BELKIN N1 VISION User Manual

User Manual

Table of Contents

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

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

Placement of your N1 Vision ..................................................

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

Product Features ...................................................................

3. Knowing your N1 Vision .........................................................

Package Contents .................................................................

System Requirements ............................................................

Assistant Software System Requirements .............................

Hardware Characteristics .................................................... 10

4. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision ........................ 14

Step 1: Hardware Connections –

Follow the Quick Installation Guide ..................................... 15

Step 2: Set Up the N1 Vision –

Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup ................................ 16

5. Interactive Display ............................................................... 18

Informational Screens .......................................................... 18

Menu Screen ....................................................................... 22

6. Troubleshooting Assistant CD ............................................. 24

7. Alternate Setup Method ...................................................... 30

8. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface ................ 46

Changing LAN Settings ....................................................... 46

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page ..................................... 48

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings ......................... 48

Setting WPA Security .......................................................... 57

Setting WEP Encryption ...................................................... 59

Using the Access Point Mode ............................................. 61

Setting MAC Address Control ............................................. 62

Configuring the Firewall ....................................................... 64

Using Dynamic DNS ............................................................ 68

Utilities ................................................................................. 69

Restarting the N1 Vision ...................................................... 70

Updating the Firmware ........................................................ 75

9. Manually Configuring Network Settings .............................. 83

10. Recommended Web Browser Settings ................................ 88

11. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 90

12. Information ....................................................................... 106

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Introduction

Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) –Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems.

The element that makes Belkin’s N1 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 N1 MIMO technology, on the other hand, uses three antennas. This design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N1 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 N1 MIMO technology is the use of aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n standard. By shortening the space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology can transmit more data through available bandwidth.

Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional smart-antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened.

Placement of your N1 Vision

Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your N1 Vision. 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 N1 Vision and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further from your N1 Vision, 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.

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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 N1 Vision 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.

N1 Vision

Place your N1 Vision, 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 N1 Vision’s networking antennas are parallel

to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your N1 Vision itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.

• In multistory homes, place the N1 Vision on a floor that

is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the N1 Vision on an upper floor.

• Try not to place the N1 Vision near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision).

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision wireless router (the N1 Vision). 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 N1 Wireless N1 Vision” 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

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Advantages of a Wireless Network

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

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

• Easy installation – Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

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

other networking devices from anywhere in your home

• Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

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

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

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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 N1

Vision 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 N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision. 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 Network (VPN) connections, often

used to connect remotely to an office network

• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America

Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service

• Most online banking websites

• Many commercial websites that require a user

name and password to access your account

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

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

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

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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at

www.belkin.com/networking

Product Overview

Product Features – In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin N1 Vision an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

Works with Both PCs and Mac

supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® X v10.4; Windows® 2000, XP, or VistaTM; and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Interactive Display

Vision indicates which features are in operation. You’ll know at-aglance whether your N1 Vision is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures typically needed through the use of a computer.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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

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

SPI Firewall – Your N1 Vision 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.

– The interactive display on the front of the N1

® Computers – The N1 Vision

– You can set up the N1 Vision’s

– Your N1 Vision employs Network Address

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Integrated 10/100/1000 4-Port Switch – The N1 Vision has a builtin, 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)

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

Support for VPN Pass-Through

office network from home using a VPN connection, your N1 Vision will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the N1 Vision and to your office network.

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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.

Belkin Troubleshooting Assistant CD

software takes the guesswork out of setting up your N1 Vision. This software automatically determines your network settings for you and sets up the N1 Vision for connection to your ISP. In a matter of minutes, your N1 Vision will be up and you will be surfing the Internet.

– UPnP is a technology that

– If you connect to your

– Built-

– The Troubleshooting Assistant

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Note: Troubleshooting Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; and Mac OS X v10.4. If you are using another operating system, the N1 Vision can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 30).

Product Overview

Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point – N1 MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment.

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

MAC Address Filtering

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.

– For added security, you can set up a list

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Package Contents

• Belkin N1 Vision

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• Internet browser

Assistant Software System Requirements

• A PC running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM

• Internet browser

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Knowing your N1 Vision

Hardware Characteristics: The N1 Vision has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK of the N1 Vision for better organization and utility. The N1 Vision’s interactive display is easily visible on the FRONT of the N1 Vision to provide you with information about network activity and status.

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A. Interactive Display – The interactive display is on the front of

the N1 Vision, which indicates which features are in operation.

B. 4-Way Keypad

of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive display.

C. OK Button – For most screens in the interactive display,

the “OK” button will activate the desired feature.

D. Menu Button

to the Menu Screen within the interactive display.

– The keypad enables the movement

– Pushing this button will take you back

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(F)

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E. Connections to Wired Computers — Gray Ports – 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. Use the gray cable provided to connect your computer to any one of these ports.

F. Connection to Modem

to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with your 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.

G. Reset Button

the N1 Vision may function improperly. Resetting the N1 Vision will restore the N1 Vision’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 N1 Vision

button. The lights on the N1 Vision will momentarily flash. The “Power/Ready” light will begin to blink. When the “Power/ Ready” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults

“Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release it. The lights on the N1 Vision will momentarily flash. The “Power/ Ready” light will begin to blink. When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

H. Power Jack

12V/1.25A DC power supply to this jack.

– The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when

— Black – Connect the included

— Yellow Port – This port is for connection

– Push and release the “Reset”

– Press and hold the

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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision

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

• Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

Modem Requirements

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.

– Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with

Ethernet USB

LAN

WAN

modem router back of computer WWW

router setup

existing cable

new cable from package

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Step 1 Hardware Connections

Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet.

2. Plug the other end into the black port on the N1 Vision.

3. Find the cable connecting the modem and computer**. Unplug it from

the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the N1 Vision. ** If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting

the modem and old router. Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the yellow port on your Belkin N1 Vision.

4. Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray port on the N1 Vision.

5. Connect the other end of that cable to a networking (Ethernet) port on your computer.

6. Rotate the antennas up.

7. Open a web browser on that computer. The Belkin Router Setup Wizard

should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, enter “routersetup” into the web-address field and press the “Enter” key.

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Step 2 Set Up the N1 Vision – Using the

Plug-and-Play Router Setup

A. Open a web browser on that

computer. The Belkin Router Setup Wizard should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, enter “routersetup” into the web-address field and press the “Enter” key on your keyboard.

B. The Belkin Plug-and-Play Setup

Wizard should automatically appear. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by clicking “Begin” to continue.

C. Select the country you are located in

by using the drop-down box. Click “Next” to continue.

D. Select your Internet Service Provider

(ISP) by using the drop-down box. Click “Next” to continue.

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E. If your Internet account requires a

user name and password, you will be taken to the screen below to enter this information. Click “Next” to save and continue.

F. The N1 Vision will now check for your

Internet connection.

G. You will see the Congratulations

screen when your N1 Vision can connect to the Internet. You have finished installing your new Belkin N1 Vision and can begin surfing by opening another browser and going to any website. You may also choose to change your network name, set up a wireless security key, or enable the guest mode from this screen.

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Options

1. Network Name – This is the name of the N1 Vision.

2. Network Key – Create a wireless security WPA key by typing

any 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in length. Any wireless devices will need this key to connect to the N1 Vision.

3. Guest Mode – When enabled, this mode will create a new network to which guest users can connect that will separate them from access to your other network and connected devices.

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Interactive Display – The N1 Vision’s interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your network information. The display can provide essential router-status information such as the state of the Internet connection to details such as each device usage and speed of the Internet connection. Within the numerous features of the display, there are also built-in help guides and tips for troubleshooting.

Startup Screen – Once the N1 Vision has been plugged in, the “Startup” screen will appear to indicate that the N1 Vision is currently in the boot-up state.

Information Screens – After the N1 Vision has finished starting up and the Plug-and-Play Router Setup process has been completed, the first in a series of informational screens will appear. These screens let you view your network status. Push the right key (>) or the left key (<) to cycle through them. The following outlines the details on each.

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A. Network Status – Once the N1

Vision has been plugged in, the “Startup” screen will appear to indicate that the N1 Vision is currently in the boot-up state.

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1. Internet Connection – This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the Internet.

OFF No Internet connection has been detected Solid White N1 Vision is connected to the Internet Blinking White Internet connection was detected; N1

Vision is not currently able to connect to the Internet

2. Modem Connection – This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the modem.

OFF Not connected to a modem Solid White N1 Vision is connected to modem and

functioning properly

Blinking White Problem with modem (such as boot failure,

etc.)

3. N1 Vision (Router) Wireless State – This icon indicates whether or not wireless is enabled.

N1 Vision showing wireless connection (with curved-lines illustration)

N1 Vision showing wired connection (without curved-lines illustration)

N1 Vision is ON with wireless enabled and ready for use with wireless and wired devices

N1 Vision is ON with wireless disabled and ready for use with only wired devices

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4. Wired Computers

are any wired connections present.

OFF Wired device not present Solid White Wired device(s) connected to the N1 Vision

– This icon indicates if there

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5. Wireless Computers – This icon represents if there are any wireless connections present.

OFF Wireless device is not present Solid White Wireless device(s) is connected to the N1

Vision

6. Security

– This icon indicates wireless security.

OFF Wireless security is OFF Solid White Wireless security is ON

B. Broadband Download

Speedometer – This screen will

display 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 N1 Vision since being activated.

C. Broadband Upload/Download

Speedometer – This screen will

display the current upload and 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 N1 Vision since being activated.

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D. Connections/Speed – This screen

displays all devices currently connected to the N1 Vision and the speed of the broadband data that is being downloaded or uploaded per each device.

E. Usage Past 24 Hours – This

screen displays all devices currently connected to the N1 Vision and their broadband usage over a period of 24 hours.

F. Guest Access Status – This screen

indicates whether Guest Access is enabled or disabled. For more information on the Guest-Access feature, please see the “Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface” section in this User Manual.

G. Date & Time – This screen displays

the date and time. To toggle between standard and military time, push the up or down key.

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Menu Screen – Push the “Menu” button to open the display’s Menu options. The Menu option allows you to enable features within the N1 Vision. The following outlines the details of each feature within the Menu section.

A. Wireless Security – Select Wireless Security by pressing

the “OK” button to view these options. From the Wireless Security options, the choices available are listed below.

Guest Access

enable a separate network to allow guests to connect to the Internet while keeping them away from accessing your network, computers, and private files.

Select “Turn On” to enable Guest Access. To enable the Guest-Access mode, you will need to enable Wi-Fi Protected AccessTM (WPATM) on your private network first. To do so, please see the “Setting WPA Security” section in this User Manual.

To view the Guest Access network name and password, select the “Show login info” option.

– Select this option to

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Push Button Security – Select this option if you would like to set up your computers or devices using the Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM (WPS) standard. Using WPS is not a requirement to connect to the N1 Vision.

To make a WPS connection, select the “New Connection” option. To do so, you must have WPS enabled on the computer or device connecting to the N1 Vision. You will need to push the WPS button in your computer or device within two minutes.

B. Help and Tips – Select this option

for additional information.

C. Power Save – Select this option

to conserve the display’s power or if you prefer to turn off graphics. When power save is ON, the display will turn off within two minutes after any user interaction.

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Troubleshooting Assistant CD – Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your N1 Vision a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your N1 Vision up and running in minutes. The Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 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 in this User Manual to configure your N1 Vision. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, you must set up the N1 Vision using the “Alternate Setup Method” section in this User Manual.

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 Troubleshooting Assistant will

automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to run the Troubleshooting Assistant. Follow the instructions there.

IMPORTANT: Run the Troubleshooting Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.

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Select your language of choice and click “Go” to run the Troubleshooting Assistant.

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

Confirmation Screen – Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue.

Progress Screen – Troubleshooting 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 Troubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the N1 Vision’s connection to the Internet.

1.2

Verifying Hardware Connections –

The Troubleshooting Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

1.3

Naming your Wireless Network –

The Troubleshooting 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 one on the left. Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes.

1.5 Configuring the N1 Vision – The Troubleshooting Assistant will now configure your N1 Vision by sending data to the N1 Vision and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.

Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the N1 Vision while the N1 Vision is rebooting. Doing so will render your N1 Vision inoperable.

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1.6 Checking Internet Connection – We are almost done. The Troubleshooting Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet.

Congratulations – You have finished installing your new Belkin N1 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 Troubleshooting 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 N1 Vision later, select “Exit the Assistant” and then click “Next”.

Troubleshooting

Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see this screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps.

– If the Troubleshooting

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