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... Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements 11 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 5 Alternate Setup Method 24 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 42 Changing LAN Settings 43 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 45 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 46 Setting WPA Security 51 Setting WEP Encryption 52 Using the Access Point Mode 54 Setting MAC Address Control 55 Configuring the Firewall 57 Using Dynamic DNS 61 Utilities 63 Restarting the Router 64 Updating the Firmware 69 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings 77 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings...
... Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements 11 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 5 Alternate Setup Method 24 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 42 Changing LAN Settings 43 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 45 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 46 Setting WPA Security 51 Setting WEP Encryption 52 Using the Access Point Mode 54 Setting MAC Address Control 55 Configuring the Firewall 57 Using Dynamic DNS 61 Utilities 63 Restarting the Router 64 Updating the Firmware 69 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings 77 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings...
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... work on the next page. Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other outlines best practices 2 that maximize your home Easy Expansion - choose from anywhere in your home • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required - the wide range of a Wireless Network: 10 Mobility - Introduction section Thank you expand your network to include devices such as files and hard...
... work on the next page. Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other outlines best practices 2 that maximize your home Easy Expansion - choose from anywhere in your home • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required - the wide range of a Wireless Network: 10 Mobility - Introduction section Thank you expand your network to include devices such as files and hard...
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... your Router (or Access Point). Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your power management setting under Windows, see your wireless adapter's user manual), and move your Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. • Experiment with more information. The simplest solution to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. These guidelines should allow you need...
... your Router (or Access Point). Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your power management setting under Windows, see your wireless adapter's user manual), and move your Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. • Experiment with more information. The simplest solution to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. These guidelines should allow you need...
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... network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to share your Internet connection and network your Internet service account. Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you will protect your network from any computer on the top of adding additional IP addresses to your computers. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can make your new Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router...
... network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to share your Internet connection and network your Internet service account. Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you will protect your network from any computer on the top of adding additional IP addresses to your computers. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can make your new Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router...
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... both Ethernet and USB, and are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you will be instructed to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must set up and running in minutes. Many modems have the following: • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to use it . Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify...
... both Ethernet and USB, and are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you will be instructed to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must set up and running in minutes. Many modems have the following: • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to use it . Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify...
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... computer's network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router's connection to the next step. Make sure you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.5 Mac OS Users: Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard's welcome screen will appear. Click on "start .osx" if you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has...
... computer's network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router's connection to the next step. Make sure you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.5 Mac OS Users: Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard's welcome screen will appear. Click on "start .osx" if you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has...
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... the Router's home page in . Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page is 10 minutes. Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the "Submit" button to log in your browser window. The default login timeout is the first page you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). Clicking the "Logout" button will...
... the Router's home page in . Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page is 10 minutes. Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the "Submit" button to log in your browser window. The default login timeout is the first page you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). Clicking the "Logout" button will...
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... gave you, click "Connection Type" (A) on the left side of connecting to virtually any ISP's system provided you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connection OK" if your ISP. 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 ISP. Clicking "MAC Address" (C) will let you use.
... gave you, click "Connection Type" (A) on the left side of connecting to virtually any ISP's system provided you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connection OK" if your ISP. 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 ISP. Clicking "MAC Address" (C) will let you use.
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Click "Apply Changes" (2) to work properly. If your password and retype it . 2 4. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to "User 4 Decide Login Server Manually" and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). 5 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A "Domain Name Server" is likely that 6 translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like "www.belkin.com" to enter a DNS address. 9 Leave the "Automatic...
Click "Apply Changes" (2) to work properly. If your password and retype it . 2 4. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to "User 4 Decide Login Server Manually" and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). 5 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A "Domain Name Server" is likely that 6 translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like "www.belkin.com" to enter a DNS address. 9 Leave the "Automatic...
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... entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on "Apply Changes". however, in number than 100 computers. The default is assigned an IP address by assigning IP addresses to the computers on the IP address. You can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by the DHCP server, the IP address will reserve the IP address for each computer on your network. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. To turn...
... entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on "Apply Changes". however, in number than 100 computers. The default is assigned an IP address by assigning IP addresses to the computers on the IP address. You can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by the DHCP server, the IP address will reserve the IP address for each computer on your network. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. To turn...
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... maximum bandwidth, use . To enable security, you will lower overhead by not acknowledging every packet sent over the network. QoS Switch Allows you want to turn ON or OFF QoS. Immediate ACK is the default (factory) setting and is disabled. To access the security settings, click "Security" on your network is equipped with the latest security standard called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is most important to get the best...
... maximum bandwidth, use . To enable security, you will lower overhead by not acknowledging every packet sent over the network. QoS Switch Allows you want to turn ON or OFF QoS. Immediate ACK is the default (factory) setting and is disabled. To access the security settings, click "Security" on your network is equipped with the latest security standard called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is most important to get the best...
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... for free download. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be identical on all of letters, numbers, or characters. WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key. You must now set up . 11 4. This patch woks only with Windows XP. 3 Your Router supports WPA-PSK (no server)". 9 2. This patch woks only with Windows XP. 8 1. section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must...
... for free download. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be identical on all of letters, numbers, or characters. WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key. You must now set up . 11 4. This patch woks only with Windows XP. 3 Your Router supports WPA-PSK (no server)". 9 2. This patch woks only with Windows XP. 8 1. section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must...
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... mode, the Router will need . 1. The Router can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally. 54 Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the same subnet as an Access Point. The Router is in the "Use as a wireless network Access Point. To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you select this mode will be customized for your existing network. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Connect a cable from the WAN port...
... mode, the Router will need . 1. The Router can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally. 54 Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the same subnet as an Access Point. The Router is in the "Use as a wireless network Access Point. To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you select this mode will be customized for your existing network. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Connect a cable from the WAN port...
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... address assigned by your new IP address. DynDNS.org provides this service, 3 for up the Router's Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS.org's free update service before 8 using this manually by visiting yourname.dyndns.org instead! 6 To register free for a home website, file server, or 4 to make it . Once you have your DynDNS.org password in the "Password" field (2). 10 3. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with your ISP changes...
... address assigned by your new IP address. DynDNS.org provides this service, 3 for up the Router's Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS.org's free update service before 8 using this manually by visiting yourname.dyndns.org instead! 6 To register free for a home website, file server, or 4 to make it . Once you have your DynDNS.org password in the "Password" field (2). 10 3. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with your ISP changes...
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... , or use the default name "Config". A window called "File Download" will allow you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click "Save". 2. A window will open . Click "Save". Select a location. Be sure to name the file so you have selected the location and name of the file, click "Save". 66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save the configuration file. Saving your configuration will open that...
... , or use the default name "Config". A window called "File Download" will allow you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click "Save". 2. A window will open . Click "Save". Select a location. Be sure to name the file so you have selected the location and name of the file, click "Save". 66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save the configuration file. Saving your configuration will open that...
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... security, you need it if you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote 2 management, and turn on and off the NAT function of time that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router. 6 7 8 9 Changing the Login Timeout Setting 10 The login timeout option allows you to set the period of the Router. 3 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a 4 password for security...
... security, you need it if you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote 2 management, and turn on and off the NAT function of time that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router. 6 7 8 9 Changing the Login Timeout Setting 10 The login timeout option allows you to set the period of the Router. 3 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a 4 password for security...
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... Install Wizard is blinking, the problem may be that the ISP's domain may need to be typed as well as your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that your modem and Router are not connected properly. 1. The "@myisp. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is blinking. We strongly recommend using the cable that you have no Internet connection, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" on the "Troubleshoot" button...
... Install Wizard is blinking, the problem may be that the ISP's domain may need to be typed as well as your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that your modem and Router are not connected properly. 1. The "@myisp. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is blinking. We strongly recommend using the cable that you have no Internet connection, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" on the "Troubleshoot" button...
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... dialog, select the "Configure" button on your network can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability. The default 10 channel the Router is shipped with is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Limiting the wireless transmit rate-Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. Troubleshooting Problem: 1 • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. 2 •...
... dialog, select the "Configure" button on your network can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability. The default 10 channel the Router is shipped with is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Limiting the wireless transmit rate-Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. Troubleshooting Problem: 1 • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. 2 •...
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... 0-9. Other operating systems are not supported at http://web.belkin.com/support for free, from the Belkin support site. This Network key needs to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For non-Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer for your clients must be upgraded to enter 26 keys. aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displayl ang=en You also need to drivers and software that wireless client card's user manual Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit...
... 0-9. Other operating systems are not supported at http://web.belkin.com/support for free, from the Belkin support site. This Network key needs to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For non-Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer for your clients must be upgraded to enter 26 keys. aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displayl ang=en You also need to drivers and software that wireless client card's user manual Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit...
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... Wireless Router (or Access Point). 6. Problem: I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site. This network key needs to match the key you can enter eight to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that is not equipped with Windows XP. Click "OK, then "Apply" to your WPA key in the "Network key" box. Solution: If you are not supported at this time...
... Wireless Router (or Access Point). 6. Problem: I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site. This network key needs to match the key you can enter eight to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that is not equipped with Windows XP. Click "OK, then "Apply" to your WPA key in the "Network key" box. Solution: If you are not supported at this time...