Belkin F5D8636V2 N Wireless Modem Router User Manual Manual Part 2
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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/WPA2-Personal (PSK)
Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode. Typically, WPA2-Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home
environment. Please refer to the User Manual for more information about wireless security and different types of wireless security.
1. After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page under
“Wireless” and select “WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)” from the “Security
Mode” drop-down menu.
2. 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.
3. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP”, “AES”, or “TKIP+AES”. This
setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up.
4. 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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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-PSK. WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password
that is between eight and 39 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.
Setting WPA-PSK
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK”.
2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will
have to be identical on the clients that you set up.
3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 36 characters and
can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on
all of the clients that you set up.
4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match
these settings.
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3. 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.
Setting WEP Encryption
Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption
using the manual method described in the next section.
1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you 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.
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Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit
encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit
encryption. Please check your product to see which version you are
using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try
64-bit encryption.
Using 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.
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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.
Setting up an Allow Access List
1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of
computers allowed to connect to the wireless network.
2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (2), type in the MAC
address of the wireless computer you want to be able to access the
wireless network, then click “<<Add” (3).
3. Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have
been entered.
4. Click “Apply Changes” (4) to finish.
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Setting up a Deny Access List
The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access
to the wireless network. All others will.
1. Select the “Deny” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of
computers to be denied access to the wireless network.
2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (2), type in the MAC
address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the
wireless network, then click “<<Add” (3).
3. Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny access
to have been entered.
4. Click “Apply Changes” (4) to finish.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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”.
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.
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To enable this feature, select “MAC Address Filtering” and click “Enable
MAC Address Filtering” (1). Next, enter the MAC address of each
computer on your network by clicking in the space provided (2) and
entering the MAC address of the computer you want to add to the list.
Click “Add” (3), then “Apply Changes” (4) to save the settings. You can
have a MAC-address-filtering list of up to 32 computers.
Note: You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer
you are using to access the Router’s administrative functions (the
computer you are using now).
Setting MAC Address Filtering
The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you
to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer
attempting to access the 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) on your network to allow
network access to each.
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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”.
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.
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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 DNSSM service is ideal for a home website, file server, or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at work.
Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no matter how often your ISP changes it. When your IP address
changes, your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname.dyndns.org instead!
To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name, please visit http://www.dyndns.org.
Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client
You must register with DynDNS.org’s free update service before using
this feature. Once you have your registration, follow the directions below.
1. Select DynDNS.org from the “DDNS Service” drop-down box (1).
2. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (2).
3. Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field (3).
4. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with DynDNS.org in the
“Domain Name” field (4).
5. Click “Update Dynamic DNS” to update your IP address (5).
Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will
automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address.
You can also do this manually by clicking the “Update Dynamic DNS”
button (5).
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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.
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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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.
Utilities
The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router
and perform certain administrative functions.
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Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation
1. Click the “Restart Router” button.
2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.
3. 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.
4. 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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2. 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”.
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.
1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”.
3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.
4. The configuration is now saved.
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1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the
location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a
“.conf”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-
click on it.
Restoring a Previous Configuration
This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.
2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.
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3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the
configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”.
4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the
countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored.
The Router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type in
the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar 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.
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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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1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.
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:
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2. When the save is complete, you will see the following window.
Click “Close”.
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”.
3. 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”.
Updating the Router’s Firmware
1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that
allows you to select the location of the firmware update file.
2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by
double-clicking on the file name.
3. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”.
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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
4. 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”.
5. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Enabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE
SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote
management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings
from anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely
managing the Router. The first is to allow access to the Router from
anywhere on the Internet by selecting “Any IP address can remotely
manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any
computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen
where you need to type in the password of your Router.
The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely
manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use
this method, enter the IP address you know you 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.
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 8080.
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
enabled. If you want to disable this feature, simply select “Disable”
in the “UPnP Enabling” section of the “Utilities” page. Click “Apply
Changes” to save the change.
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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
1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.
2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).
3. Next to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router will
need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address
information in the table below. You will need to enter this information
into the Router.
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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X
1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This
will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.
5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will
appear. Click “Save”.
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network
settings are now configured for use with the Router.
Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.
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5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static
IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
You will need to enter this information into the Router.
3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.
4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see
“Manually” or “Using DHCP”. 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.
6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” (4),
then click “Apply Now”.
Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
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5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to
be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information
the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP
1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.
2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows
2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).
3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your
network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following
screen will appear:
6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” (1)
and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.
Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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3. If “Specify and 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.
4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3).
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me
1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties”
from the drop-down menu.
2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will
see the following window.
(1)
(2)
(3)
5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in
the chart.
6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es)
in the chart.
7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the
IP address tab. Click “OK”.
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network
settings are now configured for use with the Router.
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2. In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections: “Never dial
a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”,
and “Always dial my default connection”. If you can make a selection,
select “Never dial a connection”. If you cannot make a selection, go to
the next step.
In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-
Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section.
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select
“LAN Settings
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Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher
1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.
2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”.
In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”.
4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed
options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration
script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in
the “Internet Options” page.
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3. The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds. If, instead, a
window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon
labeled “SetupAssistant.exe”.
Problem:
Installation CD does not automatically start.
Solution:
If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with
the CD drive.
1. If the Setup Assistant screen does not appear within 15–20 seconds,
open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My
Computer” icon that is located on your desktop.
2. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant
Software CD has been placed in to start the installation.
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2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power
back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s Power light is on; it
should be solid green. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is
correctly connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet.
3. Ensure that you have a cable (use the cable included with the Router)
connected between (1) the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the
computer and (2) one of the LAN ports, labeled “1” through “4”, on the
back of the Router.
Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled
“Modem” on the back of the Router.
4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the
Setup Assistant.
4. If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled
“Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 74 of this User Manual)
for an alternate setup method.
Problem:
The Setup Assistant cannot find my Router.
Solution:
If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation
process, please check the following items:
1. 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.
If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router, reference
the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for
installation steps.
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Problem:
The Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet.
Solution:
If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet,
please check the following items:
1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant. If
the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the
“Troubleshoot” button in the lower, right-hand corner of the Setup
Assistant window.
2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you
have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user
names require that the ISP’s domain 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 alternate setup method.
Problem:
• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser
doesn’t work.
• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Router’s “Internet” light
is off and the “Modem” light is blinking.
Solution:
If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “Internet” light is off, and the
“Modem” light is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and
Router are not connected properly.
1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is
connected. We strongly recommend using the cable that was supplied
with your cable or DSL modem for this purpose. The cable should be
connected at one end to the Router’s “Modem” port, and at the other
end to the network port on your modem.
2. 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.
3. 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” light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.
4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.
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Problem:
• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser
doesn’t work.
• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Router’s “Modem” light
is on and the “Internet” light is blinking.
Solution:
If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “Modem” light is on, and the
“Internet” light 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 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.
Problem:
• The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.
• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “Modem” light on my
Router is blinking and the “Internet” light is solid.
Solution:
If the “Modem” light is blinking and the “Internet” light 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 and 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.
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3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of
wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of
“Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can connect to.
Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Solution:
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer,
please do the following:
1. Look at the lights on your Router. Your Belkin Router’s lights should be
as follows:
• The “Power” light should be on.
• The “Internet” light should be on and not blinking.
• The “Modem” light should be either on or blinking.
2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system
tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. If you are also using
a Belkin Wireless Card or Adapter with this Router, the tray icon should
look like this
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”.
Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.
Solution:
If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list,
please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:
1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list.
2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter
the network key. For more information regarding security, see the
section entitled “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” in this User Manual.
3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower, left-hand corner of
your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection to
the network.
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Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is
not listed.
Solution:
If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks”
in the wireless configuration utility, please attempt the following
troubleshooting steps:
1. Temporarily move your computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from
the Router. Close the wireless configuration 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 Router for Optimal
Performance” in this User Manual.
2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router through 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.
Problem:
My wireless network performance is inconsistent.
Data transfer is sometimes slow.
Signal strength is poor.
I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private
Network (VPN) connection.
Solution:
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. As a result, the typical indoor range of
your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that
connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the
Router or access point.
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest
temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from
the Router.
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These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be
ordered from Belkin directly.
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 titled
“Changing the Wireless Channel” on page 43 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.
Problem:
How do I extend the range of my wireless network?
Solution:
Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend
wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices:
• Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can effectively
double the coverage area of your wireless network. An access
point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by your
G Wireless Router, and is connected to the Router using either
an Ethernet cable or through your home’s power lines using two
Powerline Ethernet Adapters.
• For 802.11g (54g™) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless G
Range Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to
a Belkin G Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or
Powerline Ethernet Adapters.
For network/range extension information, please visit:
www.belkin.com/networking to find out more about:
Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (F5D7130)
Powerline Ethernet Adapter (F5D4070)
Powerline USB Adapter (F5D4050)
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4. 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 Wireless Router or Access Point
from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that
security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will
lose your wireless connection.
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.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security
on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point.
Solution:
1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.
Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless
Router or Access Point. (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1, the Access
Point’s default is 192.168.2.254.) 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.
2. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
3. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in your
hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the
“Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from
the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set
all of your clients to match these settings. A hex (hexadecimal) key is
a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit
WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.
For example:
C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key
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For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key
7. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings.
If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card, please consult the
manufacturer’s user manual for that wireless client card.
Problem:
Do Belkin products support WPA?
Solution:
Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers
and software that support it. At the time of this publication, a security
patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch works
only with the Windows XP operating system.
Download the patch here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-
ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en
You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless
802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support
site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s
patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin
wireless products.
Download the latest driver at http://web.belkin.com/support
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security
on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter).
Solution:
The client card must use the same key as the G Wireless Router or
access point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or access point uses
the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be
set to the exact same key.
1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless
Network Utility” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view
and configure more options of your client card.
2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility
will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced
features of the Belkin client card.
3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name
from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.
4. Under “Data Encryption”, select “WEP”.
5. Ensure the box “The key is provided for me automatically” at the
bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a
corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this
box needs to be checked.
6. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box.
IMPORTANT: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters
from A–F and 0–7. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This
network key needs to match the key you assign to your G Wireless
Router or access point.
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Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network.
Solution:
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK”.
2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will
have to be identical on the clients that you set up.
3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and
can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be
used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might
be something like: “Smith family network key”.
4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match
these settings.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for
a home network.
Solution:
Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access
point uses. For instance, if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in
the G Wireless Router or access point, the clients must also use that
same key.
1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless
Network Utility” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view
and configure more options of your client card.
2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility
will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced
features of the Belkin client card.
3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name
from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.
4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”.
5. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.
IMPORTANT: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters
from A-Z and 0-9. For WPA-PSK, you can enter eight to 63
characters. This network key needs to match the key you assign to
your G Wireless Router or access point.
6. Click “OK”, then “Apply” to save the settings.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a
business.
Solution:
1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless
Network Utility” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view
and configure more options of your client card.
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Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition
Enabling WPA-PSK
1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections”.
2. Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. The “Wireless Network
Connection Properties” screen appears. Ensure the “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings” box is checked.
3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button, and
you will see the client card properties screen.
4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network
Administration”.
5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have
to be identical to the G Wireless Router or access point that you set up.
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box.
2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility
will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced
features of the Belkin client card.
3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name
from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.
4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA”.
5. In the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by
your network administrator.
6. Click “OK”, then “Apply” to save the settings.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
and I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network.
Solution:
If you are NOT using a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless
Notebook Network Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled
software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for
Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-
ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en
Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports
WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from
their support site.
IMPORTANT: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to
63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same
key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
7. Click “OK” to apply settings.
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What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and draft
802 .11n?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which
transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on
the designation for certifying network standards. The most common
wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps;
802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and draft 802.11n works at
300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.
Wireless
Technology
G
(80 2.11g)
Enhanced
(1x1 draft
802 .11n)
N MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
N1 MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
Speed/Data
Rate*
Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps*
Frequency Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Compatibility Compatible with
80 2.11b/g
Compatible with
802.11b/g, draft
802.11n, and
Belkin G+ MIMO
Compatible with
draft 802.11n and
80 2.11b/g
Compatible with
draft 802.11n and
80 2.11b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft.* Up to 600 ft.* Up to 1,200 ft.* Up to 1,400 ft.*
Advantage Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing
Better coverage
and consistent
speed and range
Enhanced speed
and coverage
Leading edge—
best coverage
and throughput
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.
Technical Support
You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/
networking or www.belkin.com/support/.
Wireless Comparison Chart
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Technical Support
You can find technical-support information on our
website, www.belkin.com, by navigating to the tech-
support section.
If you want to contact technical support by phone,
please call the number you need from this list*:
*Local rates apply.
COUNTRY NUMBER INTERNET ADRESS
AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 www.belkin.com/nl/networking/
CZECH REPUBLIC 239 000 406 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
DENMARK 701 22 403 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
FINLAND 097 25 19 123 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
FRANCE 08 - 25 54 00 26 www.belkin.com/fr/networking/
GERMANY 0180 - 500 57 09 www.belkin.com/de/networking/
GREECE 00800 - 44 14 23 90 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
HUNGARY 06 - 17 77 49 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
ICELAND 800 8534 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
IRELAND 0818 55 50 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
ITALY 02 - 69 43 02 51 www.belkin.com/it/networking/
LUXEMBOURG 34 20 80 85 60 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
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€0.10 per minute www.belkin.com/nl/networking/
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POLAND 00800 - 441 17 37 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
PORTUGAL 707 200 676 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
RUSSIA 495 580 9541 www.belkin.com/networking/
SOUTH AFRICA 0800 - 99 15 21 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
SPAIN 902 - 02 43 66 www.belkin.com/it/networking/
SWEDEN 07 - 71 40 04 53 www.belkin.com/it/networking/
SWITZERLAND 08 - 48 00 02 19 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
UNITED KINGDOM 0845 - 607 77 87 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/
OTHER COUNTRIES +44 - 1933 35 20 00
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Restricted Use in Certain Countries Class 2 Equipment
For information on product disposal please refer to
http://environmental.belkin.com
http://www.belkin.com/doc/
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ýesky
[Czech]
[Belkin Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [F5D8636-4] je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a
dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede [Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [F5D8636-4] overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt [Belkin Ltd], dass sich das Gerät [F5D8636-4] in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab [Belkin Ltd] seadme [F5D8636-4] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, [Belkin Ltd], declares that this [F5D8636-4] is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente [Belkin Ltd] declara que el [F5D8636-4] cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ
[Greek]
ȂǼ ȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ [Belkin Ltd] ǻǾȁȍȃǼǿ ȅȉǿ [F5D8636-4] ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿ ȆȇȅȈ ȉǿȈ
ȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈ ǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈ Ȁǹǿ ȉǿȈ ȁȅǿȆǼȈ ȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈ ǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈ ȉǾȈ ȅǻǾīǿǹȈ 1999/5/ǼȀ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente [Belkin Ltd] déclare que l'appareil [F5D8636-4] est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente [Belkin Ltd] dichiara che questo [F5D8636-4] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklarƝ, ka [F5D8636-4 / iekƗrtas tips] atbilst DirektƯvas 1999/5/EK
bnjtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviǐ
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo [Belkin Ltd] deklaruoja, kad šis [F5D8636-4] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart [Belkin Ltd] dat het toestel [F5D8636-4l] in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, [Belkin Ltd], jiddikjara li dan [F5D8636-4] jikkonforma mal-ƫtiƥijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti oƫrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, [Belkin Ltd] nyilatkozom, hogy a [F5D8636-4] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish]
Niniejszym [Belkin Ltd] oĞwiadcza, Īe [F5D8636-4] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz
pozostaáymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
[Belkin Ltd] declara que este [F5D8636-4] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
[I Belkin Ltd] izjavlja, da je ta [F5D8636-4] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi doloþili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
[Belkin Ltd] týmto vyhlasuje, že [F5D8636-4] spĎĖa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish]
[Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F5D8636-4] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar Belkin Ltd] att denna [F5D8636-4] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Hér með lýsir [Belkin Ltd] yfir því að [F5D8636-4] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur,
sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk
[Norwegian]
[Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved at utstyret [F5D8636-4] er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such
as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,
or system equipment modification or alteration.
How to get service.
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:
1. Contact Belkin Tech Support at the number listed on page 93,
within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct
you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to
proceed with your claim.
What this warranty covers.
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of
this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design,
assembly, material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is.
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.
What will we do to correct problems?
Product Warranty.
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product
free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin
reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice,
and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such
discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or
replace the product (for example, because it has been discontinued),
Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of
another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase
price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as
discounted by its natural use.
What is not covered by this warranty?
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product
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How state law relates to the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN,
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING
OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All
costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion,
that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin
may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to
inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any,
of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment
must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated
under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in
the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through
11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Part 68 REQUIREMENTS
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules
and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
bottom of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identifier in the
format US: BKCDL01BF5D7634V2. If requested, this
number must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices
that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive
RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices
not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but
not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five
(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may
be connected to a line, as determined by the total
RENs, contact the local telephone company. For
products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for
this product is part of the product identifier that has the
format US: BKCDL01BF5D7634V2. The digits
represented by 01 are the REN without a decimal
point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products,
the REN is separately shown on the label.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and telephone network must comply
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. See installation
instructions for details.
If your equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in
advance. But if advance notice is not practical, you will
be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your
telephone company may make changes in it is
facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that
could affect the proper functioning of your equipment.
If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone
service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone
equipment, Please contact the following address and
phone number for information on obtaining service or
repairs.
The telephone company may ask that you disconnect
this equipment from the network until the problem has
been corrected or until you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service
provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs.
COMPANY:
Belkin International, Inc.
ADDRESS:
501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220-5221
TEL NO:
1 (310) 604-2315
Belkin Ltd.
Express Business Park
Shipton Way, Rushden
NN10 6GL, United Kingdom
Belkin Iberia
C/ Anabel Segura, 10 planta baja, Of. 2
28108, Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain
Belkin SAS
130 rue de Silly
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt,
France
Belkin Italy & Greece
Via Carducci, 7
Milano 20123
Italy
Belkin GmbH
Hanebergstrasse 2
80637 Munich
Germany
Belkin B.V.
Boeing Avenue 333
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk,
Netherlands
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