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...Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 25 Changing LAN Settings 36 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 39 Securing your Router for Optimal Performance 2 2. Manually Configuring Network Settings 71 8. Table of your Wi-Fi Network 44 WEP Setup 49... the Firewall 56 Setting MAC Address Filtering 59 Enabling the DMZ 60 Utilities Tab 62 Restarting the Router 63 Updating the Firmware 67 7. Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of Contents 1. Troubleshooting 78 10.
...Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 25 Changing LAN Settings 36 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 39 Securing your Router for Optimal Performance 2 2. Manually Configuring Network Settings 71 8. Table of your Wi-Fi Network 44 WEP Setup 49... the Firewall 56 Setting MAC Address Filtering 59 Enabling the DMZ 60 Utilities Tab 62 Restarting the Router 63 Updating the Firmware 67 7. Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of Contents 1. Troubleshooting 78 10.
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...can work on page 2. 3 Benefits of a Home Network • Share one computer to the section 2 entitled "Placement of a Wireless Network 8 • Mobility - choose from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion - The MyEssentials Quick Installation Software makes setup simple...play games online, check Internet email, and chat 7 Advantages of your Router for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router (the Router) from one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers 4 in ...
...can work on page 2. 3 Benefits of a Home Network • Share one computer to the section 2 entitled "Placement of a Wireless Network 8 • Mobility - choose from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion - The MyEssentials Quick Installation Software makes setup simple...play games online, check Internet email, and chat 7 Advantages of your Router for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router (the Router) from one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers 4 in ...
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... from functioning; If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may not be stronger the closer your Router and connected devices increases. This may or may help. 1. Wireless Router Placement Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support: US: 1-866-761-4608...
... from functioning; If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may not be stronger the closer your Router and connected devices increases. This may or may help. 1. Wireless Router Placement Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support: US: 1-866-761-4608...
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...and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your 8 wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as microwave ovens. Avoid...problem, your phone may emit radio "noise," 1 such as these are not blocking the signal's path (between your computers and Router). 6 3. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: 2 • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers 3 • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums 4 ...
...and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your 8 wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as microwave ovens. Avoid...problem, your phone may emit radio "noise," 1 such as these are not blocking the signal's path (between your computers and Router). 6 3. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: 2 • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers 3 • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums 4 ...
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..., VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are available (see your wireless adapter's or card's user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from MyEssentials, use AOL through broadband provided by another DSL or...which causes it to "go to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. • For wireless networking products from other wireless networks that require a user name and password to avoid this is important. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for...
..., VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are available (see your wireless adapter's or card's user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from MyEssentials, use AOL through broadband provided by another DSL or...which causes it to "go to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. • For wireless networking products from other wireless networks that require a user name and password to avoid this is important. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for...
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...list of features that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are no disks to install additional software onto the computer. You'll know at-a-glance whether your..., and others. This feature eliminates the need for your computers. Works 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 new Wireless G Router from any computer on the network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your...
...list of features that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are no disks to install additional software onto the computer. You'll know at-a-glance whether your..., and others. This feature eliminates the need for your computers. Works 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 new Wireless G Router from any computer on the network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your...
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... Filtering For added security, you and sets up to your Router. NOTE: Quick Installation Software is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up the Router for you can set up using another operating system, the Wireless Router can control access to your Wireless Router will be set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client...
... Filtering For added security, you and sets up to your Router. NOTE: Quick Installation Software is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up the Router for you can set up using another operating system, the Wireless Router can control access to your Wireless Router will be set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client...
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section Knowing your Router Package Contents • Wireless G Router 1 • Quick Installation Guide • MyEssentials Quick Installation Software CD with User Manual 2 • MyEssentials RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 3 System Requirements 4 • ...
section Knowing your Router Package Contents • Wireless G Router 1 • Quick Installation Guide • MyEssentials Quick Installation Software CD with User Manual 2 • MyEssentials RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 3 System Requirements 4 • ...
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... . When you with information about network activity and status. (1) (2) (5) (4) (3) 1. Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to the Router or restart it, a short period of the Router for use. OFF Green Blinking Wireless Network is OFF Wireless Network is Ready 2. OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is Booting Up Solid Green Router is Ready Indicates Wireless Activity 10
... . When you with information about network activity and status. (1) (2) (5) (4) (3) 1. Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to the Router or restart it, a short period of the Router for use. OFF Green Blinking Wireless Network is OFF Wireless Network is Ready 2. OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is Booting Up Solid Green Router is Ready Indicates Wireless Activity 10
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Use of the Router. 8. Knowing your DSL or cable modem. Modem This port is for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power ... work properly. 12 The ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for connection to these ports. Wired Computers Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to your Router (8) (7) (9) (6) � � � � 6.
Use of the Router. 8. Knowing your DSL or cable modem. Modem This port is for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power ... work properly. 12 The ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for connection to these ports. Wired Computers Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to your Router (8) (7) (9) (6) � � � � 6.
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... User Manual to make installing your box. Quick Installation Software MyEssentials has provided our Quick Installation Software to configure your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of installation. If your modem has only a USB port, you will be...computer that is active and working at this User Manual. Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your Router a simple and easy task. Many modems have the following: • Wireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • MyEssentials Quick Installation Software CD with an ...
... User Manual to make installing your box. Quick Installation Software MyEssentials has provided our Quick Installation Software to configure your Router up the Router using the USB connection at the time of installation. If your modem has only a USB port, you will be...computer that is active and working at this User Manual. Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your Router a simple and easy task. Many modems have the following: • Wireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • MyEssentials Quick Installation Software CD with an ...
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...to the Router and then go on to 3 determine what type of Internet connection you have. 4 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type 5 that same user name and password in here. When you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network ... to the Internet, then type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will not see this blank. Follow the steps on . 3.3 Wireless Setup This step is provided to continue. 19 If you by your service name, leave this screen. 8 Your user name and password is optional. Click...
...to the Router and then go on to 3 determine what type of Internet connection you have. 4 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type 5 that same user name and password in here. When you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network ... to the Internet, then type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will not see this blank. Follow the steps on . 3.3 Wireless Setup This step is provided to continue. 19 If you by your service name, leave this screen. 8 Your user name and password is optional. Click...
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.... Changes can log out of the screen. 9. Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router's NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Version Info Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the... Router. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in GREEN, the Router is also available on the left side of the Router. For instance "LAN > LAN Settings" refers ...
.... Changes can log out of the screen. 9. Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router's NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Version Info Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the... Router. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in GREEN, the Router is also available on the left side of the Router. For instance "LAN > LAN Settings" refers ...
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..."Passphrase", then type in your client will need to save the setting. 7 8 9 10 section WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with a wireless client, you need to 3 generate four different hex keys. 4 A hex (hexadecimal) key is not done, your passphrase. Select "64...-bit WEP" from A-F and 0-9. If this wireless client. For 64-bit WEP, you will lose its wireless connection. 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 1. Click "Generate"...
..."Passphrase", then type in your client will need to save the setting. 7 8 9 10 section WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with a wireless client, you need to 3 generate four different hex keys. 4 A hex (hexadecimal) key is not done, your passphrase. Select "64...-bit WEP" from A-F and 0-9. If this wireless client. For 64-bit WEP, you will lose its wireless connection. 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 1. Click "Generate"...
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... mark in "Passphrase", then type in the next section. 1. If this wireless client. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEP Encryption Note to enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with Apple AirPort. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you... will need to Mac users: The passphrase option will lose its wireless connection. 50 For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 ...
... mark in "Passphrase", then type in the next section. 1. If this wireless client. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEP Encryption Note to enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with Apple AirPort. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you... will need to Mac users: The passphrase option will lose its wireless connection. 50 For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 ...
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...87 Solution: 2 3 The client card must be checked. 6. For instance, if your Wireless Router or access point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must use the same key as the Wireless G Router or access point. Under "Data Encryption", select "WEP". 9 5. Important: A WEP key... is a combination of your Wireless G Router or access point. This network key needs to match the key you are using a wireless client card from MyEssentials (Wireless Network Card or Adapter). Double-click the "Signal Indicator" icon to save the ...
...87 Solution: 2 3 The client card must be checked. 6. For instance, if your Wireless Router or access point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must use the same key as the Wireless G Router or access point. Under "Data Encryption", select "WEP". 9 5. Important: A WEP key... is a combination of your Wireless G Router or access point. This network key needs to match the key you are using a wireless client card from MyEssentials (Wireless Network Card or Adapter). Double-click the "Signal Indicator" icon to save the ...
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... the Wireless Networking Utility 7 from MyEssentials (WNU) will allow you assign to save the settings. The "Advanced" button will appear. Click "OK", then "Apply" to your WPA key in the Wireless G Router or access point, the clients must use that the Wireless G Router or ...access 3 point uses. Troubleshooting Problem: 1 I am having difficulty setting up the "Wireless 5 Networking Utility" screen.
... the Wireless Networking Utility 7 from MyEssentials (WNU) will allow you assign to save the settings. The "Advanced" button will appear. Click "OK", then "Apply" to your WPA key in the Wireless G Router or access point, the clients must use that the Wireless G Router or ...access 3 point uses. Troubleshooting Problem: 1 I am having difficulty setting up the "Wireless 5 Networking Utility" screen.
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...see the client card properties screen. 4 4. This same key must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to configure my wireless network settings" box is checked. 3 3. In systems running Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > 1 Network Connections". 2. Important... key in your pre-shared key. The "Wireless Network 2 Connection Properties" screen appears. Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to apply settings. 9 10 section 91 This can be from eight to the Wireless G Router or access point that you set up . ...
...see the client card properties screen. 4 4. This same key must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to configure my wireless network settings" box is checked. 3 3. In systems running Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > 1 Network Connections". 2. Important... key in your pre-shared key. The "Wireless Network 2 Connection Properties" screen appears. Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to apply settings. 9 10 section 91 This can be from eight to the Wireless G Router or access point that you set up . ...
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and other countries. Mac OS and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Windows, NT, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. P75284 All rights reserved. All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Wireless G Router www.MyEssentialssupport.com MyEssentials Tech Support: US: 1-866-761-4608 © 2006 Belkin Corporation.
and other countries. Mac OS and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Windows, NT, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. P75284 All rights reserved. All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Wireless G Router www.MyEssentialssupport.com MyEssentials Tech Support: US: 1-866-761-4608 © 2006 Belkin Corporation.