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Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50

Setting MAC Address Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 51

Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 53

Using Dynamic DNS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 57

Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 58

Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59

Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 65

7 Manually Configuring network settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 72

8 Recommended Web browser settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77

9 Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 79

10 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �96

1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1

Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1

Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Modem Router� � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

2 Product overview� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

3 Knowing your Modem Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

4 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router � � � � � � � � � � � 13

5 alternate setup Method � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27

6 Using the Web-based advanced User Interface � � � � � � � � � � � �29

Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41

Setting WPA Security � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 49

Summary of Contents for F6D4630-4

Page 1: ...English Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Italiano Enhanced Wireless Modem Router User Manual 8820 00056ea B F6D4630 4 ...

Page 2: ...roubleshooting 79 10 Information 96 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Modem Router 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 3 Knowing your Modem Router 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 13 5 Alternate Setup Method 27 6 Using the Web Based Adv...

Page 3: ...k on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin s Setup Assistant software makes setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connect...

Page 4: ...00 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 further from your Router connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions a...

Page 5: ... 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 Universal Range Extender Access Point 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired ...

Page 6: ...rcial 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 s...

Page 7: ...t a glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status monitoring procedures Web Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router s advanced functions easily through your web browser without having to install additional software onto the computer There are no disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make...

Page 8: ...matic 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 ...

Page 9: ... CD ADSL micro filter varies by country If it s not included you will need to purchase one System Requirements An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Router At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP addresses to computers and devices In...

Page 10: ...the Router Internet connection protocol _________ PPPoE PPPoA Dynamic IP Static IP Multiplexing method or Encapsulation __________ LLC or VC MUX Virtual circuit VPI Virtual Path Identifier __________ a number between 0 and 255 VCI Virtual Channel Identifier __________ a number between 1 and 65535 For PPPoE and PPPoA users ADSL account user name _____________ and password _______________ For static...

Page 11: ...een 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 See the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information A B C D E F K ...

Page 12: ...onnecting properly to the Router B Wireless Computer Status OFF Wired computer is not present Solid Green Wired computer is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with wired computer connecting to the Router D Router Power Status When you apply power to the Router or restart it a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up During this time the router icon blinks When the Router ...

Page 13: ...he Router is attempting to connect to the Internet When the light is solid green 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 Router is NOT connected to the Internet Blinking Green Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid Green Router is connected to...

Page 14: ...tion while maintaining the programmed settings You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password i Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Router light will begin to blink When the Router light becomes solid again the res...

Page 15: ...in has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be connected directly to your Router and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation If it is not you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User...

Page 16: ... Router Then connect the other end to the networking port on the back of your computer Setup CD 4 1 5 3 2 3 Retrieve the included gray RJ11 phone cord Connect one end to the gray port labeled ADSL line on the back of your Router Then connect the other end to your ADSL connection either a wall jack or an ADSL splitter Note Some ADSL connections require a micro filter Your ADSL provider can tell you...

Page 17: ... green If they are not recheck your connections 1 2 Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router that you will be replacing with your new Router Important Please unplug the power adapter of your old modem from your wall outlet first 1 Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to your old modem Raise the Router s antennas...

Page 18: ...etup Assistant Step 2 Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer 2 Insert the CD into your computer The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer s screen within 15 seconds Click on Setup Assistant to run the Setup Assistant...

Page 19: ...ecting and Configuring your modem Router Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...Configuring your modem Router 2 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection 2 1 Checking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet ...

Page 21: ...display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier SSID This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect You can either use the default or change it to something unique Write down this name for future reference 2 4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Select your ISP from the drop down boxes ...

Page 22: ...you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below Click Next to continue 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 ...

Page 23: ...ratulations 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 se...

Page 24: ...e Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following screen Follow the on screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps 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 ...

Page 25: ...the main menu Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is set up and working it is recommended 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 screen instructions IMPORTANT...

Page 26: ... 7 8 9 10 4 Connecting and Configuring your modem Router Progress Screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed 3 1 Picking the Security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click Next to continue ...

Page 27: ... wireless network and click Next to continue 3 3 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers 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 ...

Page 28: ...e 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 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 securely Click Finish to take you back to the main menu ...

Page 29: ... 2 Set your Computer s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions Step 3 Configure the Router Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 you do not need to type in anything else s...

Page 30: ...sword entered In the login screen leave the password blank and click the Submit button to log in 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 meth...

Page 31: ... Interface 6 Understanding the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface UI The home page shows you a quick view of the Router s status and settings All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page 1 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 9 11 ...

Page 32: ...ead Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged into the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes you can log out of the Router by clicking the Logout button For more information about logging into the Router see the section called Logging into the Router 5 Internet Status ...

Page 33: ...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 10 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 quick navigation link o...

Page 34: ... 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 left side of the screen...

Page 35: ...ed by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name leave this blank Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet is the standard method of connecting networked devices It requires a user name and password to access the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet PPPoA PPP over ATM is similar to PPPoE but is mostly implement...

Page 36: ...dle multiple protocols at the ATM transport layer VC MUX PPPoA Virtual Circuit Multiplexer null encapsulation allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads LLC PPPoA Logical Link Control allows multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit more overhead 8 MTU Enter the MUT value for your ISP 9 Disconnect after of x minutes of no activity Checking the box and enter...

Page 37: ...ssigned by your ISP For Dynamic IP connection 1 IP assigned by ISP Select Yes if your ISP instructed you to use Dynamic IP 2 VPI VCI Enter your Virtual Path Identifier VPI and Virtual Circuit Identifier VCI parameter here These identifiers are assigned by your ISP 3 Encapsulation Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses Click Apply Changes to save and activate your settings To go back to the original se...

Page 38: ...I VCI Enter your Virtual Path Identifier VPI and Virtual Circuit Identifier VCI parameters here These identifiers are assigned by your ISP 6 Encapsulation Select the LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses Click Apply Changes to save and activate your settings To go back to the original settings before saving click Clear Changes Or click any of the Quick Navigation links for other options Your new settings wi...

Page 39: ...ack to the original settings before saving click Clear Changes Or click any of the Quick Navigation links for other options Your new settings will not be saved unless your click Apply Changes Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only Disable Internet Sharing In this mode the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the DSL port It requires additional software to be installed on your ...

Page 40: ...ranslates 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...

Page 41: ...up of the Router can be viewed and changed here Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab 1 will take you to the LAN 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 2 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 42: ...esses 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 starting 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 starting at 50 me...

Page 43: ...he computer has been assigned one and the MAC address 3 of the computer s network interface card NIC Pressing the Refresh 4 button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated Configuring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless 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...

Page 44: ...ess 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 need to be recon...

Page 45: ...is switch allows you to set the Router s wireless modes There are several modes Note Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled 1 Off This mode will turn OFF the Router s access point so no wireless devices can join the network Turning off the wireless function 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...

Page 46: ...ected mode OFF If you are operating in an environment with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference best 802 11g performance may be achieved with protected mode ON Wireless Enhanced performance is not affected by this setting 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 all...

Page 47: ... change the security settings manually you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your 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 supports the Wi...

Page 48: ...hods work as follows PBC Push and hold the WPS button located on the back 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 WPS The client has now been securely added to your wireless network PIN The client device has a PIN number either fou...

Page 49: ...dard It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard AES encryption methods 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 supported WPA2 At the time of this User Manual s publication a ...

Page 50: ...PSK WPA2 PSK This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security 3 For Encryption Technique select TKIP AES or TKIP AES This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up 4 Enter your pre shared key PSK This can be from eight to 63 characters and...

Page 51: ...hared key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers or characters Each client uses the same key to access the network Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment Setting WPA PSK 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be...

Page 52: ...rom 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 compute...

Page 53: ...oducts support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 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 encryption try 64 bit encryption Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless...

Page 54: ... blank 2 type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network then click Add 3 3 Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny access to have been entered 4 Click Apply Changes 4 to finish Setting up an Allow Access List 1 Select the Allow radio button 1 to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network ...

Page 55: ...Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports 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 ...

Page 56: ...to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need 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 Ent...

Page 57: ...or 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 port 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 comput...

Page 58: ...ou can have a MAC address filtering list of up to 32 computers Note You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access the Router s administrative functions the computer you are using now 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 firewal...

Page 59: ... 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 Setting up the Router s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS org s free update service before using this feature Once you have your registration follow the directions be...

Page 60: ...iving 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 outside This heightens your Router s security level Utilities The Utilities screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions To turn off the ping response select Block ICM...

Page 61: ...ing the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1 Click the Restart Router button 2 The following message will appear Click OK 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 Rout...

Page 62: ...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 3 The following message will appear Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router It can take up to 60 seconds It is i...

Page 63: ...rent 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 called File Download will open Click Save ...

Page 64: ...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 3 When the save is complete you will see the window below Click Close 4 The configuration is now saved ...

Page 65: ...evious 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 After that click on the Restore button ...

Page 66: ...reminder window will appear It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete Click OK 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 ...

Page 67: ...kin update website and update your Router s firmware to the latest version 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 Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check Firmware 1 button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware When you click the button a new...

Page 68: ...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 2 When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close 3 The download of the firmware is complete To update the firmware follow the ne...

Page 69: ...Firmware 1 In the Firmware Update page click Browse A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file 2 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded Select the file by double clicking on the file name The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected Click Update ...

Page 70: ...is 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 5 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 nav...

Page 71: ...r again to make any more changes The login time out option is for security 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 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 pas...

Page 72: ...his advanced feature of your Belkin Router MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR 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 anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router By typing in your WA...

Page 73: ...r 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 enabled If you want to disable this feature simply select Disable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change Enabling Disabling Auto Firmware Update ...

Page 74: ...d 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 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 comp...

Page 75: ... Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router 1 Click on the System Preferences icon 2 Select Network 1 from the System Preferences menu 1 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 c...

Page 76: ... 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 5 3 6 If not already selected select Using DHCP next to Configure 4 then click Apply Now Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router ...

Page 77: ...apter and select Properties from the drop down menu 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The following screen will appear 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 in...

Page 78: ...d 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 1 3 2 7 If not al...

Page 79: ...er Interface then change your browser s settings to the recommended settings in this section Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or Higher 1 Start 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 connection If you can make a selection selec...

Page 80: ...e are no check marks next to any of the displayed options Automatically detect settings Use automatic configuration script and Use a proxy server Click OK Then click OK again in the Internet Options page Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Start 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...

Page 81: ...nt automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 2 Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Setup Assistant Software CD has been placed in to start the installation 1 If the Setup Assistant 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 ...

Page 82: ...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 SetupAssistant exe 4 If the Setup Assistant still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 72 of this User Manual ...

Page 83: ... 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 You can determin...

Page 84: ...p Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work I am unable to connect to the Internet The Router s Internet light is off and the Modem light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the Internet light is off and the Modem light is blinking the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem a...

Page 85: ...web belkin com support and type in ISP If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings please contact Belkin Technical Support Problem The Setup Assistant completed but my web browser doesn t work I am unable to connect to the Internet The Modem light on my Router is blinking and the Internet light is solid Solution 1 If the Modem light is blinking and the Internet li...

Page 86: ... 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 1 Look at the lights on your Router Your Belkin Router s lights should be as follows The Power light should be on The...

Page 87: ...ility 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 Router for Optimal Performance in this User Manual 2 Using a computer that is connected to the Router through a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This...

Page 88: ...ent 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 Solution Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increase...

Page 89: ...tively double the coverage area of your wireless network An access point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by your Router and is connected to the Router using either an Ethernet cable or through your home s power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters These Belkin products are available at your local retailer or can be ordered from Belkin directly For network range extensi...

Page 90: ...sion you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption Solution 1 Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point The Router s default is 192 168 2 1 the Access Point s default is 192 168 2 254 Log into your Router by clicking on the Login button in the top right han...

Page 91: ...access point For instance if your Wireless Router or access point 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 Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LA...

Page 92: ...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 web belkin com support Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network Solution 1 From the Security Mode drop dow...

Page 93: ...tings Solution Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Wireless Router or access point the clients must also use that same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card...

Page 94: ... your network administrator 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings Solution 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced feat...

Page 95: ...P Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 009d8425 ce2b 47a4 abec 274845dc9e91 displaylang en Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you ...

Page 96: ...e with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatibility Compati...

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Page 98: ...nformation 10 OPERATES ON CHANNELS 1 13 BE AT CZ CY IT IE SK PT SE PL ES SI EE HU GR DK LV LU LT NL MT RO NO CH BG TR DE FR FI GB IS LI FOR USE IN Restricted Use in Certain Countries Class 2 Equipment For information on product disposal please refer to http environmental belkin com ...

Page 99: ...st DirektƯvas 1999 5 EK bǌtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtajiem noteikumiem Lietuviǐ Lithuanian Šiuo Belkin Ltd deklaruoja kad šis F6D4630 4 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart Belkin Ltd dat het toestel F6D4630 4 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Mal...

Page 100: ...n 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 What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be ...

Page 101: ... the purchaser may have How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do ...

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