Belkin F5D82334C User Manual

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N Wireless Router
User Manual

F5D8233-4v3

P75445-A
Ok-mk 9/5/07

F5D8233tt4

P75445tt-A

Splash Screen
Table of Contents

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

Advantages of a Wireless Network…………………………..1

Placement of your N Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . .10

4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . .38

Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Configuring the Wirel e ss Ne t wo r k Set ti n g s . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setting MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Dynamic DNS……………………………………….59

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . .74

8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router).
Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home
networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your
wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read
through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the
section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance” on the next page. By following our simple setup
instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

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

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

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

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

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

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

• 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 Easy Installation 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.

(This section is copied from P74304-C Introduction)

Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)

Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple
Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n
specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless
networking systems.

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The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio
is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless
transfers around your home or office. A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit
a data stream. Belkin’s N MIMO, on the other hand, uses two antennas. This design
helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N MIMO is multidimensional. It builds
on one-dimensional smart-antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data
streams through the same channel, which increases wireless capacity.

Another element that enhances Belkin’s N MIMO is the use of aggregation as specified in
the draft 802.11n specification. By shortening the space between packets and combining
multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin’s N MIMO can transmit more data
through available bandwidth.

Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The speed limit governs
the maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane. Compared with conventional
radios, one-dimensional smart antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster
and more reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a
rate closer to the speed limit. Belk in’s N MIMO helps traffic move at the s pe ed limit and
opens more lanes—to become the superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow
is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened.

Placement of your N Wireless Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to
your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is
between 100 and 200 feet.

In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further
from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can
weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves
are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if
distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please
contact Belkin Technical Support.

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;
if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum
effectiveness, this checklist may help.

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1. Router Placement

Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close
as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):

• Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your
Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.

• In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to
the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor.

• Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such
as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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

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 your Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If
this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

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

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

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment
buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that
can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available
(see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and
computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

• 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 with your
wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more
information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we
suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are
used where security is important. Secure connections include:

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

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

• Most online banking websites

• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password

to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL
software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers. To change your power management setting under
Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL,
please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these

issues.

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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website
at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:

US: 877-736-5771
800-223-5546 ext. 2263
310-898-1100 ext. 2263
UK: 0845 607 77 87
Australia: 1800 235 546
New Zealand: 0800 235 546
Singapore: 65 64857620
Europe: www.belkin.com/support

Product Overview
Product Features

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

®

Works with Both PCs and Mac

Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac

®

OS

8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista™,
and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network
adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Patent-Pending Network Status Display

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

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Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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

NAT IP Address Sharing

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

SPI Firewall

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

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

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

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging,
video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.

Support for VPN Pass-Through

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

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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

Setup Assistant

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The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned Easy Install
Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic
software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router
for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of
minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

Note: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and
Vista; and Mac OS X v10.x. If you are using another operating system, the
Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this
User Manual (see page xx) [VERIFY PAGE NUMBER].

Integrated N Wireless Access Point

N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE

802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps.*
Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will
vary depending on your networking environment.

*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data
rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.

MAC Address Filtering

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

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Knowing your Router
Package Contents

• Belkin N Wireles s Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

• Network Status Display Guide

• Wireless Security Setup Guide

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

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

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

• Internet browser

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Knowing your Router

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

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with LEDs]

A. Wireless Security [insert N Wireless Router Lock Icon]

Off Wireless security is off
Solid Blue Wireless security is on

B. Wireless-Computer Status [insert N Wireless Router Laptop Icon]
Off Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue Wireless computer is connected to the Router
Blinking

Amber

C. Wired-Computer Status [insert N Wireless Router Computer Icon]

Off Wired computer is not present
Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to the Router
Blinking
Amber

D. Router/Power Status [insert N Wireless Router Icon]

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 b ec omes a solid light,
indicating the Router is ready for use.

Off Router is off
Blinking Blue Router is booting up
Solid Blue Router is on and ready

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

Off Router is NOT connected to m odem

E. Modem Status [insert N Wireless Router Modem Icon]

Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router

Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router

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Solid Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly
Blinking
Amber

F. Internet Status [insert N Wireless Router Globe Icon]

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

Off Router is NOT connected to the Internet
Blinking
Amber
Solid Blue Router is connected to the Internet

Problem with modem

Router is attempting to connect to the Internet

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ports]

G. Push Button (insert N Wireless Router Security icon) – White

This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature. Please refer to
the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section.

H. Connections to Wired Computers (insert N Wireless Router Wired

Computer icon) – Gray

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports
are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP
category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4, with
onboard LEDs on the connectors.

I. Connection to Modem (insert N Wireless Router Modem icon) –

Yellow

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable
that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use
of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may not work
properly.

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J. Reset Button – Red

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

i. Resetting the Router

Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router
will momentarily flash. The “Power/Ready” light will begin to
blink. When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the
reset is complete.

ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds,
then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash.
The “Power/Ready” light will begin to blink. When the
“Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the restore is
complete.

K. Power Jack – Black

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

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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

• Belkin N Wireles s Router

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

• Network Status Display Guide

• Wireless Security Setup Guide

Modem Requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port.
Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If
you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB

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connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet
port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port,
you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in
some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.

Ethernet USB

Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your
Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and
running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be
connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet

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connection is active and working

at the time of installation. If it is not, you
must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual to
configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system
other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10.x, you must set
up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User
Manual.

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Step 1: Hardware Connections

– Follow the Quick Installation Guide

(QIG)

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A. Unplug your modem’s power cord. Put the Router next to the

modem. Raise the Router’s antennas.

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B. Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and

computer. Unplug that cable from your modem, and plug it into any
gray port on the back of the Router.

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C. Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your

Router) and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router.
Connect the other end to your modem, in the port that’s now free.

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D. Plug in your modem’s power cord. Wait 60 seconds for the modem

to start up. Plug the Router’s power supply into the black port on
the back. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

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E. Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up. Look at the display on

the front of the Router. Make sure the “Wired” and “Router” icons
are lit up in blue. If they are not, recheck your connections.

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Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant So ftware
A. 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.

B. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically
appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to run
the Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions there.

IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from

Step 1 – B.

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

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

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

1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections
The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

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

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[in screenshot above, the “r” in router should be capitalized in
“Belkin routers”]

1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)

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

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information in order to be able to connect to the Internet. When you tell us
who provides your service, we can configure most of it:”; also header
should read “Internet account info”—note the sentence casing to remain
consistent with the prev. headers]

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1.5 Configuring the Router
The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the
Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.

Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the
Router is rebooting. Doing so will render your Router inoperable.

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1.6 Checking Internet Connection

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

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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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1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers

This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless
computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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At this point, your Router is set up and working properly. It is now time to
connect your other computers.

Connecting computers wirelessly
Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network. If you still
need to install those adapters, do this now. Then follow their instructions
on how to connect. When you do so, look for your network: John’s Home
Wi-Fi.

Connecting computers with wired cables
Computers with wired network adapters can use this network. If you still
need to install those adapters, do this now. Then simply connect an
Ethernet cable between your computer’s network port and one of the
available LAN ports (labeled “connections to computers”) on the back of
this Router.]

Congratulations

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

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Alternate Setup Method
Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide

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

Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP
Server

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

Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User
Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based
Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type
in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.

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You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home
page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to
the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or
clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login
screen. The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen,
leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.

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Logging out of the Router

One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making
changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make
changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out.
Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method
is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The
default login time-out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from one to 99
minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual titled
“Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”.

Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

The home page is the first page you will see when you access the
Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of
the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be
reached from this page.

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1. Quick-Navigation Links

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

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2. Home Button

The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will
take you back to the home page.

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

4. Login/Logout Button

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

5. Internet-Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status
of the Router. When the indicator says “Connected” in blue, the Router is
connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the
indicator will read “No Connection” in RED. The indicator is automatically
updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router.

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6. Language

Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface. Select a desirable
language by clicking one of the available languages.

7. Version Info
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial
number of the Router.

8. LAN Settings

Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router.
Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP
Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the “LAN” quick-navigation
link on the left side of the screen.

9. Internet Settings
Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the
Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or
by clicking on the “Internet/WAN” quick-navigation link on the left side of the
screen.

10. Features
Shows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes
can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the
quick-navigation links on the left side of the screen.

11. Page Name
The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Manual will
sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance “LAN > LAN Settings” refers to
the “LAN Settings” page.

Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service
Provider (ISP)

The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your
Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually
any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for
your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by
your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click
“Connection Type” (A) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type
you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (B) allows you to
enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings. Clicking “MAC
Address” (C) will let you clone your computer’s MAC address or type in a specific
WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. When you have finished making
settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is
set up properly.

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Setting your Connection Type

From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use.
Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your
connection type and then clicking “Next” (2).

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

A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable
modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to
complete the connection to your ISP. Some dynamic connection types may
require a host name. You can enter your host name in the space provided if you
were assigned one. Your host name is assigned by your ISP. Some dynamic
connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was
originally connected to the modem.

1. Host Name (1)

This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP.
Enter your host name here and click “Apply Changes” (3). If your ISP did not
assign you a host name, or you are not sure, leave this blank.

2. Change WAN MAC Address (2)

If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can
enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer’s MAC address
through this link.

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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP
A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types.
If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask,
and ISP gateway address. This information is available from your ISP or on the
paperwork that your ISP left with you. Type in your information, then click “Apply
Changes” (4). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read
“connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.

1. IP Address (1)

Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.

2. Subnet Mask (2)

Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.

3. ISP Gateway Address (3)

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

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL
modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the
service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that
doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE.
Your connection type is PPPoE if:

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.

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1. User Name

This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP.

2. Password

Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.

3. Service Name

A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP
requires a service name, leave this blank.

4. MTU

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

5. Disconnect after X...

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

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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to­Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only].

Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most
common in European countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s
system. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided.
When you have finished, click “Apply Changes” (9). After you apply the changes,
the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up
properly.

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1. PPTP Account

Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.

2. PPTP Password

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3. Host Name

Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.

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

4. Service IP Address

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

5. My IP Address

Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

6. My Subnet Mask

Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

7. Default Gateway

Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID (default
gateway), leave this blank.

8. Disconnect after X….

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

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Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia
Only]
Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this
information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will
automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server address is
different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP
address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually”
(4) and type in the address next to “Login Server” (5). When you have entered all
of your information, click “Apply Changes” (7). After you apply the changes, the
Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up
properly.

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1. Select your State

Select your state from the drop-down menu (6). The “Login Server” box will
automatically be filled in with an IP address. If for some reason this address does
not match the address that Telstra has given, you can manually enter the login
server address. See “User decide login server manually” (4).

2. User Name
Provided by your ISP. Type in your user name here (2).

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3. Password

Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box (3) to
confirm it.

4. User Decide Login Server Manually

If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State” drop­down menu (6), you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a
check in the box next to “User decide login server manually” (4) and type in the
address next to “Login Server” (5).

Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings

A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates
Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses.
Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this
information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” box (1) should be checked
if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address. If you are using a static IP
connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and
secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly. If your connection
type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS
address. Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked. To enter the DNS
address settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS
entries in the spaces provided. Click “Apply Changes” (2) to save the settings.

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Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address

All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique
“serial number” called a MAC address. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may
record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that particular
computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own
MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and may cause the connection not to
work. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the
computer into the Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s
system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work. If you
are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply
clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the
modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network.

Cloning your MAC Address
To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was
ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed.
Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3). Your MAC address is
now cloned to the Router.

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Entering a Specific MAC Address

In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can
manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a MAC address in the
spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3) to save the changes. The
Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you
specified.

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced
User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else
such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “Enter” key.

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

Viewing the LAN Settings

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s header
page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settings
or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (2) or to
view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP client list” (3).

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Changing LAN Settings

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

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1. IP Address

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP
address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup interface, type this
IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be
changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address
and click “Apply Changes”. The IP address you choose should be a non­routable IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are:

192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

2. Subnet Mask
There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced
feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask if
necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you
have a specific reason to do so. The default setting is “255.255.255.0”.

3. DHCP Server

The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by
assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The
default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary;
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computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click
“Apply Changes”.

4. IP Pool
The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the
computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you want
to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending
IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign
100 IP addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IP
address pool larger than 100 computers. For example, starting at 50 means
you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The
starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.

5. Lease Time

The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each
computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. The
default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an
IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that
particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day
or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also
means that a particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you
have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or
client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you
will not want the IP address to change.

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

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to
your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host
name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of
the computer’s network interface card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button
will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From
this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name or Service Set
Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure
the Router to be used as an access point.

Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used. The SSID is
your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin N
Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network
name will look something like “Belkin_N_Wireless_123456”. You can change this
to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged. Keep in mind, if you
decide to change your wireless network name, and there are other wireless
networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from
other wireless networks that may be operating in your area. To change the SSID,
type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and click “Apply
Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your
wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to
your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network
adapter for information on making this change.

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Note: Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates from the
“Utilities > Firmware update” page. Newer firmware can fix problems, add
wireless features, and/or improve wireless performance (see page xx).

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Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in the
United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe),
there are 13. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel
requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for
the country in which you reside. The channel can be changed if needed. If there
are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to
operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks.

Extension Channel

The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary channel to
double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch” below). An appropriate
extension channel will be displayed when operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using
the Wireless Mode Switch” below). The channel can be changed if needed.

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Using the Wireless Mode Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are several
modes.

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

1) Off

This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless devices can
join the network. Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to
secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time, or
don’t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time.

2) 802.11g only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11g-compliant devices to join
the network, keeping out any slower 802.11b devices.

3) 802.11b+g+n

Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802.11b-, 802.11g-, and 802.11n­compliant devices to join the network.

4) 802.11n only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draft 802.11n-compliant devices
to join the network, keeping out 802.11g and 802.11b devices.

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Using the Bandwidth Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are
several modes available:

1) 20MHz only

Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is
compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but
will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing
bandwidth to 20MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems.

2) 20MHz/40MHz Auto

Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz
and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed
for N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices when conditions permit. When a legacy

802.11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel,
the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility.
We recommend using this as the default mode.

Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For

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

Protected Mode Switch

Protected mode ensures proper operation of N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices
on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are present or when
there is heavy 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use
protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N Wireless Cards and

802.11g or 802.11b cards on your network. If you are in an environment that
includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve
the best N wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an
environment with HEAVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference, you will
achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will
ensure N wireless performance is not affected.

802.11e/WMM QoS Switch

Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.

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Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi
Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses
familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names
and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By default,
wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine
which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security”
on the “Wireless” tab.

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS uses WPA2 (described on page xx) for encryption. It does not provide
additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless
network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or
PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network. Conceptually, the
two methods work as follows:

PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your Router for three
seconds. Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two
minutes. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure. Pushing the
PBC button will automatically enable WPS. The client has now been securely
added to your wireless network.

PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is
associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below. Enter
the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this screen).
The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two
minutes.

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

2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless
client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the
Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking
procedure from the client within two minutes.

3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the
Router’s PIN to the registrar. Click “Generate New PIN” to change the PIN
from the default value. Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset the PIN value.

4. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to
connect to a WPS network. Push the PBC button located on the back of

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the Router for three seconds, and then initiate the PBC on the client
device. Alternatively, push the “Start PBC” soft button to start this process.

5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security
settings to be set up if not using WPS.

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

client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software
that supported WPA2. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple
security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft®. These
patches work only with the Windows XP operating system. Other operating
systems are not supported at this time.

For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2 (SP2), a file
from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected
Access (KB 826942)” is available for free download at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826942

For Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft has released a free
download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2
(KB971021). The update is available from:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021

IMPORTANT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client
cards/adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and installed the
latest driver. Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for
download from the Belkin support site: www.belkin.com/networking.

Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)

Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode and
WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. Typically, WPA2-Personal (PSK) is the mode
that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is
implemented in a business environment where an external radius server
distributes the network key to the clients automatically. Your Router supports
WPA2-Personal (PSK).

1. After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page under “Wireless”
and select “WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)” from the “Security Mode” drop-down
menu.

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2. For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-PSK +
WPA2-PSK”. This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that
you set up. “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK” mode will allow the Router to support
clients running either WPA or WPA2 security.

3. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP”, “AES”, or “TKIP+AES”. This
setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up.

4. Enter your pre-shared key (PSK). This can be from eight to 63 characters and

can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the
wireless clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like:
“Smith family network key”. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all
wireless clients to match these settings.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with

WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router.

Setting WPA Security
Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with

software that supports WPA. At the time this User Manual was published, a
security patch from Microsoft is available for free download. This patch works
only with Windows XP.

Your Router supports WPA-Personal (PSK), which uses what is known as a pre­shared key (PSK) as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password
that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters,

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numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same key to access the network.
Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment.

Setting WPA-PSK

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

(PSK)”.

2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to
be identical on the clients that you set up.

3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can
be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the
clients that you set up.

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

settings.

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Setting WEP Encryption
Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple

®

AirPort

. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using

the manual method described in the next section.

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

®

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2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you WEP key
manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually, or you can type a
passphrase in the “PassPhrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP
key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set
all of your clients to match these settings.

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3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless
network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to
the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making
this change.

Using a Hexadecimal Key

A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit
keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit
keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key

In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F
and 0–9. You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router
and your wireless computers.

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Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption

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

Using the Access Point Mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The

Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this
mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the
Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet
as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is

192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for

your need.

1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only”
page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings.

2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”.

3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network.

The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router advanced
user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s
navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID,
and channel normally.

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Setting MAC Address Control

The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify
which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only
to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to
access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied
access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each
client (computer) to which you want to allow network access. The “Block” feature
lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without
having to add and remove the computer’s MAC address from the list.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

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Setting up an Allow Access List

1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of computers

allowed to connect to the wireless network.

2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (3), type in the MAC address of
the wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network,
then click “<<Add” (4).

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

4. Click “Apply Changes” (5) to finish.

Setting up a Deny Access List

The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to
access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the
wireless network. All others will.

1. Select the “Deny” radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of computers to be
denied access to the wireless network.

2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (3), type in the MAC address of
the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network, then
click “<<Add” (4).

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

4. Click “Apply Changes” (5) to finish.

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Configuring the Firewall

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

• IP Spoofing

• Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• IP with zero length

• Smurf Attack

• TCP Null Scan

• SYN flood

• UDP flooding

• Tear Drop Attack

• ICMP defect

• RIP defect

• Fragment flooding

•

The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack
networks. These ports appear to be “stealth” meaning that for all intents and
purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn the firewall
function off if needed; however, it is recommended that you leave the firewall
enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely
vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall
enabled.

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Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings

The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for
services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other
applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal
computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the
Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”. A list of common
applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server
function for a specific application. If your application is not listed, you will need to
contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need.

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Choosing an Application

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

Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server

To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the
internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to pass (use a comma between
multiple ports), select the port type (TCP or UDP), and click “Apply Changes”.
You can only pass one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall
can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is
recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific
application.

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Setting Client IP Filters

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

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To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address
of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter “80”
in both the port fields (2). Select “Both” (3). Select “Block” (4). You can also
select “Always” to block access all of the time. Select the day to start on top (5),
the time to start on top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop
(8) on the bottom. Select “Enable” (9). Click “Apply Changes”. The computer at
the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the
times you specified. Note: Be sure you have selected the correct time zone
under “Utilities> System Settings> Time Zone”.

(2)

(1)

(5)

(6)

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(3)

(4)

(7)

(8)

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Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be
placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing
problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application.
Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT
protected from hacker attacks.

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To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field
and select “Enable”. Click “Apply Changes” for the change to take effect. If you
are using multiple static WAN IP addresses, it is possible to select which WAN IP
address the DMZ host will be directed to. Type in the WAN IP address you wish
the DMZ host to direct to, enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ
host computer, select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”.

Using Dynamic DNS

The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static
host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org offers, allowing your
network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the

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Internet. DynDNS.org provides this service, for up to five host names, free to the
Internet community.

The Dynamic DNS

SM

service is ideal for a home website, file server, or to make it
easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at work. Using the
service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no
matter how often your ISP changes it. When your IP address changes, your
friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname.dyndns.org
instead!

To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name, please visit

http://www.dyndns.org

.

Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client

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

1. Select DynDNS as the “DDNS Service” (1).

2. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (2).

3. Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field (3).

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

“Domain Name” field (4).

5. Click “Update Dynamic DNS” (5) to update your IP address.

Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will
automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address. You can
also do this manually by clicking the “Update Dynamic DNS” button (5).

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Blocking an ICMP Ping

Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the
Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP
address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The
Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This
heightens your Router’s security level.

(1)

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To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply
Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping.

Utilities

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

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Restarting the Router

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

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Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation

1. Click the “Restart Router” button.

2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.

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3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60

seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the
restart.

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

reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should
appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default =

192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Restoring Factory Default Settings

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

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1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button.

2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.

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3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting

the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power
to the Router off during the restart.

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

reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router home page
should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address
(default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Saving a Current Configuration

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

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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 where you want to

save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything
you want, or use the default name “user.conf”. Be sure to name the file so you
can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of
the file, click “Save”.

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3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.

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The configuration is now saved.

Restoring a Previous Configuration

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

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1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of

the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.conf”. Locate the
configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.

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

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

configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”.

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

reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router’s home
page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default
= 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

Updating the Firmware

From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware.
Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may
have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the
firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to
the latest version.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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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

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version available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to
download it.

Downloading a New Version of Firmware

If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is
available, you will see a screen similar to the one below:

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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”.

[screenshot—PM did not provide]

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

Updating the Router’s Firmware

1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows

you to select the location of the firmware update file.

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2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking

on the file name.

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

firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.

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

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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”.

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6. 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.

Changing System Settings

The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator
password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off
the NAT function of the Router.

Setting or Changing the Administrator Password

The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for
greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and
keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the
future. It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the
remote management feature of your Router.

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Changing the Login Time-Out Setting

The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be
logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there
has been no activity. For example, imagine you have made some changes in the
advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking “Logout”.
Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, 10 minutes after you leave, the login
session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make any more
changes. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set
to 10 minutes. Note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s
advanced setup interface at one time.

Setting the Time and Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global
Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log
and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in. You have the

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option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock
synchronized. Select your desired NPT server from the drop-down box, or simply
keep it as is.

If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check mark in
the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”. The system clock may not update
immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers
on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself.

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Enabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management

allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the
Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router. The first is to
allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting “Any IP
address can remotely manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address
from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen
where you need to type in the password of your Router.

The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the
Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the
IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided
and select “Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router”. Before you
enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your
administrator password. Leaving the password empty will potentially open your
Router to intrusion.

Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the
desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” feature. The default
access port is set to port 80.

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Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the

method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP
with the other computers on your network. This function should only be used if
your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an
advanced system configuration. If you have a single IP address and you turn
NAT off, the computers on your network will not be able to access the Internet.
Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect your firewall
functions.

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Enabling/Disabling UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your
Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice
messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP­compliant. 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 UPnP­compliant 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 UPnP­compliant, 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 advanced interface, the Router will
perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You
can choose to download the new version or ignore it.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings

Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using
these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after
the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

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

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1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.

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

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

(1)

(2)

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[keep]

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.

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image] [keep]

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

Click “Save”.

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[keep]

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

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X

1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

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

(1)

2

2

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[keep]

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

(2)

(5)

(3)

(4)

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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.

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.

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

“Apply Now”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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

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

2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000)

or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network

adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

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4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen will appear:

(1)

(2)

(3)

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5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be

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

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6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” (1) and

“Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me

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

drop-down menu.

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

following window.

(2)

(3)

(1)

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3. If “Specify and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for

a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
You will need to enter this information into the Router.

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

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

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

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[win2k settings chart.tif] [keep]

[use current image]

7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP

address tab. Click “OK”.
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Recommended Web Browser Settings

In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s
settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the 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”.

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

connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”, and
“Always dial my default connection”. If you can make a selection, select
“Never dial a connection”. If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step.

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

Settings…”.

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

“Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use
a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options”
page.

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Connections_LAN_Settings.jpg

®

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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Troubleshooting
Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start.

If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that
the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.

1. If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds,

open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon
that is located on your desktop.

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

been placed in to start the installation.

3. The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds. If, instead, a window

appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled
“SetupAssistant”.

4. If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled “Manually

Configuring Network Settings” (page xx [confirm page no. ]) of this User
Manual for an alternative setup method).

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Setup Assistant cannot find my Router.

If the Setup Assis tant is not able to find the Router during the installation process,
please check the following items:

1. If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation

process, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer
attempting to access the Internet. Examples of third-party firewall software
are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and
Norton Personal Firewall. If you do have firewall software installed on your
computer, please make sure that you properly configure it. You can determine
if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it
off. If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works properly, you will
need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on.
Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall
software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access.

2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back

into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “router” LED is on; it should be solid
BLUE. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the
Router and plugged into a wall outlet.

3. Ensure that you have a cable connected between the network (Ethernet) port

on the back of the computer and one of the “to Wired Computers” ports on the
back of the Router.
Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled “to
Modem” on the back of the Router.

4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Setup

Assistant.
If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router, reference the section titled
“Manually Configuring Network Settings” for installation steps.

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Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet.

If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please
check the following items:

1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant.

2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have

typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require

that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name. Example:

“[e-mail]”. The “@myisp.com” part of the user name may need

to be typed as well as your user name.
If you continue to have no Internet connection, reference the section titled
“Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page xx of this User Manual for an
alternative setup method).

• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser

doesn’t work.

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

is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking.

If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “modem” LED is off, and the
“internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and Router are
not connected properly.

1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is

connected. The cable should be connected at one end to the Router’s “to

Modem” port, and at the other end to the network port on your modem.

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2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes.

After three minutes, plug the modem back into its power source. This may

force the modem to properly recognize the Router.

3. Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the

power. This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the

modem. If the “modem” LED on the Router is not lit after completing these

steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.

• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser

doesn’t work.

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

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

1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” LED is on, and the

“internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may

not match the ISP’s connection.

2. If you have a “static IP address” connection, your ISP must assign you the IP

address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please refer to the section

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

3. If you have a “PPPoE” connection, your ISP will assign you a user name and

password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router’s connection

type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly. Please

refer to the section entitled “Alternate Setup Method” for details on changing

this setting.

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4. You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of

your ISP. To search our knowledge base for ISP-specific issues, go to:

http://web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP”.
If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please
contact Belkin Technical Support.

• The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.

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

is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid.

1. If the “modem” LED is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid, but you are

unable to access the Internet, there may be third-party firewall software

installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet. Examples of

third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee

Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall.

2. If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please make sure

that you properly configure it. You can determine if the firewall software is

preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off. If, while the firewall is

disabled, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall

settings to function properly when it is turned on.

3. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall

software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access.
If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

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

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

should be as follows:

• The “router” LED should be on.

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

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

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

the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.

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

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

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

2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the

network key. For more information regarding security, see the section entitled

“Changing the Wireless Security Settings”.

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

screen should turn green, indication of a successful connection to the network.

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

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

1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the Router. Close

the wireless utility, and reopen it. If the correct network name now appears

under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem.

Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled “Placement of your

N Wireless Router” of this User Manual.

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.

• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.

• Data transfer is sometimes slow.

• Signal strength is poor.

• Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Netw ork (VPN)

connection.
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the

throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between
devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is
generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances.
Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from
the Router.

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

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Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and
interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve
performance and reliability. The default channel the Router is shipped with is
channel 11; you may choose from several other channels depending on your
region. See the section on page XX [insert the correct pg no.] entitled “Changing
the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to choose other channels.

Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help
improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability. Most wireless
cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to
the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on
your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the “Configure”
button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless
card in the list box and then click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab
and select the rate property.

Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit
rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless
signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable.
Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your
environment. Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for
browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual.

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I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security
on my Belkin Router.

1. Log into your Router.

Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router. (The

Router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your Router by clicking on the

“Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to

enter your password. If you never set a password, leave the “Password” field

blank and click “Submit”.

Click the “Wireless” tab on the left of your screen. Select the “Encryption” or

“Security” tab to get to the security settings page.

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

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

key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and

click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply

Changes” to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these

settings. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a 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

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 Router from a computer with a wireless

client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If
this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.

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

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security
on a Belkin client card.

The client card must use the same key as the Router. For instance, if your
Router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must
be set to the exact same key.

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

screen.

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

your card.

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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 that 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.

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 Router.
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 client card, please consult the
manufacturer’s user manual for that wireless client card.

Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2?
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: [url]

You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g Wireless
Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating
systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s patch only supports devices
with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g products.

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

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I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security
on my Belkin Router for a home network.

1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no 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 your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can

be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be used on all

of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like:

“Smith family network key”.

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

settings.

I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security
on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network.

Clients must use the same key that the Router uses. For instance, if the key is
“Smith Family Network Key” in the Router, the clients must also use that same
key.

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

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

options of your card.

2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear.

This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin

Wireless Card.

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

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

4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK (no server).

5. 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 Router.

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