Belkin N300 User Manual

HigH Performance Wireless n300 VPn

User Manual

ROUTER

F9K1004v1 8820-01044 Rev. A00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction… .............................................1

Package Contents ............................................1

System Requirements......................................... 1

Introduction.................................................. 2

LED Overview................................................ 3

Before you Begin ..........................................4

Considerations for Wireless Installation.......................... 4

Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) ....... 5

Hardware Installation.........................................10

Configuring your Router ...................................11

Setup Wizard .............................................12

VPN Wizard ............................................. 26

System ................................................. 27

Status .....................................................27

LAN .......................................................31

DHCP......................................................35

Schedule...................................................38

Log........................................................40

Language ..................................................41

Internet .................................................42

Status .....................................................42

Dynamic IP Address .........................................43

Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

PPP over Ethernet (PPPOE) ...................................45

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)........................47

Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) .............................49

Wireless ................................................ 51

Basic ......................................................51

Advanced ..................................................54

Security....................................................56

Filter.......................................................62

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..................................64

Client List ..................................................67

Policy......................................................68

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Firewall ................................................ 69

Enable .....................................................69

Advanced ..................................................69

DMZ.......................................................70

Denial of Service (DoS).......................................70

MAC Filter..................................................71

IP Filter ....................................................72

URL Filter ..................................................73

Advanced ............................................... 74

Network Address Translation (NAT) ............................74

Port Mapping ...............................................75

Port Forwarding .............................................76

Port Trigger.................................................77

Application Layer Gateway (ALG) ..............................78

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)................................79

Quality of Ser vice (QoS) ......................................80

Routing ....................................................83

VPN ....................................................85

Status .....................................................86

Profile Setting...............................................87

IPSec ....................................................88

L2TP over IPSec ...........................................94

L2TP.....................................................95

User Set ting ................................................98

Wizard .....................................................99

Tools .................................................. 118

Admin ....................................................118

Time...................................................... 119

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ......................................120

Power.....................................................122

Diagnosis .................................................123

Firmware ..................................................124

Back-up...................................................125

Reset .....................................................126

Technical Support, Warranty, FCC Statement ..............12 7

INTRODUCTION

Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless N300 VPN Router

• Power Adapter

• RJ- 45 Ethernet LAN Cable

• CD-ROM with User Manual and Setup Wizard

• Quick Guide

System Requirements

• RJ-45 Ethernet Based Internet (ADSL or Cable Modem)

• Computer with Wireless Network function

• Windows, Mac OS or Linux based operating systems

• Internet Explorer or Firefox or Safari Web-Browser Software

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

F9K1004 is a Wireless 11N Gigabit VPN Router with 2 attachable antennas that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 3x extended coverage than 802.11g devices. F9K1004 supports various network with superior throughput and performance and unparalleled wireless range. With its WPS function, it helps users to connect their wireless devices with just a push of a button.

There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Fast Switch to connect your wired Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

INTRODUCTION

LED Lights Icon Description

Col or – Blu e

Wireless LAN

Internet WAN

LAN LAN

Power

Ligh ts whe n Wi rel ess signal is activated.

Blinks when Wireless data transfer and blinks when WPS handshake is initialized.

Col or – Blu e

Steady light-up when ethernet port is plugged in.

Blinks when data transfer.

Col or – Blu e

Ligh ts whe n wi red netwo rk device is conne cted to RJ- 45 por t.

Bli nks when data tran sfer occurs on RJ- 45 p or t.

Col or – Oran ge

Ligh ts whe n device is po wered ON.

Bli nks devic e is Reset.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you Begin

This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the F9K1004 is very important to avoid poor signal reception and performance. Avoid placing the device in enclosed spaces such as a closet or cabinet..

Considerations for Wireless Installation

The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be predetermined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment that the device is placed. These could be the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the optimal wireless range.

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Belkin access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce the signal strength; the degradation depends on the building’s material.

2. Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on range. Position your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through drywall or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets and brick will also degrade your wireless signal.

3. Interference can also come from other electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The most common types are microwaves or cordless phones.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7)

Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7

• Click Start button and open Control Panel.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Windows XP, click [Network Connection]

• Windows Vista, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Manage Network Connections]

• Windows 7, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Change adapter settings]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Right click on [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties].

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Check “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is ticked. If not, please install them.

• Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click [Properties]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Select “Obtain an IP Address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click [OK].

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Hardware Installation

1. Place the unit in an appropriate location

after conducting a site survey.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.

3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)

4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the power outlet on the wall.

This diagram depicts the hardware configuration:

CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface.

Please use your wireless network adapter to connect the WIRELESS ROUTER.

Default Settings

IP Address 192.168.2.1

Username / Password admin / admin

Wireless Mode Enable

Wireless SSID belkin.xxx

Wireless Security None

Note: xxx represented in the wireless SSID above is the last 3 characters (lowercase) of your device WLAN MAC Address. This can be found on the device ID label and is unique for each device.

SETUP WIZARD

1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari)

and enter the IP Address http://192.168.2.1

Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the WIRELESS ROUTER, ensure you enter the correct IP Address.

2. The default username and password are admin. Once you have entered the correct username and password, click the

OK button to open the web-base configuration page.

SETUP WIZARD

3. You will see this webpage if login is successful. 4. Click Wizard to enter the Setup Wizard.

Then click Next to begin the wizard.

SETUP WIZARD

5. Select the Operation Mode.

Please ensure you have the proper cables connected as described in the Hardware Installation section.

SETUP WIZARD

AP Router Mode

a. The device will search for the correct Internet settings automatically. b. The most appropriate WAN type will be determined and

selected automatically. If it is incorrect, please select

Others to set up the WAN settings manually.

SETUP WIZARD

c. There are many WAN service types available. Please obtain

the correct settings from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

SETUP WIZARD

Static IP Address

If your ISP Provider has assigned you a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway IP address, and Primary DNS and Secondary DNS (if available) of your ISP provider.

SETUP WIZARD

Dynamic IP Address

The IP Address is allocated automatically. However some ISP’s will also recognize the MAC address and will reject connections if the MAC address does not match.

If your ISP has recorded the MAC address of your computer ’s Ethernet LAN card, please connect only the computer with the authorized MAC address, and click the Clone MAC Address button.

This will replace the AP Router MAC address to the computer MAC address. The correct MAC address is used to initiate the connection to the ISP.

Dynamic IP Address

Hostname This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP

MAC The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP.

SETUP WIZARD

PPP over Ethernet

ISP requires an account username and password.

PPP over Ethernet

Username Username assigned to you by the ISP

Password Password for this username.

Service You can assign a name for this service. (Optional)

MTU

The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.

SETUP WIZARD

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

PPTP is used by some ISPs.

SETUP WIZARD

PPTP WAN Interface Settings

WAN Interface Type Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or Dynamic IP address.

Hostname This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP

MAC address The MAC address that is used to connect to the ISP.

PPTP Settings

Password Password for this username.

Service IP Address The IP Address of the PPTP server.

Connection ID This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP

MTU

The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.

SETUP WIZARD

Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

L2TP is used by some ISPs.

SETUP WIZARD

L2TP WAN Interface Settings

WAN Interface Type Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or Dynamic IP address.

Hostname This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP

MAC address The MAC address that is used to connect to the ISP.

L2TP Settings

Password Password for this username.

Service IP Address The IP Address of the PPTP server.

MTU

The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.

SETUP WIZARD

d. Choose the level of wireless security.

Belkin recommends the Highest level of security.

Note: 802.11n wireless speeds may not be achievable if the securit y level is setting the Lowest or Low.

SSID Enter the name of your wireless network.

Key Enter the security key for your wireless net work.

SETUP WIZARD

e. Check the set tings are correct, and then

click Reboot to apply the settings.

VPN Wizard

Using the VPN Wizard, you can establish VPN connection easily. Please refer to page 99.

SYSTEM

Status

This page will display the status of the device.

Status

Model Description of this device.

Mode The mode the device is currently in.

Uptime The duration of time the device has been operating without powering down or rebooting.

Current Date/Time

Hardware version and Serial Number

Application version Firmware information for this device.

The device’s system time. If this is incorrect, please set the time in the Tools / Time page.

Hardware information for this device.

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