iiNet 300N Wireless Extender User manual

300N Wireless Extender
Quick Installation Guide
READ THIS FIRST

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BEFORE YOU START, CHECK THAT THESE ITEMS ARE IN YOUR EXTENDER PACK.
Item Name Quantity
300N Wireless LAN Extender 1
Network Cable 1
User Manual 1
Quick install Guide 1

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CONTENTS
Welcome to iiNet’s Wireless Extender 2
List of Features 3
System Requirements 6
Getting Ready 6
Setting up your Wireless Extender 8
Step 1 – Select the Wireless Mode 8
Step 2 – Plug in the Extender 9
SECTION A
Step 3 – Initiate the Wireless Setup 10
SECTION B
Step 4 – Check your Wireless Device Manager 14
Step 5 – Connect your Computer to the Extender 16
Step 6 – Secure the Extender in your Wireless Network 17
Step 7 – Secure your Wi-Fi Access 20
Step 8 – Save the Extender URL 22
Extender LED - Status Lights Behaviour 26

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WELCOME TO THE iiNet WIRELESS EXTENDER
Hi,
You’re now the proud owner of an iiNet™ 300N Wireless LAN
Extender. As the name suggests, this nifty device expands your
wireless and Wi-Fi reach in and around your home. It wirelessly
connects to your existing modem and gives your signal a boost while
reducing ‘deadspots’ – areas where your Wi-Fi devices are unable to
connect due to a weak signal.
All you need to do is plug your Extender into a power-point that’s
near the limit of your current wireless signal range, use this guide to
set-up the device and then you’ll be able to enjoy a stable network
connection from the ground floor of your home through to the attic,
and even in the garden.
Use this Quick Setup Guide to get your Extender up and running.
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WELCOME TO THE iiNet WIRELESS EXTENDER
LIST OF FEATURES
FIVE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATE
• Signal - a wireless signal
• WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - a wireless
connection to your modem
• Power – Extender receiving power after it’s
plugged into a power-point
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – for setting up a
secure wireless connection
• LAN (Local Area Network) - for indicating a
connection to a PC via a cable.
WPS button – when pressed, will kick-start the secure
wireless connection.
See the back of this guide for an explanation of the
Extender’s LED status lights behaviour.

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THREE-POSITION MODE SWITCH
AP – turns your wired modem into a Wi-Fi modem
Repeater - boosts and extends the range of your
wireless signal
Client – turns your computer (PC) into a Wi-Fi PC
See the User Manual for more detail about the
AP and Client modes. User manual is available for
download from www.iinet.net.au/wireless-extender
LAN PORT
To plug in a cable to connect to a computer, switch or
hub for local network sharing using Wi-Fi.

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ON / OFF SWITCH
After you plug the Extender into a power-point and
switch it on, press this switch to the ON position.
The Power status light (on the front of the Extender)
should come on.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Check that you have the following computer system requirements for the set-up:
• A wireless network card compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard
• Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system with Internet Explorer
• CD-ROM drive
• At least 100MB of available disk space.
GETTING READY
First, you need to have two unique numbers ready to input during the installation process.
So make a note of them now before you start.
Your modem’s WPA key
This is your modem’s wireless security key/password, it is noted on a sticker on the back
of your modem, or underneath it (this is the same security key you use to let your laptop
connect to the modem). On the iiNet BoB LiteTM or BoB2TM modem it’s indicated on the
underside of the modem. Write down the WPA number:
My WPA number/wireless security password is

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EXAMPLE
Your Extender’s MAC address
This is a hardware identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a network.
Write down the last four digits of this number. You’ll find the MAC number on a sticker on
the Extender. It looks like this.
My last 4 digits of the Extender’s MAC address is
CAUTION: - after finishing this installation, it’s recommended that you keep
a record of the two unique numbers in a secure location.
Note:
The computer screen shots in this Guide are from a Windows 7 and a Windows XP
operating system. If your operating system is one of the other versions supported,
your screens will look slightly different.
MAC:78A05134CBC9

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SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS EXTENDER
Step 1 - Select the Wireless Repeater Mode
The Wireless Extender has a three-position mode switch.
• Position the switch to the Repeater position
(to extend the range of your current wireless signal).

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Step 2 – Plug in the Extender
Locate a power-point that is within three meters (10 feet) of your existing modem/router.
• Plug the Extender into the power-point and turn it on.
• Under the Extender is an ON/OFF switch. Switch it to the ON position.
• The Power status light (on the front of the Extender) should come on and remain steady.

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Step 3 – Initiate the Wireless Setup
Check the back and sides of your modem to see if it has a WPS button.
If you have an iiNet BoBTM modem then the WPS button is situated on the rear of the
modem. If your modem does NOT have this WPS button or feature, skip this step and
go to SECTION B on page 14.
BoB LiteTM BoB2TM
Standard modem
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a. On the front of the Extender is a WPS button. Press and hold this button for two seconds
and release.
CAUTION: If you press the WPS button for longer than five seconds,
it may reset to factory settings.
b. Within two minutes of pressing the WPS button on your Extender, press the WPS button
on your modem for two seconds then release.
c. Wait for up to two minutes while the modem and the wireless extender talk to each other
and exchange their security settings.
d. After a couple of minutes check that the WPS status light on the Extender has come
on and stays on. This means the WPS connection is successful. This light will remain
illuminated and eventually the orange ‘signal’ light comes on.
e. If the WPS status light flashes fast, there is an error. Wait until the WPS status light goes
off, and repeat Step 3 until the status light comes on and remains stable.
When the connection is complete, the following status lights will show:
Signal amber light remains steady
WLAN light flashes
Power light is steady

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CONGRATULATIONS
You have successfully set up your Wireless Extender. Simply connect
your PC or wireless devices to your wireless connection. Your new
Wireless Extender simply shows the name of your previous connection.
You can now unplug your extender and move it to a position in your
home that was on the fringe of your current wireless network. Simply
re-plug your extender into a power socket and power up; as long as the
amber light illuminates you have successfully extended your range. If
the amber light fails to illuminate, move the extender slightly closer to
your modem until you notice the amber light illuminate or flash.
The following indicates the range of your wireless network:
Amber light steady light and
always on
exceptional signal reception
(50-100%)
Amber light slow blinking good signal reception
(50%-5%)
Amber light fast blinking Poor signal reception (<25%),
you are starting to reach the
outer limits of your extended
network range.
You’ve now completed SECTION A and finished set-up.
You can now get back to using the Internet.
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WIRELESS PORTABILITY
Now that you’ve setup and connected the Extender, you’re free to expand your wireless
range beyond your current limit.
You can surf the Internet from spots where the signal used to be too weak, or other places
in your home you never thought possible.
Connect your wireless-capable devices like notebook computers and gaming.
For Advanced settings, other features of this Wireless Extender and a Glossary see your
User Manual at www.iinet.net.au/wireless-extender

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Step 4 – Check your Wireless Device Manager
Open your computer’s Wireless Device Manager.
The icon could look similar to any of these icons circled:
It appears in your system tray (bottom right hand corner of your screen). If you’re unsure
you can hover your mouse over each icon in the system tray. A balloon text appears
identifying the nature of the icon.
• If Wireless Device Manager is not in your system tray, you can access it through Control
Panel (under your Windows Start button menu). Alternatively, consult your PC manual
for help on how to launch your wireless feature on your PC.
THIS SECTION IS TO SET UP YOUR iiNet WIRELESS EXTENDER
IF YOUR MODEM DOES NOT HAVE WPS
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• Click the icon to open the Wireless Device Manager. You may need to right click the
mouse and select ‘View Available Wireless Networks’. It will display your wireless signal
strength. That part of the screen will look similar to this:
• You should be able to see the name of your modem as well as the name of the extender.
• Your Extender is identified as iiExtenderxxxx, which includes the last four digits of your
MAC serial number (which you wrote down earlier).
• You might need to refresh the Wireless Device Manager’s screen to see your Extender.

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Step 5 – Connect your Computer to the Extender
• Click the iiExtenderxxxx name in your list of wireless networks and press Connect.
Your Wireless Device Manager should display that you are now connected to the
Extender.
• Depending on your version of Microsoft Windows, you might see a window that looks
like this, if so, click ‘Connect to the network without setting it up’
If you see a warning message, click ‘CONNECT ANYWAY’

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Step 6 – Secure the Extender in your Wireless Network
• Open up your web browser (e.g: Firefox, Internet Explorer)
• In the address bar, type: http://iiExtenderxxxx
(remember the xxxx stands for the last four digits of your Extender’s MAC serial
number which you wrote down earlier). You can also type in 192.168.2.254 in
the address bar of your browser. This will be necessary if you are using a MAC
computer.
If you’re using Safari as your web browser you’ll more than likely need to type in
the URL 192.168.2.245.
• Press ENTER.

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• A Windows Security login opens up and you can now enter the Username
and Password.
• Enter the default username admin and the default password 1234.
• Click OK
The Universal Repeater – Quick Setup page opens showing all the wireless modems/
routers within range.