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N+ Wireless
Modem Router
User Manual
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Table of Co NTeNTs t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Using the Web-based advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Changing LAN Settin . gs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . Placement of your N+ Wireless Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless Modem 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 N+ Wireless Modem Router” on page 3 . B
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Revolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with MIMo (N MIMo ) Your Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) . N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802 . 11n specification . It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems . The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the u
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placement of your N+ Wireless Modem Router Important f actors for Placement and setup • Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling) . If your to your Router . Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 . Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending • Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices . • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-enabled computers . • For Belkin
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep . ” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website . A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers . To change
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PRod UCT oV eRVIeW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Product f eatures NaT IP address sharing In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the network your computers . The following is a list of features that make single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider your new Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your while saving the cost of adding additional IP add
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PRod UCT oV eRVIeW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 built-In d ynamic Host Configuration Protocol (dHCP) MaC address f iltering Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique for the easiest possible connection of a network . The DHCP server will client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network . Every assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need computer
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Package Contents system Requirements • Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router • An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Router • Quick Installation Guide • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer • RJ11 Telephone Cord • No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP •
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setup assistant software system Requirements (including storage Manager) ® • A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; or • For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name Mac OS X v10 .x _____________ and password _______________ • Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM • For static IP users: IP Address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ • Internet browser • Subnet Mask ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Internet Connection settin
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Knowing your Router 1 . broadband download speedometer These lights will display a graphic representation of the current The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the download speed being transferred through the Internet connection . The cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility . speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed The Network Statu
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 . WPs Push button 6 . Usb Port status This button is set aside for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature . Refer to the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section for more details . No device is plugged into OFF the USB port 4 . Wireless-Computer status Data is being read/written Flashing Blue to the storage device Wireless computer is Off not present Unsupported device is Flashing Amber plugged into the USB port
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 . Wireless status 10 . Internet status This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Off Wireless is off Internet . When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet . When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting Solid Blue Wireless is on to connect to the Internet . When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet . When using the “Disconnect after x
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 i . Resetting the Router Push and release the “Reset” button . The lights on the Router 11 will momentarily flash . The “Power/Ready” light will begin to 12 blink . When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete . i i . Restoring the Factory Defaults 13 Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release it . The lights on the Router will momentarily flash . The “Power/Re
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Verify the contents of your box . you should have the following: • Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual on CD • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide • ADSL Filter setup assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 4 3 2 3 step 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation g uide (QIg ) 1 . 1 brand-New s etup Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem . If you are Note: Some ADSL connections require a microfilter . Your ADSL provider replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “Replacing an can tell you if you need one . Belkin includes a microfilter in regions Existi
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 ADSL 4 3 LAN 2 3 1 .2 Replacing an existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router 4 . Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port labeled that you will be replacing with your new Router . “Power” on the back of your Router . 1 . Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to 5 . Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up . Look
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents 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 Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start at this time . up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on Setup Ass
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of contents 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 . N+ Wireless Modem Router 18
