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... is not connected 16 no phone service is registered Internet connection has failed or cable is not connected This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to a network switch or computer. LAN Green On Green Blink Amber On Cable is connected Data traffic Cable is being sent over the port between the Belkin Message Manager and the modem. Green On Green WAN Blink Amber On Internet is connected; Ports and LED's callEverywhere features This LED lights in...
... is not connected 16 no phone service is registered Internet connection has failed or cable is not connected This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to a network switch or computer. LAN Green On Green Blink Amber On Cable is connected Data traffic Cable is being sent over the port between the Belkin Message Manager and the modem. Green On Green WAN Blink Amber On Internet is connected; Ports and LED's callEverywhere features This LED lights in...
Message Manager User Manual
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... Install Wizard Software System Requirements 5 Product Specifications 6 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 10 Connecting your Message Manager to a Router/Gateway . 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 18 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 32 Changing LAN Settings 33 Configuring the Firewall 36 Setting MAC Address Filtering 39 Enabling the DMZ 40 Utilities Tab 42 Restarting the Message Manager 43 Updating the Firmware 48 7 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 56 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 62 9 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 64 10 Troubleshooting...
... Install Wizard Software System Requirements 5 Product Specifications 6 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 10 Connecting your Message Manager to a Router/Gateway . 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 18 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 32 Changing LAN Settings 33 Configuring the Firewall 36 Setting MAC Address Filtering 39 Enabling the DMZ 40 Utilities Tab 42 Restarting the Message Manager 43 Updating the Firmware 48 7 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 56 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 62 9 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 64 10 Troubleshooting...
Message Manager User Manual
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... Internet. In a matter of minutes, your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Routing Capabilities The Message Manager features an integrated 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet port that allows you are in this manual. The Message Manager offers advanced features for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. This feature eliminates the need for the highest level of flexibility. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up your Message Manager is connected to work...
... Internet. In a matter of minutes, your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Routing Capabilities The Message Manager features an integrated 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet port that allows you are in this manual. The Message Manager offers advanced features for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. This feature eliminates the need for the highest level of flexibility. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up your Message Manager is connected to work...
Message Manager User Manual
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... Internet service account. Support for VPN Pass-Through If you to connect a computer, a network switch or a wireless to share 9 printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. Router Features 5 SPI Firewall Your Message Manager is equipped with a firewall that are no need for the easiest possible connection of 10 connected devices. Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the network quickly and easily. 2 NAT IP Address...
... Internet service account. Support for VPN Pass-Through If you to connect a computer, a network switch or a wireless to share 9 printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. Router Features 5 SPI Firewall Your Message Manager is equipped with a firewall that are no need for the easiest possible connection of 10 connected devices. Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the network quickly and easily. 2 NAT IP Address...
Message Manager User Manual
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... Manager • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 2 • RJ11 Phone Cord • 12V Power Supply 3 • Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual 4 • Quick Installation Guide • Voice Feature overview 5 • Warranty Card • Registration Card 6 System Requirements 7 • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection 8 • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer 9 • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable...
... Manager • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 2 • RJ11 Phone Cord • 12V Power Supply 3 • Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual 4 • Quick Installation Guide • Voice Feature overview 5 • Warranty Card • Registration Card 6 System Requirements 7 • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection 8 • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer 9 • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable...
Message Manager User Manual
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... can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button. The lights on the Message Manager will momentarily flash while the unit reboots. 12 (d) LAN port Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to your cable or DSL modem. Or you connect this port. It is for connection to and exiting PSTN analog telephone service. Use an RJ-11 4 cable to connect to your existing Phone Line. The lights on the Belkin Message 10 Manager will restore the 8 Message Manager's normal...
... can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button. The lights on the Message Manager will momentarily flash while the unit reboots. 12 (d) LAN port Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to your cable or DSL modem. Or you connect this port. It is for connection to and exiting PSTN analog telephone service. Use an RJ-11 4 cable to connect to your existing Phone Line. The lights on the Belkin Message 10 Manager will restore the 8 Message Manager's normal...
Message Manager User Manual
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... Manager Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If you have broadband access and a gateway/ router installed in your current Network and Connection The Message Manager can , in an existing network configuration. Determining your location you may add the Message Manager as a client to you currently have broadband and do not have both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time...
... Manager Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If you have broadband access and a gateway/ router installed in your current Network and Connection The Message Manager can , in an existing network configuration. Determining your location you may add the Message Manager as a client to you currently have broadband and do not have both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time...
Message Manager User Manual
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..., you must set up and running on your screen within 15 seconds. Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software 1. Shut down any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your Message Manager a simple and easy task. DO NOT CONNECT THE MESSAGE MANAGER AT THIS TIME. • The Message Manager • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The power supply • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable • This User Manual 3. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will...
..., you must set up and running on your screen within 15 seconds. Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software 1. Shut down any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your Message Manager a simple and easy task. DO NOT CONNECT THE MESSAGE MANAGER AT THIS TIME. • The Message Manager • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The power supply • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable • This User Manual 3. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will...
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... use the Easy Install Wizard. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: • View the Message Manager's current settings and status. • Configure the Message Manager to connect to your ISP with specific applications (port forwarding). • Set up your configuration settings. • Reset the Message Manager's default settings. • Update the Message Manager's firmware. Step 1 Connecting your Message Manager 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is a web...
... use the Easy Install Wizard. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: • View the Message Manager's current settings and status. • Configure the Message Manager to connect to your ISP with specific applications (port forwarding). • Set up your configuration settings. • Reset the Message Manager's default settings. • Update the Message Manager's firmware. Step 1 Connecting your Message Manager 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is a web...
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... and enter your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and Message Managers, have to enter a DNS address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that particular computer connect to the Internet service. Your ISP may cause the connection not to work . If you are...
... and enter your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and Message Managers, have to enter a DNS address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that particular computer connect to the Internet service. Your ISP may cause the connection not to work . If you are...
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... protected by filling in case you want to pass, select the port type (TCP or UDP), and click "Apply Changes". Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in your internal network. The 10 settings will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for that you need to configure the Virtual Server function for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to 11 remove then click "Clear".
... protected by filling in case you want to pass, select the port type (TCP or UDP), and click "Apply Changes". Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in your internal network. The 10 settings will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for that you need to configure the Virtual Server function for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to 11 remove then click "Clear".
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... Message Manager's advanced setup interface. For example, you can be logged into the Message Manager's advanced setup interface at one computer can set a password if you leave, the login session will have made some changes in the future. Note: Only one time. 52 If you wish to add a password for security purposes and the default is also recommended that you have to login to the Message Manager again to make...
... Message Manager's advanced setup interface. For example, you can be logged into the Message Manager's advanced setup interface at one computer can set a password if you leave, the login session will have made some changes in the future. Note: Only one time. 52 If you wish to add a password for security purposes and the default is also recommended that you have to login to the Message Manager again to make...
Message Manager User Manual
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Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP In order for a static IP connection type. If "Use the following screen will need to enter this information into the Belkin Message Manager. 6. Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with your PC's TCP/IP settings to be set up connections" icon (Windows 2000) or the "Network" icon (Windows XP). 3. You will appear: (a) (b) (c) 5. Right-click on the "Network and dial-up for your computer...
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP In order for a static IP connection type. If "Use the following screen will need to enter this information into the Belkin Message Manager. 6. Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with your PC's TCP/IP settings to be set up connections" icon (Windows 2000) or the "Network" icon (Windows XP). 3. You will appear: (a) (b) (c) 5. Right-click on the "Network and dial-up for your computer...
Message Manager User Manual
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... computer to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps to add computers to your Message Manager after the Message Manager has been set up to connect to enter this information into the Message Manager. 4. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x In order for a static IP connection type. This will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select "Ethernet Built-In" or "Ethernet" in the table below. Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Set up the...
... computer to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps to add computers to your Message Manager after the Message Manager has been set up to connect to enter this information into the Message Manager. 4. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x In order for a static IP connection type. This will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select "Ethernet Built-In" or "Ethernet" in the table below. Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Set up the...
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Click "Save". 2 3 4 Restart the computer. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 1 5. When the computer restarts, your network 5 settings are now configured for use with the Message Manager. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 section 59 Close the window.
Click "Save". 2 3 4 Restart the computer. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 1 5. When the computer restarts, your network 5 settings are now configured for use with the Message Manager. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 section 59 Close the window.
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... Now". 9 Your network adapter(s) are now configured for a static IP connection type. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (e) to 3 be set up for use with the Message Manager. 10 11 12 section 61 Next to "Configure" (d), you will need to configure your Message Manager for a PPPoE connection type using your Message Manager will need to make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" is NOT selected. 2 If it is selected, your user name and password. 5.
... Now". 9 Your network adapter(s) are now configured for a static IP connection type. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (e) to 3 be set up for use with the Message Manager. 10 11 12 section 61 Next to "Configure" (d), you will need to configure your Message Manager for a PPPoE connection type using your Message Manager will need to make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" is NOT selected. 2 If it is selected, your user name and password. 5.
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... the network, remove it from the network and connect it directly to your new Belkin Message Manager There are two types of this guide, on page 102. STEP 2: Configure the Message Manager for AOL for Broadband and your broadband modem. Log on to your computers with the new AOL screen names you normally do. 2. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). Using your Router...
... the network, remove it from the network and connect it directly to your new Belkin Message Manager There are two types of this guide, on page 102. STEP 2: Configure the Message Manager for AOL for Broadband and your broadband modem. Log on to your computers with the new AOL screen names you normally do. 2. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). Using your Router...
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... each computer and configuring it to your Belkin Message Manager. Remember that each computer that will be using AOL and that will include all the accounts you have created to Step 2. This window will be connected to use a different screen name. The "AOL Screen Names" window appears. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact AOL's technical support department. Network Configuration 74 Using your Router with the...
... each computer and configuring it to your Belkin Message Manager. Remember that each computer that will be using AOL and that will include all the accounts you have created to Step 2. This window will be connected to use a different screen name. The "AOL Screen Names" window appears. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact AOL's technical support department. Network Configuration 74 Using your Router with the...
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... and password correctly. Check to see that the cables are not ON, the problem may be that the Belkin Message Manager is not connected properly. • Verify that the Belkin Message Manager is blinking, your modem may need to be at the end of this manual. 9 Note: Verify that your Internet connection is working before running the Easy Install Wizard by connecting your PC to your Modem and opening a web browser. 10 Problem...
... and password correctly. Check to see that the cables are not ON, the problem may be that the Belkin Message Manager is not connected properly. • Verify that the Belkin Message Manager is blinking, your modem may need to be at the end of this manual. 9 Note: Verify that your Internet connection is working before running the Easy Install Wizard by connecting your PC to your Modem and opening a web browser. 10 Problem...
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... the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Click on "Connection Type" from the "Internet Settings" selections. 78 Note: To check your settings. • If you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure that the Belkin Message Manager's connection type is firmly secure in the address bar to PPPoE and the settings are not connected properly. • Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Message Manager is connected to the Message Manager's WAN port and...
... the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Click on "Connection Type" from the "Internet Settings" selections. 78 Note: To check your settings. • If you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure that the Belkin Message Manager's connection type is firmly secure in the address bar to PPPoE and the settings are not connected properly. • Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Message Manager is connected to the Message Manager's WAN port and...