Belkin PM01116ea F5D9231-4 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    + MIMO Wireless Router English User Manual Français PM01116ea F5D9231-4 DEutsch nEDErl anDs Español italiano...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of COnTenTs sections table of contents 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting WEP Encryption �...
  • Page 3: Advantages Of A Wireless Network

    • 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: • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— •...
  • Page 4 Router)� 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): G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 5 1 and move your Router to • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site channel 11� See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions� Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card�...
  • Page 6 InTROdUCTIOn sections table of contents 5� secure Connections, VPns, and aOl Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep�” The simplest are used where security is important�...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product features 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 Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network�...
  • Page 8 IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup� 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)�...
  • Page 9: Knowing Your Router

    Wireless Router + MIMO to provide you with information about network activity and status� • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD system Requirements •...
  • Page 10 KnOWInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents a� Wireless security d� Wired-Computer status Wireless security is off Wired computer is not present Wired computer is connected to Solid Green Wireless security is on Solid Green the Router Problem with wired computer b�...
  • Page 11 KnOWInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents f� Modem status This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router� It turns amber when problem is detected� Router is NOT connected to modem Router is connected to modem Solid Green and functioning properly Blinking Amber...
  • Page 12 KnOWInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents H� Connections to Wired Computers – Gray J� Reset button – Red Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports� These The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for improperly�...
  • Page 13: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    • Belkin G Wireless Router + MIMO 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 • Quick Installation Guide running in minutes� The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be •...
  • Page 14 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) a� Unplug your modem’s power cord� Put the Router next to the e� Wait 20 seconds for the modem� Raise the Router’s antennas� Router to start up�...
  • Page 15 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�...
  • Page 16 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents Confirmation screen Progress screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the right of the arrow�...
  • Page 17 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents 1�1 Checking settings 1�2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection� and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet�...
  • Page 18 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents 1�3 naming your Wireless network 1�4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be Service Set Identifier (SSID)�...
  • Page 19 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents 1�5 Configuring the Router 1�6 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to We are almost done� The Setup Assistant will now check your the Router and restarting it�...
  • Page 20 Congratulations Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the the following screen�...
  • Page 21 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents 1�7 Optional: assistance Connecting Other Computers Congratulations This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are computers to your network�...
  • Page 22: Alternate Setup Method

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation Guide See the QIG or Step 1: 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”...
  • Page 23 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents logging into the Router logging out of the Router You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window� The home One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of page is visible to any user who wants to see it�...
  • Page 24 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� (11) (10) G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 25 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents 1� Quick-navigation links 4� login/logout button You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of directly on these links�...
  • Page 26 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents 6� language 9� Internet settings Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface� Select a Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that desirable language by clicking one of the available languages� connects to the Internet�...
  • Page 27 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 setting your Connection Type to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)� The Router is capable of From the “Connection Type”...
  • Page 28 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�...
  • Page 29 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�...
  • Page 30 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�...
  • Page 31 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents 1� User name 5� This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you your ISP� 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�...
  • Page 32 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�...
  • Page 33 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHOd sections table of contents 1� PPTP account 5� service IP address Provided by your ISP� Enter your PPTP account name here� Provided by your ISP� Enter your service IP address here� 2� PPTP Password 6� disconnect after X…� Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password”...
  • Page 34 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� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 35: Alternate Setup Method

    Custom domain name server (dns) settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like “www�belkin�com” into IP addresses� Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router� The “Automatic from ISP”...
  • Page 36 When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the to the MAC address you specified� 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�...
  • Page 37: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Viewing the lan settings Advanced User Interface� In your browser, type “192�168�2�1” (do Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you its header not type in anything else such as “http://”...
  • Page 38: Changing Lan Settings

    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 if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so�...
  • Page 39 IP address pool larger than 100 computers� For The default setting is “Belkin”� You can set a local domain name example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not (network name) for your network�...
  • Page 40: Viewing The Dhcp Client List Page

    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)�...
  • Page 41: Configuring The Wireless Network Settings

    Changing the Wireless network name (ssId) 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 G Wireless” followed by six digits that are + MIMO unique to your Router�...
  • Page 42 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Channel 2) 802�11g only There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose— Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802�11g-compliant in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most devices to join the network, keeping out any slower 802�11b devices�...
  • Page 43 “Security” on the “Wireless” tab� + MIMO 802�11b traffic in the operating environment� If you are using a mix of Belkin G + MIMO Wireless 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,...
  • Page 44 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using Wi-fi Protected setup PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) for encryption� It does not is associated with WPS�...
  • Page 45 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 1� Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled� 2� Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the Router�...
  • Page 46 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/networking�...
  • Page 47 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 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 that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment where an external radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically�...
  • Page 48: Setting Wpa Security

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting WPa security note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA� At the time this User Manual was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download� This patch works only with Windows XP� Your Router supports WPA-Personal (PSK), which uses what is known as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the security key�...
  • Page 49: Setting Wep Encryption

    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�...
  • Page 50 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit 0–9� 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit encryption only�...
  • Page 51: Using The Access Point Mode

    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� In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to�...
  • Page 52: Setting Mac Address Control

    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�...
  • Page 53 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting up a deny access list The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network� Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network�...
  • Page 54: Configuring The Firewall

    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 The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: attack networks�...
  • Page 55 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Configuring Internal forwarding settings Choosing an application The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) Select your application from the drop-down list� Click “Add”� The calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen�...
  • Page 56 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting Client IP filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the other network services at specific days and times� Restriction can be set IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers�...
  • Page 57 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�...
  • Page 58: Using Dynamic Dns

    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� DynDNS�org provides this service, for up to five host names, free to the Internet community�...
  • Page 59: Utilities

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Utilities 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 The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something and perform certain administrative functions�...
  • Page 60: Restarting The Router

    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 3� The following message will appear� Restarting the Router can take begins working improperly� Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT up to 60 seconds�...
  • Page 61 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 3� The following message will appear� Restoring the defaults includes factory (default) settings� It is recommended that you back up your restarting the Router�...
  • Page 62 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 1� Click “Save”� A window your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are called “File Download”...
  • Page 63 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 2� A window will open that allows you to select the location where you 3� When the save is complete, want to save the configuration file� Select a location� You can name you will see the window the file anything you want, or use the default name “user�conf”�...
  • Page 64 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� 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”�...
  • Page 65 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 2� You will be asked if you 4� A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen� When the want to continue� Click countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be “OK”�...
  • Page 66: 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�...
  • Page 67 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 1� To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”� 3� When the save is complete, you will see the following window� Click “Close”� 2� A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file�...
  • Page 68 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Updating the Router’s firmware 1� 2� In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”� A window will open Browse to the firmware file you downloaded� Select the file by that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file� double-clicking on the file name�...
  • Page 69 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 3� The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name 5� You will see one more message� This message tells you that the of the firmware file you just selected� Click “Update”� Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted�...
  • Page 70 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing system settings Changing the login Time-Out setting The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface�...
  • Page 71 Remote Management The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MaKe Protocol (SNTP) server� This allows the Router to synchronize the system sURe yOU HaVe seT THe adMInIsTRaTOR PassWORd� Remote clock to the global Internet�...
  • Page 72 UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to by your Belkin Router� It is a technology that offers seamless operation automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications the new firmware is available�...
  • Page 73: Manually Configuring Network Settings

    ManUally COnfIGURInG neTWORK seTTInGs sections table of contents 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� Manually Configuring network settings in Mac Os up to 9�x In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP�...
  • Page 74 ManUally COnfIGURInG neTWORK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Mac Os X v10�x 1� Click on the “System Preferences” icon� 2� Select “Network” from the “System Preferences” menu� 3� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (1) next to “Show” in the “Network” menu�...
  • Page 75 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�...
  • Page 76 ManUally COnfIGURInG neTWORK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 2000, nT, XP, or Vista 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 or Vista)� 3�...
  • Page 77 ManUally COnfIGURInG neTWORK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 98se or Me 1� 6� Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1)� Write the DNS address(es) in Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu� the chart�...
  • Page 78: Recommended Web Browser Settings

    ReCOMMended Web bROWseR seTTInGs sections table of contents 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� Internet explorer 4�0 or Higher 2�...
  • Page 79 ReCOMMended Web bROWseR seTTInGs sections table of contents 3� Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and netscape navigator 4�0 or Higher ® ® select “LAN Settings…”� 1� Start Netscape� Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”� 4� Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic 2�...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents Problem: Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start� solution: 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�...
  • Page 81 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents 3� The Setup Assistant 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 82 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents Problem: Setup Assistant cannot find my Router� solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items: 1� If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the 3�...
  • Page 83 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�...
  • Page 84 Internet access� requirements of your ISP� To search our knowledge base for If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web�belkin�com/support and type software, please contact Belkin Technical Support� in “ISP”�...
  • Page 85 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, 3� The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of the lights should be as follows: wireless card you have;...
  • Page 86: Information

    (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled� This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page� If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 87 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents Problem: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. • Data transfer is sometimes slow. • Signal strength is poor. • Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate the throughput performance between devices decreases when the can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability� Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate�...
  • Page 88 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router� solution: 1� Log into your Router� For example: Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router� (The C3 03 0f af 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 e4 = 128-bit key Router’s default is 192�168�2�1�) Log into your Router by clicking on the...
  • Page 89 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin 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�...
  • Page 90 For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”� You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802�11g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support 3�...
  • Page 91 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network� 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�...
  • Page 92 Problem: I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security� solution: 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 Protected Access”...
  • Page 93 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents 3� Under the “Wireless 4� For a home or small 5� Type in your encryption key Networks” tab, click the business user, select in the “Network key” box� “Configure” button and you “WPA-PSK” under Important: Enter your pre-shared will see the following screen�...
  • Page 94 Internet speed and coverage and throughput sharing range *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment� Technical support You can find technical support information at http://www�belkin�com/ networking or www�belkin�com/support/� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
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  • Page 96 Of COnfORMITy WITH fCC RUles fOR eleCTROMaGneTIC COMPaTIbIlITy We, Belkin International, Inc�, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA federal Communications Commission notice 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for f5d9231-4v1 a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules�...
  • Page 97 Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the Belkin International, Inc�, may void the user’s authority to operate the European Community� equipment�...
  • Page 98 Copy of original receipt� In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for 2� Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on...
  • Page 99 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product� All How state law relates to the warranty� costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN� borne solely by the purchaser� If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion,...
  • Page 100 [Italian] ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. For information on product disposal please refer to Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklar , ka [F5D9231-4 / iek rtas tips] atbilst Direkt vas 1999/5/EK Latviski http://environmental�belkin�com [Latvian] b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem.
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