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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with High-Speed

Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to

share your Internet connection and network your computers with your

new Router. The following is a list of features that make your Router an

ideal solution for your home or small office network. Please be sure to

read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to

Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”.

Product Features

Compatibility with Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including

Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98SE,

Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. You need an Internet browser

and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language

of the Internet).

Front-Panel LED 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 from any

computer on the network quickly and easily.

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired

computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos,

and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will

adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer

data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without

interrupting or consuming resources.

Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point

802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data

rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.

Introduction

125 High-Speed Mode

High-Speed Mode (HSM)*, a 54g™ performance enhancement,

provides the fastest wireless connectivity for 802.11g-capable

networks in real-world environments. It is designed for home networks

that require additional bandwidth for applications such as sharing

digital pictures. 125HSM makes 802.11g WLANs more efficient

without impacting the performance of neighboring networks, and it is

compatible at high speeds with leading brands.

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes

for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server

will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no

need for a complicated networking setup.

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.

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 enter these MAC addresses into a list using the

web-based user interface and you can control access to your network.

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) 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.

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*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi® device may achieve

an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the

equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and

operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary

depending on environmental, operational, and other factors.

Benefits of a Home Network

By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use

your Belkin home network to:

• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers

in your home

• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the

connected computers 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

Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network

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

Easy installation –

Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home

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

interoperable networking products

Package Contents

• ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router

• RJ11 Telephone Cord - Gray

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable - Yellow

• ADSL Microfilter*

• Power Adapter

• User Manual CD

*ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to

purchase one.

System Requirements

• An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting

the Router

• At least one computer with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and Internet

browser installed and correctly configured

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer connected to

the Router

• No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP addresses to

computers and devices

Internet Connection Settings

Please collect the following information from your Internet Service Provider

(ISP) before setting up the ADSL Modem Wireless G Router.

• Internet connection protocol: _________ (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic IP,

Static IP)

• Multiplexing method or Encapsulation: __________ (LLC or VC MUX)

• Virtual circuit: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) __________

(a number between 0 and 255)

• VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) __________

(a number between 1 and 65535)

• For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name _____________

and password _______________

• For static IP users: IP Address ___ . ___ . ___

Subnet Mask ___ . ___ . ___

Default Gateway Server ___ . ___ . ___ .

• IP address for Domain Name Server ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ (If given by

your ISP)

Note: See Appendix C in this User Manual for some common DSL

Internet setting parameters. If you are not sure, please contact your ISP.

Make Sure You Have the Following

Knowing your Router

The Router is designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables

exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The

LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide

you with information about network activity and status.

Front Panel

1. Power LED

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period

of time elapses while the Router boots up. When the Router has

completely booted up, the Power LED becomes a SOLID light,

indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF Router is OFF

Green Router is ON

Red Router failed to start

2. LAN Status LED

These LAN Status LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the

numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is

properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the

Router, the LED will light. Solid GREEN means a computer or a

network-enabled device is connected. When information is being

sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly. ORANGE indicates a

10Base-T connection.

OFF Your device is connected

Orange Ethernet link is up and 10Base-T

device connected

Orange - blinking When 10Base-T device transmitting

or receiving data

Green Ethernet link is up and

100Base-T connected

Green - blinking When 100Base-T device

transmitting or receiving data

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3. WLAN Status LED

The WLAN Status LED is solid GREEN when you enable the

wireless LAN function. It flashes when the Router is transmitting

or receiving data wirelessly.

OFF WLAN is off

Green WLAN is up and connected

Green - blinking When transmitted or receiving data

4. ADSL LED

The ADSL LED flashes GREEN during negotiation with your ISP.

It stays GREEN when the Router is connected properly to your

ADSL service.

OFF no ADSL connection

Green ADSL link is up and connected

Green - blinking negotiating connection

5. Internet LED

The Internet LED shows you when the Router is connected to

the Internet. When the LED is OFF, the Router is NOT connected

to the Internet. When the LED is solid GREEN, the Router is

connected to the Internet. When the LED is blinking, the Router

is transmitting or receiving data from the Internet.

OFF No Internet connection

Green Connected to the Internet

Green - blinking When transmitting or receiving data

Red Failed to get IP

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Back Panel

6. DSL Line

This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL

line to this port.

7. Ethernet Ports

The Ethernet ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports

are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered

LEDs on the front of the Router. Connect your network-enabled

computers or any networking devices to one of these ports.

8. Reset Button

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.

a. Resetting the Router

Push and hold the Reset button for one second then release

it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the

reset is complete.

b. Restoring the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then

release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again,

the restore is complete.

9. Power Plug

Connect the included 15V DC power supply to this inlet.

Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage

to your Router.

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Positioning your Router

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer

is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless

devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless

connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance

between your Router connected devices increases. This may or may

not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Router,

connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals

simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal

appliances, or obstructions, and walls. Please see “Appendix B:

Important Factors for Placement and Setup” in this User Manual for

more guidelines.

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 see the Troubleshooting section for solutions.

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Connecting your Computers

1. Power off your computers and networking equipment.

2. Connect your computer to one of the YELLOW RJ45 ports on the

rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers” by

using an Ethernet networking cable (one Ethernet network cable

is supplied).

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Connecting your ADSL Line

Connection for the Router to the ADSL line varies by country and

region. Typically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built-in

splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone

service on the same telephone line. Please read the following steps

carefully and select appropriate method.

1. If your telephone service and ADSL service are on the same

telephone line, ADSL microfilters are needed for each telephone

and device, such as answering machine, fax machine, and caller

ID display. Additional splitters may be used to separate telephone

lines for telephone and the Router.

Note: Do not connect the ADSL microfilter between the wall jack

and the Router—this will prevent ADSL service from reaching

the modem.

2. If your telephone service and ADSL service are on the same

telephone line and you are using an ADSL microfilter with built-in

splitter, connect the splitter to the telephone wall jack providing

ADSL service. Then, connect the telephone cord from the ADSL

microfilter RJ11 port generally labeled “DSL” to the gray RJ11

port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router. Connect

telephony device to the other port on the ADSL splitter commonly

labeled “Phone”. An additional ADSL microfilter is needed for

another telephone and device on the same line.

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Note: One RJ11 telephone cord is supplied. When inserting an

RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to

ensure that it is properly seated.

3. If you have a dedicated ADSL service telephone line with an RJ11

wall jack, simply connect a telephone cord from the wall jack to

the gray RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of

your Router.

4. If you have an RJ45 wall jack for your ADSL service, connect an

RJ45-to-RJ11 converter to the wall jack. Then connect one end of

a telephone cord to the converter and the other end to the gray

RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router.

Note: ADSL microfilter may or may not be provided depending on

your country.

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Powering Up your Router

1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Router power-input

plug labeled “Power”.

Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied

power adapter to prevent damage to the Router.

2. After connecting the power adapter and the power source is

turned on, the Router’s power icon on the front panel should

be on. It might take a few minutes for the Router to fully set up.

3. Turn on your computers. After your computers boot up, the LAN

status LED on the front of the Router will be on for each port

to which a wired computer is connected. These lights show

you the connection and activity status. Now you are ready to

configure the Router for ADSL connection.

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Setting Up your Computers

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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you

will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain

an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default

setting in most home computers.

You can set up the computer that is connected to the ADSL modem FIRST

using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your

Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows XP, 2000, or NT

1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon

(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your

network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following

screen will appear:

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.

6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”

(1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.

Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me

1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select

“Properties” from the drop-down menu.

2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter.

You will see the following window.

3. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need

to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address

information in the table below. You will need to enter this

information into the Router.

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4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address”

tab (3).

5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in

the chart.

6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es)

in the chart.

7. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address

automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem

by FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add

computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect

to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS

up to 9.x

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router,

you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.

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).

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.

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5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following

window will appear. Click “Save”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

settings are now configured for use with the Router.

4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP

Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address

from the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X

1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.

3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the

Network menu.

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4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should

see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the

PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT

selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a

PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.

5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up

for a static IP connection type. Write the address information

in the table below. You will need to enter this information into

the Router.

6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”

(4), then click “Apply Now”.

Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Recommended Web Browser Settings

In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web

browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or

the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s

settings to the recommended settings in this section.

Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher

1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.

2. In the “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.

3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and

select “LAN Settings…”.

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4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed

options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic

configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then

click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page.

Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher

1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.

2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select

“Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to

the Internet”.

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Running the Setup Wizard

1. You can access the web-based management user interface of the

Router using the Internet browser on a computer connected to

the Router. Type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such

as “http://” or “www”) in your browser’s address bar. Then press

the “Enter” key.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you use a computer

physically connected to the Router with an RJ45 cable for initial

setup. Using a wirelessly connected computer for initial setup is

not recommended.

2. The following screen will appear in your browser to prompt you

to log in. The default User Name is “Admin” and the default

Password is “Admin”. Enter both User Name and Password, then

click the “Submit” button to log in.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the password

to your own for increased security. Please read the following

section, entitled “Manually Configuring your Router”, for details

on how to change your password and to reference other

security features.

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3. A Status page will follow showing detail status of your Router.

Next, click on the “Setup Wizard” button for express

configuration (recommended).

4. Click on the “Setup Wizard” button to start the Router’s Setup

Wizard. The first step is to select your connection type (this

information is provided by your ISP) and click “Next”.

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5. Now enter the required values provided by your ISP. For the

“PPPoE” or “PPPoA” page you will see the following screen.

Enter the required values provided by your ISP and click “Next”.

Note: For more detailed instruction on other connection types,

please refer to the “Manually Configuring your Router” section of

this User Manual.

6. Double-check the settings shown on the following screen. You

can click “Back” to change the settings or click “Apply” to

activate your settings.

Note: You can always restart the Setup Wizard or use the

Navigation Menu on the left to change your setting.

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7. Now you can connect to the Router via a wireless-LAN-enabled

computer with the following default wireless LAN settings:

Wireless Channel = 11

SSID = belkin54g

Security = off

Note: Belkin strongly recommends that you enable wireless

security to WEP or WPA and change SSID to something of

your own. Please read the User Manual for details on levels of

wireless security and how to change your security settings.

8. Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin

Router. To test your Internet connection, open your browser

and visit any website, such as www.belkin.com. For advanced

features and more detailed installation and security setup

information, see the following section, “Manually Configuring

your Router”.

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Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard

Understanding the Web-Based User Interface

The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and

settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.

1. Quick-Navigation Links

You can go directly to any of the Router’s UI pages by clicking

directly on these links. The links are divided into logical

categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular

setting easier to find. Clicking on the header of each tab will

show you a short description of the tab’s function.

2. Home Button

The “Home” button is available in every page of the UI. 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

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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 Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, showing

the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says

“connection OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the

Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the

indicator will read “no connection” in RED. The indicator is

automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of

the Router.

6. 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 the

“LAN” “Quick Navigation” link on the left side of the screen.

7. Features

Shows the status of the Router’s UPnP, NAT, and firewall

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.

8. 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 “Internet/WAN” “Quick Navigation” link

on the left side of the screen.

9. Version Info

Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware

version, and serial number of the Router.

10. Page Name

The page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual

will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance, “LAN > LAN

Settings” refers to the “LAN Settings” page.

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Changing LAN Settings

All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed

and changed here.

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).

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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 setup

interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your

browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change

the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply

Changes”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable

IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are:

192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

2. Subnet Mask

There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique,

advanced feature of your Belkin Router.

3. DHCP Server

The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy

by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network

automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can

be turned OFF if necessary, however, in order to do so you must

manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network.

To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.

4. IP Pool

The IP Pool is the range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic

assignment to the computers on your network. The default is

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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.

5. Lease Time

Lease time is 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.

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”.

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DHCP Client List

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.

Internet WAN

The “Internet WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect

to your Internet Service Provider. The Router is capable of connecting

to virtually any ADSL Service Provider’s system provided you have

correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type.

Your connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure

the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection

Type” (1) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type you

use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (2) allows you to

enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings.

When you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator

will read “Connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.

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Connection Type

From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five

connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP:

• PPPoE

• PPPoA

• Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged)

• Static IP (IPOA)

• Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing)

Note: See Appendix C in this User Manual for some common DSL

Internet setting parameters. If you are not sure, please contact your ISP.

Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button (1)

next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2).

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard

method of connecting networked devices. It requires a user name and

password to access the network of your ISP for connecting to the

Internet. PPPoA (PPP over ATM) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly

implemented in the UK. Select PPPoE or PPPoA and click “Next”.

Then enter the information provided by your ISP, and click “Apply

Changes” to activate your settings.

1. User Name - Enter the user name. (Assigned by your ISP).

2. Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP).

3. Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP).

4. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

5. Encapsulation - Select your encapsulation type (supplied by your ISP)

to specify how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM transport layer.

VC-MUX: PPPoA Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows

only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads.

LLC: PPPoA Logical Link Control allows multiple protocols running over

one virtual circuit (more overhead).

6. Dial on Demand - By selecting “Dial on Demand” your Router will

automatically connect to the Internet when a user opens up a web browser.

7. Idle Time (Minutes) - Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet

connection. After this time has been exceeded, the connection will

be terminated.

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Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged)

This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network

together. The Router will obtain an IP address automatically from your

ISP’s DHCP server.

1. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. These identifiers are assigned by your ISP.

2. Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

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Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP (IPoA)

This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”,

which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to

the Internet.

1. WAN IP Address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for

the Router WAN interface.

2. WAN Subnet Mask - Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP.

3. Default Route - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Router

cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will

forward the packets to the default gateway assigned by your ISP.

4. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. These identifiers are assigned by

your ISP.

5. Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

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Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable

Internet Sharing)

In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets

across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on

your computers in order to access the Internet.

1. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

2. Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX. (Assigned by your ISP).

DNS (Domain Name Server) Settings

A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that

translates Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to

IP addresses. Many 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 need 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.

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Wireless

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network

settings. From this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network

name (SSID), operating channel, and encryption security settings.

Channel and SSID

1. Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels you can choose from.

In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom

and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of

other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router

is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you

reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that

does not allow channel 11). 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. For best performance, use a channel that is at least

five channels away from the other wireless networks. For instance, if

another network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to

channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel from

the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.

2. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service

Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”.

You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it

unchanged. If there are other wireless networks operating in your

area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique (does not

match that of another wireless network in the area). To change the

SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and

click “Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make

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a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also

need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer

to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information

on making this change.

3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature

For security purposes, 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, select “DISABLE” and then

click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer

now 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.

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes:

“802.11g-Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different

modes are explained below.

• 802.11g-Auto - In this mode, the Router is compatible with

802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the

factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all

Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and

802.11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router

to 802.11g-Auto mode. This setting should only be changed if you

have a specific reason to do so.

• 802.11g-Only Mode - 802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g

clients only. This mode is recommended only if you want to

prevent 802.11b clients from accessing your network. To switch

modes, select the desired mode from the “Wireless Mode”

drop-down box. Then, click “Apply Changes”.

• 802.11g-LRS Mode - We recommend you DO NOT use this

mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode

exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some

802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability

of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.

When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode - In some cases, older 802.11b

clients may not be compatible with 802.11g wireless technology.

These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older

drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate Support) allows

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these clients to be compatible with the newer 802.11g technology.

Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur

with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client adapter

that falls into this category, first check with the adapter vendor to

see if there is a driver update. If there is no driver update available,

switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may fix your problem. Please note

that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may decrease 802.11g

performance slightly.

5. Protected Mode Switch

As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper

operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy

802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode

is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it

transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with

HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance

results. If you are in an environment with very little—or no—wireless

network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected

mode OFF.

6. Using High-Speed Mode

The Router supports two high-speed modes: 125HSM* (High-Speed

Mode) and Frame Bursting. Selecting “125HSM Mode” will result in

all devices running in 125HSM if all devices are capable of 125Mbps

speeds. If any non-125HSM device connects or associates with the

network, the Router will automatically shift the entire network back to

Frame Bursting mode.

Selecting “Frame Bursting Mode” will result in all devices capable of

Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients

not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Frame Bursting

mode supports both Frame Bursting-enabled devices and non-Frame

Bursting-enabled devices simultaneously. Frame Bursting mode is

based on the unreleased 802.11e specification.

Selecting “Off” will disable Turbo mode.

*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve

an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the

equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and

operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary

depending on environmental operational and other factors.

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Encryption/Security

Securing your Wi-Fi Network

Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your

wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears.

This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office

user. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, there are three

encryption methods available.

Name 64-bit Wired

Equivalent

Privacy

128-bit Wired

Equivalent

Privacy

Wi-Fi Protected

Access-TKIP With Protected

Access

Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP WPA-AES

Security Good Better Best Best

Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key

encryption

and mutual

authentication.

Dynamic key

encryption

and mutual

authentication.

Encryption

keys based

on RC4

algorithm

(typically

40-bit keys)

More secure

than 64-bit

WEP using a

key length of

104 bits plus

24 additional

bits of system

generated

data.

TKIP (temporal

key integrity

protocol)

added so

that keys are

rotated and

encryption is

strengthened.

AES (Advanced

Encryption

Standard) does

not cause any

throughput

loss.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant

wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the

equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network.

64-Bit WEP

64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes

a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated

data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit

as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was introduced,

researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode.

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128-Bit WEP

As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more

secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit

encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of

system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers

refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.

Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports

both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older

equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products

will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP.

Encryption Keys

After selecting either the “64-bit” or “128-bit WEP” encryption mode,

it is critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption key

is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless

networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another

on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate

within your network.

You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can

type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate”

to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and

letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex

keys. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key

The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your wireless

card uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different

hardware manufacturers might have different methods for generating

the keys. If you have equipment from multiple vendors in your

network, you can use the hex WEP key from your Router or access

point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your

wireless card’s configuration screen.

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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was

designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA

security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must

be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the

wireless vendors’ websites. There are two types of WPA security:

WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).

WPA-PSK (no server)

This method uses what is known as a Pre-Shared key as the Network

key. A Network key is basically a password that is between eight

and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers,

or characters. Each client uses the same Network key to access the

network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a

home environment.

WPA (with radius server)

With this system, a radius server distributes the Network key to

the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business

environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA,

please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.

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Sharing the Same Network Keys

Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have

your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make

sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same

Network key.

The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network

because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that

is configured on the Wireless G Router.

Wireless G Router

Wireless G Notebook

Network Card

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

Network key=

WRONG Password

Network key=

MyPassword

Network key=

MyPassword

Network key=

MyPassword

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Using a Hexadecimal Key

A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and

0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13

two-digit numbers.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key

In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters

between A–F and 0–9 in each box. You will use this key to program

the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.

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.

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WEP Setup

64-Bit WEP Encryption

1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key

by typing in the hex key manually.

A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F

and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key

3. 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 Wireless Router or access point

from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that

security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you

will lose your wireless connection.

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128-Bit WEP Encryption

1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your

key manually by typing in the hex key manually.

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 instance:

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key

3. 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 Wireless Router or access point

from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that

security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you

will lose your wireless connection.

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Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), the

latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security

standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless

security is disabled. To enable security, you must first determine

which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click

“Security” on the Wireless tab.

WPA Setup

Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded

to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this User

Manual’s publication, a security patch download is available free

from Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating

system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin

Wireless G 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.

There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA

(with radius server). WPA-PSK (no server) uses a so-called

Pre-Shared key as the security key. A Pre-Shared key is a password

that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination

of letters, numbers, and other characters. Each client uses the same

key to access the network. Typically, this mode will be used in a

home environment.

WPA (with radius server) is a configuration wherein a radius server

distributes the keys to the clients automatically. This is typically used

in a business environment.

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Setting WPA-PSK (no server)

From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK

(no server)”.

2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will

have to be identical on the clients that you set up.

3. Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters

and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. 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”.

4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to

match these settings.

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Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings

If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients,

use this setting.

1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select

“WPA—Radius server)”.

2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting

will have to be identical on the clients that you set up

3. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius

Server” fields.

4. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field.

5. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are

distributed (in packets).

6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to

match these settings.

Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to

Use Security

Please Note: This section provides information on how to configure

your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security.

At this point, you should already have your Wireless Router or access

point set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless

connection, you will need to set your wireless notebook card and

wireless desktop card to use the same security settings.

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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a

64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP 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 wireless card.

2. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network

name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.

3. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”.

4. Ensure the check box “Network 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.

5. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box.

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. For 64-bit WEP,

you need to enter 10 keys. This Network key needs to match the key

you assign to your Wireless Router or access point.

6. Click “OK” to save the settings.

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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires

WPA-PSK (no server)

1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless

Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view

and configure more options of your wireless card.

2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from

the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.

3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK (No Server)”.

4. 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 keys. This Network

key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or

access point.

5. Click “OK” to save the settings.

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