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N1 Wireless
ADSL2+ Modem Router
User Manual
F5D8631-4
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................. 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network ................................. 1 Placement of your N1 Wireless Modem Router ............... 3 2. Product Overview ......................................................... 7 Product Features .......................................................... 7 3. Knowing your Modem Router ......................................10 Package Contents ..
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router (the Modem 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 Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By f
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section Introduction Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) 1 Your Belkin N1 Wireless Modem Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 MIMO 2 complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems. 3 The element that makes Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two 4 simu
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IIn nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n Placement of your N1 Wireless Modem Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Modem Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Modem Router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you
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section IIn nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n Introduction 1 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Modem Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit 2 wireless communication include: • Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 4 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signa
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IIn nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n • E xperiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. • F or Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more information. T hese guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible a
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section IIn nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n Introduction 1 * Free Tech Support You can find additional support information on our website 2 www.belkin.com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the 3 number you need from the list below*. 4 *Local rates apply 5 Country Number Internet adress http://www.belkin.com/uk/networking/ AUSTRIA 0820 200766 http://www.belkin.com/nl/networking/ BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 6 http://www.belkin.com/uk/netwo
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P Pr ro od du uc ct t O Ov ve er rv viie ew w Product Features 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 N1 Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. ® Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Modem Router supports a variety of networking environments ® ® ® ® including Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux , Windows 98, Me, NT , 2000, and XP, and o
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section Product Overview 1 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Modem Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow 2 your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer 3 data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources. 4 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP is a technology
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Product Overview Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point N1 MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 270Mbps.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment. *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—270Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be low
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section Knowing your Modem Modem Router 1 Package Contents • Belkin N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide 2 • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 3 • ADSL Microfilter* • Power Supply 4 • User Manual in CD • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide 5 *ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to purchase one. System Requirements • A n active ADSL service with a telephone
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K Kn no ow wiin ng g y yo ou ur r M Mo od de em m R Ro ou ut te er r The Modem Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Modem Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Modem Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. See the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information. (A) (B) (C) (D/E) (F) (G) A. Wireless Security OFF
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section Knowing your Modem Router 1 D. Modem Router/Power Status When you apply power to the Modem Router or restart it, a short period 2 of time elapses while the Modem Router boots up. During this time, the “modem router” icon blinks. When the Modem Router has completely booted up, the “modem router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the 3 Modem Router is ready for use. OFF Modem Router is off 4 Blinking Blue Modem Router is booting up Solid Blue Modem Router is on and ready 5 E.
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C Kn oo nw ne in cg ti n yg o u arn M d o Cd oe nm fi gR uo riu ntg e r your Modem Router (H) (I) (J) (K) H. Connection to ADSL line - Gray This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port. A RJ11 telephone cord is provided in the package. I. Connections to Wired Computers - Yellow Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category
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section Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 1 Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router 2 • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 3 • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD 4 • User Manual • Network Status Display Guide 5 • Wireless Security Setup Guide 6 Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Modem Router a simple and easy task. You can use i
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C Co on nn ne ec ct tiin ng g a an nd d C Co on nf fiig gu ur riin ng g y yo ou ur r M Mo od de em m R Ro ou ut te er r B. Retrieve the yellow RJ-45 cable that comes with your Modem Router. First connect it to any yellow port labeled “to Wired Computers” on the back of your Modem Router. Then connect the other end to the networking port on the back of your computer. C. Retrieve the gray RJ-11 phone core that comes with your Modem Router. Connect it to the gray port labeled “to
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section Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 1 Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a 2 modem or a modem router that you will be replacing with your new Modem Router computer 3 A. Unpack your new Modem Router from the box and place it next to modem router your old modem. Raise the Modem 4 modem Router’s antennas. Unplug old modem’s power cord. 5 B. Locate the cable that connects your 6 old modem to your computer. Unplug that cabl
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C Co on nn ne ec ct tiin ng g a an nd d C Co on nf fiig gu ur riin ng g y yo ou ur r M Mo od de em m R Ro ou ut te er r Step 2 Set Up the Modem 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 ru
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section Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 1 Select Country Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to 2 continue. 3 4 5 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all 6 QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. 7 8 9 Progress Screen 10 Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. 1.1 C hecking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your comp
