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).