WR300N Portable Wireless-N Repeater Quick Start Guide
User Manual Table of Contents About the Device ..................................................................................................................... 3 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 4 Device Overview ..................................................................................................
User Manual About the Device Diamond Multimedia WR300N Portable Wireless-N Repeater supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. WR300N is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home or office. It basically receives the signal from your wireless router/AP and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are previously unreachable.
User Manual Minimum System Requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements. Any operating system can be used Web Browser 233MHz processor Ethernet network adapter Or Wireless network adapter Package Contents Package contents are listed below.
User Manual Device Overview Front Panel LABEL POWER LED ETHERNET LED WIRELESS LED WPS LED and BUTTON STATE On – Solid Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off DESCRIPTION Device is powered ON Device is powered OFF Ethernet device is connected Indicates LAN activity No Ethernet device connected Wireless interface is UP Indicates wireless activity Wireless interface is DOWN WPS association is successful WPS authe
User Manual Bottom Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION RESET Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices Page 6 of 38
User Manual Tips for placing the Repeater Before proceeding to configure your WR300N, it is often a good idea to identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal at all. Based from this assessment you may place the wireless repeater in between a location where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. This will serve as the identified location for the WR300N. The illustration below is an example of a network diagram.
User Manual Configuring the Repeater Setting up the device is easy. Follow the steps below to configure the device for your current wireless router/AP. Ensure to disable the wireless connection on the PC or laptop used for configuring the WR300N. Please note that the main router/AP and Wireless Repeater must be on the same wireless channel. To configure your device via the Web GUI: 1. Connect the WR300N to a power outlet. 2.
User Manual 5. Input admin for username and input admin for password. Click the OK button. 6. Click on the Auto Setup button. This will show the available wireless networks that are in range of the WR300N. NOTE: If you are connecting to a hidden wireless network, you need to go through the Manual Setup and key-in the information from your existing wireless router/AP manually. Also un-tick the Broadcast SSID option so your wireless network can remain hidden.
User Manual 7. Click the Connect button located on the right side of the wireless network you want to connect to. Click Refresh if you don't see your wireless SSID on the list.
User Manual 8. Input the current wireless network key/passphrase. Click the Apply button to commit the changes. 9. Close the web browser and power down the WR300N by unplugging the device from the wall plug. 10. Plug the WR300N to a power outlet at the identified location. 11. You may now use your wireless devices such as laptops, smart phones, etc. with the Repeater. NOTE: *You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the WR300N.
User Manual Setup Diagram Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Desktop PC, Game Console or Internet-ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the WR300N.
User Manual Configure the WR300N as a Wireless AP Use the WR300N as a Wireless Access Point to turn a regular modem-router into a wireless capable networking device to connect wireless-enabled devices such as laptops and smart phones. To setup the device as a wireless AP: 1. Connect a PC/laptop to the Wireless Repeater. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. 2.
User Manual Setup Diagram NOTE: To change any wireless settings on the WR300N, you would need to set a static IP address on your wireless network card to be able to access the web GUI before you can configure the settings. Please refer to the steps on how to set a static IP on your PC also included in this manual. Changing the Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings to suit your own preference. To change the Wireless settings via the Web GUI: 1.
User Manual 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. On the top pane, click the Wireless button to show the menu 5. You can change the advanced wireless settings as preferred from this page 6. Click Apply to commit the changes 7. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own preference.
User Manual 5. Click Apply to commit the changes 6. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new settings WPS WPS or Wifi Protected Setup makes it easy for wireless clients to connect to the wireless repeater. Simply press the WPS button on the repeater and press the WPS button on the wireless client within 2 minutes, and the wireless security authentication will be done automatically.
User Manual Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to allow or deny access to the Wireless Repeater.
User Manual To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. Click the Wireless button, and click MAC filter menu. You can select Allow or Deny from the Policy drop down box and enter the MAC address of the wireless client you wish to allow/deny access to the wireless repeater 5.
User Manual 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. AP Client Connection Status displays the Connection status and SSID of the Access Point being extended. 5. Wireless Client List displays the current wireless clients connected to the repeater.
User Manual System Management The System Management menu is used for device settings administration. Accessing System Management To access the Web User Interface: 1. Open your browser. 2. Type-in 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and then press Enter. 3.
User Manual Information This page shows the device information. Below is the list of information shown in this menu. Firmware Version – Shows the current firmware version of the device Build Date – Shows the firmware release date Serial Number – Shows the serial number of the device ETH MAC Address – Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address Wireless MAC Address – Shows device’s wireless interface MAC address Wireless Status – Shows the status of the wireless interface.
User Manual Firmware Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device. Firmware Information – Shows the current firmware’s version and build date Firmware Upgrade – Load a new firmware upgrade file to the device NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrade procedure.
User Manual Reboot Reboot allows you to reboot the device for new settings to take effect.
User Manual Password Password menu allows you to change the device’s password to access the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
User Manual Setting a Static IP on your PC The WR300N Wireless N Repeater will only give an IP address to your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the WR300N, you need to set a Static IP address on your PC. Just remember to set it back to “Obtain and IP address automatically” after you are done. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows XP: 1.
User Manual 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties 5.
User Manual 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank. 7. Click OK to commit the settings.
User Manual 1. Click Start > Control Panel 2. Double-Click Network and Sharing Center 3. Click Manage network connections 4.
User Manual 5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Properties 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank.
User Manual 7. Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows 7: 1. Click Start > Control Panel 2.
User Manual 3. Click Change adapter settings 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties 5.
User Manual 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank. 7.
User Manual Safety Precautions Do not open, service, or change any component. Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.
User Manual Technical Support Diamond Technical Support staff is here to help resolve any issues that you may be experiencing. Prior to contacting technical support please make sure you have the following information available. 1. Model #: (Printed on the bar code, located on the box) 2. Installation CD Version: (printed on the CD label) 3. The version of Windows that your system is running. 4. The manufacturer and model # of your computer. 5. CPU type and speed (example: Intel Pentium4 2.4GHZ) 6.
User Manual SHIPPING Starting June 1st 2009 Diamond Multimedia will pay for shipping cost from Diamond back to US and Canadian customers provided the product is indeed under warranty and there is no damage caused by improper installation or modification of the merchandise. Customers located outside of the United States and Canada or using military addresses (APO,etc) will be required to pay for return shipping. Average shipping times range from 5 to 10 days, depending on actual shipment destination.
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User Manual FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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