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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe

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 .

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 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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Page 1: ...Double N Wireless Router User Manual 8820 00267ea F6D6230xx4 English Fran ais Deutsch Nederlands Espa ol Italiano...

Page 2: ...ended Web Browser Settings 76 9 Troubleshooting 78 10 Information 87 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Double N Wireless Networks 1 Placement of your Double N Wireless Router 2 2 Product Overview 5 Pro...

Page 3: ...ugh this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on the next page By following our simple setup...

Page 4: ...of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effective...

Page 5: ...to a 900MHz cordless phone 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 wir...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in Web Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router s advanced functions easily through your web browser without having to insta...

Page 8: ...p 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 200...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...orage device is plugged in and ready to be accessed A Broadband Download Speedometer These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Inte...

Page 11: ...It turns amber when a problem is detected Off Router is NOT connected to modem Solid Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly Blinking Amber Problem with modem J Internet Status Thi...

Page 12: ...n the Router will momentarily flash The Power Router light will begin to blink When the Power Router light becomes solid again the reset is complete ii Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold th...

Page 13: ...allation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you can in some cases purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it Ethernet USB...

Page 14: ...all 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 Wired and Router lights are not a steady blue after 20...

Page 15: ...t 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 Internet connection sharing software on you...

Page 16: ...7 8 9 10 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click Next to continue Select Country S...

Page 17: ...g your Router 1 1 Checking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet Progress Scr...

Page 18: ...eless 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 defaul...

Page 19: ...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 1 4 Req...

Page 20: ...ulations 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 goin...

Page 21: ...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 1 7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other C...

Page 22: ...Internet Click Next to take you back to the main menu Storage Manager The Storage Manager is an application that provides easy access to your USB storage device Once this is installed your storage dev...

Page 23: ...B storage device as there might be another user on your network who is accessing the drive Simply right click on the Storage Manager icon in the system tray and select the appropriate button Alternati...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...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 sta...

Page 26: ...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 pa...

Page 27: ...ngs 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...

Page 28: ...settings that your ISP gave you click Connection Type A on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking DNS B allows you to enter DNS addre...

Page 29: ...me 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...

Page 30: ...ur Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing you will need your IP...

Page 31: ...ves 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 Inter...

Page 32: ...tries 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 provid...

Page 33: ...IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here 6 My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here 7 Default Gateway Provided by your ISP If your ISP did not give you a connect...

Page 34: ...ons Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra BigPond OptusNet Cable User Australia Only Follow the on screen steps and click Appl...

Page 35: ...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 add...

Page 36: ...m 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 ori...

Page 37: ...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 t...

Page 38: ...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 addre...

Page 39: ...er has been assigned one and the MAC address 3 of the computer s network interface card NIC Pressing the Reserve button will tie up the assigned IP address to the current MAC address The Reserved IP D...

Page 40: ...omething like Belkin 123456 You can change this to anything 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 networ...

Page 41: ...witch below The extension 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...

Page 42: ...cure 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 certain time 2 802 11a Setting the Router to this mode will allow o...

Page 43: ...f 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 s...

Page 44: ...rotected Setup WPS recommends that you set up WPA2 described on page 44 as your wireless security WPS does not provide additional security but rather simplifies the addition of wireless devices to you...

Page 45: ...e set up if not using WPS 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 tha...

Page 46: ...ients running either WPA or WPA2 security 3 For Encryption Technique will auto fill depending on the authentication type above This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you s...

Page 47: ...letters from A F and 0 9 64 bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two digit numbers 128 bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two digit numbers For instance AF 0F 4...

Page 48: ...ult this option is enabled Guest users should connect to the Belkin Double N Guest network Security options for Guest Access Hotel Style Users will be redirected to a hotel style landing page when the...

Page 49: ...work 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 as Acces...

Page 50: ...ess network 2 Next in the MAC Address field that is blank type in the MAC address of the wireless computer to which you want to allow access to the wireless network and then click Add 3 Continue to do...

Page 51: ...be allowed access to the wireless network while all others will 1 Select the Deny radio button to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network 2 Next in the MAC Add...

Page 52: ...tTorrent The Router will download files on to the attached USB storage device so you won t need to leave your computer on To start a download simply double click on the torrent file you would like to...

Page 53: ...will automatically prioritize the type of traffic that is more time critical such as VoIP online games and streaming video We recommend that you leave this function enabled and the profile on auto UP...

Page 54: ...ck 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...

Page 55: ...ontact 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 av...

Page 56: ...gle computer a range of computers or multiple computers Select the Enable radio button to use this feature To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example click the Add button and select...

Page 57: ...ryday is the default for the days of the week that this rule will be implemented on the Schedule page The second configuration for the Access Control list is the service that is to be blocked or allow...

Page 58: ...encing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP fie...

Page 59: ...nges 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 dyn...

Page 60: ...ter can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside This heightens your Router s security level To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The...

Page 61: ...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 second...

Page 62: ...ick the Restore Defaults button 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 i...

Page 63: ...current configuration before performing a firmware update 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file Select a location You can name the...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...nder 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 Route...

Page 66: ...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 Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check...

Page 67: ...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 3 When the save is complete you will see t...

Page 68: ...le you downloaded Select the file by double clicking on the file name 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected Click Update Updating the...

Page 69: ...essage 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 scre...

Page 70: ...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...

Page 71: ...ng 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 passw...

Page 72: ...f firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available When you log into the Router s advanced interface the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available If so you will be noti...

Page 73: ...lect TCP IP 2 You will see the TCP IP control panel Select Ethernet Built In or Ethernet in the Connect via drop down menu 1 3 Next to Configure 2 if Manually is selected your Router will need to be s...

Page 74: ...Select Network 1 from the System Preferences menu 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 y...

Page 75: ...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 6 If not already se...

Page 76: ...nd 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 1 2 3 5 If...

Page 77: ...cted 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...

Page 78: ...d Advanced User Interface then change your browser s settings to the recommended settings in this section 2 In the Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial whene...

Page 79: ...e 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...

Page 80: ...mputer 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 so...

Page 81: ...d to the Router s to Modem port and at the other end to the network port on your modem 2 Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes After three minutes plug the modem back i...

Page 82: ...ings 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 acc...

Page 83: ...g a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This setting is found on the Router s wireless Channel and SSID configur...

Page 84: ...o 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 S...

Page 85: ...e consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked 7 Type your WEP key in the Network key box Important A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP...

Page 86: ...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...

Page 87: ...s XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition 1 Under Windows XP click Start Control Panel Network Connections 2 Right clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Us...

Page 88: ...ss 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 ho...

Page 89: ...Belkin International Inc of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the device F6D6230 4 V1 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to t...

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Page 91: ...ot occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encoura...

Page 92: ...Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 93: ...oducts 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 pro...

Page 94: ...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...

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