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N Wireless Router

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INTRodUCTIoN 

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

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Share one high-speed Internet connection 

with all the computers in your home

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Share resources, such as files and hard drives among 

all the connected computers in your home

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Share a single printer with the entire family

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Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

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

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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:

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Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer 

room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or 

desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

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Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple

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Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and 

other networking devices from anywhere in your home

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Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking 

products let you expand your network to include 

devices such as printers and gaming consoles

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No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle 

of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

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Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a 

wide range of interoperable networking products

Summary of Contents for N Wireless

Page 1: ...ter 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 Ad...

Page 2: ...logy with MIMO N MIMO Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMO N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802 11n specification It increase...

Page 3: ...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 Wirele...

Page 4: ...nections 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 off...

Page 5: ...o disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Netw...

Page 6: ...nection 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 M...

Page 7: ...Router Quick Installation Guide Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD System Requirements Broadband Internet connection...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...s unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet When the light is off the Router is NOT connected to the Internet When the light is blinking amber the Router is attempting to conn...

Page 10: ...jack K Reset Button Red The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly Resetting the Router will restore the Router s normal operation while maintaining the programmed...

Page 11: ...rocedure 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 Setup Assistant Belkin...

Page 12: ...e 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 3 Plug in your modem s powe...

Page 13: ...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 the...

Page 14: ...9 10 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router Select Country Select your country from the drop down box Click Begin to continue Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by chec...

Page 15: ...our Router 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 Progress Screen...

Page 16: ...ault 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 th...

Page 17: ...nnecting and Configuring your Router 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 2 4 Requesting I...

Page 18: ...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 Doi...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follow the on screen instructions Once you have verified that your other wired and w...

Page 21: ...k 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 guid...

Page 22: ...9 10 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 3 1 Picking the Security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click Next to continue Progress Screen The Security Assistant will s...

Page 23: ...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 informatio...

Page 24: ...ly 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 3 4 Verifying the Connection If all your wi...

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