Page 2 - User Manual; N1 Wireless
User Manual F5D8231-4ei N1 Wireless Router Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way, Rushden NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V. Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax Belkin GmbH Hanebergst...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Placement of your N1 Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Introduction
2 Introduction 1 2 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless 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 be sure to read...
Page 6 - tio; Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO)
2 Introduction 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c tio n Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Wireless 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, ...
Page 7 - Placement of your N1 Wireless Router; Important Factors for Placement and Setup; While some of the items listed below can affect network; Router Placement; Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
4 3 Introduction 4 3 Introduction Placement of your N1 Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, you...
Page 8 - Avoid Obstacles and Interference; • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your; Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
4 Introduction Introduction 4 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c tio n 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators• Washers and/or ...
Page 10 - or call Belkin Technical Support at:
6 Introduction Introduction 6 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c tio n For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: Country Number AUSTRIA 08 - 20 20 07 66 CZECH REPUBLIC 23 900 04 06 DENMARK 701 22 4...
Page 12 - Product Overview; Support for VPN Pass-Through; Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000 and
8 Product Overview 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c tio n 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 t...
Page 13 - Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point; NOTE; MAC Address Filtering
Product Overview 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 typically lowe...
Page 14 - Knowing your Router
Package Contents • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cabl...
Page 15 - A. Wireless Security
12 11 Knowing your Router 12 11 Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONTof the Router to provide you with information a...
Page 16 - E. Wireless Status
12 Knowing your Router 12 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D. Router/Power Status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon become...
Page 17 - H. Connections to Wired Computers
14 13 Knowing your Router 14 13 Knowing your Router H. Connections to Wired Computers - Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 throug...
Page 18 - i. Resetting the Router; Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.
14 Knowing your Router 14 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory def...
Page 19 - Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
16 15 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 15 Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin N1 Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual • Network Status Di...
Page 20 - Connecting and Configuring your Router; Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installa-; Plug in your modem’s power cord.
16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 16 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installa- tion Guide (QIG) A. Unplug your modem’s power cord. Put the Router next to the modem. Raise the Router’s antennas. B. Locate the networking cable that connects your ...
Page 21 - Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is
18 17 Connecting and Configuring your Router 18 17 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Soft-ware A. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your compu...
Page 22 - Confirmation Screen
18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 18 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 ...
Page 23 - Verifying Hardware Connections
20 19 Connecting and Configuring your Router 20 19 Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. 1.3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Se...
Page 24 - Configuring the Router
20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 20 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the one on the left. Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxe...
Page 25 - Checking Internet Connection
22 21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 22 21 Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.6 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 Belkin Router. You will see the Con...
Page 26 - Congratulations
22 Connecting and Configuring your Router 22 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. Congratulations Once you have veri...
Page 27 - Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the
24 23 Alter nate Setup Method 24 23 Alter nate Setup Method 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 Us...
Page 28 - Alter nate Setup Method; Logging into the Router
24 Alter nate Setup Method 24 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 o...
Page 30 - Internet Settings
26 Alter nate Setup Method 26 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 separa...
Page 31 - Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Inter-; on the left side of the screen. Select
28 27 Alter nate Setup Method 28 27 Alter nate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Inter- net 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 v...
Page 32 - Setting your Connection Type; next to your connection type and then clicking “Next”
28 Alter nate Setup Method 28 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . (2)...
Page 33 - Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection; . If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you; Change WAN MAC Address
30 29 Alter nate Setup Method 30 29 Alter nate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete th...
Page 34 - . After you apply the changes, the Internet Status; ISP Gateway Address; Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.; My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address
30 Alter nate Setup Method 30 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting your Internet Service Provider (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, ...
Page 35 - Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
32 31 Alter nate Setup Method 32 31 Alter nate Setup Method Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your...
Page 37 - Service IP Address; Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.
34 33 Alter nate Setup Method 34 33 Alter nate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. ...
Page 38 - Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.
34 Alter nate Setup Method 34 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Connection ID (optional) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disconnect after X.... The “Disconnect” feature is us...
Page 39 - Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra
36 35 Alter nate Setup Method 36 35 Alter nate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra ® BigPond User [Australia Only]. Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (1) will automa...
Page 40 - User Decide Login Server Manually; , you may manually enter the login; Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings; should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific
36 Alter nate Setup Method 36 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State” drop-down menu (1) , you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide l...
Page 41 - Cloning your MAC Address; . Click “Apply Changes”; Entering a Specific MAC Address; and click “Apply Changes”
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 and only let that particular comput...
Page 42 - You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.; Viewing the LAN Settings; Clicking on the header of the LAN tab; Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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 Router’s home page in your browser window. Viewing the LAN Settings C...
Page 43 - Changing LAN Settings
40 39 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 40 39 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)(2) (4) (5) (6) (3) 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Rout...
Page 44 - Local Domain Name
40 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 40 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 n...
Page 45 - Viewing the DHCP Client List Page; of; Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
42 41 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 42 41 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 to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (...
Page 46 - Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID); and click “Apply Changes”
42 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 42 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 si...
Page 47 - 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; Off
44 43 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 44 43 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 s...
Page 48 - Using the Bandwidth Switch; There are several modes available:
44 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 44 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 i...
Page 49 - Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
46 45 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 46 45 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 netwo...
Page 50 - WPA2 Requirements; In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers
46 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 46 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 U...
Page 52 - Make sure your wireless computers are updated; Setting WPA Security; To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be
48 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 48 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 ca...
Page 53 - From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK
50 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 50 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA-PSK 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”. 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients t...
Page 54 - Setting WEP Encryption
50 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 50 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 ne...
Page 55 - Using a Hexadecimal Key; Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit
52 51 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 52 51 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 digit...
Page 56 - Using the Access Point Mode; This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 52 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharin...
Page 57 - Setting MAC Address Control; This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be
54 53 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 54 53 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 wirele...
Page 58 - Setting up an Allow Access List
54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 54 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 i...
Page 59 - Configuring the Firewall
56 55 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 56 55 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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) • D...
Page 60 - Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 56 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 ...
Page 61 - Setting Client IP Filters
58 57 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 58 57 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 other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a...
Page 63 - Using Dynamic DNS; Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client
60 59 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 60 59 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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...
Page 64 - Blocking an ICMP Ping; To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping”; Utilities
60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 60 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 th...
Page 65 - Restarting the Router; NOT; Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation; Click the “Restart
62 61 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 62 61 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 settin...
Page 66 - Restoring Factory Default Settings; Click the “Restore
62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 62 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 def...
Page 67 - Saving a Current Configuration; Click “Save”. A window
64 63 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 64 63 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 r...
Page 68 - When the save is; Restoring a Previous Configuration; Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the
64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 64 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1....
Page 69 - You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.
66 65 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 66 65 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 coun...
Page 70 - Updating the Firmware; Checking for a New Version of Firmware; The “Check Firmware”
66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 66 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 fi...
Page 71 - Downloading a New Version of Firmware; To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.
68 67 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 68 67 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 versio...
Page 72 - Updating the Router’s Firmware; In the “Firmware
68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 68 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Se...
Page 73 - The “Update Firmware”
70 69 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 70 69 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. Yo...
Page 74 - Changing System Settings; Setting or Changing the Administrator Password; Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s advanced
70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 70 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Chan...
Page 75 - Setting the Time and Time Zone; Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router,
72 71 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 72 71 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 s...
Page 76 - This advanced feature should be employed by advanced
72 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 72 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” feature. The default access port is set to port 80. Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Addr...
Page 78 - Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x; Manually Configuring Network Settings
Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL 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 Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Se...
Page 79 - Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X; Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
76 75 Manually Configuring Network Settings 76 75 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters 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 Net...
Page 80 - Select the “TCP/IP” tab
76 Manually Configuring Network Settings 76 Manually Configuring Network Settings s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 mak...
Page 81 - Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
78 77 Manually Configuring Network Settings 78 77 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” ic...
Page 83 - Microsoft; Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
80 79 Recommended Web Browser Settings 80 79 Recommended Web Browser Settings 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 rec...
Page 84 - Recommended Web Browser Settings; Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed; Netscape; Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.
80 Recommended Web Browser Settings 80 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Opti...
Page 85 - Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start.
82 81 Troubleshooting 82 81 Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Setup Assistant Welcome screen do...
Page 86 - Troubleshooting; Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet
82 Troubleshooting 82 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “router” LED is on; it should be solid BLUE. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugg...
Page 87 - The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web; Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router
84 83 Troubleshooting 84 83 Troubleshooting • The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “modem” LED is ...
Page 88 - If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” LED is on,
84 Troubleshooting 84 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking. 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem...
Page 89 - The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser; If the “modem” LED is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid,
86 85 Troubleshooting 86 85 Troubleshooting • The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my Router is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid. 1. If the “modem” LED is blinking, and the “internet” LED is solid, but y...
Page 90 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
86 Troubleshooting 86 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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. If you’re using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as f...
Page 91 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network; Click on the correct network name in the “Available; I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network; Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the
88 87 Troubleshooting 88 87 Troubleshooting 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 N...
Page 92 - My wireless network performance is inconsistent.; Changing the wireless channel
88 Troubleshooting 88 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • 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 m...
Page 93 - I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy; Log into your Router.
90 89 Troubleshooting 90 89 Troubleshooting 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 o...
Page 95 - for the following products:
92 91 Troubleshooting 92 91 Troubleshooting 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 onl...
Page 96 - I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access
92 Troubleshooting 92 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Rou...
Page 97 - I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and; The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
94 93 Troubleshooting 94 93 Troubleshooting 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 so...
Page 99 - Wireless Comparison Chart
96 95 Troubleshooting 96 95 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart W ir e le ss T e c h n o lo g y 80 2. 11 b G (8 02 .1 1g ) G P lu s (8 02 .1 1g w it h H S M ) G P lu s M IM O (8 02 .1 1g w it h M IM O M R C ) N 1 M IM O (d ra ft 8 02 .1 1n w it h M IM O ) S p e e d * 11Mbps link rate/baseline ...
Page 100 - Technical Support; You can find technical support information at; networking; . If you want to contact technical support by phone,
96 Troubleshooting 96 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/ networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Country Number AUSTRIA 08 - 20 20 07 66 CZECH REPUBLIC 23 900 04 06 DENMARK 701 22 403 F...
Page 101 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR; Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
98 97 Information 98 97 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8231-4 to which this declaration relates, comp...
Page 102 - Information; Modifications
98 Information 98 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wir...
Page 103 - Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
100 99 Information 100 99 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period ...
Page 104 - How state law relates to the warranty.
100 Information 100 s e c tio n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it...
