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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses
the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and
performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled
"Placement of your N Wireless Router" on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your
Belkin Home Network to:
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Share one high-speed Internet connection
with all the computers in your home
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Share resources, such as files and hard drives among
all the connected computers in your home
advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:
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Mobility – you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer
room"—now you can work on a networked laptop or
desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range
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Easy installation – Belkin's Setup Assistant makes setup simple
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Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and
other networking devices from anywhere in your home
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Share a single printer with the entire family
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Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
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Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
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Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
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Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking
products let you expand your network to include
devices such as printers and gaming consoles
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No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle
of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
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Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a
wide range of interoperable networking products
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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance.
- Page 2 Belkin’s N MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the...
- Page 3 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, and your wireless-enabled computers. Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
- Page 4 Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. at www�belkin�com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 5� secure Connections, VPNs, and aol Us: 877-736-5771...
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Page 5: Product Overview
The following is a list of features that make Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the your new Belkin N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider small office network. - Page 6 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).
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Page 7: Knowing Your Router
• Belkin N Wireless Router 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 8 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 Blue Wireless security is on Solid Blue the Router Problem with wired computer b�...
- Page 9 KNoWINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents f� Modem status This icon lights in blue 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 Blue and functioning properly Blinking Amber...
- Page 10 KNoWINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents K� Reset button – Red H� Connections to Wired Computers – gray The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These improperly.
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Page 11: Connecting And Configuring Your Router
Verify the contents of your box� you should have the following: setup assistant • Belkin N 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 12 Find the cable connecting your modem and computer. Unplug it from the modem and plug it into the gray port on the Belkin Router. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router.
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Page 13: Step 2: Set Up The Router - Run The Setup Assistant Software
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 14 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents select Country Confirmation screen Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. N Wireless Router...
- Page 15 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents Progress screen 2�1 Checking settings Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings setup has been completed. and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet.
- Page 16 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�2 Verifying Hardware Connections 2�3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect.
- Page 17 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes. prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” to continue.
- Page 18 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 2�5 Configuring the Router 2�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 19 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 20 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 Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. properly connected, your network is set up and working.
- Page 21 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 22 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents Progress screen 3�1 Picking the security Type The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” has been completed.
- Page 23 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 3�2 Creating a Network Key 3�3 Transferring the Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click “Next” After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the to continue.
- Page 24 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR RoUTeR sections table of contents 3�4 Verifying the Connection Congratulations If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly “Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one connected, your wireless network is set up and secured.