Belkin N1 manual

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T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your N1 V ision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Pr oduct Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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1 section Intr oduction 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 V ision wireless router (the N1 Vision). Following ar e 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 sur e to read thr ough th[...]

Intr oduction 3 2 3 2 Revolutionary N1 Wireless T echnology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Y our Belkin Vision 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 wireless networking sys[...]

3 2 1 section Intr oduction 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 3 2 If you have concerns about your network’ s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the N1 Vision in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact [...]

Intr oduction 5 4 5 4 3. Cor dle ss Pho nes If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • T ry moving cordless phones away from your N1 Vision and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz ba[...]

5 4 1 section Intr oduction 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 5 4 5. Sec ur e Conn ecti ons, VPNs, an d AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network • The “Bring Y our O[...]

Pr oduct Overvie w 7 6 7 6 Pr oduct F eatur 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 N1 Vision an ideal solution for your home or small office network. W orks with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The N1 Vision supports a variety of networ[...]

7 6 section Pr oduct Overvie w 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 7 6 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The N1 Vision 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 w[...]

Pr oduct Overvie w 9 8 Integ rated N1 Wir el ess Acc ess Po int 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[...]

9 8 Knowing your N1 Vision section 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Pack age Contents • Belkin N1 Vision • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable • Power Supply Syst em Requir ements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) functionality • At least [...]

11 10 Knowing your N1 Vision 11 10 Har dwar e Char acteris tics The N1 Vision has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK of the N1 Vision for better organization and utility . The N1 Vision’ s interactive display is easily visible on the FRONT of the N1 Vision to provide you with information about network ac[...]

11 10 11 10 Knowing your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 A. I nter act ive Displ ay The interactive display is on the front of the N1 Vision, which indicates which features are in operation. B. 4-W ay Key pad The keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive displ[...]

13 12 Knowing your N1 Vision 13 12 (F) (H) (G) (E)[...]

13 12 13 12 Knowing your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 E. Conn ecti ons to Wir ed Com pute rs – Gra y Port s Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto- uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. Use the gra[...]

15 14 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 15 14 V er ify the cont ent s of you r box . Y ou sh ould ha ve th e fol lo wing : • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless N1 Vision • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable • Power Supply Mod em Requ ir eme nts Y our cable or DSL modem must be [...]

15 14 15 14 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Step 1 Hardwar e Connections – Foll ow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 LAN WAN modem router back of computer WWW routersetup 2 3 4 6 7 existing cable new cable f[...]

17 16 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 17 16 Step 2 Set Up the N1 Vision – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup C. Select the country you are located in by using the drop-down box. Click “Next” to continue. B. The Belkin Plug-and-Play Setup Wizard should automatically appear . Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by clicking [...]

17 16 17 16 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 F. The N1 Vision will now check for your Inter net connection. G. Y ou will see the Congratulations screen when your N1 Vision can connect to the Internet. Y ou have finished installing your new Belkin N1 Vision and can begin surfing by opening another browser and g[...]

19 18 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 19 18 Interactive Display The N1 Vision’ s interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your network information. The display can provide essential router -status information such as the state of the Inter net connection to details such as each device usage and speed of the Internet conn[...]

19 18 19 18 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 1. Int erne t Conne ctio n This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the Internet. OFF No Inter net connection has been detected Solid White N1 Vision is connected to the Inter net Blinking White Internet connection was detected; N1 Vision is not curren[...]

21 20 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 21 20 5. Wir ele ss Com put ers This icon represents if there are any wireless connections present. OFF Wireless device is not present Solid White Wireless device(s) is connected to the N1 Vision 6. Sec urit y This icon indicates wireless security . OFF Wireless security is OFF Solid White Wireless se[...]

21 20 21 20 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 D. Connections/Speed This screen displays all devices currently connected to the N1 Vision and the speed of the broadband data that is being downloaded or uploaded per each device. G. Date & Time This screen displays the date and time. T o toggle between standar[...]

23 22 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 23 22 Menu Screen Push the “Menu” button to open the display’ s Menu options. The Menu option allows you to enable features within the N1 Vision. The following outlines the details of each feature within the Menu section. T o view the Guest Access network name and password, select the “Show lo[...]

23 22 23 22 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Push Button Security – Select this option if you would like to set up your computers or devices using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup T M (WPS) standard. Using WPS is not a requirement to connect to the N1 Vision. T o make a WPS connection, select the “New Connection?[...]

25 24 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 25 24 T r oubl eshoot ing Ass istant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant softwar e to make installing your N1 Vision a simple and easy task. Y ou can use it to get your N1 Vision up and running in minutes. The Assistant softwar e requires that your Windows 2000, XP , or Vista computer be connected di[...]

25 24 25 24 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Progr ess Screen T roubleshooting Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Select your language of choice and click “Go” to run the T roubleshooting Assistant. Note for Windows Users: If the T roubleshooting Ass[...]

27 26 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 27 26 1.1 Checking Settings The T roubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computer’ s network settings and gather information needed to complete the N1 Vision’ s connection to the Internet. 1.2 V erifying Hardwar e Connections The T roubleshooting Assistant will now verify your hardware con[...]

27 26 27 26 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requir es 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 N1 Vision The T roub[...]

29 28 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 29 28 1.6 Checking Inter net Connection W e are almost done. The T roubleshooting Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet. Congratulations Y ou have finished installing your new Belkin N1 Router . Y ou will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. Y[...]

29 28 29 28 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 comp[...]

31 30 Alternate Setup Method 31 30 Step 1 Hardwar e Connections – Foll ow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) See the QIG or Step 1: Hardwar e 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 Network Settings” for d[...]

31 30 31 30 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Logging into the N1 Vision Y ou will see the N1 Vision’ s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. T o make any changes to the N1 Vision’ s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of th[...]

33 32 Alternate Setup Method 33 32 (10 ) (5) (4 ) (3) (7) (6) (1) (2) (9) (8) 1. Qui ck-N aviga tion Links Y ou can go directly to any of the N1 Vision’ 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. Clicking on the pur[...]

33 32 33 32 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 to enter a password. When you are logged into the N1 Vision, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes, you can log out of the N1 Vision by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information about logging into the N1 Vision, see the section called [...]

35 34 Alternate Setup Method 35 34 Step 4 Configuring your N1 Vision for Connection to y our Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Inter net/WAN” tab is where you will set up your N1 Vision to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The N1 Vision is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’ s system provided you have correctly conf[...]

35 34 35 34 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting your Connection Type From the “Connection T ype” 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)[...]

37 36 Alternate Setup Method 37 36 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype 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 connection types may require a[...]

37 36 37 36 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 S e t t i n g y ou r I n t e rn et S e r v i c e P r o vi de r ( I S P ) C o n n e c t i o n T yp e t o S t at ic 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 [...]

39 38 Alternate Setup Method 39 38 S e t t i n g y ou r I S P C o n n e c t i o 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 Inter net connection in your home or small office that doesn’t requir e a[...]

39 38 39 38 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1. Use r Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Pa ssw or d T ype in your password and retype it into the “Retype Passwor d” box to confirm it. 3. Ser vic e Name A service name is rarely requir ed by an ISP . If[...]

41 40 Alternate Setup Method 41 40 S e t t i n g y ou r I n t e rn et S e r v i c e P r o vi de r ( I S 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 i n t T un ne li ng P r o t o c o l ( PP TP ) [ E u r o pe an c ou nt ri es o n l y ] Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countr[...]

41 40 41 40 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 6. My Sub net Ma sk Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address here. 7. Con nect ion ID (o ptio nal) Provided by your ISP . If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Dis con nect after X.... The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the[...]

43 42 Alternate Setup Method 43 42 Set ting your Co nnec tion T ype if yo u ar e a T els tra ® BigP ond Use r [Australia Only]. Y our user name and password are provided to you by T elstra BigPond. Enter this information below . Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (1) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login s[...]

43 42 43 42 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 4. Use r Decid e Logi n Serv er Man uall y If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Y our 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[...]

45 44 Alternate Setup Method 45 44 Configuring your WAN Media Access Controll er (MAC) Addr ess All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Y our Internet Service Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’ s adapter and only let that particular computer co[...]

45 44 45 44 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using your Internet browser , you can access the N1 Vision’ s W eb-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 . Y ou will see the N1 Vision’ s home page in[...]

47 46 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 47 46 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the N1 Vision can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (5) (6) (4) (3) 1. IP Add r ess The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the N1 Vision. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. T o access the advanced setu[...]

47 46 47 46 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 3. DHC P Serv er 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 tur ned OFF if necessary; however , in order to do s[...]

49 48 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 49 48 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 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 assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’ [...]

49 48 49 48 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Changing the Wirel ess Network Name (SSID) T o identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the N1 Vision is “Belkin N1 Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your N1[...]

51 50 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 51 50 Changing the Wirel ess 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 other channel requirements. Y our N1 Vision is[...]

51 50 51 50 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the N1 Vision’ s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available: 1) 20MHz only Setting the N1 Vision to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N1, draft 802.11n[...]

53 52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 53 52 Using the Broadc ast SSID F eature 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 scanning for the presence of wireless network[...]

53 52 53 52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using Wi-Fi Prot ected Setup WPS uses WP A2 (described below) for encryption. It does not provide additional security , but rather , standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. Y ou may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PI[...]

55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 55 54 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled. 2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the N1 Vision. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure f[...]

55 54 55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 WP A2 Requ ir ement s IMP ORT ANT : In order to use WP A2 security , all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver , and client utility software that supported WP A2. At the time of this User Manual’ s publication, a co[...]

57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 57 56 Setting WPA/WP A2-Personal (PSK) Like WP A security , WP A2 is available in both WP A2-Personal (PSK) mode and WP A2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. T ypically , WP A2-Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while WP A2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business [...]

57 56 57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 IMP ORT ANT : Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WP A2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the N1 Vision. Set tin g WP A Secu rit y Note: T o use WP A security , your wireless network cards must be equipped with sof[...]

59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 59 58 Set tin g Gues t Ac c es s Within the WP A security page, the Guest-Access feature is available. Select this option to create a separate network that allows guests to connect to the Internet while keeping them away from accessing your network, computers, and private files. 1. Sele ct “Ena[...]

59 58 59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Set tin g WEP En cryp tio n Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . T o configure encryption for your Mac computer , set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Sele ct “128 -[...]

61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 61 60 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters fr om 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 numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64[...]

61 60 61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Usi ng the Ac c ess P oin t Mo de Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The N1 Vision can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NA T IP sharing feature and DHCP server . In A[...]

63 62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 63 62 Set tin g MAC Addr ess Co ntr ol The MAC address filter is a powerful security featur e that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wir eless network. Not e: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the [...]

63 62 63 62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting up an Allo w Acces s 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 [...]

65 64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 65 64 Con fig urin g t he Fir ewa ll Y our N1 Vision is equipped with a firewall that will pr otect 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 zero length • Smurf Attack • TCP N[...]

65 64 65 64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Configuring Internal F orwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to r oute external (Inter net) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your N1 V ision to your internal network.[...]

67 66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 67 66 Setting Client IP Filters The N1 Vision can be configur ed 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. T o restrict Internet access to a single c[...]

67 66 67 66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 pr oblems with an application such as a game or video conferencing ap[...]

69 68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 69 68 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 various locations on the Internet. DynDNS.org provides this service, for u[...]

69 68 69 68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 r esponse from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there[...]

71 70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 71 70 Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or r eboot the Router if it begins working improperly . Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restor e Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” [...]

71 70 71 70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Restoring F actory Default Settings Using this option will restor e all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you r estore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults?[...]

73 72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 73 72 Saving a Curr ent Configuration Y ou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restor e it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your curr ent configuration before performing a firmwar e up[...]

73 72 73 72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 3. When the save is complete, you will see this window . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restor e a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open th[...]

75 74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 75 74 2. Y ou 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 the countdown reaches zero, the Router’ s[...]

75 74 75 74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Updating the Firmwar e From time to time, Belkin may r elease new versions of the Router’ s firmware. Firmwar e updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin r eleases new firmware, you can download the firmware[...]

77 76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 77 76 Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmwar e If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a scr een similar to the one below: 1. T o download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to sele[...]

77 76 77 76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Updating the N1 Vision’ s Firmwar e 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Clo[...]

79 78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 79 78 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 5. Y ou will see one more message. This message tells you that the N1 Vision may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the N1 Vi[...]

79 78 79 78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable r emote management, and turn on and off the NA T function of the N1 Vision. Setting or Changing the Administrator P asswor d T[...]

81 80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 81 80 Setting the Time and Time Zone The N1 Vision keeps time by c onnecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server . This allows the N1 Vision to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the N1 Vision is used to r ecord the security log and control [...]

81 80 81 80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desir ed “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” feature. The default access port is set to port 80. Enabling/Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Note: This advan[...]

Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 83 82 Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offer ed by your Belkin N1 Vision. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications r equire the N1[...]

1 2 3 4 5 9 8 1 0 83 82 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 7 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Y ou can also use these steps to add computers to your N1 Vision after the N1 V ision has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manuall y Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x[...]

85 84 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 85 84 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 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)[...]

85 84 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 1 0 85 84 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 7 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 N1 Visio[...]

87 86 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 87 86 Manuall y 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-click on the “Local Area Connecti[...]

87 86 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 1 0 87 86 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 7 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 . ([...]

89 88 Rec ommended W eb Bro wser Settings 89 88 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings. If you are having tr ouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’ s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Micr osoft ® Internet Explor er 4.0 o[...]

89 88 89 88 Rec ommended W eb Bro wser Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 [...]

91 90 T r oubl eshooting 91 90 Assistant CD does not automaticall y start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Assistant software automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Assistant software’ s W elcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM[...]

91 90 91 90 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2. Unplug power to the N1 Vision for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the N1 Vision. Ensure that the N1 Vision’ s “router” Display is on. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the N1 Vision and plugged into a wall outlet. 3. Ensure that you have[...]

93 92 T r oubl eshooting 93 92 • The Assistant software completed installation, but my web br owser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” icon on my N1 Vision is blinking, and the “internet” icon is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “modem” icon is blinking, and the “internet?[...]

93 92 93 92 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 • The Assistant software completed installation, but my web br owser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” icon on my N1 Vision is on, and the “internet” icon is blinking. 1. If you cannot connect to the Inter net, the “modem” icon is on, an[...]

95 94 T r oubl eshooting 95 94 • The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” icon on my N1 Vision is blinking, and the “internet” icon is solid. 1. If the “modem” icon is blinking, and the “inter net” icon is solid, but you are unable to access the In[...]

95 94 95 94 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 I can’t connect to the Internet wir eles sly. If you are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your N1 Vision. They should be as follows: • The “router” icon should be on. • The “radio wave” i[...]

97 96 T r oubl eshooting 97 96 I can’t connect to the Internet wir eles sly, 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 security (encr[...]

97 96 97 96 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 • My wir eles s network performance is inconsistent. • Data transfer is sometimes sl ow. • Signal str ength is poor. • Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throug[...]

99 98 T r oubl eshooting 99 98 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin N1 Vision. 1. Log into your N1 Vision. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the N1 Vision. (The N1 Vision’ s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your N1 Vision by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-ha[...]

99 98 99 98 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client car d. The client card must use the same key as the N1 Vision. For instance, if your N1 Vision uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key . 1. [...]

101 100 T r oubl eshooting 101 100 Do Belkin products support WP A? Not e: T o use WP A security , all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this F AQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. Download the[...]

101 100 101 100 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 I am having difficulty setting up Wirel ess Protected Acc ess (WP A) security on a Belkin wirel ess client car d for a home network. Clients must use the same key that the N1 Vision uses. For instance, if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the N1 Vision, the clients must als[...]

103 102 T r oubl eshooting 103 102 I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wirel ess Protected Acc ess (WP A) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WP A-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Supp[...]

103 102 103 102 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 “WP A-PSK” under “Network Administration”. Not e: Select WP A (with radius server) if you are using this computer to [...]

105 104 T r oubl eshooting 105 104 Wir eless Comparison Chart Wireless T echnology 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 Common h[...]

105 104 105 104 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at www.be lkin .c om/ net work ing . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-7 36-57 71 800 -223 -5546 ext. 2263 310 -898 -1100 ext. 2263 UK: 084 5 607 77 87 Aus tr alia: 1800 235 546 Ne w Z[...]

107 106 Information 107 106 FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 W est Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8232-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation[...]

107 106 107 106 Information section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Inter national, Inc., may void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device com[...]

109 108 Information 109 108 Belkin Inter national, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product W arranty What this warranty covers. Belkin Inter national, Inc. (“Belkin”) 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 w[...]

109 108 109 108 Information section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin 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 Belkin, Belkin may [...]

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