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1. 6 Local Domain Name The default setting is Belkin You can set a local domain name network name for your network There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so You can name the network anything you want such as MY NETWORK 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 4 button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated BELKIN Router Setup 1 2 3 Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected LAN gt DH Client List This page shows you the IP address Host Name and MAC addres of each computer that is connected to internet WAN your network If the computer does not pave a host name specified then the Host Name field will be blank Connection Type Pressing Retrebh will update the list 192 168 2 2 DAVIDS LT XP 00 18 8B DD FS 3F Eee 4 Firewall 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Sn 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
2. Disconnect after x minutes feature this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router s connection Router is NOT connected to OFF the Internet Router is attempting to connect Blinking Amber to the Internet Router is connected to the Solid Blue Internet H Connections to Wired Computers Gray 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 I Connection to Modem Yellow This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may not work properly J Power Jack Black Connect the included 12V 1A DC power supply to this jack K Reset Button Red The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly Resetting the Router will restore the Router s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password i Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink
3. Wireless Security Not Configured Please configure wireless security N Wireless Router 43 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled or Disabled 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 Router PIN If an external registrar is available you may enter in the Router s PIN to the registrar Click Generate New PIN to change the PIN from the default value Click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN value Push Button Configuration PBC Method PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network Push the PBC button located on the back of the Router for three seconds and then initiate the PBC on the client device Alternatively push the Start PBC soft button to start this process Manual Configuration Method This section lists the default security settings to be set up if not using WPS WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT In order to use WPA2 security all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches driver and client utility software that supported WPA2 At the time of this User Manual s publication a couple security patches are available for free download from Microsoft These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system Other operating systems are not
4. 802 1 1 WMM 00S gt ON more mto L esr cnanges tasty chonges Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router s wireless bandwidth modes There are several modes available 1 2OMHz 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 Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz only operation might solve some wireless problems 2 20MHz 40MHz Auto Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz and 40MHz operation This mode enables 40MHz operation to maximize speed for N draft 802 11n compliant devices when conditions permit When a legacy 802 11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility We recommend using this as the default mode 41 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 Each computer n
5. Router and computer lt This tool can help you secure your wireless network from others lt See the current status of your network and Internet connection lt Manual settings for Internet connections network and security lt The entire manual on disk in your language lt English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano PIC PITRE ASS EHS Version 1 1 0 N Wireless Router 21 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Progress Screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD 1 Checking settings in Belkin Router 2 Picking the security type 3 Creating the network key that will enable full access 4 Enabling limited guest acccess if applicable 5 Configuring the Belkin Router 6 Entering the key into your other wireless computers 7 Verifying that all computers can still access your network Cancel a Back Next 3 1 Picking the Security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click Next to continue BELKIN User Manual Setup CD Version 1 1 0 Step 2 of 7 Picking the security type There are two wireless security technologies WPA2 and WEP WPA2 is much more secure while WEP is compatible with older network adapters Unless you know that your network adapters will only work with WEP we suggest that you try WPA2 first Many adapters can be upgraded to wo
6. When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the reset is complete ii Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 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 10 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Verify the contents of your box You should have the following e Belkin N Wireless Router e RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable e Power Supply e Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD 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 If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you can in some cases purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it USB Ethernet Setup Assistant 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 The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be connected directly to your Router and that the Intern
7. a m cm ee gr m re Coe ee ee e pa eae we S Ff F er Sang jews s a O m a can Eee r wes Jf ff Ff r pas J D Cear cnonges Anny Changes 51 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 Select the day to start on top 5 the time to start on top 6 the day to end on the bottom 7 and the time to stop 8 on the bottom Select Enable 9 Click Apply Changes The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified Note Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities gt System Settings gt Time Zone 5 naa IP Port Ore on Nv v 192 168 2 oN v e e 7 9 Enabling the Demilitarized 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Firewall gt DMZ int
8. belkin com Save in Desktop x O 2 B amp B f my Documents P My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents The download of the firmware is complete To update the firmware pty Document follow the next steps in Updating the Router s Firmware Downloaded 951 KB in 4 sec Download to C Docu F5D8233 4_W W_0 01 16 bin Transfer rate 237 KB Sec C Close this dialog box when download completes tien Geena Koss My Computer File name My Network Save as type bin Document iv N Wireless Router 62 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS Updating the Router s Firmware 1 Inthe Firmware Update page click Browse A window will open 2 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded Select the file by that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file double clicking on the file name Choose file Look in Desktop ee ER Utilities gt Firmware Update My Documents internet WAN From time to time Belkin may release new versions ofthe Router s firmware Firmware updates contain Improvements and 3 My Computer fixes lo problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router a Maid my Network Places ocuments NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmvare Click Here to go to the Save Backup current
9. example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all wireless clients to match these settings BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup AN Settings Wireless gt Security Internet WAN Security Mode gt pier eae Authentication gt Encryption Technique gt hannel and SSIL Pre shared Key PSK gt Home Help Logout internet Status Not connected WPA WPA2 Personal PSK z WPA PSK WPA2 PSK z TKIP AES m IV Obscure PSK WPA PSK no server Wireless Protected Access with a Pre Shared Key The key is a password in the form of a word phrase or series of letters and numbers The key must be between 8 anc 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols or 64 Hex 0 F only Each client that connects to the network must use the same key Pre Shared Key More info Clear Changes ApplyChanges Changes IMPORTANT Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA or WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router 45 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 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter you
10. is not connected to the Internet the indicator will read Not Connected in RED The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router 6 Language Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages 7 Version Info Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router 8 LAN Settings 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 27 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 quick navigation link on the left side of the screen 10 Features Shows the status of the Router s firewall and wireless features Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the quick navigation links on the left side of the screen 11 Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name For instance LAN gt LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page Step 4 Con
11. lef of the Connection types supported Oynamic Including ISPs thal require a host name end ISPs that bing the connection to a spectic MAC address Static IP addres The Router facade connection to an ISP which assigns a static IP address PPPOE The Router supports a dynamic connection type which requires a PPPOE login for authentication PPTP A ao users ONLY The Router supports connections to European ISP s which connect vis ra Bigpond Optustiet Cal n for Bigpond Use ktsinien OptusNet Cable connections only 28 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Intenet Status Not connected WAN gt Connection Type Select your connection type Dynamic A Dynamic type of connection Is the most common If you use a cable modem ACA then most likely you will have a dynamic connection If you have a cable modem Wireless or you are not sure of your connection type use this 5 a Static A Static IP address connection type is less common than others Use this selection only if your ISP gave you an IP address that never changes PPPoE Ifyou use a DSL modem andlor your ISP gave you a User Name and Password then your connection type is PPPoE Use this connection type PPTP
12. not to work Belkin has provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address in turn will be seen by the ISP s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network 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 34 Al TC DPDAIATE ALT Bi VWA 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN gt MAC Address Some ISPs require that you clone copy the MAC address of your computer s network card into the Router If you are not sure then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was origin
13. page 2 Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu 3 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can type in your hex WEP key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 80 4 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 WARNING If you are configuring the Router 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 64 bit 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 If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin client card The client card must use the same key as the Router For in
14. password and re type it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Service Name 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 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 5 Disconnect after X minutes The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 31 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 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator wi
15. repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use 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 The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood earthquake lightning war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Cu
16. then place a check mark in the box next to Enable Daylight Saving The system clock may not update immediately Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself Time and Time Zone April 18 2007 4 15 55 PM Please set your time Zone Ifyou are in an area that observes daylight saving check this boxMore Info Time Zone gt GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana iy Daylight Savings gt Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving Primary NTP Server gt 192 43 244 18 North America w Backup NTP Server gt 132 163 4 102 North America x Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet There are two methods of remotely managing the Router The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router This is more secure but less convenient To use this method enter the IP address you know you w
17. this property go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and double click on 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 Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s user manual I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on my Belkin Router 1 Log into your Router Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router The Router s default is 192 168 2 1 Log into your Router by clicking on the Login button in the top right hand corner of the screen You will be asked to enter your password If you never set a password leave the Password field blank and click Submit Click the Wireless tab on the left of your screen Select the Encryption or Security tab to get to the security settings
18. BELKIN N Wireless Router PM01122 A F5D8236 4 BELKIN TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Introduction amp sicsee ein tsetce cece cate eee none ee amp fea nee nee eee aoe ama Advantages of a Wireless Network Placement of your N Wireless Router 2 Product Overview 0000 cece eee eee eee Product Features 3 Knowing your Router 00 cc ese e ee eee ee Package Contents System Requirements Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 5 Alternate Setup Method 00 ccc eee eee ee eee 6 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Viewing the DHCP Client List Page Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Setting WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Configuring the Firewall Using Dynamic DNS Utilities Restarting the Router Updating the Firmware 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings 005 NNNN 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 200000008 9 TroubleShoound 122600 0s ede veeenhade deen deme cde ew lt saws 10 Information INTRODUCTION 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 Pleas
19. European Countries Only This type of connection is most common in European countries If your ISP has specifically told you that you use PPTP and has supplied you with the proper PPTP information then use this option Telstra Bigpond OptusNet Cable Use this option for Bigpond Cable and OptusNet Cable connections only Firewall Utilities 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 Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem 1 Host Name 1 This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP Enter your host name here and click Apply Changes 3 If your ISP did not assign you a host name or you are not sure leave this blank 2 Change WAN MAC Address 2 If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer s MAC address through this link BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN
20. IP Subnet Mask connection type Write the address information tiiis in the table below You Name Sarvr Atkiiit ooo 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 Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router N Wireless Router 70 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000 NT or XP 1 2 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Double click on the Network and dial up connections icon Windows 2000 or the Network icon Windows XP Right click on the Local Area Connection associated with your network adapter and select Properties from the drop down menu In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Prop screen will appear Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports 1 this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings O Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address erties button The following IP address Subnet mask 2 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS se
21. LKIN Router Setup Internet WAN Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected e Restart Router M Sa Sometimes it may be necessary to Reset or Reboot the Router if it begins working Improperly LAN Setup Resetting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Restore Factory Defaults Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings Itis recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults Firewall gt WAN Ping Blocking eras ADVANCED FEATURE You can configure the Router not ta respond to an ICMP Ping ping to the WAN port ethane This offers a heightened level of security More Info Save Backup Current Settings Block ICMP Ping gt F i 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 backup your current Wireless Clear Changes Apply Changes 1 Firewall configuration before performing a firmware update Restore Previous Saved Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously Saved configuration Firmware Update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Routers firmware Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed e System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administr
22. R A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 90 BELKIN www belkin com Belkin International Inc Belkin B V 501 West Walnut Street Boeing Avenue 333 Los Angeles CA 90220 USA 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk 310 898 1100 The Netherlands 310 898 1111 fax 31 0 20 654 7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Belkin Ltd Rushden NN10 6GL 4 Pioneer Avenue United Kingdom Tuggerah Business Park 44 0 1933 35 2000 Tuggerah NSW 2259 Australia 44 0 1933 31 2000 fax 61 0 2 4350 4600 61 0 2 4350 4700 fax 2008 Belkin International Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac Mac OS Apple and AirPort are t
23. Router which way it needs the firewall configured The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled If you are using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features you can enable the UPnP feature Simply select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change UPNP Enabling ADVANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the UPNP feature of the Router on or off If you use applications that support UPnP enabling UPnP will allow these applications to automatically configure the router More Info UPNP Enable Disable gt Enable Disable 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 Auto Update Firmware Enabling ADVANCED FEATURE Allows you to automatically check the availability of firmware updates for your router More Info Auto Update Firmware Enable Disable gt Enable Disable 67 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps You can
24. WEP key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually or you can type a passphrase in the PassPhrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup internet WAN Firewall Utilities Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Wireless gt Security Security Mode gt 128bit WEP More Info NOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase check the box on the left and input the passphrase nere PassPhrase gt CL irate creer changes Apply Changes Encryption in the Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change 46 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 For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key In the boxes below make up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computer
25. Wireless Computer Status OFF Wireless computer is not present Solid Blue Wireless computer is connected to the Router Problem with wireless computer Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router D Wired Computer Status OFF Wired computer is not present Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to the Router Problem with wired computer Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router E Router Power Status When you apply power to the Router or restart it a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up During this time the router icon blinks When the Router has completely booted up the router icon becomes a solid light indicating the Router is ready for use OFF Router is off Blinking Blue Router is booting up Solid Blue Router is on and ready 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 Sold Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly Blinking Amber Problem with modem i i G Internet Status This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet When the light is off the Router is NOT connected to the Internet When the light is blinking amber the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet When the light is solid blue the Router is connected to the Internet When using the
26. a fixed domain name instead of an IP address which may penodically change allowing your router snd applications set up in your routers virtual servers to be accessed from various locations on the Internet without knowing your current IP address Your Wireless Router supports dynamic DNS through DynDNS org Nttpy www dyndns org You must create an account before using this service More Info ons Sy Disabled 2 m _ 8 rs eS ee ee Internet WAN Wireless nne DDNS Service gt DDNS Status gt User Name gt Password gt Domain Name gt 4 5 53 ISING THE WEB BA PLACE AFACE J t R INT Blocking an ICMP Ping Utilities Computer hackers use what is known as pinging to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a The Utilities screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router response from the IP address a hacker can determine that something of and perform certain administrative functions 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 BELKIN Router setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Utilities gt This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions BE
27. all software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software please contact Belkin Technical Support 77 I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please check the following items If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Look at the lights on your Router If you re using a Belkin Router the lights should be as follows 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list e The router LED should be on a oa PN 2 Ifthe network has security encryption enabled you will need to e The modem light should be on and not blinking enter the network key For more information regarding security e The internet LED should be on and not blinking see the section entitled Changing the Wireless Security Settings mine WN Cleee Ndi neue One MOP mn 3 Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower left hand corner of your screen should turn green indication of a successful 2 Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the E E D neuiore system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen 3 The exact window that opens wil
28. ally connected to the modem before installing the Router Connecvon pe Cloning your MAC address will not cause any problems with your network More Info WAN MAC Address gt bo Lhe OF LE pa fA 2 Clone Computer s MAC Address gt 1 N Wireless Router 35 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 Address 197 168 2 1 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 To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings click on LAN Settings 2 or to view the list of connected computers click on DHCP client list 3 BELKIN Router setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected LAN gt t EWAN Your Router is equipped with a DHCP server that will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on mane your network The factory default settings for the DHCP server will work in most any application If you need to 3 make changes to the settings you can do so The changes that you can make are Wireless Change the Internal IP address of the Route
29. 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 Select Ethernet Built In or Ethernet in the Connect via drop down menu 1 0 SEE E A ia Ethernet z r Setup 3 Next to Configure 2 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 IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 4 If not already set at Configure choose Using DHCP Server This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router Configure Using DHCP Server ak 5 Close the window If you made any changes the following window will appear Click Save A Save changes to the current configuration Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 68 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1 Click on the System Preferences icon J 6 1 3 2 Select Net
30. and restarting your computer then rerunning the Setup Assistant If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps 75 Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet please check the following items 1 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 If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 68 of this User Manual for an alternative setup method e The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The modem LED on my Router is off and the internet LED is blinking If you cannot connect to the Internet and the modem LED is off and the internet LED is blinking the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected The cable s
31. apters do this now Then simply connect an Ethernet cable between your computers network port and one of the available LAN ports labeled connections to computers the back of this router When you are done with all this click Next Cancel Back Next 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 return to the main menu BELKIN User Manual Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Congratulations You have a wireless network gt eM us eh bg wireless wired router modem internet Your Belkin54g network is now set up and working Click Next to finish up Cancel Back Next N Wireless Router 20 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is set up and working it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless enabled computers The Security BELKIN Assistant will guide you through the process Click Security Assistant and follow the on screen instructions Setup Assistant Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is ere directly connected to the Router from Steps 1 B j Manual Setup User Manual Language Quit Setup CD lt This tool can automatically configure your
32. ator password set the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT functionof the Router To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping N Wireless Router 54 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer LAN Setup 2 re you sure you want to restart the Router Resetting the Router will not affect your configuration Utilities gt Restart Router Internet WAN Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restartting s or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Click the Restart Router button rm Cancel by below to Restart the Router a N Wireless Router 55 The following message will appear Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart Microsoft Internet Explorer dd Allow up to 60 seconds For the Router to restar
33. ave access to your network unless you change the key on the Router For a secure key we suggest an easy to remember phrase with space some punctuation and some words that you can t find in a dictionary For example My favorite pet is Rex or Pop s place of birth is Warner Springs The phrase can be between 8 and 63 characters User Manual User Manual long Network Key 12345678 Network Key PSK z rT d Transfer Key y Prit Cancel J Back Next k Cancel Back Next 7 wy N Wireless Router 23 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 3 4 Verifying the Connection Congratulations If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router click Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly Next If you are having trouble select I had problem with at least one connected your wireless network is set up and secured You now can computer and click Next Then follow on screen instructions run your network wirelessly and securely Click Finish to take you back to the main menu Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 7 of 7 Verifying your computers can connect Congratulations Your security setup is OK Did you have trouble getting any of your computers to connect to your network now that its Your Belkin54g network is now secure You can enjoy the benefits of wireless access with secure excellent security All comp
34. ave this file Name user conf Type Unknown File Type From 192 168 2 1 D c While files from the Intemet can be useful some files can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not save this file What s the risk 2 Awindow will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file Select a location You can name the file anything you want or use the default name user conf Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save Save As k O fem Save in Desktop my Documents E My Computer my Network Places user conf My Recent Documents B Desktop My Documents My Computer File name Save Cancel My Network Save as type conf Document N Wireless Router 5 8 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS 3 When the save is complete you will see the window below Restoring a Previous Configuration Click Close This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Download complete vb Download Complete Saved user conf from 192 168 2 1 LAN Setup Utilities gt Restore Previous Saved Settings Internet WAN This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Downloaded 84 7 KB in 1 sec Download to C Document
35. d the settings are entered properly Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting 4 You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our knowledge base for ISP specific issues go to http web belkin com support and type in ISP If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software please contact Belkin Technical Support 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 blinking and the internet LED is solid If the modem LED is blinking and the internet LED is solid but you are unable to access the Internet there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firew
36. ddress for each computer Utilities 5 ee Local Domain Name Optional gt Belkin Pe We A feature that lets you assign a name to your network More Info as ee Cear changes Apety Changes N Wireless Router 3 6 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 To change the IP address type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes The IP address you choose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anything between 1 and 254 10 x x x where x is anything between 1 and 254 172 y x x where x is anything between 1 and 254 and y is anything between 16 and 31 2 Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask This is a unique advanced feature of your Belkin Router It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary however do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so The default setting is 255 255 255 0 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 ad
37. dress for each computer on your network To turn off the DHCP server select Off and click Apply Changes 4 IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 2 100 99 computers If you want to change this number you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on Apply Changes The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers For example starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100 client limit The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address 37 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 Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time This also means that a particular computer s IP address may change over time If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters these are dependent on the IP address For this reason you will not want the IP address to change
38. e 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 By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to e Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home e Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network e Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range e Easy installation Belkin s Setup Assistant makes setup simple e Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Share a single printer with the entire family Share documents music video and digital pictures Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online check Internet email and chat Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of i
39. eed to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address Leave the Automatic from ISP box checked To enter the DNS address settings uncheck the Automatic from ISP box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided Click Apply Changes 2 to save the settings BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN gt DNS If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address to use enter the address in this window and click Apply Changes 1 M automatic from ISP DNS Address gt b bP Iib pP DNS Domain Name Server A server located on the Internet that translates URL s Universal Resource Links like www belkin com to IP addresses You must enter the DNS settings provided by your ISP if you dont use the Automatic DNS function More Info Secondary DNS Address gt Utilities Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address All network components including cards adapters and routers have a unique serial number called a MAC address Your Internet Service Provider ISP may record the MAC address of your computer s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service When you install the Router its own MAC address will be seen by the ISP and may cause the connection
40. eeded Turing off the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but itis recommended that you tum the firewall on whenever possible Firewall Enable Disable gt Enable Disable Utilities 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 A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application If your application is not listed you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Intemet Status Hot connected LAN Setup m a t Firewall gt Virtual Servers This function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 80 FTP Internet WAN server Port 21 or other applications through your Router to your internal network More Info _ crear changes ___ Apply Changes Wireless Add Active Worlds Add Clear entry 1 z Clear BE Description inbound port Type Private IP address Private port U
41. eless Router 1 5 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 2 Verifying Hardware Connections 2 3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection 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 Write down this name for future reference Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 3 of 6 Naming your network 1 Checking settings on computer and Router OK This will be the name you will look for when connecting to your Router from wireless 2 Verifying hardware connections 15sec computers Its a good idea to change it to something unique in case there are other Belkin routers with the same name in your neighborhood 3 Naming your network 15 sec 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed 0 5min Network Name Belkin54q User Manual TEORA EO 1min User Manual SSID Example et Z Corp Visitors WiFi 6 Checking connection to the internet 10 sec Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min a Cancel Back Next N Wireless Router 1 6 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Select your ISP from the drop down boxes If your Internet account requires a login and passw
42. er 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 Local Area Network LAN Settings Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration C Automatically detect settings Cluse automatic configuration script Address Proxy server gs a proxy server for your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or PN connections Address as Ports DAEA 4 Bypass proxy server for local addresses Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Start Netscape Click on Edit then Preferences 2 Inthe Preferences window click on Advanced then select Proxies In the Proxies window select Direct connection to the Internet Category VY Appearance Fonts Colors Themes 4 network proxy provides additional security between pour computer and the Internet Proxies can also increase performance between multiple networks by using caches ta reduce traffic Configure Proxies ta Access the Internet Content Packs b Navigator gt Composer D gt Mail and Newsgroups Manual proxy conf
43. ere More Iinfo Type in current Password gt Type in new Password gt Confirm new Password gt Login Timeout gt 10 1 99 minutes Changing the Login Time Out Setting 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 The timer starts when there has been no activity For example imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface then left your computer alone without clicking Logout Assuming the time out is set to 10 minutes 10 minutes after you leave the login session will expire You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes The login time out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes Note Only one computer can be logged into the Router s advanced setup interface at one time 65 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 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 You have the option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your Router s clock synchronized Select your desired NPT server from the drop down box or simply keep it as is If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving
44. ernet WAN The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the NAT firewall gt This may be necessary if the NAT feature 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 To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the field below and AC Address select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect More Info Wireless hannel a 5 IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host gt PT static iP 1 0000 192 ae Clear Changes Apply Changes To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses it is possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed to Type in the WAN IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer select Enable and click Apply Changes 52 Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS org offers allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet DynDNS org provides this service for up to five host name
45. et connection is active and working at the time of installation If it is not you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to configure your Router Additionally if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000 XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10 x you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual 11 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Step 1 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG 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 If you are replacing an existing router find the cable connecting the computer and old router Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the gray port on the new router 2 Connect the new cable provided in the box to the yellow port on the Router Plug the other end into the modem Plug in your modem s power supply Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Router s power supply into a wall outlet and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router As the Router wakes up lights will come on recheck your connections if the router and the wired lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer The Setup Assistant should appear automatica
46. etween the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For IEEE 802 11b g n products in the USA market only channels 1 through 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment 87 Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 amp RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms i
47. f your browser N Wireless Router 60 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 have existed 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Utilities gt Firmware Update ert Internet WAN From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and A fixes lo problems that may have existed Click Ihe link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmvvare Click Here to go to the Save Backup kire current settings page Wireless annei ar Firmware Version gt 0 0113 Apr 14 2007 1925 14 ee Check for New Firmware Version gt Check Firmwere Update Firmware gt Browse Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check Firmware 1 button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware When you click the button a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available If a new version is available you will have the option to download it Download
48. figuring 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 To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you click Connection Type A on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking DNS B allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking MAC Address C will let you clone your computer s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address if required by your ISP When you have finished making settings the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly BELKIN Router setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Internet WAN gt The Internev AN Tab is where you wil set up your Router aeree toy ya desa pear ervice Provider The Router is capable of connectin ng to virtually any Internet Service Provider that you have cor e configured the Router mare po chet your ISP s coni Hats ction type To conau re the Rouler to connect to your ISP click on Connection n the Internet WAN Tab on the
49. gt Connection Type gt Dynamic IP To enter your Dynamic IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info Host Name gt 1 Host Name A name that some Internet Service Providers require for connection to their system Change WAN MAC Address Ey 3 2 29 Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Connection Type to Static IP Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type If you use a DSL A static IP address connection type is less common than other modem to connect to the Internet your ISP may use PPPoE to log you connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing you will into the service If you have an Internet connection in your home or small need your IP address subnet mask and ISP gateway address This office that doesn t require a modem you may also use PPPoE information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes 4 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read Connected if your Router is set up properly 1 1 IP Address 1 Provided by your ISP Enter your IP address here 2 2 Subnet Mask 2 3 Provided by your ISP Enter your subnet mask here 3 ISP Gateway Address 3 Provided by your ISP Enter the ISP gateway address here BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup H
50. he following screen Follow the on screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Internet account information not accepted Your ISP did not accept the settings shown below when we tried to connect Please examine them closely to see if anything is incorrect Account Settings User Name John MyISP net Password Ee de de de de de de e User Manual View Password M Service Name Connect on Demand No Time Out 0 min Are the settings listed above correct Yes No Not Sure C Cancel Back Next j N Wireless Router CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follow the on screen instructions BELKIN Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Optional Assistance connecting other computers At this point your router is set up and working properly and you can surf the internet Itis now time to connect your other computers to the router Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then follow their instructions on how to connect When you do so look for your network Belkin54g Connecting computers with wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can also use this network If you still need to install those ad
51. heck the following items 1 Ifthe Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access 2 Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds and then plug the power back into the Router Ensure that the Router s router LED is on it should be solid BLUE If not check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet 3 Ensure that you have a cable connected between the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and one of the to Wired Computers ports on the back of the Router Note The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled to Modem on the back of the Router 4 Try shutting down
52. help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliably analogous to a four lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit Belkin s N MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes to become the superhighway in this example The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened Placement of your N Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move further from your Router connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from fu
53. hould be connected at one end to the Router s to Modem port and at the other end to the network port on your modem Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes After three minutes plug the modem back into its power source This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router Unplug the power to your Router wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the power This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem If the modem LED on the Router is not lit after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support Try shutting down and restarting your computer 76 e The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The modem LED on my Router is on and the internet LED is blinking 1 If you cannot connect to the Internet the modem LED is on and the internet LED is blinking the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP s connection 2 If you have a static IP address connection your ISP must assign you the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting 3 Ifyou have a PPPoE connection your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name Make sure the Router s connection type is configured to PPPoE an
54. iguration p ivoertMezomo IN Ee fo b Privacy and Security T Advanced GopherProy O Poea Direct connection to the Internet Cache HTTP Proxy Od ee i Software Instalati SSL Prom Pot Mouse Wheel SOCKS vSHot i i P E see No Proxy for ee ee Offline and Disk Space Example yourcompany com yourcompany co nz Automatic proxy configuration URL N Wireless Router TROUBLESHOOTING Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start If the CD ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 Ifthe 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 The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds If instead a window appears showing the files on the CD double click on the icon labeled SetupAssistant 4 Ifthe Setup Assistant still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 68 of this User Manual for an alternative setup method Setup Assistant cannot find my Router If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process please c
55. ill be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router Before you enable this function it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Advanced Feature The Remote Access Port option allows you to configure the desired Remote Access Port for Remote Management feature The default access port is set to port 80 Remote Management ADVANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info o Any IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely manage the router gt Remote Access Port gt 8080 66 Enabling Disabling UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Some applications require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in some instances setting trigger ports An application that is UPnP compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router basically telling the
56. ing 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 3 http 192 168 2 1 fw uto stm Microsoft Int Update Available An updated version of firmware is available for your Router Model F5D8233 4 N Wireless Router Home Edition Firmware Version Information Belkin Wireless Router Version 0 01 07 Release Date 04 06 2007 http inetworking belkin com update files F 5D8233 4i 1 WW F5D8233 4_WW_0 01 07 bin If you wish to update the firmware in your Belkin where you can find it later Browse to the file from the Firmware Update page Select the file then click Update Click here for full instructions NOTE You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to 1 To download the new version of firmware click Download N Wireless Router USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where 3 When the save is complete you will see the following window you want to save the firmware file Select a location You can Click Close 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 Download complete later When you have selected the location click Save ES Download Complete Saved F5D8233 4_W W_0 01 16 bin from networking
57. l 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 Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results Yes my network name is listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed No my network name is not listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed 78 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 Temporarily move computer if possible five to 10 feet from the Router Close the wireless utility and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your N Wireless Router of this User Manual 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 comp
58. lear Changes Apply Changes e internet WAN Security Utilities Restart Router Setting up an Allow Access List Select the Allow radio button a to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network Next in the MAC Address field that is blank c type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network then click lt lt Add d Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have been entered Click Apply Changes e to finish 48 Setting up a Deny Access List 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 1 Select the Deny radio button b to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network 2 Next in the MAC Address field that is blank c type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network then click lt lt Add d 3 Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny access to have been entered 4 Click Apply Changes e to finish BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Wireless gt MAC address control Mac Address Control is the ability to set up a list of clients
59. leting these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support e My wireless network performance is inconsistent e Data transfer is sometimes slow e Signal strength is poor e Difficulty establishing and or maintaining a Virtual Private Network VPN connection Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible five to 10 feet from the Router Changing the wireless channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11 you may choose from several other channels depending on your region See the section on page 40 entitled Changing the Wireless Channel for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change
60. ll read connection OK if your Router is set up properly BELKIN Router Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt PPTP More Info PPTP Account gt PPTP Password gt Retype Password gt Host Name gt Get IP by DHCP gt Service IP Address gt fo f fo fo ee C Disconnect after 5 minutes of no activity More Info Click here to enter your DNS Settings Firewall Utilities Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected 1 PPTP Account Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP account name here 2 PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Host Name Provided by your ISP Enter your host name here 4 GetIP by DHCP If your ISP provided you with a specific IP address uncheck this box and enter your IP address subnet mask and default gateway in the fields that appear 5 Service IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your service IP address here 32 6 Disconnect after X The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute Setting your Connection Ty
61. lly If it doesn t open the CD in My Computer Windows or the Finder Mac OS X and double click on the Setup Assistant icon N Wireless Router 12 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 Internet connection sharing software on your computer BELKIN Version 1 1 0 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 a ae B rE lt u E Assistant Follow the instructions there Sta EAA gt Ce a This software was created to make setting up a wireless network easy This tool does Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is eee RPE ERR directly connected to the Router from Step 1 B cia ar baci at User Manual lt Open the User Manual English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano ep 3 jay pe ae ASS EUH Note for Windows Users If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically select your CD ROM drive from My Computer and double click on the file named SetupAssistant to start the Setup Assistant N Wireless Router 1 3 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Select Country Select your country from the drop down box Click Begin to continue Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Before you begin we need to k
62. mic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP on board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant second generation of Belkin s renowned Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider ISP In a matter of minutes your Router will be up and running on the Internet Note Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000 XP and Vista and Mac OS X v10 x If you are using another operating system the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual See page 25 Integrated N Wireless Access Point N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802 11n specification It employs MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output smart antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps NOTE The standard transmission rate 300Mbps is the physical data rate Actual data throughput will be lower MAC Address Filtering For added security you can set up a list of MAC addresses unique client identifiers that are allowed access to your network Every computer has its own MAC address Simply e
63. moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 9OOMHz cordless phone 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 Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s user manual and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible e Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices e For Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card See your network ca
64. n brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 60950 1 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards 10 e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics e EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 1 IEC60950 1 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo 88 10 Belkin International Inc Limited 1 Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will
65. nctioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Router Placement Place your Router the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards Wireless Desktop Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapters Ensure that your Router s networking antennas are parallel to each y other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling In multistory homes place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2 4GHz phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include Refrigerators Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets Large aquariums Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and Router 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone Try
66. 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 4 Write the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab 3 N Wireless Router 72 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 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 Start your web browser Select Tools then Internet Options Welcome to Belkin Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edt View Favorites IEEE He eak xj fe Ch Asah Krates 3 A D3 F F ay a C Mail and News Address http www belkin c Pop ip Hocker gt x Go Links Google Manage Add ons 9 h 3blodked AB Chek Autolink F AutoFil Synchronize Windows Update B E L K I N ith technology Windows Messenger Sun Java Console Internet Options Home Log In Register Search L amp Advanced Search Ej iPod nano and the new 5G iPod Support Center HIGH Powered Product Center PureAV Audio Video Digital Power RemoteTV RazorVision Check out our FM transmitters chargers cables and more N1 Wireless Rou
67. nlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with 802 11b g draft 802 11n and Belkin G MIMO Up to 600 ft Better coverage and consistent speed and range N MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO Up to 300Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with draft 802 11n and 802 11b g Up to 1 200 ft Enhanced speed and coverage N1 MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO Up to 300Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with draft 802 11n and 802 11b g Up to 1 400 ft Leading edge best coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results Technical Support You can find technical support information at http www belkin com networking or www belkin com support 86 INFORMATION FCC Statement 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin International Inc of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the device F5D8236 4v2 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following tw
68. now your country so we can show you the correct configuration options for your area United States of America E User Manual Cancel k Begin J Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click Next to continue Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Make sure that you have completed all steps on the Quick Installation Guide BELKIN Ni Wireless Router Quick installation Guide User Manual pe ems V Ihave completed all Quick installation Guide steps Cancel Back Next N Wireless Router CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 Progress Screen 2 1 Checking Settings Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings setup has been completed and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 5 sec g ie gt gt Step 1 of 6 Checking settings on computer and Router 2 Verifying hardware connections 15 sec 3 Naming your network 15sec 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed 0 5 min Checking for connection to Router 5 Configuring the Router 1 min 6 Checking connection to the internet 10 sec Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min N Wir
69. nter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Package Contents 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 Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router Ben ene ESS Moutet to provide you with information about network activity and status Quick Installation Guide e Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD e RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable e Power Supply User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD System Requirements e Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 Ethernet connection e At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter e TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer Z e RJ45 Ethernet networking cable W Internet browserr Setup Assistant Software System Requirements a A computer running Windows 2000 XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10 x e Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM e Internet browser Nm em M M iD TI gJ x Q BELKIN A Wireless Security OFF Wireless security is off Solid Blue Wireless security is on B Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button Gp This button is used for the Wi Fi Protected Setup feature Please refer to the Changing the Wireless Security Settings section C
70. nteroperable networking products Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO N MIMO 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 The element that makes Belkin s N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your home or office A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream Belkin s N MIMO on the other hand uses two antennas This design helps combat distortion and interference Belkin s N MIMO is multidimensional It builds on one dimensional smart antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel which increases wireless capacity Another element that enhances Belkin s N MIMO is the use of aggregation as specified in the draft 802 11n specification By shortening the space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet Belkin s N MIMO can transmit more data through available bandwidth Think of conventional radio transmission as a two lane highway The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane Compared with conventional radios one dimensional smart antenna systems
71. o conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance b
72. ome Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN gt Connection Type gt Static IP To enter your Static IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info _ _h lt IP Address gt fo fo i p 0 Wireless Subnet Mask gt fo fo p o 2 ISP Gateway Address gt fo fo fo 0 3 Click here to enter your DNS Settings AC A re Cont Firewall Clear Changes Apply Changes Vrtua ervers Your connection type is PPPoE if Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet You have to double click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet 30 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN gt Connection Type gt PPPoE To enter your PPPoE Settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info User Name gt 4 1 Password gt 4 2 Retype Password gt 4 Get IP By DHCP gt Ga Service Name Optional gt 3 MTU 500 1500 gt 1454 4 Do not make changes to the MTU setting unless your ISP specifically requires a different setting than 1454 More Info C Disconnect aftel5 minutes of no activity More Info 1 User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP 2 Password Type in your
73. on Links 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 2 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 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 4 Login Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router this button will change to read Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged into the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes you can log out of the Router by clicking the Logout button For more information about logging into the Router see the section called Logging into the Router 5 Internet Status Indicators This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says Connected in blue the Router is connected to the Internet When the Router
74. or more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Support at US 877 736 5771 UK 0845 607 77 87 Australia 1800 235 546 New Zealand 0800 235 546 Singapore 65 64857620 Europe www belkin com support 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 N Wireless 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 Linux Windows 98 Me NT 2000 XP Vista and others All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP IP the standard language of the Internet Patent Pending Network Status Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation You ll Know at a glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status monitoring procedures Web Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router s advanced functions easily through your web browser without having to install additional software onto the computer There are no disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make changes and perform setup functions f
75. ord you will be BELKIN User Manual Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Step 4 of 6 Internet account info The Router needs a bit more information to connect to the Internet When you tell us who provides your service we can configure most of this Internet Service Provider ISP Please select a provider Don t you see your ISP in the list Click Here G Cancel b a Back prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below Click Next to continue BELKIN User Manual Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Step 4 of 6 Internet account info manual entry Enter the following information needed for the connection type you chose on the last screen Your ISP provided this information User Name John MyISP net Password eeceeeee I View Password Service Name Connect on Demand Timeout gt Cancel J L Back Next N Wireless Router 17 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 2 5 Configuring the Router 2 6 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your the Router and restarting it Wait for the on screen instructions connection to the Internet Note Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting Doing so will render your Router inoperable Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD w 1 Checking settings on compute
76. ot yet set a custom password then leave this field blank and click Submit Password Default leave blank er Tsim Se 25 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Logging out of the Router 11 2 3 4 5 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 This can be changed from one to 99 minutes For more information see the section in this manual titled Changing the Login Time Out Setting Home Help Login Internet Status Not connected 7 You will need to log in before you can change any settings lversioninfo OO O ion inf ersion info Firmware Version 4 00 00 Jul 3 2008 22 65 48 Understanding the Web Based Advanced User Interface Hardware F5D9231 4v1 01 Senge 12625923100033 The home page is the first page you will see when you access the internet Settings Advanced User Interface UI The home page shows you a quick view of the Router s status and settings All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page Connection Type Dynamic Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 DNS Address 0 0 0 0 10 N Wireless Router 26 1 Quick Navigati
77. ow needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change Protected Mode Switch Protected mode ensures proper operation of N draft 802 11n compliant devices on your wireless network when 802 11g or 802 11b devices are present or when there is heavy 802 11g or 802 11b traffic in the operating environment Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N Wireless Cards and 802 11g or 802 11b cards on your network If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802 11g or 802 11b wireless network traffic you will achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode OFF Conversely in an environment with HEAVY 802 11g or 802 11b traffic or interference you will achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode ON This will ensure N wireless performance is not affected 802 11e WMM QoS Switch Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Your Router also supports the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS specification which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies such as typing in a Personal Identification N
78. p Logout Internet Status Connection Wireless gt Use as Access Point ADVANCED FEATURE The Router can be configured to act as strictly an Access Point bypassing all of the routing and firewall functions To do so select Enable and type in the IP address you want the Access Point lo have More Into Enable Disable gt Enable O Disable Specify IP Address gt 192 168 2 254 Subnetmask gt 255 255 1 255 0 COo J 47 Setting MAC Address Control 1 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 This list can be configured 2 so any computer attempting to access the wireless 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 to which you want to allow network access The Block feature lets you 3 turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer s MAC address from the list BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup AN Settings Wireless gt MAC address contro a b Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Mac Address Control is the abili et up alist f clients that you wantto allow or deny access to the wireless network More I c Allow Deny Disabled d T 3 P FF YF ff 1 1 E Dose C
79. pe if You Are a Telstra BigPond OptusNet Cable User Australia Only Follow the on screen steps and click Apply Changes to complete your setup BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected WAN gt Connection Type gt Telstra Bigpond OptusNet Cable Use this option for Bigpond Cable and OptusNet Cable connections only IMPORTANT Clicking Apply Changes will reboot the router Once the router has rebooted you will need to do the following 1 Unplug the power cable from both the Cable Modem and the Belkin Router 2 Reconnect the power cable to the Cable Modem wait until all the lights on the modem have stopped flashing 3 Reconnect the power cable to the Belkin Router Wireless To confirm you are successfully connected to the Internet open an Internet browser such as Intemet Explorer Firefox and Safari and ensure that you can browse web pages Apply Changes Firewall Utilities N Wireless Router 33 Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings 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 The Automatic from ISP box 1 should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address If you are using a static IP connection type then you may n
80. ption 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 This can be from eight 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 What s the difference between 802 11g and draft 802 11n Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 11g can transmit information up to 54Mbps 802 11a also supports up to 54Mbps but in the 5GHz frequency and 802 11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps See the chart on the next page for more detailed information N Wireless Router 85 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology Speed Data Rate Frequency Compatibility Coverage Advantage G 802 119 Up to 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with 802 11b g Up to 400 ft Common widespread use for Internet sharing G 1x1 draft 802 11n Up to 150Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the u
81. r The default 192 168 2 1 Change the Subnet Mask The default 255 255 255 0 Enable Disable the DHCP Server Function Default ON Enabled Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool Address Default Starting 2 Ending 100 Specity the IP address Lease Time Default Forever Specify a local Domain Name Default Belkin Firewall To make changes click LAN Settings on the LAN tab to the kenl The Router wil also provide you with a ist of al client computers connected to the network To view the Est click DHCP client fiat on the LAN tab to the left Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected LAN gt LAN Settings You can make changes to the Local Area Network LAN here For changes to take effect you must press the Apply Changes button atthe bottom of the screen tee IP Address gt CC 1 Subnet Mask gt ke oh 2 More Info internet WAN DHCP Server gt Coto 00 3 The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network Itis not necessary to make any changes here More Info SS PO IP Pool Starting Address gt 192 168 2 E omz IP Pool Ending Address gt 192 fies e too 4 N Ping Blockin Lease Time gt Forever The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP a
82. r Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Wireless gt WI Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled z Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is the industry standard method to simplify the security setup and management of the Wi Fi networks You now can easily setup and connectto a WPA enabled 802 11 network with WPS cerlificated devices using elther Personal Information Number PIN or Push Button Configuration PBC method Legacy devices without WPS can be added to the network using the traditional manual configuration method 1 Personal Information Number PIN Method Enter the PIN from the client device and click Enroll Then start WPS on the client device from it s wireless utility or WPS application within 2 minutes Enter Client Device PIN If an external registrar is available you can also enter Routers PIN atthe external registrar To change Routers PIN click Generate New PIN or click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN to factory default Router PIN 66671251 Generate New PIN Restore Default PIN 2 Push Button Configuration PBC Method Push and hold PBC button on your Router for 3 seconds or click Start PBC Then start PBC on the device you wantto connect to the Router within 2 minutes Start PBC 3 Manual Configuration Method For client devices without WPS manually configure the device with the following settings Network Name SSID Belkin_G MIMO_Wireless_E4DA99
83. r and Router OK 5 gt Step 6 of 6 Checking connection to the Internet Y 2 Verifying hardware connections OK Y 3 Naming your network OK v 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed Info Needed Connecting to the Internet 6 Checking connection to the internet 10 sec i Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min N Wireless Router 1 8 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Congratulations 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 You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking Next If you decide to add computers to your Router later select Finish return to Main Menu and then click Next Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Congratulations Your Router is set up and you may now surf the web m lt i a wired router modem internet User Manual There is one more optional step assistance with connecting additional wired and wireless computers to your network The Setup Assistant provides tips and troubleshooting help for this Continue with tips for connecting other computers Finish return to Main Menu Cancel Next Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see t
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85. rd s user guide for more information These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include e Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network e The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service e Most online banking websites e Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues F
86. reen Ensure the Use Windows to configure Network Card that is not equipped with WPA enabled software a my wireless network settings check box is checked file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download Download the patch f i A Wireless Network Connection Properties E ziki from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA a Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition f Belkin Visitors Automatic belkind4g Automatic P Nw testE1 Automatic i N Wireless Router 84 TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Contents SECTIONS 3 Select the network to which you are trying to connect and click on Properties You will see the following screen N 3 testEl properties Lontinn network Key 7 ESN hey mderladyancedj M The kepis provided forme automatically P This is 4 computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 4 Fora home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Authentication 5 Select TKIP or AES under Date Encry
87. rk with WPA2 You will have a chance in this assistant to test out your computers with this and to revert to WEP if necessary WPA2 Cc WEP O Disabled k Cancel WiFi Protected Access Compatible with earlier WPA Wired Equivalent Privacy No Security Back Next N Wireless Router 22 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 3 2 Creating a Network Key 3 3 Transferring the Key Enter a network key PSK for your wireless network and click Next After setting up your wireless security you will have to transfer the to continue network key to each of your wireless computers Click on Transfer Key if you have a USB flash drive Follow the on screen instructions or click on Print to print the information Manually enter it to each wireless computer Then click Next to continue Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 3 of 7 Creating a Network Key Step 6 of 7 Transferring the key to your wireless computers You will now need to transfer the key to your wireless computers or devices This can be done easily with a thumb drive also known as a flash drive If you do not have one print or write the information shown below and then manually enter it into each wireless computer Instructions for connecting are included in the printouts The key functions like a password except that once itis entered into your other wireless computers it stays there Those computers will always h
88. rom any computer on the network quickly and easily NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation NAT to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death PoD Denial of Service DoS IP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect and fragment flooding Integrated 10 100 4 Port Switch The Router has a built in four 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 Universal Plug and Play UPnP UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Support for VPN Pass Through 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 Built In Dyna
89. rt WPA WPA2 Note To use WPA security all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this FAQ publication a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system Download the patch here http www microsoft com downloadS details aspx FamilyID 662bb74d e7c1 48d6 95ee 1459234f4483 You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802 11g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as Belkin 802 11g products Download the latest driver at http www belkin com support 82 I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security on my Belkin Router 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 This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key 3 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network Clients must use the
90. rver 64 wees 3 Altemate DNS server 64 ae 5 If Use the following IP address 2 is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router IP address PO Subnet Mask PO Default gateway Pp Preferred DNS server PO Alternate DNS server 6 If not already selected select Obtain an IP address automatically 1 and Obtain DNS server address automatically 3 Click OK Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 71 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Table of Contents SECTIONS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me 1 Right click on My Network Neighborhood and select Properties 5 Click the Gateway tab 2 Write the gateway address down in from the drop down menu the chart 2 Select TCP IP gt settings for your installed network adapter 6 Click the DNS Configuration tab 1 Write the DNS address es You will see the following window in the chart TCP IP Properties 7 If not already selected select Obtain IP address automatically on the IP address tab Click OK Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 3 If Specify and IP address is selected your Router will
91. s Example AF F 4B cs p ee OOOO 2 OOOO Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 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 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 2 254 and subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 These can be customized for your need 1 Enable the AP mode my selecting Enable in the Use as Access Point only page When you select this option you will be able to change the IP settings 2 Set your IP settings to match your network Click Apply Changes 3 Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router advanced user interface again type the IP address you specified into your browser s navigation bar You can set the encryption settings MAC address filtering SSID and channel normally BELKIN Router Setup Home Hel
92. s There are several modes Note Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled 1 Off This mode will turn OFF the Router s access point so no wireless devices can join the network Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time or don t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time 2 802 11g only Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802 11g compliant devices to join the network keeping out any slower 802 11b devices 3 802 11b g n Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n compliant devices to join the network 4 802 11n only Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N draft 802 11n compliant devices to join the network keeping out 802 119 and 802 11b devices 40 BELKIN LAN Setup L Selinas DH ert List Internet WAN Connection Type DNS Firewall Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connection jer Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apphy Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt 6 e Extension Channel gt 2 i SSID gt Belkin_N_Wireless_8851E1 Wireless Mode gt 802 11b amp 802 1198802 11n x More Info Bandwidth gt 40MHz x Broadcast SSID gt More Info Protected Mode gt OFF more info
93. s free to the Internet community The Dynamic DNS service is ideal for a home website file server or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you re at work Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address no matter how often your ISP changes it When your IP address changes your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname dyndns org instead To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name please visit http www dyndns org 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 1 Select DynDNS as the DDNS Service 1 2 Enter your DynDNS org user name in the User Name field 2 3 Enter your DynDNS org password in the Password field 8 4 Enter the DynDNS org domain name you set up with DynDNS org in the Domain Name field 4 5 Click Update Dynamic DNS 5 to update your IP address Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes the Router will automatically update DynDNS org s servers with your new IP address You can also do this manually by clicking the Update Dynamic DNS button 5 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Firewall gt DDNS Dynamic DNS allows you to provide Internet users with
94. s and Settings user conf Transfer rate 84 7 KB Sec Wireless Restore C Close this dialog box when download completes 1 Click Browse A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file All configuration files end with a conf Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double click on it The configuration is now saved Choose file Look in Desktop 7 agm my Documents 3 My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents ET My Documents ser conf 4 My Computer My Network File name fuser Places Files of type fal Files N Wireless Router 59 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 A reminder window will appear It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer After settings are restored the b ion may not respond to commands For as long as one minuke This is normal Do not power down the base station during this time q x P a 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 If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar o
95. s important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart Microsoft Internet Explorer i A Restoring the default settings will take up to 60 seconds Do not turn off power to the Router during this process A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s defaults will be restored The Router home page should appear automatically If it does not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser N Wireless Router 57 JSING THE WEB BASED S 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup ire Utilities gt Save Backup Current Settings HCP Cliert List Internet WAN 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 Itis recommended that you backup your current nection Type configuration before performing a firmware update N Wireless 1 Click Save A window called File Download will open Click Save File Download Do you want to s
96. same key that the Router uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Router the clients must also use that same key 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 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK 5 Type your WPA key in the Network key box Important WPA PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter eight to 63 characters This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Router 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings 83 TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Contents SECTIONS I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and am 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security Network Connections 2 Right clicking on Wireless Networks and selecting properties will If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook display the following sc
97. settings and configure the Router to be used as an access point ert List Internet WAN nnection Type Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID To identify your wireless network a name called the SSID is used The SSID is your network name The default network name of the Router is Belkin N Wireless followed by six digits that are unique to your Router Your network name will look something like Belkin_N_ Wireless_123456 You can change this to anything you choose or you can leave it unchanged Keep in mind if you decide to change your wireless network name and there are other wireless networks operating in your area your network name needs to be different from other wireless networks that may be operating in your area To change the SSID type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field 1 Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connection Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt 6 k Extension Channel gt 2 v SSID gt Belkin N_Wireless_8851E1 3 3 1 Wireless Mode gt 802 1168802 11g amp 802 11n More Info Bandwidth gt 40MHz Broadcast SSID gt More Info Protected Mode gt OFF x mara nes 802 11e WMM Qos gt ON More info car changes mee 2 and click Apply Changes 2 The change is immedia
98. settings page Wireless Firmware Version gt 0 01 13 Apr 14 2007 19 25 14 Desktop Check for New Firmware Version gt check Firmware Firewall My Documents Update Firmware gt C Documents and Settings My Computer My Network File name F508233 4_ww_0 01 16 gt Places Files of type fan Files 7 N Wireless Router 63 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected Click Update BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connection Utilities gt Firmware Update H t Internet WAN From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Rauter s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes lo problems that may have existed Click Ihe link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router wrection Type NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmyrare Click Here to go to the Save Backup M are current settings page Wireless anne ane Firmware Version gt 0 01 13 Apr 14 2007 1925 14 Check for New Firmware Version gt Check Firmware Update Firmware gt C Documents and Setings H lt a gt 4 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 2 re you sure you want to continue with upgrading Yo
99. stance if your Router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC then the client card must be set to the exact same key 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 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button Under Data Encryption select WEP Ensure that the check box The key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked Type your WEP key in the Network key box 81 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 For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 8 If you are not using a Belkin wireless client card please consult the manufacturer s user manual for that wireless client card Click OK and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products suppo
100. stomer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim 89 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have 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 FO
101. supported at this time For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2 SP2 a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access KB 826942 is available for free download at http support microsoft com kb 826942 For Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Microsoft has released a free download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2 KB971021 The update is available from http support microsoft com kb 917021 IMPORTANT You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards adapters support WPA2 and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site www belkin com networking 44 Setting WPA WPA2 Personal PSK 1 After you ve set up your Router go to the Security page under Wireless and select WPA WPA2 Personal PSK from the Security Mode drop down menu For Authentication select WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security Enter your pre shared key PSK This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the wireless clients that you set up For
102. t Do not power down the Router before reset completes h a 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 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 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 BELKIN Router Setup LAN Setup LAN Settings Utilities gt Restore Factory Defaults DHCP Client List Internet WAN onnection Type Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings Itis recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults To restore the factory default settings click the Restore Defaults button below ONS MAC Address Wireless 56 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS 2 The following message will appear Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer x p WARNING All Your Settings Will be Lost re You Sure You want to do this lt 3 The following message will appear Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router It can take up to 60 seconds It i
103. te If you make a Note Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates change to the SSID your wireless equipped computers may also need from the Utilities gt Firmware update page Newer firmware can fix to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name Refer to the problems add wireless features and or improve wireless performance documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on see page 61 making this change 39 Changing the Wireless Channel 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 The channel can be changed if needed If there are other wireless networks operating in your area your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks Extension Channel The IEEE 802 11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary channel to double the bandwidth see Using the Bandwidth Switch below An appropriate extension channel will be displayed when operating in 40MHz mode see Using the Wireless Mode Switch below The channel can be changed if needed Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router s wireless mode
104. ter Apple Accessories For iPod For Mac Computers Choose your approach Our Wizards match your existing equipment with an ideal solution Or click on your user type for customized solutions Solution Center Network Sharing Wired Wireless Expert Product yus i gt Powerline Guidance r VAR j Bluetooth Partners r KVM Belkin Wizards Channel Partner Program Home Home Office User Business User Peripheral Sharing Datacenter Solutions I lt Enables you to change settings 2 Inthe Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present and Always dial my default connection If you can make a selection select Never dial a connection If you cannot make a selection go to the next step Internet Options General Security Privacy Content Connections 3 Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings 3 VirtualPassage Programs Advanced To set up an Internet connection click Setup Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present Always dial my default connection Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections Choose Settings above for dial up settings N Wireless Router 73 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS 3 Und
105. that you want to allow or deny access to the Internet WAN wireless network More Info a Allow Deny Disabled o C Eac d TeTri m c Clear Changes Apply Changes e Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including e IP Spoofing e Land Attack Ping of Death PoD e Denial of Service DoS e IP with zero length e Smurf Attack e TCP Null Scan e SYN flood e UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack e ICMP defect e RIP defect Fragment flooding 49 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled BELKIN Router setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Firewall gt Internet WAN Your Router Is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including Ping of Death PoD and Denial of Service DoS attacks You can turn the firewall function off if n
106. tilities N Wireless Router 50 Choosing an Application 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 Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal Server machine the port s required to pass use a comma between multiple ports select the port type TCP or UDP and click Apply Changes You can only pass one port per internal IP address Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk You can enable and disable settings very quickly It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet email or other network services at specific days and times Restriction can be set for a single computer a range of computers or multiple computers BELKIN Router setup LAN Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Not connected Firewall gt 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 More Info internet WAN
107. u 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer At the end of the upgrade the Router may not respond to commands for as long as one minute This is normal Do not turn off or reboot the Router during this time 6 A60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router firmware update will be complete 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 N Wireless Router 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 Write down your password and keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router Administ ator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for more security you can seta password h
108. umber PIN or pushing a button to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA WPA2 data encryption and authentication By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab 42 Using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS recommends WPA WPA2 described on page 45 for encryption It does not provide additional security but rather standardizes the method LAN Setup for securing your wireless network You may use either the Push Button AS Configuration PBC method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network Conceptually the two methods work as follows PBC Push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for three seconds Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes Refer to your client s documentation on this Address procedure Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS The mee client has now been securely added to your wireless network beh PIN The client device has a PIN number either four or eight digits that is associated with WPS Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below Enter the client s PIN into the Router s internal registrar accessed through this screen The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes BELKIN Route
109. uters were able to connect successfully Enjoy your network I had problems with at least one computer Network Key User Manual User Manual 12345678 Print t Cancel Back Next Cancel Back Finish N Wireless Router 24 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 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 Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Logging into the Router Web Based Advanced User Interface You will see the Router s home page in your browser window The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it To make any changes to the Router s settings you have to log in Clicking the Login button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen The Router ships with no password entered In the login screen leave the password blank and click the Submit button to log in Address 192 168 2 1 ak 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 Before you can change any settings you need to log in with a password If you have n
110. work 1 from the System Preferences menu eer System Preferences Personal a a a I Desktop Dock General International Login Screen Saver Universal Access Hardware 1 B m ColorSync Displays Energy Saver Keyboard Mouse Sound Q B Internet Network QuickTime Sharing System 3 f 7 U a ALl Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Users Update Network Location Automatic f Built in Ethernet PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Using DHCP Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 10 10 2 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now Select Built in Ethernet 2 next to Show in the Network menu 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 N Wireless Router 69 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Table of Contents SECTIONS 5 If Manually is selected your Router will need to IP address be set up for a static

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