Belkin F9K1015au User manual

User Manual
F9K1015au 8820-01863 Rev. A00
N300
PLUG-IN Wi-Fi®
RANGE EXTENDER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started..................................................1
What’s in the Box..................................................... 1
Initial Setup .......................................................... 1
Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly ...............................2
Wired Setup .........................................................4
Getting to Know Your Wi-Fi Range Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical Details.................................................6
System Requirements ................................................6
Advanced Settings...............................................7
Resetting the Wi-Fi Range Extender .............................15
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ........................17
Troubleshooting.....................................................17
Technical Support ...................................................19
Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Warranty ..........................20
Regulatory Information .........................................21
FCC Statement ......................................................21
IC Statement ........................................................21

1
Congratulations on buying an N300 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 Range Extender extends your 2.4GHz network.
GETTING STARTED
Initial Setup
To get started, you will need:
• Yourprimarywirelessrouter,itsnetworkname(SSID),andpassword.
• Apersonalcomputerwithawebbrowser
What’s in the Box
N300 Plug-in Wi-Fi Range Extender
Quick Installation Guide
UserManualonCD

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GETTING STARTED
Set Up Your Range Extender Wirelessly
Step 1
Find a spot that receives about half of your router’s Wi-Fi signal.
Step 2
Find a power outlet near that spot and plug in your Range Extender.
Belkin.setup
Agnes’s home wi-fi
MyNetwork
belkin.f84
http://Belkin.range
Belkin.setup
Agnes’s home wi-fi
MyNetwork
belkin.f84
http://Belkin.range

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GETTING STARTED
Step 3
On your device, connect to the Wi-Fi network “belkin.setup”
On Windows Vista or Windows 7, please check the option “Connect
Automatically”whenyouselectthenetwork.
Step 4
Complete setup by opening browser to:
Belkin.setup
Agnes’s home wi-fi
MyNetwork
belkin.f84
http://Belkin.range
Belkin.setup
Agnes’s home wi-fi
MyNetwork
belkin.f84
http://Belkin.range

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GETTING STARTED
How to reset the Range Extender and get it connected if you
change your router’s network name or password:
Step 1: Locate the Range Extender’s reset button on the base of
the unit.
Step 2: With the unit still powered on, press and hold the Range
Extender’s reset button for 10 seconds.
Step 3: Connect your computer to the “Belkin.setup” wireless network.
Make sure nothing is plugged into your Ethernet port.
Step 4: In your Internet browser, open the address
“http://Belkin.range” and follow the on-screen instructions.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER
A) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button (not pictured)
The WPS button on the top of your Range Extender can be used to help
establish a secure connection between your Range Extender and other
WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as computers. To use the WPS feature
on your Range Extender, see “Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Protected
Setup > Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.”
The small LED light near the WPS button shows what is happening while
you are using WPS to establish a connection.
Off: Idle
Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is listening for a WPS-enabled
computer or other device.
Solid Blue: The Range Extender has made a secure connection with the
computer or other device.
Blinking Amber: A connection was not created.
B) Status Light
Your Range Extender’s status is shown by the light on the front.
Off: The Range Extender is not plugged into a power source.
Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is starting up.
Solid Blue: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi® network.
Solid Amber: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi network
but is experiencing a weak signal. A weak signal may lead to performance
problems. Consider moving the Range Extender closer to the
wireless router.
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.
(Refer to “Getting Started” for instructions on how to set up your
Range Extender.)
C) Reset Button (not pictured)
This button is used to restart your Range Extender in rare cases when
it functions incorrectly. Resetting the Range Extender will preserve your
settings. This button may also be used to restore the factory default
settings. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
System Requirements
802.11/b/g/n 2.4GHz wireless router with broadband Internet connection
At least one computer with:
- Installed wireless network interface card and TCP/IP protocol
- Windows® XP 32 (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista® 32/64,
or Windows 7 32/64; or Mac OS® X v10.5 or above
- Internet Explorer® v7 or above, Firefox®,
Google Chrome™, or Safari®
- Minimum 1.8GHz processor
- Minimum 512MB RAM
Specifications
Wireless Standards with Link Rate
- IEEE 802.11n (up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz)
- IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps*)
- IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps*)
Wireless Operating Spectrum:
- 2.4GHz
Wireless Security:
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
- 256-bit WPA®/WPA2® encryption
- 64/128-bit WEP encryption

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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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ADVANCED SETTINGS
The Status Page
This page shows the detailed status of your Range Extender.
The meaning of the various items is detailed below.
1. Quick-Navigation Links
You can go directly to any of the Range Extender’s advanced UI pages
by clicking directly on these links.
2. Language
Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface. Select the
desired language by clicking one of the available languages.
3. 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.
4. Features
This section details whether the WPS function is enabled or disabled.
5. 2.4GHz Extender
These sections provide detailed information on the extended network.
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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. The Range Extender ships with no
password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and
click the “Submit” button to log in.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Configuring the 2.4GHz Wireless Connection
This option will change the settings for the Range
Extender’s connection to your main 2.4GHz network.
You can use this option for the following tasks:
 •Connectingtoadifferentwirelessnetwork
 •Updatingthesettingsafteryou’vechangedthewirelesssettings
(e.g., security type or password) on your Range Extender
Click on the “2.4GHz Wireless Connection”
link on the left side of the screen.
The Range Extender will provide the following options:
Network Name (SSID)
This is the name of the 2.4GHz network you wish to extend.
Security Type
You must specify the type of security for your Range
Extender (WPA2, WPA, WEP, or None).
Password (Key)
This is the password or passkey that you normally
use to connect to your wireless router.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Extended Network Settings
These options enable you to configure your Extended Networks.
SSID Settings
ThisscreenenablesyoutoconfiguretheSSID,security,
and other features of your Extended Network.
We recommend accepting the default values here, which will
mirror your main network. However, if you wish to change
settings for the Extended Network, you can do so here.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Protected Mode
Protected mode ensures proper operation of draft 802.11n-compliant
devices on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices
are present or when there is heavy 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
wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an
environment with HEAVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference,
you will achieve the best wireless performance with protected
mode ON. This will ensure wireless performance is not affected.
802.11e/WMM QoS
802.11e/WMM QoS is a feature that prioritizes the traffic
on your wireless network based on the type of traffic. We
recommend leaving this enabled for optimal performance.
For the network, you may configure the following:
Network Name (SSID)
This is the name of your extended Wi-Fi Range Extender as it will
show up when you try to connect to it from a laptop, tablet, etc.
Broadcast SSID
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
only. For security, you can choose not to broadcast your extended
network’sSSID.Doingsowillkeepyournetworknamehidden
from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless
networks.ToturnoffthebroadcastoftheSSID,removethecheck
markfromtheboxnextto“BroadcastSSID”,andthenclick“Apply
Changes.” The change is immediate. Each wireless computer or
devicenowneedstobesettoconnecttoyourspecificSSID.Refer
to the documentation of your computer, tablet, or other device.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Security
This screen enables you to change the wireless security settings such
as WPA or WEP.
We recommend leaving the settings you used when you went through
the Setup Wizard. By default, your Range Extender will use the same
security settings as your main network. However, if you wish, you may
specify different security settings here.
Security Type: You may specify the type of security here. Available
options are WPA2/WPA, WEP, and None (no security). We recommend
you use the same type of security as your main router.
Password (Key):
For WPA2 security, this can be any set of characters from 8 to 63
characters in length, (only accept printable ASCII characters). For
WEP security, this must be a string of “hex characters” (0-9 or A-F).
(If you specify “None” for the security, this field will be hidden.) We
recommend you use the same password as your main router.
Obscure password:
If this box is checked, the password will be obscured in your browser
so that others cannot see it when you type it in.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Your Wi-Fi Range Extender supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
(WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless
network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in
a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button,
to enable users to automatically configure network names and
strong WPA/WPA2 data encryption and authentication.
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.
PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your
RangeExtenderfortwosecondsandthesecurityLEDwillflash,
indicating that WPS has been initiated. Then, initiate WPS on the client
device within two minutes (refer to your client’s documentation on this
procedure). The wireless device and Range Extender will automatically
exchange a security key and establish a secure connection.
PIN: The client device has a WPS PIN number (eight digits) that
will be provided to you when you initiate the connection to the
Range Extender. Enable WPS through the screen illustrated to the
below. Enter the client’s PIN into the Range Extender’s internal
registrar (accessed through this screen). The client will be securely
enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes.

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RESETTING THE Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER
Restart your Wi-Fi 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.

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RESETTING THE Wi-Fi RANGE EXTENDER
Updating the Range Extender’s Firmware via the Web Interface
The following steps show you how to update your Wi-Fi
Range Extender’s firmware using its web interface.
Click the button to “Check for Firmware Updates.” This will
show you whether there is new firmware available.
DownloadthefirmwarefileandsaveittoyourPC.
Click “Choose Update File”; a box will open up. Select
the firmware file you just downloaded.
Click “Update Firmware.”

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TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY
Troubleshooting
Belkin Setup cannot find my Wi-Fi Range Extender.
If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Wi-Fi
Range Extender during the installation process, please
make sure that the Range Extender is powered on.
The Range Extender is having trouble
connecting to your wireless network.
Blinking Amber LED
This indicates that the Wi-Fi Range Extender is not
connected to your wireless network. Please move
the Range Extender closer to your router.
Solid Amber LED
This indicates that the Wi-Fi Range Extender is connected to your
wireless network but the signal is weak. You might experience slower
performance. Please move the Range Extender closer to your router.

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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 Range Extender’s normal operation while maintaining the
programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings
by using the “Reset” button. Use the restore option in instances where
you may have forgotten your custom password.
Resetting the Wi-Fi Range Extender
Push and release the “Reset” button. The light on the Range Extender
will momentarily flash and then become solid again, indicating that the
reset is complete.
Restoring Your Range Extender to Factory Defaults
Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, and then
release it. The light on the Range Extender will momentarily flash
and then will begin to blink. When the light becomes solid again, the
restore is complete.
My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent,
suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty
maintaining a connection with my wireless network.
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance between devices decreases when
the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will
cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are
obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. Note also that
connection speed may decrease as you move your computer farther
away from the Range Extender. Finally, note that all your wireless
devices are sharing the same network. So, if you have another device
that is generating a lot of network traffic (for example, transferring
large files) that will compromise the performance of other devices
on the network. Try moving high-traffic devices closer to the Range
Extender, or try wiring them to your router with an Ethernet cable.