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Wireless G Universal Range Extender/ Access Point Increase your wireless coverage User Manual ����� ������� F5D7132
Table of Contents 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction • 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
Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Access Point Mode: Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless Wireless Universal Repeater (WURE) Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your computer and the WURE increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens.
Introduction wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.
Overview 1 2 3 Front Panel ����� ��������� �������� 4 ��� ����������������������������������� 5 Power LED LAN LED Searching LED Wireless LED Power LED OFF WURE power off Solid Green WURE power on ��� ����� ������� ����� ����� ������������ Searching LED Solid Red Error Blinking Red Searching Wireless LED OFF No wireless connection available Blinking Green Receiving/transmitting data Solid Green WURE is ready LAN LED OFF No network is linked to the port Blinking Green Receivin
Overview ��� ����� ������� RJ45 Ethernet Jack ����� ����� ������������ Reset Button Antenna Auto Connect Button Power Jack Back Panel Power Jack Connect the included 4.5V DC power supply to this jack. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx port on a switch, hub, or router. Auto Connect Button The “Auto Connect” button will automatically connect and set up your WURE to a wireless network.
Overview 1 • • • • • • • Belkin Wireless G Wireless Universal Range Extender Detachable Antenna Power Supply User Manual Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Easy Installation Wizard Software CD-ROM System Requirements • • • • At least one computer with an installed 802.11g or 802.11bcompliant wireless Ethernet adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer CAT5 networking cable (or better) Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape ® 4.
Configuring the WURE �������������������� � � � � ������� � � ���� ���� Wireless G Universal Range Extender Wireless G Notebook Card �������� ��������������� Wired Router Wireless G Desktop Card Configuring as a Wireless Access Point 1. Connect Connecting as a Wireless Access Point The WURE can add wireless-enabled computers to an existing wired network. The access point acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your wireless-equipped computers.
Configuring the WURE 1 2. Install Running the Easy Install Wizard Software Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connectionsharing software on your computer. 2.2 Insert the Wireless Range Extender Management Utility software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Utility wizard will automatically appear within 15 seconds.
Configuring the WURE 3.2 Click the “Refresh” button. The Utility will detect the WURE(s) connected to your network. Select the WURE you wish to configure. 3.3 If your WURE’s IP address is not in the same subnet as your network, the “Set IP Address” button will be enabled. Click the “Set IP Address” button. A pop-up screen will appear. 3.4 Set the IP address of your WURE to be within the same subnet as your network. For example, if your router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, set your WURE to 192.168.1.
Configuring the WURE 3.6 The “UR/AP mode switch” window will appear. Select the AP radio button. 1 2 4 5 Congratulations. Your WURE is now set up for access point mode. 6 7 4. Advanced Configuration Configuring your WURE through the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4.1 If you wish to use the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, click the “Web Management” button. Wireless Range Extender 4.2 For more details, see the “Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface” section.
Configuring the WURE Configuring as a Wireless G Universal Range Extender Auto Connect Button Auto Connect is a quick and easy method to automatically set up your WURE to your wireless network. It is designed to remove the need for users to set the correct SSID and channel. It is as simple as pushing a button. Note: Auto Connect will work only if the wireless router (or access point) has security disabled. 1. Connect Connecting the WURE 1.
Configuring the WURE 1 2 4 2.2 Release the “Auto Connect” button; the WURE will automatically associate to the wireless router (or access point) with the strongest signal. In most cases, this will be the router to which you positioned the WURE closest. 5 2.3 Once the WURE has associated to your router (or access point), the “Searching” light (red) will not illuminate. 7 2.4 The configuration of your WURE is now complete.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The most convenient way to access the WURE’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface is to connect the unit to the wireless router through the included cable. Once you finish configuring the device, you can disconnect the cable.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 2 3 5 6 Note: Once you have completed configuring your WURE, repeat steps 1 through 3. Then select “Obtain an IP automatically” or set a valid IP for your computer on the same subnet as the network to which you are connecting. Logging into the WURE 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the WURE One computer at a time can log into the WURE in order to make changes to its settings. There are two ways to log out: 1, by clicking the “Logout” button; and 2, automatically, by allowing a preset timeout period to elapse. The default time-out is 10 minutes; however, you can set the login period from 1 to 99 minutes.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 (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 (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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless > Basic The “Wireless > Basic” page lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this page you can make changes to the wireless settings. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the WURE is “belkin54g”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your WURE can operate in three different wireless modes: “54gAuto”, “54g-Only”, and “54g-LRS”. The different modes are explained next. 54g-Auto Mode 54g-Only Mode 54g-Only mode is compatible with 802.11g clients only. Use this mode only if you do not have any 802.11b clients that need access to the network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from the drop-down box next to “Wireless Mode” then click “Apply Changes”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now must be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change. As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode will ensure proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Repeater Mode Repeater mode allows your WURE to directly connect to a wireless router (or access point). You can use this mode to extend the range of your wireless network, or to add an extension of your network, without running cables. The WURE is compatible with most 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access points or wireless routers. 1. To enable Repeater mode, select the “Wireless Repeater Mode” radio button. 2. Click on the “Site Survey” button.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 2 3 5 6 7 3. The status of your connection will show in the “Status” box.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The example below illustrates using Repeater mode to extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the WURE is set up to connect to the wireless router located in another area. Wireless G Universal Range Extender Wireless G Desktop Card �������� Wireless G Notebook Card ��������������� Wireless G Router Note: Laptops can roam or move between the two wireless coverage areas if the SSID and the parent access point’s SSID match.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network. 2 64-Bit WEP 3 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your router uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 2 3 5 6 7 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key; C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key In the boxes below, create your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9 in each box.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Note to Mac ® users: Original Apple ® AirPort ® products support 64bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please verify which version you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. 128-Bit WEP Encryption Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple AirPort. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the wireless WURE (or access point) from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. 4. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”. 2 3 4 5 6 7 31 section Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA2-Personal (AES) 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA2-Personal (AES)”. 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 MAC Address Control Setting MAC Address Filtering To Enable an “Allow” List 1. Click the “Allow” radio button (1). 2. Enter the MAC addresses of all computers that you want to allow access to the network. When finished, click “Apply Changes”. 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Enable a Deny List 1. Click the “Deny” radio button (2). 2. Enter the MAC address of the computers that you want to deny access to the network. When finished, click “Apply Changes”.
Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The WURE ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it in order to log into the WURE in the future.
Changing System Settings 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the WURE. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power off on the WURE during the restart. 1 2 3 4 A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE’s defaults will be restored. The WURE home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the WURE’s address (default =192.168.2.254) into the navigation bar of your browser.
Changing System Settings 2. A window will open in which you can select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”. 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.
Changing System Settings 1 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 2 3 4 Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.cfg”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it. 5 6 7 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 37 section 1.
Changing System Settings 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 30 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 30-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE’s configuration will be restored. The WURE home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the WURE’s address (default = 192.168.2.254) into the navigation bar of your browser.
Changing System Settings Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1 2 3 4 6 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name.
Changing System Settings Updating the WURE’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.bin”. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. The “Firmware Update” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.
Changing System Settings 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 1 2 3 4 You will see one more message. This message tells you that the WURE may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded and the WURE is rebooted. Click “OK”. 5 6 7 A 30-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE firmware update will be complete. The WURE home page should appear automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem: Power LED does not come ON; WURE is not working. Check your physical connections. If the LED indicators do not light, the WURE may not be connected properly. Solution: Verify that the WURE is plugged into a power source. Check to see that the cables are connected to the correct ports and that they are secure. Note: The WURE can be configured to extend the range of the Belkin Wireless Router and is not guaranteed to be compatible with other manufacturers’ devices.
Troubleshooting No, my network name is not listed - go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed”. Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. Solution: If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 2 3 4 5 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to 6 3.
Troubleshooting Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent. Data transfer is sometimes slow. Signal strength is poor. Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Solution: 2 Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices: 3 • 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.
Troubleshooting 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router (or Access Point) from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.
Troubleshooting 7. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box. Important: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 characters. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router (or access point). For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key 1 2 3 8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings.
Troubleshooting 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”. 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.
Troubleshooting Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card. 1 3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a 2 4. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA”. 3 network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button. 5. In the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator. 6. Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings.
Troubleshooting Note: Select “WPA (with radius server)” if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server. Please consult your network administrator for further information. 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the wireless router (or access point) that you set up. 6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box. Important: Enter your pre-shared key.
Troubleshooting Belkin Pre-N Common household devices such as cordless phones 5GHz— and microwave uncrowded band ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b Incompatible with Compatible with 802.11b 802.11g or 802.11g or 802.11b Depends on interference— typically 100–200 ft. indoors Depends on interference— typically 100–200 ft.
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