Page 3 - Key Features
OVERVIEW 2 OVERVIEW 3 Key Features Easy Install Wizard The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. Thisautomatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up theRouter for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter ofminutes, your ...
Page 4 - Applications and Advantages
OVERVIEW 4 OVERVIEW Applications and Advantages • Economically connect multiple computers to a single Internet connection • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need. Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Router • Vertical Mo...
Page 5 - Wireless Network LED
KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 6 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 7 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically orhorizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes thedesktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rearof the Router for better organ...
Page 6 - a. Resetting the Router; Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.
KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 8 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 9 6. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may functionimproperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation whilemaintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory defaultsettings by u...
Page 7 - Modem Requirements
PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER 10 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 11 Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance ofyour wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide acircular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types ofconst...
Page 8 - Easy Install Wizard; Step 1: Run the Easy Install Wizard Software; Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that; DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 12 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 13 Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing yourRouter a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and runningin minutes. The Easy Install Wizard requi...
Page 9 - License Agreement; CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER; Examining Settings
2.2 Welcome Screen The Wizard welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected theRouter at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect yourcomputer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on. 2.3 License Agreement Please read the license agreem...
Page 10 - PPPoE Connection Detected; Note: It does not matter which numbered port
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2.6 PPPoE Connection Detected If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, theWizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your connectiontype does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. ...
Page 11 - Step 4: Continue Following the Wizard’s Instructions
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 18 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 3.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights onthe front of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if yourmodem is connected correctly to the Router. If it is not, recheck...
Page 12 - Checking Internet
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4.4 When configuration is complete, the Wizard will tell you “Router SetupComplete” and it will move to the next step. 4.5 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a fewminutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection...
Page 13 - Click “Add computers”.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 23 22 5.4 The Wizard will make the changes needed to add your computer to thenetwork. When finished, it will prompt to reboot your computer. Click “Yes”. 5.5 When your computer reboots, your computer will be connected to t...
Page 14 - Alternative Method Step 1:; Connecting your Gateway Router; Note: It does not matter which numbered
ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 24 1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. 1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall,then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack. 1.7 Verify that your modem is connected...
Page 15 - ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD; Alternative Method Step 2:; Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server; Alternative Method Step 3:; Logging into the Router
Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of makingchanges to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to makechanges, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the“Logout” button will log the computer out. The seco...
Page 16 - Internet Status Indicator
1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directlyon these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabsto make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the purple headerof each tab will show you a sh...
Page 17 - Setting your Connection Type; next to; Alternative Method Step 4:; Configuring your Router for Connection to your ISP; on the left side of the screen. Select
30 Setting your Connection Type From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you use.Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Alternative Me...
Page 18 - Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP; Setting your ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IP
33 32 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types.If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask,and ISP gateway address. This information is available from your...
Page 19 - Service IP Address; Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.; Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.
ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 35 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Connection ID (optional) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP...
Page 20 - Manually Enter Server IP Address; Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User
37 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 3. Password Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box toconfirm it. 4. Manually Enter Server IP Address If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State”drop-down menu (6) , you may manually enter the login server IP addres...
Page 21 - Cloning your MAC Address; . Click “Apply Changes”; Entering a Specific MAC Address; and click “Apply Changes” to save the changes. The Router’s; Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address
39 39 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that wasORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the“Clone” button (1) . Click “Apply Changes” (2) . Your MAC address is now cloned to the Route...
Page 22 - Changing LAN Settings; USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE; You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.; Viewing the LAN Settings; Clicking on the header of the LAN tab
41 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP addressis “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup int...
Page 23 - Viewing the DHCP Client List Page; Local Domain Name
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected toyour network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC a...
Page 24 - Changing the Wireless Channel; Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
45 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the UnitedStates, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, thereare 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other...
Page 25 - Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key; Changing the Wireless Encryption Settings; The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®.
47 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. Type in a passphrase. A passphrase is like a password. It can be a mixture ofnumbers and letters. After you type in your passphrase, click “Generate”. Whenyou click “Generate”, the key fields below will become populated. Note: 64-bitencryption will g...
Page 26 - Using the Access Point Mode; This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.; Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only.
49 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using thismode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode...
Page 27 - Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings; Choosing an Application; Configuring the Firewall
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls forservices such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or otherapplications through your Router to your internal network. Sin...
Page 28 - Setting Client IP Filters
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 53 52 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or othernetwork services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a singlecomputer, a range o...
Page 29 - Blocking an ICMP Ping; To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping”
Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims onthe Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from theIP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there.The Router can be set up so it will not respo...
Page 30 - Utilities; See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.; Restarting the Router; Click the “Restart Router” button.
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Utilities This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and performcertain administrative functions. Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin. USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 56 57 Restarting the R...
Page 31 - Saving a Current Configuration; Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”.; Restoring Factory Default Settings; Click the “Restore Defaults” button.
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving yourconfiguration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost orchanged. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration bef...
Page 32 - Restoring a Previous Configuration; When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Lo...
Page 33 - Updating Firmware; Checking for a New Version of Firmware
USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware.Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that mayhave existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from th...
Page 34 - Updating the Router’s Firmware; In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”; Downloading a New Version of Firmware; To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.
65 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow thenext steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”. Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmwar...
Page 35 - Changing System Settings; Setting or Changing the Administrator Password; Note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s; firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.
67 66 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administratorpassword, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and offthe NAT function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The...
Page 36 - Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router,
69 68 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD . Network Address Translation (NAT) is the me...
Page 37 - MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS; Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x; Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.; Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
71 70 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST usingthese steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router afterthe Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS...
Page 38 - Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X
73 72 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need toconfigure your Router for a PPPo...
Page 39 - Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me; Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP
75 74 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from thedrop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see thefollowing window. ...
Page 40 - Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher; Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
77 76 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”. 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options:“Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and“Use a proxy server”....
Page 41 - Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher; Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.; Problem; The software must be run from the computer
79 78 TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networkingor www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contacttechnical support by phone, please call 877-736-5771. Technical support isavailable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RECOMMENDED WE...
Page 43 - INFORMATION; Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.; Modifications; TROUBLESHOOTING; Since your connection type is PPPoE, your
83 82 INFORMATION Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.When connecting an ...
Page 44 - Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty; Europe-European Union Notice
85 84 INFORMATION Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at nocharge provided it is returned duri...
