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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless 802.11g Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 2 3 4 • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 6 • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another 7 • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless
Introduction Placement of your Wireless 802.11g Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. 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 Wireless Router or Access Point and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Introduction 1 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include: 2 • Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers 4 • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums 3.
Introduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router or Access Point.
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Product Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works 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, 98, Me, NT ® , 2000, and XP, and others.
Product Overview 1 SPI Firewall 2 3 4 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-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 computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.
Product Overview Knowing Your Router NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. The Print Server Setup Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual (see page 34). Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.
Knowing Your Router 1 Package Contents Belkin Wireless 802.
Knowing Your Router 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. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2.4GHz • High-Speed Wireless G 1. Power/Ready/Print Activity LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up.
Knowing Your Router No Device is Linked to the Port Green 10Base-T Device Connected Orange 100Base-Tx Device Connected Blinking (Orange or Green) Port Activity 2 3 4 WAN Status LED This LED lights SOLID to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem. 5.
Knowing Your Router (6) 6. (7) (8) (9)(10) Power Jack - GREY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. 8.
Knowing Your Router b. Restoring the Factory Defaults 10. USB Port - PURPLE For USB printers only. See the section called “Connecting your printer to Router’s print server” on page 22. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 section Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual. computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router 5. Click “Run Router Setup Wizard”. Region Screen The Region screen will appear. Select your region from the dropdown box provided and click “OK”. Welcome Screen The Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connection Screen The Connection screen will now appear. Select the scenario that best describes your current ADSL setup and click “Next”. 1 2 3 Progress Screen Easy Install will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Each time you see the progress screen, click “Next” when you are ready to move to the next step.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router Step 2 Hardware Setup The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 2.1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer. Unplug this cable from the computer and plug it into the GREEN port on the Router. Click “Next” to continue. 2.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router 2.4 This step instructs you to look 2 3 4 5 Step 3 Checking the Connection 6 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have. 7 8 9 10 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router 3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customise your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click “Next” to continue. Step 4 Configuring the Router The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do not turn off the Router or computer.
Connecting and Configuring Your Router 4.2 Finished 2 3 4 5 Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page. Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router any time you want.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Connecting your printer to the Router’s print server Please closely follow the directions to set up your printer. Before you start Install the printer’s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print. This enables the PC to print to the networked printer (printer that is attached to your USB Print Server). Every manufacturer ships its printer with a driver and, usually, printing software.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 3. On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the words “Click Here” to start the Wizard. 1 2 3 4 6 7 4. The first screen of the Wizard appears. Be sure that you have installed your printer’s drivers and software on the PCs from which you plan to print. Click “Next”.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 5. Next, make sure the Router is ON. Make sure the printer is ON. Plug in the USB cable that is connected to the printer to the USB port on the rear of the Router. The USB port on the Router is color-coded purple. Click “Next”. 6. The Wizard will scan for and locate the Print Server in the Router. Next, a list of the printers installed on the computer will appear. Click once on the name of the printer that is connected to the Router to highlight it.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 7. The next screen that appears will allow you to test print. Click on the “Print Test Page” button. When your test page is finished printing, click “Next”. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 8. You are now finished setting up your computer to print to the Print Server. Next, run this Wizard on the other computers on your network from which you wish to print to this printer.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Manually installing the print server port Advanced users can manually install the Belkin Printer Port without using the Wizard. To do this, from the Installer menu, click “Install Printer Port Only” to skip the Wizard. Belkin has also included a standalone installer on the CD. From the CD, double-click on the file called “instportA.exe”. Configuring Computers to Print to the Print Server 1. Install Printer Port Software on each computer by running “instportA.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server c. On the “Available Servers” window, your Router’s print server name will appear. Select the Print Server. Click “OK” to close. 1 2 3 4 d. On the “Belkin Port A: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server will appear. Click “OK” to close. 6 7 8 e. 9 On the Ports tab, uncheck the box next to “Enable bidirectional support” if currently checked. Click “Apply”. 10 11 12 f. Click “Close” to close the window.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Uninstalling the print server port 1. In Windows, select the printer’s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Port...”. 2. Select a different port from the list of available ports. You must select a different port before you can remove the Belkin port. 3. From the Installer menu, click “Remove Printer Port” to uninstall the printer port.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 1 Using the Print Server Print Server Configuration Screen For proper operation of the Print Server, install the printer’s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print. The Belkin Print Server Port must also be installed on each of these computers. See page 26 of this manual for more information and instructions.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server LPR Printing (3) The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the main printing method. Raw TCP/IP Printing (4) This feature allows clients to print to the Print Server using the standard TCP/IP printer port built into Windows XP and 2000, instead of the Belkin Port Monitor. Using Raw Printing requires that you configure all port parameters manually. It is not recommended for users unfamiliar with TCP/IP printing.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file. After naming the file, click “OK”. A file will be saved to the user’s default Windows directory (typically “C:\” or “C:\Documents and Settings\”).
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type in “cmd” for Windows XP and 2000 or “command” for Windows 98SE and Me; click “OK” to open a “Command/MS-DOS Prompt” window. 5. At the prompt, type “ftp” followed by the IP address of the Router (default is 192.168.2.1); press the “Enter” key to create an FTP connection with the Print Server. 6. When the connection is made, the user will be prompted to enter a user name and a password.
Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number (for example, “put c:\ example printer1”). 1 2 3 4 6 7 8. The file will be sent to the Print Server. When the transfer is complete, another prompt will appear. If finished, type “quit” and press “Enter” to end the FTP session. Then, close the “Command Prompt” window. Note: FTP Printing by default is enabled in the Print Server.
Alternate Setup Method The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: • View the Router’s current settings and status. • Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you.
Alternate Setup Method 1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. 1 2 Mac or PC computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem 3 To Power Adapter 4 5 Existing networking cable (came with modem) Network cable (to computer) Note: Your Router may have ports in different locations than depicted in the illustration above. 1.
Alternate Setup Method Step 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions. Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.
Alternate Setup Method 1 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default login time out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes.
Alternate Setup Method (10) (2) (5) (4) (3) (6) (1) (7) (9) 2. (8) Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says “connection OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet.
Alternate Setup Method 5. 6. 1 Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page. 2 LAN Settings 3 Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.
Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (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 have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.
Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting your Connection Type From the connection type 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).
Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type 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 host name. You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one. Your host name is assigned by your ISP.
Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP 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 ISP gateway address. This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you. Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes” (5).
Alternate Setup Method Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE 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 Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE.
Alternate Setup Method 1. 1 User Name This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP. 2. 3. Password Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3 Service Name 4 A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank. 4. MTU Disconnect after X...
Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When you have finished, click “Apply Changes” (9).
Alternate Setup Method 4. 1 Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask 2 3 Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Connection ID (optional) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disconnect after X….
Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond Cable User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Note: Your user name should be the same as your email address, but with the “@bigpond.com” part removed. Your password should be the same as the password you use for your BigPond email account. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (1) will automatically fill in your login server IP address.
Alternate Setup Method 1. 1 Select your State Select your state from the drop-down menu (1). The “Login Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP address. If for some reason this address does not match the address that Telstra has given, you can manually enter the login server address. See “User Decide Login Server Manually” (4). 2. User Name Provided by your ISP. Type in your user name here (this should be the same as your email address, but with the “@bigpond.com” part removed).
Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locator (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 “Automatic from ISP” box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address.
Alternate Setup Method Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address Note: In some cases we have seen that BigPond Cable users have had to clone the MAC address of the Network Card of the PC with the BigPond software installed.
Alternate Setup Method Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router. Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page.
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “Enter” key. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 2 3 4 (1) 5 (2) 6 7 (4) 8 (5) 9 (6) 10 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, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”. 4.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “802.11gAuto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are explained below. 2 802.11g-Auto Mode 3 In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using Turbo Mode The Router supports Frame Bursting mode. Selecting “Frame Bursting” will result in all devices capable of Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Frame Bursting mode supports both Frame Bursting-enabled devices and non-Frame Bursting-enabled devices simultaneously. Frame Bursting mode is based on the unreleased 802.11e specification.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing the Wireless Channel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 61 section There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States and Australia, 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature 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 turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximise the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this manual’s publication, there are three encryption methods available.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the wireless vendors website. There are two types of WPA security, WPAPSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same Network key. Network key= MyPassword Network key= MyPassword Network key= MyPassword Network key= WRONG Password The Wireless 802.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal 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. 2 For instance: 3 AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key 4 In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9 in each box.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key 3.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit 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” from the drop-down menu. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you must first determine which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the Wireless tab.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. 1 2 3 4 5 Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings 7 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA—Radius 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 the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields. 4.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Network Cards to Use Security Please Note: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Network Cards to use security. At this point, you should already have your Wireless Router or Access Point set to use WPA or WEP.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card. 2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”. 3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK (No Server)”. 4.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA (with radius server) 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”. 3. Under “Network Authentication” select WPA. 4.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download. Please Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection”, and select “Properties”. 3. Clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will see the following screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 5. 9 For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. Note: Select “WPA” if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your network administrator for further information. 6.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless Range Extension and Bridging 1 Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only: 2 F5D7230au4P Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server F5D7231au4 High-Speed Mode Wireless 802.11g Router F5D7230au4 Wireless Router F5D7130au Wireless Range Extender/Access Point Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the Router or Access Point for optimal performance: http://web.belkin.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires. Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point’s RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected to the switch access to the rest of the network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access Point Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC address of the Access Point in the appropriate area. There are also a few other requirements. PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW, CAREFULLY. 1. Find the Access Point’s MAC address on the bottom of the Access Point.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 5. From a computer already connected to your Router, access the Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser. In the address bar, type in “192.168.2.1”. Do not type in “www” or “http://” before the number. Note: If you have changed your Router’s IP address, use that IP address. 6. You will see the Router’s user interface in the browser window. Click “Wireless Bridge” (2) on the left-hand side of the screen. You will see the following screen.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: 2 • IP Spoofing 3 • SYN flood • Land Attack 4 • UDP flooding 5 • Ping of Death (PoD) • Tear Drop Attack 6 • Denial of Service (DoS) 7 • IP with zero length • RIP defect 8 • Smurf Attack • Fragment flooding 9 • TCP Null Scan The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack net
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding 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 protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter “80” in both the port fields (2).
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting 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 (computer) on your network to allow network access to each.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarised 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 temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens the level of security of your Router.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Restoring Factory 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 3 4 5 2. 6 7 8 9 3. 4. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current 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. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. 1 When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. 2 3 The configuration is now saved. 4 5 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 6 8 9 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 configuration will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Updating the Firmware 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 exist. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. 1 2 3 4 5 7 Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. 6 8 In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 9 10 11 2. 12 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 97 section The download of the firmware is complete.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 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 the Router is rebooted. Click “OK”. 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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 Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 synchronise the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronised clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in. If you reside in an area that observes Daylight Saving, then place a check mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s advanced interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. The Router ships with this feature enabled.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Note: The print-server function of this router is not compatible with Mac operating systems. In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters 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.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 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 and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 1 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. 2 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x 3 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. 1. Pull down the Apple menu.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 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.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 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 6 (1) 7 9 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.
Manually Recommended Configuring WebComputer Browser Settings Network Settings 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.
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. 2 3 Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. 1 Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”. 4 5 6 7 2. 8 9 10 11 12 3.
Recommended Web Browser Settings 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.
Recommended Web Browser Settings 1 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 Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double clicking on the “My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop. 2.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: 2 Easy Install cannot find my Router Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items: 3 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during 4 the installation process, there may be 3rd party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet.
Troubleshooting Problem: Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the “Troubleshoot” button in the lower right-hand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window. 2.
Troubleshooting 2. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognise the router. 3. Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power. This will cause the router to re-attempt communication with the modem. If the “WAN” light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 4.
Troubleshooting • 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://web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP” If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work • I am unable to connect to the Internet.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Solution: 2 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 3 1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router, 4 the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on. • The “Connected” light should be on, and not blinking. • The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed Solution: 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 (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key. For more information regarding security, see the page entitled: Setting up wireless security 3.
Troubleshooting 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. If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Troubleshooting your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point 2 Solution 3 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. 4 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.
Troubleshooting WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection. Note to Mac users: Original Apple Airport ® products support 64bit encryption only. Apple Airport 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please check your Apple Airport product to see which version you are using.
Troubleshooting Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 1 2 3 8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings.
Troubleshooting 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 8 to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols or spaces.
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 business. Solution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. This is typically used in a business environment. 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with server)” 2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”.
Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the Wireless Router or Access point, the clients must also use that same key. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Solution: Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of the card. 2 3 4 5 6 Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear.
Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Network Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download: www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.
Troubleshooting 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Point that you set up. 6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box. Important: Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. 7. Click “OK” to apply settings. 2 3 4 5 Problem: I can’t print from one of the computers on my network.
Troubleshooting 2. Both wired and wireless computers: Make sure that the network card’s TCP/IP settings are set to obtain an IP address automatically. See the Router’s manual for tips on checking and changing your settings. If the IP address assigned to the computer’s network card are different than the Router’s settings, this will cause a problem. 3. Wireless Computers: Be sure that the wireless computer is connected to your network. Your network has a network name (also called SSID).
Troubleshooting 1 Wireless Comparison Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a 2 Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band 5GHz uncrowded band 3 Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b Incompatible with 802.11b or 802.
USB Print Server FAQs Q: Does the print server work with Mac OS? A: No. Printing is only supported for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. Q: What printers work with the Router’s print server functionality? A: For the latest printer compatibility list, check http://web.belkin.com/ support/printserver/list.asp Q: Does the Print Server support multifunction printers (i.e.
Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorised Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
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