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Belkin F6D4230-4 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    Enhanced Wireless Router English User Manual Français 8820-00034ea F6D4230-4 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: Introduction

    Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router” on the next page� By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to: •...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Enhanced Wireless Router

    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): 150N Wireless Router...

  • Page 5: N Wireless Router

    1 and move your Router to • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey channel 11� See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions� and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card�...

  • Page 6: N Wireless Router

    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 are management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep�” The simplest solution 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 Enhanced Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network�...

  • Page 8: N Wireless Router

    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

    • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router 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: N Wireless Router

    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 Wi-fi Protected setup (WPs) button Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router...

  • Page 11: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    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 ports The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP improperly�...

  • Page 13: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    Verify the contents of your box you should have the following: setup assistant • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router 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 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable running in minutes�...

  • Page 14: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation guide (QIg) Unplug your modem’s power cord� Put the Router next to the modem� Wait 20 seconds for the Raise the Router’s antenna� Router to start up�...

  • Page 15: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software 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: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents 11 Checking settings 12 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: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents 13 Naming your Wireless Network 14 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: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents 15 Configuring the Router 16 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the We are almost done� The Setup Assistant will now check your connection Router and restarting it�...

  • Page 20: N Wireless Router

    Congratulations Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see the If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet� You the following screen�...

  • Page 21: N Wireless Router

    CoNNECTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTER sections table of contents 17 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: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    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) 150N Wireless Router...

  • Page 25: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    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 connects to desirable language by clicking one of the available languages� the Internet�...

  • Page 27: N Wireless Router

    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 setting your Connection Type your Internet Service Provider (ISP)� The Router is capable of connecting From the “Connection Type”...

  • Page 28: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    alTERNaTE sETUP METHod sections table of contents User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you 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: N Wireless Router

    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: N Wireless Router

    alTERNaTE sETUP METHod sections table of contents 1 PPTP account 4 service IP address Provided by your ISP� Enter your PPTP User ID here� Provided by your ISP� Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here� 2 PPTP Password 5 IP assigned by IsP Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password”...

  • Page 34: N Wireless Router

    alTERNaTE sETUP METHod sections table of contents setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (l2TP) [Israel Only]� Some ISPs require a connection using L2TP protocol, a type of connection most common in Israel� This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system�...
  • Page 35 Cable User [australia only] 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 Follow the on-screen steps and click “Apply Changes” to complete your enter this information into the Router�...
  • Page 36 Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and MAC address you specified� may cause the connection not to work� Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router� This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s system as the original MAC...

  • 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 not type in Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you its header anything else such as “http://”...

  • Page 38: Changing Lan Settings

    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 and clicking on “Apply Changes”� The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically� This means that you cannot specify The default setting is “Belkin”� You can set a local domain name (network an IP address pool larger than 100 computers� For example, starting at 50 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

    UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Configuring the Wireless Network settings The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings� From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point�...
  • Page 42 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Channel 2) 80211g only There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802�11g-compliant devices to the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of join the network, keeping out any slower 802�11b devices�...
  • Page 43 802�11b traffic in the operating environment� If you are using a mix of the Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB adapter and 802�11b or 802�11g cards or adapters on your network, protected mode should be used� If 80211e/WMM Qos switch you are in an environment where there is no other (or very little) 802�11b...
  • Page 44 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Changing the Wireless security settings Using Wi-fi Protected setup Your Enhanced Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) for encryption� It does not provide standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2 ) and the legacy security...
  • Page 45 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled� 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� After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes�...
  • 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 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�...
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51: 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�...
  • Page 52 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 53: Configuring The Firewall

    UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Configuring the firewall 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 Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a firewall function off if needed;...
  • Page 54 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) calls Select your application from the drop-down list� Click “Add”� The settings for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other will be transferred to the next available space in the screen�...
  • Page 55 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 IP other network services at specific days and times�...
  • Page 56 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 57: 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�...

  • Page 58: 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 response The “Utilities”...

  • Page 59: 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 begins The following message will appear� Restarting the Router can take up working improperly� Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any to 60 seconds�...
  • Page 60 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 The following message will appear� Restoring the defaults includes (default) settings� It is recommended that you back up your settings before restarting the Router�...
  • Page 61 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 Click “Save”� A window called configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or “File Download”...
  • Page 62 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents A window will open that allows you to select the location where you 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 63 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� 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 64 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents You will be asked if you want A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen� When the to continue� Click “OK”� countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored� The Router’s home page should appear automatically�...

  • Page 65: 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 66 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”� When the save is complete, you will see the following window� Click “Close”� A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file�...
  • Page 67 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents Updating the Router’s firmware In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”� A window will open Browse to the firmware file you downloaded� Select the file by double- that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file� clicking on the file name�...
  • Page 68 UsINg THE WEb-basEd adVaNCEd UsER INTERfaCE sections table of contents The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of You will see one more message� This message tells you that the 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 69 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 can password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface�...
  • Page 70 Enabling Remote Management The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MaKE (SNTP) server� This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to sURE yoU HaVE sET THE adMINIsTRaToR PassWoRd Remote the global Internet�...
  • Page 71 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 of automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that the new firmware is available�...

  • Page 72: 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 9x 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 73 MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NETWoRK sETTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Mac os X Click on the “System Preferences” icon� Select “Network” from the “System Preferences” menu� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (1) next to “Show” in the “Network” menu� Select the “TCP/IP”...
  • Page 74 MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NETWoRK sETTINgs sections table of contents 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 75 MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NETWoRK sETTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Windows 2000, NT, XP, or Vista Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”� Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP or Vista)� Right-click on the “Local Area Connection”...
  • Page 76 MaNUally CoNfIgURINg NETWoRK sETTINgs sections table of contents Manually Configuring Network settings in Windows 98sE or Me 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 77: 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 40 or Higher In the “Internet Options”...
  • Page 78 RECoMMENdEd WEb bRoWsER sETTINgs sections table of contents Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and Netscape Navigator 40 or Higher ® ® select “LAN Settings…”� Start Netscape� Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”� Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration In the “Preferences”...

  • Page 79: 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�...
  • Page 80 TRoUblEsHooTINg sections table of contents 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”� If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings”...
  • Page 81 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: If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the Ensure that you have a cable connected between the network installation process, there may be third-party firewall software (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and one of the “wired”...
  • Page 82 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� Try shutting down and restarting your computer�...
  • Page 83 If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall requirements of your ISP� To search our knowledge base for software, please contact Belkin Technical Support� ISP-specific issues, go to: http://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�...
  • Page 84 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your Router� If you’re using a Belkin Router, the The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of lights should be as follows: wireless card you have;...
  • Page 85 (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� 150N Wireless Router...
  • Page 86 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 the limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability�...
  • Page 87 TRoUblEsHooTINg sections table of contents Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router� solution: 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 88 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 89 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 site� Other Click “Apply Changes”...
  • Page 90 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 91 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” is available for free download� Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA�...
  • Page 92 TRoUblEsHooTINg sections table of contents Under the “Wireless For a home or small Type in your encryption key in Networks” tab, click the business user, select the “Network key” box� “Configure” button and you “WPA-PSK” under Important: Enter your pre-shared will see the following screen�...

  • Page 93: Technical Support

    Internet speed and range and throughput sharing *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/� 150N Wireless Router...

  • Page 94: Information

    INTERNET adREss You can find technical-support information on our website, AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www�belkin�com/de/networking/ www�belkin�com, by navigating to the tech-support section� www�belkin�com/nl/networking/ BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number www�belkin�com/fr/networking/...
  • Page 95 CoNfoRMITy WITH fCC RUlEs foR ElECTRoMagNETIC CoMPaTIbIlITy federal Communications Commission Notice We, Belkin International, Inc�, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules�...
  • Page 96 Con la presente [Belkin Ltd] dichiara che questo [F6D4230-4] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali [Italian] ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklar , ka [F6D4230-4] / iek rtas tips] atbilst Direkt vas Latviski [Latvian] 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem.
  • Page 97 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc�, the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment�...
  • Page 98 What this warranty covers. What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided Belkin International, Inc� (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of...
  • Page 99 DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES� This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state�...
  • Page 100 Italy Netherlands © 2009 Belkin International, Inc� All rights reserved� All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed� Apple, AirPort, Mac, and Mac OS, are trademarks of Apple Inc�, registered in the U�S� and other countries� Windows, Windows Vista, NT, and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries�...

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