Belkin PM01122EA-B User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Table of Contents

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 Sof tware System Requirements 7

4 Connecting and Con figuring your Ro uter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Alternate Set up Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Inter face . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Conf iguring Network Set tings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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8 Recommen ded We b 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 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 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 computers in your home

• Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

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

• Mobilit y – you’ll no longer nee d a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer any where within your wireless range

• Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple

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

other networking devices from anywhere in your home

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

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

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

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Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)

Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smar t-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 two antennas. This design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N MIMO is multidimensional. It builds on one-dimensional smar t-antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel, which increases wireless capacit y.

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 between 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 traf fic 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 N MIMO 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.

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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 get ting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.

If you have concerns about your network’s per formance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its ma ximum effectiveness, 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net working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 dryer s

• 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 cordle ss 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 interfering.

• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

• If 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 apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office net work

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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 http://www.belkin.com/uk/support/

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Product Features

In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computer s. 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.

Works w ith Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, Vista®, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that 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 soft ware 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 per form 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 addres ses 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 defe ct, and fragment flooding.

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are 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-e quipped 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 net working 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 Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

Note: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; and Mac OS X v10.x. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 20).

Integrated N Wireless Access Point

N 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.*

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*NOTE: The standard transmis sion 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 network. Ever y computer has its own MAC addre ss. 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

• Belkin N Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• LED Troubleshooting Guide

• Security Setup Guide

• EZI Setup Assistant CD

• Power Supply

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (with User Manual on CD-ROM)

System Requirements

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

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

• Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

• A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or Mac OS® X v10.x

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

• Internet browser

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.

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A. Wireless Security

OFF Wireless security is of f

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 Securit y Settings” section.

C. Wireless-Computer Status

OFF Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

Wireless computer is connected to the Router

Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router

D. Wired-Computer Status

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OFF Wired computer is not present

Solid Blue

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 “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 Status

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 whe n 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 attempting to connect to the Internet

Router is connected to the Internet

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H. Connections to Wired Computers – Gray

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these por ts. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The por ts 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 modem to connect the modem to this por t. Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may not work properly.

J. Power Jack – Black

Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.

K. Reset Button

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 forgot ten 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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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.

L. “Reconnect” But ton

The “Reconnect” button provides a simple way to alleviate wireless and Internet connectivit y difficulties. Upon pushing this button, the router will automatically scan and set itself on the cleanest channel, turn on high-speed mode (20/40MHz mode) and renegotiate your connection with your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Please note that any devices connected to the router will be intermittently disconnected while the router performs these tasks.

Common issues that “Reconnect” will fix:

• Sloworinconsistentdownloadspeedsduetointerferencesfrom

other devices on the 2.4GHz band.

• Lostinternetconnection,whichcanbecausedbyproblemswith

the ISP or modem. Please also reset your modem before using “Reconnect” to regain connection to your ISP.

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

• Belkin N Wireless Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• LED Troubleshooting Guide

• Security Setup Guide

• EZI Setup Assistant CD

• Power Supply

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (with User Manual on CD-ROM)

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 instructe d to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB por t, 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

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 re quires 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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WAN

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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 por t 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 (provided in the box) to the yellow port 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 inser t it into your computer. The Setup Assistant should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, open the CD in My Computer (Windows®) or the Finder (Mac OS® X) and double -click on the “Setup Assistant” icon.

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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 star t 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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Select Countr y

Select your country from the drop -down box. Click “Begin” to continue.

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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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2.1 Checking Settings

The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s conne ction to the Internet.

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2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections

The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

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2.3 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 adapter s will connect. You can either use the default or change it to something unique. Write down this name for future reference.

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2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)

Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes.

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If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” to continue.

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2.5 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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2.6 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 “Finish—return to Main Menu” and then click “Next”.

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Troubleshooting

If the Setup As sistant 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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2.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers

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

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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 return to the main menu.

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Step 3: Set Up Wireless Security – Run the Security Assistant Software

Now that your network is set up and working, it is re commended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security Assistant will guide you through the process. Click “Security Assistant” and follow the on-scre en instructions.

IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Steps 1 - B.

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Progress Screen

The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed.

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3.1 Picking the Security Type

Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue.

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3.2 Creating a Network Key

Enter a network key (PSK ) for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue.

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3.3 Transferring the Key

After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computer s. Click on “Transfer Key” if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions, or click on “Print” to print the information. Manually enter it to each wireless computer. Then, click “Next” to continue.

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3.4 Verifying the Connection

If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click “Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one computer” and click “Next”. Then, follow on-screen instructions.

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Congratulations

Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly connected, your wireless network is set up and secured. You now can run your network wirelessly and se curely. Click “Finish” 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: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.

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Logging into the Router

You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen. The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.

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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 two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second 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 minute s. 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 particular 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 every page of the UI. Pressing 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 Route r 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 Inter face. Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages.

7. Ver sion Info

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

8. L AN Se ttings

Shows you the settings of the Local A rea Network (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 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 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 > LAN 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 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 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 lef t side of the screen. Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS set tings, 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 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 t ype 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 ser vice, 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 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 Addr ess (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 type. 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 desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet.

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1. User Name

This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP.

2. Password

Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.

3. Ser vice Name

A ser vice name is rarely require d by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank.

4. MTU

The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting. Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems with Internet applications working properly.

5. Disconnect after X minutes…

The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time. For instance, placing a check mark nex t to this option and entering “5” into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute.

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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

[European Countries Only] Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When you have finished, click “Apply Changes” (9). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.

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1. PPTP Account

Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.

2. PPTP Password

Type in your password and retype it into the “Ret ype Password” box to confirm it.

3. Host Name

Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.

4. Get IP by DHCP

If your ISP provided you with a specific IP address, uncheck this box and enter your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the fields that appear.

5. Service IP Address

Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.

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Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond/OptusNet Cable User

[Australia Only] Follow the on-screen steps and click “Apply Changes” to complete your setup.

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Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings

A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly. If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address. Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked. To enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided. Click “Apply Changes” (2) to save the settings.

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Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address

All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that par ticular computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work. If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network.

Cloning your MAC Address

To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router.

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Entering a Specific MAC Address

In cer tain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3) to save the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified.

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Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advance d User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then pre ss the “Enter” key.

You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.

Viewing the LAN Settings

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the L AN tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP client list” (3).

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Changing LAN Settings

All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and change d here.

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1. IP Addr ess

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if neede d. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are:

192.168.x.x (where x is anything bet ween 1 and 254)

10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 1 and 254)

172.y.x.x (where x is anything between 1 and 254 and y is anything between 16 and 31)

2. Subnet Mask

There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessar y; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so. The default set ting is “255.255.255.0”.

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3. DHCP Server

The DHCP ser ver function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.

4. IP Pool

The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new star ting and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers. For example, star ting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.

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5. Lease Time

The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. The default setting is “Foreve r”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP addre ss by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour free s IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change.

6. Local Domain Name

The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want such as “MY NET WORK”.

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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page

You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network inter face card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

The “Wireles s” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encr yption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point.

Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin N Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will look something like “Belkin_N_ Wireless_123456”. You can change this to any thing you choose, or you can leave it unchanged. Keep in mind, if you decide to change your wireless network name, and there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from other wireless networks that may be operating in your area. To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and click “Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also ne ed to be re configured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

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Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose— in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), there are 13. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside. The channel can be changed if neede d. If there are other wireles s networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks.

Extension Channel

The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondar y channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch” below). A n appropriate extension channel will be displayed when operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using the Wireless Mode Switch” below). The channel can be changed if needed.

Using the Wireless Mode Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are several modes.

Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.

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1) O ff

This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless devices can join the network. Turning off the wireless func tion of your Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a cer tain time.

2) 802.11g only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11g-compliant devices to join the net work, keeping out any slower 802.11b devices.

3) 802 .11b+g+n

Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802.11b-, 802.11g-, and

802.11n-compliant devices to join the network.

4) 802.11n only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draf t 802.11n-compliant devices to join the net work, keeping out 802.11g and 802.11b devices.

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Using the Bandwidth Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available:

1) 20MHz only

Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems.

2) 20MHz/40MHz Auto

Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed for N, draf t 802.11n-compliant devices when conditions permit. When a legacy 802.11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel, the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility. We recommend using this as the default mode.

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Using the Broadcast SSID Feature

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

Protected Mode Switch

Protected mode ensures proper operation of N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices on your wireless net work when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are present or when there is heavy 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards on your network. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless net work traffic, you will achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an environment with HE AVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or inter ference, you will achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will ensure N wireless performance is not affected.

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802.11e/WMM QoS Switch

Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy ( WEP). Your Router also suppor ts the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable user s to automatically configure network names and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By default, wireless security is dis abled. To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab.

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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS recommends WPA/ WPA2 (described on page 39) for encr yption. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for three seconds. Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPA/WPA2. The client has now been securely added to your wireless network.

PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the scre en illustrated below. Enter the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this screen). The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless net work within two minutes.

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1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.

2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method,

a wireless client wishing to acces s your network must supply an 8-digit PIN to the Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes.

3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the Router’s PIN to the registrar. Click “Generate New PIN” to change the PIN from the default value. Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset the PIN value.

4. Push But ton Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS net work. Push the PBC but ton located on the back of the Router for three seconds, and then initiate the PBC on the client device. Alternatively, push the “Start PBC” soft button to star t this process.

5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to be set up if not using WPS.

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WPA2 Requirements

IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and

wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that suppor ted WPA2. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft®. These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.

For Windows XP computers that do not have Ser vice Pack 2

(SP2), a file from Microsoft called “ Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942)” is available for free download at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826942

For Windows XP with Ser vice Pack 2, Microsof t has

released a free download to update the wireless client components to suppor t WPA2 (KB971021). The update is available from: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021

IMPORTANT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client card s/adapters sup por t WPA2, and that you have downl oade d and installed the late st driver. Most of the Be lkin wire less cards h ave drive r up dates available for download from the Belk in support s ite: www.belkin.com/networking.

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Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)

1. After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security”

page under “Wireless” and select “WPA/ WPA2-Personal (PSK)” from the “Security Mode” drop-down menu.

2. For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”. This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up. “WPAPSK + WPA2-PSK” mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security.

3. Enter your pre-shared key (PSK ). This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the wireless clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all wireless clients to match these settings.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA or WPA2, and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router.

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Setting WEP Encryption

Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with

Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section.

1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you WEP

key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually, or you can type a passphrase in the “PassPhrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings.

3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

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Using a Hexadecimal Key

A hexade cimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit number s. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key

In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9. You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.

Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can suppor t 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please check your product to see which version you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encr yption, try 64-bit encr yption.

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Using the Access Point Mode

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users

only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for your need.

1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use a s Access Point only” page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings.

2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”.

3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing

network.

The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s navigation bar. You can set the encryption set tings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally.

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Setting MAC Address Control

The MAC addres s filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client (computer) to which you want to allow network access. The “Block” feature lets you turn on and of f access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer’s MAC addres s from the list.

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Setting up an Allow Access List

1. Select the “Allow” radio button (a) to begin setting up a list

of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network.

2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (c), type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network, then click “<<Add” (d).

3. Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have been entered.

4. Click “Apply Changes” (e) to finish.

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Setting up a Deny Access List

The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will.

1. Select the “Deny” radio button (b) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied acce ss to the wireless network.

2. Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (c), type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network, then click “<<Add” (d).

3. Continue to do this until all of the computer s you want to deny

access to have been entered.

4. Click “Apply Changes” (e) to finish.

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Configuring the 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 Ser vice (DoS)

• IP with zero length

• Smurf Attack

• TCP Null Scan

• SYN flood

• UDP flooding

• Tear Drop Attack

• ICMP defect

• RIP defect

• Fragment flooding

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The firewall also masks common por ts that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports appear to be “stealth” meaning that for all intents and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn the firewall function off if needed; however, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.

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Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings

The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for ser vices such as a web server (por t 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”. A list of common applications has be en provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application. If your application is not listed, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which por t settings you need.

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Choosing an Application

Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen. Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click “Clear”.

Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server

To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine, the por t(s) required to pass (use a comma between multiple por ts), select the port type (TCP or UDP), and click “Apply Changes”. You can only pass one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application.

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Setting Client IP Filters

The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers.

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To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter “80” in both the por t fields (2). Select “Both” (3). Select “Block” (4). You can also select “Always” to block access all of the time. Select the day to start on top (5), the time to start on top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop (8) on the bottom. Select “Enable” (9). Click “Apply Changes”. The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified. Note: Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under “Utilities> System Settings> Time Zone”.

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Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporar y basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks.

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To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select “Enable”. Click “Apply Changes” for the change to take effect. If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses, it is possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed to. Type in the WAN IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to, enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer, select “Enable” and click “Apply Change s”.

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Using Dynamic DNS

The Dynamic DNS ser vice allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. D ynDNS.org provides this service, for up to five host names, free to the Internet communit y.

The Dynamic DNSSM ser vice is ideal for a home website, file server, or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at work. Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no matter how often your ISP changes it. When your IP address changes, your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname.dyndns.org instead!

To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name, please visit http://www.dyndns.org.

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Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client

You must register with DynDNS.org’s free update ser vice before using this feature. Once you have your registration, follow the directions below.

1. Select DynDNS as the “DDNS Ser vice” (1).

2. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (2).

3. Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field (3).

4. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with

DynDNS.org in the “Domain Name” field (4).

5. Click “Update Dynamic DNS” (5) to update your IP address.

Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically update DynDNS.org’s serve rs with your new IP address. You can also do this manually by clicking the “Update Dynamic DNS” button (5).

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Blocking an ICMP Ping

Compute r hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and re ceiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outs ide. This heightens your Router’s security level.

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To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping.

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Utilities

The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.

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Restarting the Router

Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restar ting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings.

Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation

1. Click the “Restart Router” button.

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2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.

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3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart.

4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Restoring Factory Default Settings

Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factor y (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults.

1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button.

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2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.

3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes

restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart.

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4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the

countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Saving a Current Configuration

You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update.

1. Click “Save”. A window calle d “File Download” will open.

Click “Save”.

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2. A window will open that allows you to sele ct the location where you

want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “user.conf”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”.

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3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.

The configuration is now saved.

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Restoring a Previous Configuration

This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.

1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.conf”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double -click on it.

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2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.

3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds

for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”.

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4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When

the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Updating the Firmware

From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.

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Checking for a New Version of Firmware

The “Check Firmware” (1) but ton allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it.

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Downloading a New Version of Firmware

If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below:

1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.

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2. A window will open that allows you to sele ct the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.

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3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window.

Click “Close”.

The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open

that allows you to selec t the location of the firmware update file.

2. Browse to the firmware file you downloade d. Sele ct the file by double -clicking on the file name.

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3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.

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4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”.

5. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the

Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted. Click “OK”.

6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

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Changing System Settings

The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and of f the NAT function of the Router.

Setting or Changing the Administrator Password

The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future. It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router.

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Changing the Login Time-Out Setting

The login time -out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking “Logout”. Assuming the time -out is set to 10 minutes, 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes. The login time -out option is for securit y purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes.

Note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface at one time.

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Setting the Time and Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the securit y log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in. You have the option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock synchronized. Select your desired NPT server from the drop-down box, or simply keep it as is.

If you reside in an area that obser ves daylight saving, then place a check mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”. The system clock may not update immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time ser vers on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself.

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Enabling Remote Management

Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE S ET THE ADMINISTR ATOR PASSWORD. Remote

management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router. The first is to allow access to the Router from any where on the Internet by selecting “Any IP address can remotely manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router.

The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select “Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router”. Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password. Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion.

Advance d Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” feature. The default access port is set to port 80.

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Enabling/Disabling UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamles s operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports, and in some instances, setting trigger ports. An application that is UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, basically “ telling” the Router which way it needs the firewall configured. The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Simply select “Enable” in the “UPnP Enabling” section of the “Utilities” page. Click “Apply Changes” to save the change.

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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update

This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and aler t you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s advanced interface, the Router will pe rform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it.

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Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x

1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select

“T CP/I P”.

2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).

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3. Next to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address infor mation in the table below. You will nee d to enter this information into the Router.

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4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”.

This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X

1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.

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3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.

4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should

see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your use r name and password.

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5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection t ype. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” (4), then click “Apply Now”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP

1. Click “Star t”, “Set tings”, then “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connec tions” icon

(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Proper ties” button. The following screen will appear:

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5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will

need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” (1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me

1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties”

from the drop-down menu.

2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window.

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3. If “Spe cify and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3):

5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in the chart.

6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es) in the chart.

7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble acces sing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Inte rface, then change your browser’s set tings to the recommended settings in this section.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher

1. Star t your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.

2. In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections:

“Never dial a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”, and “Always dial my default connec tion”. If you can make a selection, select “Never dial a connection”. If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step.

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3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Conne ctions” and select “LAN Settings…”.

4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect set tings”, “Use automatic configuration script ”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page.

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Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher

1. Star t Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.

2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select

“Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”.

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Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start.

If the CD-ROM does not star t the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are inter fering with the CD drive.

1. If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop.

2. Next, double-click on the CD -ROM drive that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to star t the installation.

3. The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds. If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled “SetupA ssistant”.

4. If the Setup Assistant still does not star t, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” ( page 64) of this User Manual for an alternative setup method).

Setup Assistant cannot find my Router.

If the Setup As sistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items:

1. If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet. Examples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall. If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please make sure that you properly configure it.

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You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it of f. If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on. Please refe r to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access.

2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “router” LED is on; it should be solid BLUE. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet.

3. Ensure that you have a cable connected between the network (Ethernet) por t on the back of the computer and one of the “to Wired Computers” ports on the back of the Router.

Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled “to Modem” on the back of the Router.

4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Setup Assistant.

If the Setup As sistant is still unable to find the Router, reference the sec tio n t itl ed “Manually Conf igu ring Net wor k S et tings” for installation steps.

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Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet.

If the Setup As sistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items:

1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant.

2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that

you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name. E xample: “myname@myisp.com”. The “@myisp.com” part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.

If you continue to have no Internet connection, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” ( page 64 of this User Manual for an alternative setup method).

• TheSetupAssistantcompletedinstallation,butmywebbrowser

doesn’t work.

• IamunabletoconnecttotheInternet.The“modem”LEDonmy

Router is off, and t he “internet” LED is blinking.

If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “modem” LED is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly.

1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected. The cable should be connected at one end to the Router’s “ to Modem” por t, and at the other end to the network por t on your modem.

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2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three

minutes. After three minutes, plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router.

3. Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power. This will cause the Router to reat tempt communication with the modem. If the “modem” LED on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Suppor t.

4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.

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• TheSetupAssistantcompletedinstallation,butmywebbrowser

doesn’t work.

• IamunabletoconnecttotheInternet.The“modem”LEDonmy

Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking.

1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” LED is on,

and the “internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’s connection.

2. If you have a “static IP address” connection, your ISP must assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please refer to the section entitled “Alternate Setup Method” for details on changing this setting.

3. If you have a “PPPoE” connection, your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router’s connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly. Please refer to the section entitle d “Alternate Setup Method” for details on changing this setting.

4. You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our knowledge base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http:// web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP”.

If you are still unable to acce ss the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Suppor t.

• TheSetupAssistantcompleted,butmywebbrowser 

doesn’t work.

• IamunabletoconnecttotheInternet.The“modem”LED 

on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid.

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1. If the “modem” LED is blinking, and the “internet” LED is

solid, but you are unable to access the Internet, there may be third-par ty firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet. E xamples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall.

2. If you do have firewall sof tware installed on your computer, please make sure that you properly configure it. You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off. If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on.

3. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access.

If you are still unable to acce ss the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Suppor t.

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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items:

1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows:

•The“router”LEDshouldbeon.

•The“modem”lightshouldbe on,andnotblinking.

•The“internet”LEDshouldbeon,andnotblinking.

•The“wireless”lightshouldbeon,notblinking.

2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the

system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.

3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless net works it can connect to.

Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?

Yes, my network name is listed—go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed”.

No, my network name is not listed—go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed”.

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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.

If the name of your net work is listed in the “Available Net works” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:

1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list.

2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to

enter the network key. For more information regarding securit y, see the section entitled “Changing the Wireless Security Set tings”.

3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower, left-hand corner of your screen should turn green, indication of a succes sful connection to the net work.

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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed.

If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Net works” in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the Router. Close the wireless utility, and reopen it. If the correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled “Placement of your N Wireless Router” of this User Manual.

2. Using a computer that is conne cted to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enable d. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page.

If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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• Mywirelessnetworkperformanceisinconsistent.

• Datatransferissometimesslow.

• Signalstrengthispoor.

• Difficultyestablishingand/ormaintainingaVirtualPrivate 

Network (VPN) connection.

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router.

In orde r to determine if wireless is sues are related to range, we suggest temporarily moving the compute r, if p ossible, five to 10 feet from the Route r.

Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11; you may choose from several other channels depending on your region. See the section on page 35 entitle d “Changing the Wireless Channel” for instructions on how to choose other channels.

Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection

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stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, ope n “Network Connections” and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab ( Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click “Proper ties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property.

Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. E xperiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment. Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual.

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I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router.

1. Log into your Router.

Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router.

(The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you never set a password, leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit”.

Click the “Wireless” tab on the lef t of your scre en. Select the

“Encryption” or “Security” tab to get to the security settings page.

2. Select “128-bit WEP ” from the drop-down menu.

3. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in

your hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.

For example:

C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key

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4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computer s on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.

WARNING: If you are configuring the Router from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.

Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products suppor t 64-bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can suppor t 64-bit or 128bit encryption. Please che ck your Apple AirPor t product to see which version you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption.

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I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card.

The client card must use the same key as the Router. For instance, if your Router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key.

1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen.

2. The “Advance d” but ton will allow you to view and configure more options of your card.

3. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear. This Utilit y will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card.

4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.

5. Under “Data Encryption”, select “WEP”.

6. Ensure that the check box “The key is provided for me

automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked.

7. Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box.

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Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you ne ed to enter 26 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Router.

For example:

C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key

8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings.

If you are not using a Belkin wireles s client card, please consult the manufacturer’s user manual for that wireless client card.

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Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2?

Note to Mac users: To use WPA security, all your clients must be

upgraded to drivers and sof tware that support it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for fre e, from Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system.

Download the patch here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloadS/details. aspx?FamilyID=662bb74d-e7c1-48d6-95ee-1459234f4483

You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin

802.11g products.

Download the latest driver at http://www.belkin.com/support

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I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on my Belkin Router for a home network.

1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK”.

2. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters

and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”.

3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.

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I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network.

Clients must use the same key that the Router uses. For instance, if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the Router, the clients must also use that same key.

1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card.

2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear. This Utilit y will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireles s Card.

3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.

4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “ WPA-PSK.

5. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.

Important: WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-Z

and 0-9. For WPA-PSK you can enter eight to 63 characte rs. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Router.

6. Click “OK , then “Apply” to save the settings.

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I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security.

If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for fre e download. Download the patch from Microsof t by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA.

Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP. Other operating systems are not suppor ted at this time. You also need to ensure that the wireles s card’s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their suppor t site.

Suppor ted Operating Systems:

• Windows XP Professional

• Windows XP Home Edition

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1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network

Connections”.

2. Right-clicking on “Wireless Networks” and selecting proper ties will display the following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is checked.

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3. Select the net work to which you are trying to connect and click on “Properties”. You will see the following screen.

4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”.

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5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encr yption”. This setting

will have to be identical to the Router that you set up.

6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box.

Important: Ente r your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63

characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.

7. Click “OK” to apply settings.

What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very diffe rent maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the chart on the nex t page for more detailed information.

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Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireles s Technology

Speed/ Data Rate*

Frequency Common

Compatibility Compati ble with

Coverage* Up to 4 00 ft.* Up to 600 ft .* Up t o 1,200 ft .* Up to 1,400 ft.*

Advantage Common—

*Dista nce and conne ction sp eeds wil l vary d epending on yo ur netwo rking env ironment.

**Thi s Router is com patible with pr oducts based on the same ver sion of the dr aft 802.11n specif ications and m ay require a sof tware upgra de for be st resul ts.

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(8 02 .11g)

Up to 54M bps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300Mb ps* Up to 300M bps*

househ old devices such as cordle ss phone s and mic rowave ovens may interf ere with the unli censed band 2.4G Hz

80 2.11b /g

widesp read use for Internet sharing

Enhanced

(1x1 draft 80 2.11n )

Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band

2.4GHz

Compatible with

802.11b/g, draft

802.11n, and Belkin G+ MIMO

Better coverage and consistent speed and range

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(draft 8 02.11n with MIMO)

Common househ old devices such as cordle ss phone s and mic rowave ovens may interf ere with the unli censed band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with draft 802.11n** and 802.11b/g

Enhance d speed and coverage

N1 MIMO

(draft 8 02.11n with MIMO)

Common househ old devices such as cordle ss phone s and mic rowave ovens may interf ere with the unli censed band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with draft 802.11n** and 802.11b/g

Leading edge— best co verage and throughput

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You can find additional support information on our website w ww.belkin. com through the tech-suppor t area. If you want to contact technical suppor t by phone, please call the number you need from this list*.

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FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the device,

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complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This e quipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re sidential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr y and correct the interference by

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one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For IEEE 802.11b/g/n products in the USA market, only channels 1 through 11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co -located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Canada-Industry Canada (IC)

The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Europe-European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Communit y.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

• EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) – Product Safety

• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

• EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Communit y. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

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• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference

• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN 61000 -3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics

• EN 61000 -3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker

• EN 60 950-1 (IEC60950-1) – Product Safety

Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo.

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Europe-European Union Notice

Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE aler t marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) is sued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

• EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) – Product Safety

• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

• EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference

• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics

• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker

• EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) – Product Safety

Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carr y the CE logo.

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Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for example, because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use.

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What is not covered by this warranty?

All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration.

How to get service.

To get ser vice for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:

1. Contact Belkin Limited by calling the technical suppor t department on the numbers found earlier in this manual, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:

a. The part number of the Belkin product.

b. Where you purchased the product.

c. When you purchased the product.

d. Copy of original receipt.

2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.

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Belkin reser ves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspec tion shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facilit y to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

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How st ate law relates to the warr anty.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANT Y OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARR ANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARR ANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO E VENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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CYITIE

SKPTSEPLES

EEHUGR

LVLULTNLMTRONOCHBG

DEFRFI

GBISLI

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ýesky

[Czech]

[Belkin Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [F5D8236-4] je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk

[Danish]

Undertegnede [Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [F5D8236-4] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit erklärt [Belkin Ltd], dass sich das Gerät [F5D8236-4] in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab [Belkin Ltd] seadme [F5D8236-4] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English

Hereby, [Belkin Ltd], declares that this [F5D8236-4] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente [Belkin Ltd] declara que el [F5D8236-4] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ

[Greek]

ȂǼ ȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ [Belkin Ltd] ǻǾȁȍȃǼǿ ȅȉǿ [F5D8236-4] ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿ ȆȇȅȈ ȉǿȈ ȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈ ǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈ Ȁǹǿ ȉǿȈ ȁȅǿȆǼȈ ȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈ ǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈ ȉǾȈ ȅǻǾīǿǹȈ 1999/5/ǼȀ.

Français

[French]

Par la présente [Belkin Ltd] déclare que l'appareil [F5D8236-4] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano

[Italian]

Con la presente [Belkin Ltd] dichiara che questo [F5D8236-4] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski

[Latvian]

Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklarƝ, ka [F5D8236-4 / iekƗrtas tips] atbilst DirektƯvas 1999/5/EK bǌtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuviǐ

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [Belkin Ltd] deklaruoja, kad šis [F5D8236-4] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart [Belkin Ltd] dat het toestel [F5D8236-4l] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti

[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, [Belkin Ltd], jiddikjara li dan [F5D8236-4] jikkonforma mal-ƫtiƥijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oƫrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulírott, [Belkin Ltd] nyilatkozom, hogy a [F5D8236-4] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski

[Polish]

Niniejszym [Belkin Ltd] oĞwiadcza, Īe [F5D8236-4] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaáymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese]

[Belkin Ltd] declara que este [F5D8236-4] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

[I Belkin Ltd] izjavlja, da je ta [F5D8236-4] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloþili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Suomi

[Finnish]

[Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F5D8236-4] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish]

Härmed intygar Belkin Ltd] att denna [F5D8236-4] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Íslenska [Icelandic]

Hér með lýsir [Belkin Ltd] yfir því að [F5D8236-4] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk

[Norwegian]

[Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved at utstyret [F5D8236-4] er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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