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Enhanced
Wireless Router
User Manual
8820-00034 F6D4230-4
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Tabl E of Con TEn Ts t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46 Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 48 Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting MAC Addres
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InTR od UCTIon t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router (the Router)� Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance� Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router” on the next pa
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InTR od UCTIon t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router Important f actors for Placement and setup • Ensure that your Router’s networking antenna is positioned Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is vertically (toward the ceiling)� to your Router� Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet� • In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close In the same w
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InTR od UCTIon t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3� Cordless Phones 4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours� • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and y
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InTR od UCTIon t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5� secure Connections, VPns, and aol Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power are used where security is important� Secure connections include: management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep� ” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to conn
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PRod UCT oVERVIEW t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Product f eatures In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers� The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network� na T IP address sharing ® Works with both PCs and Mac Computers Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the The Router supports a variety of networking en
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PRod UCT oVERVIEW t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Integrated Enhanced Wireless access Point UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice Enhanced is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are rates of up to 150Mbps� Actual throughput is typically lower than UPnP-compliant� the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment
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Kno WIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop � All of the Package Contents cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility� The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router to provide you with information about network activity and status � • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Netw
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Kno WIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 a� Wireless security d� Wired-Computer status OFF Wireless security is off Off Wired computer is not present Wired computer is connected to Solid Green Wireless security is on Solid Green the Router Problem with wired computer b� Wi-f i Protected setup (WPs) button WPS Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature � Please refer to the “Changing the Wireless
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Kno WIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 f � Modem status This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router� It turns amber when problem is detected � Router is NOT connected OFF to modem Router is connected to modem Solid Green and functioning properly Blinking Amber Problem with modem g� Internet status This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet� When the light is off, the Router is NOT co
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Kno WIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H� Connections to Wired Computers – g ray J� Reset button – Red Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports� These The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for improperly� Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable� The ports are labeled 1 operation while maintain
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Verify the contents of your box� you should have the following: setup assistant • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task� You can use it to get your Router up and • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable running in minutes� The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be • Power Supply connected directly
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation g uide (QIg) A WAN B C A LAN C D D D a� Unplug your modem’s power cord � Put the Router next to the E� Wait 20 seconds for the modem� Raise the Router’s antenna � Router to start up� Look at the display on the front b� Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and of the Router� Make sure computer � Unplug that cable from your
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software a� Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time� Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer� b� Insert the CD into your computer� The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds� Click on “Go” to run the Setup Assistant � Follow the ins
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Confirmation screen Progress screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the right of the arrow� Click “Next” to continue � setup has been completed � Enhanced Wireless Router 14
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 1 Checking settings 1� 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection� and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet� Enhanced Wireless Router 15
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 3 n aming your Wireless network 1� 4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be Service Set Identifier (SSID)� This is the name of your wireless network prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below � Select your to which your computers or devices w
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 5 Configuring the Router 1� 6 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to We are almost done� The Setup Assistant will now check your the Router and restarting it� Wait for the on-screen instructions � connection to the Internet� note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting � Doing so will render you
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Ro UTER t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Congratulations Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the the following screen � Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the Internet� You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to troubleshooting steps
