Page 2 - Table of Contents; step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick
Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Product Overview . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - section; Introduction; Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the
section Introduction thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision Wireless modem router (the router) . Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance . Please ...
Page 4 - Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO); and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems .; Placement of your Router; Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Introduction 2 3 2 Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Vision Wireless modem router uses a new smart-antenna technology called multiple input multiple output (mimo) . N1 mimo complies with the ieee draft 802 .11n specification . it increases speed, range, reliabil...
Page 5 - Router Placement; Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel; Avoid Obstacles and Interference
2 section Introduction 3 2 if you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the router in order to see if distance is the problem . if difficulties persist even at close ra...
Page 6 - Cordless Phones; • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your; Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network; these guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum
Introduction 4 5 4 3. Cordless Phones if the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-enabled computers . • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless...
Page 7 - • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to
4 section Introduction 5 4 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important . secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network • The...
Page 8 - Product Overview
Product Overview 6 7 6 Product Features in minutes you will be able to share your internet connection and network your computers . the following is a list of features that make your new Belkin router an ideal solution for your home or small office network . Works with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers th...
Page 9 - Support for VPN Pass-Through; troubleshooting Assistant software is compatible with Windows
6 section Product Overview 7 6 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch the router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and mP3 files, digital photos, and much more . the switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected ...
Page 10 - Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point; NOTE; : the standard transmission rate—300mbps—is the physical; MAC Address Filtering
Product Overview 9 8 Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point N1 mimo is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft ieee 802 .11n specification . it employs mimo (multiple input multiple output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300mbps .* Actual throughput is typical...
Page 11 - Knowing your Router; Package Contents; the router; Assistant Software System Requirements
9 8 Knowing your Router section Package Contents • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • RJ11 Telephone Cord • ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Microfilter* • Power Supply *Adsl microfilter...
Page 12 - Hardware Characteristics
10 Knowing your Router 11 10 Hardware Characteristics the router has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the cables exit from the BACK of the router for better organization and utility . the router’s interactive display is easily visible on the FroNt of the router to provide you with in...
Page 13 - A. Interactive Display
10 11 10 Knowing your Router section A. Interactive Display the interactive display is on the front of the router, which indicates which features are in operation . B. 4-Way Keypad the keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the int...
Page 15 - E. Connections to Wired Computers – Yellow Ports; this port is for connection to your Adsl . Connect your Adsl to; i. Resetting the Router; Push and release the “reset” button . the lights on the; ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults; flash. The “Power/Ready” light will begin to blink. When; H. Power Jack – Black; Connect the included 12V/1.25A DC power supply to this jack.
12 13 12 Knowing your Router section E. Connections to Wired Computers – Yellow Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto- uplinking ports for standard utP category 5 or 6 ethernet cable . the ports are labeled 1 throu...
Page 16 - Connecting and Configuring your Router
14 Connecting and Configuring your Router 15 14 Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • RJ11 Telephone Cord • Power Supply
Page 17 - Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the; Retrieve the gray RJ45 cable that was included with your Router.; : some Adsl connections require a microfilter . Your Adsl
16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 17 16 Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide 1.1 Brand-New Setup Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem . if you are replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “replacing an existing modem or mode...
Page 18 - Plug the power supply into the wall outlet .; Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router
16 17 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet . 2. Plug the other end into the black port on the router . 3. locate the cable that connects your old modem to the Adsl wall jack . unplug it from your old modem and then connect it to the gray por...
Page 19 - Step 2 Set Up the Router – Using the Plug-and-Play
18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 19 18 Step 2 Set Up the Router – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup 3. select the country you are located in by using the drop-down box . Click “Next” to continue . 2. the Belkin plug-and-play setup Wizard should automatically appear . Verify that you have...
Page 20 - Options
18 19 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 6. if your internet account requires VPi and VCi settings, you will be taken to this screen to enter this information . Click “Next” to save and continue . 7. the router will now check for your internet connection . 8. You will see the Congratu...
Page 21 - Interactive Display
20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 21 20 Interactive Display the router’s interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your network information . the display can provide essential router-status information such as the state of the internet connection to details such as each device...
Page 22 - Internet Connection
20 21 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1. Internet Connection this icon shows you when the router is connected to the internet . oFF No internet connection has been detected solid White router is connected to the internet Blinking White internet connection was detected; router is no...
Page 23 - Wireless Computers; B. Broadband Download
22 Connecting and Configuring your Router 23 22 5. Wireless Computers this icon represents if there are any wireless connections present . oFF Wireless device is not present solid White Wireless device(s) is connected to the router 6. Security this icon indicates wireless security . oFF Wireless sec...
Page 24 - F. Guest Access Status
22 23 22 Connecting and Configuring your Router section D. Connections/Speed this screen displays all devices currently connected to the router and the speed of the broadband data that is being downloaded or uploaded per each device . G. Date & Time this screen displays the date and time . to to...
Page 25 - Menu Screen
24 Connecting and Configuring your Router 25 24 Menu Screen Push the “menu” button to open the display’s menu options . the menu option allows you to enable features within the router . the following outlines the details of each feature within the menu section . to view the Guest Access network name...
Page 26 - C. Router Information
24 25 24 Connecting and Configuring your Router section to make a WPs connection, select the “New Connection” option . to do so, you must have WPs enabled on the computer or device connecting to the router . You will need to push the WPs button in your computer or device within two minutes . B. Wire...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Assistant CD; run the setup Assistant from the computer that is
26 Connecting and Configuring your Router 27 26 Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your router a simple and easy task . You can use it to get your router up and running in minutes . the Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or...
Page 28 - Confirmation Screen; if the; Select Country
26 27 26 Connecting and Configuring your Router section Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QiG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click “Next” to continue . Progress Screen setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been c...
Page 29 - Verifying Hardware Connections
28 Connecting and Configuring your Router 29 28 2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections the setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . 2.3 Naming your Wireless Network the setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or service set identifier (ssid) . this is the name of...
Page 30 - Configuring the Router; do not disconnect any
28 29 28 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) select your isP from the drop-down boxes . if your internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Click “Next” to continue ...
Page 31 - Checking Internet Connection
30 Connecting and Configuring your Router 31 30 2.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done . the setup Assistant will now check your connection to the internet . Congratulations You have finished installing your new router . You will see the Congratulations screen when your router can conne...
Page 33 - Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security – Run the; Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that; Progress Screen; Picking the Security Type
32 Connecting and Configuring your Router 33 32 Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security – Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled com...
Page 34 - Transferring the Key; Congratulations
32 33 32 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 3.3 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers . Click on “transfer Key” if you have a usB flash drive . Follow the on-screen instructions, or click...
Page 35 - Alternate Setup Method
34 Alternate Setup Method 35 34 Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) see the QiG or step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section . Step 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server see the section in this user manual called “manually ...
Page 36 - Logging into the Router
34 35 34 Alternate Setup Method section Logging into the Router You will see the router’s home page in your browser window . the home page is visible to any user who wants to see it . to make any changes to the router’s settings, you have to log in . Clicking the “login” button or clicking on any on...
Page 38 - Internet Settings; Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that
36 37 36 Alternate Setup Method section 4. Login/Logout Button this button enables you to log in and out of the router with the press of one button . When you are logged into the router, this button will change to read “logout” . logging into the router will take you to a separate login page where y...
Page 39 - Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet; The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to
38 Alternate Setup Method 39 38 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 internet service Provider (isP) . the router is capable of connecting to virtually any isP’s system pro...
Page 40 - Connection Type; PPPoE
38 39 38 Alternate Setup Method section Connection Type From the “Connection type” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the instruction provided by your isP: • PPPoE • PPPoA • Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged) • Static IP (IPoA) • Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing) selec...
Page 41 - Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA; Confirm the password .
40 Alternate Setup Method 41 40 Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA PPPoe (Point-to-Point Protocol over ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices . it requires a user name and password to access the network of your isP for connecting to the internet . PPPoA (PPP...
Page 42 - select your encapsulation type here .; Disconnect after x minutes of no activity –; Check the box
40 41 40 Alternate Setup Method section 6. Encapsulation – select your encapsulation type here . (supplied by your isP) VC-MUX: PPPoA Virtual Circuit multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads . LLC: PPPoA logical Control allows multipl...
Page 43 - Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged); IP Assigned by ISP –; For Fixed IP connection:; IP assigned by ISP –
42 Alternate Setup Method 43 42 Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged) this connection method bridges your network and isP’s network together . the router can obtain an iP address automatically from your isP’s dHCP server or accept a fixed iP address assigned by your isP . F...
Page 44 - Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP (IPoA)
42 43 42 Alternate Setup Method section Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP (IPoA) this connection type is also called “Classical iP over Atm” or “CliP”, which your isP provides to a fixed iP for your router to connect to the internet . 1. IP Address – enter an iP address assigned by your ...
Page 45 - enter your VPi and VCi parameter here . these
44 Alternate Setup Method 45 44 Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing) in this mode, the router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the dsl port . it requires additional software to be installed on your computers in order to access the internet . 1. VPI/VCI ...
Page 46 - Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings; should be
44 45 44 Alternate Setup Method section Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “domain Name server” is a server located on the internet that translates universal resource locaters (urls) like “www .belkin .com” to iP addresses . many internet service Providers (isPs) do not require you t...
Page 47 - Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address; . Click “Apply Changes”; Entering a Specific MAC Address; and click “Apply Changes”
46 Alternate Setup Method 47 46 Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a mAC address . Your internet service Provider (isP) may record the mAC address of your computer’s adapter an...
Page 48 - 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
46 47 46 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section using your internet browser, you can access the router’s Web-Based Advanced user interface . in your browser, type “192 .168 .2 .1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “enter” key . You will see the rou...
Page 49 - Changing LAN Settings
48 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 49 48 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal lAN setup of the router can be viewed and changed here . (1)(2) (5)(6) (4) (3) 1. IP Address the “iP address” is the internal iP address of the router . the default iP address is “192 .168 .2 .1”...
Page 50 - Local Domain Name
48 49 48 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section 3. DHCP Server the dHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning iP addresses to each computer on the network automatically . the default setting is “on” . the dHCP server can be turned oFF if necessary; however, i...
Page 51 - Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
50 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 51 50 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network . You are able to view the iP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), an...
Page 52 - Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID); and click “Apply Changes”
50 51 50 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to identify your wireless network, a name called the ssid is used . the ssid is your network name . the default network name of the router is “Belkin N1 Wireless” followed by six digits that are un...
Page 53 - Changing the Wireless Channel; there are a number of operating channels from which you can; Using the Wireless Mode Switch; this switch allows you to set the router’s wireless modes . there are; Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.
52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 53 52 Changing the Wireless Channel there are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in the united states, there are 11 and in the united Kingdom (and most of europe), there are 13 . in a small number of other countries, there are othe...
Page 54 - Using the Bandwidth Switch; there are several modes available:
52 53 52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Using the Bandwidth Switch this switch allows you to set the router’s wireless bandwidth modes . there are several modes available: 1) 20MHz only setting the router to this mode allows only 20mHz operation . this mode is compatible with N1...
Page 55 - Using the Broadcast SSID Feature; users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA/
54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 55 54 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: this advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s ssid . doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanni...
Page 56 - Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
54 55 54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPs uses WPA2 for encryption . it does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network . You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or P...
Page 57 - router PiN: if an external registrar is available, you may enter
56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 57 56 1. Wi-Fi Protected setup (WPs): enabled or disabled . 2. Personal identification Number (PiN) method: in this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PiN to the router . After clicking “enroll”, you mus...
Page 58 - WPA2 Requirements; in order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and
56 57 56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: in order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that supported WPA2 . At the time of this user manual’s publicat...
Page 59 - After you’ve set up your router, go to the “security” page under
58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 59 58 Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PsK) mode and WPA2-enterprise (rAdius) mode . typically, WPA2-Personal (PsK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-enterprise (rA...
Page 60 - make sure your wireless computers are updated to work; Setting WPA Security; to use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be
58 59 58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section IMPORTANT: make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the router . Setting WPA Security Note: to use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped ...
Page 61 - Setting Guest Access; select “enabled” from the drop-down box .
60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 61 60 Setting Guest Access Within the WPA security page, the Guest-Access feature is available . select this option to create a separate network that allows guests to connect to the internet while keeping them away from accessing your network, computers...
Page 62 - Setting WEP Encryption
60 61 60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Setting WEP Encryption Note to Mac users: the “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . to configure encryption for your mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section . 1. select...
Page 63 - Using a Hexadecimal Key; original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit
62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 63 62 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9 . 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers . 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit n...
Page 64 - Setting MAC Address Control; this list applies only to wireless computers . this list can be
62 63 62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Setting MAC Address Control the mAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network . Note: this list applies only to wireless computers . this list can be config...
Page 65 - Setting up an Allow Access List
64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 65 64 Setting up an Allow Access List 1. select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network . 2. Next, in the “mAC Address” field that is blank (3) , type in the mAC address of the wire...
Page 66 - Configuring the Firewall
64 65 64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Configuring the Firewall Your router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service (DoS) • IP with zero ...
Page 67 - Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 67 66 Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings the Virtual servers function will allow you to route external (internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FtP server (Port 21), or other applications through your router to your internal n...
Page 68 - Setting Client IP Filters
66 67 66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Setting Client IP Filters the router can be configured to restrict access to the internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times . restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple compu...
Page 69 - NOT; protected from hacker attacks .
68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 69 68 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) the dmZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall . this may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video c...
Page 70 - Using Dynamic DNS; service is ideal for a home website, file server, or
68 69 68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Using Dynamic DNS the dynamic dNs service allows you to alias a dynamic iP address to a static host name in any of the many domains dyndNs .org offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on th...
Page 71 - Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client; enter your dyndNs .org user name in the “user Name” field
70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 71 70 Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with dyndNs .org’s free update service before using this feature . once you have your registration, follow the directions below . 1. enter your dyndNs .org user name in the “user ...
Page 72 - Blocking an ICMP Ping; to turn off the ping response, select “Block iCmP Ping”
70 71 70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the internet . By pinging a specific iP address and receiving a response from the iP address, a hacker can determine that something of inter...
Page 73 - Utilities
72 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 73 72 Utilities the “utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the router and perform certain administrative functions .
Page 74 - Restarting the Router; delete any of your configuration settings .; Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation; Click the “Restart
74 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 75 74 Restarting the Router sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the router if it begins working improperly . restarting or rebooting the router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings . Restarting the Router to Restore Normal O...
Page 75 - Restoring Factory Default Settings; Click the “restore
74 75 74 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Restoring Factory Default Settings using this option will restore all of the settings in the router to the factory (default) settings . it is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults . 1. Click the ...
Page 76 - Saving a Current Configuration; Click “save” . A window
76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 77 76 Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature . saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed . it is recommended that you back up your current conf...
Page 77 - When the save is; Restoring a Previous Configuration; Click “Browse” . A
76 77 76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section 3. When the save is complete, you will see this window . Click “Close” . the configuration is now saved . Restoring a Previous Configuration this option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration . 1. Click “Browse” . A win...
Page 78 - A reminder window
78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 79 78 2. You will be asked if you want to continue . Click “oK” . 3. A reminder window will appear . it will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete . Click “oK” . 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen . When the...
Page 79 - Updating the Firmware; Checking for a New Version of Firmware; the “Check Firmware”
78 79 78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Updating the 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 may have existed . When Belkin releases new firmware, you can down...
Page 80 - Downloading a New Version of Firmware; to download the new version of firmware, click “download” .
80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 81 80 Downloading a New Version of Firmware if you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below: 1. to download the new version of firmware, click “download” . 2. A window w...
Page 81 - Updating the Router’s Firmware; In the “Firmware
80 81 80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close” . the downloa...
Page 82 - the “update Firmware”
82 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 83 82 3. the “update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected . Click “update” . 5. You will see one more message . this message tells you that the router may not respond for as long as one minute as th...
Page 83 - Changing System Settings; Setting or Changing the Administrator Password; only one computer can be logged into the router’s advanced
82 83 82 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section Changing System Settings the “system settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NAt function of the router . Setting or Changing the Administrato...
Page 84 - Setting the Time and Time Zone; Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin router,; MAKE
84 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 85 84 Setting the Time and Time Zone the router keeps time by connecting to a simple Network time Protocol (sNtP) server . this allows the router to synchronize the system clock to the global internet . the synchronized clock in the router is used to re...
Page 86 - Enabling/Disabling UPnP
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 87 86 Enabling/Disabling UPnP uPnP (universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin router . it is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are uPnP-...
Page 87 - Manually Configuring Network Settings; Pull down the Apple menu . select “Control Panels” and
87 86 Manually Configuring Network Settings section set up the computer that is connected to the Adsl modem First using these steps . You can also use these steps to add computers to your router after the router has been set up to connect to the internet . Manually Configuring Network Settings in Ma...
Page 88 - Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X; Click on the “system Preferences” icon .
88 Manually Configuring Network Settings 89 88 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “system Preferences” icon . 2. select “Network” (1) from the “system Preferences” menu . 3. select “Built-in ethernet” (2) next to “show” in the Network menu . (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Page 89 - Select the “TCP/IP” tab; Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
88 89 88 Manually Configuring Network Settings section 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 to configure your rou...
Page 90 - Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT
90 Manually Configuring Network Settings 91 90 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT ® , or XP 1. Click “start”, “settings”, then “Control Panel” . 2. double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP) . 3. right-click on ...
Page 91 - Select “TCP/IP Settings” for your installed network adapter. You
90 91 90 Manually Configuring Network Settings section Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. right-click on “my Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu . 2. Select “TCP/IP Settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following w...
Page 92 - Recommended Web Browser Settings; Microsoft; start your web browser . select “tools” then “internet options” .
92 Recommended Web Browser Settings 93 92 in most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings . if you are having trouble accessing the internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section ....
Page 93 - make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed; Netscape; start Netscape . Click on “edit” then “Preferences” .
92 93 92 Recommended Web Browser Settings section 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” . Click “oK” . then click “oK” again in the “internet options” page . Netscape...
Page 94 - Troubleshooting; Assistant CD does not automatically start.
94 Troubleshooting 95 94 Assistant CD does not automatically start. if the Cd-rom does not start the Assistant software automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the Cd drive . 1. If the Assistant software’s Welcome screen does not appear wi...
Page 95 - Assistant software cannot connect my Router to the Internet.
94 95 94 Troubleshooting section 2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “router” Display is on. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet. 3. Ensure that you h...
Page 96 - The Assistant software completed installation, but my web
96 Troubleshooting 97 96 • The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ADSL” icon on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” icon is blinking. if you cannot connect to the internet, and the “Adsl” icon is blinking, ...
Page 98 - The Assistant software completed, but my web browser
98 Troubleshooting 99 98 • The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ADSL” icon on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” icon is solid. 1. If the “ADSL” icon is blinking, and the “internet” icon is solid, but you are unable ...
Page 99 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
98 99 98 Troubleshooting section I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. if you are unable to connect to the internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router. They should be as follows: • The “router” icon should be on. • The “radio wave” ...
Page 100 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name
100 Troubleshooting 101 100 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. if the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2...
Page 101 - Changing the wireless channel; —depending on local wireless traffic; Limiting the wireless transmit rate; —limiting the wireless transmit
100 101 100 Troubleshooting section • My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is poor.• Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and ...
Page 102 - I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP); if you are configuring the router from a computer with
102 Troubleshooting 103 102 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router. 1. Log into your Router. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router. (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” b...
Page 104 - to use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded; for the following products:
104 Troubleshooting 105 104 Do Belkin products support WPA?Note: to use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it . At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from microsoft . this patch works only with the Win...
Page 105 - I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA)
104 105 104 Troubleshooting section I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network. Clients must use the same key that the router uses . For instance, if the key is “smith Family Network Key” in the router, the clients m...
Page 106 - I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and; Supported Operating Systems:
106 Troubleshooting 107 106 I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. if you are not using a Belkin Wireless desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file f...
Page 107 - select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to
106 107 106 Troubleshooting section 3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. 4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Administration”. Note: select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to...
Page 108 - Wireless Comparison Chart
108 Troubleshooting 109 108 Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 802 .11b G (802 .11g) G P lu s (8 02 .1 1g w it h H sm ) G Plus mimo (8 02 .1 1g w it h mimo mr C) N1 mimo (draft 802 .11n with mimo ) Speed* 11Mbps link rate/baseline 5x faster than 802.11b* 10x faster than 802 .11b* 10x fast...
Page 109 - Free Tech Support
108 109 108 Troubleshooting section Free Tech Support * You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin.com through the tech-support area . if you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below* . *local rates apply Country Numbe...
Page 110 - Information; Modifications; • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
110 Information 111 110 Modifications the FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin international, inc ., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .Canada-industry Canada (iC) the wireless radio of th...
Page 111 - Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
110 111 110 Information section Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin international, inc . (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workma...
Page 113 - EC Declaration of Conformity; Declaration
112 113 112 Information section EC Declaration of Conformity to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE0560 Manufacturer : BELKIN LTD, EXPRESS BUSINESS PARK, SHIPTON WAY ,RUSHDEN NN10 6GL ENGLAND Representative : Be lkin Ltd (residing in the EC holding the TCF) Product / Apparatus : N1 VISION MODEM ROUTER ...