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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Modem 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 Modem Router” on page 3.

benefits of a Home Network

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

your home

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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

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

connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

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 Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let

you expand your network to include devices such as printers and

gaming consoles

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Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant application makes

setup simple

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No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of

retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

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

networking devices from anywhere in your home

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 Modem 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.

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.

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.

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Placement of your N Wireless Modem Router

Important factors for Placement and setup

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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:

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.

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Refrigerators

Washers and/or dryers

Metal cabinets

1. Router Placement

Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as

close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.

Large aquariums

Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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):

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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).

4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as

apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless

networks nearby that can conflict with yours.

3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending

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

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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Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your

wireless-enabled computers.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 Universal Range Extender/Access Point.

If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz

cordless phone.

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5. secure Connections, VPNs, and aol

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and

are used where security is important. Secure connections include:

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.

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

remotely to an office network

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.

The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),

which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another

cable or DSL service

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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Most online banking websites

Many commercial websites that require a user name and password

to access your account

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Product features

sPI firewall

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 Modem Router an ideal solution for your

home or small office network.

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.

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, and

Vista^®. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter

that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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built-In dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (dHCP)

MaC address filtering

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.

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.

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, Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5. 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 27).

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.

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Package Contents

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Belkin N Wireless Modem Router

Quick Installation Guide

Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

RJ11 Telephone Cord

RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Micro filter*

Power Supply

User Manual in CD

Network Status Display Guide

Security Guide

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

purchase one

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Internet Connection settings

system Requirements

The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Providers

(ISP) in each country to help you set up your Router quickly. If your ISP

is not on the list, please collect the following information from your ISP

before setting up the Router:

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An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting

the Router

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At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

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Internet connection protocol: _________ (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic

IP, Static IP)

No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP

addresses to computers and devices

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

Virtual circuit: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) __________

(a number between 0 and 255)

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Internet browser

setup assistant software system Requirements

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VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) __________

(a number between 1 and 65535)

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A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; or Mac OS X

v10.4 and v10.5

For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name

_____________ and password _______________

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Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM

Internet browser

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

Subnet Mask ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

Default Gateway Server ___ . ___ . ___ .

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IP address for Domain Name Server ___ . ___ . ___ . ___

(If given by your ISP)

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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.

1. security

OFF

Wireless security is OFF

Wireless security is ON

WPS sync is in progress

Solid Blue

Flashing Blue

2. Wireless-Computer status

OFF

Wireless computer is not present

Wireless computer is connected

to the Router

Solid Blue

Problem with wireless computer

connecting properly to the Router

Blinking Amber

3. Wired-Computer status

OFF

Wired computer is not present

Wired computer is connected to

the Router

Solid Blue

Problem with wired computer

connecting to the Router currently

Blinking Amber

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4. Router/Power status

6. Internet 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.

Router is NOT connected to

the Internet

OFF

Router is attempting to

connect to the Internet

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

Router is connected to

the Internet

OFF

Router is off

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue

Router is booting up

Router is on and ready

Router is not connected to

the Internet

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.

5. adsl line status

This icon lights in blue to indicate that your Router is connected properly

to the ADSL. It turns amber when problem is detected.

Router is NOT connected to a

functioning ADSL line

OFF

7. WPs Push button

Router is attempting to connect to

the ADSL line

Blinking Blue

This button is for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature. Refer to the

“Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section for more details.

Router is connected to an ADSL

Solid Blue

service and is functioning properly

Blinking Amber

Problem with ADSL line

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8. Connection to adsl

– Gray

10. Reset button

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

port. An RJ11 telephone cord is provided in the package.

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.

9. Connections to Wired Computers

– Yellow

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. Resetting the Router

Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router will

momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the

“Router” 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

“Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes

solid again, the restore is complete.

11. Power Jack – Black

Connect the included 15V/0.8A DC power supply to this jack.

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

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 Windows

2000 or XP computer be connected directly to your ADSL 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

v10.4 and v10.5, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup

Method” section of this User Manual.

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Belkin N Wireless Modem Router

RJ11 Telephone Cord

RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

Power Supply

Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

User Manual on CD

Micro Filter (if your ISP line requires)

Quick Installation Guide

Security Guide

Network Status Display Guide

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step 1: Hardware Connections

1.1 brand-New setup

Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem. If you are

replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “Replacing an

Existing Modem or Modem Router”, starting on page 15.

Note: Some ADSL connections require a micro filter. Your ADSL provider

can tell you if you need one. Belkin includes a micro filter in regions

known to use them. You may or may not have received one in your box.

1. Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to your

computer. Raise the Router’s antennas.

4. Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port labeled

“Power” on the back of your Router.

2. Retrieve the yellow RJ45 cable that was included with your

Router. First, connect one end to any yellow port labeled “Wired”

on the back of your Router. Then, connect the other end to the

networking port on the back of your computer.

5. 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.

3. Retrieve the included gray RJ11 phone cord. Connect one end to

the gray port labeled “ADSL line” on the back of your Router. Then

connect the other end to your ADSL connection (either a wall jack

or an ADSL splitter).

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ADSL

LAN

1.2 Replacing an existing Modem or Modem Router

Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router

that you will be replacing with your new Router.

3. Locate the cable that connects your old modem to the ADSL wall

jack. Unplug it from your old modem and then connect it to the

gray port labeled “ADSL line” on the back of your Router.

Important: Please unplug the power adapter of your old modem from

your wall outlet first.

4. Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port labeled

“Power” on the back of your Router.

1. Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to

your old modem. Raise the Router’s antennas. Unplug your old

modem’s power cord.

5. 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 in blue. If they are not, recheck your connections.

2. Locate the cable that connects your old modem to your computer.

Unplug that cable from your old modem, and plug it into any

yellow port labeled “Wired” on the back of your new Router.

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step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software

select Country

1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer

Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue.

at this time.

Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on

your computer.

2. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will

automatically appear on your computer’s screen within

15 seconds. Click on “Setup Assistant” to run the Setup

Assistant. Follow the instructions there.

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.

IMPoRTaNT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Step 1.1B.

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Confirmation screen

Progress screen

Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the

right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue.

Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the

setup has been completed.

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2.1 Checking settings

2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

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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2.3 Naming your Wireless Network

2.4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed)

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.

Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes.

If the Router is capable of “High Speed Mode”, this option will be

checked. You can turn off this option later using the Bandwidth Switch

described in this User Manual (see page 44). Click “Next” to continue.

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If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be

prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next”

to continue.

2.5 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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2.6 Checking Internet Connection

Congratulations

We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your

connection to the Internet.

You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see

the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the

Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going

to any website.

You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and

wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next”. If

you decide to add computers to your Router later, select “Finish—

return to Main Menu” and then click “Next”.

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Troubleshooting

If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the

troubleshooting steps.

2.7 optional: assistance Connecting other Computers

This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless

computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are

properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now

surf the Internet. Click “Next” to return to the main menu.

step 3: set Up Wireless security – Run the Security Assistant Software

Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that

you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your

network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security

Assistant will guide you through the process. Click “Security Assistant”

and follow the on-screen instructions.

IMPoRTaNT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Steps 1.1B and 1.2B.

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Progress screen

3.1 Picking the security Type

The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step

has been completed.

Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next”

to continue.

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3.2 Creating a Network Key

3.3 Transferring the Key

Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click “Next”

to continue.

After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the

network key to each of your wireless computers. Click on “Transfer Key”

if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions, or click

on “Print” to print the information. Manually enter it to each wireless

computer. Then, click “Next” to continue.

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3.4 Verifying the Connection

Congratulations

If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click

“Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one

computer” and click “Next”. Then, follow on-screen instructions.

Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly

connected, your wireless network is set up and secured. You now can

run your network wirelessly and securely. Click “Finish” to take you back

to the main menu.

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step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation guide

See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section.

step 2: set your Computer’s Network settings to Work with a dHCP server

See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.

step 3: Configuring the Router Using the 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

logging out of 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.

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”.

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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 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

6. Connect/disconnect buttons

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.

Use these buttons to manually connect or disconnect your ADSL

connection as needed.

7. language

Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface. Select a

desirable language by clicking one of the available languages.

2. Home button

8. Version Info

The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this

button will take you back to the home page.

Shows the firmware version, boot version, hardware version, and serial

number of the Router.

3. Help button

9. laN settings

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.

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.

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

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”.

10. 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.

11. features

Shows the status of the Router’s firewall, wireless, and UPnP, Remote

Management 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.

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 “Not Connected” in

RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to

the settings of the Router.

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12. adsl Info

Connection Type

Shows the ADSL status and transmission rates.

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

connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP:

13. Page Name

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PPPoE

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.

PPPoA

step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet

service Provider (IsP)

Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged)

Static IP (IPoA)

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.

Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing)

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

next to your connection type and then clicking “Next”

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setting your IsP Connection Type to PPPoe or PPPoa

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices. It requires a user name and password to

access the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet. PPPoA (PPP over ATM) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly implemented in the UK.

Select PPPoE or PPPoA and click “Next”. Then enter the information provided by your ISP, and click “Apply Changes” to activate your settings.

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

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

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

4. service Name (optional) – A service name is rarely required by an

ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave

this blank.

5. IP assigned by IsP

1) for the dynamic IP connection – Select “Yes” if your ISP

instructed you to use Dynamic IP.

2) for the static IP connection – Select “No” if your ISP

instructed you to use Static IP.

– IP Address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for the

Router WAN interface.

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6. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

setting your Connection Type to dynamic/fixed IP (1483 bridged)

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

This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network

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

ISP’s DHCP server or accept a fixed IP address assigned by your ISP.

7. encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type (supplied by

your ISP) tospecify how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM

transport layer.

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

only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads.

llC: PPPoA Logical Link Control allows multiple protocols running

over one virtual circuit (more overhead).

8. MTU – Enter the MUT value for your ISP.

9. disconnect after of x minutes of no activity – Checking the box

and enter the number of minute that you want the modem router to

auto disconnect after no activity. After this time has been exceeded,

the connection will be terminated.

Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back

to the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”. Or click

any of the Quick-Navigation links for other options. Your new settings

will not be saved unless your click “Apply Changes”.

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for dynamic IP connection:

for static IP connection:

1. IP assigned by IsP – Select “Yes” if your ISP instructed you to use

Dynamic IP.

1. IP assigned by IsP – Select “No” if your ISP instructed you to use

fixed IP.

2. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

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

your ISP.

2. IP address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for the Router

WAN interface.

3. subnet Mask – Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP.

3. encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

4. default gateway – Enter a default gateway IP address assigned by

Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back

to the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”; or click

any of the Quick-Navigation links for other options. Your new settings

will not be saved unless you click “Apply Changes”.

your ISP.

5. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

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

your ISP.

6. encapsulation – Select the LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back to

the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”. Or click any of

the Quick-Navigation links for other options. Your new settings will not

be saved unless your click “Apply Changes”.

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setting your IsP Connection Type to static IP (IPoa)

This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”, which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to the Internet.

1. WaN IP address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for the

Router WAN interface.

2. subnet Mask – Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP.

3. Use static default gateway – Enter a default gateway IP address.

If the Router cannot find the destination address within its local

network, it will forward the packets to the default gateway assigned

by your ISP.

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

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

your ISP.

5. encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back

to the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”. Or click

any of the Quick-Navigation links for other options. Your new settings

will not be saved unless your click “Apply Changes”.

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setting your Connection Type to Modem only (disable Internet sharing)

In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on your

computers in order to access the Internet.

1. enable bridge service – Check this box to enable bridge service

2. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

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

3. encapsulation – Select the LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

Click “Apply Changes” to save and activate your settings. To go back to

the original settings before saving, click “Clear Changes”. Or click any of

the Quick-Navigation links for other options. Your new settings will not

be saved unless your click “Apply Changes”.

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setting Custom domain Name server (dNs) settings

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

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

IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require

you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from

ISP” box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific

DNS address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you

may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS

address for your connection to work properly. If your connection

type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter

a DNS address. Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked. To

enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP”

box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided. Click “Apply

Changes” (2) to save the settings

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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.

Viewing the laN settings

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s

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

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

“LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on

“DHCP client list” (3).

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

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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

4. IP Pool

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:

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.

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

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.

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

feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask

if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask

unless you have a specific reason to do so. The default setting is

“255.255.255.0”.

3. dHCP server

The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by

assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically.

The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if

necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static

IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP

server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.

6. local domain Name (optional)

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

Configuring the Wireless Network settings

You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are

connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the

computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one),

and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network interface card (NIC).

Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If there have been

any changes, the list will be updated.

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)

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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_ADSL_” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router.

Your network name will look something like “Belkin_N_ADSL_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

1) off

There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—

in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), Australia, and most of Asia,

there are 13. In 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.

This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless

devices can join the network. Turning off the wireless function of your

Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from

home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the wireless feature

of the Router at a certain time.

2) 802.11g

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11g- and

802.11b-compliant devices to join the network. N/draft 802.11n devices

will operate at the 802.11g speed only.

extension Channel

The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary

channel to double the bandwidth (see the “Using the Bandwidth Switch”

section on the next page). An appropriate extension channel will be

displayed when operating in 40MHz mode (see the “Using the Wireless

Mode Switch” section below). The channel can be changed if necessary.

3) 802.11b & 802.11g & 802.11n

Setting the Router to this mode will allow N/draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and

802.11b-compliant devices to join the network.

4) 802.11n

Using the Wireless Mode switch

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.

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.

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Using the bandwidth switch

Protected Mode switch

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

There are several modes available:

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.

1) 20MHz/40MHz

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. Set the Router to this mode

for higher performance.

802.11e/WMM (Wi-fi Multimedia™) Qos

2) 20MHz

WMM, based on 802.11e QoS (Quality of Service), prioritizes important

data on your network, such as multimedia content and voice-over-IP

(VoIP), so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the

network. This feature requires other wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi

phones or wireless laptops, to support WMM for best results.

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. This is the default mode for the Router.

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.

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Changing the Wireless security settings

Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired

Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network.

WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically

configure network names and strong WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By default, your Router does not ship with security enabled. You may

automatically configure the security settings using WPS. To change the security settings manually, you will need to determine which standard you

want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab.

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Using Wi-fi Protected setup

WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It does not provide

additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your

wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration

(PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless

network. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your

Router for three seconds. Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client

device within two minutes. Refer to your client’s documentation on this

procedure. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS. The

client has now been securely added to your wireless network.

PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that

is associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the GUI shown below.

Enter the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed

through this GUI). The client will be automatically enrolled into your

wireless network within two minutes.

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1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.

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.

2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a

wireless client wishing to access your network must supply an 8-digit

PIN to the Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS

handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes.

3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the

Router’s PIN to the registrar. Click “Generate New PIN” to change the

PIN from the default value. Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset the

PIN value.

WPa2 Requirements

4. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method

to connect to a WPS network. Push the PBC button located on the

back of the Router for three seconds, and then initiate the PBC on the

client device. Alternatively, push the “Start PBC” soft button to start

this process.

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

5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security

settings if not using WPS.

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:

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.

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 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.

IMPoRTaNT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated

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

connection to the Router.

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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 39 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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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.

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.

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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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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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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).

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

been entered.

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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.

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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).

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

to have been entered.

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4. Click “Apply Changes” (4) 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:

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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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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Configuring Internal forwarding settings

Choosing an application

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.

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

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”.

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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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.

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).

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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^SMservice 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

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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).

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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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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.

To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click

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

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Utilities

Restarting the Router

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

and perform certain administrative functions.

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.

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Restarting the Router to Restore Normal operation

1. Click the “Restart Router” button.

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.

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.

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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.

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”.

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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Restoring a Previous Configuration

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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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”.

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

Click “Close”.

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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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.

The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of

the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.

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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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”.

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.

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.

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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

enabling/disabling UPnP

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.

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.

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.

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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”.

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.

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

“Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).

(1)

(2)

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

will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

Manually Configuring Network settings in Mac os X

1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

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

appear. Click “Save”.

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

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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

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.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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Manually Configuring Network settings in Windows 98 or Me

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.

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

from the drop-down menu.

4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3).

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

see the following window.

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.

(1)

(3)

(2)

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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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”.

2. In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections: “Never dial

a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”,

and “Always dial my default connection”. If you can make a selection,

select “Never dial a connection”. If you cannot make a selection, go to

the next step.

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

“LAN Settings

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

options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration

script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in

the “Internet Options” page.

Netscape^®Navigator^®4.0 or Higher

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

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

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

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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.

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”.

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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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.

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.

Problem:

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.

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:

Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled

“Modem” on the back of the Router.

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.

4. 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.

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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Problem:

The Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet.

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The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser

doesn’t work.

solution:

If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet,

please check the following items:

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I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Router’s “Internet” light

is off and the “Modem” light is blinking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser

doesn’t work.

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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.

I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Router’s “Modem” light

is on and the “Internet” light is blinking.

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 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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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.

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Problem:

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.

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

solution:

Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?

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

please do the following:

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”.

1. Look at the lights on your Router. Your Belkin Router’s lights should be

as follows:

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”.

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The “Power” light should be on.

The “Internet” light should be on and not blinking.

The “Modem” light should be either on or blinking.

Problem:

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

solution:

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

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.

My wireless network performance is inconsistent.

Data transfer is sometimes slow.

Signal strength is poor.

solution:

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

in the wireless configuration utility, please attempt the following

troubleshooting steps:

I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private

Network (VPN) connection.

solution:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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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:

These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be

ordered from Belkin directly.

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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 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)

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.

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Problem:

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.

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

on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point.

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.

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”.

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.

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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Problem:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Problem:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Download the latest driver at http://web.belkin.com/support

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Problem:

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.

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.

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.

solution:

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

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

from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.

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

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

4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”.

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

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”.

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.

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.

6. Click “OK”, then “Apply” to save the settings.

Problem:

solution:

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.

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.

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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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.

supported operating systems:

• Windows XP Professional

• Windows XP Home Edition

enabling WPa-PsK

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”.

1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network

Connections”.

5. In the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by

your network administrator.

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.

6. Click “OK”, then “Apply” to save the settings.

Problem:

3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button, and

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.

you will see the client card properties screen.

4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network

solution:

Administration”.

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:

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.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-

ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en

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.

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.

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?

g Plus MIMo

(802.11g with

MIMo MRC)

N MIMo

(draft 802.11n

with MIMo)

N1 MIMo

(draft 802.11n

with MIMo)

Wireless

Technology

(802.11g)

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.

speed*

Up to 54Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps*

Common

household

devices such as devices such as devices such as devices such as

cordless phones cordless phones cordless phones cordless phones

frequency

and microwave

ovens may

and microwave

ovens may

and microwave

ovens may

and microwave

ovens may

interfere with

the unlicensed

band 2.4GHz

interfere with

the unlicensed

band 2.4GHz

interfere with

the unlicensed

band 2.4GHz

interfere with

the unlicensed

band 2.4GHz

Compatible with Compatible with

Compatibility

Coverage*

draft 802.11n**

and 802.11b/g

draft 802.11n**

and 802.11b/g

802.11b/g

Up to 400 ft.*

Up to 1,000 ft.*

Up to 1,200 ft.*

Up to 1,400 ft.*

Common—

widespread

use for Internet

sharing

Better coverage

and consistent

speed and

Enhanced

speed and

coverage

Leading edge—

best coverage

and throughput

advantage

range

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n

specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results.

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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 the list below*:

*Local rates apply.

CoUNTRy

Number

Internet address

AUSTRIA

0820 200766

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/nl/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/de/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/it/support/tech/issues_more.asp

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

BELGIUM

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK

FINLAND

07 07 00 073

239 000 406

701 22 403

00800 - 22 35 54 60

08 - 25 54 00 26

0180 - 500 57 09

00800 - 44 14 23 90

06 - 17 77 49 06

800 8534

FRANCE

GERMANY

GREECE

HUNGARY

ICELAND

IRELAND

0818 55 50 06

02 - 69 43 02 51

34 20 80 85 60

ITALY

LUXEMBOURG

0900 - 040 07 90

€0.10 per minute

NETHERLANDS

http://www.belkin.com/nl/networking/

NORWAY

81 50 0287

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

POLAND

00800 - 441 17 37

707 200 676

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

PORTUGAL

RUSSIA

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

495 580 9541

http://www.belkin.com/networking/

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

0800 - 99 15 21

902 - 02 43 66

07 - 71 40 04 53

08 - 48 00 02 19

0845 - 607 77 87

+44 - 1933 35 20 00

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

http://www.belkin.com/es/support/tech/networkingsupport.asp

http://www.belkin.com/se/support/tech/networkingsupport.asp

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND

UNITED KINGDOM

OTHER COUNTRIES

http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

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europe-european Union Notice

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/

EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the

Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these

directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in

brackets are the equivalent international standards).

Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the

R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European

Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following

European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference

• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics

• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker

•

EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety

EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety Products that contain the radio

transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also

carry the CE logo.

To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on

your Belkin product.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Suomi

[Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F5D8636-4] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten

[Finnish]

vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

ýesky

[Czech]

[Belkin Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [F5D8636-4] je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a

dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES.

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.

Dansk

Undertegnede [Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [F5D8636-4] overholder de

[Danish]

væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Íslenska

Hér með lýsir [Belkin Ltd] yfir því að [F5D8636-4] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur,

[Icelandic]

sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

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.

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.

Eesti

Käesolevaga kinnitab [Belkin Ltd] seadme [F5D8636-4] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ

[Estonian]

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

Por medio de la presente [Belkin Ltd] declara que el [F5D8636-4] cumple con los requisitos

[Spanish]

esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

http://www.belkin.com/doc/

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.

For information on product disposal please refer to

http://environmental.belkin.com

Lietuviǐ

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [Belkin Ltd] deklaruoja, kad šis [F5D8636-4] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas

1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

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

Alulírott, [Belkin Ltd] nyilatkozom, hogy a [F5D8636-4] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ

[Hungarian]

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.

FoR Use in

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.

oPeRAtes on cHAnneLs 1-13

Slovensky

[Slovak]

[Belkin Ltd] týmto vyhlasuje, že [F5D8636-4] spĎĖa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné

ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Restricted Use in certain countries

class 2 equipment

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belkin International, Inc., limited lifetime Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

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.

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.

How to get service.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.

To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:

What will we do to correct problems?

Contact Belkin Tech Support at the number listed on page 93,

within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the

following information:

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

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.

discounted by its natural use.

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 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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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.

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.

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Belkin Ltd.

Belkin SAS

Belkin GmbH

Hanebergstrasse 2

80637 Munich

Germany

Express Business Park

Shipton Way, Rushden

NN10 6GL, United Kingdom

130 rue de Silly

92100 Boulogne-Billancourt,

France

Belkin Iberia

Belkin Italy & Greece

Via Carducci, 7

Milano 20123

Italy

Belkin B.V.

C/ Anabel Segura, 10 planta baja, Of. 2

28108, Alcobendas, Madrid

Spain

Boeing Avenue 333

1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk,

Netherlands

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