Belkin F5D7634-4A-H User Manual

G Wireless
Modem Router

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4

2 Make Sure You Have the Following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Internet Connection Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

3 Knowing your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 1: Hardware Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Step 1�1: Brand-New Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12
Step 1�2: Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router � � � � � �13
Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software� � � � � 14

5 Manually Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Understanding the Web-Based User Interface � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
DHCP Client List � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27
Internet WAN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Connection Type � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Wireless � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32Encryption/Security

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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �40
Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �48

6 Manually Configuring Network Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Technical-Support Information� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76

9 Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Appendix A: Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �77
Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup � � � � � � � � �83

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G Wireless Modem Router (the Router)� In minutes you will be able to share your Internet
connection and network your computers with your new Router� The following is a list of features that make your Router an ideal
solution for your home or small office network� Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special
attention to Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”�

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Product Features

Compatibility with both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including

®

Mac OS
Me, NT
and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of
the Internet)�

Front-Panel LED Display

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

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web
browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer�
There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can
make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the
network quickly and easily�

8�x, 9�x, X v10�x, AppleTalk® , Linux® , Windows® 95, 98SE,

®

, 2000, XP, Vista® , and others� You need an Internet browser

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired
computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and
much more� The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to
the speed of connected devices� The switch will transfer data between
computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or
consuming resources�

Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point

802�11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates
up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802�11b�

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�

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NAT IP Address Sharing

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

SPI Firewall

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

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique
client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network� Every
computer has its own MAC address� Simply enter these MAC addresses
into a list using the web-based user interface and you can control
access to your network�

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Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility

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

Support for VPN Pass-Through

If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN
connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass
through the Router and to your office network�

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Benefits of a Home Network

By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use your
Belkin home network to:

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

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

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

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

• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

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Advantages of a Wireless Network

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you

can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within
your wireless range

Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Wizard makes setup simple
Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let

you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles

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

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products

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Package Contents

• G Wireless Modem Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• RJ11 Telephone Cord – Gray

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable – Yellow

• ADSL Micro Filter*

• Power Adapter

• User Manual and Belkin Setup Assistant Software on CD-ROM

*ADSL micro filter varies by country� If it’s not included, you will need to
purchase one�

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and
Internet browser installed and correctly configured

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

• No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP
addresses to computers and devices

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

• A PC running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or Mac OS® X
v10�4, v10�5

• Minimum 500MHz processor and 128MB RAM

• Internet browser

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Internet Connection Settings

The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 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:

• Internet connection protocol: (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic IP, Static IP)

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

• Virtual circuit: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) _______ ___ (a number between 0 and 255)

• VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) __________ (a number between 1 and 65535)

• For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name and password _____ __________

• For static IP users: IP Address ___ � ___ � _ __ � ___

Subnet Mask _ __ � ___ � ___ � ___

Default Gateway Server ___ � ___ � ___ �

• IP address for Domain Name Server ___ � ___ � ___ � ___ (If given by your ISP)

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Knowing your Router

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop� All of the
cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility�
The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router
to provide you with information about network activity and status� See
the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information�

(K)

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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A. Security

OFF Wireless security is OFF

Solid Green Wireless security is ON

Flashing Green WPS sync is in progress

B. Wireless-Computer Status

OFF Wireless computer is not present

Solid Green

Blinking Amber

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Wireless computer is connected
to the Router

Problem with wireless computer
connecting properly to the Router

C. Wired-Computer Status

OFF Wired computer is not present

Solid Green

Blinking Amber

D. Router/Power Status

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time
elapses while the Router boots up� During this time, the “router” icon
blinks� When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon
becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use�

OFF Router is off

Blinking Green Router is booting up

Solid Green Router is on and ready

Wired computer is connected to
the Router

Problem with wired computer
connecting to the Router

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E. ADSL Line Status

This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected
properly to the Router� It turns amber when problem is detected�

OFF

Blinking Green

Solid Green

Blinking Amber Problem with ADSL line

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Router is NOT connected to a
functioning ADSL line

Router is attempting to connect
to the ADSL line

Router is connected to an
ADSL service and is functioning
properly

F. Internet Status

This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the
Internet� When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the
Internet� When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to
connect to the Internet� When the light is solid green, the Router is
connected to the Internet� When using the “Disconnect after x minutes”
feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of
your Router’s connection�

OFF

Blinking Green

Solid Green

Router is NOT connected to the
Internet

Router is attempting to connect
to the Internet

Router is connected to
the Internet

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G. Connection to ADSL – Gray

This port is for connection to your ADSL� Connect your ADSL to this
port� An RJ11 telephone cord is provided in the package�

H. 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. Reset Button

The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function
improperly� Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal
operation while maintaining the programmed settings� You can also
restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset” button� Use the
restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom
password�

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�

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J. Power Jack – Black

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

K. WPS Push Button

This button is for the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup feature� Refer to the “Changing
the Wireless Security Settings” section
for more details�

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Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided 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, XP, or Vista 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, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual�

Step 1: Hardware Connections

New Router 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”�
Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to your computer� Raise the Router’s antenna�

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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”�

1. Retrieve the yellow RJ45

cable that was included
with your Router� First,
connect one end to any
yellow port labeled “to
Wired Computers” on the
back of your Router� Then,
connect the other end to the
networking port on the back
of your computer�

2. Retrieve the included gray

RJ11 phone cord� Connect
one end to the gray port
labeled “to ADSL” on the
back of your Router� Then,
connect the other end to
your ADSL connection
(either a wall jack or an
ADSL splitter)�

Note: Some ADSL conne ctions require a
micro filter� Your ADSL provide r can tell you if
you need one� Be lkin includes a micro f ilter in
regions known to use them� You may or may
not have r eceived one in your box�

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3. Plug your Router’s power

supply into the black port
labeled “Power” on the back
of your Router�

4. Wait 20 seconds for the

Router to start up� Look at
the display on the front of
the Router� Make sure the
“Power” and “LAN (1-4)”
LEDs are lit up in green�

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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�

1. Unpack your new

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Router from the box
and place it next
to your computer�
Raise the Router’s
antennas�

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 “to
Wired Computers”
on the back of 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 “to
ADSL” on the back
of your Router�

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4. Plug your Router’s

power supply into
the black port
labeled “Power”
on the back of
your Router�

5. Wait 20 seconds

for the Router to
start up� Look at
the display on the
front of the Router�
Make sure the
“Power” and “LAN
(1-4)” LEDs are lit up
in green�

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Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software

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

at this time�

Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on
your computer�

3. Insert the CD into your computer� The Setup Assistant will

automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15
seconds� Click on “Go” to run the Setup Assistant� Follow
the instructions there�

IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from 1�1 Step 1�

Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start
up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer”
and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the
Setup Assistant�

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2.1 Select Country

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

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2.2 Confirmation Screen

Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the
right of the arrow� Click “Next” to continue�

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2.3 Progress Screen

Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the
setup has been completed�

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2.4 Checking Settings

The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings
and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to
the Internet�

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2.5 Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection�

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2.6 Naming your Wireless Network

The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or
Service Set Identifier (SSID)� This is the name of your wireless network
to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters
will connect� You can either use the default or change it to something
unique� Write down this name for future reference� Click “Next”
to continue�

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2.7 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)

If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be
prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below� Select your
country or ISP from the drop-down boxes�

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2.8 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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2.9 Checking Internet Connection

We are almost done� The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet�

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Congratulations

You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see
the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the
Internet� You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to
any website�

You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless
computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next”� If you decide to
add computers to your Router later, select “Exit the Assistant” and then
click “Next”�

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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�

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2.10 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�

Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are
properly connected, your network is set up and working� You can now
surf the Internet� Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu�

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Understanding the Web-Based User Interface

The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings� All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page�

(2)

Using Web-Based Manager

Once your host PC is properly configured,
start your web browser and type the private
IP address of the Router into the URL field:
“192�168�2�1” and then click “Enter”�

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(1)

(9)

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(3) (4) (5)

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1. Quick-Navigation Links

You can go directly to any of the Router’s UI pages by clicking directly
on these links� The links are divided into logical categories and grouped
by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find� Clicking
on the header of each tab will show you a short description of the
tab’s function�

2. Home Button

The “Home” button is available in every page of the UI� Pressing this
button will take you back to the home page�

3. Help Button

The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages� Help
is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain
sections of each page�

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4. Login/Logout Button

This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of
one button� When you are logged into the Router, this button will change
to read “Logout”� Logging into the Router will take you to a separate
login page where you will need to enter a password� When you are
logged into the Router, you can make changes to the settings� When you
are finished making changes, you can log out of the Router by clicking
the “Logout” button� For more information about logging into the Router,
see the section called “Logging into the Router”�

5. Internet Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, showing the
connection status of the Router� When the indicator says “connection
OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet� When the Router
is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read “no connection”
in RED� The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes
to the settings of the Router�

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6. LAN Settings

Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the
Router� Changes can be made to the settings by clicking the “LAN”
“Quick Navigation” link on the left side of the screen�

7. Features

Shows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features�
Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links
or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen�

8. Internet Settings

Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects
to the Internet� Changes to any of these settings can be made by
clicking on the “Internet/WAN” “Quick Navigation” link on the left side
of the screen�

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9. Version Info

Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and
serial number of the Router�

10. Page Name

The page you are on can be identified by this name� This manual will
sometimes refer to pages by name� For instance, “LAN > LAN Settings”
refers to the “LAN Settings” page�

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Changing LAN Settings

All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here�

LAN Settings

Clicking on the header of the
LAN tab (A) 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” (B) or to view the
list of connected computers, click
on “DHCP Client List” (C)�

(B)

(C)

(A)

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IP Address

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router� The default IP
address is “192�168�2�1”� To access the advanced setup interface, type
this IP address into the address bar of your browser� This address can
be changed if needed� To change the IP address, type in the new IP
address and click “Apply Changes”� The IP address you choose should
be a non-routable IP� Examples of a non-routable IP are:

192�168�x�x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)
10�x�x�x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

Subnet Mask

There is no need to change the subnet mask� This is a unique, advanced
feature of your Belkin Router�

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”�

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IP Pool

The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the
computers on your network� 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 starting IP address must be lower in number than
the ending IP address�

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�

Local Domain Name

You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network�
There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific
advanced need to do so� You can name the network anything you want
such as “MY NETWORK”�

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DHCP Client List

You can view a list of the computers, which are connected to your network� You are able to view the IP address of the computer, the host name (name
of the computer in your network), and the MAC address of the computer’s network interface card (NIC)� Pressing the “Refresh” button will update the
list� If there have been any changes, the list will be updated�

Internet WAN

The “Internet WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)� The Router is capable of connecting
to virtually any ADSL service provider’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type� Your
connection settings are provided to you by your ISP�

To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (1) on the left side of the screen� Select the connection type
you use� If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (2) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings� When
you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “Connected” if your Router is set up properly�

Connection Type

From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five
connection types based on the instructions provided by your ISP:

PPPoE
PPPoA
Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged)
Static IP (IPoA)
Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing)

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Note: If you are not sure which connection type to select, please

contact your ISP�
Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button 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 A
PPPoE or PPPoA and click “Next”� Then, enter the information provided by your ISP, and click “Apply Changes” to activate your settings�

™

) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly implemented in the UK� Select

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. IP Assigned by ISP – Leave “Yes” if your ISP automatically assigns

an IP address� If your ISP assigned a fixed IP address, select “No”
and enter assigned values�

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

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

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6. Encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type (supplied by

your ISP) to specify how to handle multiple protocols at the A
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)�

7. Dial on Demand – By selecting “Dial on Demand”, your Router
will automatically connect to the Internet when a user opens up a
web browser�

8. Idle Time (Minutes) – Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet
connection� After this time has been exceeded, the connection will
be terminated�

9. MTU – The MTU setting should never be changed unless your
ISP requires a specific MTU setting� Making changes to the MTU
can cause problems with your Internet connection, including
disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and
problems with Internet applications working properly�

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Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged)

This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network
together� The Router will obtain an IP address automatically from your
ISP’s DHCP server�

1. IP Assigned by ISP – Leave “Yes” if your ISP automatically assigns

an IP address� If your ISP assigned a fixed IP address, select “No”
and enter assigned values�

2. VPI/VCI – Enter your VPI and VCI parameter here� These identifiers

are assigned by your ISP�

3. Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses�

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP (IPoA)

™

This connection type is also called “Classical IP over A
which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to

” or “CLIP”,

the Internet�

1. 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. 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 VPI and VCI parameter here� These identifiers
are assigned by your ISP�

5. Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX (assigned by your ISP)�

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Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable
Internet Sharing)

In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across
the DSL port� It requires additional software to be installed on your
computers in order to access the Internet�

1. VPI/VCI – Enter your VPI and VCI parameter here� (Assigned by

your ISP)�

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

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DNS (Domain Name Server) Settings

A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that
translates Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www�belkin�com” to IP
addresses� Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information into
the Router� The “Automatic from ISP” box (1) should be checked if your
ISP did not give you a specific DNS address� If you are using a static IP
connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address
and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly� If
your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not
have to enter a DNS address�

Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked� To enter the DNS address
settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS
entries in the spaces provided� Click “Apply Changes” (2) to save
the settings�

(1)

(2)

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Using DDNS (Dynamic DNS)

The DDNS 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� TZO�com is another alternative
to DynDNS�org� DDNS service is ideal for a home website, file server, or
to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at
work� Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to
your IP address, no matter how often your ISP changes it� When your IP
address changes, your friends and associates can always locate you by
visiting yourname�dyndns�org instead! To register free for your Dynamic
DNS host name, please visit http://www�dyndns�org�

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Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client

You must register with DynDNS�org’s free update service before using
this feature� Once you have your registration, follow the directions below�

1. Enter your DynDNS�org user name in the “Account / E-mail”
field (1)�

2. Enter your DynDNS�org password in the “Password / Key” field (2)�

3. Enter the DynDNS�org domain name you set up with DynDNS�org
in the “Domain Name” field (3)�

4. Click “Apply Changes” to update your IP address�

Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the
Router will automatically update DynDNS�org’s servers with your
new IP address� You can also do this manually by clicking the “Apply
Changes” button (4)�

(1)
(2)

(3)
(4)

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Wireless

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings� From this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name
(SSID), operating channel, and encryption security settings�

Channel and SSID

1. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set
Identifier) is used� You can change this to anything you want to or you
can leave it unchanged� If there are other wireless networks operating in
your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique (does not
match that of another wireless network in the area)� To change the SSID,
type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field and click “Apply
Changes”� 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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2. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature

For security purposes, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s
SSID� Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers
that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks� To turn off
the broadcast of the SSID, select “DISABLE” and then click “Apply
Changes”� The change is immediate� Each computer now needs to be
set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be
accepted� Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter
for information on making this change�

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

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3. Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “Mixed
(11b+11g)”, “11g Only”, and “11b Only”� The different modes are
explained below�

Mixed (11b+11g) Mode

In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802�11b and 802�11g wireless
clients simultaneously� This is the factory default mode and ensures
successful operation with all devices compatible with Wi-Fi
a mix of 802�11b and 802�11g clients in your network, we recommend

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� If you have

that you keep the default setting� This setting should only be changed if
you have a specific reason to do so�

11g-Only Mode

802�11g-Only mode works with 802�11g clients only� This mode
is recommended only if you want to prevent 802�11b clients from
accessing your network� To switch modes, select the desired mode from
the “Wireless Mode” drop-down box� Then, click “Apply Changes”�

11b-Only Mode

We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very
specific reason to do so� This mode exists only to solve unique
problems that may occur with some 802�11b client adapters and is NOT
necessary for interoperability of 802�11g and 802�11b standards�

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4. Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels from which to choose� In the
United States, there are 11 channels� In the United Kingdom and most
of Europe, there are 13 channels� In a small number of other countries,
there are other channel requirements� Your Router is configured to
operate on the proper channels in which the country you reside� The
default is “Auto”� The channel can be changed if needed� If there are
other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should
be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless
networks� For best performance, use a channel that is at least five
channels away from the other wireless network� For instance, if another
network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6
or below� To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down
list� Click “Apply Changes”� The change is immediate�

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Encryption/Security

Securing your Wi-Fi Network

Here are a few different ways you can
maximize the security of your wireless network
and protect your data from prying eyes and
ears� This section is intended for the home,
home-office, and small-office user� At the time
of this User Manual’s publication, there are
four encryption methods available�

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Name

Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP

Security Good Better Best Best

Features Static keys Static keys

64-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy

Encryption
keys based on
RC4 algorithm
(typically
40-bit keys)

128-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy

More secure
than 64-bit
WEP using a
key length of
104 bits plus
24 additional
bits of system­generated data

Wi-Fi Protected
Access-TKIP

WPA-TKIP/AES
(or just WPA)

Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication

TKIP (Temporal
Key Integrity
Protocol) added
so that keys
are rotated and
encryption is
strengthened

Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2

WPA2-AES (or
just WPA2)

Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication

AES (Advanced
Encryption
Standard) does
not cause any
throughput loss

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all wireless products that are compliant with Wi-Fi� WEP was designed to give wireless networks the
equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network�

64-Bit WEP

64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes
a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data
(64 bits total)� Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit
encryption� Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers
found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode�

128-Bit WEP

As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more
secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed� 128-bit encryption
includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system­generated data (128 bits total)� Some hardware manufacturers refer to
128-bit as 104-bit encryption� Most of the new wireless equipment in the
market today supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you
might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP� All Belkin
wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP�

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Encryption Keys

After selecting either the “64-bit” or “128-bit WEP” encryption mode,
it is critical that you generate an encryption key� If the encryption key
is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless
networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another
on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate
within your network� You can enter your key by typing in the hex key
manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and
click “Generate” to create a key� A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture
of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9� For 64-bit WEP, you need to
enter 10 hex keys� For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys�

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

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key
The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key� Your wireless card

uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware
manufacturers might have different methods for generating the keys� If
you have equipment from multiple vendors in your network, you can use
the hex WEP key from your Router or access point and enter it manually
into the hex WEP key table in your wireless card’s configuration screen�

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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the
security features of WEP� To use WPA security, the drivers and software
of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA� These
updates will be found on the wireless vendors’ websites� There are two
types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with 802�1x
radius server)�

WPA-PSK (no server)

This method uses what is known as a “pre-shared key” as the
network key� A network key is basically a password that is between
eight and 63 characters long� It can be a combination of letters,
numbers, or characters� Each client uses the same network key to
access the network� Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a
home environment�

WPA (with 802.1x radius server)

With this system, a radius server distributes the network key to the
clients automatically� This is typically found in a business environment�

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WPA2

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 AES
encryption methods�

WPA2 Requirements

IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and

wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, drivers,
and client utility software that support WPA2� At the time of this
User Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available,
for free download, from Microsoft
the Windows XP operating system� Other operating systems are not

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� These patches work only with

supported at this time�

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For a Windows XP computer that does 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://

www�microsoft�com/downloads/details�aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=0
09D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC-274845DC9E91�

For Windows XP computers with SP2, Microsoft has released a free
download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2
(KB893357)� The update can be downloaded from: http://www�microsoft�

com/downloads/details�aspx?FamilyID=662bb74d-e7c1-48d6-95ee­1459234f4483&DisplayLang=en�

IMPORTANT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client

cards and adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded
and installed the latest driver� Most of the Belkin wireless cards
have updated drivers available for download from the Belkin support
site: www�belkin�com/networking� For a list of Belkin wireless
products that support WPA/WPA2, please visit our website at

www�belkin�com/networking�

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Sharing the Same Network Keys

Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off� So, once you have
your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure
your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network key�

Using a Hexadecimal Key

A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F
and 0–9� 64-bit keys are five 2-digit numbers� 128-bit keys are 13
2-digit numbers�

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

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key
In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters

between A–F and 0–9 in each box� You will use this key to program the
encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers�

®

Note to Mac users: Original Apple
encryption only� Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit

AirPort® products support 64-bit

encryption� Please check your product to see which version you are
using� If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try
64-bit encryption�

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WEP Setup

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

2. Select “WEP Mode” of 64-bit or 128-bit�

3. After selecting your WEP mode, you can enter your key by typing in

the hex key manually�

A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F
and 0–9� For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys� For 128-bit
WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys�

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

4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish� Encryption in the Router is now

set� Each of your computers on your wireless network will now
need to be configured with the same security settings�

WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router from a computer
with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned
ON for this wireless client� If this is not done, you will lose your
wireless connection�

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Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your Router is equipped with WPA/WPA2, the latest wireless security
standard� It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP� By
default, wireless security is disabled� To enable security, you must first
determine which standard you want to use� To access the security
settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab�

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

drivers and software that support it� At the time of this User Manual’s
publication, a security patch download is available free from Microsoft�
This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system� You also
need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop
or Notebook Card from the Belkin support site� Other operating systems
are not supported at this time� Microsoft’s patch only supports devices
with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802�11g products�

There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA
(with radius server)� WPA-PSK (no server) uses a so-called pre-shared
key (PSK) as the security key� A pre-shared key is a password that is
between eight and 63 characters long� It can be a combination of letters,
numbers, and other characters� Each client uses the same key to access
the network� Typically, this mode will be used in a home environment�
WPA (with radius server) is a configuration wherein a radius server
distributes the keys to the clients automatically� This is typically used
in a business environment� WPA2 is the second generation of WPA,
offering a more advanced encryption technique over WPA�

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Setting WPA/WPA2-PSK (no server)

1. From the “Allowed Client Type” drop-down menu, select

“WPA/W PA2”�

2. For “Authentication”, select “Pre-shared Key” for typical home/
SOHO use� This setting will have to be identical on the clients that
you set up�

3. Enter your pre-shared key� This can be from eight to 63 characters
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols� This same key must be
used on all of the clients that you set up� For example, your pre­shared key might be something like: “Smith family network key”�

4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set all clients to
match these settings�

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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging

What is a Wireless Bridge?

A wireless bridge is actually an operation “mode” you can use to extend
the range of your wireless network, or add an extension of your network
in another area of your office or home without running cables�

Note: We can make no guarantees that this feature will interoperate with
hardware from other wireless manufacturers�

Note: Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the
Router for optimal performance at: http://web�belkin�com/support�

Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly

Connecting a network switch or hub to the Router’s RJ45 jack will allow
a number of computers connected to the switch access to the rest of
the network�

Setting up a Bridge Between your Router and a Secondary
Access Point

Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary access point requires that
you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC
address of the access point in the appropriate area� There are also a few
other requirements�

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PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW CAREFULLY�

1. Set your access point to the same channel as the Router� For more
information on changing channels, see the “Wireless - Channel and
SSID” section of this User Manual�

2. Find the access point’s MAC address on the bottom of the access
point� There are two MAC addresses on the bottom label� You will
need the MAC address named “WLAN MAC Address”� The MAC
address starts with “0030BD” and is followed by six other numbers
or letters (i�e�, 0030BD-XXXXXX)� Write the MAC address below�
Go to the next step�

3. Place your secondary access point within range of your Router
and near the area where you want to extend the range or add the
network segment� Typically, indoor range should be between 100
and 200 feet�

4. Connect power to your access point� Make sure the access point is
on and proceed to the next step�

5. From a computer already connected to your Router, access the
Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser� In the address
bar, type in “192�168�2�1”� Do not type in “www” or “http://” before
the number� Note: If you have changed your Router’s IP address,
use that IP address�

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6. You will see the Router’s user interface in the browser window�
Click “Wireless Bridge” (2) on the left-hand side of the screen� You
will see the following screen�

7. Check the box that says, “Enable ONLY specific Access Points
to connect” (1)�

8. In the field named “AP1” (3), type in the MAC address of your
secondary access point� When you have typed in the address,
click “Apply Changes”�

9. Bridging is now set up�

Note: It may take up to a minute for the bridged connection to properly

establish itself� In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the access
point and the Router to initiate the bridge�

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Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:

• IP Spoofing

• Land Attack

• Ping of Death (PoD)

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• IP with zero length

• Smurf Attack

• TCP Null Scan

• SYN flood

• UDP flooding

• Tear Drop Attack

• ICMP defect

• RIP defect

• Fragment flooding

The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack
networks� These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that essentially
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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Virtual Servers

Virtual servers 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, machines from the
Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”� If you need
to configure the virtual server function for a specific application, you will
need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings
you need� You can manually input this port information into the Router�

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Choosing an Application

Select your application from the drop-down list� Click “Add”� The
settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen�
Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application� To remove
an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove,
then click “Clear”�

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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, the port
type (TCP or UDP), and click “Apply Changes”� Each inbound port entry
has two fields with five characters maximum per field that allows a start
and end port range (e�g�, [xxxxx]-[xxxxx])� For each entry, you can enter
a single port value by filling in the two fields with the same value (e�g�,
[7500]-[7500]) or a wide range of ports (e�g�, [7500]-[9000])� If you need
multiple single-port values or a mixture of ranges and a single value,
you must use multiple entries up to the maximum of 20 entries (e�g�, 1�
[7500]-[7500], 2� [8023]-[8023], 3� [9000]-[9000])� 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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Client IP Filters

The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or
other network services at specific days and times� Restriction can be set
for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers�

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Access Control

Access control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or
denied access through the WAN interface� The default is to permit all
outgoing traffic� To configure restrictive access to your computers, do
the following:

1. Click “Add PC” on the “Access Control” screen�

2. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown on

the following screen)�

3. Click “OK” and then click “Apply Changes” to save your settings�

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URL Blocking

To configure the URL-blocking feature, specify the websites (www�
somesite�com) and or keywords you want to filter on your network� Click
“Apply Changes” to activate the change� To complete this configuration,
you will need to create or modify an access rule in the “Client IP filters”
section� To modify an existing rule, click the “Edit” option next to the
rule you want to modify� To create a new rule, click on the “Add PC”
option� From the “Access Control > Add PC” section, check the option
for “WWW with URL Blocking” in the “Client PC Service” table to filter
out the websites and keywords specified�

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Schedule Rule

You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules� Each
access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time� Define the
schedule on the “Schedule Rule”, and apply the rule on the “Access
Control” page�

Follow these steps to add a schedule:

1. Click “Add Schedule Rule”�

2. You will see the following screen�

3. To configure the schedule rule, specify the name, comment, start

time, and end time that you want to filter on your network�

4. Click “OK” and then “Apply Changes” to save your settings�

5. To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify

an access rule in the “Client IP filters” section� This activates the
schedule for use in the “Access Control” page�

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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� 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� To enable this
feature, select “Enable MAC Address Filtering” (1)� Next, select the
access rule as “Allow” or “Deny”�

Then, enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by
selecting from the “DHCP Client List” drop-down box (2) and the ID to
copy to (3) before clicking “Copy to”� As an alternative method, click in
the space provided (4) and enter the MAC address of the computer you
want to add to the list� Click “Apply Changes” to save the settings�

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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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly
from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted
2-way Internet access� This may be necessary if the NAT feature
is causing problems with an application such as a game or video­conferencing 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 to which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be
directed� Type in the WAN IP address to which you wish the DMZ host
to direct, enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host
computer, select “Enable”, and click “Apply Changes”�

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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 the level of security of
your Router�

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

The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions�

Restart Router

At times it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins
working improperly� Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete
any of your configuration settings�

Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation

1. Click the “Restart Router” button�

2. The following message will

appear� Click “OK” to restart
your Router�

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Restore Factory Defaults

Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the
factory (default) settings� It is recommended that you back up your
settings before you restore all of the defaults�

1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button�

2. The following message

will appear� Click “OK” to
restore factory defaults�

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Saving/Backing up Current Settings

You can save your current configuration by using this feature� Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or
changed� It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update�

1. Click “Save”� A window called “File Download” will open�
Click “Save”�

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2. A window will open that allows you to select the location in which

to save the configuration file� Select a location� There are no
restrictions on the file name; however, be sure to name the file
so you can locate it yourself later� When you have selected the
location and entered the file name, click “Save”�

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3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below� Click
“Close”� The configuration is now saved�

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Restore Previous Settings

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� Locate the configuration file,
“config�bin”, and double-click on it�

2. Then, click “Open”�

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Updating 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 website and update your
Router’s firmware to the latest version�

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Checking for a New Version of Firmware

The “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new
version of firmware� When you click the button, a new browser window
will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that
there is a new version available� If a new version is available, you will
have the option to download it�

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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”�

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

want to save the firmware file� Select a location� You can name the
file anything you want, or use the default name� Be sure to locate
the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later� When you
have selected the location, click “Save”�

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

Click “Close”� The download of the firmware is complete� To
update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the
Router’s Firmware”�

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse” (2)� A window

will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware
update file�

2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded� Select the file by

double-clicking on the file name�

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

of the firmware file you just selected� Click “Update”�

4. You will be asked if you are

sure you want to continue�
Click “OK”�

5. You will see one more message� This message tells you that the

Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware
is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted� Click “OK”�

A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen� When the
countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete�
The Router home page should appear automatically� If not, type in
the Router’s address (default = 192�168�2�1) into the navigation bar of
your browser�

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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 UPnP 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 in to the Router in the future� It is also recommended that you
set a password if you plan to use the remote-management feature of
your Router�

Changing the Login Time-Out Setting

The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you
can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface� The timer
starts when there has been no activity� For example, 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, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire�
You will have to log in to 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 in to the
Router’s advanced setup interface at one time�

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Setting the Time and Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time
Protocol (SNTP) server� This allows the Router to synchronize the system
clock to the global Internet� The synchronized clock in the Router is
used to record the security log and control client filtering� Select the
time zone in which you reside� If you reside in an area that observes
daylight saving time, then place a check mark in the box next to
“Daylight Savings”� 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� You now
have the option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep
your Router’s clock synchronized with different NTP time servers on the
Internet� Select your desired NTP server from the drop-down boxes, or
simply keep it as is�

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Enabling Remote Management

Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE
SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD� Remote
management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from
anywhere on the Internet�

There are two methods of remotely managing the Router� The first
is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by
selecting, “Any IP address can remotely manage the Router”� By typing
in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be
presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password
of your Router� The second method is to allow a specific IP address
only to remotely manage the Router� This is more secure, but less
convenient� To use this method, enter the IP address from which you
know you will be accessing the Router 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� The remote-access port
defaults to port 8080� You can choose a different port by entering a new
port number in the “remote port” field� Click on the “Apply Changes”
button to save your settings�

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Enabling/Disabling Network Address Translation (NAT)
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users

only� Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD� NAT is the method by which the Router
shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other
computers on your network� This function should only be used if your
ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an
advanced system configuration� If you have a single IP address and you
turn off NAT, the computers on your network will not be able to access
the Internet� Other problems may also occur� Turning off NAT will disable
your firewall functions�

Enabling/Disabling Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)

UPnP 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�

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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 Web­Based Advanced User 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� The Router ships with this
feature disabled� If you want to disable it, select “Enable” and click
“Apply Changes”�

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Setting up your Computers

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP/Ethernet” settings to “Obtain
an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”� This is normally the default setting in most home computers�

You can set up the computer that is connected to the ADSL modem FIRST using these steps� You can also use these steps to add computers to your
Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet�

Windows XP, 2000, or NT

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

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

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

3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated
with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the
drop-down menu�

4. In the “Local Area
Connection Properties”
window, click “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click
the “Properties” button� The
following screen will appear:

5. If “Use the following IP
address” (2) is selected,
your Router will need to
be set up for a static IP
connection type� Write the
address information in the
table below� You will need
to enter this information into
the Router�

6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”
(1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3)� Click

“OK”� Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with
the Router�

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Windows 98SE or Me

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

from the drop-down menu�

2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings”

for your installed network
adapter� You will see the
following window�

(1) (2) (3)

3. If “Specify an IP address”
is selected, your Router will
need to be set up for a static
IP connection type� Write
the address information
in the table below� You
will need to enter this
information into the Router�

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

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

6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1)� Write down the DNS
address(es) in the chart�

7. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”
on the “IP Address” tab� Click “OK”� Restart the computer� When
the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured
for use with the Router� Set up the computer that is connected to
the cable or DSL modem by FIRST using these steps� You can also
use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router
has been set up to connect to the Internet�

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Mac OS up to 9.x

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP�

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

“T CP/I P”�

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)

3. Next to “Configure” (2),
if “Manually” is selected,
your Router will need to
be set up for a static IP
connection type� Write the
address information in the
table below� You will need
to enter this information into
the Router�

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

This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router�

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

will appear� Click “Save”�

Restart the computer� When the computer restarts, your network
settings are now configured for use with the Router�

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Mac OS X

1. Click on the “System

Preferences” icon�

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

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

“Network” menu�

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4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3)� Next to “Configure” (4), you should see
“Manually” or “Using DHCP”� If you do not, check the PPPoE tab
(5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected� If it
is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection
type using your user name and password�

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5. If “Manually” is selected,

your Router will need to
be set up for a static IP
connection type� Write the
address information in the
table below� You will need
to enter this information into
the Router�

6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”
(4), then click “Apply Now”�

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

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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…”�

4. Make sure there are no
check marks next to any
of the displayed options:
“Automatically detect
settings”, “Use automatic
configuration script”, and
“Use a proxy server”�
Click “OK”� Then, click
“OK” again in the “Internet
Options” page�

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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:

The ADSL LED is not on�

Solution:

1. Check the connection between the Router and ADSL line� Make

sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the
Router labeled “DSL Line”�

2. Make sure the Router has power� The Power LED on the front

panel should be illuminated�

Problem:

The Internet LED is not on�

Solution:

1. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on

the Router labeled “DSL Line” and the ADSL LED is on�

2. Make sure you have the correct VPI/VCI, user name, and password

from your ISP provider�

8

Problem:

My connection type is static IP address� I cannot connect to
the Internet�

Solution:

Since your connection type is static IP address, your ISP must assign
you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address� Instead of using
the Wizard, go to “Connection Type”, and then select your connection
type� Click “Next”, select “Static IP”, and enter your IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway information�

Problem:

I’ve forgotten or lost my password�

Solution:

Press and hold the “Reset” button on the rear panel for at least six
seconds to restore the factory defaults�

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Problem:

My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router�

Solution:

1. Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the

Router, and you have the same security settings on the clients
such as WPA or WEP encryption�

2. Make sure the distance between the Router and wireless PC are

not too far away�

Problem:

The wireless network is often interrupted�

Solution:

1. Move your wireless PC closer to the Router to find a better signal�

2. There may also be interference, possibly caused by a microwave

oven or 2�4GHz cordless phones� Change the location of the
Router or use a different wireless channel�

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Problem:

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly�

Solution:

If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer,
please check the following items:

1. Look at the lights on your Router� If you’re using a Belkin Router,
the lights should be as follows:

• The “Power” light should be on.

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

• The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking.

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

system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen� If you’re
using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should look like this (the
icon may be red or green):

3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of
wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have
a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can
connect to�

Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
Yes, my network name is listed—go to the troubleshooting solution

titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name
is listed”�

No, my network name is not listed—go to the troubleshooting solution
titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is
not listed”�

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Problem:

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

Solution:

If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list,
please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:

1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list�

If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to
enter the network key� For more information regarding security, see
the page entitled “Changing the Wireless Security Settings”�

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

your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection
to the network�

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Problem:

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is
not listed�

Solution:

If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks” in
the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the
Router� Close the wireless utility, and re-open 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 Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement
and Setup”�

2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network
cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is
enabled� This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel
and SSID” configuration page�

If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps,
please contact Belkin Technical Support�

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Problem:

My wireless network performance is inconsistent�
Data transfer is sometimes slow�
Signal strength is poor�
Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection�

Solution:

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance between devices decreases when the
distance between devices increases� Other factors that will cause signal
degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such
as walls and metal appliances� As a result, the typical indoor range of
your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet� Note also that
connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the Router or
Access Point�

In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest
temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from
the Router�

Changing the wireless channel - Depending on local wireless traffic
and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can
improve performance and reliability� The default channel the Router
is shipped with is channel 11, you may choose from several other
channels depending on your region; see the section entitled “Changing
the Wireless Channel” on page 32 for instructions on how to choose
other channels�

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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�

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Problem:

How do I extend the range of my wireless network?

Solution:

Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices:

• Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can effectively
double the coverage area of your wireless network� An access
point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by
your wireless router, and connected to the router using either an
Ethernet cable, or through your home’s power lines using two
powerline Ethernet adapters�

These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly�
For network/range extension information, please visit: www�belkin�com/networking to find out more about:

Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (F5D7132)

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• For 802�11g (54g) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless Range
Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin
802�11g Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or
powerline Ethernet adapters�

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point�

Solution:

1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point�

2. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless

Router or Access Point� (The Router default is 192�168�2�1, the
802�11g Access Point 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”�

3. Click the “Wireless” tab on the left of your screen� Select the

“Encryption” or “Security” tab to get to the security settings page�

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

5. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in your

hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the
“Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from
the passphrase� Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set
all of your clients to match these settings� A hex (hexadecimal) key
is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9� For 128-bit
WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys�

For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key

6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish� Encryption in the Wireless Router
is now set� Each of your computers on your wireless network will
now need to be configured with the same security settings�

WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point
from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that
security is turned on for this wireless client� If this is not done, you will
lose your wireless connection�

Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit
encryption only� Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit
encryption� Please check your Apple AirPort product to see which
version you are using� If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit
encryption, try 64-bit encryption�

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Wireless Card�

Solution:

The Wireless Card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or Access Point� For instance, if your Wireless Router or Access Point uses the key
00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the Wireless Card must be set to the exact same key�

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

Network” screen�

2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more

options of the card�

3. 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 Wireless Card�

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

network name from the “Available networks” list and click the
“Properties” button�

5. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”�

6. Ensure the check 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�

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7. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box�

IMPORTANT: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from

A–F and 0–9� For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys� This
network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless
Router or Access Point�

For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key

8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings�

If you are NOT using a Belkin Wireless Card, please consult the
manufacturer for that card’s user manual�

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Problem:

Do Belkin products support WPA?

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

and software that support it� At the time of this FAQ publication, a
security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft� This patch
works only with the Windows XP operating system�

Download the patch here:

http://www�microsoft�com/downloads/details�aspx?FamilyID=009d8425­ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en

You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802�11g
Wireless Desktop Network Card or Notebook Network Card from the
Belkin support site� Other operating systems are not supported at this
time� Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers
such as Belkin 802�11g products�

Download the latest driver at

http://www�belkin�com/uk/support/tech/index�asp

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network�

Solution:

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

(no ser ver)”�

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 (PSK)� This can be from eight to 63
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols or spaces�
This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up�
For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family
network key”�

4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set all clients to
match these settings�

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business�

Solution:

If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting� This is typically used in a business environment�

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

(with server)”�

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

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

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

Server” fields�

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

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

distributed (in packets)�

6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set all clients to
match these settings�

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network�

Solution:

Clients must use the same key that the wireless router or access point uses� For instance if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the wireless
router or access point, the clients must also use that same key�

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

Network” screen�

2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more

options of the Card�

3. 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 Wireless Card�

4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a
network name from the “Available networks” list and click the
“Properties” button�

5. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK (no server)�

6. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box�

IMPORTANT: WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from

A–Z and 0–9� For WPA-PSK you can enter eight to 63 characters� This
network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router
or access point�

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

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
on a Belkin Wireless Card for a business�

Solution:

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

Network” screen�

2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more

options of the Card�

3. 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 Wireless Card�

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

network name from the “Available networks” list and click the
“Properties” button�

5. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA”�

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

your network administrator�

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

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Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
and I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network�

Solution:

If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook
Network Card that 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� Download the patch
from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA�

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�

Supported Operating Systems:

• Windows XP Professional

• Windows XP Home Edition

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Enabling WPA-PSK (no server)

1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel >

Network Connections”�

2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the

following screen� Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my
wireless network settings” box is checked�

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

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

“Network Administration”�

Note: Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to
connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server
such as a radius server� Please consult your network administrator for
further information�

5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”� This setting will
have to be identical to the wireless router or access point that you
set up�

6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box�

IMPORTANT: Enter your 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 clients that you set up�

7. Click “OK” to apply settings�

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Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireles s
Technology

Speed/ Data
Rate*

Frequency Common

Compatibility Compatible w ith

Coverage* Up to 400 ft�* Up to 60 0 ft�* Up to 1,200 ft�* Up to 1,400 f t�*

Advantage Common—

*Dista nce and connection sp eeds will var y depending on your networkin g environment�

**Thi s Router is com patible with pr oducts based on the same ver sion of the draft 802�11n
specif ications and m ay require a sof tware upgrade for be st results�

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G

(8 02 .11g)

Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 30 0Mbps* Up to 300 Mbps*

household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unli censed
band 2�4GHz

80 2�11b /g

widespread
use for Internet
sharing

Enhanced

(1x1 draft
80 2.11n )

Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with the
unlicensed band
2�4GHz

Compatible with
802�11b/g, draft
802�11n, and
Belkin G+ MIMO

Better coverage
and consistent
speed and range

N MIMO

(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)

Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unli censed
band 2�4GHz

Compatible with
draft 802�11n**
and 802�11b/g

Enhance d
speed and
coverage

N1 MIMO

(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)

Common
household
devices such as
cordless phones
and microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unli censed
band 2�4GHz

Compatible with
draft 802�11n**
and 802�11b/g

Leading edge—
best coverage
and throughput

Technical-Support Information

For latest software updates or if you have any further questions
regarding installation of this product, please visit:

http://www�belkin�com/uk/support/tech/index�asp

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Appendix A: Glossary

IP Address

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router� To access the
advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar
of your browser� This address can be changed if needed� To change
the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”�
The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP� Examples of a
non-routable IP are:

192�168�x�x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)
10�x�x�x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

Subnet Mask

Some networks are far too large to allow all traffic to flood all its parts�
These networks must be broken down into smaller, more manageable
sections, called subnets� The subnet mask is the network address plus
the information reserved for identifying the “subnetwork”�

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DNS

DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Server� A Domain Name Server
is a server located on the Internet that translates URLs (Universal
Resource Links) like www�belkin�com to IP addresses� Many ISPs do
not require you to enter this information into the Router� 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�

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PPPoE

Most ADSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type� If you use an
ADSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log
you into the service�

Your connection type is PPPoE if:

1. Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to

connect to the Internet�

2. Your ISP gave you software such as WinPoET or Enternet300 that

you use to connect to the Internet�

3. You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your

browser to get on the Internet�

To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password
in the spaces provided� After you have typed in your information, click
“Apply Changes”�

After you apply the changes, the “Internet Status” indicator will read
“connection OK” if your Router is set up properly�

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PPPoA

Enter the PPPoA information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”�
Click “Apply” to activate your settings�

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

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

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

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

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

Disconnect after X...

This feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your
ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time� For instance,
placing a check mark next to this option and entering “5” into the minute
field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five
minutes of no Internet activity�

This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by
the minute�

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Channel and SSID

To change the channel of operation of the Router, select the desired
channel from the drop-down menu and select your channel� Click “Apply
Changes” to save the setting� You can also change the SSID� The SSID
is the equivalent to the wireless network’s name� You can make the SSID
anything you want to� If there are other wireless networks in your area,
you should give your wireless network a unique name� Click inside of
the SSID box and type in a new name� Click “Apply Changes” to make
the change�

ESSID Broadcast

Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a
feature known as site survey� It scans the air for any available network
and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the
survey� This occurs if the computer’s SSID is set to “ANY”� Your Belkin
Router can block this random search for a network� If you disable the
“ESSID Broadcast” feature, the only way a computer can join your
network is by its SSID being set to the specific name of the network
(like WLAN)� Be sure that you know your SSID (network name) before
enabling this feature� It is possible to make your wireless network nearly
invisible� By turning off the broadcast of the SSID, your network will not
appear in a site survey� Obviously, turning off the broadcast feature of
the SSID helps increase security�

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Encryption

Setting encryption can help keep your network secure� The Router uses
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption to protect your data and
features two rates of encryption: 64-bit and 128-bit� Encryption works
on a system of keys� The key on the computer must match the key on
the Router, and there are two ways to make a key� The easiest is to let
the Router’s software convert a passphrase you’ve created into a key�
The advanced method is to enter the keys manually�

Application Gateways

Application gateways let you specify specific ports to be open for
specific applications to work properly with the Network Address
Translation (NAT) feature of the Router� A list of popular applications has
been included� You can select an application from the popular choices
included in the drop-down list� Your selections will be programmed into
the Router� From the drop-down list, select the row that you want to
copy the settings from, and the row you want to copy to, and then click
“Copy To”� The settings will be transferred to the row you specified�
Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application� If your
application is not here, you will need to check with the application
vendor to determine which ports need to be configured� You can
manually input this port information into the Router�

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Virtual Servers

This 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, machines from the
Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”� If you need
to configure the virtual server function for a specific application, you will
need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings
you need�

To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided
for the internal machine, the port type (TCP or UDP), and the LAN and
public port(s) required to pass� Then select “Enable” and click “Set”� 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�

Client IP Filters

The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or
other network services at specific days and times� Restriction can be set
for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers�

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URL Blocking

To configure the URL-blocking feature, specify the websites (www�
somesite�com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network� Click
“Apply Changes” to activate the change� To complete this configuration,
you will need to create or modify an access rule in the client IP filters
section� To modify an existing rule, click the “Edit” option next to the
rule you want to modify� To create a new rule, click on the “Add PC”
option� From the “Access Control Add PC” section, check the option for
“WWW with URL Blocking” in the “Client PC Service” table to filter out
the websites and keywords specified�

Schedule Rule

To configure the schedule rule, specify the name, comment, start time,
and end time that you want to filter on your network� This page defines
schedule rule names and activates the schedule for use in the “Access
Control” page�

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 on your network to allow network access to
each or copy the MAC address by selecting the name of the computer
from the “DHCP Client List”� To enable this feature, select “Enable”�
Next, click “Apply Changes” to save the settings�

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DMZ

If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly
from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted
two-way Internet access� This may be necessary if the NAT feature
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 LAN IP address in
the “Static IP” field and click “Apply Changes” for the change to take
effect� If you have only one public (WAN) IP address, then you can
leave the public IP to “0�0�0�0”� If you are using multiple public (WAN)
IP addresses, it is possible to select which public (WAN) IP address the
DMZ host will be directed to� Type in the public (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, and click “Apply Changes”�

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Administrator Password

The Router ships with NO password entered� If you wish to add a
password for more security, you can set a password from your Router’s
web-based user interface� Keep your password in a safe place as you
will need this password if you need to log into the Router in the future� It
is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set a password if you plan to
use the remote management feature�

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, 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, then 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
a time�

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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� If you reside in an area that observes
daylight saving time, 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�

Remote Management
Before you enable this function, 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�

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UPnP

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� 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�

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Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup

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�

1. Wireless Router (or Access Point) Placement

Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point
of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless
network devices�

To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i�e�, computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):

• Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically
(toward the ceiling)� If your wireless router (or access point) itself is
positioned vertically, point the antennas a much as possible in an
upward direction�

• In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point)
on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible�
This may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on an
upper floor�

• Try not to place the wireless router (or access point) near a
cordless 2�4GHz phone�

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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that
may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens� Dense objects that
can inhibit wireless communication include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your
computers and wireless router or access point)�

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3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• Try moving cordless phones away from wireless routers (or access
points) and your wireless-enabled computers�

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2�4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information)� If
this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering�

• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network� For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless
router (or access point) to channel 11� See your phone’s user
manual for detailed instructions�

• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone�

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

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apar
ent buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks
nearby that can conflict with yours�

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless LAN Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available
(see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your wireless router
(or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other
networks as possible�

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�

For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey
and wireless channel information included in your User Manual�

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your wireless router (or access point)� Should you need to cover
an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/
Access Point�

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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and
are used where security is important� Secure connections include:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network

• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another
cable or DSL service

• Most online banking websites

• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password

to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep�” The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website�

A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers� To change your power management setting
under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel�

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and
AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed
these issues�

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FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin International, Inc�, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA
90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product,

F5D7634uk4A

to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules� Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation�

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits� Nevertheless, the device shall be used in
such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized�

When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall
be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact
during normal operation� In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the
antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation�

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules� These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation� This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy� If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver�

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected�

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help�
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the

requirements adopted by the ACTA� On the bottom of this equipment
is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in
the format US: BKCDL01BF5D7634A� If requested, this number must be
provided to the telephone company�

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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 20076 6 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/
BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 http://www�belkin�com/nl/networking/
CZECH REPUBLIC 239 0 00 406 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/
DENMARK 701 22 403 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/
FINLAND 0080 0 - 22 35 54 60 ht tp://www�belkin�com/uk/n etworking/
FRANCE 08 - 25 54 00 26 http://www�belkin�com/fr/networking/
GERMANY 0180 - 500 57 0 9 http://www�belkin�com/de/networking/
GREECE 00800 - 44 14 23 9 0 http://www�belkin�com /uk/networking/
HUNGARY 06 - 17 77 49 06 http://ww w�bel kin�com/uk/ne tworking/
ICELAND 800 8534 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/
IRELAND 0818 55 50 06 ht tp://www�belkin�com/uk/network ing/
ITA LY 0 2 - 69 43 02 51 http://www�belkin�com/it/support/tech/issues_more�asp
LUXEMBOURG 34 20 80 85 60 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/

NETHERLANDS

NO RWAY 81 50 0 287 http://www�belkin�com/uk /networking /
POLAND 00800 - 441 17 37 http://www�belkin�co m/uk/network ing/
PORTUGAL 707 200 676 ht tp://www�belkin�co m/uk/network ing/
RUSSIA 495 580 9541 http://www�belkin�com/networking/
SOUTH AFRICA 0800 - 99 15 21 http://ww w�be lkin�com/uk/networki ng/
SPAI N 902 - 02 43 6 6 http://www�belkin�com/es/support/tech/networkingsupport�asp
SWEDEN 07 - 71 4 0 04 53 http://www�belkin�com/se/support/tech/networkingsupport�asp
SWITZERLAND 0 8 - 48 00 02 19 http://www�belkin�com/u k/networkin g/
UNITED K INGDOM 0845 - 607 77 87 http://www�belk in�com/uk/net working/
OTHER COU NTRIES +44 - 1933 35 20 00

0900 - 040 07 90

€0�10 per minute

http://www�belkin�com/nl/networking/

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Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by
Belkin International, Inc�, may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment�

Canada-Industry Canada (IC)

The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210
Industry Canada� This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003�

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003
du Canada�

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BEATCZ

CYITIE

SKPTSEPLES

SI

EEHUGR

DK

LVLULTNLMTRONOCHBG

TR

DEFRFI

GBISLI

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ýesky

[Czech]

[Belkin Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [F5D7634-4] je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a
dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk

[Danish]

Undertegnede [Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved, at følg ende udstyr [F5D7634-4] overhold er de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit e rklärt [Belkin Ltd], dass sich das Gerät [F5D7634-4] in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen eins chlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab [Belkin Ltd] sea dme [F5D7634-4] vastavust direkti ivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenev atele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English

Hereby, [Belkin Ltd], declares that this [F5D7634 -4] is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente [Belkin Ltd] declara que el [F5D7634-4] cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de l a Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ

[Greek]

ȂǼ ȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ [Belkin Ltd] ǻǾȁȍȃǼǿ ȅȉǿ [F5D7634-4] ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿ ȆȇȅȈ ȉǿ Ȉ
ȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈ ǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈ Ȁǹǿ ȉǿȈ ȁȅǿȆǼȈ ȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈ ǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈ ȉǾȈ ȅǻǾīǿǹȈ 1999/5/ǼȀ.

Français

[French]

Par la présente [Belki n Ltd] déclare que l'appareil [F5D7634-4] est c onforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano

[Italian]

Con la pr esente [Belkin Ltd] di chiara che questo [F5D7634-4] 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 [F5D7634-4 / iekƗrtas tips] atbilst DirektƯvas 1999/5/E K
bnjtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuviǐ

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [Belkin Ltd] deklaruoja, kad šis [ F5D7634-4] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart [Belkin Ltd] dat het toestel [F5D7634-4l] in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van ric htlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti

[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, [Belki n Ltd], jiddikjara li dan [F5D7634-4] jikkonforma mal-ƫtiƥijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimen ti oƫrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungaria n]

Alulírott, [Belkin Ltd] nyilatk ozom, hogy a [F5D7634-4] megfelel a vonatkozó ala pvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyé b elõírásainak.

Polski

[Polish]

Niniejszym [Belkin Ltd] oĞwiadcza, Īe [F5D7634-4] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz
pozostaáymi stos ownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese]

[Belkin Ltd] declara que este [F5D7634-4] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5 /CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

[I Belkin Ltd] izjavlja, d a je ta [F5 D7634-4] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantn imi doloþili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky

[Slovak]

[Belkin Ltd] týmto vyhlasuje, ž e [F5D7634-4] spĎĖa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi

[Finnish]

[Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F5D7634-4] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukain en.

Svenska

[Swedish]

Härmed intygar Belkin Ltd] att denna [F5D7634-4] st år I överenss tämmelse med d e väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/ 5/EG.

Íslenska
[Icelandic]

Hér með lýsir [Belkin Ltd] yfir því að [F5D7634-4] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur,
sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk

[Norwegian]

[Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved at utstyret [F5D7634-4] er i sams var med de grunnleggende krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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http://www�belkin�com/doc/

For information on product disposal please refer to
http://environmental�belkin�com

FOR USE IN

OPERATES ON CHANNELS 1-13

Restricted Use in Certain Countries Class 2 Equipment

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Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc� (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of
this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design,
assembly, material, or workmanship�

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product�

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of
charge (except for shipping charges for the product)� Belkin reserves the
right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any
limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products�
In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for
example, because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either
a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from
Belkin�com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product
as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its
natural use�

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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
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with�
The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such
as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltage disturbances (i�e� brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,
or system equipment modification or alteration�

How to get service.

To get service for your Belkin product contact tech support on the
numbers shown earlier in the user manual�

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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�

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How state law relates to the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN�
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY�

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you�

IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING
OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES�

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state� Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you�

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