Belkin DXNRUTER User Manual

USER GUIDE

Wireless N Router

DX-NRUTER

Contents

Dynex DX-NRUTER

Wireless N Router

Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................2

Product features................................................................................3

Setting up your wireless router..........................................................8

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................55

Legal notices ...................................................................................67

One-Year Limited Warranty .............................................................69

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Dynex DX-NRUTER Wireless N Router. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Be sure to read through this User Guide completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Product features” on page 3.

Benefits of a home network

Your home network will let you:

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

• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat

Advantages of a wireless network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Dynex wireless network:

• Mobility–You will no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range.

• Easy installation–Dynex’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple.

• Flexibility–Set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home.

• Easy expansion–The wide range of Dynex networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles.

• No cabling required–You can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office.

Product features

• Widespread industry acceptance–Choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products.

• N wireless technology–Your router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N wireless complies with the IEEE draft

802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems.

Product features

In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers—Your router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Front-Panel LED Display—Lighted LEDs on the front of your router indicate which functions are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your router is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface—You can set up your 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 you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.

NAT IP Address Sharing—Your router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account.

SPI Firewall—Your router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch—Your router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility—UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.

Support for VPN Pass-Through—If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through your router and to your office network.

Product features

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)—Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup.

Setup Assistant—The Setup assistant takes the guesswork out of setting up your router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up your 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, Windows XP,

Windows Vista, and Mac OS X 10.x. If you are using another operating system, your router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Guide (see “Alternative setup method” on page 16.

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 up to 300 Mbps. Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment.

Note: The standard transmission rate of 270 Mbps is the physical data rate. Actual data

trhoughput will be lower.

MAC Address Filtering—For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network.

Package contents

• Dynex N Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Installation software CD

• RJ-45 Ethernet cable

• Power supply

• User Guide on Setup Assistant CD

System requirements

• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ-45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browser

Product features

Setup Assistant software system requirements

• A computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista or running Mac OS X v10.x

• Minimum 1 GHz processor and 128 MB RAM

• Internet browser

Components

Your router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of your router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of your router to provide you with information about network activity and status.

Front panel

# Component Description

1 Security Sync button Push and hold this button for three seconds, then initiate the Security Sync (WPS)

procedure on the client device within two minutes. Your client will automatically exchange the security information and be added to your wireless network.

2 Antenna Lets your router communicate with a wireless client (card or USB adapter).

Product features

3 Power/ready LED When you apply power to your router or restart it, a short period of time elapses

while your router boots up. During this time, the Power/Ready LED blinks. When your router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating your router is ready for use. Off—Router is off Blinking Green—Router is booting up Solid Green—Router is ready

4 Security Sync LED Lights to indicate that WPS has been activated.

Blinking Green—Your router is searching for a WPS client to connect with. Solid Green—The secure connection has been established with the client.

5 Wireless network LED Off—The wireless network is off

Solid Green—The wireless network is ready Blinking Green—Network activity

6 Wired computer

status LEDs

These LEDs are labeled 1-4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of your router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the wired computer ports on the rear of your router, the LED will light. Off—The wireless network is off Solid Green—A 10base-T device is connected Solid Orange—A 100base-T device is connected Blinking—Port activity

7 Modem status LED This LED lights green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to your

router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between your router and the modem. Off—No WAN link Solid Green—Good WAN link Blinking Green—WAN activity

8 Internet LED This unique LED shows you when your router is connected to the Internet. When the

light is OFF, your router is not connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, your router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid green, your router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your router’s connection. Off—Router is not connected to the Internet Blinking Green—Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid Green—Router is connected to the Internet

# Component Description

Product features

Back panel

# Component Description

1 Wired computer

ports - Blue

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ-45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of your router.

2 Modem port - Green This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was

provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly.

3 Reset button The Reset button is used in rare cases when your router may function improperly.

Resetting your router restores your 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. Resetting your router—Push and release the Reset button. The lights on your router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. Restoring the Factory Defaults—Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, then release it. The lights on your router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

4 Power jack The 5 V DC power supply plugs into this jack.

Setting up your wireless router

Modem requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ-45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ-45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ-45 Ethernet port on it.

Important: Always install your router first! if you are installing numerous network devices

for the first time, it is important that your router is connected and running before attempting to install other network components such as notebook cards and desktop cards.

Setup assistant

Dynex has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your router up and running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternative setup method” section on page 16 to configure your router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X v10.x, you must set up your router using the “Alternative setup method” section on page 16.

Hardware connections

To connect the hardware:

1 Unplug your modem's power cord. Put your router next to the modem and raise your

router’s antenna.

2 Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer. Unplug that

cable from your modem, and plug it into any gray port on the back of your router.

3 Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your router) and connect it

to the yellow port on the back of your router. Connect the other end to your modem, in the port that is now free.

4 Plug in your modem's power cord. Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up. Plug

your router’s power supply into the black port on the back of your router. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

5 Wait 20 seconds for your router to start up. Look at the display on the front of your

router and make sure the Wired and Router icons are lit up in green. If they are not, recheck your connections.

Setting up your wireless router

Running the Setup Assistant

To run the Setup Assistant:

1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. 2 Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. 3 Insert the included CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically

appear on your computer's screen within 15 seconds. Click GO to run the Setup Assistant, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Important: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to your

router.

Note for Windows users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your

CD drive from My Computer and double-click the file named SetupAssistant to start the Setup Assistant.

4 When the Confirmation screen opens, verify that you have completed all QIG steps by

checking the box to the right of the arrow, then click Next to continue.

Setting up your wireless router

Setup Assistant will indicate each time a step in the setup has been completed.

When it is time to name your network, the Setup Assistant will open the Naming your network screen.

The default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network that your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect to.

5 You can either accept the default name or change it to something unique. If you

change it, write down the name for future reference. Click Next to continue.

Setting up your wireless router

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

screen similar to the illustration above. Select your country or ISP from the lists. The Setup Assistant will now configure your router by sending data to your router and

restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.

Caution: Do not disconnect any cable or power off your router while your router is rebooting.

Doing so will render your router inoperable.

After configuring your router, the Setup Assistant checks your connection to the Internet.

Setting up your wireless router

This completes your router installation. 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 Web site.

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

connect to the Internet by clicking Next. If you decide to add computers to your router later, select Exit the Assistant, then click Next.

Troubleshooting the setup

To troubleshoot the setup:

• 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.

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