Belkin P75125au manual

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F5 D 9 6 3 0 - 4 A User Manual Network y our c omputer s and shar e your ADSL Internet ac c ess ADSL2+ Modem with Wir el ess G+ MIMO Router         �              �            ?[...]

1 T abl e of Contents 1 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Make Sure Y ou Have the F ollo wing [...]

1 Intr oduction 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with G + MIMO Wireless Router (the Modem/Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Modem/Router . The following is a list of features that make your Modem/Router an ideal soluti[...]

3 2 3 2 Package Contents • ADSL2+ Modem with Wir eless G+ MIMO Router • RJ11 T elephone Cord • RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable • Power Adapter • User Manual CD System Requirements • An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Modem/Router • At least one computer with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and Internet[...]

3 Knowing your Modem/Router 3 The M o d e m / R o u t e r is designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Modem/Router for better or ganisation and utility . The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the M o d e m / R o u t e r to provide you with information about network activity and status. F ront P[...]

5 4 Knowing your Modem/Router 5 4 Knowing your Modem/Router 3. WLA N Statu s LE D The WLAN Status LED is solid GREEN when you enable the wir eless LAN function. It flashes when the Modem/Router is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly . OFF WLAN is off Green WLAN is up and connected Green - blinking When transmitting or receiving data 4. ADSL L[...]

5 Knowing your Modem/Router 5 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Back Panel 6. DSL Lin e This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port. 7. Eth ernet Po rts The Ether net ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labelled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the number ed LEDs on the front of th[...]

7 6 Connecting your Modem/Router 7 6 Connecting your Modem/Router Po siti oni ng you r Modem /Rou ter Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Modem/Router. T ypical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 30 and 60 metres. In the same way , your wireless connection and performance will degr[...]

7 Connecting your Modem/Router 7 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Con nect ing y our Com puter s 1. Power off your computers and networking equipment. 2. Connect your computer to one of the YELLOW RJ45 ports on the rear of the Router labelled “connections to your computers” by using an Ethernet networking cable (one Ethernet network cable [...]

9 8 Connecting your Modem/Router 9 8 Connecting your Modem/Router Con nect ing y our ADS L Li ne Connection for the Modem/Router to the ADSL line varies by country and region. T ypically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built- in splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone service on the same telephone line. Plea[...]

9 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Note: One RJ11 telephone cord is supplied. When inserting an RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. 3. If you have a dedicated ADSL service telephone line with an RJ11 wall jack, simply connect a telephone cord from the wall jack to the g r e y RJ11[...]

11 10 11 10 Po wer ing Up y our Mod em/Ro uter 1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Modem/Router power -input plug labelled “Power”. Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied power adapter to prevent damage to the Modem/Router. 2. After connecting the power adapter and the power source is turned on, the Modem/Route[...]

11 Setting Up your Computers 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your M od e m/ Ro u te r , you will need to change your computer’ s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default setting in most home computers. Y ou c[...]

13 12 Setting Up your Computers 13 12 Setting Up your Computers Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter . Y ou will see the following window . 3. If “Spe[...]

13 Setting Up your Computers 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set up the computer that is connected to the DSL Modem/Router by FIRST using these steps. Y ou can also use these steps to add computers to your Modem/Router after the Modem/Router has been set up to connect to the Inter net. Man uall y Conf igu ring Netw ork Ad apter s in Mac OS[...]

15 14 Setting Up your Computers 15 14 Setting Up your Computers 5. Close the window . If you made any changes, the following window will appear . Click “Save”. Restart the computer . When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Modem/Router . 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DH[...]

15 Setting Up your Computers 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Man uall y Conf igu ring Netw ork Ad apter s in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. (1) (2) (3) (4)[...]

17 16 Setting Up your Computers 17 16 Setting Up your Computers 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Modem/ Router for a PPPoE [...]

17 Setting Up your Computers 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Rec ommen ded W eb Br ows er Sett ings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’ s settings to the recommended sett[...]

19 18 19 18 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” the[...]

19 Configuring your Modem/Router with the Setup Wizar d 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Run ning the Se tup Wiz ar d 1. Y ou can access the web-based management user interface of the Modem/Router using the Inter net browser on a computer connected to the Modem/Router. T ype “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://[...]

21 20 Configuring your Modem/Router with the Setup Wizar d 21 20 Configuring your Modem/Router with the Setup Wizar d 3. The Setup Wizard will start automatically for express configuration (recommended), click “Next” to continue. 4. The first step is to select your country and ISP , and click “Next”. If your country and/or ISP is not listed[...]

21 Configuring your Modem/Router with the Setup Wizar d 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 6. Now the Wireless LAN Setup screen will be displayed. Y ou can connect to the Modem/Router via a wireless-LAN-enabled computer with the following default wireless LAN settings: SSID = Belkin G+ MIMO ADSL Wireless Channel = Auto Security = off Note: Be[...]

23 22 23 22 7. Double-check the settings shown on the following screen. Y ou can click “Back” to change the settings or click “Next” to confirm Note: Y ou can always restart the Setup Wizard or use the Navigation Menu on the left to change your setting. Configuring Y our Router with the Setup Wizar d[...]

23 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring Y our Router with the Setup Wizar d Und ers tand ing the W eb-B ase d User In terf ac e The home page shows you a quick view of the Modem/Router’ s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be r eached from this page. 1. Quick[...]

25 24 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 25 24 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Logging into the Modem/Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password. When you are logged into the Modem/Router, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished making ch[...]

25 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 25 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Cha ngin g LAN Set ting s All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the Modem/Router can be viewed and changed here. Clicking on t[...]

27 26 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 27 26 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1. IP Addr ess The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Modem/Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. T o access the setup interface, type this IP address into the addres[...]

27 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 27 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number , you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP addr ess and clic[...]

29 28 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 29 28 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er DHC P Clien t List Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. Y ou are able to view the IP address (1) o f the computer , the host name (2) (if the computer has been assi[...]

29 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 29 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connection Type From the “Connection T ype” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the instruction pro[...]

31 30 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 31 30 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Set ting you r ISP Con necti on T ype to PP PoE or PPP oA PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices. It requires a user name and password to access the network of [...]

31 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 31 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP ( 1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’ s network together[...]

33 32 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 33 32 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP (IPoA) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over A TM” or “CLIP”, which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Modem/Router to connect to the Internet. 1. WAN IP[...]

33 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 33 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Connection Type to Modem Onl y (Disable Internet Sharing) In this mode, the Modem/Router simply acts as a bridge passin[...]

35 34 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 35 34 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org of fers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed fr om vario[...]

35 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 35 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Wir eless The “W ir eless” tab let s yo u mak e ch ange s to the wire less netw ork setti ngs. Fr om this tab , you can make cha[...]

37 36 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 37 36 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er netw ork adapt er for infor mation on maki ng this chan ge. 3. Usi ng the ES SID Br oadc as t F eatu re For se curi ty purpos es, you can cho ose not to br oadcas t you r ne twork’ s SSID . Doin g so will kee p your netw[...]

37 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 37 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enc rypt ion /Sec urity Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways you can maximise the security of your wireless net[...]

39 38 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 39 38 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, 128-bit WEP was developed as a more secure method of encryption. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of sys[...]

39 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 39 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Note to Mac users : Original Apple AirPort® products support 64-bit encryption only . Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit o[...]

41 40 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 41 40 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WP A or WP A2 and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing t[...]

41 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 41 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, yo[...]

43 42 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 43 42 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually . A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of nu[...]

43 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 43 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 There are two types of WP A security: WP A-Personal (PSK) and WP A- Enterprise (RADIUS). WP A-Personal (PSK) uses a so-called Pre-Sh[...]

45 44 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 45 44 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 2 . Select “WP A-RADIUS” for Authentication 3. For Encryption T echnique, select “TKIP”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 4. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the ?[...]

45 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 45 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 IMPORT ANT : Y ou also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards / adapters support WP A2, and that you have downloaded and[...]

47 46 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 47 46 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 4. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields. 5. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field. 6. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in p[...]

47 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 47 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requir es a 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP Key 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator?[...]

49 48 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 49 48 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requir es WP A-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to[...]

49 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 49 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requir es WP A (with radius server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” [...]

51 50 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 51 50 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Im por ta nt: Y ou also nee d to e nsu re t hat th e wi re le ss ca rd manu fac tur er su ppo rts WP A/ WP A 2 and tha t you have dow nlo aded and in sta lle d the lat est dr ive r fr om t hei r sup por t si te. Su ppo rt [...]

51 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 51 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 6. Se lec t “T KIP” or “A ES” und er “D ata E nc ryp tio n” . Thi s se tti ng wi ll ha ve t o be id ent ica l t o t he M[...]

53 52 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 53 52 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Fir ewa ll Y our Modem/Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack • Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service ([...]

53 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 53 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Virtual Servers Virtual servers allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server[...]

55 54 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 55 54 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Client IP Filters The M od em /Ro ut er can be configured to restrict access to the Inter net, email, or other network services at specific days and times. T o restrict Inter net access to a single computer for example, en[...]

55 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 55 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can [...]

57 56 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 57 56 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Uti liti es The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Modem/Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restart Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Modem/ Rou[...]

57 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 57 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Restarting the Modem/Router to Restor e Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will app[...]

59 58 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 59 58 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Saving/Backup Current Settings Y ou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you b[...]

59 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 59 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restor e Pr evious [...]

61 60 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 61 60 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Firmwar e Update From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Modem/ Router’ s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin r eleases new f[...]

61 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 61 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote[...]

63 62 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 63 62 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er Setting the Time and Time Zone The Modem/Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server . This allows the Modem/Router to synchronise the system clock to the global Inter net. The synchroni[...]

63 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er 63 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur in g y ou r M o de m/ Ro ut er section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Click on the “Apply Changes” button to save your settings. Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another[...]

65 64 T r oubleshooting 65 64 T r oubleshooting Pr obl em: The ADSL LED is not on. Sol ution: 1. Check the connection between the Modem/Router and ADSL line. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the Modem/Router labelled “DSL Line”. 2. Make sure the Modem/Router has power . The power LED on the front panel should b[...]

65 T r oubleshooting 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: My wireless PC cannot connect to the Modem/Router. Sol ution: 1. Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Modem/Router, and you have the same security settings on the clients such as WP A or WEP encryption. 2. Make sure the distance between the Modem/Router [...]

67 66 T r oubleshooting 67 66 T r oubleshooting Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results? Y es, my network name is listed —go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly , but my network name is listed”. No, my network name is not listed —go to the troubleshooting solution titled [...]

67 T r oubleshooting 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Modem/Router via a netw[...]

69 68 T r oubleshooting 69 68 T r oubleshooting Limiting the wirel ess transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability . Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. T o change this property , go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connection[...]

69 T r oubleshooting 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP , you need to enter 26 hex characters. For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key 6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Wireless Modem/Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to b[...]

71 70 T r oubleshooting 71 70 T r oubleshooting 6. Ensur e the check box “The key is provided for me automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked. 7. T ype your WEP key in the “Network key” box. Imp ortan[...]

71 T r oubleshooting 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Modem/Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Sol ution: 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. For “Encryption T echnique?[...]

73 72 T r oubleshooting 73 72 T r oubleshooting Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network. Sol ution: Clients must use the same key that the wireless M o de m / R o u t er or access point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the wire[...]

73 T r oubleshooting 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card. 4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button. 5. Under “Network Authentication” select “WP A”. 6. In the “Authentication” t[...]

75 74 T r oubleshooting 75 74 T r oubleshooting 4. For a home or small business user , select “WP A-PSK” under “Network Administration”. N ote: Select WP A (with radius server) if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server . Please consult your network adminis[...]

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77 76 T echnical Support Information 77 76 T echnical Support Information T echn ical Sup port For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regar ding installation of this product, please visit www .belki n.co m/netw orki ng or contact: US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 [...]

77 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 1 2 Appendix es 9 8 1 0 App endi x A: Gl os sary IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Modem/Router. T o access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser . This address can be changed if needed. T o change the IP address, type in the new IP ad[...]

79 78 Appendix es 79 78 Appendix es 3. Y ou have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Inter net. T o set the Modem/Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the spaces provided. After you have typed in your information, click “Apply Changes”. After you apply the changes, the “Inter net Stat[...]

79 Appendix es 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 ESSID Broadcas t Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a feature known as site survey . It scans the air for any available network and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the survey . This occurs if the computer’ s SSID is set to “ANY”. Y [...]

81 80 Appendix es 81 80 Appendix es specific application. Client IP Filters The Modem/Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer , a range of computers, or multiple computers. MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a [...]

81 Appendix es 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Administrator Passwor d The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for more security , you can set a password fr om your Modem/Router’ s web-based user interface. Keep your password in a safe place as you will need this password if you need to log into the Modem[...]

83 82 Appendix es 83 82 Appendix es UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Modem/Router’ s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly . This usually requir es op[...]

83 Appendix es 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 App endi x B: Im porta nt F acto rs f or Plac eme nt and Se tup Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this c[...]

85 84 Appendix es 85 84 Appendix es If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sur e that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’ s path (between your computers and Wireless Modem/Router or access point). 3. Cordl ess Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you[...]

85 Appendix es 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Modem/Router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically r e[...]

87 86 87 86 Country Connection Protocol VPI/VCI Encapsulation ISPs Europe France PPPoE 8/35 LLC V arious Germany PPPoE 1/32 LLC T -Online, various Holland 1483 Bridged 0/35 0/3 2 0/34 LLC LLC LLC BBNed, XS4all V ersatel DHCP Baby XL, Tiscali (start/ Surf/ Family/ Live) PPPoA 8/48 VC MUX KPN, Hetnet, HCCNet, Tiscali (lite/ Basis/Plus) W anadoo PPPoA[...]

87 Information 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Caution: Exposure to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an [...]

89 88 Information 89 88 Information • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The F[...]

89 Information 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the r ecycling of waste electrical a[...]