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Name: Belkin - Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender
Brand: Belkin
SKU: 3410068
Price: 34.99 USD
Rating: 3.9 (633 reviews)

Belkin - Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender

Model:: F9K1106; |
SKU:: 3410068

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QuestionWill this device boost my wifi availability from my Belkin 5482 downstairs? ANd is it just an electric plug-in or does it have to be connected to upstupstairs computers? ie is it self-sufficient or will it have to be placenta-attached ? Is there a better product to increase my bars upstairs from my downstairs router?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer As long as you can get a "decent" signal (better than 30% maybe? -- see the STATUS screen after set up) to the extender location from your router, then this will work just fine. You have to set it up using a computer but that can be any computer on your network anywhere in your house as long as there is a free ethernet connection. Example: I used my wireless laptop to configure the device in my kitchen with a decent wireless signal. Just plug in the included ethernet cable and use the Quick Config Guide and follow along. Then read my review for some tips and tricks. My router is 75ft through three walls from my kitchen. My Wii is in the lower level -- down a flight of stairs and then another 25 ft. So it's over 100ft. from my router, through four walls, and down a flight of stairs on another level. I was measuring around -94 dB at the Wii and had an unstable connection for online play and Netflix. With the extender in the Kitchen, I now have a -72dB at the Wii (closer to Zero the better). This amounts to a speed of better than 32Mb/s and rock solid stability. No more drop-offs.
  Answered 13 years ago by oldAGE
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QuestionCan I use more than one range extender on my system?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, but each will have a different name. For example - The main router will be home and the extender will be Home_XT. And then beyond that, Home_XT2. It's not recommended to extend an extension though.
  Answered 10 years ago by George
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QuestionSetupWill I be able to set this device up without physical access to the router. I share the internet as part of the condo complex and do not have access to restart the router.
Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Set up of the extender is done on your computer and I did not need access to the router but if the network is passkey protected you will need to have the password.
  Answered 11 years ago by jojester21
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QuestionWAN/USB portsI just bought this unit & it didn't have a WAN or a USB port... Is the description on BestBuy incorrect? or was I given an old model?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The description that Best Buy currently has on their website is unfortunately false. The Belkin Dual Band Range Extender only contains 4 wired ethernet ports. There is no Wan nor USB port on this device. You can see a correct description on our website. Regards, Belkin Support
  Answered 13 years ago by BelkinStaff
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QuestionHow far will it provide wifi? I'm looking for at least 100 feet
Asked 10 years ago by Linda.
- Answer I used the Belkin in my travel trailer at a campground. The wifi signal comes off a bldg approximately 200 feet away. My buddy got the signal for his labtop but I had constant problems with my Apple Ipod until I installed the Belkin. Print off theirs DVD that comes with the Belkin and follow their instructions.
  Answered 10 years ago by Flyhigh5
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QuestionWill this work with my iPhone 5 acting as a hotspot/router?We use an iPhone 5 (Verizon) as a hotspot for our wireless internet access since we live in a rural area. We get 3 bars of LTE with the phone sitting in our dining room (drops to 3G in other parts of the house) and our MacBooks find it if we are close but if we go to the back of the house they usually don't connect. We live in a small 1200 sq. ft. home but it is brick, has a tin roof and plaster walls. We just want to be able to connect to the iPhone with the Mac's and tablet anywhere in the house.
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi, I am not that technical, but I believe that your connection to the internet, your hot spot, has to have a consistant & strong signal before any extender will work, If you are in a rural area you might consider internet via satellite, if its available in your area. Q
  Answered 11 years ago by Quixshopper
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QuestionWill this work with my device?I have a device without a built in wifi but it has a LAN connector. Can I use Belkin range extender to connect the device to work wirelessly?
Asked 13 years ago by Dan.
- Answer The range extender has four ethernet ports that you can use to connect to the ethernet port on your device. If you have a wireless router then you can connect to the router wirelessly through the extender. Once you have a connection to the router you will have access to anything the router can connect to ie; internet, network printer, other computers etc.
  Answered 13 years ago by jeffln
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QuestionConnecting with Prolink H501GI had been trying to connect the Belkin dual band range extender model F9K1106v1 with Prolink H5301G ADSL router with no luck. It always says that the password is not correct. There is no question about the wrong password as it is being used for the tablets, laptops and phones the family uses. Had tried it with Netgrear router though and it works. Both routers are "802.11g"- 2.4ghz Is it not compatible? I bought this unit from Bestbuy Philadelphia last December.
Asked 13 years ago by Mar.
- Answer I had a similar issue with a Linksys router and extender. It would not connect due to "wrong" password. I tried changing the password, and then everything worked. Not a very technical answer - just something to try if you haven't already.
  Answered 13 years ago by AKL244
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QuestionHow does this model compare with model F9K1106v1?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi. The Belkin Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender is the F9K1106. That is its model number.
  Answered 9 years ago by BelkinStaff
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Questiondo i have to have internet?
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You need some kind of wi-fi.
  Answered 10 years ago by BMay
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QuestionLight is blinking red and I was thinking it usually blinks blue? I have reset and unplugged
Asked 11 years ago by Krista.
- Answer You need to move the range extender to a room closer to your main router. In my case, it was having some interference in the signal received from my router. I hope this helps!
  Answered 10 years ago by Daymee
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QuestionOnline gaming question.I use this range extender to get better connection when I play games on my ps3 and xbox 360. connection is pretty fast, but about every hour or so, the connection will randomly drop. i can usually get connection back within a minute but it gets kind of annoying when it happens in the middle of a game. is there anything in the extender settings i can change so this problem won't happen so often?
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Not any setting on the extended router that I saw, BUT you might want to check the Wifi settings on your device. There is a setting that says to "ignore weak Wifi connections". Hope that helps! :)
  Answered 10 years ago by KBinTpa
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QuestionBelkin - Dual-Band Wireless Range ExtenderI have AT&T high speed internet connected to my home computer. I am trying to set up a connection to a desk top that is located approximately 300 feet away but I cannot establish an internet connection. I have installed a WiFi USB adapter but still cannot connect. My question is ....will this range extender work with trying to set up a connection to the desk top?
Asked 12 years ago by Zappa.
- Answer It could, Do you get a wireless connection if you move the desktop in question closer to the router?
  Answered 11 years ago by Gloopy
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QuestionCompatibility with Directv cinema connection kitI have a wireless CCK that came with my directv subscription which allows my directv receiver to connect to the Internet and access a variety if on demand programming. Although I can get the CCK to connect to my network through the range extender, I can't seem to keep a connection. After a few minutes the connection drops and I have to restart the setup process. Does anyone have this same problem and suggestions on how to fix?
Asked 12 years ago by Botch28.
- Answer Works fine with my dish HD programming. I have router on one side of house and extender on the other. No problems home about 1700 square feet.
  Answered 9 years ago by rangewacker
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Questionhow do i restart my belkin range connecter model #:F9K1106v1
Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Unplug the power from the back and reconnect the power. The extender should reboot and work properly.
  Answered 10 years ago by qwerty
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QuestionBest location for installationMy main router is in my home office located on the second level of my home. Would the best location of this devise be on the first level so we could get better wifi coverage in remote areas on level one?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, the extender should go on the first floor if that is where the limited range is being experienced. You need to be sure it is getting enough signal from the router, and then yes, it will then send it's boosted signal to the first floor. Keep in mind that metal and thick walls, etc, will still block this signal from getting everywhere. I have a garage door that blocks my signal from getting to a back corner bedroom so had to put an extender back in the house where it would then shoot a direct signal to that back bedroom... always remember an extender is just as limited as your router is... they just pick up and replicate the original signal and usually at a loss of speed and quality from the original signal.
  Answered 12 years ago by seanf
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Questionis the power supply only 110 volts or will it toggle between 240 voltsAm looking at buying one whilst in the USA but i come from a 240 volt country. If i have to buy another power supply won't be worth it. Most power supplies today handle the 110 to 240 range and it's only the plug that is the issue.
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You answered your own question. Most everything now does both 110 and 240 volts automatically. You just need to read the power supply itself and look for the 110 - 240 volts ac input listed. Then you will only need the adapter for your country.
  Answered 11 years ago by djsonicb
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Questioncoveragehow many meter the wireless range extander can cover?
Asked 13 years ago by jorje3535.
- Answer Mine works fine at about 30 yards
  Answered 10 years ago by Tazwick
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QuestionWill this work with a Verizon Router?Verizon tends to be picky, ie, I can only purchase a router with their name on it, soooo, not sure if this booster will work. Thanks!
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This range extender does NOT have many configuration options, so in actuality, you would have to get Verizon tech support to configure the Verizon router for this device. It's supposed to be plug 'n play, but some call it plug 'n pray. The newest network protocol it supports is 802.11ac. That means it is backwards compatible with earlier network protocols. It supports WPA, WPA-2 & WEP security protocols. Finally, it can work with both a 5.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz router simultaneously. That's about it.
  Answered 9 years ago by JazzEngineer
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QuestionWireless Range ExtenderMy parents are traveling around and staying in RV campsites that offer free wi fi. I bought them a skype phone that needs to be connected to a router or computer. They do not have access to the modem at the campsite and do not want to leave the computer on all of the time. Can they use this Wireless Range Extender to plug the phone in the port to get a constant signal? Thank you,
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This would not be a practical solution for that need. They would need to always have a laptop or computer connected to the range extender to find and connect to the wireless network of the campsite. A better solution would be to just buy them a pre-paid cell phone.
  Answered 12 years ago by TallCinciTom
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Belkin - Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender

Q: QuestionCan I use more than one range extender on my system?

Q: QuestionSetupWill I be able to set this device up without physical access to the router. I share the internet as part of the condo complex and do not have access to restart the router.

Q: QuestionWAN/USB portsI just bought this unit & it didn't have a WAN or a USB port... Is the description on BestBuy incorrect? or was I given an old model?

Q: QuestionHow far will it provide wifi? I'm looking for at least 100 feet

Q: QuestionWill this work with my device?I have a device without a built in wifi but it has a LAN connector. Can I use Belkin range extender to connect the device to work wirelessly?

Q: QuestionHow does this model compare with model F9K1106v1?

Q: Questiondo i have to have internet?

Q: QuestionLight is blinking red and I was thinking it usually blinks blue? I have reset and unplugged

Q: Questionhow do i restart my belkin range connecter model #:F9K1106v1

Q: QuestionBest location for installationMy main router is in my home office located on the second level of my home. Would the best location of this devise be on the first level so we could get better wifi coverage in remote areas on level one?

Q: Questioncoveragehow many meter the wireless range extander can cover?

Q: QuestionWill this work with a Verizon Router?Verizon tends to be picky, ie, I can only purchase a router with their name on it, soooo, not sure if this booster will work. Thanks!

QuestionCan I use more than one range extender on my system?

QuestionSetupWill I be able to set this device up without physical access to the router. I share the internet as part of the condo complex and do not have access to restart the router.

QuestionWAN/USB portsI just bought this unit & it didn't have a WAN or a USB port... Is the description on BestBuy incorrect? or was I given an old model?

QuestionHow far will it provide wifi? I'm looking for at least 100 feet

QuestionWill this work with my device?I have a device without a built in wifi but it has a LAN connector. Can I use Belkin range extender to connect the device to work wirelessly?

QuestionHow does this model compare with model F9K1106v1?

Questiondo i have to have internet?

QuestionLight is blinking red and I was thinking it usually blinks blue? I have reset and unplugged

Questionhow do i restart my belkin range connecter model #:F9K1106v1

QuestionBest location for installationMy main router is in my home office located on the second level of my home. Would the best location of this devise be on the first level so we could get better wifi coverage in remote areas on level one?

Questioncoveragehow many meter the wireless range extander can cover?

QuestionWill this work with a Verizon Router?Verizon tends to be picky, ie, I can only purchase a router with their name on it, soooo, not sure if this booster will work. Thanks!