Belkin N1 manual

User Manual WIR ELES S MO DEM R OUT ER[...]

T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction ...................................... 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network .................... 1 Placement of your Router ........................... 2 2. Pr oduct Overview ................................. 6 Product Features ................................. 6 3. Knowing your Router ............................[...]

section Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem 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 complete[...]

Intr oduction 2 3 2 Revolutionary N1 Wir el ess T echnology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem 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 network[...]

2 section Intr oduction 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 Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. No[...]

Intr oduction 4 5 4 3. Cor dless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Trymoving cordless phones awayfrom your Routerand your  wireless-enabled computers. • Unplugand remove the batteryfrom any [...]

4 section Intr oduction 5 4 5. Secur e Connections, VPNs, and 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[...]

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

6 section Pr oduct Overvie w 7 6 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 transfer data between co[...]

Pr oduct Overvie w 9 8 Integrated N1 Wir eless Acc ess 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 va[...]

9 8 Knowing your Router section Package Contents • BelkinN1 Vision Wireless ModemRouter • QuickInstallation Guide • BelkinAssistant CD with UserManual • RJ45Ethernet Networking Cable • RJ11Telephone Cord • ADSL(Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)Micro[...]

10 Knowing your Router 11 10 Har dware Characteristics The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK of the Router for better organization and utility. The Router’s interactive display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. (B) [...]

10 11 10 Knowing your Router section A. Interactive Display The interactive display is on the front of the Router, which indicates which features are in operation. B. 4-W ay Keypad The keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive display. C. OK Button For most screens in[...]

12 Knowing your Router 13 12 1 2 3 4 to powe r DC 12V / 1.25A to wired computer s ADSL por t Rese t (F) (H) (G) (E)[...]

12 13 12 Knowing your Router section E. Connections to Wired Computers – Y ellow Ports 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 gray cable provided[...]

14 Connecting and Configuring your Router 15 14 V erif y the con te nts of you r bo x. Y ou should have the foll owing: • BelkinN1 Vision Wireless ModemRouter • QuickInstallation Guide • BelkinAssistant CD with UserManual • RJ45Ethernet Networking Cable  • RJ11Telephone [...]

16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 17 16 Step 1 Har dwar e Connections – Foll ow the Quick Installation Guide 1.1 Brand-New Setup Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem. If you are replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router”. 1. Unpack your new Router from [...]

16 17 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet. 2. Plug the other end into the black port on the Router. 3. Locate the cable that connects your old modem to the ADSL wall jack. Unplug it from your old modem and then connect it to the gray port labeled “ADSL” on the back of your Router. 4. L[...]

18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 19 18 Step 2 Set Up the Router – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup 3. Select the country you are located in by using the drop-down box. Click “Next” to continue. 2. The Belkin plug-and-play Setup Wizard should automatically appear. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by clicking “Begin?[...]

18 19 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 6. If your Internet account requires VPI and VCI settings, you will be taken to this screen to enter this information. Click “Next” to save and continue. 7. The Router will now check for your Internet connection. 8. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to th[...]

20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 21 20 Interactive Display The Router’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 Internet connection to details such as each device usage and speed of the Internet connection. Wit[...]

20 21 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1. Int erne t Conne ctio n This icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. OFF No Internet connection has been detected Solid White Router is connected to the Internet Blinking White Internet connection was detected; Router is not currently able to connect to the Internet 2. [...]

22 Connecting and Configuring your Router 23 22 5. Wir eless Computers 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 Router 6. Security This icon indicates wireless security. OFF Wireless security is OFF Solid White Wireless security is ON B.[...]

22 23 22 Connecting and Configuring your Router section D. Connections/Speed This screen displays all devices currently connected to the Router 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. To toggle between standard and military time, push the up[...]

24 Connecting and Configuring your Router 25 24 Menu Screen Push the “Menu” button to open the display’s Menu options. The Menu option allows you to enable features within the Router. The following outlines the details of each feature within the Menu section. To view the Guest Access network name and password, select the “Show login info”[...]

24 25 24 Connecting and Configuring your Router section To make a WPS connection, select the “New Connection” option. To do so, you must have WPS enabled on the computer or device connecting to the Router. You will need to push the WPS button in your computer or device within two minutes. B. Wireless Radio Disable Wireless – Select this optio[...]

26 Connecting and Configuring your Router 27 26 T r oubleshooting Assist ant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or Vista computer be connected directly to your ADS[...]

26 27 26 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 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. 2.1 Checking Settings The Setup Assist[...]

28 Connecting and Configuring your Router 29 28 2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. 2.3 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 wireless network to which your computers or de[...]

28 29 28 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes. If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” to continue. 2.5 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant [...]

30 Connecting and Configuring your Router 31 30 2.6 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 Router. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. You can begin surfing by opening [...]

30 31 30 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 2.7 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. Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network i[...]

32 Connecting and Configuring your Router 33 32 Step 3 Set Up Wirel ess Security – Run the Security Assistant Softwar e Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security Assistant will guide you [...]

32 33 32 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 3.3 T ransferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers. Click on “Transfer Key” if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions, or click on “Print” to print the information. Manua[...]

34 Alternate Setup Method 35 34 Step 1 Har dwar e Connections – Foll ow 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 Network Settings” for direc[...]

34 35 34 Alternate Setup Method section 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 home page will take you[...]

36 Alternate Setup Method 37 36 1. Quick-Navigation Links 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. Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short descripti[...]

36 37 36 Alternate Setup Method section 4. Login/Logout Button 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 password. When you are l[...]

38 Alternate Setup Method 39 38 Step 4 Configuring your Router f or Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (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 h[...]

38 39 38 Alternate Setup Method section Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP: • PPPoE • PPPoA • Dynamic/FixedIP (1483 Bridged) • StaticIP (IPoA) • ModemOnly (Disable Internet Sh[...]

40 Alternate Setup Method 41 40 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 requires a user name and password to access the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet. PPPoA (PPP over ATM) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly imple[...]

40 41 40 Alternate Setup Method section 6. Encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type here. (Supplied by your ISP) VC-MUX: PPPOA Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads. LLC: PPPoA Logical Control allows multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit (more[...]

42 Alternate Setup Method 43 42 Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network together. The Router can obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP’s DHCP server or accept a fixed IP address assigned by your ISP. F or Dynamic IP connection: 1. IP Assigned by ISP[...]

42 43 42 Alternate Setup Method section Setting your ISP Connection T ype to Static IP (IPoA) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”, which your ISP provides to a fixed IP for your Router to connect to the Internet. 1. IP Address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for the Router’s WAN interface. 2.[...]

44 Alternate Setup Method 45 44 Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing) In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on your computers in order to access the Internet. 1. VPI/VCI – Enter your VPI and VCI parameter here. These ide[...]

44 45 44 Alternate Setup Method section Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The[...]

46 Alternate Setup Method 47 46 Configuring your WAN Media Acc ess Controll er (MAC) Addres s 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 connec[...]

46 47 46 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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’[...]

48 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 49 48 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (5) (6) (4) (3) 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 advanced setup interface, t[...]

48 49 48 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 3. DHCP Server 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 manually set a stati[...]

50 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 51 50 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 the MAC address (3) of the computer’s networ[...]

50 51 50 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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 N1 Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will l[...]

52 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 53 52 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. Your Router is configu[...]

52 53 52 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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-, and 802.11b-complian[...]

54 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 55 54 Using the Broadcas t SSID Featur e 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 networks. To t[...]

54 55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 for encryption. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireles[...]

56 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 57 56 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 Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the[...]

56 57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section WP A2 Requirements IMPORT ANT: 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 patches are available,[...]

58 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 59 58 Setting WP A/WP A2-Per sonal (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 (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environmen[...]

58 59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section IMPORT 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 Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA. At the time th[...]

60 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 61 60 Setting Guest Acc ess Within the WPA 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. Sel ect “En abled ” [...]

60 61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Setting WEP Encryption 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. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from[...]

62 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 63 62 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 numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 =64-bi[...]

62 63 62 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Setting MAC Addres s Contr ol The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wi[...]

64 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 65 64 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 computer you want to be able to ac[...]

64 65 64 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Configuring the Fir ewall 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 zero[...]

66 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 67 66 Configuring Internal F orwarding 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 internal computers are prote[...]

66 67 66 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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 restrict Internet access to a single com[...]

68 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 69 68 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. Use this feature on a te[...]

68 69 68 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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. DynDNS.org provides this service, for[...]

70 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 71 70 Setting up the Router’ s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS.org’s free update service before using this feature. Once you have your registration, follow the directions below. 1. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (1) . 2. Enter your DynDNS.org [...]

70 71 70 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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 Router can be set up [...]

72 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 73 72 Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.[...]

74 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 75 74 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 Restor e Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button[...]

74 75 74 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Restoring F actory 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. The following m[...]

76 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 77 76 Saving a Curr ent 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 configuration before performing a firmware update. 1.[...]

76 77 76 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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 restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the [...]

78 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 79 78 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 the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s config[...]

78 79 78 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Updating the Firmwar e 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 Belkin update websit[...]

80 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 81 80 Downl oading a New V ersion 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 window will open that allows you to select the [...]

80 81 80 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section Updating the Router’ s Firmwar e 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. To [...]

82 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 83 82 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 5. 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 th[...]

82 83 82 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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 P asswor d The Router ships with NO passwor[...]

84 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 85 84 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 record the security log and control client filtering[...]

84 85 84 Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e section 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.[...]

Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e 87 86 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?[...]

87 86 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section Set up the computer that is connected to the ADSL 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. Manuall y Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select[...]

88 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 89 88 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)[...]

88 89 88 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 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 Router for a PPPoE [...]

90 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 91 90 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 Connection?[...]

90 91 90 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 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. You  will see the following wind[...]

92 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 93 92 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. Micr osoft ® Internet Explor er 4.0 or High[...]

92 93 92 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings section 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. Netscape ® Navigator ® 4.0 or Hi[...]

94 T r oubl eshooting 95 94 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 Assis tant software’ s W elc ome scr een does not appear within 15- 20 sec onds , open up your CD- [...]

94 95 94 T r oubl eshooting section 2. Unplu g powe r to the Route r for 10 seco nds, and then plug the power back into the Router . Ensure that the Router’ s “router” Dis play is on . If not, check to mak e sur e tha t the AC adapt er is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet. 3. Ens ur e that you hav e a cab le conn ect ed b[...]

96 T r oubl eshooting 97 96 • The Assistant software completed installation, but my web br owser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ ADSL ” icon on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” icon is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “ADSL” icon is blinking, and the “internet?[...]

96 97 96 T r oubl eshooting section • The Assistant software completed installation, but my web br owser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ ADSL ” icon on my Router is on, and the “internet” icon is blinking. 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “ ADSL ” icon is on, and the “internet” [...]

98 T r oubl eshooting 99 98 • The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ ADSL ” icon on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” icon is solid. 1. If the “ ADSL ” icon is blinking, and the “internet” icon is solid, but you ar e unable to access the [...]

98 99 98 T r oubl eshooting section I can’t connect to the Internet wirel essl y. 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 . They should be as foll ows:  •The “router”iconshould beon.  •The “radio wave”[...]

100 T r oubl eshooting 101 100 I can’t connect to the Internet wirel essl y , 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 corr ect network name in the “ Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has security (e[...]

100 101 100 T r oubl eshooting section • Mywirel essnetwork performanc e 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, whic[...]

102 T r oubl eshooting 103 102 I am having difficulty setting up Wir ed Equival ent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router . 1. Log into your Router . Open yo ur web br owse r and typ e in the IP ad dr es s of the Ro uter . (Th e Rout er’ s def aul t is 192. 168. 2.1.) Log int o your Route r by clicking on the “Login” button in the top ri[...]

102 103 102 T r oubl eshooting section I am having difficulty setting up Wir ed Equival ent 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. Doubl e-click the Signal Ind[...]

104 T r oubl eshooting 105 104 Do Belkin products support WPA? Note: 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. Download the patch her[...]

104 105 104 T r oubl eshooting section I am having difficulty setting up Wirel ess Protected Acces s (WP A) security on a Belkin wirel ess 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. Doubl e-c[...]

106 T r oubl eshooting 107 106 I am NOT using a Belkin client car d for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wir eless Pr otected Access (WP A) 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 XP Support [...]

106 107 106 T r oubl eshooting section 3. Under the “Wir eles s Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you wil l see the f oll ow ing scr een. 4. F or a home or small business user , sel ect “WP A-PSK” under “Network Administration”. Note: Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to connect to a corpor[...]

108 T r oubl eshooting 109 108 Wir eless 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 Common househ[...]

108 109 108 T r oubl eshooting section F r ee T ech Support * You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin.com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below*. *Local rates apply Country Number Internet adress AUST RIA 0 820 20076 6 http:[...]

110 Information 111 110 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Ind[...]

110 111 110 Information section Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, 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[...]

112 Information 113 112 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 designate, in its sole discretion, [...]

112 113 112 Information section EC Declaration of Conformity to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE0560 Manufacturer : BELKIN LTD, EXPRESS BUSINESS PARK, SHIPTON WAY ,RUSHDEN NN10 6GL ENGLAND Representative : Be lkin Ltd (residing in the EC holding the TCF) Product / Apparatus : N1 VISION MODEM ROUTER Type Number : F5D8632-4 V1000 Variants include : A[...]

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