GETTING STARTED Congratulations on buying an N600 Dual-Band Plug-In Wi-Fi Range Extender (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. The dual-band feature extends both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
GETTING STARTED What’s in the Box Initial Setup N600 Dual-Band Plug-In Wi-Fi Range Extender To get started, you will need: Quick Installation Guide • Your primary wireless router, its network name (SSID), and password. If it’s a dual-band router, please be User Manual on CD sure you have both SSIDs and passwords.
GETTING STARTED Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly Step 1 Choose an outlet near the edge of your network’s Wi-Fi coverage. Step 2 Plug in your N600 DB Range Extender.
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GETTING STARTED Step 3 Connect your computer to the “Belkin.setup” wireless network. Make sure nothing is plugged into your Ethernet port. On Windows Vista or Windows 7, please check the option “Connect Automatically” when you select the network. Search for “Belkin.setup” and connect.
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GETTING STARTED Step 4 Visit “http://Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions. http://Belkin.range...
Step 3: On your computer, turn off Wi-Fi. Step 4: Use your favorite browser to visit http://Belkin. range and follow the instructions that appear there. Step 5: After your setup is complete, please turn on Wi-Fi.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DUAL-BAND Wi-Fi 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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DUAL-BAND Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER Back Panel A) Wired (LAN) Connector B) Reset Button Connect AV devices such as This button is used to restart a TV, Blu-ray player, gaming your Range Extender in console, and other wired rare cases when it functions devices to the port using an incorrectly.
TECHNICAL DETAILS System Requirements Specifications Wireless Standards with Link Rate 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless router - IEEE 802.11n (up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz and 5GHz*) with broadband Internet connection - IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*) - IEEE 802.11a (up to 54Mbps*) At least one computer with: - IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*) - Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol...
ADVANCED SETTINGS Connecting to the Web Interface When you are connected to your Range Extender, you can access the Range Extender’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface (UI) using your Internet browser. In your browser, type “belkin.range.” Then press the “Enter” key. http://Belkin.range...
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These sections provide detailed information on hardware part number, version number, firmware version, the 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks. 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...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Logging into the Firmware Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender 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 Login Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection have to log in.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Configuring the 2 .4GHz Wireless Connection Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 2.4GHz network. 2.4 Ghz Wireless Connection Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection You can use this option for the following tasks: Signal Strength 5Ghz Wireless Connection Extended Networks Settings...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Configuring the 5GHz Wireless Connection Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This option will change the settings for the Range Extender’s connection to your main 5GHz network. Status 5 Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection You can use this option for the following tasks: Signal Strength 5Ghz Wireless Connection Extended Networks Settings...
ADVANCED SETTINGS Extended Network Settings Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender These options enable you to configure your Extended Networks. SSID Settings Status SSID Settings 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4 Ghz 5Ghz Wireless Connection 5 Ghz Extended Networks Settings Wireless Channel This screen enables you to configure the SSID, security, SSID Settings Extension Channel Security...
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Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin Double N+ Wireless Cards and 802.11g or Broadcast SSID 802.11b cards. If you are in an environment that includes little to no Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Security Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender This screen enables you to change the wireless security settings such as WPA or WEP. Security Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection 2.4 Ghz 5 Ghz 5Ghz Wireless Connection We recommend leaving the settings you used when you went Extended Networks Settings WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2...
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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ a web browser and uncheck the “Cross-Band Enabled” box. 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.
RESETTING THE DUAL-BAND Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER Restart your Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender Restart Extender Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection Sometimes it may be necessary to reboot the Adapter if it is not working properly. 5Ghz Wireless Connection Restarting the adapter will not delete any of your configuration settings.
Utilities 1. Restore your extender to the factory defaults using the button on this page. Restart Extender 2. Once the extender has rebooted and is blinking blue/amber, join belkin.setup. 3. Refresh this page in your browser. Restore Factory Defaults 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
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Firmware update Status 2.4Ghz Wireless Connection From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Dual-Band Wireless Range 5Ghz Wireless Connection Click the button to “Check for Firmware Updates.” This will Extender's firmware. Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that Extended Networks Settings may have existed.
Belkin Setup cannot find my Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender . Blinking Amber LED If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Dual- This indicates that the Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender Band Wi-Fi Range Extender during the installation process, is not connected to your wireless network.
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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent, Reset Button suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Range Extender maintaining a connection with my wireless network . may function improperly.
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...
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 What this warranty covers .
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How to get service . Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection To get service for your Belkin product you shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in...
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DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Statement This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted for indoor environment only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 IMPORTANT NOTE: Rules.
REGULATORY INFORMATION IC Statement: réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 . mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB- 003 du Canada .
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REGULATORY INFORMATION distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Caution: The device for the band 5150–5250MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250–5350MHz and 5650–5850MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
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