Belkin F6D4230-4 User Manual

Enhanced Wireless Router

User Manual

8820-0 0034 F6D4230-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Introdu ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

2 Product Over view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

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

Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7

4 Connect ing and Configuri ng your Rou ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Alterna te Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6 Using th e Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing LAN Set tings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Set tings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39 Setting WPA/ WPA2 Encryption ��45

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Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �46 Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �48 Setting MAC Address Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �49 Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 51 Using D ynamic DNS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55 Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56 Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 57 Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63

7 Manuall y Con figuring Net work Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

8 Recommended Web Browser Set tin gs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

9 Troubl eshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

Advantages of a Wireless Network

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

• Mobilit y – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

• Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple

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

networking devices from anywhe re in your home

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• Share a single printer with the entire family

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

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

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

• Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let

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

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

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

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Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router

Important Factors for Placement and Setup

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

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

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

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

1. Router Placement

Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless net work devices�

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

• Ensure that your Router’s networking antenna is positioned vertically (toward the ceiling)�

• 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 cordles s 2�4GHz phone�

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

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

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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

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3. Cordless Phones

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

• Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-enabled computers�

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

• If your phone suppor ts channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the far thest channel from your wireless net work� For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11� See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions�

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

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

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

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

• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices�

• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless 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/Access Point�

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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

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

• Virtual Private Net work ( 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 website s

• Many commercial websites that require a user name and pas sword

to access your account

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

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

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

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

US: 877-736-5771

UK: 0845 607 77 87

Australia: 1800 235 546

New Zealand: 0800 235 546

Singapore: 65 64857620

Europe: www�belkin�com /support

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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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 Enhanced 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 net working environments including Mac OS® 8�x, 9�x, X v10�x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista®, and others� All that is needed is an Internet browser and a net work adapter that suppor ts TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet)�

Patent-Pending Network Status Display

Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation� You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet� This feature eliminates the need for advanced soft ware 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 addresses to your Internet service account�

SPI Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your net work 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, Smur f Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop At tack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding�

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

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

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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

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

Support for VPN Pass-Through

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

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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

Setup Assistant

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

NOTE: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; and Mac OS X v10�x� If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 20)�

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Integrated Enhanced Wireless Access Point

Enhanced is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates of up to 150Mbps� Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment�

NOTE: The standard transmission rate—150Mbps—is the physical data rate� Actual data throughput will be lower�

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network� Ever y 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 net work�

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Package Contents

• Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Setup Assistant Softwa re CD

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

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

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

• Internet browser

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

(A) (B)

(C)

(D) (E)

(F)

(G)

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A. Wireless Securit y

OFF Wireless security is off

Solid Green Wireless security is on

B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS) button

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

C. Wireless-Computer Status

Off Wireless computer is not present

Solid Green

Blinking Amber

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Wireless computer is connected to the Router

Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router

D. Wired-Computer Status

Off Wired computer is not present

Solid Green

Blinking Amber

Wired computer is connected to the Router

Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router

E. 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 Green Router is booting up

Solid Green Router is on and ready

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F. Modem Stat us

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

OFF

Solid Green

Blinking Amber Problem with modem

G. 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 af ter x minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection�

Off

Blinking Amber

Solid Green

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Router is NOT connected to modem

Router is connected to modem and functioning properly

Router is NOT connected to the Internet

Router is attempting to connect to the Internet

Router is connected to the Internet

(H)

(I)

(K)

(J)

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H. Connections to Wired Computers – Gray

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

I. Connection to Modem – Yellow

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

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J. Reset Button – Red

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

i. Resetting the Router

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

ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults

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

K. Power Jack – Black

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

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

• Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• Belkin Setup Assistant Softwa re CD

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

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

Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup As sistant sof tware 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 Router 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” se ction of this User Manual to configure your Router� Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10�x, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual�

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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

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

modem� Raise the Router’s antenna�

B. Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and

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

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

Router) and connect it to the yellow por t on the back of the Router� Connect the other end to your modem, in the port that’s now free�

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

to star t up� Plug the Router’s power supply into the black port on the back� Plug the other end into the wall outlet�

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E. Wait 20 seconds for the

Router to start up� Look at the display on the front of the Router� Make sure the “Wired” and “Router” icons are lit up in green� If they are not, recheck your connections�

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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 sof tware 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�

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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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 progres s 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 net work 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 verify your hardware connection�

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1.3 Naming your Wireless Network

The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless net work name or Service Set Identifier (SSID)� This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapter s 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 scre en 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 sending data to the Router and restarting it� Wait for the on-screen instructions�

Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power of f the Router while the Router is rebooting� Doing so will rende r your Router inoperable�

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1.6 Checking Internet Connection

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

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Congratulations

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

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

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Troubleshooting

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

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1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers

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

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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�

ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD

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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide

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

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

See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Net work Settings” for directions�

Step 3 Configure the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Inte rface� In your browser, type “192�168�2�1” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”)� The n 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 password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in�

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Logging out of the Router

One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router� Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out� Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out� The second method is automatic� The login will time out af ter 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 particular 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 but ton is available in every page of the UI� Pressing this button will take you back to the home page�

3. Help Button

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

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4. Login/Logout Button

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

5. Internet-Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router� When the indicator says “Conne cted” in blue, the Router is connected to the Internet� When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read “Not Connected” in RED� The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the set tings of the Router�

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6. Language

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

7. Version Info

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

8. LAN Settings

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

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9. Internet Settings

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

10. Features

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�

11. Page Name

The page you are on can be identified by this name� T his User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name� For instance “LAN > LAN 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 Ser vice Provider (ISP)� The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type� Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP� To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (A) on the left side of the screen� Select the connection t ype 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 addre ss or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP� When you have finished making settings, the “Inte rnet Status” indicator will read “connected” if your Router is set up properly�

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Setting your Connection Type

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

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

A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems� Set ting 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�

1. Host Name (1)

This space is provided to e nter 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

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2. Change WAN MAC Address (2)

If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the ser vice, 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 conne ction type is less common than other connection types� If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will ne ed 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 “connected” if your Router is set up properly�

1. IP Address (1)

Provided by your ISP� Enter your IP address here�

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2. Subn et Ma sk (2 )

Provided by your ISP� Enter your subnet mask here�

3. ISP Gateway Address (3)

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

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE

Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type� If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service� If you have an Internet connection in your home or small of fice that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE�

Your connection type is PPPoE if:

- Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is require d to connect to the Internet�

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- Your ISP gave you sof tware such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet�

- You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet�

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