Diamond Multimedia 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Range Extender (WR300N)

by Diamond Multimedia

• Receives weak wireless signals and extends the signal range to greater distances eliminating wireless dead spots
• Create a wireless network by connecting the device to a wired router/cable modem or DSL modem
• Receives wireless signal from your home wireless network and convert to wired Ethernet connections for non wireless devices such as internet ready
• Supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, 1 year limited warranty
• HDTV's, gaming consoles (PS3) and internet ready blue ray players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.3 x 2 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B005D5M136
• Item model number: WR300N
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (664 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Wireless Access Points
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 15, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Diamond WR300N wireless range extender and repeater will increase the range of your existing wireless coverage removing those wireless dead spots and or weak areas of your network. It's like having three devices in one: the WR300N functions as a wireless extender to increase your wireless range, a standalone wireless access point to create a wireless network, and a wireless bridge to extend your home's Ethernet coverage.

Maximize your wireless coverage and eliminate dead spots or weak areas

The small form factor lets you plug the unit directly to the wall socket without any additional cables. For frequent travelers, this means you can bring your own wireless network on the road. Use in your hotel room to transform your wired Ethernet internet access into a mobile Wi-Fi network to share with multiple notebooks and smartphones.

Plug the small unit directly to the wall socket without any additional cables. View larger

3-in-1 Device

Wireless Range Extender

The WR300N receives weak wireless signals and extends the signal range to greater distances eliminating wireless dead spots.

Standalone Wireless Access Point

Create a wireless network by connecting the device to a wired router/cable modem or DSL modem. This small compact portable device can create wireless connectivity wherever you go. Use in your hotel room and turn a wired internet connection into a wireless internet connection.

Wireless Bridge Device

When functioning as a wireless bridge, the WR300N receives a wireless signal from your home wireless network and converts it to wired Ethernet connections for non-wireless devices such as internet ready HDTV’s, gaming consoles such as Playstation 3, and Internet-ready Blu-ray players.

Connect with Security

The WR300N is equipped with 64/128-bit WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES algorithm to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address Filtering for wireless links provides an additional layer of security for your wireless network.

What's in the Box

Diamond WR300N wireless adapter, LAN cable, install CD, Quick Start Guide, warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Protocol/Standards/Support: Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet 802.3 10/100, 802.3u, 802.3ab
• Network Support: OFDM 1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO
• Security Support: Wireless: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
• Operating System: OS Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.3 x 2.0 inches
• Weight: .30 lbs

Which Diamond Multimedia Internet Device is Right for You?

	WR300N Wireless Repeater and Range Extender	HP200AV Powerline HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
Networking Type	Wireless/Wired	Wired
Streaming Speed	300Mbps	200Mbps
HD Audio/Video Streaming	Yes	Yes

Product Description

The WR300N device can take an existing 802.11n wireless signal, repeat and send it to a longer range where it is too far away for the router or access point to reach. It eliminates the cable wires while providing the same reliable network connection. It can repeat and extend the wireless signal from virtually any 802.11n wireless router or access point that is launched on the market. It is backwards compatible with the 802.11b/g router or access point.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 141 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly enhances wireless network coverage and signal quality November 23, 2011

By Steven Schardein

Amazon Verified Purchase

Recently I performed some wireless network troubleshooting for a client who owned a popular restaurant in a busy downtown district where wireless congestion was common. We tried switching wireless channels on their Wireless-G network using tools such as nSSIDer for assistance with analyzing the spectrum, but we didn't have any luck in improving the signal. The problem was that in the front area of the restaurant, guests could easily connect and use the internet without any trouble. But near the back of the establishment, thanks to distance of greater than 75 feet or so and a couple of large brick walls, the signal quality and strength was terrible. Worst of all, the offices were in the back of the building, roughly 100 feet away, and three or more walls separated them from the router.

Eventually we settled on this product. Once it arrived, setup was a breeze. I plugged it into a wall socket, gave it a moment to initialize, and then logged into its web server backend using a web browser pointed to the specified IP Address (don't worry; it's easy). From there, a wizard actually walks you through the available options: repeating or actually setting up a parallel (separate) network which shares the same internet/network connectivity.

It's pretty simple how it works in case you aren't familiar. The device connects as a client to the existing wireless network, then emits its own signal separately using, by default, the same network settings (SSID, encryption, and security settings) to either enhance the existing signal or add another network connectivity option with a separate SSID and even different encryption if you choose. This allows you to easily correct problems with poor signal quality, coverage, or range.

In our experimenting with setting it up, we found that placing it probably 75% of the way from the existing router toward the fringe of its signal coverage was the best option. The device still held a solid signal (it packs a pretty good antenna design) and emitted a very powerful second signal to enhance the network. Clients connecting to the wireless network interface transparently with the device after it's added to the equation, so no reconfiguration is necessary.

Bottom line, if you're having signal quality issues, it's a great buy. Nothing will make wireless as reliable as wired, of course, but this device will go a long way toward correcting any problems you have (within reason).

119 of 122 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't believe it worked! September 26, 2011

By Adam P TKoy

Amazon Verified Purchase

Our house is pretty long, and it just so happens that my bedroom is located on the extreme opposite end of where our wireless internet is set up. I've always had to come to the middle of the house to get internet signal on my laptop, and for years I never realized it could be fixed with a simple $60 gadget (that really was super simple to set up). One thing about the instructions is that it says to turn off your wifi and plug an ethernet cable into the repeater, but I personally thought it was much easier to just use the wireless and manually select the repeater's wifi identity (and remember that the password it will ask for is located on the back of the repeater). I'm actually writing this review from my bedroom and I just finished watching a streaming episode of TV on Hulu...AND my new Google TV in my room is able to connect to the internet now too. Highly recommend.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really makes a difference November 1, 2011

By Al T. Lupiano

Amazon Verified Purchase

For the first 24 hours, I struggled with understanding why my speeds had decreased. Using a simple test like "Speedtest.net" I discovered, while my signal strength was great, my upload and download speeds were snail paced. I could not figure out what was going on, until I thought about what was happening.

To solve my problem, I first placed the unit next to my wireless router. Suddenly, my speeds were back to what I was used to. I then gradually moved the device farther away from my wireless router to see when the speeds started to drop. Voila! Problem solved.

The Repeater is designed to amplify your signal. However, like the old statement goes, "garbage in, garbage out." What was happening is: the repeater will amplify your signal, but this does not mean you are getting a clean signal back to your router. The repeater needs to have a strong signal to communicate with your router at full speed. If it can't, it will throttle back to a slower speed.

So, in summary, if you place this repeater in an area with a WEAK signal, it will work. DO NOT place it in an area with virtually no signal. The router's signal "bubble" and the repeater's signal "bubble" need to overlap. My repeater is centrally located on the first floor. This allows the wireless router (on the second floor) to talk to the repeater cleanly. The repeater then amplifies the signal to my basement. Problem solved.