Belkin PM01122, F5D8236-4 User Manual

N Wireless Router

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Table of Con tent s

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

Advantages of a Wireless Network 1
Placement of your N Wireless Router 2

2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features 5

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

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

4 Connect ing a nd Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6 Using the Web- Base d Advanced User Inte rface . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing LAN Settings 31
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 33
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 34
Setting WPA Security 41
Setting WEP Encryption 42
Using the Access Point Mode 43
Setting MAC Address Control 44
Configuring the Firewall 45
Using D ynamic DNS 49
Utilities 50
Restarting the Router 51
Updating the Firmware 57

7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

9 Troubl eshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses
the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that ma ximize 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 N 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 computer s in your home

• Share resources, such as files and hard drives among
all the connected computer s 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 Wirele ss Network:

• Mobilit y – you’ll no longer need a dedicate d “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 any where 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 industr y acceptance – choose from a
wide range of interoperable networking products

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Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO
(N MIMO)

Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology
called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N 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 N 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 N MIMO, on the other hand, uses t wo antennas.
This design helps combat distortion and inter ference. Belkin’s N 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 N MIMO is the use of
aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n specification. By shortening
the space bet ween packets and combining multiple smaller packets
into one larger packet, Belkin’s N MIMO 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 traf fic 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 N MIMO helps
traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to be come the

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superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the
number of lanes that are opened.

Placement of your N 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 fur ther 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, tr y 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 af fect 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 effec tiveness, this checklist may help.

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1. Router Placement

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antennasareparalleltoeach

other, and are 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).

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3. Cordless Phones

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

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

• Unplug and remove the batter y 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 suppor ts 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 necessar y, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.

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

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apar tment
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 inter ference 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

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• 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.

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

US: 877-736-5771

UK: 0 845 607 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 N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or
small office network.

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Works w ith Both PCs and Mac

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including

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

Mac OS

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, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a

Vista

Computers

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.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web
browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer.
There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can
make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the
network quickly and easily.

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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 of fers seamless operation of voice messaging,
video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP­compliant.

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Suppor t 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 net work.

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 software determines your network settings for you and sets
up the Router for connection to your Internet Ser vice 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 (se e page 20).

Integrated N Wireless Access Point

N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draf t IEEE

802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps.*

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*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—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 net work. 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.

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Package Contents

• Belkin N Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with an installed network inter face adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browserr

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

• A computer running Windows® 2000, XP,

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB R AM

• Internet browser

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; or Mac OS® X v10.x

or Vista

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desk top. 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.

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

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A. Wireless Security

OFF Wireless securit y is off

Solid Blue Wireless security is on

B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

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

C. Wireless-Computer St atus

OFF Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

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Wireless computer is connected
to the Router

Problem with wireless computer
connecting properly to the Router

D. Wired-Computer Status

OFF Wired computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

E. Router/Power Status

Wired computer is connected to
the Router

Problem with wired computer
connecting properly to the Router

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time
elapse s while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon
blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon
becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF Router is off

Blinking Blue Router is booting up

Solid Blue Router is on and ready

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F. Modem Stat us

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

OFF

Solid Blue

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 Blue

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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 atte mpting to connect
to the Internet

Router is connected to the
Internet

(H)

(I)

(J)
(K)

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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 por ts for
standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1
through 4.

I. Connection to Modem

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable
that was provided with the 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.

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.

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– Yellow

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 N 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 por t on it.

Ethernet

USB

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Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant soft ware 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
acti ve 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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LAN

WAN

Setup CD

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

1. Unplug your existing modem’s power supply.

Find the cable connecting your modem and computer. Unplug it

from the modem and plug it into the gray port on the Belkin Router.

If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the
computer and old router. Disconnect it from the old router and plug
it into the gray port on the new router.

2. Connect the new cable (provide d in the box) to the yellow por t on
the Router. Plug the other end into the modem.

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3. Plug in your modem’s power supply. Wait 60 seconds for the

modem to star t up.

Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end

into the black port on the Belkin Router. As the Router wakes up,
lights will come on; recheck your connections if the “router” and
the “wired” lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds.

4. Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer. The
Setup Assistant should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, open
the CD in My Computer (Windows
double -click on the “Setup Assistant” icon.

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) or the Finder (Mac OS® X) and

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Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software

A. Shut down any programs that are running on your

computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet­connection-sharing software on your computer.

B. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant

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

IMPORTANT Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.

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 t he f il e na me d “SetupAss is ta nt” to star t the
Setup Assistant.

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Confirmation Screen

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

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Progress Screen

Setup Assistant will show you a 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 needed to complete the Router’s connection to
the Internet.

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1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now verif y your hardware connection.

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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 “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
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 se nding data to
the Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.

Note: Do not disconnect any cable or powe r 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 sur fing 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 “E xit 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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1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers

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

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Congratulations

Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are
properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now
surf the Internet. Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu.

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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 Use r Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.

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 “ww w”). 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 settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in
to make changes, there are t wo ways that the computer can be logged
out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the compute r out. The second
method is automatic. T he 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 section in this manual
titled “Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”.

Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

The home page is the first page you will see when you access the
Advance d 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 par ticular setting easier to find.
Clicking on the header of each tab will show you a short description of
the tab’s function.

2. Home Button

The home button is available in ever y page of the UI. Pre ssing this
button will take you back to the home page.

3. Help Button

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

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”.

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5. Internet-Status Indicators

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.

6. Language

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

7. Version Info

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

8. LAN Setting s

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

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9. Internet Settings

Shows the settings of the Internet /WAN side of the Router that
connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these 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 wireles s 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 “L AN Settings” page.

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Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection
to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

The “Internet /WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect
to your Internet Service 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 t ype. 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 ente r
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 address, if required by your ISP. When you
have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read
“connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.

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Setting your Connection Type

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

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

A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found
with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many
cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP. Some dynamic
connection t ypes 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 address 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 this blank.

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 t ype is less common than other
connection t ypes. 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 lef t with you. Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes”
(4). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read
“Connected” if your Router is set up properly.

1. IP Ad dress (1)

Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.

2. Subnet 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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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE

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

Your connection t ype is PPPoE if:

1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password,
which is required to connect to the Internet.

2) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or
Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet.

3) You have to double-click on a desk top icon other
than your browser to get on the Internet.

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