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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 8 Recommended Web browser s ettings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your N Wireless Router 2 9 Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71 2 Product o verview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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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 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 Router” on the next page. By followi
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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 Placement of your N Wireless Router (N MIMo ) Important f actors for Placement and setup Your Belkin N Wireless 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, Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is and spect
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� Router Placement 3� Cordless Phones Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to as possible to the center of your wireless network devices. the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router (i.e.
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America 4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment provided by another cable or DSL service buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. • Most online banking websites Use the Site Sur
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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 network your computers. The following is a list of features that make Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the your new Belkin N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider small office network. while saving the cost
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PRod UCT oV eRVIeW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 support for VPN Pass-Through *NoT e: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass MaC address f iltering through the Router and to your office network. For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers)
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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 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 N Wireless Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. • Quick Installation Guide • LED Troubleshooting Guide • Security Setup Guide • EZI Setup
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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 a� Wireless security OFF Wired computer is not present OFF Wireless security is off Wired computer is connected to Solid Blue the Router Solid Blue Wireless security is on Problem with wired computer Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router WPS b� Wi-f i Protected setup (WPs) button e� Router/Power status 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 contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 f� Modem status This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected. Router is NOT connected to OFF modem (L) Router is connected to modem Solid Blue 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
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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 H� Connections to Wired Computers – g ray ii� Restoring the f actory defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again
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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: setup assistant • Belkin N 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 • Quick Installation Guide running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be • LED Troubleshooting Guide connected directly t
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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 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation g uide (QIg) Setup CD WAN 1 LAN 1 2 3 2 3 4 1� Unplug your existing modem’s power supply. 3� P lug in your modem’s power supply. Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up. Find the cable connecting your modem and computer. Unplug it from the modem and plug it into the gray port on the Belkin Router. Plug the Router’s power supply into
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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 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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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 select Country Confirmation screen Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. N Wireless Router 14
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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 Progress screen 2� 1 Checking settings Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings setup has been completed. and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. N Wireless Router 15
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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 2� 2 Verifying Hardware Connections 2� 3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect. You can either use the default or change it to
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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 2� 4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes. to continue. N Wireless Router 17
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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 2� 5 Configuring the Router 2� 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 your
