Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Double 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 .
5GHz network to enjoy higher speeds for gaming, streaming videos, etc . If your computer can’t use the 5GHz band, please use the Belkin Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter (F6D6050) . The 5GHz band can offer higher speeds, but, due to the laws of physics, the signal will not be able to travel as far as 2 .4GHz .
. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i .e ., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
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. • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card . See your network card’s user guide for more information .
In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers . The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin N+ Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network .
. setup assistant The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router . This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) .
KNoWINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents a� broadband Download speedometer These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection . The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the Router since being activated .
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KNoWINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents g� 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 has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use .
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KNoWINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents K� Connections to Wired Computers Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable . The ports are labeled 1 through 4 .
Double N+ Wireless Router 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 requires that your computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation .
3� Plug the power supply into a wall 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 seconds .
CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 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 .
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CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents select Country Select your country from the drop-down box . Click “Begin” to continue . Double N+ Wireless Router Confirmation screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow .
CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents Progress screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed . Double N+ Wireless 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 .
CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 1�2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . Double N+ Wireless Router 1�3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) .
CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 1�4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes .
Double N+ Wireless Router Congratulations 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 .
CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents Troubleshooting If the 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 . Double N+ Wireless Router 1�7 optional: assistance Connecting other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless...
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CoNNeCTINg aND CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 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 . Double N+ Wireless Router storage Manager The Storage Manager is an application that provides easy access to...
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\\192 . 1 68 .2 . 1 \ Your Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router supports up to four USB storage devices through a separate USB hub (not included) . Note that the Router can supply a maximum of 500mA of current to the port, so it is recommended that the hub be externally powered .
alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation guide See the QIG: Hardware Connections from the previous section . step 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”...
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 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 . (12) Double N+ Wireless Router (10)
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 1� Quick-Navigation links You can go directly to 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 .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 7� Version Info Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface . Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages . 8� laN settings Shows the firmware version, boot version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet service Provider (IsP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up 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 .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 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 .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents setting 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 .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents setting your IsP Connection Type to PPPoe Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type . If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service .
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European 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 .
alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 1� PPTP account Provided by your ISP . Enter your PPTP account name here . 2� PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it . 3�...
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alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHoD sections table of contents 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 . Double N+ Wireless Router...
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Custom Domain Name server (DNs) settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates 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 .
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When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work . Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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”...
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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 if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Viewing the DHCP Client list Page You can view 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) .
To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used . The SSID is your network name . The default network name of the Router is “Belkin” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router . Your network name will look something like “Belkin 123456” . You can change this to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose . Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside . The channel can be changed if needed . If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents for 5gHz networks: 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 the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time .
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. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin Double N+ Wireless Cards and 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b cards on your network . If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802 . 1 1g or 802 .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless security settings Your Double N+ Wireless 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-Fi Protected Setup™...
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IMPoRTaNT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards/ adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver . Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site: www .belkin .com/...
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting WPa/WPa2-Personal (PsK) 1� After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page 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”...
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting WeP encryption Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort® . To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section . 1�...
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This option allows guest users access to the Internet while keeping them away from your private network . By default, this option is enabled . Guest users should connect to the Belkin Double N+ Guest network . Double N+ Wireless Router...
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using the access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point . Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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 network . Note: This list applies only to wireless computers . This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting Up a Deny access list The “Deny” list lets you specify computers to which you DO NOT want to allow access to the network . Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network, while all others will .
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 download and Belkin’s torrent helper will start the download automatically .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents QoS (Quality of Service) will automatically prioritize the traffic to and from the internet so you get an interruption-free Internet experience . The Router’s QoS will automatically prioritize the type of traffic that is more time-critical, such as VoIP, online games, and streaming video .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Configuring the firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service (DoS) •...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Configuring Internal forwarding settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents access Control The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times . Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers . Select the “Enable”...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents The Access Control rule can be removed by clicking the “Delete” button . Click on the entry number for the configuration options . Double N+ Wireless Router There are four main configurations for Access Control lists . The first one is “Schedule”...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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 firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using Dynamic DNs 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 various locations on the Internet .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet . By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there .
UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Restarting 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 . Double N+ Wireless Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal operation 1�...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Restoring factory Default settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings . It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents saving a Current 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 .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration . Double N+ Wireless Router 1� Click “Browse” . A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 2� You will be asked if you want to continue . Click “OK” . 3� A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete .
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 .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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 on the right: Double N+ Wireless Router 1�...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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 . Double N+ Wireless Router 2�...
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents 4� You will be asked if you are sure you want 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 .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing system settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, or enable remote management . setting or Changing the administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered .
UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router . It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant . Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly .
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UsINg THe Web-baseD aDVaNCeD UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents enabling/Disabling auto firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of 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 .
MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NeTWoRK seTTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps . You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet .
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MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NeTWoRK seTTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Mac os X 1� Click on the “System Preferences” icon . 2� Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu . Double N+ Wireless Router 3� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu . 4�...
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MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NeTWoRK seTTINgs sections table of contents 5� 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 . 6�...
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MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NeTWoRK seTTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1� Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel” . 2� Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP) . 3�...
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MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NeTWoRK seTTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Windows 98 or Me 1� Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu . 2� Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter . You will see the following window Double N+ Wireless Router 3�...
ReCoMMeNDeD Web bRoWseR seTTINgs sections table of contents Recommended Web browser settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings . If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web- Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section .
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ReCoMMeNDeD Web bRoWseR seTTINgs sections table of contents 3� Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…” . 4� Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”...
TRoUblesHooTINg sections table of contents Troubleshooting setup assistant CD does not automatically start� If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive . 1�...
Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power . This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem . If the “modem” LED on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support . 4�...
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1� Look at the lights on your Router . If you’re using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “router” LED should be on.
. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page . Double N+ Wireless Router If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support . • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. •...
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Internet . For more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual . I am having difficulty setting up Wired equivalent Privacy (WeP) security on my belkin Router� 1� Log into your Router . Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router .
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Windows XP operating system . Download the patch here: http://support .microsoft .com/?kbid=826942 You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802 . 1 1g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site .
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. I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected access (WPa) security on a 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”...
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TRoUblesHooTINg sections table of contents I am NoT using a belkin client card for a home network and I 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, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless...
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2 .4GHz Compatible with 802 . 1 1b/g, draft Compatible with draft 802 . 1 1n** 802 . 1 1n, and Belkin G+ MIMO and 802 . 1 1b/g Up to 600 ft . * Up to 1,200 ft .*...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, 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...
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1999/5/CE. [Italian] Latviski Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklar , ka [F6D6230-4 V1] / iek rtas tips] atbilst Direkt vas [Latvian] 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc ., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
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INfoRMaTIoN sections table of contents 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 of the device . Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada .
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. 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 product from Belkin .
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Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser . If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment .
Technical support You can find technical-support information on our website, belkin .com, by navigating to the tech-support section . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below*: *Local rates apply .