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Wireless Pre-N Router Share Share your broadband Wider Internet connection User Manual �� F5D8230-4
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the Wireless Network Settings 46 Setting WPA Security 51 Setting WEP Encryption 52 Using the Access Point Mode 54 Setting MAC Address Control 55 Configuring the Firewall 57 Using Dynamic DNS 61 Utilities 63 Restarting the Router 64 Updating the Firmware 69 7 Manually Configuring
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now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range 11 Easy installation - Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy Expansion
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Revolutionary 108Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMO Your Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router uses a new smart antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). MIMO is a smart antenna technique that increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking
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antennas. Each antenna carries a separate, 2 lower-speed stream. Multipath virtual wires are utilized to send the lower-speed streams simultaneously. 3 Wireless is not as well-behaved as a bundle of wires. Each signal transmitted in a multipath environment travels multiple routes. This makes
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try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the Router (or Access Point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance
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. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router (or Access Point) to channel 11. See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary
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the maximum possible area with your 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, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is
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section Introduction For more information regarding our networking products, visit our 1 website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 2 USA: 877-736-5771 3 310-898-1100 ext.2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 4 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546
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having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT
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your Router will be up and running on the Internet. Note: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see
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. Your Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router has an integrated web content filter that allows you to block unwanted or offensive web content before it makes it to your network. Unlike similar access-control products, Belkin Parental Control is built into our Router, so there is no software to install on any
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section Knowing your Router Package Contents 1 • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD 3 • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 4 • User Manual 5 System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a
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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 TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. Top Panel The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of
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Power LED 1 Indicates that power is applied to the Router 2 OFF Router is OFF ON Router is powered ON 3 2. Wireless: Wireless Network LED 4 OFF Wireless network is OFF Green Wireless network is ready 5 Blinking Indicates wireless activity 6 3. Internet LED This LED lights in GREEN
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Knowing your Router Rear Panel (8) (6) (7) (5) 5. Power Jack - GRAY Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack 6. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking
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You can also restore the factory default settings by using the "Reset" 5 button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password. 6 (a) Resetting the Router Push and release the "Reset" button. The lights on the Router 7 will momentarily flash. When the
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the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an
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The Router • The Router Power Supply • Category 5 Networking Cable 8 • This User Manual 9 1.3 Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. 10 Windows User: Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Network Setup Utility screen
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you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click "Next" when you are ready to move on. Progress Screen Easy Install will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Each
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one later. 6 7 8 Step 2 Hardware Setup - Connect the Router to your Modem and computer 9 The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your 10 computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 11 2.1 This step instructs you to locate the cable
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supply into an empty power outlet. Click "Next" to continue. 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install Wizard software on your computer's screen for more details. Click "Next" to continue. 20
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you to type in your user name and password. If your connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. 9 Your user name and password is 10 provided to you by your Internet Service Provider. If you have to type in a user name and password 11 to connect to
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Connecting and Configuring your Router 3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click "Next" if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click "Next" to continue. Step 4 Configuring
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to the Internet. Now you can begin 5 surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page. 6 Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your
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Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by 1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled "Internet/WAN". 1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer
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9 See the section in this User Manual called "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for directions. 10 11 Step 3 Configuring the Router 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
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manual titled "Changing the Login Timeout Setting". Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the Router's status and settings. All advanced setup pages
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of the Router. When the indicator says "Connection OK" in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read "no connection" in RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router. 27
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"more info" next to certain sections of each page. 6. LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the "LAN" Quick Navigation
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9. Version Info 6 Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router. 7 10. Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual 8 will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance "LAN > LAN Settings" refers to the "LAN
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require specific settings. Clicking "MAC Address" (C) will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. When you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connection OK" if your Router is set up properly
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section Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type 1 From the "Connection Type" page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by
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Alternate 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 the connection to your ISP. Some
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Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type 1 to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other 2 connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This
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a modem, you may also use PPPoE. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Your connection type is PPPoE if: 1. Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet 2. Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet 3. You have to double
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"Retype Password" box to confirm it. 4 3. Service Name A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if 5 your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank. 4. MTU 6 The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting. Making changes
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Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here. 2. PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the "Retype Password" box to confirm it. 3. Host Name Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here. 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 36
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Setup Method 5. My IP Address 1 Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 2 6 My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address this option and entering "5" into the minute field will cause the Router 7 to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet
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Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond User Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login
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Server Manually" and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). 5 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A "Domain Name Server" is a server located on the Internet that 6 translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like "www.belkin.com" to IP addresses. Many Internet Service
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computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be "seen" by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen
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to your modem before 2 the Router was installed. Click the "Clone" button (1). Click "Apply Changes" (3). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router. 3 Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. 4 You can manually enter one in the "MAC
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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 Clicking on the
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Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 2 3 (1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 6 (4) 7 (5) 8 (6) 9 10 1. IP Address The "IP address" is the internal IP address of the Router. The 11 default IP address is "192.168.2.1". To access the advanced setup
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any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change. 6. Local Domain Name The default setting is "Belkin". You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network
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your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of 2 the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer's network interface 3 card (NIC). Pressing the "Refresh" (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes
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security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an Access Point. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is "Belkin Pre-N_
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out any slower 802.11b devices. 4 802.11g & 802.11b 5 Setting the Router to this mode will let Pre-N-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices to join the network. 6 Off 7 This mode will turn OFF the Router's Access Point, so no wireless devices can join the network. Turning off the
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Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel set your network to channel 6 or below. The auto channel selection mode will choose the clearest channel to operate on when the Router is first powered up. Your Router ships from the factory with the auto channel feature enabled. You can manually
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. If you are using 7 a mix of Belkin Pre-N Wireless Cards and 802.11b or 802.11g cards on Wireless Pre-N performance is 10 not affected by this setting. QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration 11 QoS prioritizes important data on your network such as multimedia content and Voice over IP
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ON or OFF QoS. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called WPA (Wireless Protected Access). It also supports the legacy security standard called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security
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1 Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA. At the time this User 2 Manual was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download. This patch woks only with Windows XP. 3 Your Router
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" to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click "Apply Changes" to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings. 3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to the
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0-9. You will use this key to program the encryption 5 settings on your Router and your wireless computers. 6 7 8 Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit 9 encryption. Please check your product
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to work as a wireless network Access Point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168
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"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 wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network, then click "
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"Deny" radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network. 2. Next, in the "MAC Address" field that is blank (3), type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network, then click "
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the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: 2 • IP Spoofing • Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) 3 • Denial of Service (DoS) • IP with zero length
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. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click "Clear". Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to pass (use a comma
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section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters 1 The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. 2 Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple
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the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks. To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select
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DynDNS.org password in the "Password" field (2). 10 3. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with DynDNS.org in the "Domain Name" field (3). 11 4. Click "Update Dynamic DNS" to update your IP address. Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically
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User Interface 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 interest might be there. The Router can be set
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1 Utilities The "Utilities" screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parental Control 11 See the included Parental Control User Manual for more information on the Parental Control feature. section 63
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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 settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1.
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Advanced User Interface 1 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 2 settings before you restore all of the defaults. 3 1. Click the "Restore Defaults" button
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will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click "Save". A window called "File Download" will open. Click "Save". 2. A window will open that allows you to select the
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. 2 Click "Close". The configuration is 3 now saved. 4 5 6 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 7 8 9 10 1.
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. Click "OK". 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router's configuration will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 68
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User Interface 1 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 2 problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin
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similar to the one below: 1. To download the new version of firmware, click "Download". 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the
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User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. 1 Click "Close". 2 3 4 5 The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, 6 follow the next steps in "Updating the Router's Firmware". 7 Updating the Router's Firmware 8 1. In the "Firmware
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. Click "OK". 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 72
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recommended 5 that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router. 6 7 8 9 Changing the Login Timeout Setting 10 The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's advanced setup interface. The timer
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with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in
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This advanced feature should be employed by advanced 2 users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is 3 the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers
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Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router's advanced interface, the Router will
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"Ethernet" in the "Connect via:" drop-down menu (1). 5 3. Next to "Configure" (2), if "Manually" is selected, your Router will 6 (1) 7 (2) need to be set up for a static 8 IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter 9 this information into
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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. (1) 3. Select "Built-in Ethernet" (2) next to "Show" in the Network menu. (2) (3) (4) 78
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. If it 2 is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 3 5. If "Manually" is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table 4 below. You will need to enter
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4. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click the "Properties" button. The following screen will appear: 5. If "Use the following IP address" (2) is selected, your Router will (1) (2) (3) need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the
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-down menu. 2. Select "TCP/IP Settings" for your installed network adapter. You will 3 see the following window. 4 5 6 7 8 3. If "Specify and IP address" is selected, your Router will need to 9 be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below
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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. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser
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no check marks next to any of the displayed options: "Automatically detect settings", "Use automatic configuration script", and "Use a proxy server". Click " 10 2. In the "Preferences" window, click on "Advanced" then select "Proxies". In the "Proxies" window, select "Direct connection 11 to
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How to set up your network to operate with AOL® for Broadband and your new Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections available-either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, supplied
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How to Set Up your Network 4. In the "Keyword" 1 window, type in "names" then 2 click "Go". 3 4 5 5. You will see the "AOL Screen Names" window. Click 6 "CREATE a Screen Name". 7 8 9 10 6. A window will appear 11 that asks whether the screen name is for a child. If you are
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How to Set Up your Network 7. The "Choose a Screen Name" window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click "Continue". If this screen name is for the Router, the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word Router. For instance "JohnSmithRouter". If the
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If 2 this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of the settings (it 3 doesn't matter which). If this screen name is 4 for a computer, choose the desired setting and click "Continue". 5 6 10. The "Confirm your 7 Settings" window will appear. Select "Accept Controls". 8 9 10
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How to Set Up your Network 11. The "AOL Screen Names" window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-11 to add an additional screen name for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to the Router. When you are
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: Creating new AOL screen names 2 Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL. Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your User Manual. 3 1. Open your web browser. 4 2. In the address bar of your browser, type http://192.168.2.1 and click "Go". You will be directed to the
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How to Set Up your Network 5. In the "User Name" field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router. 6. In the "Password" fields, type in the password you created for the Router's screen name. 7. Leave the "Service Name" field blank. Do not change the MTU setting. 8. Click on "Apply
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Set Up your Network 1 Step 3 AOL DSL Users: Configure your computers with the AOL Screen names you just created 2 This step consists of installing the AOL software screen name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact 4 AOL's technical support department. 5 AOL DSL
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names Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to TCP/IP before proceeding. 1. Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your User Manual. Once the Router is installed properly, go to the next step
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How to Set Up your Network 1 5. You should see the "AOL Screen Names" window. Click "CREATE 2 a Screen Name". 3 4 5 6. A window will appear 6 that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click "Yes" or 7 "No" to answer. 8 9 10 7. The "Choose a Screen 11 Name" window will
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screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click "Continue". 9. The "Select a Parental Controls setting" window will appear. Choose the appropriate setting for this screen name. Click "Continue". 10. The "Confirm your Settings" window will appear. Select "Accept Controls
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How to Set Up your Network 1 11. The "AOL Screen Names" window appears. This window 2 will include all the accounts you have 3 created to this point. 4 12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL and 5 that will be connected to your Belkin Router. When you are
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. If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled "EasyInstall.exe". 4. If the Easy Install Wizard still does not start, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 77) of this User Manual for an alternative setup method). 96
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Troubleshooting Problem: 1 Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router. 2 Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the 3 installation process, please check the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the
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not open automatically, click on the "Troubleshoot" button in the lower, right-hand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window. 2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP's domain may
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IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please refer to the section entitled "Alternate Setup Method" for details on changing this setting. 3. If you have a "PPPoE" connection, your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router's connection
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turned on. 3. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access. If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 100
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Troubleshooting Problem: 1 I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly. 2 Solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless 3 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
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problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Pre-N Router" on page 4 of this User Manual. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is enabled. This setting
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such as walls and metal appliances. Note also that 7 connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router (or Access Point). In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we 8 suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the
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IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. (The Router default is 192.168.2.1, the 802.11g Access Point is 192.168.2.254 ). Log into your router by clicking on the "Login" button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you never set a password
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try 64-bit encryption. 5 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 6 security on a Belkin client card Solution: 7 The client card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or Access Point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or Access Point uses the key
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Apply" to save the settings. For non-Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer for that wireless client card's user manual Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? Solution Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the
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Troubleshooting section Problem: 1 I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router (or Belkin Access Point) for a 2 home network. 3 Solution: 1. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK 4 (no server)". 2. For "
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needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). 6. Click "OK, then "Apply" to save the settings. Problem: I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. Solution: If you are not using
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information. 9 5. Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Date Encryption". This setting will 10 have to be identical to the Wireless Router (or Access Point) that you set up. 6. Type in your encryption key in the "Network Key" box. 11 Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63
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Troubleshooting What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and Pre-N works at 108Mbps. Pre-N,
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Troubleshooting section 1 Wireless Comparison Chart 2 Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N 3 4 Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 600% faster 54Mbps than standard 5 802.11g* Frequency Common household Common household Common household 6 devices such devices such devices such
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You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand:
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Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, 4 F5D8230 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference
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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 wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital
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number has been removed or defaced. 5 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED 6 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
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Wireless Pre-N Router Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin fax © 2005 Belkin Corporation. All