Page 2 - User Manual; Increase your wireless coverage; Access Point
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Introduction; ct
Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender (WURE) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this new high-speed wireless technology and gain the freedom to connect to your home or office network w...
Page 5 - Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal
3 2 Introduction 3 2 Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Access Point Mode: Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless Wireless Universal Repeater (WURE) Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devic...
Page 6 - Avoid Obstacles and Interference; Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network
3 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerato...
Page 8 - Overview; Front Panel; Power LED
5 Introduction 5 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Overview The WURE is designed to be positioned horizontally on a desktop, or wall-mounted. All of the cables exit from the rear of the WURE for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the WURE to provide you wit...
Page 9 - Power Jack
7 6 7 6 Overview Back PanelPower Jack Connect the included 4.5V DC power supply to this jack. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx port on a switch, hub, or router. Auto Connect Button The “Auto Connect” button will automatic...
Page 10 - Package Contents
77 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Overview Package Contents • Belkin Wireless G Wireless Universal Range Extender • Detachable Antenna • Power Supply • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable • Easy Installation Wizard Software CD-ROM System Requirements • At least one computer with an ins...
Page 11 - Configuring as a Wireless Access Point; Connecting as a Wireless Access Point
9 8 Configuring the WURE 9 8 Configuring the WURE ��������������� �������� �������� ��������������� Wireless G Universal Range Extender Wireless G Notebook Card Wired Router Wireless G Desktop Card Configuring as a Wireless Access Point 1. Connect Connecting as a Wireless Access Point The WURE can a...
Page 12 - Configuring the WURE; Running the Easy Install Wizard Software; Running the Wireless Range Extender Management Utility
9 Configuring the WURE 9 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Install Running the Easy Install Wizard Software 2.1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. 2.2 Insert the Wireless Range Extender Mana...
Page 14 - Congratulations. Your WURE is now set up for access point; Advanced Configuration
11 Configuring the WURE 11 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.6 The “UR/AP mode switch” window will appear. Select the AP radio button. Congratulations. Your WURE is now set up for access point mode. 4. Advanced Configuration Configuring your WURE through the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4.1 If you wis...
Page 15 - Configuring as a Wireless G Universal Range Extender; Connecting the WURE
13 12 Configuring the WURE 13 12 Configuring the WURE Configuring as a Wireless G Universal Range Extender Auto Connect Button Auto Connect is a quick and easy method to automatically set up your WURE to your wireless network. It is designed to remove the need for users to set the correct SSID and c...
Page 16 - Repositioning the WURE in a Weak Signal Area or Dead Spot
13 Configuring the WURE 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2.2 Release the “Auto Connect” button; the WURE will automatically associate to the wireless router (or access point) with the strongest signal. In most cases, this will be the router to which you positioned the WURE closest. 2.3 Once the WURE has ...
Page 18 - Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface; Logging into the WURE
15 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 15 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Once you have completed configuring your WURE, repeat steps 1 through 3. Then select “Obtain an IP automatically” or set a valid IP for your computer on the same subnet as the network to which you are connecting. Loggin...
Page 19 - Logging out of the WURE; Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
17 16 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 17 16 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the WURE One computer at a time can log into the WURE in order to make changes to its settings. There are two ways to log out: 1, by clicking the “Logout” button; and 2, automatically, ...
Page 21 - Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
19 18 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 19 18 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless > Basic The “Wireless > Basic” page lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this page you can make changes to the wireless settings. Changing the Wireless Network N...
Page 22 - Using the Wireless Mode Switch; When to Use 54g-LRS Mode
19 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your WURE can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g-Auto”, “54g-Only”, and “54g-LRS”. The different modes are explained next. 54g-Auto Mode In this mode, the WURE is compatible with 80...
Page 23 - Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
21 20 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 21 20 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, yo...
Page 24 - Protected Mode
21 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now must be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wir...
Page 25 - Repeater Mode
23 22 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 23 22 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Repeater Mode Repeater mode allows your WURE to directly connect to a wireless router (or access point). You can use this mode to extend the range of your wireless network, or to add an extension of y...
Page 27 - Network
25 24 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 25 24 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The example below illustrates using Repeater mode to extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the WURE is set up to connect to the wireless router located in another area. ���������...
Page 28 - Encryption Keys
25 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired ...
Page 29 - Sharing the Same Network Keys
27 26 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 27 26 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your router uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. W...
Page 30 - Using a Hexadecimal Key
27 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key; C3 ...
Page 31 - WEP Setup
29 28 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 29 28 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Note to Mac ® users: Original Apple ® AirPort ® products support 64- bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please verify which version you are using. ...
Page 32 - 28-Bit WEP Encryption
29 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the wirele...
Page 33 - Changing the Wireless Security Settings; WPA Setup
31 30 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 31 30 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the WURE is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you a...
Page 36 - MAC Address Control; Setting MAC Address Filtering
33 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n MAC Address Control Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed or denied access to the network. When setting an “Allow” list, any...
Page 37 - Setting or Changing the Administrator Password
35 34 Changing System Settings 35 34 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administra-tor password. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The WURE ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a pas...
Page 38 - Changing System Settings; Saving a Current Configuration
35 Changing System Settings 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the WURE. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power off on the WURE during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the scree...
Page 39 - The configuration is now saved!
37 36 Changing System Settings 37 36 Changing System Settings 2. A window will open in which you can select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can lo...
Page 40 - Restoring a Previous Configuration
37 Changing System Settings 37 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with ...
Page 41 - Updating Firmware
39 38 Changing System Settings 39 38 Changing System Settings 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 30 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 30-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WURE’s configuration will ...
Page 42 - Downloading a New Version of Firmware
39 Changing System Settings 39 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window wi...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting; No, my network name is not listed
43 Troubleshooting 43 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting No, my network name is not listed - go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed”. Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is li...
Page 47 - Changing the wireless channel; Limiting the wireless transmit rate
45 44 Troubleshooting 45 44 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent.Data transfer is sometimes slow.Signal strength is poor.Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Solution: Wireless technology is radio-b...
Page 54 - Technical Support; Wireless Comparison Chart
51 Troubleshooting 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n W ir e le ss T e c h n o lo g y 8 0 2 .1 1 b 8 0 2 .1 1 g 8 0 2 .1 1 a B e lk in P re -N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 600% faster than standard 802.11g* F re q u e n c y Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere wi...
Page 56 - Information
53 Information 53 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced ra...
