	11Mbps	54Mbps	54Mbps	standard 802.11g*
					standard 802.11g*
	Frequency	Common household	Common household		Common household
	Frequency	devices such as	devices such as		devices such as
		devices such as	devices such as		devices such as
		cordless phones	cordless phones	5GHz—	cordless phones and
		and microwave	and microwave	5GHz—	microwave ovens
		and microwave	and microwave	uncrowded band	microwave ovens
		ovens may interfere	ovens may interfere	uncrowded band	may interfere with
		with the unlicensed	with the unlicensed		the unlicensed
		band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz		band 2.4GHz

	Compatibility	Compatible	Compatible	Incompatible with	Compatible with
				Incompatible with	Compatible with
				802.11b	802.11g
		with 802.11g	with 802.11b	802.11b	802.11g
		with 802.11g	with 802.11b	or 802.11g	or 802.11b
				or 802.11g	or 802.11b

	Coverage*	Depends on	Depends on	depending on	Up to 800% wider
		interference—	interference—	interference-	Up to 800% wider
		interference—	interference—	interference-	coverage than
		typically	typically	typically 50-100	coverage than
		typically	typically	typically 50-100	standard 802.11g*
		100–200 ft. indoors	100–200 ft. indoors	feet indoors	standard 802.11g*
		100–200 ft. indoors	100–200 ft. indoors	feet indoors

	Advantage			Less
		Mature—legacy	Common—	interference—	Leading edge— best
		Mature—legacy	widespread use for	great for	coverage and
		technology	widespread use for	great for	coverage and
		technology	Internet sharing	multimedia	throughput
			Internet sharing	multimedia	throughput
				application

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

Technical Support

You can find technical support information at: http://www.belkin. com/networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call:

US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext. 2263

Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546

New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790

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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 Overview Power LEDWireless LED Front PanelOverview Package Contents SpecificationsSystem Requirements Configuring the Wure Configuring as a Wireless Access Point ConnectConnecting as a Wireless Access Point Running the Easy Install Wizard Software InstallConfigure 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 WureUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging out of the Wure Quick Navigation LinksFeatures Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings 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 To Enable a Deny List Setting MAC Address FilteringTo Enable an Allow 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