Belkin P75170EI manual

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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your N1 Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Features . . .[...]

2 Intr oduction 1 2 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay s[...]

2 Intr oduction 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wire[...]

4 3 Intr oduction 4 3 Intr oduction Pla cem ent of yo ur N1 Wir ele ss Rou ter Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will[...]

4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 4 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section 2. Avo id Obst acle s and Int erfe renc e Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large[...]

6 5 Intr oduction 6 5 Intr oduction • Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wir[...]

6 Intr oduction Intr oduction 6 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: Country Number AUSTRIA 08 - 20 20 07 66 CZECH REPUBLIC 23 900 04 06 DENMARK 701 22 403 FINLAND 00800 - 22 35 54 60 FRANCE 08 - 25 54 0[...]

8 7 Pr oduct Overview 8 7 Pr oduct Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin N1 Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The Router supports [...]

8 Pr oduct Overview 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will trans[...]

Pr oduct Overview Integr ated N1 Wireless Access Point N1 MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary dep[...]

Packag e Contents • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide System Requir ements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethe[...]

12 11 Knowing your Router 12 11 Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. See the Network[...]

12 Knowing your Router 12 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 D. Rou ter/ Powe r Stat us When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is[...]

14 13 Knowing your Router 14 13 Knowing your Router H. Con nect ions to Wired Co mput ers - Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4, with onboard LEDs on the connectors. I. C[...]

14 Knowing your Router 14 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 J. Res et Butt on The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset” button[...]

16 15 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 15 Connecting and Configuring your Router Ver ify the conten ts of you r box. You shoul d have the follow ing : • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Securit[...]

16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installa- tion Guide (QIG) A. Unplug your modem’s power cord. Put the Router next to the modem. Raise the Router’s antennas. B. Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer. Unplug that cable from your[...]

18 17 Connecting and Configuring your Router 18 17 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Soft- ware A. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. B. Insert the CD into your computer. The S[...]

18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 18 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. 1.1 Checking Settin[...]

20 19 Connecting and Configuring your Router 20 19 Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. 1.3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wire[...]

20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 20 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the one on the left. Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes. 1.5 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant wil[...]

22 21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 22 21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet. Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect t[...]

22 Connecting and Configuring your Router 22 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. Congratulations Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are[...]

24 23 Alter nate Setup Method 24 23 Alter nate Setup Method Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section. Step 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Netwo[...]

24 Alter nate Setup Method 24 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Logging into the Router You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the hom[...]

26 25 Alter nate Setup Method 26 25 Alter nate Setup Method (10 ) (5) ( 4) (3) (7) (6) (1) (2) (9) (8) 1. Quick -Nav igat ion Li nks You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find[...]

26 Alter nate Setup Method 26 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 4. Login /Log out But ton This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button. When you are logged into the Router, this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a p[...]

28 27 Alter nate Setup Method 28 27 Alter nate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Inter- net Service Provider (ISP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have [...]

28 Alter nate Setup Method 28 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Setting your Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . (2) (1)[...]

30 29 Alter nate Setup Method 30 29 Alter nate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP. Some dynamic connect[...]

30 Alter nate Setup Method 30 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 S e t t i n g y ou r I n t e r n e t S er vi ce P r o v i d e r ( IS P) C o n n e c t i o n T yp e t o S ta ti c I P A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP ga[...]

32 31 Alter nate Setup Method 32 31 Alter nate Setup Method S e t t i n g y ou r I S P C on ne ct io n T y p e t o P P P o E Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that [...]

32 Alter nate Setup Method 32 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1. User Nam e This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP. 2. Pas swor d Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3. Servi ce Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not[...]

34 33 Alter nate Setup Method 34 33 Alter nate Setup Method S e t t i n g y ou r I n t e r n e t S er vi ce P r o v i d e r ( IS P) C o n n e c t i o n T yp e t o P o i n t - t o - P o in t T u n n e l i n g P ro to co l ( P P T P ) [ E u r o p e a n C ou nt r i e s O n l y ] . Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connectio[...]

34 Alter nate Setup Method 34 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 6. My Subne t Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Con nect ion ID (op tion al) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disco nnec t after X.... The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router [...]

36 35 Alter nate Setup Method 36 35 Alter nate Setup Method Set ting your Conn ecti on Typ e if you are a Tel stra ® BigPo nd User [Australia Only]. Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (1) will automatically fill in your login server IP addres[...]

36 Alter nate Setup Method 36 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 4. Use r Decid e Login Serve r Manua lly If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State” drop-down menu (1) , you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually” and type in the add[...]

Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service. When you[...]

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “Enter” key. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the L[...]

40 39 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 40 39 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (4) (5) (6) (3) 1. IP Addre ss The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2[...]

40 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 40 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 3. DHC P Serve r The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must [...]

42 41 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 42 41 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) o f the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and[...]

42 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 42 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin N1 Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your ne[...]

44 43 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 44 43 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), there are 13. In a small number of other countries, there are othe[...]

44 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 44 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available: 1) 20MHz only Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N1, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, an[...]

46 45 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 46 45 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scannin[...]

46 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 46 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 WPA 2 Requ ire men ts IMP ORTA NT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that supported WPA2. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple security [...]

48 47 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 48 47 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode and WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. Typically, WPA2- Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-Enterprise (RAD[...]

48 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 48 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 IMP ORTA NT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router. Set tin g WPA Sec uri ty Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that suppor[...]

50 49 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 50 49 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Set tin g WPA- PSK 1. From the “Secu rity Mode” dro p-do wn menu, select “WPA-P SK (no se rver) ”. 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. [...]

50 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 50 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Set tin g WEP Enc ryp tio n Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Sele ct “128 -bit WEP”[...]

52 51 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 52 51 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit [...]

52 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 52 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Usi ng the Acces s Poin t Mode Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) [...]

54 53 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 54 53 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Set tin g M AC Addr ess Co ntr ol The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Not e: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured[...]

54 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 54 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Setting up an Allow Access List 1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network. 2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (3) , type in the MAC address of the wireless computer y[...]

56 55 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 56 55 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Con fig uri ng the Fir ewa ll Your 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 (DoS) • IP with z[...]

56 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 56 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your int[...]

58 57 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 58 57 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. To r[...]

58 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 58 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application[...]

60 59 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 60 59 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 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 offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet[...]

60 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 60 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Rou[...]

62 61 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 62 61 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Oper[...]

62 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 62 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2[...]

64 63 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 64 63 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You 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 back up your current configu[...]

64 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 64 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that all[...]

66 65 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 66 65 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When th[...]

66 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 66 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Updating the Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Bel[...]

68 67 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 68 67 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below: 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A wi[...]

68 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 68 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the fi[...]

70 69 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 70 69 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. You will see one more message. This me[...]

70 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 70 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships[...]

72 71 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 72 71 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to recor[...]

72 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface 72 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” feature. The default access port is set to port 80. Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Note: This advanced feature[...]

Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to op[...]

Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.[...]

76 75 Manually Configuring Network Settings 76 75 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters 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) (5)[...]

76 Manually Configuring Network Settings 76 Manually Configuring Network Settings section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Manually Configuring Network Settings 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”[...]

78 77 Manually Configuring Network Settings 78 77 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-cli[...]

78 Manually Configuring Network Settings 78 Manually Configuring Network Settings section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually 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 you[...]

80 79 Recommended Web Br owser Settings 80 79 Recommended Web Br owser Settings 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 settings in this section. Microsoft[...]

80 Recommended Web Br owser Settings 80 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 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 ® Navig[...]

82 81 T roubleshooting 82 81 T roubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your[...]

82 T roubleshooting 82 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “router” LED is on; it should be solid BLUE. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet. 3. Ensure that you have[...]

84 83 T roubleshooting 84 83 T roubleshooting • The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “modem” LED is off, and the “internet” LE[...]

84 T roubleshooting 84 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 • The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking. 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” LED is on, and the “internet?[...]

86 85 T roubleshooting 86 85 T roubleshooting • The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid. 1. If the “modem” LED is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid, but you are unable to access th[...]

86 T roubleshooting 86 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “router” LED should be on. ?[...]

88 87 T roubleshooting 88 87 T roubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has s[...]

88 T roubleshooting 88 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. • Data transfer is sometimes slow. • Signal strength is poor. • Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput perform[...]

90 89 T roubleshooting 90 89 T roubleshooting I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router. 1. Log into your Router. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router. (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-han[...]

90 T roubleshooting 90 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card. The client card must use the same key as the Router. For instance, if your Router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key. 1. Double-click the[...]

92 91 T roubleshooting 92 91 T roubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA? Not e: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. Downlo[...]

92 T roubleshooting 92 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network. Clients must use the same key that the Router uses. For instance, if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the Router, the clients must also use that same key. 1.[...]

94 93 T roubleshooting 94 93 T roubleshooting I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows [...]

94 T roubleshooting 94 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. 4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Administration”. Not e: Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to connect to a co[...]

96 95 T roubleshooting 96 95 T roubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 802.11b G (802.11g) G Plus (802.11g with HSM) G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC) N1 MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO) Speed* 11Mbps link rate/baseline 5x faster than 802.11b* 10x faster than 802.11b* 10x faster than 802.11b* Wired speed over the air* Frequency[...]

96 T roubleshooting 96 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.b elk in.c om/ net work ing . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Country Number AUSTRIA 08 - 20 20 07 66 CZECH REPUBLIC 23 900 04 06 DENMARK 701 22 403 FINLAND 00800 - 22 35 54 60 FRANCE 08 - 25 54 00[...]

98 97 Information 98 97 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8231-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s[...]

98 Information 98 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &a[...]

100 99 Information 100 99 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is. Belkin Corporation warrants the Be[...]

100 Information 100 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belk[...]