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    Wireless Pre-N Router Share your high-speed connection without cables User Manual ���� F5D8230-4
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    Point Mode 54 Setting MAC Address Control 55 Configuring the Firewall 57 Using the Dynamic DNS 61 Restarting the Router 64 Updating the Firmware 69 7 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 77 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 82 9 How to Set Up your Network to Operate with AOL® for
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    to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless 3 Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your 4 Belkin Home Network to: • Share
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    11 products that boosts throughput to 100Mbps. The element that makes Belkin's Pre-N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin's Pre-N MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes
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    section Introduction To exploit the benefits the virtual wires offer, MIMO uses multiple, 1 spatially separated antennas. MIMO encodes a high-speed data stream across multiple antennas. Each antenna carries a separate, 2 lower-speed stream. Multipath virtual wires are utilized to send the
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    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, they will not prohibit your wireless
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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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    's user manual), and . See your network card's user guide for more information. These guidelines should cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure connections broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many
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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 US: 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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    of features that make your new Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router an ideal solution for needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). LED , Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP
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    video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. 6 Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will Manual (see page 24) 9
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    your network. Unlike similar access-control products, Belkin Parental Control is built into our Router, never be charged a per-computer fee for the service. Your Router comes with a free six-month network (refer to your Parental Control User Manual for more information). MAC Address Filtering For
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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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    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 LED indicators are easily visible on the TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. Top
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    section Knowing your Router 1. Power/Ready 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 4 OFF Wireless network is OFF Green Wireless network is ready 5 Blinking Indicates wireless activity 6 3.
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    Knowing your Router Rear Panel (6) (9) (10) (7) (8) 6. Power Jack - GRAY Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack 7. 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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    section Knowing your Router 8. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) - GREEN 1 This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem 2 to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may
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    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 RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port
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    ROUTER AT THIS TIME. • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM 8 • The Router • The Router Power Supply 9 • Category 5 Networking Cable • This User Manual 10 3. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on 11 your computer. 4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into
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    Connecting and Configuring your Router Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard's welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click "
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    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 connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer. Unplug this cable from the computer and
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    networking port on your computer. Click "Next" to continue. 2.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router. Plug the 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
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    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 the Internet, then type that same user name and password
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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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    . 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 Router any time you want
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    Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to
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    your connections. 5 6 7 Step 2 Set your Computer's Network Settings to Work 8 with a DHCP Server 9 See the section in this User Manual called "Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings" for directions. 10 11 Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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    time. The default login timeout is 10 minutes. This can be changed from one to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this 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
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    Alternate Setup Method section (10) (2) (5) (4) (3) 1 2 3 4 (6) 5 (1) 6 (7) 7 (9) (8) 8 9 1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router's advanced UI pages by 10 clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs
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    Alternate Setup Method (10) (2) (5) (4) (3) (1) (8) (9) (6) (7) 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
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    clicking on the links or by clicking on the "Internet/WAN" Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen. 5 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
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    Provider (ISP) The "Internet/WAN" tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP's system provided you have correctly configured the Router's settings for your ISP's connection
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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 clicking the button 2 (1) next to your connection type and then clicking "Next" (2). 3 4 5 (1) 6 7 8 (2)
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    Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer's MAC address through this link. (1) (2) (3)
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    section 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
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    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 home or small office that doesn't require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Your connection type is
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    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 to the MTU setting 7 can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the
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    Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs 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
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    the Router 7 to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute. 8 9 10 11 37
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    server IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to "User Decide Login Server Manually" (4) and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). When you have entered all of your
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    placing a check in the box next to "User 4 Decide Login Server Manually" and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). 5 Setting 6 translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like "www.belkin.com" to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require 7 you to enter
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    that particular 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 to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network. 40
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    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 Address" page. Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click "Apply Changes" 5 (3) to save the changes
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    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
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    (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 2. Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason
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    can be turned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off 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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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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 2 the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and
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    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_" followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router's wireless modes. There are three modes. 2 802.11g-Only Mode 3 Setting the Router to this mode will allow only Pre-N and 802.11g-compliant devices to join the network,
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    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 select a channel if you wish; however, it is recommended to use the auto channel mode. To change the channel, select the channel from the drop
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    11b traffic in the operating environment. If you are using 7 a mix of Belkin Pre-N Wireless Cards and 802.11b or 802.11g cards on your network, performance is 10 not affected by this setting. QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration 11 QoS prioritizes important data on your network such as
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    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, you will need
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    Interface 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
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    Note to Mac users: The "Passphrase" option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select "128-bit WEP" or "64-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP
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    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 to see which version you are using. If
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network Access Point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode,
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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. 2 Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting up a Deny Access List The "Deny Access" list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. 1. Select the "Deny" radio button (2)
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    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 4 • Smurf Attack • TCP Null Scan 5 • SYN flood • UDP flooding 6 • Tear Drop Attack • ICMP defect 7 • RIP
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    Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21 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
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    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 computers. 3 4 5 6 7 8 To restrict
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    allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected
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    make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you're at work. Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no matter how often your ISP IP address. You can also do this manually by clicking the "Update Dynamic DNS" button (4). (1) (2) (3) (4) 61
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced 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
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    "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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    section Using the Web-Based 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
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    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 location where
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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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    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 countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown
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    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 update website and
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    , you will see a screen 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
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    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 9 Update" page, click "Browse". A window will open that
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    that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted. Click "OK". 6. 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
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    section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing System Settings The "System Settings" page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote 2 management, and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router. 3 Setting or Changing the
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    on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself. Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router's settings from anywhere on
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    the computers on your 5 network will not be able to access the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect your firewall functions. 6 7 and-Play) is yet another advanced feature 9 offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of
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    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 perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose to
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    . You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect 2 to the Internet. Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings in Mac OS up 3 to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select "Control Panels" and 4 select "TCP/IP". 2. You will see
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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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    is NOT selected. 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
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    Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click "Start", "Settings", then "Control Panel". 2. Double-click on the "Network and dial-up connections"
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    Configuring Network Settings section Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1 1. Right-click on "My Network Neighborhood" and select "Properties" 2 from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "TCP/IP
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    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 recommended settings in this section. Internet
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    Recommended Web Browser Settings 1 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 2 click "OK" again in the "Internet Options" page. 3 4 5 6 7 8
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    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 for setup instructions. If you have either AOL Cable or the AOL BYOA service, please go to the "Directions for AOL Cable Users" section of this guide, on
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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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    How to Set Up your Network 9. The "Select a Parental 1 Controls setting" window will appear. 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
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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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    Users: 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
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    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 Changes". 9. Click on the "Home" link at the top of the screen. The
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    names you created in STEP 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact 4 AOL's technical support department. 5 AOL DSL Network Configuration 6 7 8 9 10 11 section 91
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    Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your AOL service. AOL DSL Users STEP 2: Configure your computers with the new AOL 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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    How to Set Up your Network 8. The "Choose a password" 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
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    steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL and 5 that will be connected to your Belkin Router. When you are finished 6 adding screen names, go to Step 2. 7 8 Step 2 Configure the AOL software, contact AOL's 11 technical support department. Network Configuration section 95
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    Troubleshooting Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start. Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy labeled "EasyInstall.exe". 4. If the Easy Install Wizard still does not start, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings" (page 77) of this User
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    Troubleshooting Problem: 1 Easy Install Wizard turned on. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of 8 your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow titled "Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings" for installation steps. section 97
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    Troubleshooting Problem: Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the
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    Troubleshooting completing these steps, please contact Belkin 4 Technical Support. 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer. 5 Problem: 6 • The Easy ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router's connection type is configured to
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    Troubleshooting Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn't work. • I properly when it is 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
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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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    Troubleshooting Problem: I can't connect to the Internet a range or interference 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 completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 102
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    Troubleshooting Problem: 1 • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. 2 • Data transfer is sometimes slow. • Signal the 11 section on page 48 entitled "Changing the Wireless Channel" for instructions on how to choose other channels. Limiting the wireless transmit rate-Limiting the
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    Troubleshooting Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the more assistance, see your wireless card's user manual. Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Solution 1. Log into your Wireless
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    Troubleshooting users: Original Apple Airport® products support 64- 3 bit encryption only. Apple Airport 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit -bit encryption. 5 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 6 security on a Belkin client card Solution:
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    128-bit key 8. Click "OK", and then "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
  • Belkin F5D8230-4_V2000 | User Manual - Page 109
    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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    Troubleshooting 3. Under the " 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 systems are not supported at this time. You also need to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that
  • Belkin F5D8230-4_V2000 | User Manual - Page 111
    Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems: 1 • Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition 2 1. Under server) if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication 8 server such as a radius server. Please consult your network administrator
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    Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very
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    Troubleshooting 1 Wireless Comparison Chart 2 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N Wireless Technology 802.11b 3 4 Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps Common Common Common 5 household household household Frequency devices such devices such devices such 6 as cordless
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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 F5D8230-4 radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
  • Belkin F5D8230-4_V2000 | User Manual - Page 116
    for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by
  • Belkin F5D8230-4_V2000 | User Manual - Page 117
    2 repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be 3 required. This warranty does not apply if the product has been
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    Information Wi-FI® Interoperability Certificate 116
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    Wireless Pre-N Router Belkin Tech Support US: 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 800-223-5546 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 Tel: 310-898-1100 Fax: 310-898-1111 Belkin Ltd. Express
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