ADSL Modem with Wireless G Router Share Network your computers and share your ADSL Internet access User Manual Mbps 802.11g 2.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Make Sure You Have the Following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 2 3 4 Product Features Compatibility with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS ® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk ®, Linux ®, Windows ® 95, 98SE, Me, NT ®, 2000, and XP, and others. You need an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). 5 6 7 8 Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation.
Introduction Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b. Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup.
Introduction By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use your Belkin home network to: 2 • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home 3 • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 4 • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, che
Make Sure You Have the Following Package Contents • ADSL Modem with Wireless G Router • RJ11 Telephone Cord - Gray • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable — Yellow • USB 1.0 Cable — Blue • ADSL Microfilter* • Power Adapter • User Manual CD *ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to purchase one.
Knowing your Router 1 2 Front Panel 3 The following illustration shows the front panel of the Router: 4 section The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Knowing your Router Rear Panel The following figure illustrates the rear panel of your Router. (2) (5) (1) 1. (3) (4) PWR Connect the included power supply to this inlet. Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage to your Router. 2. LAN The Ethernet ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. Connect your network-enabled computers or any networking devices to one of these ports. 3.
Knowing your Router 5. 1 Reset Button a. b. 2 3 Resetting the Router 4 Push and hold the “Reset” button for one second then release it. When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. 5 Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for 20 seconds then release it. When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. 6 7 8 9 10 7 section The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly.
Connecting your Router Positioning your Router Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Router, connection speed may decrease.
Connecting your Router 1 Connecting your Computers Power off your computers and networking equipment. 2. Connect your computer to one of the yellow RJ45 ports on the rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers” by using an Ethernet networking cable (one Ethernet network cable is supplied). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 section 1.
Connecting your Router Connecting your ADSL Line Connection for the Router to the ADSL line varies by country and region. Typically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built-in splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone service on the same telephone line. Please read the following steps carefully and select appropriate method. 1.
Connecting your Router 1 2 3 5 6 7 Note: One RJ11 telephone cord is supplied. When inserting an RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. 3. 4. If you have a dedicated ADSL service telephone line with an RJ11 wall jack, simply connect a telephone cord from the wall jack to the gray RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router. If you have an RJ45 wall jack for your ADSL service, connect an RJ45-to-RJ11 converter to the wall jack.
Connecting your Router Powering up your Router 1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Router power-input plug labeled “Power”. Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied power adapter to prevent damage to the Router. 2. After connecting the power adapter and the power source is turned on, the Router’s power icon on the front panel should be on. It might take a few minutes for the Router to fully start up. 3. Turn on your computers.
Connecting your Router USB Driver Installation Important: If the Router is connected to a computer through an Ethernet port, you can skip this chapter. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Open up your CD-ROM drive by going into “My Computer”. Double-click on the folder named “Files”. Double-click on the folder named “USB”. Next double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”. 3. When the following screen appears, click “Next”. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. When the following screen appears, click “Finish”.
Connecting your Router 5. Connect the USB cable to your Router and PC. Note: If the USB device is not detected, check the USB cable between the PC and the device. Also verify that the device is powered on. 6. The system will detect the USB driver automatically. When the system detects it, the following dialog box will appear. Click “Yes”. 7. Now, the system will copy the proper files for this Router. 8. When the file copying is finished, the dialog above will close.
Manually Configuring your Router Understanding the Web-Based User Interface The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page. Using Web-Based Manager 1 Once your host PC is properly configured, start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Router into the URL field: “192.168.2.1” and then click “Enter”. 2 Setup Wizard 4 Click on the “Wizard” link from the status page.
Manually Configuring your Router (10) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (7) (9) 1. (6) (8) Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s 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 header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function. 2. Home Button The “Home” button is available in every page of the UI.
Manually Configuring your Router you can log out of the Router by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information about logging into the Router, see the section called “Logging into the Router”. 5. Internet Status Indicator 6. 7. 8. 3 4 5 LAN Settings 6 Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking the “LAN” “Quick Navigation” link on the left side of the screen.
Manually Configuring your Router Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. LAN Settings 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, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 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 static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.
Manually Configuring your Router DHCP Client List You can view a list of the computers, which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address of the computer, the host name (name of the computer in your network), and the MAC address of the computer’s network interface card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.
Manually Configuring your Router User Name – Enter the ISP assigned user name. Password – Enter your password (assigned by your ISP). VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type (supplied by your ISP) to specify how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM transport layer.
Manually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) IP Address – Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask – Enter a subnet mask provided by your ISP. Default Gateway – Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will forward the packets to the Default Gateway (assigned by your ISP). Primary DNS Server – Enter the primary DNS server’s IP address provided by your ISP.
Manually Configuring your Router VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX (assigned by your ISP). 1 2 3 Advanced 4 5 6 7 Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button next to your connection type and then clicking “Next”. 8 9 10 23 section From the “Advanced” page, you can create multiple profiles for your WAN connection.
Manually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Enter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) or PPPoA information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. This information is provided by your ISP. Click “Finish” to activate your settings. User name – Enter the ISP assigned user name. Password – Enter your password (assigned by your ISP).
Manually Configuring your Router 1 2 3 4 VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX (assigned by your ISP). Setting your ISP Connection Type to Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) Enter (CLIP) information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. This information is provided by your ISP. 6 7 8 9 10 IP Address – Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP.
Manually Configuring your Router Primary DNS Server – Enter the primary DNS server’s IP address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server – Enter the secondary DNS server’s IP address provided by your ISP. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Setting your ISP Connection Type to Network Bridging Enter the VPI/VCI value in the provided spaces, and then click “Next”. This information is provided by your ISP.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 2 3 4 Name – Select the network device. Destination – The destination is the destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is 0.0.0.0. Netmask – The network mask is used in conjunction with the destination to determine when a route is used. Gateway – Enter the gateway’s IP address. Metric – A measurement of the preference of a route. Typically, the lowest metric is the most preferred route.
Manually Configuring your Router Channel and SSID Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in. The channel can be changed if needed.
Manually Configuring your Router To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field and click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.
Manually Configuring your Router • 54G-LRS – It is not recommended you use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards. Note: Switching to 54G-LRS only mode will decrease 802.11g performance to 11Mbps.
Manually Configuring your Router 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your WEP key manually by typing in the HEX WEP key. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Hex (Hexadecimal) Key A hex key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key 3. Encryption in the Router is now set.
Manually Configuring your Router There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with server). WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 40 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same key to access the network. Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Setting WPA (with server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. 2 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with Radius server)”. 2. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Server IP” fields. 3. Enter the radius key into the “Shared Secret” field. 4 4. Enter the re-key interval into the “Re-Key Interval” field.
Manually Configuring your Router MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each. 1. From the “MAC Address Filtering” screen, click “New MAC Address”. 2.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks. The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that for all intents and purposes they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn the firewall function off if needed; however, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.
Manually Configuring your Router Typical Security – By selecting this option, the Router will reject all inbound traffic from the Internet except remote administration connections but it will allow all outbound traffic to the Internet, except as configured in the “Access Control” screen. Minimum Security – By selecting this option, the Router will permit all inbound traffic from the Internet. It will also allow all outbound traffic to the Internet, except as configured in the “Access Control” screen.
Manually Configuring your Router 2. Enter the LAN IP address in the space provided for the “Local Host”. Select the service that you want in the check box and click “OK” to save your settings. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application.
Manually Configuring your Router Access Control Access control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted, or denied access, through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic. To configure restrictive access to your computers, do the following: 1. Click “New Entry” on the “Access Control” screen. 2. Select the name of the internal computer from the “Applied To” pull-down list. Select the service that you want in the check box and click “OK” to save your settings.
Manually Configuring your Router You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. To configure the access control for a specific time, do the following: 1. From the previous screen, click “New” and you will see the following screen. Enter a name for this schedule and click “New Time Segment Entry”. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 2. Select the days of the week that you want to apply the setting and click “New Time Segment Entry”.
Manually Configuring your Router 3. Enter the start time and end time you want to apply the setting and click “OK”. 4. Click “OK” and then click “OK” to save your settings. Web Filtering The web-filtering feature will allow you to specify which websites are not allowed to be viewed from the local computer. Any computer attempting to access the website that’s restricted will be denied. 1. Click “New Entry”. 2. To configure the web-filtering feature, specify the websites (www. websitename.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Schedule Rule You may filter website access for local clients based on rules. Each web filter rule may be activated at a scheduled time. To configure the access control for a specific time, do the following: 1. From the previous screen, click “New” and you will see the following screen. Enter a name for this schedule and click “New Time Segment Entry”. 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 2.
Manually Configuring your Router 3. Enter the start time and end time you want to apply the setting and click “OK”. 4. Click “OK” and then click “OK” to save your settings. MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access.
Manually Configuring your Router 3. From the “MAC Filtering Mode” pull-down list, select “Allow” and “Apply Changes” to save your settings. 1 2 3 4 6 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. This may be necessary if the NAT feature is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application.
Manually Configuring your Router Security Log As shown in the web page, you can view the system log and configure the system log settings if needed. Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restart Router Clicking the “Restart Router” button will restart the Router immediately.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Restore Factory Defaults 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. 2 3 4 Clicking the “Restore Defaults” button will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings immediately. 6 7 Saving/Backup Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature.
Manually Configuring your Router Restore Previous Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.conf”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it. 2. Click “OK” then “OK” again to restore. Firmware Update From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 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 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3 3. Click “OK” to upgrade to the latest firmware version. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet.
Manually Configuring your Router Allow Incoming ICMP Echo Requests: Choose this box if you want to allow ping or traceroute commands under DOS prompt. Allow Incoming UDP Traceroute Queries: Choose this box if you want to allow UDP traceroute requests. System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, and turn on and off the UPnP function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Setting the Time and Time Zone 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly.
Manually Configuring your Router Status Overview This page shows the current status for the ADSL connection. ADSL Line This page shows all information for the ADSL line.
Manually Configuring your Router 1 Internet Connection This page displays the connection information for your Router, such as name, VPI/VCI settings, protocol, NAT, WAN IP address, and connection status. 2 3 4 This page can test the Internet connection from your Router. To begin the test, click “Test”. 6 7 8 9 10 Ping Test Ping test can provide a basic test of whether a particular host is operating properly and is reachable on the network from the testing host.
Manually Configuring your Router Traffic Counter This table shows the records of data going through the LAN and WAN interface. For each interface, cumulative totals are displayed for “Sent/ Received Packets” and “Sent/Received Bytes”.
Setting Up your Computers In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default setting in most home computers. You can 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.
Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. (1) (3) (2) 3. If “Specify an 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.
Setting Up your Computers Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem by FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).
Setting Up your Computers 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router. 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 1 2 3 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 4 5 7 8 9 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.
Setting Up your Computers 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 connection type using your user name and password. 5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. 1 2 3 4 Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 5 7 1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”. 2.
Setting Up your Computers 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 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”.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: 2 The ADSL LED is not on. Solution: 1. Check the connection between the Router and ADSL line. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the Router labeled “DSL Line”. 2. Make sure the Router has power. The Power LED on the front panel should be illuminated. 3 4 5 Problem: 6 Solution: 1. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the Router labeled “DSL Line” and the ADSL LED is on. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem: My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router. Solution: 1. Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Router, and you have the same security settings on the clients such as WPA or WEP encryption. 2. Make sure the distance between the Router and wireless PC are not too far away. Problem: The wireless network is often interrupted. Solution: 1. Move your wireless PC closer to the Router to find a better signal. 2.
Troubleshooting Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results? Yes, my network name is listed—go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed”. No, my network name is not listed—go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed”.
Troubleshooting correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page.
Troubleshooting Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit 1 rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and 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.
Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point. Solution: 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. 2. Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. (The Router default is 192.168.2.1, the 802.11g Access Point is 192.168.2.254.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Wireless Card. 2 Solution: 3 The Wireless Card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or Access Point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or Access Point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the Wireless Card must be set to the exact same key. 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? Solution: 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 here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Solution: 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”. 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
Troubleshooting 5. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets). 6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network. Solution: Clients must use the same key that the wireless router or access point uses.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Card for a business. 2 Solution: 3 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. 2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of the Card. 3. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear.
Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is checked. 3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button. 4.
Troubleshooting What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and Pre-N works at 108Mbps.
Technical Support Information Technical Support For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.
Appendixes 1 Appendix A: Glossary 2 IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are: 192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 10.x.x.
Appendixes 3. You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet. To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the spaces provided. After you have typed in your information, click “Apply Changes”. After you apply the changes, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly. PPPoA Enter the PPPoA information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings. 1.
Appendixes 1 ESSID Broadcast Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a feature known as site survey. It scans the air for any available network and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the survey. This occurs if the computer’s SSID is set to “ANY”. Your Belkin Router can block this random search for a network.
Appendixes Virtual Servers This 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 protected by a firewall, machines from the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”.
Appendixes 1 MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each or copy the MAC address by selecting the name of the computer from the “DHCP Client List”.
Appendixes Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes. Note, only one computer can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface at a time. Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server.
Appendixes Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help. 1.
Appendixes If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and wireless router or access point). 3. Cordless 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 wireless routers (or access points) and your wireless-enabled computers.
Appendixes These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL 1 2 3 Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.
Appendixes Country Connection Protocol VPI/VCI Encapsulation ISPs France PPPoE 8/35 LLC Various Germany PPPoE 1/32 LLC T-Online, various Holland 1483 Bridged 0/35 0/32 0/34 LLC LLC LLC BBNed, XS4all Versatel DHCP Baby XL, Tiscali (start/ Surf/ Family/ Live) PPPoA 8/48 VC MUX KPN, Hetnet, HCCNet, Tiscali (lite/ Basis/Plus) Wanadoo PPPoA 0/32 VC MUX Versatel PPP, Zonnet Europe PPPoE 8/35 LLC Various Belgium PPPoA 8/35 LLC Belgacom, Tiscali, Scarlet Italy PPPoE or PPPoA
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