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
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:
• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now
you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere
within your wireless range
• Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple
• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
• Easy expansion – the wide range of 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
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 maximum
effectiveness, this checklist may help.
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close
as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Router’s networking 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 cordless 2.4GHz phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such
as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based UV tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects
such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers
and Router).
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to
the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If
this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless
phone.
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment
buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that
can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available
(see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and
computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order
to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included with your
wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more
information.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we
suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are
used where security is important. Secure connections include:
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another
cable or DSL service
• Most online banking websites
• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password
to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL
software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers. To change your power management setting under
Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL,
please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these
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 with Both PCs and Mac® Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac
OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista®,
and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network
adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).
Patent-Pending Network Status Display
Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in
operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to
the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and
status-monitoring procedures.
You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web
browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer.
There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make
changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network
quickly and easily.
NAT IP Address Sharing
Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the
single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while
saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service
account.
SPI Firewall
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from
a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack,
Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf
Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP
defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
The Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired
computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much
more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed
of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers
and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming
resources.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging,
video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.
Support for VPN Pass-Through
If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection,
your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the
Router and to your office network.
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 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.
The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned Easy Install
Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic
software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router
for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of
minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.
Note: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and
Vista; and Mac OS X v10.x. If you are using another operating system, the
Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this
User Manual (see page xx) [VERIFY PAGE NUMBER].
Integrated 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. 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.
The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the
cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility.
The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router
to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Off Wired computer is not present
Solid Green Wired computer is connected to the Rout er
Blinking
Amber
E. Router/Power Status
Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses
while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the
Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light,
indicating the Router is ready for use.
Off Router is off
Blinking Green Router is booting up
Solid Green Router is on and ready
This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to
the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.
Off Router is NOT connected to modem
Solid Green Router is connected to modem and functioning properly
Blinking
Amber
G. Internet Status
Problem with modem
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet.
When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the
light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet.
When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet. When
using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely
useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.
Off Router is NOT connected to the Internet
Blinking
Amber
Solid Green Router is connected to the Internet
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 port. Use
of a cable other than the one supplied with the Router may not work
properly.
J. Reset Button – Red
The “reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function
improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation
while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the
factory default settings by using the “reset” button. Use the restore option
in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password.
i. Resetting the Router
Push and release the “reset” button. The lights on the Router
will momentarily flash. The “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.
Connecting and Configuring your Router
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
• Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router
• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• Belkin Setup Assistant Software 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 port on it.
Ethernet USB
Setup Assistant
Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your
Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and
running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be
connected directly to your 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” section of this User Manual to configure your
Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10.x, you must set up the
Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual.
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IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router.
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Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up
automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and doubleclick on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant.
1.1 Checking Settings
The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings
and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the
Internet.
1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections
The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.
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
country or ISP from the drop-down boxes.
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information in order to be able to connect to the Internet. When you tell us
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1.5 Configuring the Router
The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the
Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.
Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the
Router is rebooting. Doing so will render your Router inoperable.
You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the
Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. You
can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website.
You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless
computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next”. If you decide to
add computers to your Router later, select “Exit the Assistant” and then
click “Next”.
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Troubleshooting
If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the
following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the
troubleshooting steps.
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At this point, your Router is set up and working properly. It is now time to
connect your other computers.
Connecting computers wirelessly
Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network. If you still
need to install those adapters, do this now. Then follow their instructions
on how to connect. When you do so, look for your network: John’s Home
Wi-Fi.
Connecting computers with wired cables
Computers with wired network adapters can use this network. If you still
need to install those adapters, do this now. Then simply connect an
Ethernet cable between your computer’s network port and one of the
available LAN ports (labeled “connections to computers”) on the back of
this Router.]
Congratulations
Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are
properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now surf
the Internet. Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu.
Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User
Interface
Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based
Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type
in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.
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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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