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  • Page 1 N Wireless Router Roteador Wireless-N User Manual Manual do usuário F5D8233-4v3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 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”...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your N Wireless Router

    The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your home or office . A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream . Belkin’s N MIMO, on the other hand, uses two antennas. This design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N MIMO is multidimensional. It builds...
  • Page 5 . 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): •...
  • Page 6 . • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card . See your network card’s user guide for more information .
  • Page 7 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 or call Belkin Technical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546...

  • Page 8: 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 N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network . Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers ®...
  • Page 9 . The DHCP server will assign 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). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and...
  • Page 10 Product Overview Integrated N Wireless Access Point N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps .* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment . *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate . Actual data throughput will be lower . MAC Address Filtering For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network .

  • Page 11: Knowing Your Router

    Knowing your Router Package Contents • Belkin 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 • Wireless Security Setup Guide System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable • Internet browser Setup Assistant Software System Requirements •...
  • Page 12 Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. See the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information .
  • Page 13 Knowing your Router Router/Power Status 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” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use .
  • Page 14 Knowing your Router Push Button - White This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature . Please ™ refer to the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section . H. Connections to Wired Computers - 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 15 Knowing your Router Reset Button – Red The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly . Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings . You can also restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset” button .

  • Page 16: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    Ethernet 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...
  • Page 17 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Unplug your modem’s power cord . Put the Router next to the modem . Raise the Router’s antennas . Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer .
  • Page 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 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 . Insert the CD into your computer.
  • Page 19 Connecting and Configuring your Router Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click “Next” to continue . Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed .
  • Page 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . 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 .
  • Page 21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 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 one on the left . Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes . Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it .
  • Page 22 We are almost done . The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet. 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 23 Connecting and Configuring your Router 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 . Congratulations Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working .

  • Page 24: Alternate Setup Method

    Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 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 25 Alternate Setup Method 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”...
  • Page 26 Alternate Setup Method (11) (3) (4) (10) Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced 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 27 Alternate Setup Method Internet-Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router . When the indicator says “Connected” in blue, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read “No Connection” in RED . The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router .
  • Page 28 Alternate Setup Method 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 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. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” on the left side of the screen . Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings . Clicking “MAC Address” will let you clone your computer’s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. When you have finished making...
  • Page 29 Alternate Setup Method 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 next to your connection type and then clicking “Next”...
  • Page 30 Alternate Setup Method 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 31 Alternate Setup Method 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. Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes” . After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly. IP Address (1) Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here. Subnet Mask (2) Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here. ISP Gateway Address (3) Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.
  • Page 32 Alternate Setup Method 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 . Your connection type is PPPoE if: Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the Internet. Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet. You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet.
  • Page 33 Alternate Setup Method User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP. Password Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it . 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. The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting .
  • Page 34 Alternate Setup Method 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. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When you have finished, click “Apply Changes” . After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly. PPTP Account Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.
  • Page 35 Alternate Setup Method My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. Default Gateway Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID (default gateway), leave this blank . Disconnect after X..The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time . For instance, placing a check mark next to this option and entering “5”...
  • Page 36 Alternate Setup Method 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 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 37 “Login Server” 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 . The “Automatic from ISP” box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may...
  • Page 38 All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the 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 . 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. If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem .

  • Page 39: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 . Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab will take you to the LAN tab’s header page .

  • Page 40: Changing Lan Settings

    10 .x .x .x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) Subnet 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 . The...
  • Page 41 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 .

  • Page 42: Viewing The Dhcp Client List Page

    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 the computer, the host name (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address of the computer’s network interface card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh”...
  • Page 43 Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin N Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router . Your network name will look something like “Belkin_N_Wireless_123456” . You can change this to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged. Keep in mind, if you decide...
  • Page 44 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), there are 13. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements . Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside . The channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks .
  • Page 45 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes . There are several modes available: 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 46 802 .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 the best N wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an environment with HEAVY...
  • Page 47 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 47) for encryption. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network . You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network . Conceptually, the two methods work as follows: PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your Router for three seconds .
  • Page 48 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled . P ersonal 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 . R outer PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the Router’s PIN to the registrar. Click “Generate New PIN”...
  • Page 49 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 50 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 . Your Router supports WPA2-Personal (PSK). After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page under “Wireless” and select “WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)” from the “Security Mode” drop- down menu .

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