Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual

N+ Wireless Router

User Manual

PM00736 F5D8235-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Table of Con tent s

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

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

Placement of your N+ Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........2

2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Connect ing a nd Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

6 Using the Web- Base d Advanced User Inte rface . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....43

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WEP Setup ..............................................44

Setting WEP Encryption ....................................44

Using the Access Point Mode ...............................46

Access Control ...........................................49

Configuring the Firewall ....................................47

Using D ynamic DNS .......................................52

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............53

Restarting the Router ......................................54

Updating the Firmware .....................................59

7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

9 Troubl eshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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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 ma ximize 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 a USB storage device (not included) within your net work

Advantages of a Wireless Network

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

• Mobilit y – you’ll no longer need a dedicate d “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

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

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

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

• 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 industr y acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products.

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Revolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)

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

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 t wo antennas.
This design helps combat distortion and inter ference. 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 bet ween 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 traf fic through that lane faster and more
reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently
moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N MIMO helps
traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to be come the
superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the
number of lanes that are opened.

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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 fur ther 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, tr y moving the computer to
a position between five and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if
distance is the problem. If difficultie s persist eve n 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 ma ximum effec tiveness, 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 Wireles s 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 ver tically (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

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

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 batter y 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 suppor ts 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 necessar y, 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 of fice 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 net works 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 net work 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/Acce ss Point.

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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

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

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

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

• Most online banking websites

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

to access your account

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

For more information regarding our networking products, visit our
website at www.belkin.com/networking

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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 w ith 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 othe rs. All that is nee ded is an Internet browser and
a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the
Internet).

USB Port for External Storage Devices

The Router includes a USB port in the back panel for one storage device
(flash drive or external hard drive). You can now have network-attached
storage capabilities without having to purchase an expensive NAS.

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.

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 addresse s 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 10/100/1000 4-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, Gigabit Ethernet, 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.

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Unive rsal Plug and Play (UPnP)

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

Supp ort 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 net work.

Built-In Dynam ic 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 Ass istant

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 Ser vice 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 (se e page 22).

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Integrated N+ Wireless Access Point

N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draf t 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 var y 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 acce ss to your net work. 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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Package Contents

• Belkin N+ Wireless 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
(including Storage Manager)

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

• Minimum1GHzprocessorand128MBRAM

• Internet browser

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

(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)
(E)

(F)
(G)
(H)

(I)

(J)

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A. Broadband Download Speedometer

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current
download speed being transferred through the Internet connection. The
speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed
that has been measured by the N+ since being activated.

B. Wireless Security

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current
download speed being transferred through the Internet connection. The
speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed
that has been measured by the N+ since being activated.

Off Wireless security is of f

Blinking Blue WPS handshaking in process

Solid Blue Wireless security is on

C. WPS Push Button

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

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D. Wireless-Computer Status

Off Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

E. Wired-Computer Status

Off Wired computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

F. USB Port Status

Off

Flashing Blue

Flashing Amber

Solid Blue

Wireless computer is connected
to the Router

Problem with wireless computer
connecting properly to the Router

Wired computer is connected to
the Router

Problem with wired computer
connecting properly to the Router

No device is plugged into the
USB port

Data is being read/written to the
storage device

Unsupported device is plugged
into the USB port

Storage device is plugged in and
ready to be accesse d

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G. Router/Power Status

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

Off Router is off

Blinking Blue Router is booting up

Solid Blue Router is on and ready

H. Wireless Status

Off Wireless is off

Solid Blue Wireless is on

I. Modem Status

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

Off

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber Problem with modem

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Router is NOT connected to
modem

Router is connected to modem
and functioning properly

J. Internet Status

This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the
Internet. When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the
Internet. When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting
to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid 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

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

Router is NOT connected to the
Internet

Router is atte mpting to connect
to the Internet

Router is connected to the
Internet

Problem with connecting to the
Internet

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K. Connections to Wired Computers

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These
ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto -uplinking ports for
standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1
through 4.

L. USB Port

Plug in your USB storage device here.

M. Connection to Modem

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.

N. Reset Button

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

i. Resetting the Router

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

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ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then
release it. T he 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.

O. Power Jack – Black

Connect the included 12V/1.5A
DC power supply to this jack.

(K)

(L)

(M)

(N)

(O)

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

• Belkin N+ Wireless 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 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 por t on it.

Ethernet USB

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Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant soft ware to make installing your
Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and
running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be
connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet
connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not,
you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual
to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating
system other than Windows 200 0, 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

1. Find the cable connecting your modem and computer*. Unplug it

from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the Belkin
Router.

2. Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray por t on
the Router. Plug the other end into a net work (Ethernet) por t on
your computer.

3. Plug the power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the
black port on the Belkin Router. As the Router wakes up, lights will
come on; reche ck your connections if the “Wired” and “Router”
lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds.

4. Rotate the antennas up.

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5. Locate the CD in this guide and inser t it into your computer. The

Setup Wizard should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, open
the CD in My Computer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac OS X) and
double -click the “Router Setup” icon.

*If you a re replacing a n existing route r, find the cabl e conne cting th e modem and old router.
Discon nect it from the old ro uter and plug it into the yellow port o n the new router.

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

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.

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

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Select Countr y

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

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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.

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1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now verif y 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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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
countr y or ISP from the drop-down boxes.

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1.5 Configuring the Router

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

Note: Do not disconnect any cable or powe r 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 sur fing 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 “E xit 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: Assist ance Connecting Other Computers

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

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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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Storage Manager

The Storage Manager is an application that provides easy access to
your USB storage device. Once this is installed, your storage device
will appear as a drive letter (e.g., D:\) in your “My Computer” folder. You
may read and write to this drive as if it were directly at tached to your
computer. Note that the Router currently supports FAT, FAT32, and
NTFS file systems.

Click “Next” to install the Storage Manager application.

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Click “Finish” to go back to the main menu. You may now access the
drive as if it were directly attached to your computer. Once installed,
please use the CD to install this application on all computers on which
you wish to access the storage device.

Storage Manager also allows you to safely eject the storage device
before unplugging it from your Router. This is recommended before
unplugging the USB storage device as there might be another user
on your network who is accessing the drive. Simply right-click on the
“Storage Manager” icon in the system tray and select the appropriate
button.

Alternatively, you do not need to install the Storage Manager in order to
access your storage device. Open a file explorer window and type in the
addres s field:

\\192.168.2.1\DeviceName

where “DeviceName” is the name that was assigned to the storage
device.

Your Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router suppor ts up to four USB
storage device s through a separate USB hub (not included). Note that
the Router can supply a maximum of 500mA of current to the port, so
it is recommended that the hub be externally powered. Additionally,
some USB hard drives require more than 50 0mA and must be ex ternally
powered to function.

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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick
Installation Guide

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

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

See the section in this Use r 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
Advance d User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not
type in anything else such as “http://” or “ww w”). Then press the “Enter”
key.

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Logging into the Router

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

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 t wo ways that the computer can be logged
out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the compute r out. The second
method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of
time. The default login time -out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from
one to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual
titled “Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”.

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Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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

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1. Quick-Navigation Links

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 par ticular setting easier to
find. Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short
description of the tab’s function.

2. Home Button

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

3. Help Button

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

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4. Login/Logout Button

This 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 set tings of the Router.

5. Internet-Status Indicator

The “Help” but ton 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.

6. Language

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

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7. Version Info

The “Help” but ton 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.

8. L AN Settings

The “Help” but ton 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.

9. WL AN S ett ings

Shows the settings of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) side of
the Router, including the SSID and security settings.

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10. Internet Settings

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

11. Router Status

Shows the status of the Router’s 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.

12. 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 > L AN
Settings” refers to the “L AN Settings” page.

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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 t ype. 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 conne ction 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
addres s of the PC that was originally connected to the modem.

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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 t ype 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 lef t 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.

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1. IP Addr ess

Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address he re.

2. Subnet Mask

Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.

3. ISP Gateway Addre ss

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 t ype. 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 conne ction in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE.

1. User Name

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

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Your connection t ype 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.

2. Passwor d

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

3. Service Name

A ser vice 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. Discon nect 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 disconne ct from the Internet
after five minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be used if
you pay for your Internet ser vice by the minute.

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Setting your I nternet S ervice Provid er (ISP) Co nnec tion Type to Point-to-Poi nt 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 Pas sword

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

3. Host Name

Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.

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 Ad dress

Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

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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. Discon nect 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 disconne ct from the Internet
after five minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be used if
you pay for your Internet ser vice 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
(1) 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 t ype 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.

1. Select your State

Select your state from the drop-down menu (1). The “Login Ser ver” box
will automatically be filled in with an IP addres s. If for some reason this
addres s does not match the addres s 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).

3. Passwor d

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 “Selec t Your
State” drop-down menu (1), you may manually enter the login server IP
addres s by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login ser ver
manually” (4) and type in the address next to “Login Server” (5).

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Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings

A “Domain Name Ser ver” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “w ww.belkin.com” to IP
addres ses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to ente r 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 set tings, 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 ser vice.
When you install the Router, its own MAC addres s 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 conne ction 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 ORIGIN ALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router
was installed. Click the “Clone” but ton (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3).
Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router.

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Entering a Specific MAC Address

In cer tain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address.
You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a MAC
addres s 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 addre ss you specified.

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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 L AN settings, click on
“LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on
“DHCP client list” (3).

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

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1. IP Addr ess

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

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

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

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 ser ver function makes setting up a network very easy by
assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically.
The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if
necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static
IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP
server, select “Off ” and click “Apply Changes”.

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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 addres s and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP
server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that
you cannot spe cify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers. For
example, star ting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not
to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP addres s must be lower in
number than the ending IP address.

5. Lease Time

The length of time the DHCP server will reser ve the IP addre ss 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 addres s will not
change for that par ticular computer. Setting lease times for shorter
intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addres ses 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 filter s, 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 nee d to change this setting
unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the
network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.

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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page

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
“Reserve” button will tie up the assigne d IP address to the current MAC address. The “Reserved IP Database” section will show the linked IP and
MAC addresses. Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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The “Network Address” section defines the local IP address or range. The “Subnet Mask and Gateway” section defines the mask and gateway for the
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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.

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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+ Wireles s” 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 any thing 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 wireles s 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 Change s” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a
change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need
to be re configured to conne ct 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 per formance
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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). A n appropriate extension channel will be displaye d when
operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using the Wireless Mode Switch”
below). The channel can be changed if needed.

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. Of f

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

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2. 802 .11b+g

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11b- and g-compliant
devices to join the network

3. 802 .11b+g+n

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

802.11n-compliant 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) 20 MHz /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 ma ximize 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 computer s
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
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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 heav y 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 lit tle 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 HE AVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference, you will achieve
the best N+ wireless performance with protected mode ON. T his will
ensure N+ wireless performance is not affected.

802.11e/WMM (Wi-Fi® Multimedia) QoS

WMM, based on 802.11e QoS (Quality of Ser vice), prioritizes important
data on your network, such as multimedia content and voice-over-IP
(VoIP), so it will not be inter fered with by other data being sent over the
network. This feature requires other wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi
phones or wireless laptops, to support WMM for best results.

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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
suppor ts 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 net work
names and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By
default, wireless securit y is disable d. To enable security, you will need
to determine which standard you want to use. To access the se curit y
settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab.

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS use s WPA2 (described on page 42) for encryption. It does not
provide additional securit y, 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: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device. Refer to
your client’s documentation on this procedure. Then, within two minutes,
push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for
two seconds. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS.
The client has now been securely added to your wireless net work.

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PIN: The client device has an 8-digit PIN number 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 Protec ted Setup (WPS)

Enabled or Disabled.

2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method:

In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must
supply an 8- digit PIN to the Router. Af ter clicking “Enroll”, you must start
the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes.

3. Router PIN

If an ex ternal 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 connec t to a WPS network. Push the PBC
button located on the back of the Router for two seconds, and then
initiate the PBC on the client device. Alternatively, push the “Star t 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.

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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 Microsof t called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wirele ss
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

These steps are not necessary for Windows XP SP3 and above.

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

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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 WPA2­Enterprise (R ADIUS) is implemented in a busine ss environment where
an external radius server distributes the net work key to the clients
automatically. Your Router supports WPA2-Personal (PSK ).

1. Af ter you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Se curit y” page under

“Wireless” and select “WPA-PSK(no server)” from the “Se curit y Mode”
drop-down menu.

2. For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-

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

3. For “Encr yption Technique” will auto-fill depending on the

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

IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work
with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the
Ro ut er.

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Setting WEP Encryption

Note to Mac user s: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with

Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set
the encryption using the manual method described in the next section.

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

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you WEP

key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually, or you can
type a passphrase in the “PassPhrase” field and click “Generate” to
create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to
finish. You must now set all of your clients to match the se set tings.

3. Encr yption 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 wireles s network
adapter for information on making this change.

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Using a Hexadecimal Key

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

For instance:

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

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

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

Note to Mac user s: Original Apple AirPort products suppor t 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, tr y
64-bit encr yption.

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Guest Access: This option allows guest user s access to the Internet
while keeping them away from your private network. By default, this
option is enabled. Guest users should connect to the Belkin N+ Guest
network.

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Security opt ions for Guest Acces s:

Hotel Style: Users will be redirected to a hotel-style landing page when
they first tr y to access the Internet. They must cor rectly enter in the
passphrase to log in.

WPA/WPA2-PSK: This option is similar to the security mode for the main
router network. Users must correctly enter the PSK in order to join the
guest network.

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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 Change s”.

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 inter face again, type the IP address you spe cified into
your browser’s navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC
addres s filtering, SSID, and channel normally.

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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D ropAttack

• ICMPdefect

• RIPdefec t

• 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 at tacks, 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 ser vices such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Por t 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 por t 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, sele ct 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 (ser ver) machine, the port(s) required to pass (use a
comma betwee n multiple ports), select the por t type (TCP or UDP),
and click “Apply Change s”. You can only pass one port per internal IP
addres s. Ope ning ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can
enable and disable settings ver y quickly. It is recommended that you
disable the settings when you are not using a specific application.

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Acces s Control

The Router can be configured to restrict acce ss 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.
Select the “Enable” radio button to use this feature.

To restrict Internet access to a single computer, for example, click the
“Add” button and select the appropriate entry. This entry will deny
access as a default according the specified criteria. Users can also add
a particular MAC address of a device manually and press the “Add”
button. They can also create a blanket rule for all the devices that are
connecting via the Guest Access feature.

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The Access Control rule can be removed by clicking the “Delete” button.
Click on the entry number for the configuration options.

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There are four main configurations for Access Control lists. The first one
is “Schedule” for that rule. The second is “Ser vice” for the services to
be blocked for that rule. The third is “URL Blocking” for the URL access
restrictions, and the four th is “URL Key word Blocking” for certain
keywords to be blocked in the URL address.

“Everyday” is the default for the days of the week that this rule will be
implemented on the “Schedule” page.

The second configuration for the Access Control list is the “service” that
is to be blocked or allowed. Users can choose to “Block All Services”,
“Allow All Services”, or configure from a list of predefined popular
services.

The third configuration for the Access Control list is the “URL List” for
the URL addresses that are to be blocked or allowed. Users can choose
to “Block All URLs”, “Allow All URLs”, or configure their own list of URLs.

The fourth configuration for the Acces s Control list is the “URL Keyword
List” for the URL address keywords that are to be blocked or allowed.
The default value is blank for this list and the user can configure a list of
URL address keywords.

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Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The DMZ feature allows you to specif y 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 vide o conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the
DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks.

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

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Using Dynamic DNS

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

The Dynamic DNSSM ser vice 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
addres s 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 ht tp://
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.

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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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Blocking an ICMP Ping

Compute r 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)

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

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Security Log

This page keeps a log of router activity, such as computers logging in to
and out of the Router, as well as attempts from the Internet to connect
to the Router. This log file can be saved and cleared.

Utilities

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

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Restart ing t he Router

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

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Restart ing t he Router to Res tore Normal Op eration

1. Click the “Restart Router” button.

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

3. The following message will appear. Restar ting the Router can take

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

4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the
countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restar ted. The Router
home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s
addres s (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your
br ow se r.

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Resto ring Factory Default Settings

Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the
factor y (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”.

3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes
restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is impor tant
not to turn the power to the Router off during the restar t.

4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the
countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restore d. 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.

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

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”.

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

The configuration is now saved.

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Resto ring a Prev ious Configuratio n

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 double­click on it.

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

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, t ype in
the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of
your browser.

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Updating the Firmware

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

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Checking for a New Version of Firmware

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

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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 on the right:

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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”.

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

“Close”.

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

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. 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 downloade d. Select the file by

double -clicking on the file name.

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

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

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

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

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

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6. A 60-se cond countdown will appear on the screen. When the

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

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Changing System Settings

The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator
password, set the time zone, or enable remote management.

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.

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.

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Setting the Time and Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time
Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system
clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is
used to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the
time zone that you reside in. You have the option to select a primary and
a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock synchronized. Select
your desired NPT server from the drop-down box, or simply keep it as is.

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

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Enab ling Remote Man agement

Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE
SURE YOU HAVE S ET 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.

Advance d 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 UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered
by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation
of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications
that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall
to be configured in a specific way to operate properly. This usually
requires opening TCP and UDP ports, and in some instances, setting
trigger por ts. An application that is UPnP-compliant has the ability to
communicate with the Router, basically “telling” the Router which way
it needs the firewall configured. The Router ships with the UPnP feature
enable d.

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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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ECO Mode: This option allows you to turn off the wireless radio

automatically at set periods of time in order to save power. Click the
check box to turn off the radio at the times shown in the drop- down
boxes.

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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 af ter the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

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

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

“T CP/I P”.

2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).

(1)

(2)

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3. Nex t to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router

will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the
addres s infor mation in the table below. You will need to enter this
information into the Router).

4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”.
This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window
will appear. Click “Save”.

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

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X

1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

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

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

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1)

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

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

6. If not already selected, sele ct “Using DHCP” nex t 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 200 0) or the “Network” icon ( Windows XP).

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

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

(1)
(2)

(3)

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.

6. If not already selected, sele ct “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

(1)

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(2)

(3)

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

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 Web­Based Advance d User Inter face, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher

1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.

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

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

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

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

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Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher

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

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

“Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, sele ct “Direct connec tion to the
In ter net ”.

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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. Nex t, 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 star t, reference the section
titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 67) of this
User Manual for an alternative setup method).

Setup Assistant cannot find my Router.

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

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

installation process, there may be third-par ty 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 sof tware 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 refe r 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 adapte r 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 por t 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. E xample: “[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).

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browser doesn’t work.

• Iamun abletoconnec ttot heIntern et.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 of f, 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” por t, and at the other end to the net work 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 Suppor t.

4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.

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browser doesn’t work.

• Iamun abletoconnec ttot heIntern et.The“modem”LEDon

my Router is on, and t he “inter net” LED i s bli nking.

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 t ype may not match the ISP’s connection.

2. If you have a “static IP address” connection, your ISP must a ssign
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 se ction entitle d “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 ISP­specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and t ype in
“ISP”.

If you are still unable to access the Internet af ter verifying these settings,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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work.

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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 third­part y firewall sof tware installed on the computer attempting to
access the Internet. Examples of third-part y firewall software are
ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and
Norton Personal Firewall.

2. If you do have firewall sof tware 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 soft ware for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow
Internet access.

If you are still unable to access the Internet af ter disabling any firewall
software, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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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:

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• 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

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
li ste d”.

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
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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 net work has security (encr yption) enabled, you will need to

enter the network key. For more information regarding security, see
the section entitled “Changing the Wireless Se curit y 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 correc t 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
enable d. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel
and SSID” configuration page.

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

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• Datat ransferissometimesslow.

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Network ( VPN) connection.

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance bet ween devices decreases when the
distance bet ween devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal
degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstr uctions such
as walls and metal appliances. Note also that connection speed may
decrease as you move farther away from the Router.

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

Changing the wireles s 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 39 entitled
“Changing the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to choose
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Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate
can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability.
Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To
change this proper ty, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Net work
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 “Propertie s”), 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. E xperiment with dif ferent 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.

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

addres s 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 lef t 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.

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3. Af ter 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 Change s” 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 ne ed to ensure that se curit y 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 128­bit encryption. Please check your Apple AirPort product to see which
version you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit
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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.

3. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless L AN
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 “Proper ties”
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 ne eds to be checked.

7. Type your WEP key in the “Net work key” box.

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Important: A WEP key is a mixture of number s and letter s from A-F and

0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This net work 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 suppor t it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a
security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch
works only with the Windows XP operating system.

Download the patch here: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826942

You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g
Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin suppor t
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 “Encr yption 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. T his 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 Change s” 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 Net work 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 “Advance d” but ton 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 Utilit y will allow you to manage all the advanced
features of the Belkin Wireless Card.

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

name from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Proper ties”
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 character s. This network
key needs to match the key you assign to your Router.

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

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I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am
having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA)
security.

If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook
Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enable d software, a
file from Microsoft calle d “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless
Protected Access” is available for free download. Download the patch
from Microsof t by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA.

Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
You also need to ensure that the wireless card’s manufacturer supports
WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from
their suppor t site.

Suppor ted Operating Systems:

•WindowsXPProfessional

•WindowsXPHomeEdition

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

2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Net works” tab will display the
following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my
wireless net work settings” check box is checked. [need image]

3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button
and you will se e the following screen. [need image]

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

“Network Administration”.

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

5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encr yption”. This set ting will
have to be identical to the Router that you set up.

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

Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63

characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key
must be used on all of the clients that you set up.

7. Click “OK” to apply settings.

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What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at ver y different maximum speeds. Each is based
on the designation for cer tifying net work standards. The most common
wireless net working standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up
to 54Mbps; 802.11a also suppor ts up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz
frequency; and 802.11n draf t specification can connect at up to
300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

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Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireles s
Technology

Speed/ Data
Rate*

Frequency C ommon

Compatibility Compati ble with

Coverage* Up to 40 0 ft.* Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,200 f t.* Up to 1,400 ft .*

Advantage Common—

**Dist ance and conn ection speed s will vary de pending on your networ king env ironmen t.

**Thi s Router is com patible with pr oducts based on the same ver sion of the dr aft 802.11n
specif ications and m ay require a sof tware upgra de for be st results.

G

(8 02 .11g)

Up to 54M bps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 30 0Mbps* Up to 300Mb ps*

househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phon es
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

80 2.11b /g

widesp read
use for Interne t
sharing

G Plus MIMO

(8 02 .11g w ith
MIMO MRC)

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phon es
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with
80 2.11b /g

Better coverage
and con sistent
speed and
range

N MIMO

(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phon es
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with
draft 802.11n**
and 802.11b/g

Enhance d
speed and
coverage

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N1 MIMO

(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phon es
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with
draft 802.11n**
and 802.11b/g

Leading edge—
best co verage
and throughput

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Technical Support

You can find technical suppor t information at http://www.belkin.com/
networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you
want to contact technical support by phone, please call:

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/suppor t

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Information

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

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

F5D8235- 4v1

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

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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact normal operation is minimized.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20cm betwee n the radiator and
your body.

Federal Communicat ions Comm issi on Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the inter ference by
one or more of the following measures:

•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

•Increasethedistancebetween theequipmentandthereceiver.

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

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which the receiver is connected.

•Consultthedealeroran experiencedradio/ TVtechnicianforhelp.

For IEEE 802.11b/g/n products in the USA market, only channels 1
through 11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Modifications

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

Canada-Industry Canada (IC)

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

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-0 03 du
Canada.

Europe-European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE
alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following
European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

•EN60950-1(IEC60950-1)–ProductSafet y

•EN300328Technicalrequirementforradioequipment

•ETS301489GeneralEMCrequirementsforradioequipment.

To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your
Belkin product.

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these
directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets
are the equivalent international standards).

•EN55022(CISPR 22)–ElectromagneticInterference

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

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

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

•EN60950-1(IEC6 0950-1)–ProductSafety

Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or
CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo.

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Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

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

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

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

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What is not covered by this warranty?

All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
The Belkin Product Warrant y does not protect against acts of God such
as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,
or system equipment modification or alteration.

How to get service.

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

1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA

90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223 -5546, within 15 days of
the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:

a. The part number of the Belkin product.

b. Where you purchased the product.

c. When you purchased the product.

d. Copy of original receipt.

2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on

how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed
with your claim.

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Belkin reser ves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All
costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion,
that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin
may designate, in its sole discretion, an e quipment repair facility to
inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any,
of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment
must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settle d, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated
under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

How st ate l aw relates to the warranty.

THIS WARR ANT Y CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARR ANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICUL AR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARR ANTY.

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

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

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

Belkin Tech S upport

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/suppor t

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Belkin I nterna tional, Inc.
501 West Waln ut Stree t
Los Ang eles, CA 9 0220, USA
310- 898-1100
310 - 89 8-1111 f ax

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United Kingdom
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