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Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your N+ Wireless Router 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 3 Knowing your Router 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 22 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 35 Changing LAN Settings 35...
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your N+ Wireless Router 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 3 Knowing your Router 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 22 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 35 Changing LAN Settings 35...
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...sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless Router (the Router). you can work on the next page. Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... the computers in your home • Easy Expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - N+ Wireless Router 1 choose from a wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your wireless home network range and performance. now you 'll no longer need a ...
...sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless Router (the Router). you can work on the next page. Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... the computers in your home • Easy Expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - N+ Wireless Router 1 choose from a wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your wireless home network range and performance. now you 'll no longer need a ...
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... operating at a rate closer to a position between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin's N MIMO can affect network performance, they will degrade somewhat as a two-lane highway. Factors that lane. N+ Wireless Router 2 This design helps combat distortion and interference. By shortening the space between five and 10 feet from...
... operating at a rate closer to a position between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin's N MIMO can affect network performance, they will degrade somewhat as a two-lane highway. Factors that lane. N+ Wireless Router 2 This design helps combat distortion and interference. By shortening the space between five and 10 feet from...
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... a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. See your phone's user manual 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 computers and Router). 3. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless network. Introduction Table of the home as possible to the farthest channel from any...
... a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. See your phone's user manual 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 computers and Router). 3. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless network. Introduction Table of the home as possible to the farthest channel from any...
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... name and password, and are available (see the "Power Options" item in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless devices. • For Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service •...yours. To change your network card's user guide for more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking N+ Wireless Router 4 Choose the "Quietest" Channel for portable computers. however, this is important. Secure connections include: • Virtual ...
... name and password, and are available (see the "Power Options" item in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless devices. • For Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service •...yours. To change your network card's user guide for more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking N+ Wireless Router 4 Choose the "Quietest" Channel for portable computers. however, this is important. Secure connections include: • Virtual ...
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... assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to the Internet. N+ Wireless Router 5 Patent-Pending Network Status Display Lighted LEDs on the network quickly and easily. USB Port for External Storage Devices The... install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make your new Belkin N+ Wireless Router an ideal solution for your web browser, without interrupting or consuming resources. You can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your home or small office network. This feature eliminates the ...
... assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to the Internet. N+ Wireless Router 5 Patent-Pending Network Status Display Lighted LEDs on the network quickly and easily. USB Port for External Storage Devices The... install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make your new Belkin N+ Wireless Router an ideal solution for your web browser, without interrupting or consuming resources. You can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your home or small office network. This feature eliminates the ...
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... software determines your network settings for connection to 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is the physical data rate. N+ Wireless Router 6 and Mac OS X v10.x. Integrated N+ Wireless Access Point N MIMO is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant, ...second generation of Belkin's renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of minutes, your Router. Actual data throughput will be set up a list of up the Router...
... software determines your network settings for connection to 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is the physical data rate. N+ Wireless Router 6 and Mac OS X v10.x. Integrated N+ Wireless Access Point N MIMO is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant, ...second generation of Belkin's renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of minutes, your Router. Actual data throughput will be set up a list of up the Router...
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... Software System Requirements (including Storage Manager) • A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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...
... Software System Requirements (including Storage Manager) • A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; Knowing your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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...
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...Flashing Amber Solid Blue Wireless computer is not present Wireless computer is connected to the Router Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router Wired computer is not present Wired computer is connected to the Router Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router No device is ...plugged into the USB port Data is off WPS handshaking in and ready to the "Changing the Wireless Security Settings" section for the Wi-Fi Protected...
...Flashing Amber Solid Blue Wireless computer is not present Wireless computer is connected to the Router Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router Wired computer is not present Wired computer is connected to the Router Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router No device is ...plugged into the USB port Data is off WPS handshaking in and ready to the "Changing the Wireless Security Settings" section for the Wi-Fi Protected...
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... to the Internet. Off Blinking Blue Solid Blue H. When the Router has completely booted up Router is on I. Wireless Status Router is off Router is booting up , the "router" icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is on and ready Off Solid Blue Wireless is off , the Router is connected to the Internet Problem with modem J. It turns amber...
... to the Internet. Off Blinking Blue Solid Blue H. When the Router has completely booted up Router is on I. Wireless Status Router is off Router is booting up , the "router" icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is on and ready Off Solid Blue Wireless is off , the Router is connected to the Internet Problem with modem J. It turns amber...
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.../Ready" light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. Black Connect the included 12V/1.5A DC power supply to this jack. (K) (L) (M) (N) (O) N+ Wireless Router 10 The lights on the Router will restore the Router's normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. USB Port Plug in instances where you may function improperly. Restoring the Factory Defaults...
.../Ready" light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. Black Connect the included 12V/1.5A DC power supply to this jack. (K) (L) (M) (N) (O) N+ Wireless Router 10 The lights on the Router will restore the Router's normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. USB Port Plug in instances where you may function improperly. Restoring the Factory Defaults...
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... N+ Wireless Router 11 Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to configure your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of installation. You should have the following: • Belkin N+ Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup ...on the Setup Assistant CD • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to get your Router. If it to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure...
... N+ Wireless Router 11 Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to configure your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of installation. You should have the following: • Belkin N+ Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup ...on the Setup Assistant CD • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to get your Router. If it to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure...
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... a steady blue after 20 seconds. 4. N+ Wireless Router 12 Plug the other end into your connections if the "Wired" and "Router" lights are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the modem and old router. recheck your computer. If it into the black port on the Belkin Router. 2. Find the cable connecting your Router Table of Contents sections...
... a steady blue after 20 seconds. 4. N+ Wireless Router 12 Plug the other end into your connections if the "Wired" and "Router" lights are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the modem and old router. recheck your computer. If it into the black port on the Belkin Router. 2. Find the cable connecting your Router Table of Contents sections...
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...'s screen within 15 seconds. B. IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from Step 1 - N+ Wireless Router 13 B. Click on the file named "SetupAssistant" to start up automatically, select your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 2: Set Up the Router - Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start the Setup Assistant... to run the Setup Assistant. Connecting and Configuring your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on "Go" to the Router from the computer that are running on your computer at this time.
...'s screen within 15 seconds. B. IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from Step 1 - N+ Wireless Router 13 B. Click on the file named "SetupAssistant" to start up automatically, select your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 2: Set Up the Router - Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start the Setup Assistant... to run the Setup Assistant. Connecting and Configuring your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on "Go" to the Router from the computer that are running on your computer at this time.
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Connecting and Configuring your country from the drop-down box. N+ Wireless Router 14 Click "Next" to continue. Click "Begin" to continue. Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Select Country Select your Router Table of the arrow.
Connecting and Configuring your country from the drop-down box. N+ Wireless Router 14 Click "Next" to continue. Click "Begin" to continue. Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Select Country Select your Router Table of the arrow.
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Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. 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. N+ Wireless Router 15
Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. 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. N+ Wireless Router 15
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... sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Identifier (SSID). Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of your wireless network to which your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will connect.
... sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Identifier (SSID). Connecting and Configuring your Router Table of your wireless network to which your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will connect.
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... Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Router inoperable. 17 Doing so will render your Internet account requires a login and password, you will now configure your Router by sending data to the illustration below. Wait for the on-screen instructions. N+ Wireless Router Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power... off the Router while the Router is rebooting. Select your country or ISP ...
... Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Router inoperable. 17 Doing so will render your Internet account requires a login and password, you will now configure your Router by sending data to the illustration below. Wait for the on-screen instructions. N+ Wireless Router Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power... off the Router while the Router is rebooting. Select your country or ISP ...
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... Connecting and Configuring your new Belkin Router. You will now check your Router later, select "Exit the Assistant" and then click "Next". 18 You can connect to the Internet by opening your browser and going to your connection to the Internet. N+ Wireless Router You can use the Setup ...Assistant to set up your Router can begin surfing by clicking "Next". The Setup Assistant will see the Congratulations screen when your other ...
... Connecting and Configuring your new Belkin Router. You will now check your Router later, select "Exit the Assistant" and then click "Next". 18 You can connect to the Internet by opening your browser and going to your connection to the Internet. N+ Wireless Router You can use the Setup ...Assistant to set up your Router can begin surfing by clicking "Next". The Setup Assistant will see the Congratulations screen when your other ...