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iiNet 300N Wireless Extender - Manual

Contents

1. Welcome to iiNet’s Wireless Extender

1.1

Wireless LAN Extender Overview

1.2

System Requirements

1.3

Extender’s Wireless Mode Options

2. Overview of the advanced settings in the ‘extender’ mode

2.1

Connect to iiNet wireless extender web page

2.2

Mac Address Filtering

2.3

Finding Unknown MAC Addresses

2.4

Advanced Settings - System Utility

2.5

Backup Configuration Settings

2.6

Upgrading the iiNet Wireless Extender

Summary of Contents for 300N Wireless Extender

Page 1: ...300N Wireless Extender Manual ...

Page 2: ...pressed or implied with respect to the contents herein and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this User Manual is sold or licensed as is Further iiNet Limited reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such re...

Page 3: ...ements 6 1 3 Extender s Wireless Mode Options 7 2 Overview of the advanced settings in the extender mode 8 2 1 Connect to iiNet wireless extender web page 8 2 2 Mac Address Filtering 13 2 3 Finding Unknown MAC Addresses 16 2 4 Advanced Settings System Utility 18 2 5 Backup Configuration Settings 22 2 6 Upgrading the iiNet Wireless Extender 23 ...

Page 4: ...ation Menu 27 3 3 Client Mode Home settings 28 3 4 Client Mode WPS Settings 29 3 5 Client Mode Advanced Settings 32 4 AP Mode 33 4 1 AP Mode Web Browser Quick Setup 33 4 2 Connect to the Web Configuration Menu 33 4 3 AP Mode Home 35 4 3 AP Mode WPS Setting 35 5 300N Wireless Extender Specification 38 6 Glossary 39 ...

Page 5: ...ore detail and its other modes and advanced settings If you want a quick and basic installation of the Extender and be up and running in no time refer to the Quick Installation Guide first Its capacity as an 802 11b g n wireless extender with in built power gives you more freedom to scale up your wireless network Inside your installation pack you ll find everything you need to set up your wireless...

Page 6: ...iiNet 300N Wireless Extender Manual 4 1 1 WIRELESS LAN EXTENDER OVERVIEW A B D C ...

Page 7: ...the WPS function press and hold the button for less than 5 seconds To reset Extender to factory default settings while starting the WPS function press and hold the button for 10 seconds C AP Repeater Client Mode selector Move the switch to change operating mode to Access Point Extender or Client mode D ON OFF This is the power on off switch and should be switched on after the power point is switch...

Page 8: ...have the following computer system requirements necessary for the installation A wireless network card which is compatible with 802 11b g n wireless network standard Operating System Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista or Windows 7 CD ROM drive At least 100MB of available disk space ...

Page 9: ...s function would be used if your modem is not wireless You can plug your iiNet extender into a power socket near your modem run the yellow network cable from your modem s LAN port and into the iiNet wireless extender LAN port Then select access point mode on the side of the unit to enable your modem to act as a wireless modem Client mode lets you use the Extender to turn a desktop or laptop into a...

Page 10: ...p 1 Open your web browser and select the extender s Quick Setup web page from your Favorites or Bookmarks list if you saved it successfully during the Quick setup Double click that link If you didn t save the web page during the quick setup procedure then you ll need to type the following URL into your web browser s address bar and press Enter Type http iiextender1234 and press enter replace 1234 ...

Page 11: ... Step 2 The Windows Security dialogue box opens this is where you enter the default Username and Password Type admin for the User name 1234 for the Password Click OK to Continue The iiNet wireless extender advanced settings web page opens ...

Page 12: ...ss ration Default value is 100 DTIM Period Configures the DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message send period Default value is 3 Data Rate You can select the wireless data transfer speed When you select a value the Extender won t connect with other wireless clients using other speeds This should be set to Auto to enable the Extender to adjust its speed automatically N Data Rate You can select the...

Page 13: ...Broadcast ESSID Extended Service Set ID ESSID is the identifying name of a wireless network When set to Enabled every wireless device can scan and find the Extender When the broadcast ESSID is set to Disabled only wireless clients who know the exact SSID of your Extender can connect to it To keep your Extender secure keep this Disabled WMM Wireless Multi Media allows you to Enable or Disable Wirel...

Page 14: ... laptop or wireless computer isn t far away from the Extender you don t have to select a higher power level Enable LED off mode This mode enables or disables LED lights Click Enable LED OFF mode to setup LED behavior Turn off all LED mode will disable all LED lights Turn off all LED except POWER LED mode will disable all LED lights except the POWER LED ...

Page 15: ...and corner of the page You ll be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can reconnect to the Extender 2 2 MAC ADDRESS FILTERING You can use wireless security to allow only those you know to use the iiNet Wireless Extender The MAC Filtering function under Advanced Settings permits wireless users with certain MAC addresses to use the iiNet Wireless Extender ...

Page 16: ...dress of the computer you wish to deny or allow access to your iiNet Wireless Extender into the MAC address list The MAC address is made up of 12 HEX characters Comment Input any descriptive text about this rule so you can remember the purpose of this rule You can input up to 20 alphanumerical characters in this field Add Allows you to add a MAC address to the list Clear Clears the MAC Address and...

Page 17: ...elect You can list all existing MAC addresses To delete a MAC address from the list check the box of the MAC address you wish to delete first You can select more than one MAC address Step 1 If you ve finished and want to save the changes and make them take affect immediately click APPLY The system will reboot You ll be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can reconnect to the iiNet Wireless ...

Page 18: ... and computers already connected to the iiNet Wireless Extender select Home from menu number 4 in the top bar of the iiNet wireless extender website page Step 2 Click SHOW ACTIVE CLIENTS You will see a range of 12 digits separated by a colon for example this image shows a laptop with the MAC address 00 19 d2 a0 35 77 All computer or wireless device MAC addresses will be displayed in the MAC Addres...

Page 19: ...the pop up window that opens click Open Network and Sharing Center Step 5 Click on the connection that you ll use to connect to the iiNet Wireless Extender in this case Local Area Connection Step 6 The Local Area Connection Status window opens Click Details Step 7 Click on the connection that you ll use to connect to the iiNet Wireless Extender in this case Local Area Connection ...

Page 20: ...ld Value Meaning Password Settings The default password of the iiNet Wireless Extender is 1234 It s displayed on the login prompt when accessed from the web browser It s important you change the default password to ensure your security particularly when you have the wireless function enabled Current Password To change the current password you have to input the current password first New Password T...

Page 21: ...Extender and you forget that IP open your web browser To login to the iiNet wireless extender web page input http iiextender1234 in the ad dress bar But remember to replace 1234 with the last four digits of your iiNet Wireless Extend er s MAC serial number Or to reset to the factory default settings press the iiNet Wireless Extender s WPS button and hold it for 10 seconds Subnet Mask A number that...

Page 22: ...DHCP Server option and follow the detailed instructions If you don t want to use the DHCP server function or there s another DHCP server on the network that the iiNet Wireless Extender connects to select Disable Important Note If you select Disable in the DHCP Server option all DHCP related fields will be grey ed out and you won t be able to input any DHCP parameters Default Gateway IP Input the I...

Page 23: ...or your network here Lease Time Choose a lease time that s the length of time a computer can keep a specific IP address for every IP address assigned by the iiNet Wireless Extender from the drop down menu If you still need to make changes to the iiNet Wireless Extender s settings click CONTINUE If you ve finished and want to save the changes click APPLY The system will reboot ...

Page 24: ...ep 1 Click CONFIGURATION SETTING from the Advanced Settings option Field Value Meaning Backup Settings Click Save to save the current settings to a file on your computer Restore Settings If you want to upload a saved configuration file to the iiNet Wireless Extender click Browse to search for and select the file on your computer Then click Upload to replace the current settings with the new one Re...

Page 25: ...tender can be upgraded Go to the iiNet website to look for the latest firmware file Download it to your computer then upload it to the iiNet Wireless Extender The Browse button when clicked allows you to search for and select a firmware file saved on your computer When you ve found and selected your file click APPLY to start the firmware upgrade ...

Page 26: ... get an IP address automatically a dynamic IP address You also need your modem router s wireless security key or WPA key and the last four digits of your iiNet Wireless Extender s MAC serial number Step 1 Switch the mode selector to Client mode Step 2 Plug the iiNet Wireless Extender into a power point Use the Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the iiNet Wireless Extender Step 3 Switch on ...

Page 27: ...r s MAC serial number Step 5 A Windows Security pane prompts you to enter a Username and Password The default Username is admin and the Password is 1234 Click OK Step 6 All nearby wireless modems routers will be displayed on the list Select the one you want to connect to and click Next If the modem router you wish to connect isn t there click Refresh until it appears on the list Step 7 Enter the m...

Page 28: ...less extender URL web page automatically it will prompt you to save it manually Click OK and revisit Step 4 and Step 5 until you get to the iiNet wireless extender page and manually Save the page to your Favourites or Bookmark list When the iiNet Wireless Extender s reboot is complete the amber Signal status light on the iiNet Wireless Extender remains steady the WLAN status light flashes and the ...

Page 29: ...ind the page input http Iiextender1234 replace 1234 with the last four digits of your iiNet Wireless Extender s MAC serial number and press ENTER Step 2 A Windows Security pane will prompt you to input the default Username and Password The Username is admin and the Password is 1234 Click OK You will be redirected to the iiNet Wireless Extender s configuration menu a iiNet wireless extender web pag...

Page 30: ...HOME SETTINGS Step 1 Select Home from the menu on the left pane of the iiNet wireless extender web page The Home configuration page contains status of your system wireless and LAN configurations The contents might vary depending on your computer s settings ...

Page 31: ...an quickly establish a secure connection between the iiNet Wireless Extender and other wireless devices that also support WPS Step 1 Select WPS Setting from the left pane The default setting is Enable WPS You can also Disable the WPS function via the iiNet Wireless Extender s WPS button See the following table for an explanation of the above fields ...

Page 32: ...ode This displays an eight digit number for WPS PIN style configuration When you want to connect other WPS compatible wireless devices to the iiNet Wireless Extender input this eight digit number into the wireless device to establish a connection SSID Service Set Identifier the SSID of your Wireless iiNet Wireless Extender Authentication Mode Shows the authentication mode of the iiNet Wireless Ext...

Page 33: ... wireless device for two minutes During that time the WPS status light on the iiNet Wireless Extender will flash for two minutes Start PIN button Click this button and enter the PIN code of the router modem you want to connect to The WPS status light on the iiNet Wireless Extender will flash while the iiNet Wireless Extender waits for the incoming WPS request Note WPS 2 0 requirements WEP and WPA ...

Page 34: ... 300N Wireless Extender Manual 32 3 5 CLIENT MODE ADVANCED SETTINGS You can configure your iiNet Wireless Extender s advanced wireless settings Step 1 Select Advanced Settings from the menu in the left pane ...

Page 35: ... you need to ensure your computer can get an IP address automatically a dynamic IP address If you re unsure read the 5 Configuring TCP IP on Your PC to set your PC to use the dynamic IP address 4 2 CONNECT TO THE WEB CONFIGURATION MENU Step 1 Open your web browser Internet Explorer Firefox etc Click on Favorites or Bookmarks and select the iiNet wireless extender web page which you saved during th...

Page 36: ...ity pane will prompt you to input the default Username and Password The username is admin and the password is 1234 Click OK The iiNet wireless extender web page opens at the configuration menu in AP mode A description of the menu s settings and functions follows ...

Page 37: ...ed Setup WPS WPS will provide you with a swift and secure connection between the iiNet Wireless Extender and other wireless devices that also support WPS Step 1 Select WPS Setting from the menu of the iiNet wireless extender web page ENABLE WPS This function allows you to Enable the WPS function by clicking in the box Or Disable it by clicking in the box to remove the tick The default setting is E...

Page 38: ...yle configuration When you want to connect the iiNet Wireless Extender to other WPS compatible devices enter this number into the wireless device to set up a connection SSID Shows the Service Set Identifier of the Wireless iiNet Wireless Extender Authentication Mode Shows the authentication mode of the iiNet Wireless Extender Passphrase Key The asterisks indicate wireless security is properly set ...

Page 39: ...rom another wireless device Input client PIN Enter the PIN code of the router modem you want to connect to and click the Start PIN button The WPS status light will flash while the iiNet Wireless Extender waits for the incoming WPS request Note WPS 2 0 requirements WEP and WPA PSK security protocols can t support a WPS connection Some wireless devices may follow the latest WPS 2 0 specification To ...

Page 40: ...6CS RTL8192CE Flash 2MB SDRAM 6MB LAN Port 10 100M UTP Port x 1 Power 5VDC 1A Switching Power Module Inside Dimension 46 5 W x 73 H x 41 D mm excluding power plug Transmit Power 11n 13dBm 1 5dBm 11g 14dBm 1 5dBm 11b 17dBm 1 5dBm Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity 10 90 NonCondensing Certification FCC CE ...

Page 41: ...e Basic Service Set BSS is the building block of an 802 11 wireless LAN A Basic Service Set Identification BSS ID is the MAC address an identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a network of a wireless access point DHCP SERVER A network server uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to dynamically assign IP addresses to networked computers DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spec...

Page 42: ...RD The IEEE 802 11b is a Wi Fi Wireless LAN standard It s used for wireless internet purposes mainly to connect to the internet or a network wirelessly in small or home offices IEEE 802 11G STANDARD 802 11g is the new IEEE standard for high speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2 4 GHz bandwidth 802 11g is quickly becoming the next mainstream wireless L...

Page 43: ...niquely identifies each device on a network You ll find one on your iiNet Wireless Extender The MAC address is also manufactured into every network card such as an ethernet or Wi Fi card and can t be changed SOHO Short for Small Office Home Office the term refers to the small or home office environment and business culture SSID This stands for Service Set Identifier An SSID is a unique ID that con...

Page 44: ...se was to allow computers to communicate over long distance networks The TCP relates to verifying the delivery of data packets The IP part refers to the moving of data packets between nodes TCP IP software is built into major operating systems like Windows and the Mac OS TKIP TKIP is a quick fix method to quickly overcome the weaknesses in WEP security especially the reuse of encryption keys TKIP ...

Page 45: ...twork WPS WPS stands for Wi Fi Protected Setup It provides a simple way to establish unencrypted or encrypted connections between wireless clients and access points automatically Users can press a software or hardware button to activate WPS function as you did to setup your iiNet Wireless Extender and WPS compatible wireless clients and access points will establish a connection by themselves There...

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