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N Wireless

Router

1. Introduction

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Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Placement of your N Wireless Router

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2. Product Overview

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Product Features

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3. Knowing your Router

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Package Contents

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System Requirements

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Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

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4. Connecting and Configuring your Router

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5. Alternate Setup Method

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6. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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Changing LAN Settings

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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

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Setting WPA Security

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Setting WEP Encryption

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Using the Access Point Mode

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Setting MAC Address Control

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Configuring the Firewall

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Using Dynamic DNS

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Utilities

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Restarting the Router

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Updating the Firmware

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7. Manually Configuring Network Settings

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8. Recommended Web Browser Settings

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9. Troubleshooting

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Table of Contents

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. Please be sure to read

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

section entitled “Placement of your N Wireless Router” on the next page. 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 Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin

Wireless Network:

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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

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Easy installation –

Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes

setup simple

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Flexibility –

set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home

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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

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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 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.

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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

functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at

its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

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 other, and are positioned vertically (toward the

ceiling). If your Router itself is positioned vertically, point the

antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.

• 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.

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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).

Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after

attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• Try 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 900MHz or 5GHz

cordless phone.

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.

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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.

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For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site

Survey and wireless channel information included with your

wireless network card. See your network card’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:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to

connect remotely to an office network

• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online

(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by

another cable or DSL service

• Most online banking websites

• 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.

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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website

www.belkin.com/networking

or call Belkin Technical Support at:

US: 877-736-5771

310-898-1100 ext. 2263

UK: 0845 607 77 87

Australia: 1800 235 546

New Zealand: 0800 235 546

Singapore: 800 616 1790

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

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, 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 from 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.

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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 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.

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 23).

Product Overview

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.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected

data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment.

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 enter these MAC

addresses into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

and you can control access to your network.

Package Contents

• Belkin N Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

• Network Status Display Guide

• Wireless Security Setup Guide

System Requirements

• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem

with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

• A computer running Windows

2000, XP, or Vista

; or

Mac OS

X v10.x

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

• Internet browser

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Knowing your Router

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the

cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and

utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT

of the Router to provide you with information about network activity

and status. See the Network Status Display Guide for more

detailed information.

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(B)

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(E)

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A. Wireless Security

OFF

Wireless security is off

Solid Blue

Wireless security is on

B. Wireless-Computer Status

OFF

Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue

Wireless computer is connected to

the Router

Blinking Amber

Problem with wireless computer

connecting properly to the Router

C. Wired-Computer Status

OFF

Wired computer is not present

Solid Blue

Wired computer is connected to

the Router

Blinking Amber

Problem with wired computer connecting

properly to the Router

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D. 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

E. Modem Status

This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected

properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.

OFF

Router is NOT connected to modem

Solid Blue

Router is connected to modem and

functioning properly

Blinking Amber

Problem with modem

F. 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 “Disconnect after x

minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring

the status of your Router’s connection.

OFF

Router is NOT connected to the Internet

Blinking Amber

Router is attempting to connect to

the Internet

Solid Blue

Router is connected to the Internet

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G. Push Button

- White

This button is set aside for future upgradeable features. Please

check for the latest firmware updates at www.belkin.com/support.

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, with onboard LEDs on the connectors.

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.

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J. 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. 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.

K. Power Jack

– Black

Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.

Connecting and Configuring your Router

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

• Belkin N Wireless Router

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

• Network Status Display Guide

• Wireless Security Setup Guide

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.

Ethernet

USB

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 cable or DSL modem and

that the Internet 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.

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Step 1

Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation

Guide (QIG)

Unplug your modem’s power

cord. Put the Router next to

the modem. Raise the Router’s

antennas.

Locate the networking cable

that connects your modem and

computer. Unplug that cable from

your modem, and plug it into

any gray port on the back of

the Router.

Find your new networking cable

(included in the box with your

Router) and connect it to the

yellow port on the back of the

Router. Connect the other end to

your modem, in the port that’s

now free.

Plug in your modem’s power cord.

Wait 60 seconds for the modem

to start up. Plug the Router’s

power supply into the black port

on the back. Plug the other end

into the wall outlet.

Wait 20 seconds for the Router to

start up. Look at the display on

the front of the Router. Make sure

the “Wired” and “Router” icons

are lit up in blue. If they are not,

recheck your connections.

modem

router

computer

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Step 2

Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software

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.

Insert the CD into your computer.

The Setup Assistant will

automatically appear on your

computer’s screen within 15

seconds. Click on “Go” to run

the Setup Assistant. Follow the

instructions there.

IMPORTANT:

Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.

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.

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Confirmation Screen

Verify that you have completed all QIG

steps by checking the box to the right

of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue.

Progress Screen

Setup Assistant will show you a

progress screen each time a step in

the setup has been completed.

1.1

Checking Settings

The Setup Assistant will now

examine your computer’s network

settings and gather information

needed to complete the Router’s

connection to the Internet.

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1.2

Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now

verify your hardware connection.

1.3

Naming your Wireless Network

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.

Click “Next” to continue.

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1.4

Requesting Internet Account

Info (if needed)

If your Internet account requires

a login and password, you will

be prompted with a screen similar

to the one on the left. Select

your country or ISP from the

drop-down boxes.

1.5

Configuring the Router

The Setup Assistant will now

configure your Router by

sending data to the Router

and restarting it. Wait for the

on-screen instructions.

Note:

Do not disconnect any

cable or power off the Router

while the Router is rebooting.

Doing so will render your

Router inoperable.

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1.6

Checking Internet Connection

We are almost done. The Setup

Assistant will now check your

connection to the Internet.

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 “Exit the Assistant” and then

click “Next”.

Troubleshooting

If the Setup Assistant is not able to

connect to the Internet, you will

see this screen. Follow the on-screen

instructions to go through the

troubleshooting steps.

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1.7

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.

Congratulations

Once you have verified that your other

wired and wireless computers are

properly connected, your network is set

up and working. You can now surf the

Internet. Click “Next” to take you back

to the main menu.

Alternate Setup Method

Step 1

Hardware Connections – Follow the

Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

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 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.

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Logging into the Router

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.

Logging out of the Router

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”.

Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

The home page is the first page you will see when you access the

Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page (shown on the next

page) shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All

advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.

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1. Quick-Navigation 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 purple 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”.

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5. Internet-Status Indicator

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 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. 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.

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 NAT, 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 > LAN Settings” refers to the “LAN Settings” page.

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Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet

Service Provider (ISP)

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

connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable

of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have

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

type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.

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.

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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

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next to your connection type and then clicking “Next”

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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

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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

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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.

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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP

A static IP address connection type is less common than other

connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will

need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This

information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your

ISP left with you. Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes”

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. After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will

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

1. IP Address

(1)

Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.

2. Subnet Mask

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Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.

3. ISP Gateway Address

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Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE

Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a

DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to

log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your

home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also

use PPPoE.

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.

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1. User Name

This space is provided to type in your user name that was

assigned by your ISP.

2. Password

Type in your password and retype 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...

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.

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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”

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. After you apply the changes, the Internet Status

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

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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.

The following becomes visible when you deselect “Get IP by DHCP”.

4. Service IP Address

Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.

5. My IP Address

Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

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6. My Subnet Mask

Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

7. Default Gateway

Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID

(default gateway), leave this blank.

8. 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.

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Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra

BigPond User

[Australia Only]. Your user name and password are provided to you

by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state

from the drop-down menu

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will automatically fill in your login server

IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided

here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a

check in the box next to “User decide login server manually”

(4)

and

type in the address next to “Login Server”

(5)

. When you have entered

all of your information, click “Apply Changes”

(7)

. After you apply the

changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if

your Router is set up properly.

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1. Select your State

Select your state from the drop-down menu

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. The “Login

Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP address.

If for some reason this address does not match the address

that Telstra has given, you can manually enter the login server

address. See “User decide login server manually”

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2. User Name

Provided by your ISP. Type in your user name here

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3. Password

Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password”

box

(3)

to confirm it.

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4. User Decide Login Server Manually

If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your

State” drop-down menu

(1)

, you may manually enter the login

server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User

decide login server manually”

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and type in the address next to

“Login Server”

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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

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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”

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to save

the settings.

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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 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.

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)

save the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed

to the MAC address you specified.

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Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based

Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not

type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the

“Enter” key.

You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.

Viewing the LAN Settings

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab

(1)

will take you to the LAN tab’s

header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To

view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on

“LAN Settings”

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or to view the list of connected computers, click on

“DHCP client list”

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Changing LAN Settings

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

and changed here.

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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 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 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. 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”.

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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 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.

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.

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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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

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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”

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button will update the list. If

there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

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

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

name or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption

security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an

access point.

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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)

and click “Apply Changes”

(2)

. The change is

immediate. If you make 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.

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Note:

Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates

from the “Utilities > Firmware update” page. Newer firmware can fix

problems, add wireless features, and/or improve wireless performance

(see page 66).

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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”

on the next page). 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 modes. There are

several modes.

Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.

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.

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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.

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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.

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802.11n only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draft

802.11n-compliant devices to join the network, keeping out

802.11g and 802.11b devices.

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Using the Bandwidth Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes.

There are several modes available:

20MHz only

Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This

mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and

802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant

devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only

operation might solve some wireless problems.

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.

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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 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.

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 Router is equipped with the latest security standard called

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2). It also supports the legacy security

standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). 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.

The Router features WPA2, which is the second generation of the

WPA-based 802.11i standard. It offers a higher level of wireless

security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods.

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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

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.

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Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)

Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK)

mode and WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. Typically, WPA2-Personal

(PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while

WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment

where an external radius server distributes the network key to the

clients automatically. Your Router supports WPA2-Personal (PSK).

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.

“Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP”, “AES”, or “TKIP+AES”.

This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that

you set up.

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 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.

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IMPORTANT:

Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work

with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to

the Router.

Setting WPA Security

Note:

To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be

equipped with software that supports WPA. At the time this User Manual

was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free

download. This patch works only with Windows XP.

Your Router supports WPA-Personal (PSK), which uses what is known

as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the security key. A pre-shared 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 key to access the network. Typically this is the mode

that will be used in a home environment.

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Setting WPA-PSK

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

(PSK)”.

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

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

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.

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

match these settings.

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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.

Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you

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.

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.

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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 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 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. 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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Using the Access Point Mode

Note:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users

only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network

access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature

and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to

be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the

rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address

is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be

customized for your need.

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.

Set your IP settings to match your network. Click

“Apply Changes”.

Connect a cable from the “Modem” port on the Router to your

existing network.

The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router’s

Web-Based 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.

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Setting MAC Address Control

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 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 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.

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Setting up an Allow Access List

Select the “Allow” radio button

(1)

to begin setting up a list of

computers allowed to connect to the wireless network.

Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank

(3)

, type in the

MAC address of the wireless computer you want to be able to

access the wireless network, then click “<<Add”

(4)

Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add

have been entered.

Click “Apply Changes”

(5)

to finish.

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.

Select the “Deny” radio button

)

to begin setting up a list of

computers to be denied access to the wireless network.

Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank

(3)

, type in the

MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access

to the wireless network, then click “<<Add”

(4)

Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny

access to have been entered.

Click “Apply Changes”

(5)

to finish.

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Configuring the 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

• Fragment flooding

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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> System Settings> Time Zone”.

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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.

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”.

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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 names, 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.

Select DynDNS as the “DDNS Service”

(1)

Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field

(2)

Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field

(3).

Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with DynDNS.org

in the “Domain Name” field

(4).

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

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Blocking an ICMP Ping

Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential

victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving

a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that

something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it

will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens your

Router’s security level.

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To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping”

(1)

and click

“Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping.

Utilities

The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the

Router and perform certain administrative functions.

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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

Click the “Restart

Router” button.

The following message

will appear. Click “OK”.

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.

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.

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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.

Click the “Restore

Defaults” button.

The following message

will appear. Click “OK”.

The following message

will appear. Restoring

the defaults includes

restarting the Router.

It can take up to 60

seconds. It is important

not to turn the power

to the Router off during

the restart.

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.

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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.

Click “Save”. A window

called “File Download”

will open. Click “Save”.

A window 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”.

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When the save is

complete, you will see

the window below.

Click “Close”.

The configuration is

now saved.

Restoring a Previous Configuration

This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.

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.

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You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.

A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for

the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”.

A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the

countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be

restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If

not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the

navigation bar of your browser.

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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.

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.

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Downloading a New Version of Firmware

If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of

firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below:

To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.

A window will open that allows you to select the location where

you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can

name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure

to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later.

When you have selected the location, click “Save”.

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

In the “Firmware

Update” page, click

“Browse”. A window

will open that allows

you to select the

location of the firmware

update file.

Browse to the firmware

file you downloaded.

Select the file by

double-clicking on the

file name.

When the save is complete, you will see the following window.

Click “Close”.

The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware,

follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.

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The “Update Firmware”

box will now display

the location and name

of the firmware file you

just selected. Click

“Update”.

You will be asked if you

are sure you want to

continue. Click “OK”.

You will see one more message. This message tells you that

the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the

firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted.

Click “OK”.

A 60-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.

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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.

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.

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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, 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.

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 IP.

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 will 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.

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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.

Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)

Note:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced

users only.

Before enabling this function,

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE

ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD

. Network Address Translation (NAT) is

the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned

by your ISP with the other computers on your network. This function

should only be used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or

you need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. If you

have a single IP address and you turn NAT off, the computers on your

network will not be able to access the Internet. Other problems may

also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect your firewall functions.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x

Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and

select “TCP/IP”.

You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In”

or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu

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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.

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

This will tell the

computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

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.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X

Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

Select “Network”

(1)

from the “System Preferences” menu.

Select “Built-in Ethernet”

(2)

next to “Show” in the

Network menu.

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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.

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.

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.

Manually Configuring Network Settings

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

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 “Properties” button. The

following screen will appear:

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(2)

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If “Use the following IP address”

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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.

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.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me

Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select

“Properties” from the drop-down menu.

Select “TCP/IP Settings” for your installed network adapter. You

will see the following window.

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(2)

(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.

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

tab

(3)

Click the “Gateway” tab

(2)

. Write the gateway address down in

the chart.

Click the “DNS Configuration” tab

(1)

. Write the DNS address(es)

in the chart.

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

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

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.

Microsoft

Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher

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

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.

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

select “LAN Settings…”.

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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

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

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

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

to the Internet”.

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.

If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen does not appear within

15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking

on the “My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop.

Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant

CD has been placed in to start the installation.

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”.

If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section

titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 74 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 check the following items:

If the 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.

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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.

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.

Try shutting down 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.

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:

Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant.

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 74 of this User

Manual for an alternative setup method).

Troubleshooting

•

The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web

browser doesn’t work.

•

I 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.

Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router

is connected. The cable should 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.

Troubleshooting

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•

The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web

browser doesn’t work.

•

I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on

my Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking.

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.

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.

If you 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 and the

settings are entered properly. Please refer to the section entitled

“Alternate Setup Method” for details on changing this setting.

You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific

requirements of your ISP. To search our knowledge base for

ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and

type in “ISP”.

If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these

settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Troubleshooting

•

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

firewall 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.

Troubleshooting

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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer,

please check the following items:

Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router,

the lights should be as follows:

• The “router” LED should be on.

• The “modem” light should be on, and not blinking.

• The “internet” LED should be on, and not blinking.

• The “Wireless” light should be on, not blinking.

Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the

system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.

The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of

wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have

a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can

connect to.

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”.

Troubleshooting

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name

is listed.

If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list,

please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:

Click on the correct network name in the “Available

Networks” list.

If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will

need to enter the network key. For more information regarding

security, see the section entitled “Changing the Wireless

Security Settings”.

Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower, left-hand corner

of your screen should turn green, indication of a successful

connection to the network.

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name

is not listed.

If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks” in

the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:

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.

Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network

cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is

enabled. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel

and SSID” configuration page.

If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these

steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Troubleshooting

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• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.

• Data transfer is sometimes slow.

• Signal strength is poor.

• 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 43

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 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.

Troubleshooting

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

security on my Belkin Router.

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 page.

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

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:

C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4

= 128-bit key

Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Wireless 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.

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