Belkin Pre-N - Manual

3 Knowing your Router 3 The Router is designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. Front ...

5 4 Knowing your Router 5 4 Knowing your Router 3. WLAN Status LED The WLAN Status LED is solid GREEN when you enable the wireless LAN function. It flashes when the Router is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly. OFF WLAN is off Green WLAN is up and connected Green - blinking When transmitted o...

5 Knowing your Router 5 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Back Panel 6. DSL Line This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port. 7. Ethernet Ports The Ether net ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond ...

7 6 Connecting your Router 7 6 Connecting your Router Positioning your Router Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and perf...

7 Connecting your Router 7 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting your Computers 1. Power off your computers and networking equipment. 2. Connect your computer to one of the YELLOW RJ45 ports on the rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers” by using an Ether net networking...

9 8 Connecting your Router 9 8 Connecting your Router Connecting your ADSL Line Connection for the Router to the ADSL line varies by country and region. Typically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built-in splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone service on the ...

11 10 11 10 Powering Up your Router 1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Router power-input plug labeled “Power”.Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied power adapter to prevent damage to the Router. 2. After connecting the power adapter and the power source is turned...

11 Setting Up your Computers 11 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default setting in mo...

13 Setting Up your Computers 13 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem by 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 Inter net. Manually Config...

15 Setting Up your Computers 15 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 Ether net” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. (1) (2...

17 Setting Up your Computers 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 Inter net or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your bro...

19 Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Running the Setup Wizard 1. You can access the web-based management user interface of the Router using the Inter net browser on a computer connected to the Router. Type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything el...

23 22 23 22 7. Double-check the settings shown on the following screen. You can click “Back” to change the settings or click “Next” to confirm Note: You can always restart the Setup Wizard or use the Navigation Menu on the left to change your setting. Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard

23 Manually Configuring your Router 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User Interface The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page. 1. Q...

25 24 Manually Configuring your Router 25 24 Manually Configuring your Router take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password. When you are logged into the Router, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes, you can log out of the Router by c...

25 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 25 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will t...

27 26 Manually Configuring your Router 27 26 Manually Configuring your Router (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your br...

27 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 27 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The ...

29 28 Manually Configuring your Router 29 28 Manually Configuring your Router DHCP Client List 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 o...

29 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 29 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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• PP...

31 30 Manually Configuring your Router 31 30 Manually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether net) is the standard method of connecting networked devices. It requires a user name and password to access the network of your I...

31 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 31 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network together. The Router will obtain an I...

33 32 Manually Configuring your Router 33 32 Manually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP (IPoA) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”, which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to the Inter net. 1. WAN IP Address – Ent...

33 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 33 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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. I...

35 34 Manually Configuring your Router 35 34 Manually Configuring your Router Wireless The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating channel, and encryption security settings. Channel and ...

35 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 35 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of ...

37 36 Manually Configuring your Router 37 36 Manually Configuring your Router 4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your router can operate in either two different wireless modes: • 802.11b & 802.11g- Choose this option if you plan to have wireless clients of both 802.11b and 802.11g connect to your...

37 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 37 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Encryption/Security Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data fr...

39 38 Manually Configuring your Router 39 38 Manually Configuring your Router 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, 128Bit WEP was developed as a more secure method of encryption. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-...

41 40 Manually Configuring your Router 41 40 Manually Configuring your Router Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security tur ned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same N...

41 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 41 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 t...

43 42 Manually Configuring your Router 43 42 Manually Configuring your Router WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of...

43 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 43 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the ...

45 44 Manually Configuring your Router 45 44 Manually Configuring your Router Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By de...

47 46 Manually Configuring your Router 47 46 Manually Configuring your Router Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA—Radius server)”. 2. For Encryption...

49 48 Manually Configuring your Router 49 48 Manually Configuring your Router Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and confi...

49 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 49 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA (with radius server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless N...

51 50 Manually Configuring your Router 51 50 Manually Configuring your Router Important: You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site. Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP Profession...

51 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 51 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up. 7. Type in your encryption key in th...

53 52 Manually Configuring your Router 53 52 Manually Configuring your Router 1 Wireless channels must match between Router and AP. 2 Security settings (WEP) must match between Router and AP. 3 If MAC filtering is enabled, user must be sure to add the WLAN MAC address(es) of the Router/AP in order t...

53 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 53 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Virtual Servers Virtual servers allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other appl...

55 54 Manually Configuring your Router 55 54 Manually Configuring your Router Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times. To restrict Inter net access to a single computer for example, enter a name of...

55 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 55 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Inter net application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to un...

57 56 Manually Configuring your Router 57 56 Manually Configuring your Router Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restart Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins wo...

57 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 57 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK” to restart your Route...

59 58 Manually Configuring your Router 59 58 Manually Configuring your Router Saving/Backup Current Settings 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 ba...

59 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 59 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restore Previous Settings This option will allow ...

61 60 Manually Configuring your Router 61 60 Manually Configuring your Router Firmware Update 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...

61 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 61 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and tur n on and...

63 62 Manually Configuring your Router 63 62 Manually Configuring your Router 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 Inter net. The synchronized clock in ...

63 Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 63 Manually Configuring your Router se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Click on the “Apply Changes” button to save your settings. Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by ...

65 Troubleshooting 65 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Problem: My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router. Solution: 1. Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Router, and you have the same security settings on the clients such as WPA or WEP encryption. 2. Make sure the di...

67 66 Troubleshooting 67 66 Troubleshooting Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?Yes, my network name is listed—go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly, but my network name is listed”.No, my network name is not listed—go to the t...

67 Troubleshooting 67 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”. 2. Using a computer that is ...

69 68 Troubleshooting 69 68 Troubleshooting Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows...

71 70 Troubleshooting 71 70 Troubleshooting 5. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”. 6. Ensure the check box “The key is provided for me automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box ...

73 72 Troubleshooting 73 72 Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network. Solution: Clients must use the same key that the wireless router or access point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Family N...

73 Troubleshooting 73 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card. 4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Proper...

75 Troubleshooting 75 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wireless Comparison Chart Wir eless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pr e-N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps Fr equency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2...

77 76 Technical Support Information 77 76 Technical Support Information Technical Support For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.com/networking or contact: US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 ...

77 77 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 Appendixes 9 8 10 Appendix A: Glossary IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the I...

79 78 Appendixes 79 78 Appendixes 3. You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Inter net. To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the spaces provided. After you have typed in your information, click “Apply Changes”. After you appl...

79 Appendixes 79 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ESSID Broadcast Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a feature known as site survey. It scans the air for any available network and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the survey. This occurs if ...

81 80 Appendixes 81 80 Appendixes Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Inter net, email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. MAC Address Filtering The MAC ...

81 Appendixes 81 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for more security, you can set a password from your Router’s web-based user interface. Keep your password in a safe place as you will need this passw...

83 82 Appendixes 83 82 Appendixes UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to opera...

83 Appendixes 83 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concer ned that your network is not operat...

85 84 Appendixes 85 84 Appendixes If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Wireless Router or access point). 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after a...

85 Appendixes 85 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPN...

87 Information 87 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 a manner that the potential for human contact during n...

89 88 Information 89 88 Information • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...

89 Information 89 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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...