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if not what model would have those featuresthanks
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Anonymous
10 years, 11 months ago
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Plug in to electrical outlet.by
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Yes it isby
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10 years, 3 months ago
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There's no button to push on the extender. The setup is easy on your device. The setup process launches at the initial connection of a wireless device.Once your device locates the extender, the setup just requires your security code to your router.
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10 years, 7 months ago
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No, it requires you to run its embedded web app which takes patience as it does not always run correctly. Once set up, it works like a charm.by
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10 years, 7 months ago
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I have been unable to locate any reference in this product's literature which would indicate that this is a "push to connect" model. Online photos have been no help, but after reviewing an online encyclopedic article entitled, 'Wi-Fi Protected Setup,' I can only deduce that IF this product had a 'push to connect' feature, it would certainly be advertised on the product packaging (or at least included in the product literature).Products from my answer
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Hartford, ME
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10 years, 8 months ago
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Can I boost my wireless signal to reach a mile or two away?by
Posted by:
Deb
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Kansas
9 years, 11 months ago
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can i reach a mile with this deviceby
Posted by:
eddy
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falkville, alabama
8 years, 9 months ago
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When I had major problems trying to get it to work, the Belkin tech support wanted me to "install" it within 10 feet of the router/modem. 10 feet? That's a joke. Don't buy it.by
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St Paul MN
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8 years, 11 months ago
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Anything is possible if you have the time and money. That being said based on FCC regulations it's not legal for the average layperson to do so.9 years, 5 months ago
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No a wireless signal will not reach for 1-2 miles.by
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9 years, 6 months ago
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No, you can not.9 years, 8 months ago
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The limiting factor on reception of wireless signal is most frequently the antenna on the receiver and not the signal strength. In any case you'd be stretching things to get signal 2 miles away. Get yourself a good directional antenna on the router side and a good antenna on the receiver and you might just make it that far. If you are thinking you can get unidirectional coverage I wouldn't hold my breath.by
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9 years, 10 months ago
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No. Max range of wireless N is about 800 feet outdoors unimpeded.by
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Shawnee, Ks
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9 years, 11 months ago
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I have configured it as an extender, and it works fine but when I skype and my mobile switches from the router to the extender (and vice versa) the connection fails. Can I use this as a repeater and so fixes my problem?by
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Anonymous
10 years, 10 months ago
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Just set your mobile device to switch networks when out of range. Name your extender with your router network name and add -xt at the end of the name. That way you can switch to the xt if necessaryby
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Pawtucket, RI
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10 years, 1 month ago
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Do not switch your Mobil, just lived in extender wifi connection. Dudby
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Aventura, Florida
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10 years, 2 months ago
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I had exactly the same problem and returned it to Best Buy and bought an Apple extender and it works just fine.by
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Scottsdale, AZ
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10 years, 6 months ago
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For normal WiFi activity, it works great and the device will keep the same ip address, but Skype does in fact lose the call while the phone or computer connects to the extender or original router.by
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Holden, MA
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10 years, 7 months ago
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what you may want to do since it adds an underscore xt to your current network name is connect to it and choose forget on your other connection so it doesn't try to connect to your primary...by
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McKinney, Tx
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10 years, 8 months ago
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Yes it installs on multiple machinesby
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Neptune,NJ
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10 years, 8 months ago
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Step 3 of quick installation Guide says to connect your computer to the Belkin.setup. That does not open anything on the internet. What is up?by
Posted by:
Anonymous
11 years ago
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click on belkin.WRX or belkin.range once you connect exit that screen go to the internet browser you should see the belkin setup screen.if not try typing belkin in the search box it should drop down If that don't work turn off your wi-fi on your device then turn it back on or you can try refreshing or searching for local wifi it should pop up. I HOPE THIS HELPSby
Posted by:
wallie
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Michigan
8 years, 10 months ago
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Reread step 3. It says "Connect your computer to the Belkin.setup WIRELESS NETWORK". You must have a wi-fi capable computer to install the extender. Then all that's needed is to connect to the "Belkin.setup" network found in your list of "Wireless Network Connections".by
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Iowa City, IA
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9 years, 8 months ago
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I had the same problem. My computer guy had to go around the automatic directions in order to install it. I do not know enough about computers to tell you how he did it.by
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Huntsville, AL
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10 years ago
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Belkin.setup launches on the wireless device that you are trying to connectby
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Orange, CA
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10 years, 7 months ago
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The setup is on the device itself. Try connecting via an RJ45 cable to run the setup.by
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10 years, 7 months ago
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They want you to disconnect your computer from the internet so you can connect to the setup screen on your Belkin 300. With your ethernet unplugged and your wireless ON, connect your wifi to the belkin access point, open a browser, and go to http://belkin.setup/ URL and you're off to the races.by
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Los Angeles, CA
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10 years, 11 months ago
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Ever since installing the wireless range extender, my roommate and I have had problems connecting to the wireless network on a daily basis. Although the wireless network shows up with full connectivity bars, we can't connect until we reset the router. In fact, we have to reset the router EVERY SINGLE TIME we want to connect to the internet. Why? How do we fix this while maintaining the increased range made possible by the extender?by
Posted by:
Gary
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Los Angeles, CA
11 years, 7 months ago
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I suspect it is defective ... mine does not behave on that manner.by
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Holden, MA
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10 years, 7 months ago
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It sounds like your ISP drops the connection after idle time reaches a threshold. You may have activity with the extender. But the extender's time-to-live or ability to hold the connection open with the ISP is not working right. Therefore, the ISP drops the connection. Contact the ISP to see if the connection can be held open. Also check to see if the you can set the time-to-live or hold the connection open from the extender. It woud be an advanced setting.by
Posted by:
Geobub
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iSpace
11 years, 7 months ago
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You don't. This is a typical problem with range expanders, and why any reputable networking person won't recommend them unless there's no other choice.What you want is a wireless access point at the end of a powerline bridge. Netgear sells one labeled as an, "Extender," even though that's not what it is, and it should work properly provided you are on the same power circuit as the primary router. If you're not, you'll need to jump to specialized high gain WNICs (the Hawking device I linked) and skip any sort of expansion technology entirely and go direct to the main router.
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Posted by:
jec6613
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Connecticut
11 years, 7 months ago
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I'm trying to instalo the extender but when I introduce the wifi password it says that it has to hace 10 or 26 characters...by
Posted by:
Liliana
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Colombia
11 years, 8 months ago
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Then make the password at least 10 characters, you can always change it later.9 years, 5 months ago
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Try looking on the bottom (or the back) of your original router. There should be a sticker with the pass phrase on it. If this pass phrase has been changed by the installer, however, you will have to get it from the original router's setup (assumed to be a Web-based interface that's built into the unit).by
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10 years, 8 months ago
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That's because with certain routers, you can only use WEP encryption. Generally speaking, range expansion is a bad idea because Wi-Fi is not designed for it - there's a special feature called WDS that does the same thing, but actually works. You're better off getting two WDS capable routers (all Netgear routers have WDS capability).by
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jec6613
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Connecticut
11 years, 8 months ago
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the specifications only mentioned wireless N. Does it support G? Any disadvantages if use it for G?by
Posted by:
Anonymous
9 years, 5 months ago
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Yes, it does support G. I am using it with another brand's router in a mixed network of G and N.by
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8 years, 9 months ago
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If it supports the N protocol then it will support the G protocol as most if not all N are backward compatible.9 years, 5 months ago
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It should work for G as well.by
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9 years, 5 months ago
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my modem dont have wireless but have 4 port ethernet. so may i direct connect from modem to this extender and make a wireless..by
Posted by:
azeem
9 years, 10 months ago
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Based on you question I think what you need is a router not an extender. A router will take the signal from your modem and distribute it either wirelessly or over ethernet.9 years, 5 months ago
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This is a Wi-Fi extender and connects directly to the electricity outlet, you need a wireless routerby
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Dallas, TX
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9 years, 9 months ago
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No, it needs a wireless router then uses it's signal and boosts it.by
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Florida
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9 years, 10 months ago
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Is the n300 dual band wireless range extender compatable with windows 8?by
Posted by:
Anonymous
11 years, 3 months ago
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Yes, I use it with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Androidby
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10 years, 7 months ago
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Anonymous,The Belkin N300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender supports the 802.11a/b/g/n protocols. If your Windows 8 device supports one of the listed protocols then you should be able to connect. If your Windows 8 device does not support any of the listed protocols, then you will not be able to connect.
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10 years, 8 months ago
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Yes, I am using it with mine - works as it should.by
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Baltimore, MD
10 years, 11 months ago
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I had it hooked up to a router but I then recently changed routers and now it wont reset. i have held in the reset button for 10, 15, even 30 seconds, left it unplugged, basically tried everything but it still comes up as my old network. I can even connect lan and access 'belkin.range' to restart the connection or even update the firmware. I refueses to connect, even if I type in the correct password. I don't know what to do and considering just returning it back to best buy where it belongs locked away forever.by
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TC
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Scranton, PA
11 years, 7 months ago
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Well your question is lacking the details as to what kind of router your using, and what you plugged it into.1. With the router plugged in and the power on hold down the reset button for 30 seconds. ( the lights should start fast blinking) the router will then reset ( can take up to 5-10 minutes). When that is done you need to reconfigure it from your computer.
2. I the above does not work, from your computer open system preferences and remove/forget the router from your network. Power the router off and back on. once that is done repeat set one.
9 years, 5 months ago
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I had a similar issue when I set up mine. I forgot to change the name of extender to my router's name. So, it was still the default name. I finally had to do my setup via ethernet cable to my laptop. It would not let me change the extender's name when I was wireless.by
Posted by:
Anonymous
11 years, 3 months ago
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On the back of the router is a small hole that says reset. Using something small like a paperclip gently push in that button with the router still powered on. Hold this button in for 15 seconds and release.Regards,
Belkin Support
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11 years, 6 months ago
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