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  • Page 1: G Wireless Router

    G Wireless Router User Manual PM01110-A F5D7234-4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of ConTenTs sections table of contents 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Benefits of a Home Network�...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G Wireless Router (the Router)� The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance� Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Router For Optimal Performance

    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 Wireless Router •...

  • Page 5: G Wireless Router

    • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card or Adapter� See your Network Card’s user guide for more information�...

  • Page 6: G Wireless Router

    Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel� If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues� For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www�belkin�com/networking�...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    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 G Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network�...

  • Page 8: G Wireless Router

    PRodUCT oVeRVIeW sections table of contents support for VPn Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network� built-In dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (dHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network�...

  • Page 9: Knowing Your Router

    Package Contents • Belkin G Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply system Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection •...

  • Page 10: G Wireless Router

    KnoWInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 1� Modem led This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router� It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem� Not connected to the modem Solid Green Connected to the modem...
  • Page 11 KnoWInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 5� Internet led This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet� When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet� When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet�...

  • Page 12: G Wireless Router

    KnoWInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 7� Power Jack Connect the included 9V DC power supply to this jack� 8� Connections to Computers (Wired Computer Ports) – Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports� These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable�...

  • Page 13: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    G 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 Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10�4 or v10�5 computer be connected...

  • Page 14: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections a� Unplug your modem’s power cord� Put the Router next to the modem� Raise the Router’s antenna� b� Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer�...

  • Page 15: G Wireless Router

    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: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents select Country Select your country from the drop-down box� Click “Begin” to continue� G Wireless Router Confirmation screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow�...

  • Page 17: G Wireless Router

    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� G Wireless Router 2�1 Checking settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet�...

  • Page 18: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection� G Wireless Router 2�3 naming your Wireless network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID)�...

  • Page 19: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes� G Wireless Router If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below� Click “Next” to continue�...

  • Page 20: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�5 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it� Wait for the on-screen instructions� note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting�...

  • Page 21: G 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�...

  • Page 22: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�7 optional: assistance Connecting other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network� Follow the on-screen instructions� G Wireless Router Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working�...

  • Page 23: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents step 3: set Up Wireless security – Run the security assistant software Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers�...

  • Page 24: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents Progress screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed� G Wireless Router 3�1 Picking the security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue�...

  • Page 25: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 3�2 Creating a network Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue� G Wireless Router 3�3 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers�...

  • Page 26: G Wireless Router

    ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 3�4 Verifying the Connection If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click “Next”� If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one computer”...

  • Page 27: Alternate Setup Method

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Setup Assistant Software� You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router� From the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: •...

  • Page 28: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents step 1 set up your Computer’s network settings to Work with a dHCP server See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions� step 2 Configure the Router Using the Web-based advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface�...

  • Page 29: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents logging into the Router You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window� The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it� To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in� Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen�...

  • Page 30: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents Using the Web-based advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web-Based 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� G Wireless Router (10)

  • Page 31: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 1� Quick-navigation links You can go directly to any of the Router’s 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� Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function�...

  • Page 32: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 7� lan settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router� Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the “LAN”...

  • Page 33: G Wireless Router

    alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents step 3 Configure 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�...

  • Page 34: G 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 used with cable modems� Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP�...

  • Page 35: G Wireless Router

    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 (1), subnet mask (2), and ISP gateway address (3)�...
  • Page 36 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 37 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 1� User name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP� 2� Password Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it�...
  • Page 38 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) G Wireless Router [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 39 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 1� User Id Provided by your ISP� Enter your PPTP User ID here� 2� Password Provided by your ISP� Type in your password here� 3� PPTP Gateway Provided by your ISP� Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here� 4�...
  • Page 40 ® 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 41 Internet service� 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�...

  • Page 42: 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 Advanced User Interface� In your browser, type “192�168�2�1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”), then press the “Enter” key� You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window�...

  • Page 43: Changing Lan Settings

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Viewing the lan settings Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you to its header page� A quick description of the functions can be found here� To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings”...
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 46 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless network name (ssId) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used� The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”� You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged�...
  • Page 47 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents ssId broadcast feature note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only� For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID� Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks�...
  • Page 48 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Mixed (11b+11g) Mode In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802�11b and 802�11g wireless clients simultaneously� This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices� If you have a mix of 802�11b and 802�11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router to mixed (11b+11g) mode�...
  • Page 49 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from� In the United States, there are 11 channels� In Australia, the United Kingdom, and most of Europe, there are 13 channels� In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements�...
  • Page 50 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Protected Mode switch As part of the 802�11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802�11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802�11b traffic in the operating environment� When Protected mode is ON, 802�11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data�...

  • Page 51: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both Standard) does not cause any 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment throughput loss that only supports 64-bit WEP� All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP�...
  • Page 52 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key� If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate within your network�...
  • Page 53 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents sharing the same network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off� So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network key�...

  • Page 54: Wep Setup

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents WeP setup 64-bit WeP encryption 1� Select “WEP” from the “Security” menu’s “Allowed Client Type”� 2� Select “64 bit” from the drop-down menu in “WEP Mode”� 3� After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in your passphrase�...
  • Page 55 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 128-bit 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 56: Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless security settings Your 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 (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a ™...

  • Page 57: Wpa Setup

    � This patch works only with the Windows XP operating ® system� You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site� Other operating systems are not supported at this time� Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802�11g products�...

  • Page 58: Setting Wpa/Wpa2

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting WPa/WPa2 1� Select “WPA/WPA2” from the “Allowed Client Type” drop-down box� 2� Select “Password(PSK)” from the “Authentication” drop-down box� Then, select “Passphrase(8~63 characters)” from the “Password(PSK) type” drop-down box� 3�...
  • Page 59 WPa for Wireless desktop and Wireless notebook Cards that are noT Manufactured by belkin If you do NOT have a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access”...
  • Page 60 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents 4� Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen� 5� For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”� note: Select “WPA”...

  • Page 61: 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�...

  • Page 62: 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 from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • SYN flood •...
  • Page 63 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�...
  • Page 64 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 other network services at specific days and times� Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers� G Wireless Router To restrict Internet access to a single computer, for example, enter the IP address of the computer to which you wish to restrict access in the...

  • Page 65: Setting Mac Address Filtering

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting MaC address filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network� Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access�...
  • Page 66 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 67: Utilities Tab

    UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents Wan Ping blocking 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�...

  • Page 68: 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 working improperly� Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings� G Wireless Router Restoring factory default settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the...
  • Page 69 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� 1�...
  • Page 70 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� G Wireless Router 1� Click “Browse”� A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file�...

  • Page 71: Updating The Firmware

    G Wireless Router 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 exist� 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 72 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents searching for a new Version of firmware From http://www�belkin�com/support/, type the Belkin part number “F5D7234-4” in the “Search” field� Click “Search”� Click on “F5D7234-4 Firmware Update” to find and download the latest firmware available�...
  • Page 73 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, enable remote management, and turn on and off the UPnP function of the Router� G Wireless Router...
  • Page 74 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe sections table of contents setting or Changing the administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered� If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here� Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future�...
  • Page 75 Internet and get a response� You cannot set the clock yourself� G Wireless Router enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD� Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet�...
  • Page 76 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�...

  • Page 77: Manually Configuring Network Settings

    ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs sections table of contents In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP� Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 2000, nT, XP, or Vista 1�...
  • Page 78 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 98se 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�...
  • Page 79 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Mac os up to v9�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� 1�...
  • Page 80 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs sections table of contents Manually Configuring network adapters in Mac os X 1� Click on the “System Preferences” icon� 2� Select “Network” from the “System Preferences” menu� G Wireless Router 3� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (1) next to “Show” in the “Network” menu� 4�...
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 1�...
  • Page 83 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”�...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    TRoUblesHooTInG sections table of contents Problem: Installation 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 85 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�exe”� 4� If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings”...
  • Page 86 TRoUblesHooTInG sections table of contents Problem: The 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 installation process, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet�...
  • Page 87 This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem� If the “Modem” light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support� 4� Try shutting down and restarting your computer�...
  • Page 88 You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP� To search our Knowledge Base for 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 89 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please do the following: 1� Look at the lights on your Router� Your Belkin Router’s lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 90 (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�...
  • Page 91 TRoUblesHooTInG sections table of contents Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent� Data transfer is sometimes slow� Signal strength is poor� I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection� solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases�...
  • Page 92 Belkin G Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters� G Wireless Router These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly� For network/range extension information, please visit: www�belkin�com/networking to find out more about:...
  • Page 93 TRoUblesHooTInG sections table of contents Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point� solution: 1� Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point� Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point�...
  • Page 94 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter)� solution: The client card must use the same key as the G Wireless Router or access point�...
  • Page 95 Download the latest drivers at http://www�belkin�com/support� G Wireless Router Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network� solution: 1� From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”�...
  • Page 96 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a home network� solution: Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access point uses�...
  • Page 97 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a business� solution: 1� Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Utility”...
  • Page 98 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network� solution: If you are NOT using a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for...
  • Page 99 Compatibility Compatible with 802�11g Coverage Depends on interference— typically 100– 200 ft� indoors advantage Mature—legacy technology 802�11g 802�11a belkin draft-n 54Mbps 54Mbps Up to 300Mbps Common 5GHz— Common household uncrowded household devices such as band devices such as cordless phones...
  • Page 100 Technical support You can find technical support information at http://www�belkin�com/ networking or www�belkin�com through the tech support area� If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext� 2263 310-898-1100 ext� 2263...

  • Page 101: Information

    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 this device, f5d7234-4 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules�...
  • Page 102 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 210 Industry Canada�...
  • Page 103 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�com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product...
  • Page 104 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�...
  • Page 105 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2008 Belkin International, Inc� All rights reserved� All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed� Apple, AirPort, Mac, Mac OS, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Inc�, registered in the U�S�...

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