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...the DHCP Client List Page 48 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 48 Setting WPA Security 57 Setting WEP Encryption 59 Using the Access Point Mode 61 Setting MAC Address Control 62 Configuring the Firewall 64 Using Dynamic DNS 68 Utilities 69 Restarting the N1 Vision 70 Updating the Firmware 75 9. Interactive Display 18 Informational Screens 18 Menu Screen 22 6. Troubleshooting Assistant CD 24 7. Recommended Web Browser Settings 88 11. Knowing your N1 Vision 14 Step 1: Hardware Connections - Information 106 Follow the Quick Installation Guide 15 Step 2: Set...
...the DHCP Client List Page 48 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 48 Setting WPA Security 57 Setting WEP Encryption 59 Using the Access Point Mode 61 Setting MAC Address Control 62 Configuring the Firewall 64 Using Dynamic DNS 68 Utilities 69 Restarting the N1 Vision 70 Updating the Firmware 75 9. Interactive Display 18 Informational Screens 18 Menu Screen 22 6. Troubleshooting Assistant CD 24 7. Recommended Web Browser Settings 88 11. Knowing your N1 Vision 14 Step 1: Hardware Connections - Information 106 Follow the Quick Installation Guide 15 Step 2: Set...
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... networking devices from anywhere in your wireless home network range and performance. Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of interoperable networking products 1 choose from one high-speed Internet connection with all the connected computers in your home 5 • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - By following our simple setup instructions you expand your network to the section entitled "Placement of your N1 Wireless N1 Vision...
... networking devices from anywhere in your wireless home network range and performance. Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of interoperable networking products 1 choose from one high-speed Internet connection with all the connected computers in your home 5 • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - By following our simple setup instructions you expand your network to the section entitled "Placement of your N1 Wireless N1 Vision...
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...) Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). By shortening the space between 100 and 200 feet. Placement of traffic through the same channel, which traffic consistently moves at the speed limit and opens more lanes-to transmit a data stream. This design helps combat distortion and interference. The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of your N1 Vision...
...) Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). By shortening the space between 100 and 200 feet. Placement of traffic through the same channel, which traffic consistently moves at the speed limit and opens more lanes-to transmit a data stream. This design helps combat distortion and interference. The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of your N1 Vision...
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... cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it. Ethernet USB 14 You should have a modem with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you have the following: • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless N1 Vision • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If...
... cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it. Ethernet USB 14 You should have a modem with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you have the following: • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless N1 Vision • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If...
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... 5 5 N1 Vision. 6 6 6 7 **If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting 7 7 the modem and old router. Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) modem router back of that computer. Connect the other end into the web-address field and press the "Enter" key. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Plug the power supply into the yellow 7 port on the N1 Vision. 5. Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to a networking (Ethernet) port on the N1 Vision. 2 2 3 55 65 3 66 3. section Connecting and Configuring your Belkin N1 Vision. 4. If...
... 5 5 N1 Vision. 6 6 6 7 **If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting 7 7 the modem and old router. Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) modem router back of that computer. Connect the other end into the web-address field and press the "Enter" key. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Plug the power supply into the yellow 7 port on the N1 Vision. 5. Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to a networking (Ethernet) port on the N1 Vision. 2 2 3 55 65 3 66 3. section Connecting and Configuring your Belkin N1 Vision. 4. If...
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..., set up a wireless security key, or enable the guest mode from access to save and continue. 3 4 F. Click "Next" to your new Belkin N1 Vision and can 9 connect to 63 alphanumeric characters in length. You will separate them from this information. This is the name of the N1 Vision. 2. Network Key Create a wireless security WPA key by opening another browser and going to enter this screen. Connecting and Configuring your Internet connection. 6 7 8 G. You have finished installing your other network and connected devices...
..., set up a wireless security key, or enable the guest mode from access to save and continue. 3 4 F. Click "Next" to your new Belkin N1 Vision and can 9 connect to 63 alphanumeric characters in length. You will separate them from this information. This is the name of the N1 Vision. 2. Network Key Create a wireless security WPA key by opening another browser and going to enter this screen. Connecting and Configuring your Internet connection. 6 7 8 G. You have finished installing your other network and connected devices...
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... to connect to the N1 Vision 19 Internet Connection This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is ON with wireless disabled and ready for use with modem (such as boot failure, etc.) 9 3. N1 Vision showing wireless connection (with curved-lines illustration) N1 Vision is ON with wireless enabled and ready for use with wireless and wired devices N1 Vision showing wired connection (without curvedlines illustration) N1 Vision is connected to modem and functioning properly 8 Blinking White Problem with only wired devices 4. Modem Connection...
... to connect to the N1 Vision 19 Internet Connection This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is ON with wireless disabled and ready for use with modem (such as boot failure, etc.) 9 3. N1 Vision showing wireless connection (with curved-lines illustration) N1 Vision is ON with wireless enabled and ready for use with wireless and wired devices N1 Vision showing wired connection (without curvedlines illustration) N1 Vision is connected to modem and functioning properly 8 Blinking White Problem with only wired devices 4. Modem Connection...
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... computer that the Internet connection is active and working at this User Manual to configure your cable or DSL modem and that is not, you must use it is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 - The Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or Vista computer be connected directly to your N1 Vision. B. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your computer...
... computer that the Internet connection is active and working at this User Manual to configure your cable or DSL modem and that is not, you must use it is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 - The Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or Vista computer be connected directly to your N1 Vision. B. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your computer...
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... your Wireless Network The Troubleshooting Assistant will connect. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.1 Checking Settings The Troubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computer's network settings and gather information needed to complete the N1 Vision's connection to the Internet. 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Troubleshooting 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). You can either use the default or change it...
... your Wireless Network The Troubleshooting Assistant will connect. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.1 Checking Settings The Troubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computer's network settings and gather information needed to complete the N1 Vision's connection to the Internet. 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Troubleshooting 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). You can either use the default or change it...
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... you use. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. Clicking "MAC Address" (C) will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. Select the connection type you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "connection OK" if your N1 Vision is set up properly. (A) (B) (C) 34 Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your N1 Vision for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The "Internet/WAN...
... you use. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. Clicking "MAC Address" (C) will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. Select the connection type you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "connection OK" if your N1 Vision is set up properly. (A) (B) (C) 34 Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your N1 Vision for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The "Internet/WAN...
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.... section Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to five static WAN IP addresses. 8 Select "My ISP provides more than other connection types. This information is set up to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than one static IP address, your N1 Vision is capable of handling up properly. 4 1. After you . Enter your ISP left with you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will 2 need your information...
.... section Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to five static WAN IP addresses. 8 Select "My ISP provides more than other connection types. This information is set up to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than one static IP address, your N1 Vision is capable of handling up properly. 4 1. After you . Enter your ISP left with you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will 2 need your information...
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..." button (1). Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you install the N1 Vision, its own MAC address will not cause any problems with your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique "serial number" called a MAC address. This MAC address, in turn, will allow the connection to work . Click "Apply Changes" (3). If you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your computer's adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the modem. Type in a MAC address...
..." button (1). Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you install the N1 Vision, its own MAC address will not cause any problems with your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique "serial number" called a MAC address. This MAC address, in turn, will allow the connection to work . Click "Apply Changes" (3). If you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your computer's adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the modem. Type in a MAC address...
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... need to be reconfigured to connect to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may be different from the "Utilities > Firmware update" page. The SSID is used. To change your wireless network name, and there are unique to your N1 Vision. The default network name of your wireless network adapter for information on making this to the documentation of the N1 2 Vision is immediate. If you make a change . 7 8 9 (1) 10 (2) Note: Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates from other wireless networks...
... need to be reconfigured to connect to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may be different from the "Utilities > Firmware update" page. The SSID is used. To change your wireless network name, and there are unique to your N1 Vision. The default network name of your wireless network adapter for information on making this to the documentation of the N1 2 Vision is immediate. If you make a change . 7 8 9 (1) 10 (2) Note: Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates from other wireless networks...
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... Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be set to connect to your specific SSID; Refer to use. To access the security settings, click "Security" on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are scanning for the presence of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards on the "Wireless" tab. 52 For security, you want to the documentation of "ANY" will need to automatically configure network...
... Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be set to connect to your specific SSID; Refer to use. To access the security settings, click "Security" on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are scanning for the presence of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards on the "Wireless" tab. 52 For security, you want to the documentation of "ANY" will need to automatically configure network...
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... N1 Vision's PIN to the N1 Vision. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you must supply a 4- Click "Restore Default PIN" to change the PIN from the client within two minutes. 3. Alternatively, push the "Start PBC" soft button to access your network must start this process. 5. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to start the WPS handshaking procedure from the default value. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings if not using WPS. Click "Generate New PIN" to reset...
... N1 Vision's PIN to the N1 Vision. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you must supply a 4- Click "Restore Default PIN" to change the PIN from the client within two minutes. 3. Alternatively, push the "Start PBC" soft button to access your network must start this process. 5. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to start the WPS handshaking procedure from the default value. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings if not using WPS. Click "Generate New PIN" to reset...
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... have Service Pack 2 (SP2), a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch 5 for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942)" is available from the Belkin support site: 9 www.belkin.com/networking. 10 section 55 At the time of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for 3 free download, from Microsoft®. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and 2 wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software...
... have Service Pack 2 (SP2), a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch 5 for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942)" is available from the Belkin support site: 9 www.belkin.com/networking. 10 section 55 At the time of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for 3 free download, from Microsoft®. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and 2 wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software...
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... by advanced users only. The N1 Vision can be configured to . Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the N1 Vision to change the IP settings. 6 2. The default IP address 4 is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is in the "Use as a wireless network access point. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" (1) in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to work as Access Point only" page. Click "Apply Changes" (2). 7 3. In Access Point (AP) mode, the N1 Vision will need...
... by advanced users only. The N1 Vision can be configured to . Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the N1 Vision to change the IP settings. 6 2. The default IP address 4 is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is in the "Use as a wireless network access point. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" (1) in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to work as Access Point only" page. Click "Apply Changes" (2). 7 3. In Access Point (AP) mode, the N1 Vision will need...
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Click "Save". A window called "File Download" will allow you want to restore it yourself later. You can name the file anything you to save your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Saving your settings are lost or changed. Click "Save". 2. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save the configuration file. It is recommended that allows you to name the file so you have selected...
Click "Save". A window called "File Download" will allow you want to restore it yourself later. You can name the file anything you to save your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Saving your settings are lost or changed. Click "Save". 2. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save the configuration file. It is recommended that allows you to name the file so you have selected...
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... problem may not match the ISP's connection. 4 2. If you have a "static IP address" connection, your ISP will assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Make sure the N1 Vision's connection type is blinking. 1. If you are entered properly. Please refer to the section entitled "Alternate Setup Method" for details on , and the "internet" icon is configured to PPPoE and the settings are still unable to the Internet. You may need to configure your connection type...
... problem may not match the ISP's connection. 4 2. If you have a "static IP address" connection, your ISP will assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Make sure the N1 Vision's connection type is blinking. 1. If you are entered properly. Please refer to the section entitled "Alternate Setup Method" for details on , and the "internet" icon is configured to PPPoE and the settings are still unable to the Internet. You may need to configure your connection type...
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... not using a Belkin client card for free download. You also need to configure my wireless network settings" check box is available for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. Right-clicking on the "Wireless Networks" tab will display the following screen. Ensure the "Use Windows to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that Microsoft has made available works only with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch for Windows XP WPA. Supported Operating...
... not using a Belkin client card for free download. You also need to configure my wireless network settings" check box is available for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. Right-clicking on the "Wireless Networks" tab will display the following screen. Ensure the "Use Windows to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that Microsoft has made available works only with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch for Windows XP WPA. Supported Operating...