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Even turned off security, still would not work. Maybe it can work but unless you have the time and patience to deal with it, try something else. I followed all the instructions written on the review here, could not get it to work. Followed user guide instructions which let to more time wasting before I decided to send it back.
The CD isn't really needed though, so again, not a big deal. 3) Occationally the device appears to get hung up and needs to be power cycled so the wireless starts working again. A quick search on google got me what I needed, so it wasn't a big deal. Didn't specify what the default IP address of the device was. I bought this as gift for my mom to act as a wireless repeater because the wireless signal just doesn't quite make it to part of the house Just changed the IP on my laptop, plugged it in to the belkin extender, set everything up via the web interface, and then Plugged it into the wall when I was done. Easy to setup and get working, even with security turned on. The only complaints I have about this devices are: 1) I found the documentation to be weak. 2) The CD that ships with the device for the "auto-setup" doesn't work on Vista or Windows 7.
Remember.you get what you pay for. ON;line configuration never worked. Terrible product. Never finds a signal to extend. Not worth the hassle.
Did not work, and after 3 hours of phone back and forth trying to fix it, (good effort) decided to replace. Do not buy. Useless product. Then, appeared the gadget was discontinued, they don't have similar product, and are debating the way to refund.
The unit worked, after the requisite hour or so on the phone to India. I sent the unit back, bought a wireless N unit, and have lived happily ever after. I must admit, my purchase of this unit was "cheaping out" - I was trying to extend a wireless G unit, to avoid or defer a costlier upgrade to Wireless N. But ultimately it is no substitute for just biting the bullet and upgrading to Wireless 802.11N.
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