23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 PLAY WIRELESS ROUTER USER MANUAL F7D4302 v1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started What’s in the Box Initial Setup Advanced Tools & Settings The Belkin Router Manager Manual Setup Using Your Browser Adding Computers to Your Network Adding USB Devices Bundled Software Additional Capabilities Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel Back Panel Technical Details Technical Features System Requirements Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Tec
3528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Getting Started What’s in the Box Play Wireless Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 [SCREENSHOT OF NETWORK INFO CARD SCREEN setup netinfo card.png] 5) After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference. [SCREENSHOT OF SUCCESS setup success.png] 6) A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. This may take a few minutes to complete.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Internet Service Provider & Login Settings Have you moved or changed Internet Service Providers? If you’d like to change these settings without running through the setup process again, this is the place. The Belkin Router Manager [PLAY SCREENSHOT OF TRAY APP MENU (TBD)] The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Manual Setup Using Your Browser [ZOOMED SCREENSHOT OF ADDRESS BAR address bar.png] In your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, type “192.168.2.1” in your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the Enter key.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 2) Select your Belkin Router from the list of available networks. You can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID) from the card located underneath the foot of your Router. 3) Enter your network password (located on your network information card). Your wireless device will take a few moments to connect to your network. If the connection is not made the first time, try this process again.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 You can share a USB hard drive or flash drive to your network via your Router’s USB port. Once connected, you can share files and music with other computers and devices within your network. Plug your USB hard drive into the USB port on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your drive is available to computers on your network.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 the light above the USB port is lit, your device is available to computers on your network. Computers running the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager will be able to make use of the shared device by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 personal DJ playing the songs that you want to hear. It works great with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Daily DJ is found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Additional Capabilities Guest Access You can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source. Blinking Green: The Router is starting up. Solid Green: The Router is connected to the Internet. Blinking Amber: The Router can’t detect the modem. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Back Panel [R DIAGRAM FOR SHARE AND PLAY r_shareplay_back.ai] A) Modem (WAN) Connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. B) Wired (LAN) Connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables. C) USB Port USB printers, disks, and other USB devices plugged into this port will be shared on your network. Each USB port has a light that indicates its status.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 NAT IP Address Sharing To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per computer in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to share a single IP address across your network. SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 DirectX® 9.0-compliant video and sound Internet Explorer® or Firefox® Mac® Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later Intel® Core™ Duo 1.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting The Setup CD does not automatically start. If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CDROM, your computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically. If Belkin Setup does not appear within 15 seconds, browse to your CDROM drive and open the “Belkin Setup” icon. Alternatively, you may visit http://router/ and perform the setup manually.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 2) If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name. Example: “myname@myisp.com”. The “@myisp.com” part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 4) You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our knowledge base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://www.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP”. 5) If you continue to have no Internet connection, refer to “Manually Configuring Network Settings” in this manual for an alternative setup method. I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability. See the section titled “Changing the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to choose other channels. Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve range and connection stability.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on my Router. 1) Log in to your Router by visiting http://router/ with your web browser. Click on the “Login” button in the top righthand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you have never set a password, leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit”. 2) Click “Wireless” in the lefthand menu. Then click “Security” just below that. 3) Select the “WPA/WPA2” option.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 3) Select the “128bit WEP” option. 4) You may type in a WEP key manually, or generate one from a passphrase. Type a phrase in the “Passphrase” field and click the “Generate” button. A WEP key is composed of 26 hexadecimal digits (0–9, A–F). For example, C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 EE 74 is a valid 128bit WEP key. 5) Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 2) To print to a printer attached to the Router, your computer must have that printer’s driver installed. Please check that the driver is installed. 3) The printer may not be set to autoconnect. Via the Belkin Router Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center. Check that the printer appears in the list of available devices. View the properties of the printer, and check that “auto connect” is selected.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 New Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/support Singapore 65 62218850 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year 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.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2.
528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. *Regulatory Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
23528_8820-00380_F7D4302 v1_Play Router_Updated_0222-2010 *Back cover © 2010 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
