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Page 1: ...G MIMO Wireless Router User Manual PM01116ea F5D9231 4 English Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Italiano ...

Page 2: ...owser Settings 76 9 Troubleshooting 78 10 Information 92 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your G MIMO Wireless Router 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 3 Knowing your Router 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 20 6 Using the Web Based Ad...

Page 3: ... a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere 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 re...

Page 4: ...00 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 and walls...

Page 5: ...d 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 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after att...

Page 6: ...l 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...

Page 7: ...our 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 Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments inc...

Page 8: ...atic 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 d...

Page 9: ...mputer 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...

Page 10: ...n 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 Green Router is booting up Solid Green Router is on and ready A Wireless Security OFF Wireless security is off Solid Green 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 th...

Page 11: ... This 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 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 sta...

Page 12: ...hen 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 forgotten your custom password i Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will moment...

Page 13: ...the installation 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 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 requi...

Page 14: ...n the back of the Router C Find your new networking cable included in the box with your Router and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router Connect the other end to your modem in the port that s now free D Plug in your modem s power cord Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Router s power supply into the black port on the back Plug the other end into the wall outlet E ...

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 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 t...

Page 16: ...cting and Configuring your 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 17: ...onfiguring your Router 1 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection 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 ...

Page 18: ... to the illustration below Select your country or ISP from the drop down boxes 1 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 adapters will connect You can either use the default or change it to something unique Write...

Page 19: ...ill 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 1 6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet ...

Page 20: ...n 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 Exit the Assistant and then click Next Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following screen...

Page 21: ...mputers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follow the on screen instructions Congratulations 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 take you back to the main menu ...

Page 22: ...et 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 such ...

Page 23: ...d 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 method i...

Page 24: ...d 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 2 4 3 11 7 5 1 6 8 10 9 ...

Page 25: ...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 o...

Page 26: ...r by clicking the LAN quick navigation link on the left side of the screen 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 quick navigation link on the left side of the screen 10 Features Shows the status of the Router s firewall and w...

Page 27: ...ble 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 Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking D...

Page 28: ...specific MAC address or clone the current computer s MAC address through this link 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 types may require a host name You...

Page 29: ...g your 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 address subnet mask and ISP gateway address This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes 4 After y...

Page 30: ... 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 type 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 des...

Page 31: ...rvice name leave this blank 5 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 6 Disconnect after X The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disco...

Page 32: ...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 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read Connected if your Router is set up properly 1 2 ...

Page 33: ... 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 6 Disconnect after X 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 next to this option and entering ...

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 Apply Changes to complete your setup ...

Page 35: ... the Router The Automatic from ISP 1 box 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 b...

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 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 O...

Page 37: ...t type in anything else such as http or www then press 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 Setup tab 1 will take you its 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 conne...

Page 38: ...ose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anything between 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...

Page 39: ...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 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 Forever meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by t...

Page 40: ...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 interface card NIC Pressing the Refresh 4 button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 41: ...omething like Belkin_G MIMO_Wireless_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 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 u...

Page 42: ... on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks 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 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...

Page 43: ...eless Cards and 802 11b or 802 11g cards on your network protected mode should be used If you are in an environment where there is no other or very little 802 11b wireless network traffic best 802 11g performance may be achieved with protected 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 8...

Page 44: ...k 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 WPS The client has now been securely added to your wireless network PIN The client device has a PIN number either four or ei...

Page 45: ...o 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 Button Configuration PBC Method PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network Push the PBC button located on the back of the Router for three seconds and then ...

Page 46: ...d at this time For Windows XP computers that do not have Service 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 Service Pack 2 Microsoft has released a free download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2 KB971021 The update is avail...

Page 47: ...ter 1 After you ve set up your Router go to the Security 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 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security 3 For Encrypti...

Page 48: ... 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 WPA Personal PSK 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will ha...

Page 49: ...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 o...

Page 50: ...h 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal 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 numbers 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 belo...

Page 51: ...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 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 Rou...

Page 52: ...ure 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 off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer s MAC address from the list 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 wire...

Page 53: ...be allowed access to the wireless network All others will 1 Select the Deny radio button 2 to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network 2 Next in the MAC Address field that is blank 3 type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network then click Add 4 3 Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to de...

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 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 enab...

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 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 Enterin...

Page 56: ...xample 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 computer a...

Page 57: ...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 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 ...

Page 58: ...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 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 below ...

Page 59: ...g 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 ICMP Pi...

Page 60: ...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 Router h...

Page 61: ...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 impor...

Page 62: ... 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 63: ...ation 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 The configuration is now saved ...

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 file All configuration files end with a conf Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double click on it ...

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 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 66: ...date 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 here 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 browse...

Page 67: ...ere 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 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 s...

Page 68: ...b Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router s 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 ...

Page 69: ...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 i...

Page 70: ...ain 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 passwor...

Page 71: ... 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 WAN I...

Page 72: ...bility 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 ...

Page 73: ...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 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 ...

Page 74: ... Show in the Network menu 4 Select the TCP IP tab 2 Next to Configure 3 you should see Manually or Using DHCP If you do not check the PPPoE tab 4 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 user name and password 1 Click on the System Preferences icon 2 Select Network from the System Preferences menu 1...

Page 75: ...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 1 3 4 2 6 If not already selected select Using DHCP next to Configure 3 then click Apply Now Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router ...

Page 76: ...pter 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 in the table below You will need to enter this information ...

Page 77: ...r 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 in 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 se...

Page 78: ...ser Interface then change your browser s settings to the recommended settings in this section 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 select Never d...

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 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 the...

Page 80: ... 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 de...

Page 81: ...t should start within a few seconds If instead a window appears showing the files on the CD double click on the icon labeled SetupAssistant 4 If the Setup Assistant still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 71 of this User Manual for an alternative setup method ...

Page 82: ...ion 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 determine if the firewall software i...

Page 83: ... 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 the internet LED is blinking Solution 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 Rout...

Page 84: ...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 Problem 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 Solution 1 If the modem LED is blinking and the internet LED is...

Page 85: ... 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 1 Look at the lights on your Router If you re using a Belkin Router the lights should b...

Page 86: ...etwork Problem I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed Solution If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks 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 unde...

Page 87: ...ule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment 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...

Page 88: ...rPort product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption Solution 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 ...

Page 89: ...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 wireless client card please consult the manufacturer s user manual for that wireless client card Solution 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 ...

Page 90: ...ireless 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 Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security on my Belkin Router for a home network ...

Page 91: ...n Apply to save the settings Solution Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the G 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 ...

Page 92: ... Download the patch from Microsoft 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 supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Syst...

Page 93: ...ct WPA with radius server if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server Please consult your network administrator for further information 5 Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key...

Page 94: ...uch 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 Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfer...

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Page 96: ...e 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 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...

Page 97: ...5 5 EC issued 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...

Page 98: ...lkin 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 ...

Page 99: ... 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 not ...

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