Belkin F5D9630-4 manual

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1 T abl e of Contents 1 1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network ................................................................. 1 Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router ......... 2 2 Product Overview ........................[...]

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

3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Placement of your Wirel ess G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router 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[...]

3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 section 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interfer ence 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 [...]

5 4 Intr oduction 5 4 Intr oduction These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. 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 require a user name and password, and are used where sec[...]

5 Pr oduct Overview 5 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 section Pr oduct Featur es Pr oduct Featur es 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 Wireless G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. W orks[...]

7 6 Pr oduct Overview 7 6 Pr oduct Overview Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Support for VPN Pass-Thr ough If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your V[...]

7 Knowing your Router 7 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Package Contents • Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Microfilter* • Power Supply • User Manual in C[...]

9 8 Knowing your Router 9 8 Knowing your Router • Virtual circuit: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) __________ (a number between 0 and 255) • VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) __________ (a number between 1 and 65535) • For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name ________ and password _______________ • For static IP users: IP Address ___ [...]

9 Knowing your Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 2. LAN Status LEDs These LAN Status LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will light. Solid GREEN means a computer or a network-enabled device is [...]

11 10 Knowing your Router 11 10 Knowing your Router 5. Internet LED The Internet LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the LED is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the LED is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the LED is blinking, the Router is transmitting or receiving data fr[...]

11 Knowing your Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 8. Reset Button 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” butt[...]

13 12 Connecting and Configuring your Router 13 12 Connecting and Configuring your Router V erify the contents of your box. Y ou should have the follo wing: • Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual Setup Assi[...]

13 Connecting and Configuring your Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Not e: Some ADSL connections require a microfilter. Your ADSL provider can tell you if you need one. Belkin includes a microfilter in regions known to use them. You may or may not have received one in your box. 1A.4 Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port l[...]

15 14 Connecting and Configuring your Router 15 14 Connecting and Configuring your Router Not e fo r Wind ow s User s: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant. NO TE T O MA C ® USE RS: Double-click on[...]

15 Connecting and Configuring your Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 2.4 Confirmation Screen. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. 2.5 Progress Screen. Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed.[...]

17 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 17 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2.6 Checking Settings. The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. 2.7 Verifying Hardware Connections. The Setup Assistant will now verify your har[...]

17 Connecting and Configuring your Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 2.8 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 wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect. You can either[...]

19 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 19 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2.10 Configuring the Router. The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions. Not e: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting. Doin[...]

19 Connecting and Configuring your Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website. You can use the Setup Assistant to set up yo[...]

21 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 21 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router T r oubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps. 2.12 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional st[...]

21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Congratulations Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now surf the Internet. Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu.[...]

23 22 Alternate Setup Method 23 22 Alternate Setup Method Step 1: Hardwar e Connections – F ollo w the Quick Installation Guide See the QIG or Step 1A/B: Hardware Connections from the previous section. Step 2: Set your Computer’ s Network Settings to W ork with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Net[...]

23 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the com[...]

25 24 Alternate Setup Method 25 24 Alternate Setup Method 3. Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page. 4. Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one but[...]

25 Alternate Setup Method 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Pro vider (ISP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your ISP. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the [...]

27 26 Alternate Setup Method 27 26 Alternate Setup Method Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . Setting your ISP Connection T ype to PPPoE or PPPoA PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices. It [...]

27 Alternate Setup Method 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1. User Name - Enter the user name (assigned by your ISP). 2. Password - Enter your password (assigned by your ISP). 3. Retype Password - Confirm the password (assigned by your ISP). 4. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier. (VCI) parameter he[...]

29 28 Alternate Setup Method 29 28 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network together. The Router will obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP’s DHCP server. 1. VPI/VCI - Enter your VPI and VCI parameter here. These identifiers are assi[...]

29 Alternate Setup Method 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Setting your ISP Connection T ype to Static IP (IPoA) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”, which comprises a fixed IP address that your ISP provides for your Router to connect to the Internet. 1. WAN IP Address – Enter an IP address assigned b[...]

31 30 Alternate Setup Method 31 30 Alternate Setup Method 1. VPI/VCI - Enter your VPI and VCI parameter here (assigned by your ISP). 2. Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses. Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back to the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”; or click any of the qu[...]

31 Alternate Setup Method 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to create an alias 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. DynDNS.org provides this serv[...]

33 32 Alternate Setup Method 33 32 Alternate Setup Method Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address. You can also do this manually by clicking the “Apply Changes” button (4) . (1) (2) (3) (4)[...]

33 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interface 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 “[...]

35 34 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 35 34 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the ad[...]

35 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 4. IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on “Appl[...]

37 36 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 37 36 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e Configuring the Wirel ess Network Settings The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encrypt[...]

37 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Changing the Wirel ess 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 Wireless G Plus MIMO”. Your network name will look something like “[...]

39 38 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 39 38 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e Using the Wirel ess Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are several modes. Not e: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled. 1) 802.11g + 802.11b Setting the Router to this mode will allow 80[...]

39 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 The Router features WPA2, which is the second generation of the WPA™- based 802.11i standard. It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods. WP A2 Req[...]

41 40 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 41 40 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e Setting WPA/WP A2-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 (R[...]

41 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 IMP ORT ANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router. Setting WP A Security Not e: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that sup[...]

43 42 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 43 42 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) is a configuration wherein a radius server distributes the keys to the clients automatically. This is typically used in a business environment. Setting WPA-Ent erprise (RADIUS) Settings If your network uses a radius server[...]

43 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Setting WPA2-Ent erprise (RADIUS) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. 1 . From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA/WPA2— Enterprise (RADIUS)”. 2 . Select “WPA2-RADIUS” in the [...]

45 44 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 45 44 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 3 . Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change. U[...]

45 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Wir eles s Bridge Wireless bridging or Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is used to connect wireless routers and access points (APs) together to extend a network. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Bridge Mode” to select either: Disabled: To disable wireles[...]

47 46 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 47 46 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e Configuring the Fire wall 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 zer[...]

47 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”. A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server fun[...]

49 48 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 49 48 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 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[...]

49 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 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 applic[...]

51 50 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 51 50 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. Security Log The security log shows detailed system-monitoring information. Users can click the “Save”[...]

51 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or[...]

53 52 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 53 52 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 3 . The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. 4 . A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches ze[...]

53 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigat[...]

55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 3 . When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1 . Click “Browse”. A[...]

55 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 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 the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The[...]

57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 1 . To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default [...]

57 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 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 o[...]

59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 4 . You will see one more message. This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted. Click “OK”. 5 . A 60-second countdown will appear on the[...]

59 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, t[...]

61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to[...]

61 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 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[...]

63 62 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 63 62 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 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 ha[...]

63 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 5 . Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”. Restart the comp[...]

65 64 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 65 64 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 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 NO[...]

65 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 65 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 5 . If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP conne[...]

67 66 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 67 66 M a n u a l l y C o n f i g u r i n g N et wo rk S e t t i n g s 3 . If “Specify and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information i[...]

67 Rec ommended W eb Br owser settings 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Recommended W eb Bro wser 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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended sett[...]

69 68 Rec ommended W eb Br owser settings 69 68 Rec ommended W eb Br owser settings 3 . Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”. 4 . Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and [...]

69 9 Rec ommended W eb Br owser settings 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 1 2 Netscape ® Navigator ® 4.0 or Higher 1 . Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2 . In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”.[...]

71 70 T r oubl eshooting 71 70 T r oubl eshooting Pr obl em: S etup Assistant CD does not automatically start. Sol utio n: 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 withi[...]

71 T r oubl eshooting 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “Power” LED is on; it should be solid GREEN. 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 a cable connected between (1) the network (Ethernet) port[...]

73 72 T r oubl eshooting 73 72 T r oubl eshooting and the “Internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly. 1 . Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected. The cable should be connected at one end to the Router’s “DSL Line” port, and at the other end to the[...]

73 T r oubl eshooting 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 type in “ISP”. I f you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Pr obl em: • The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ADSL” LED on my R[...]

75 74 T r oubl eshooting 75 74 T r oubl eshooting * The “WLAN Status” LED should be on, not blinking. 2 . Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. 3 . The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the u[...]

75 T r oubl eshooting 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Router. Close the wireless utility, and reopen it. If the correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled “Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO ADSL2+ Modem Router?[...]

77 76 T r oubl eshooting 77 76 T r oubl eshooting connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the “Configure” button on th[...]

77 T r oubl eshooting 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 4 .Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are configuring the Router from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to en[...]

79 78 T r oubl eshooting 79 78 T r oubl eshooting and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Router. For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key 8 . Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings. If you are not using a Belkin wireless client card,[...]

79 T r oubl eshooting 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”. 4 . Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wirele[...]

81 80 T r oubl eshooting 81 80 T r oubl eshooting XP WPA. Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. You also need to ensure that the wireless card’s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support si[...]

81 T r oubl eshooting 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 802.11b G (802.11g) G+ (802.11g with HSM) G+ 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* 15x faster than 802.11b* Freq[...]

83 82 T r oubl eshooting 83 82 T r oubl eshooting T echnical Support Belkin T echnical Support F or latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.com/networking[...]

83 Information 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 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 exte[...]

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