The WR300N 300Mbps 802.11n Extender, Access Point, and Bridge from Diamond Multimedia is an extremely easy-to-use means of keeping you and your compatible devices connected to the Internet. The WR300N plugs into a power outlet and combines three functions in one.
As a Wireless Range Extender, it can pick up a weak 802.11b/g/n signal, say from your office or home router, and extend that signal to greater distances. This function is great for eliminating dead spots where Wi-Fi signals previously weren't able to reach.
As a Standalone Wireless Access Point, you can connect the device via its Fast Ethernet port to a wired router, cable modem, or DSL modem, and it will wirelessly send out a signal. In this way, it can connect your nearby Wi-Fi devices to the Internet.
As a Wireless Bridge, this device can receive a Wi-Fi signal from your wireless network and allow you to establish a wired Internet connection via the Fast Ethernet port to a compatible device, such as an HDTV, gaming console, Blu-ray player, and more. This last function is great for connecting a device that does not support Wi-Fi but that can connect to the Internet.
Beyond these three main functions, this device relies upon WEP, WPA, or WPA2 encryption and MAC Address filtering to secure your network. Compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows computers, this device is handy-dandy for your home or office networking needs.
| Base Station | |
|---|---|
| Standards | Wireless IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11b/g Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10/100, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Data Rate | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Security |
64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES MAC Address Filtering |
| Antenna | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Operation Distance | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Transmitted Power | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Power Over Ethernet | No |
| Ports | 1x 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Operating System: OS Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed.
Works with Windows 7 32 or 64-bit, Windows Vista 32 or 64-bit, Windows XP, Windows XP 64, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 MCE, Linux 32 or 64-bit, Mac OS X Hard Disk Space: 10MB Requires CD/DVD Drive |
| Power Requirements | Fits in power socket |
| Agency & Safety Certifications | FCC, CE |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 2.3 x 2.0" / 10.4 x 5.8 x 5.0cm |
| Weight | 0.30 lb / 0.13kg |