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Belkin F9K1106 User Manual

Dual-band wireless range extender
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Dual-BanD WIRElESS
Range Extender
User Manual
F9K1106v1 8820-00923 Rev. A01

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  • Page 1 Dual-BanD WIRElESS Range Extender User Manual F9K1106v1 8820-00923 Rev. A01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty . . . . . . . . 21 Regulatory Information .

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    (the Range Extender). This device will enable you to extend the range of your dual-band router to eliminate “dead spots” in your wireless network. Belkin’s MultiBeam technology gives enhanced coverage Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender and performance to the areas of your house that need it. Lastly, the dual-band feature extends both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.

  • Page 4: Initial Setup

    Step 1: Connect the cable to the Step 2: Open a browser, visit Step 3: Once the Range To get started, you will need: Ethernet port on your PC, and http://Belkin.range, and follow Extender has successfully • Your primary wireless router, then plug in the power supply.
  • Page 5 GettinG Started Step 4: Place the Range Extender in an area where you can still Step 5: Plug in the power supply. access your wireless network without problems, but close to the area where you want to establish your extended network.
  • Page 6 GettinG Started Step 6: Join your new extended wireless network.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender

    GettinG to Know Your Dual-BanD wireless ranGe extenDer Front Panel Blinking amber: The Range Extender is not connected to the Wi-Fi network. Check to make sure that your wireless router is functioning properly, and/or move the Range Extender closer to the wireless router. alternating Blue/amber: The Range Extender is ready to be set up.

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    GettinG to Know Your Dual-BanD wireless ranGe extenDer Back Panel a) wired (lan) Connectors Connect AV devices such as a TV, Blu-ray™ player, gaming console, and other wired devices to these ports using Ethernet cables. B) reset Button This button is used to restart your Range Extender in rare cases when it functions incorrectly.

  • Page 9: Technical Details

    Technical DeTails system Requirements specifications Wireless Standards with Link Rate • 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless • IEEE 802.11n (up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz and 5GHz*) router with broadband Internet connection • IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*) • At least one computer with: • IEEE 802.11a (up to 54Mbps*) • IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*) Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol Wireless Operating Spectrum: Windows XP 32 (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista 32/64, ® ® or Windows 7 32/64; or Mac OS X v10.5 or 10.6 • Simultaneous Dual-Band ® • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Internet Explorer v7 or above, Firefox ® ®...

  • Page 10: Connecting To Web Interface

    4. Version Info The Version Info section gives you information on the hardware part number, version number, firmware version, and serial number. Belkin Technical Support may ask you for this information in certain troubleshooting situations. 5. Features This section details whether the WPS function is enabled or disabled, and for which extended network (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
  • Page 11 AdVANced SeTTINgS Logging into the Firmware The Range Extender’s home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Range Extender’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen.
  • Page 12 AdVANced SeTTINgS configuring the 2.4gHz Wireless connection This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s The Range Extender will provide the following options: connection to your main 2.4GHz network. You can use this option for the following tasks: Network Name (SSId) This is the name of the 2.4GHz network you wish to extend.
  • Page 13 AdVANced SeTTINgS configuring the 5gHz Wireless connection This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s The Range Extender will provide the following options: connection to your main 5GHz network. You can use this option for the following tasks: Network Name (SSId) This is the name of the 5GHz network you wish to extend.

  • Page 14: Extended Network Settings

    AdVANced SeTTINgS extended Network Settings We recommend accepting the default values here, which will These options enable you to configure your Extended Networks. mirror your main network. However, if you wish to change settings for the Extended Network, you can do so here. SSId Settings The screen is arranged in two columns, one for your 2.4GHz Extended Network and the second for the 5GHz Extended Network.
  • Page 15 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin Double N+ Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best...
  • Page 16 AdVANced SeTTINgS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Security Type: You may specify the type of security here. Available Your Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender supports the Wi-Fi options are WPA2/WPA, WEP, and None (no security). We Protected Setup™ (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup recommend you use the same type of security as your main router.
  • Page 17 AdVANced SeTTINgS Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Belkin recommends that you set up WPA2 as your wireless security. WPS does not provide additional security, but rather simplifies the addition of wireless devices to your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network.

  • Page 18: Resetting The Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender

    Resetting the Dual-BanD WiReless Range extenDeR Restart your Dual-Band Wireless Range extender Restoring Factory Defaults In some situations, it may be necessary to restore factory defaults; this will restore the unit to the settings when you pulled it out of the box. If you do this, you’ll need to set it up again.
  • Page 19 Resetting the Dual-BanD WiReless Range extenDeR updating the Range extender’s Firmware via the Web interface Click the button to “Check for Firmware Updates.” This will show you whether there is new firmware available. The following steps show you how to update your Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender’s firmware using its web interface.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    Wireless Range Extender. suffers from weak signal, or i’m having difficulty maintaining a connection with my wireless network. If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender during the Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and...

  • Page 21: Reset Button

    TRouBLEShooTing, SuppoRT, AnD WARRAnTy Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Range Extender may function improperly. Resetting the Range Extender will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset”...

  • Page 22: Technical Support

    TRouBLEShooTing, SuppoRT, AnD WARRAnTy Technical Support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support Australia http://www.belkin.com/au/support new Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support...

  • Page 23: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

    What is not covered by this warranty? 2-year product Warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered What this warranty covers.
  • Page 24 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

  • Page 25: Regulatory Information

    ComPatIBIlIty Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa against harmful interference in a residential installation. Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, f9K1106v1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 26 RegulatoRy InfoRmatIon lndustry Canada Statement: note ImPoRtante: (Pour l’utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: This device complies with RSS-210 of the lndustry Canada Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: rayonnements lC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
  • Page 27 © 2011 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac OS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are either registered...

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