Belkin F6D4230V3 User Manual

Enhanced
Wireless Router

User Manual

8820- 00034-A F6D 4230- 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Introducti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Route r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

4 Connect ing and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Alterna te Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6 Using th e Web-Based Advanced User I nter fac e . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing LAN Set tings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40
Setting WPA/ WPA2 Encryption ������������������������������46

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Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �47
Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �49
Setting MAC Address Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �50
Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
Using D ynamic DNS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �57
Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 58
Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �64

7 Manuall y Configuring Network Set tings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8 Recommended Web Browser Setti ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

9 Troubl eshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router (the Router)� Following are two shor t 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 conne ction 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 set ting up a Belkin Wireless Net work:

• Mobilit y – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—
now you can work on a networked laptop or desk top 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

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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 re quired – you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or of fice

• 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 per formance 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� Factor s 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 dif ficulties 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 effectiveness, this checklist may help�

1. Router Placement

Place your Router, the central conne ction point of your network, as
close as pos sible 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 home s, 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)�

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3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired af ter attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordle ss phone:

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

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

• If your phone supports channel sele ction, change the channel on
the phone to the far thest channel from your wireless network� For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11� See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions�

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

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

In locations where homes or of fices 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 device s�

• 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 E xtender/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 securit y is impor tant� Secure connections include:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, of ten 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” ite m 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 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 a nd Mac

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac

®

8�x, 9�x, X v10�x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista®,

OS
and others� All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network

Computers

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 sof tware 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 sof tware 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, 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-por t network switch to allow your wired
computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and
much more� The switch features automatic detec tion so it will adjust to
the speed of conne cted 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 offer s 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 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 sof tware 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 21)�

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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� Every
computer has its own MAC address� Simply enter these MAC addresses
into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Inter face and you can
control access to your network�

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Package Contents

Ř Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router

Ř Quick Installation Guide

Ř Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

Ř RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

Ř Power Supply

Ř User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

System Requirements

Ř Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem

with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

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

Ř TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

Ř RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

Ř Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

Ř A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or

Ř Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB R AM

Ř Internet browser

Mac OS

®

X v10.x

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 utilit y.
The Network Status Display is 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)

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A. Wireless Securit y

OFF Wireless securit y is off

Solid Green Wireless security is on

B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

This button is use d 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 pre sent

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 restar t it, a shor t 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 “route r” 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 Status

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

OFF

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 after 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 port�
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 func tion
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�

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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 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 reque st a different t ype 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 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 Inter net 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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[1] Make sure your DSL or cable line

is plugged into your modem.

[2] Remove the power cord from

your DSL or cable modem.

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Put the Router next to your DSL or cable modem.

Connect the modem to the Router’s “modem”
port with an Ethernet cable. (Your computer
might be plugged into the modem already.)

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Connect your computer to the Router with
another Ethernet cable (temporarily, if need be).

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WAN

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[3] Plug in your modem and make sure it turns

on. If your modem is already on, unplug it,
wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.

IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 2.

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Plug the Router’s power supply into the Router
and a power outlet.

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Put the CD into your computer. If the Setup
Assistant doesn’t run automatically, browse the
CD, find the Setup Assistant icon, and run it.

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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 double- click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start 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 “Nex t” 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 ne eded 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 conne ction�

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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 “Nex t”
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 sending data to
the Router and restarting it� Wait for the on-screen instructions�

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

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1.6 Checking Internet Connection

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

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Congratulations

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

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

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Troubleshooting

If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Inter net, 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-scre en instructions�

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Congratulations

Once you have verifie d 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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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide

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

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

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

Step 3 Configure 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” (you do not need
to type in anything else such as “ht tp://” 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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Logging out of the Router

One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of
making changes to the set tings 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 ” but ton will log the computer out� The se cond
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 sec tion 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 cer tain
sections of each page�

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4. Login/Logout Button

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

5. Internet-Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, 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 “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 Inter face� Select a
desirable language by clicking one of the available languages�

7. Version Info

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

8. LAN Settings

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

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� This User Manual
will sometimes refer to pages by name� For instance “LAN > L AN
Settings” refers to the “LAN 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 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 addre ss, if required by your ISP� When you
have finished making settings, the “Internet 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 t ype 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 t ype 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�

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

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2. Change WAN MAC Address (2)

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

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

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

1. IP Addres s (1)

Provided by your ISP� Enter your IP address here�

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2. Subn et Mask (2)

Provided by your ISP� Enter your subnet mask here�

3. ISP Gateway Address (3)

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

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