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Belkin F6D6230-4 v1 User Manual

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Double N+ Wireless Router
User Manual
F6D6230-4 v1
8820-00267
Ok-mk 2/6/09
Splash Screen (*Replace with Double N+ wireless router picture)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Advantages of Double N+ Wireless Networks................................x
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Using Dynamic DNS..............................................xx
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Double N+ Wireless Router User Manual F6D6230-4 v1 8820-00267 Ok-mk 2/6/09 Splash Screen (*Replace with Double N+ wireless router picture) Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........x Advantages of Double N+ Wireless Networks…………………………..x...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement...

  • Page 3: Placement Of Your Double N+ Wireless Router

    10 feet from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 4 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):  Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
  • Page 5 See your network card’s user guide for more information. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

  • Page 6: 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 Double N+ Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.
  • Page 7 Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.
  • Page 8 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). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

  • Page 9: Knowing Your Router

    Knowing your Router Package Contents  Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router  Quick Installation Guide  Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD  RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable  Power Supply  User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD  Network Status Display Guide System Requirements ...
  • Page 10 [Replace with “final” N+ Wireless Router Network Status Display line art with A to J line up with LEDs] [Note, Please update with F6D6230-4 v1 LED artwork, which has slightly different icons] A. Broadband Download Speedometer These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection.
  • Page 11 Solid Blue Storage device is plugged in and ready to be accessed G. Router/Power Status [insert Router Icon] When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router”...

  • Page 12: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    K. Connections to Wired Computers (insert N+ Wireless Router Wired Computer icon) – Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. L.
  • Page 13 Router. Plug the other end into a network (Ethernet) port on your computer. 3. Plug the power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router. As the Router wakes up, lights will come on;...
  • Page 14 recheck your connections if the “Wired” and “Router” lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds. 4. Rotate the antennas up. 5. Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer. The Setup Wizard should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, open the CD in My Computer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac OS X) and double-click the “Router Setup”...
  • Page 15 Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant. Select Country Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue.
  • Page 16 [Note from PM: Please modify the left hand menu in the following EZI screenshots below to match the left hand menu in the screen shot above.] Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow.
  • Page 17 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. <Insert: EZI_4.tif>...
  • Page 18 1.1 Checking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. [insert EZI_5.tif]...
  • Page 19 1.3 Naming your Wireless Network 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. You can either use the default or change it to something unique.
  • Page 20 [in screenshot above, the “r” in router should be capitalized in “Belkin routers”] 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Select your country or ISP from the...
  • Page 21 [insert EZI_9.tif] [text in screenshot above should say, “The Router needs a bit more information in order to be able to connect to the Internet. When you tell us who provides your service, we can configure most of it:”; also header should read “Internet account info”—note the sentence casing to remain consistent with the prev.
  • Page 22 [insert EZI_11.tif] 1.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet.
  • Page 23 [insert EZI_16.tif] 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. You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next”.
  • Page 24 [insert EZI_done.tif] [header in screenshot above should say: Congratulations—Your Router is set up] Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps.
  • Page 25 [insert EZI_17.tif] 1.7 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.
  • Page 26 [insert EZI_Opt_1.tif] [text below header in screenshot below should read: At this point, your Router is set up and working properly. It is now time to connect your other computers. Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network. If you still need to install those adapters, do this now.
  • Page 27 [insert EZI_Opt_Done.tif] Storage Manager The Storage Manager is an application that provides easy access to your USB storage device. Once this is installed, your storage device will appear as a drive letter (e.g., D:\) in your “My Computer” folder. You may read and write to this drive as if it were directly attached to your computer.
  • Page 28 Click “Next” to install the Storage Manager application. Click “Finish” to go back to the main menu. You may now access the drive as if it were directly attached to your computer. Once installed, please use the CD to install this application on all computers on which you wish to access the storage device.

  • Page 29: Alternate Setup Method

    \\192.168.2.1\DeviceName where “DeviceName” is the name that was assigned to the storage device. Your Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router supports up to four USB storage devices through a separate USB hub (not included). Note that the Router can supply a maximum of 500mA of current to the port, so it is recommended that the hub be externally powered.
  • Page 31 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout”...
  • Page 32 The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page.
  • Page 33 10. Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the “Internet/WAN” quick-navigation link on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 35 Setting your Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2).
  • Page 36 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. Some dynamic connection types may require a host name.
  • Page 37 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. This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you.
  • Page 38 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. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE.
  • Page 39 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 retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3. Service Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank.
  • Page 40 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 41 The following becomes visible when you deselect “Get IP by DHCP”. 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP.
  • Page 42 Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually”...
  • Page 43 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router.
  • Page 44 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. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work.
  • Page 45 Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3) to save the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified.
  • Page 46 Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP client list”...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Viewing The Dhcp Client List Page

    IP address to change. 6. Local Domain Name The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.
  • Page 49 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 N+ Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will look something like “Belkin_N+_Wireless_123456”.
  • Page 50 Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change. [insert Channel and SSID.tif] Note: Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates from the “Utilities >...
  • Page 51 Extension Channel The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch” below). An appropriate extension channel will be displayed when operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using the Wireless Mode Switch” below). The channel can be changed if needed. Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes.
  • Page 52 Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available: 1) 20MHz only Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’...
  • Page 53 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N+ Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards on your network. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve...
  • Page 54 PBC: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure. Then, within two minutes, push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for two seconds. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS. The client has now been securely added to your wireless network.
  • Page 55 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 56: Setting Wep Encryption

    2. For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”. This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up. “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK” mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security. 3.
  • Page 57 ® 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. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
  • Page 58 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. Guest Access: This option allows guest users access to the Internet while keeping them away from your private network. By default, this option is enabled. Guest users should connect to the Belkin N+ Guest network.

  • Page 59: Using The Access Point Mode

    Security options for Guest Access: Hotel Style: Users will be redirected to a hotel-style landing page when they first try to access the Internet. They must correctly enter in the passphrase to log in. WPA/WPA2-PSK: This option is similar to the security mode for the main router network.
  • Page 60 2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”. 3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network. The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s navigation bar.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Firewall

    Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:  IP Spoofing  Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)  Denial of Service (DoS)  IP with zero length ...
  • Page 62 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. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”.
  • Page 63 Choosing an Application Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen. Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click “Clear”.
  • Page 64 Access Control The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. Select the “Enable” radio button to use this feature.
  • Page 65 There are four main configurations for Access Control lists. The first one is “Schedule” for that rule. The second is “Service” for the services to be blocked for that rule. The third is “URL Blocking” for the URL access restrictions, and the fourth is “URL Keyword Blocking”...

  • Page 66: Using Dynamic Dns

    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. Use this feature on a temporary basis.
  • Page 67 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 68 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside.

  • Page 69: Utilities

    To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. Security Log This page keeps a log of router activity, such as computers logging in to and out of the Router, as well as attempts from the Internet to connect to the Router.

  • Page 70: Restarting The Router

    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.
  • Page 71 Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 9230_Restart_Router_Confirmation.jpg[keep]...
  • Page 72 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. 9230_Restart_Router_Confirmed.jpg[keep] 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted.
  • Page 73 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 9230_Restore_Factory_Default_Confirmation.jpg[keep]...
  • Page 74 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart. 9230_Restore_Factory_Default_Confirmed.jpg[keep] 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored.
  • Page 75 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 9230_Save_Backup_Settings_Download.jpg [keep]...
  • Page 76 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “user.conf”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later.
  • Page 78 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”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it. 9230_Restore_Saved_Settings_Choose_File.jpg[keep] 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 9230_Restore_Saved_Settings_Confirmation.jpg[keep] 3.

  • Page 79: Updating The Firmware

    = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 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...
  • Page 80 Checking for a New Version of Firmware The “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available.
  • Page 81 [use Firmware Available2.tif] 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.
  • Page 82 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later.
  • Page 83 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. [screenshot—PM did not provide] 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.
  • Page 84 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 9230_Firmware_Update_Confirmation.jpg[keep] 5. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted.
  • Page 85 9230_Firmware_Update_Confirmed.jpg[keep] 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. Changing System Settings The “System Settings”...
  • Page 86 Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself. [insert Time Zone.tif] 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 87 Enabling/Disabling 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 88: Manually Configuring Network Settings

    ECO Mode: This option allows you to turn off the wireless radio automatically at set periods of time in order to save power. Click the check box to turn off the radio at the times shown in the drop-down boxes. Manually Configuring Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps.
  • Page 89 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1). [xxxxxxx][use current image] [keep] 3. Next to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type.
  • Page 90 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router. [xxxxxxx] [use current image] [keep] 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”.
  • Page 91 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. [xxxxxxx] [use current image] [keep] 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE”...
  • Page 92 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties”...
  • Page 93 4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen will appear: [XP TCPIP.tif] [use current image] [keep] 5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type.
  • Page 94 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. [98 Me IP properties.tif] [use current image] [keep] 3.
  • Page 95 [win2k settings chart.tif] [keep] [use current image] 7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

  • Page 96: Recommended Web Browser Settings

    Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section.
  • Page 97 [IE6_Internet_Optio ns_Connections.jpg 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”.
  • Page 98 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”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. [IE6_Internet_Options_ Connections_LAN_Settings.jpg ®...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 100 Setup Assistant cannot find my Router. 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 101 Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet. If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant. 2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly.
  • Page 102 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. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.  The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.
  • Page 103 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “router” LED should be on.
  • Page 104 2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can connect to.
  • Page 105 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.  My wireless network performance is inconsistent.  Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 106 Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11; you may choose from several other channels depending on your region.
  • Page 107 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card. 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 108 3. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card. 4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available Networks”...
  • Page 109 2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card. 3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available Networks”...
  • Page 110 I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access”...
  • Page 111 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information. Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless G Plus N MIMO...

  • Page 112: Information

    802.11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results. 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.
  • Page 113 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. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is...
  • Page 114 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 115 EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006-10 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); wideband transmission systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);...
  • Page 116 Español Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] [Spanish] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type of equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ...
  • Page 117 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 118 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...
  • Page 119 +61 (0) 2 4350 4600 +61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax © 2009 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac, Mac OS, Apple, and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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