Basic wireless MODEM-router User Manual F7D1401au 8820au00388
Table Of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Tools & Settings .
Getting Started What’s in the Box Initial Setup Basic Wireless Modem-Router Where to Place Your Router ADSL cable (attached to router) For the best results, place the Router in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal.
Getting Started How to Set It Up 2 1 2 3
Getting Started 1. Connect your Router’s ADSL cable to your ADSL connection. If you are replacing an existing Router or gateway, this may require unplugging the existing gateway. Note: If a telephone is connected to the same telephone jack then an ADSL Splitter/Filter is required. This can be purchased from your local retailer. 2. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet. 3. Put the CD into your computer.
Getting Started 5. After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference.
Getting Started 6. A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once finished, a “Success” message will appear indicating that you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. During setup you may be asked for additional information. You may need to enter a username and password provided by your ISP. This username and password is likely to be found on materials that came from your ISP when you signed up for service.
Getting Started Advanced Tools & Settings After the initial setup is complete, you have the option to change settings like your network name, security type, and password. To make these changes and others, click on the Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like to change: Network Name & Security – Personalize your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security.
Getting Started The Belkin Router Manager The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Its icon indicates the current status of your Router and also allows you to access your Router’s settings to make changes. It also provides quick access to software that came bundled with your Router. Belkin.2234 Router Settings User Manual To access the Router settings, click on the icon and select from the menu that appears.
Getting Started Manual Setup Using Your Browser In your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, type “192.168.2.1” in your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the Enter key.
Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Using the CD Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps. 1. Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t open automatically, browse to your CD drive and open the Belkin Setup CD icon. 2. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. 3.
Getting Started Manually Using the WPS Button If you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can manually add these items to your network. 1. Start WPS Push Button Connection (WPS PBC) on your computer or other Wi-Fi device that you would like to connect wirelessly to your Router. Often there will be a button for this purpose in software that came with the device, or a physical “WPS,” “PBC,” or “Security” button on the device itself. 1.
Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel B) W i-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as computers. To use the WPS feature on your Router, see “Getting Started > Adding Computers to Your Network > Using the WPS Button”. (a) (b) The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection.
Getting to Know Your Router Back Panel (a) (b) A) ADSL Connector C) Reset Button D) Power Connector Connect your Router to your ADSL connection. This button is used to restart your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly. Resetting the Router will preserve your settings. This button may also be used to restore the factory default settings. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information. Connect the included power supply to this jack.
Technical Details Technical Features Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility The UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) feature in your Router offers seamless operation of voice and video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Integrated ADSL2+ Modem The integrated ADSL2+ modem allows you to connect to the Internet via your local Internet Service Provider (ISP) without installing and maintaining a separate DSL modem.
Technical Details System Requirements Setup Software Modem Router A computer running Windows ® XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista ®, or Windows 7; or Mac OS ® X v10.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Belkin Setup cannot find my Router. If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Router during the installation process, please check the following items. The Setup CD does not automatically start. 1. Make sure that the wireless hardware on your computer is turned on, if available. If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD-ROM, your computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically. 2.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber. If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Make sure the Router is connected to your ADSL line with an RJ11 (telephone) cable via the Router’s one gray ADSL port. 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in Available Networks. If the light on the front of the Router is solid green, then your Router is connected to the Internet. You may not be connected to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Adding Computers to Your Network” in this manual for instructions. 1. Verify that your Router is on and the front-panel light shows solid green.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property in Windows, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections”, and double-click on your wireless card’s connection.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients (computers, game consoles, etc.) are now unable to connect. Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security? Your new Router came pre-configured with a network name and password, found printed on an attached card. All clients must use this network name and password to connect wirelessly to your Router.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router. 1. Log in to your Router. Visit http://router/ with your web browser. Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection, you will have to re-connect to the Router after changing any security settings. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only 64-bit WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot connect to your network, try 64-bit WEP.
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Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-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.
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Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 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.
Regulatory Information FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc.
Regulatory Information Canada-Industry Canada (IC) 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 Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/ EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Product Family Standards.
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