N Wireless Router User Manual PM01122 F5D8236-4
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your N Wireless Router 2 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings ���������������������������������������� 69 2 Product Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Product Features 5 10 Information �������������������������������������
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your N Wireless Router” on the next page.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO) superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened. Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Router Placement 3. Cordless Phones Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices. If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network • In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
Product Overview Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Product Features NAT IP Address Sharing 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 N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.
Product Overview Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Support for VPN Pass-Through 6 7 8 9 10 *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network.
Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Package Contents • Belkin N Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD 5 6 Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer • RJ45 Ethernet
Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 A. Wireless Security 5 6 7 8 9 10 D. Wired-Computer Status OFF Wireless security is off OFF Wired computer is not present Solid Blue Wireless security is on Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button WPS This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 F. Modem Status This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected. OFF Router is NOT connected to modem Solid Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly Blinking Amber Problem with modem G. Internet Status This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet.
Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections H. Connections to Wired Computers 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. K. Power Jack – Black – Yellow Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack. This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem.
Connecting and Configuring your Router sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: Setup Assistant • Belkin N Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Setup CD WAN 1 2 LAN 1 3 3 2 4 1. Unplug your existing modem’s power supply. Find the cable connecting your modem and computer. Unplug it from the modem and plug it into the gray port on the Belkin Router. 3. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software A. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internetconnection-sharing software on your computer. B. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to run the Setup Assistant.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1.1 Checking Settings 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.3 Naming your Wireless Network 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect. You can either use the default or change it to something unique.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1.5 Configuring the Router 1.6 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions. We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet. Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Congratulations Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website. If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen.
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers Congratulations This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now surf the Internet. Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section. Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Logging out of the Router 6 7 (11) One computer at a time can log into 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.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Quick-Navigation Links 5. You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) 9. Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the “Internet/WAN” quicknavigation link on the left side of the screen.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting your Connection Type 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP 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). A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP 6 7 8 9 10 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 Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. MTU (1) (2) The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting. Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems with Internet applications working properly. (3) (4) 5.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. PPTP Account Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here. [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.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6. Disconnect after X…. 6 7 8 9 10 Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond/OptusNet Cable User The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router.
Alternate Setup Method Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 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. Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3) to save the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Changing LAN Settings 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. All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. IP Address 3. DHCP Server 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”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 5. Lease Time The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing the Wireless Channel 1) Off There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose— in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), there are 13. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available: 1) 20MHz only Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature 802.11e/WMM QoS Switch Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS. 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA/WPA2 (described on page 39) for encryption. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled. 2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply an 8-digit PIN to the Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes. 4 5.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) Both WPA and WPA2 are available in Personal (PSK) mode and Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. Typically, Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment where an external radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. Your Router supports WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK). 1.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA. At the time this User Manual was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download. This patch works only with Windows XP. Your Router supports WPA-Personal (PSK), which uses what is known as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the security key.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting WEP Encryption Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Using the Access Point Mode Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers. Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting MAC Address Control (b) (c) (d) (e) N Wireless Router 6 7 8 9 10 Setting up an Allow Access List The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen. Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click “Clear”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) 6 7 8 9 10 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) 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). Select “Both” (3). Select “Block” (4). You can also select “Always” to block access all of the time.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 Using Dynamic DNS 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS.org’s free update service before using this feature. Once you have your registration, follow the directions below. The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Utilities 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 your Router’s security level.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. 2. Click the “Restart Router” button. N Wireless Router 51 The following message will appear. Click “OK”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents 3. sections 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 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. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart. N Wireless Router 4 5 4. 53 6 7 8 9 10 A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Saving a Current Configuration 2. 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”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents 3. sections 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 Restoring a Previous Configuration When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. The configuration is now saved. N Wireless Router 6 55 Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.conf”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 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”. N Wireless Router 4 5 4. 56 6 7 8 9 A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router’s home page should appear automatically.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Updating the Firmware 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 similar to the one below: From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents 2. sections 1 2 3 4 5 3. 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. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”. 6 7 8 9 10 When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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. N Wireless Router 2. 59 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents 3. sections 1 2 3 4 The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. N Wireless Router 60 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. You will see one more message.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing System Settings Changing the Login Time-Out Setting 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. The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote Management The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update 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 Network Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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. Manually Configuring Network Settings 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.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. 6 7 8 9 10 (5) Click on the “System Preferences” icon. (2) (3) 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. (4) (1) N Wireless Router 65 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 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. You will need to enter this information into the Router. 6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” (4), then click “Apply Now”. 4 Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 4.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in the chart. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. 6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1).
Recommended Web Browser Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. 2. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
Recommended Web Browser Settings Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN 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. N Wireless Router 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Netscape® Navigator ® 4.0 or Higher 70 1. Start Netscape.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start. If the Setup Assistant Welcome 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. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the installation. 3. 4. 8 9 10 2.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet. 5 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant. 2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name. Example: “myname@myisp.com”. The “@myisp.com” part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid. 1.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. • The “router” LED should be on. • The “modem” light should be on, and not blinking. • The “wireless” light should be on, not blinking. 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can connect to.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed. If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks” in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1. 2. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the Router. Close the wireless utility, and reopen it.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router. Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents 4. sections 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. The client card must use the same key as the Router.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 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 Router. 6 7 8 9 10 Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Note to Mac users: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on my Belkin Router for a home network. I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network. 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK”. 2. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents 3. sections 1 2 3 4 Select the network to which you are trying to connect and click on “Properties”. You will see the following screen. 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up. 6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box. Important: Enter your pre-shared key.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart 6 7 8 9 10 Technical Support Wireless Technology G G Plus MIMO N MIMO N1 MIMO (802.11g) (802.11g with MIMO MRC) (draft 802.11n with MIMO) (draft 802.11n with MIMO) Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: We, Belkin International, Inc.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Canada-Industry Canada (IC) • EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 How state law relates to the warranty. THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product.
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