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N1 Wireless Router User Manual F5D8231-4
N1 Wireless Router User Manual F5D8231-4
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... 1 Placement of Contents 1. Table of your Router 14 5. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 38 Changing LAN Settings 39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 41 Setting WPA Security 49 Setting WEP...Setting MAC Address Control 54 Configuring the Firewall 56 Using Dynamic DNS 60 Utilities 61 Restarting the Router 62 Updating the Firmware 67 7. Information 98 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Wireless Router 2 2. Troubleshooting 82 10. Manually Configuring Network Settings 75 8. Alternate Setup Method 22 6. ...
... 1 Placement of Contents 1. Table of your Router 14 5. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 38 Changing LAN Settings 39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 41 Setting WPA Security 49 Setting WEP...Setting MAC Address Control 54 Configuring the Firewall 56 Using Dynamic DNS 60 Utilities 61 Restarting the Router 62 Updating the Firmware 67 7. Information 98 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Wireless Router 2 2. Troubleshooting 82 10. Manually Configuring Network Settings 75 8. Alternate Setup Method 22 6. ...
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...this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your N1 Wireless Router" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your 2 wireless home network range and performance. you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer 10 ...retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router). 1 Following are some of the advantages of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from...
...this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your N1 Wireless Router" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your 2 wireless home network range and performance. you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer 10 ...retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router). 1 Following are some of the advantages of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from...
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... become the superhighway in this example. A conventional radio uses one larger packet, Belkin's N1 MIMO can weaken signals simply by the number of traffic through that makes Belkin's N1 MIMO technology different from your home or office. Compared with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). This...
... become the superhighway in this example. A conventional radio uses one larger packet, Belkin's N1 MIMO can weaken signals simply by the number of traffic through that makes Belkin's N1 MIMO technology different from your home or office. Compared with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). This...
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... that your network is not operating at close as microwave ovens. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients" (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook 7 Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): 8 • Ensure that your Router's networking antennas are parallel to the center of the home as possible. If difficulties...
... that your network is not operating at close as microwave ovens. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients" (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook 7 Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): 8 • Ensure that your Router's networking antennas are parallel to the center of the home as possible. If difficulties...
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... Introduction 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any other wireless networks that operates on the phone to the farthest channel from your Router and your wireless adapter to locate any cordless phone that are close ..."Quietest" Channel for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 See your Router. These guidelines should allow you need to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4.
... Introduction 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any other wireless networks that operates on the phone to the farthest channel from your Router and your wireless adapter to locate any cordless phone that are close ..."Quietest" Channel for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 See your Router. These guidelines should allow you need to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4.
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... equipped with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to the Internet. You'll know at-a-glance whether your new Belkin N1 Wireless Router an ideal solution for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. SPI Firewall...
... equipped with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to the Internet. You'll know at-a-glance whether your new Belkin N1 Wireless Router an ideal solution for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. SPI Firewall...
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... printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, 2 and much more. Setup Assistant 10 The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin's renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that offers seamless ... to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This automatic software determines your network settings for the easiest possible connection of minutes, your Router will allow your office network. Note: Setup Assistant software is a technology that 5 are using the Alternate Setup Method described in...
... printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, 2 and much more. Setup Assistant 10 The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin's renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that offers seamless ... to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This automatic software determines your network settings for the easiest possible connection of minutes, your Router will allow your office network. Note: Setup Assistant software is a technology that 5 are using the Alternate Setup Method described in...
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section Knowing your Router 1 Package Contents • Belkin N1 Wireless Router 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD 3 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 4 • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide 5 • Wireless Security Setup Guide System Requirements 6 • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection...
section Knowing your Router 1 Package Contents • Belkin N1 Wireless Router 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD 3 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 4 • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide 5 • Wireless Security Setup Guide System Requirements 6 • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection...
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... information. (A) (B) (C) (D/E) (F) (G) A. The Network Status Display is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with information about network activity and status. Wireless Security OFF Solid Blue Wireless security is off Wireless security is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router C. See the Network Status Display Guide for better organization and...
... information. (A) (B) (C) (D/E) (F) (G) A. The Network Status Display is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with information about network activity and status. Wireless Security OFF Solid Blue Wireless security is off Wireless security is connected to the Router Blinking Amber Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router C. See the Network Status Display Guide for better organization and...
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... When you when the Router is connected to the Router or restart it, a short period of your Router's connection. Wireless Status 6 OFF Wireless is off Solid Blue Wireless is on 7 F. Modem Status 8 This icon lights in monitoring the status of 2 time elapses while the Router boots up 4 Solid Blue Router is on and ready 5 E. It turns amber when...
... When you when the Router is connected to the Router or restart it, a short period of your Router's connection. Wireless Status 6 OFF Wireless is off Solid Blue Wireless is on 7 F. Modem Status 8 This icon lights in monitoring the status of 2 time elapses while the Router boots up 4 Solid Blue Router is on and ready 5 E. It turns amber when...
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... ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for connection to your Router (L) (H) (I . Yellow This port is for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. Knowing your cable or DSL modem. Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to Wired Computers - Connection to this port. Use of a cable other than the...
... ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for connection to your Router (L) (H) (I . Yellow This port is for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. Knowing your cable or DSL modem. Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to Wired Computers - Connection to this port. Use of a cable other than the...
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... This button is complete. 8 K. Reset Button The "Reset" button is complete. Use the restore option in rare cases when the Router may have 3 forgotten your Router 1 J. Power Jack - i. Restoring the Factory Defaults 6 Press and hold the "Reset" button for more details. 13 The "... restore is set aside for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature. section Knowing your custom password. Resetting the Router will begin to the "Changing the Wireless Security Settings" section for at least 10 seconds, then release it. When the "Power/Ready" light becomes solid...
... This button is complete. 8 K. Reset Button The "Reset" button is complete. Use the restore option in rare cases when the Router may have 3 forgotten your Router 1 J. Power Jack - i. Restoring the Factory Defaults 6 Press and hold the "Reset" button for more details. 13 The "... restore is set aside for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature. section Knowing your custom password. Resetting the Router will begin to the "Changing the Wireless Security Settings" section for at least 10 seconds, then release it. When the "Power/Ready" light becomes solid...
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...or you can use it to get your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of this User Manual. 14 Ethernet USB Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to configure your Router. The Setup Assistant requires that the Internet ...Windows 2000 or XP, you have the following: • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must...
...or you can use it to get your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of this User Manual. 14 Ethernet USB Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to configure your Router. The Setup Assistant requires that the Internet ...Windows 2000 or XP, you have the following: • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must...
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... new networking cable (included in your connections. 15 If they are lit up . D. Plug in the box with your 9 Router) and connect it into any gray port on the back of the Router. Wait 20 seconds for the modem to start up in the port that connects your modem, and plug it... to the modem. Connect the other end into the black port on the front of the Router. Plug the Router's power supply into the wall outlet. Look at the display on the back. Wait 60 seconds for the...
... new networking cable (included in your connections. 15 If they are lit up . D. Plug in the box with your 9 Router) and connect it into any gray port on the back of the Router. Wait 20 seconds for the modem to start up in the port that connects your modem, and plug it... to the modem. Connect the other end into the black port on the front of the Router. Plug the Router's power supply into the wall outlet. Look at the display on the back. Wait 60 seconds for the...
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...Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start the Setup Assistant. 16 Insert the CD into your computer. Click on your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router - IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from Step 1 - Follow the instructions there. Select your language of choice and click "Go" to the... Router from the computer that are running on your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on your computer. Shut down any...
...Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start the Setup Assistant. 16 Insert the CD into your computer. Click on your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router - IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from Step 1 - Follow the instructions there. Select your language of choice and click "Go" to the... Router from the computer that are running on your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on your computer. Shut down any...
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Click "Next" to the right of the arrow. section Connecting and Configuring your Router Select your country and click "Begin". 1 2 3 4 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG 5 steps by checking the box to continue. 6 7 8 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in 9 the setup has been completed. 10 17
Click "Next" to the right of the arrow. section Connecting and Configuring your Router Select your country and click "Begin". 1 2 3 4 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG 5 steps by checking the box to continue. 6 7 8 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in 9 the setup has been completed. 10 17
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...down this name for future reference. Connecting and Configuring your Router 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. 1.3 Naming your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will display the default wireless network name or Service Set ...
...down this name for future reference. Connecting and Configuring your Router 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. 1.3 Naming your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will display the default wireless network name or Service Set ...
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...be prompted with a screen similar to the Router 6 and restarting it. section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.4 Requesting Internet Account 1 Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires 2 a login and password, you will now 5 configure your Router by sending data to the one on -...screen instructions. 7 Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting. 8 Doing so will render your Router inoperable. 9 10 19 Wait for the on the...
...be prompted with a screen similar to the Router 6 and restarting it. section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.4 Requesting Internet Account 1 Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires 2 a login and password, you will now 5 configure your Router by sending data to the one on -...screen instructions. 7 Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting. 8 Doing so will render your Router inoperable. 9 10 19 Wait for the on the...
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Connecting and Configuring your new Belkin Router. Congratulations You have finished installing your Router 1.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. You will see this screen. You can connect to go through the troubleshooting steps. 20 If you will now check your Router later, select "Exit the Assistant" and then click "Next". ...Congratulations screen when your browser and going to the Internet. You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by opening your Router can begin surfing by clicking "Next".
Connecting and Configuring your new Belkin Router. Congratulations You have finished installing your Router 1.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. You will see this screen. You can connect to go through the troubleshooting steps. 20 If you will now check your Router later, select "Exit the Assistant" and then click "Next". ...Congratulations screen when your browser and going to the Internet. You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by opening your Router can begin surfing by clicking "Next".
