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Page 1: ...N Wireless Modem Router User Manual PM00781ea F5D8635 4 English Fran ais Deutsch Nederlands Espa ol Italiano...

Page 2: ...the Firewall 49 Using Dynamic DNS 53 Utilities 56 Restarting the Router 56 Updating the Firmware 62 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings 69 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 74 9 Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere i...

Page 4: ...builds on one dimensional smart antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel which increases wireless capacity Another element that enhances Belkin s N...

Page 5: ...work from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Router Placement Place your Router the central connection point of...

Page 6: ...uide 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 Extende...

Page 7: ...ure 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 manag...

Page 8: ...he computer There are no disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily NAT IP Address Sharing Y...

Page 9: ...is compatible with Windows 2000 XP and Vista 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 28 Integrated N...

Page 10: ...omputer No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP addresses to computers and devices Internet browser Package Contents Belkin N Wireless Modem Router Quick Installation Guide Belkin Setu...

Page 11: ...SP A computer running Windows 2000 XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10 x Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM Internet browser Internet Connection Settings The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet...

Page 12: ...information about network activity and status See the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information Off Wireless security is off Blinking Blue WPS handshaking in process Solid Blue Wirele...

Page 13: ...evice is plugged into the USB port Solid Blue Storage device is plugged in and ready to be accessed Off Router is off Blinking Blue Router is booting up Solid Blue Router is on and ready 3 WPS Push Bu...

Page 14: ...becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router s connection Off Router is NOT connected to the Internet Blinking Blue Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid Blue Rout...

Page 15: ...rs to these ports These ports are RJ45 10 100 auto negotiation auto uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable The ports are labeled 1 through 4 with onboard LEDs on the connector...

Page 16: ...ed 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 Windows 2000 or...

Page 17: ...Wired Computers on the back of your Router Then connect the other end to the networking port on the back of your computer 3 Retrieve the included gray RJ11 phone cord Connect one end to the gray port...

Page 18: ...ts your old modem to your computer Unplug that cable from your old modem and plug it into any yellow port labeled to Wired Computers on the back of your new Router 3 Locate the cable that connects you...

Page 19: ...istant to start the Setup Assistant 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...

Page 20: ...cting 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 Progress Screen Setup Assistant...

Page 21: ...nfiguring your 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 2 2...

Page 22: ...etwork 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 If the R...

Page 23: ...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 rest...

Page 24: ...ions 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...

Page 25: ...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 C...

Page 26: ...you back to the main menu Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is setup and working it is recommended to turn on wireless security to prevent unau...

Page 27: ...7 8 9 10 4 Connecting and Configuring your 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 se...

Page 28: ...ss 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 computer Click on Transfer Key...

Page 29: ...nect 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 yo...

Page 30: ...ess the storage device Storage Manager also allows you to safely eject the storage device before unplugging it from your Router This is recommended before unplugging the USB storage device as there mi...

Page 31: ...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 U...

Page 32: ...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 Clickin...

Page 33: ...settings of the Local Area 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 naviga...

Page 34: ...t 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 address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking MAC Ad...

Page 35: ...and Virtual Circuit Identifier VCI parameter here Assigned by your ISP 5 Encapsulation Select your encapsulation type supplied by your ISP to specify how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM trans...

Page 36: ...t fixed IP address assigned by your ISP 2 Encapsulation Select 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 clic...

Page 37: ...ur ISP 4 Default Gateway Enter a default gateway IP address assigned by your ISP 5 VPI VCI Enter your Virtual Path Identifier VPI and Virtual Circuit Identifier VCI parameter here These identifiers ar...

Page 38: ...ISP 4 VPI VCI Enter your Virtual Path Identifier VPI and Virtual Circuit Identifier VCI parameter here These identifiers are assigned by your ISP 5 Encapsulation Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses Cl...

Page 39: ...eave 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 setting...

Page 40: ...f 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 Using y...

Page 41: ...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 sta...

Page 42: ...r to be used as an access point 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 sett...

Page 43: ...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 the wireless feature of th...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...etwork consists of a mix of Belkin N1 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 network traffic yo...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...ite www belkin com networking Setting WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Like WPA security WPA2 is available in both WPA2 Personal PSK mode and WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS mode Typically WPA2 Personal PSK is the mode t...

Page 48: ...ng 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 IMPOR...

Page 49: ...ireless 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 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexa...

Page 50: ...efault this option is disabled Guest users should connect to the Belkin N Guest network Security options for Guest Access Hotel Style Users will be redirected to a hotel style landing page when they f...

Page 51: ...f common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing SYN flood Land Attack Ping of Death PoD UDP flooding Denial of Service DoS Tear Drop Attack IP with zero length ICMP defect Smurf Attack RIP defect TCP Nu...

Page 52: ...ntact 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 ava...

Page 53: ...keywords to be blocked in the URL address Everyday is the default for the days of the week that this rule will be implemented on the Schedule page To restrict Internet access to a single computer for...

Page 54: ...s Control list is the URL Keyword List for the URL address keywords that are to be blocked or allowed The default value is blank for this list and the user can configure a list of URL address keywords...

Page 55: ...The Dynamic DNS service 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 vari...

Page 56: ...domain name you set up with DynDNS org in the Domain Name field 4 5 Click Apply Changes to update your IP address Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes the Router will automatically up...

Page 57: ...off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping Security Log This page keeps a log of router activity such as computers logging in to...

Page 58: ...rting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings Uti...

Page 59: ...uter 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 w...

Page 60: ...ting the Router It can take up to 60 seconds It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart 4 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zer...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...cation where you want to save the configuration file Select a location You can name the file anything you want or use the default name Config Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself lat...

Page 63: ...iguration 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 fi...

Page 64: ...es new firmware you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router s firmware to the latest version 3 A reminder window will appear It will take up to 60 seconds for t...

Page 65: ...If a new version is available you will have the option to download it Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the Check Firmware button and a new version of firmware is available you will...

Page 66: ...Close 3 The download of the firmware is complete To update the firmware follow the next steps in Updating the Router s Firmware Updating the Router s Firmware 1 In the Firmware Update page click Brow...

Page 67: ...lls 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 3 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...s function it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Advanced Feature The Remote Access Port option...

Page 70: ...le If so you will be notified You can choose to download the new version or ignore it ECO Mode Your Router has the ability to automatically turn off the wireless radio to save power You may also dim t...

Page 71: ...ill 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 set up for a static...

Page 72: ...Select Built in Ethernet 2 next to Show in the Network menu 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 y...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 5 If Use t...

Page 75: ...ur 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 sub...

Page 76: ...ngs 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 s...

Page 77: ...ayed 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...

Page 78: ...mpting 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 inst...

Page 79: ...d 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 the internet LED is blinking If you cannot connect to the Internet and the m...

Page 80: ...p 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 The Setup Assistant completed but my web...

Page 81: ...name is not listed If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Network...

Page 82: ...elect the Configure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click Properties then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property...

Page 83: ...is now set Each of your computers 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 clie...

Page 84: ...a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system Download the patch here http www microsoft com downloads You also need to down...

Page 85: ...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...

Page 86: ...N MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO N1 MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO Speed Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 300Mbps Up to 300Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave oven...

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Page 88: ...o frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and foun...

Page 89: ...1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar o Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd deklar ka F5D8635 4 iek rtas tips atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi Lithuanian iuo...

Page 90: ...e 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...

Page 91: ...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 t...

Page 92: ...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 I...

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