Diamond Multimedia WR300NSI User manual

WR300NSI
Portable Wireless-N Repeater

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Table of Contents
About the Device ........................................................................................................ 4
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................. 5
Package Contents ........................................................................................ 5
Device Overview ..........................................................................................
Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 6
Top Panel ................................................................................................................... 7
Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................ 8
Accessing the User Interface ...................................................................................... 9
Quick Connect .............................................................................................. 9
Setup ......................................................................................................... 10
Wireless ..................................................................................................... 11
Wireless Basi Settings ........................................................................................... 11
Wireless Se urity Settings ...................................................................................... 12
MAC Filter Settings .................................................................................................. 13
System ....................................................................................................... 15
Devi e Information ................................................................................................. 15
LAN Configuration ................................................................................................... 16
Configuration Settings ............................................................................................ 16
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 17
System Password
System PasswordSystem Password
System Password .................................................................................................... 17
Configuring the Device ............................................................................................. 19
Wireless Repeater ..................................................................................... 20
Wireless Access Point ................................................................................ 21
Wireless Bridge.......................................................................................... 22
Configure WR300NSI to Wireless Router via WPS ................................................. 24
FCC Notice ................................................................................................................. 29

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About the Device
Diamond Multimedia WR300NSI is a Wall-plugged 300Mbps Wireless-N Repeater,
whi h supports wireless 802.11b/g/n, and one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port.
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WR300NSI supports robust 802.11n te hnology with up to 300Mbps data transfer
rate. The extender an take an existing 802.11n wireless signal, repeat and extend it
to a longer range where it is too far away for the router or a ess point to
rea h. It eliminates the able wires while providing the same reliable network
onne tion. It an repeat and extend the wireless signal from virtually any 802.11n
wireless router or a ess point that is laun hed on the market. It is ba kwards
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802.11b/g router or a ess point.
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The extender is equipped with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIX LAN port that an be
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also be used to onfigure the extender via its web-based GUI, or upgrade the firmware.
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and extends network overage within a home or in the building.
Advanced Security
WR300NSI features with 64/128-bit WEP en ryption and WIFI Prote ted A ess (WPA),
WPA2 to ensure the network se urity and prevent unauthorized a ess to you network.
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The devi e is easy to setup. It is portable with no need of any external power adaptor.
It omes with the embedded power supply and power plug, so that users an just
plug the devi e into a power so ket.

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Minimum System Requirements
Your omputer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Any operating system an be used
Web Browser
233MHz pro essor
Ethernet network adapter
Or Wireless network adapter
Package Contents
Pa kage ontents are listed below. For any missing items, please onta t your dealer
immediately. Produ t ontents may vary for different models.
WR300NSI
Ethernet able
Easy Start Guide
Resour e CD

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Device Overview
Front Panel

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Top Panel
LABEL
STATE
DESCRIPTION
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3 BARS Conne ted 95% and above RSSI (Ex ellent)
2 BARS Conne ted 55-94% RSSI (Re ommended)
1 BAR Conne ted 10-54% RSSI (Weak)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS BUTTON Conne t WR300NSI to any WPS apable devi es

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Bottom Panel
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RESET Press the Reset button for 5 se onds to restore the devi e to default fa tory settings
ETHERNET PORT Conne t to omputers/Ethernet devi es

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Accessing the User Interface
To a ess the User Interfa e open a Web browser (Ex: Internet Explorer, Firefox or
G. hrome) and type http://10.0.10.254 in the address bar and press enter.
Quick Connect
Press Qui k Conne t i on to s an for available wireless within the area.

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Setup
Mode of Operation
Mode of OperationMode of Operation
Mode of Operation
Repeater
RepeaterRepeater
Repeater
Configure your devi e as a wireless repeater to extend the wireless overage of your
wireless router.
A ess Point
A ess PointA ess Point
A ess Point
Configure your devi e as an a ess point to provide wireless network a essibility to a
non wireless network
Bridge
BridgeBridge
Bridge
Configure your devi e as a Bridge to a t as wireless lient to your network devi e. In this
mode you an onvert wireless signal to wired Ethernet for devi es not supporting
wireless onne tions.
SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID
Here you an set the name of your wireless network. Sele t the option Disable on
Broad ast SSID allow you to hide the wireless network name.
Se urity Mode
Se urity ModeSe urity Mode
Se urity Mode
Sele t from different en ryption type on the list to be used to provide se urity to your
wireless network from unauthorized users. Sele t
WEP
WEPWEP
WEP
HEX
64bit – uses 10 hara ters length of password from A-F and numbers from 0-9
128bit- uses 26 hara ters length of password from A-F and numbers from 0-9

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ASCII
64bit – uses 5 hara ters alpha numeri password (A-Z and 0-9)
128bit – uses 13 hara ters length of password from (A-Z and 0-9)
WPA
WPA WPA
WPA
Uses strong en ryption, some lega y devi es may not be able to asso iate with this type
of en ryption
WPA2
WPA2WPA2
WPA2
Use this en ryption for best se urity, some lega y devi e may not asso iate with this
type of en ryption
WPA/WPA2 PSK
WPA/WPA2 PSKWPA/WPA2 PSK
WPA/WPA2 PSK
Use a balan e of strong se urity and best ompatibility for new and lega y devi es.
Wireless
Wireless Basi Settings
Enable Wireless
Enable WirelessEnable Wireless
Enable Wireless
Enable or Disable wireless apability
Broad ast SSID
Broad ast SSIDBroad ast SSID
Broad ast SSID
Set option to disable to hide your wireless network (Enable by default)

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SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID
Here you an enter the name of your wifi network
Wireless Mode
Wireless ModeWireless Mode
Wireless Mode
This option allows you to sele t the type of wireless standard you want to allow to
onne t to your wireless network.
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Change your wireless hannel when you are getting poor re eption. Choose the least
hannel used in your area for better performan e (Only appli able for AP mode)
Channel Bandwidth
Channel BandwidthChannel Bandwidth
Channel Bandwidth
Here you an set your Channel Bandwidth to 20MHz and 20/40MHz(Auto)
HT Da
HT DaHT Da
HT Data Rate and HT Guard Interval
ta Rate and HT Guard Interval ta Rate and HT Guard Interval
ta Rate and HT Guard Interval
These options are re ommended to be set to Auto for maximum effi ien y.
Wireless Se urity Settings
Se urity Mode
Se urity ModeSe urity Mode
Se urity Mode
Sele t the type of en ryption you want for your wireless network
WPS
WPS WPS
WPS
Set this option to enable or disable WPS (Wifi Prote ted Setup) feature on this devi e
Enrollee PIN
Enrollee PINEnrollee PIN
Enrollee PIN
Enter this PIN to wireless lient that will be onne ting to WR300NSI repeater to
automati ally onfigure the wireless devi e.
Registrar PIN
Registrar PINRegistrar PIN
Registrar PIN

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Here you an enter the WPS-PIN of wireless lients and li k apply for the WR300NSI to
allow a ess and onfigure your wireless lient devi e automati ally
Note: WPS will work only for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption. Wireless client should support WPS feature
to use this option.
MAC Filter Settings
This feature will provide additional prote tion to your wireless network. It allows or
denies wireless lients from a essing through the WR300NSI with the use of the MAC
address whi h is unique for every network devi es.
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Use this option to disable or disregard the list of MAC address from blo king or allowing
a ess to the wireless network.
Allow
AllowAllow
Allow
Allow the list of MAC address from a essing the wireless network
Deny
DenyDeny
Deny
Deny the list of MAC address form a essing the wireless network

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MAC Address
MAC AddressMAC Address
MAC Address
Type the MAC address of the wireless lient here and press to add on the list.
Removing MAC address from the list
Removing MAC address from the listRemoving MAC address from the list
Removing MAC address from the list
Press this i on to remove the MAC address from the list
Where an I find the MAC address of my wire
Where an I find the MAC address of my wireWhere an I find the MAC address of my wire
Where an I find the MAC address of my wireless lient?
less lient?less lient?
less lient?
On the Command Prompt type ip onfig/all to show all the network adapter(s) that are
available.

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System
Devi e Information
Firmware Version
Firmware VersionFirmware Version
Firmware Version
Shows the urrent firmware version of the devi e
Build Date
Build DateBuild Date
Build Date
Shows the date when firmware is reated
Serial Number
Serial NumberSerial Number
Serial Number
Shows the devi e’s serial no
ETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC address
ETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC addressETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC address
ETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC address
Shows the MAC address of the different Interfa e
Wireless Status
Wireless StatusWireless Status
Wireless Status
Shows the wireless devi e’s wireless status

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LAN Configuration
Devi e IP address
Devi e IP addressDevi e IP address
Devi e IP address
Shows the devi e’s urrent IP address
Note:
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Note: Change this IP address if you are using two WR300NSI on the same network to
avoid IP address onfli t within your network. You may onfigure the 2
nd
unit with IP
address ex: 10.0.10.253
Configuration Settings
Ba kup S
Ba kup SBa kup S
Ba kup Settings
ettingsettings
ettings
Allow you to save the urrent onfiguration of WR300NSI. Default file name for the
ba kup file will be “ RT2880_Settings.dat”. Cli k Apply
ApplyApply
Apply to start saving your onfiguration.

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Update
UpdateUpdate
Update
Here you an load the saved onfiguration of your WR300NSI. Cli k browse and load the
saved settings by li king on the apply button.
Restore
RestoreRestore
Restore
Cli k on the apply button to reset the unit ba k to its fa tory settings. Unsaved
information will be lost.
Firmware Upgrade
This option allows you to update the firmware of your devi e for future hanges and
enhan ement.
Updating the firmware
Updating the firmwareUpdating the firmware
Updating the firmware
a. Conne t an Ethernet able between WR300NSI and omputer
b. Open web browser and type http://10.0.10.254 to a ess the user interfa e
. Cli k on Setup and sele t firmware under the sub menu
d. Cli k on the Browse
BrowseBrowse
Browse button and lo ate and open the firmware for WR300NSI and
li k Apply
ApplyApply
Apply to start the update.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: It is re ommended to only use firmware whi h is offi ially release by Diamond Multimedia, Using
third party firmware will void the warranty of the devi e.
System Password
System PasswordSystem Password
System Password
Set a password on web user interfa e to prevent other users from getting a ess to the
web UI and avoid unwanted hanges from your settings.

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System Password
System PasswordSystem Password
System Password
Type your password and li k on apply to a tivate this feature. To disable, simply remove
the password and li k apply to save your settings.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: forgotten password will not be re overed. Reset the devi e pressing the reset button found beside
the Ethernet port of WR300NSI.

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Configuring the Device
Pla ement of the Wireless Repeater is ru ial to get the best possible results for
extending your existing wireless signal. It is ideal for the wireless repeater to be pla ed
in a lo ation where it an re eive good wireless signal from the wireless router/AP so as
to avoid dis onne tion and pa ket loss.
LED smart indi ator determines the signal strength from your wireless router.
Wireless re eption and throughput may vary a ording to the number of wireless lients
that are in use at the same time, other nearby wireless devi es, stru ture type, building
materials and other interferen e present.

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Wireless Repeater
a. Plug your WR300NSI to a power outlet, swit h it ON and onne t the Ethernet
able between your WR300NSI and Computer
b. Laun h web browser and you will be dire ted to the User Interfa e (In ase it does
not open type 10.0.10.254 and hit enter)
. Sele t your SSID (wireless network/wifi name) from the list and li k onne t