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Belkin G Wireless Range Extender/Access Point
- quickfind code: 112497
- manufacturer #: F5D7132UK
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Product Description
Belkin Wireless G, or 802.11g, refers to the networking standard that transfers data at up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 Ghz band. It is ideal for homes and offices that require a flexible solution to download music from the Internet or share photos and other files without wired connections between computers. Belkin Wireless G is ideal for Web-surfing and email.
The Wireless G Universal Range Extender relays the signals of your wireless network and extends its range. With a wireless router as the central connection point, your network now reaches further, enabling your computers to share files, printers and hard drives quickly and reliably and - via a DSL Modem - broadband access to the Internet. You can also use the Range Extender to add wireless capabilities to your wired network.
Features
- Extend your wireless range or add wireless access to your wired network
- 330 ft. / 100m of wireless coverage*
- Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g devices
- Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
- Lifetime Warranty and free Tech Support
- * Products were tested in an outdoor environment. Actual speed and distance will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials, and other conditions.
- Package Includes:
Wireless G Universal Range Extender
Quick Installation Guide
Installation CD
Power Supply
RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
User Manual on CD - System Requirements:
Broadband Internet connection with RJ45 (Ethernet connection)
At least one computer with an installed network interface card
TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer
Internet browser
Price Breaks
| Qty | 5-9 | 10-19 | 20-49 | 50-99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex VAT | £26.29 | £26.22 | £26.14 | £26.06 | £25.98 |
| inc VAT | £30.90 | £30.81 | £30.72 | £30.63 | £30.53 |
Product Reviews
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Auto Connect really DOES work with encryption!
operating system:
Windows XPThis is a great device, but as everyone says, the instructions leave out some essential steps!
Here’s my 12-step procedure for painless setup of a new unit. If you have changed any settings, power the unit and push the reset for at least 10 seconds (when you release all lights will go out and return).
1. Make sure you know the IP address, subnet mask, wireless encryption type and password of your existing wireless Router or Access Point.
2. Connect the unit to a computer by ethernet cable.
3. Disable any wireless facility on the computer to avoid confusion in the browser.
4. Set the computer Ethernet LAN TCP/IP address to 192.168.2.100 and subnet 255.255.255.0
5. Open your Internet Browser and in the address box type in 192.168.2.254
6. In the Setup window that should open, click on Basic and Submit (to log on).
7. Click on Security and select the identical encryption method and insert the identical password/key as used on your existing wireless Router or Access Point.
8. Click on Apply Changes
9. Click on Specify IP Address and set the address to the same series as your existing wireless system (ie. make the first 3 figures the same, and the last one different) and set the subnet figures to be identical to that of your existing wireless unit.
10. Click on Apply Changes
11. Move the unit to its new location, power up and press the Auto Connect button. The red flashing light should go off in a few seconds if you are in range.
12. Search for available wireless networks on your laptop – you should not notice any difference in SSID (the Belkin unit mimicks the existing unit) but the signal strength should be improved.
A gerat way to extend your network
operating system:
Windows XPI purchased one of these a little while ago and i have just bought another. I am using one of its two features to extend my network. It can be used as an access point where you plug an ethernet cable into it and the other end into a computer, or it can be used as a wireless network extender where it amplifies the network signal. I have placed it halfway between the wireless router and the pcs i need the range to cover and the signal is very strong. Like i say, i purchased another one because the first one has been relocated to my friends house, with 5 houses in between (for gaming) and it can still acveive 54mbps!
The only problem i had in setting it up was getting the network security settings onto it. My wireless network has encryption and MAC address filtering, so i have to plug the extender into a laptop using the ethernet cable to alter the its settings. After that, its all hunky dory!
Excellent product!
operating system:
Windows XPDepite what the box and others may say, this product IS perfectly compatible with routers of makes other than Belkin. It is very easy to configure if you take the time to understand it first - and ignore the included instructions! Advice: download the more detailed manual from:
http://web.belkin.com/support/download/download.asp?download=F5D7132&lang=1&mode=
Ignore the part about installing the Setup Wizard program - proceed immediately on to the web-based management section. The best way, as others have said, is to connect it directly to your computer first and set it up using the web, then once it is all set up connect it to the router instead. You will need to change your TCP/IP settings to match those of the Access Point but DON'T FRET: this is all explained in the manual!
During the setup you will be asked to change the Access Point's IP address to one in the range of your router. After you do this you will not be able to access the web-based management using the old IP address that it says in the manual. You will, of course, have to use the new one you just chose. When you do, it will say that another user is logged in - that's the old you! Just click on logout and then log back in.
The rest is VERY simple and straight forward and shouldn't take very long at all. I'm by no means an expert but had it up and running in five minutes.
Overall, a very easy-to-use and reliable product. Buy it.
My set up procedure with a BT Homehub
operating system:
Windows XPIf you have changed any settings, power the unit and push the reset for at least 10 seconds (when you release all lights will go out and return). Don't blink or you will miss it.
1. Make sure you know the IP address, subnet mask, wireless encryption type and password of your existing wireless Router or Access Point.
2. Connect the unit to a computer by ethernet cable.
3. Disable any wireless facility on the computer to avoid confusion in the browser.
4. Disable firewall, Antivirus and Spyware programs.
5. Set the computer Ethernet LAN TCP/IP address to 192.168.2.100 and subnet 255.255.255.0
6. Open your Internet Browser and in the address box type in 192.168.2.254
7. In the Setup window that should open, click on Basic and Submit (to log on).
8. Click on Security and select the identical encryption method and insert the identical password/key as used on your existing wireless Router or Access Point. In my case it was WEP 64 and the key was c3be4661d5. So in the setup page key 1 was c3 be 46 61 d5.
9. Click on Apply Changes
10. Click on Specify IP Address and set the address to the same series as your existing wireless system (i.e. make the first 3 figures the same, and the last one different) and set the subnet figures to be identical to that of your existing wireless unit. I used 192.168.1.175.
11. Click on Apply Changes
12. Move the unit to its new location, power up and press the Auto Connect button. The red flashing light should go off in a few seconds if you are in range.
13. Search for available wireless networks on your laptop you should not notice any difference in SSID (the Belkin unit mimics the existing unit) but the signal strength should be improved.
Thank you to Anonymous for the original 12 step setup
An alternative to the 60quid Xbox360 dongle.
I've used this to connect my Xbox 360 to my wireless network rather than pay 60-70 quid for the dongle. It works like a charm!
Well Done Belkin :)
operating system:
Windows XPJust got it today, i must say its a MASSIVE improvment over my other belkin access point FSD7130. It has a detachable attenna so you homebrewers can make your own canttennas etc. It is VERY small, and light. Negatives about it are the OEM transformer pack that is provided, shame they can't provide the other type where you plug a power cable into the transformer, allows more length of cable. Also, the unit will get a little hot which is expected of a radio transmitter, so good ventalation is recommended.
I can get 100% all over my house with my laptop and to the back of my garden, I havent tried any further yet, the FSD7130 went 3/4 houses up my road.
I am unsure of what OS this has because I am unable to nmap it for OS info because it turns on what seems a port scan protection. I do know that the FSD7130 was running Linux (Kernal 2.4 something).
Supported Security:
WPA, WPA (radius) WPA2, 64bit WEP, 128bit WEP and MAC Address Control.
All in all a VERY good unit. My previous AP wasn't erased by a power cut or spike, this one wont too I hope. (Belkin routers/ap have been known to erase them selfs in a powercut or power spike).
these are excelent
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Windows XPi baught one of these 5 months ago to use purely as a access point i have it oper ating on a home network including 4 pc 1 mini server a laptop and 1 portable wireless device NONE OF WHICH ARE BELKIN all the computers were wired into a small room in the house i plugged the access point into the switch and began to uplaod the software on the laptop i assigned the access point and (free patch cable)it beagn to work i put the WPA security feature on and then i baught 2 wireless belkin recivers pluged 1 into the server and one into a desktop and activated the wireless on the laptop i have no problems in speed it is 54mbps and signal excelent it works just the same as a router the computers could connect and print just the same without changing settings and the signal worked in the outhouse at poor signal (200metres away) so i purchased another to use as a range extender ant i can walk allover now with perfect signal that is 4 devices running of a access point i was amazed it works down the road at my freinds house aswell DEAD CHUFFED i love these please buy them i recomend buying i higher quality cable for the job too
@ Anonymous
Why dont you click on "Specification" and click on "Click here for Extended Specification" to view what you need. Simple! Or use Google :)
Really..
It can really go through 5 houses and still be strong? I dont believe that? Tell me more!
How Refreshing !
operating system:
Windows XPBelkin ! Heh - I had this product for over 6 monhs now and have not have to power cycle once, which for a wireless product is, in my experience, unique. I was dubious at first being a loyal D-link buyer, who appear to have lost their way re. build quality and reliability of late, so I was tempted by the low price.
It works for me with a 4 different USB NIC vendors.
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