Thank you for purchasing BearExtender! Please select your version of Mac OS X to begin: Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Checking your version of Mac OS X Go to the Apple Menu, and choose “About This Mac.” Then look for the version number of Mac OS X you have installed.
Step 1: Install Open the Mac OS X Mountain Lion folder on the CD, then double click “Install”. When the installation has finished, restart your Mac. Step 2: Plug in BearExtender Connect the USB cable directly to your Mac. If you are using a Macintosh desktop computer, do not use the low power USB ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Turn Off Wi-Fi If your Mac has a built-in Wi-Fi (AirPort) card, please turn it off while using BearExtender.
Congratulations! BearExtender is now ready for use. If you need help, please view the Troubleshooting page or contact us.
Using the BearExtender Window The BearExtender window will automatically open whenever BearExtender is plugged in. BearExtender will then perform a scan of nearby networks and connect to the strongest open network. Connecting to a Network Select a network from the list and click Connect. If your network does not appear in the list immediately, click Refresh. The signal strength is displayed as a percent out of 100. Once you are connected to a network, you can minimize or close the BearExtender window.
password each time. 1. Click once on the network in the “Networks” list. 2. Click Add to Profile 3. Enter the network password (network key), then click “OK”. Comparing signal strength To compare BearExtender’s signal strength with your internal AirPort (Wi-Fi) card, download a scanning program such as iStumbler. iStumbler and other scanning programs can display your internal AirPort card’s signal strength as a percentage for comparison with BearExtender.
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FCC Notice Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be operated with any other antenna or transmitter and is designed for indoor use. This equipment should be placed a minimum of 20 centimeters from the human body when in use.
Optimizing Performance Although BearExtender has a powerful transceiver and external antenna, you may still desire a stronger signal in certain environments. The primary culprit is interference. 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac share radio frequencies with devices such as cordless phones, cellular phones and microwaves. Being in the proximity of any combination of these devices will result in interference.
Troubleshooting If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Step 1: Turn off AirPort (Wi-Fi) If your Mac has an internal Wi-Fi card, turn it off when using BearExtender. Step 2: Refresh Refresh your web browser a few times. If your Mac has been sleeping, BearExtender takes a few seconds to scan and re-connect. Step 3: Unplug and Restart Unplug the USB cable then restart your Mac and try again.
If not, check your Wi-Fi network password again and try entering it carefully. Step 5: Rebuild Network Preferences If you have updated Mac OS X recently ,you may need to rebuild your Network Preferences. Click here to view the steps. Step 6: Reinstall or update driver Please try reinstalling the driver, or visit www.BearExtender.com/support to download the latest version. Contact Us If you have tried all of the above steps without success, please contact us.
Please try the steps on the Troubleshooting page first. Most issues can be resolved by trying these steps. E-Mail Support support@bearextender.com Replies usually within 6 to 12 hours. Replies sent 7 days a week from our 100% US based support team. Most issues can be resolved by email. Telephone Support (678) 971-9367 Telephone support hours are Monday through Friday, 10AM-5:00PM Eastern Standard Time. © 2013 BearExtender | Apple, Macintosh, and Airport are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
