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User Manual
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your N1 Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Knowing your N1 Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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section Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision wireless router (the N1 Vision). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize 2 your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to 3 the section entitled “Placement of your N1 Wireless N1 Vision” on the next page. By following our simple setup
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Introduction Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 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 N1 MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data stre
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section Introduction 1 If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the N1 Vision in order to see 2 if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 3 Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you a
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Introduction 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from your N1 Vision and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel
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section Introduction 1 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure 2 connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to 3 connect remotely to an office network • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online 4 (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites 5 • Many commercial
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Product Overview 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 Vision an ideal solution for your home or small office network. ® Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The N1 Vision supports a variety of networking environments ® ® TM including Mac OS X v10.4; Windows 2000, XP, or Vista ; and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter t
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section Product Overview 1 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The N1 Vision has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, 2 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 that
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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 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment. *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be low
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section Knowing your N1 Vision 1 Package Contents • Belkin N1 Vision 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual 3 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 4 System Requirements 5 • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) functionality • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter 6 • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer • Internet browser 7 Assistant Software System Requirements 8 ® •
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Knowing your N1 Vision Hardware Characteristics The N1 Vision has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK of the N1 Vision for better organization and utility. The N1 Vision’s interactive display is easily visible on the FRONT of the N1 Vision to provide you with information about network activity and status. (D) (A) (B) (C) 10 10 11 11
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section Knowing your N1 Vision 1 A. Interactive Display The interactive display is on the front of the N1 Vision, which indicates which features are in operation. 2 3 B. 4-Way Keypad The keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive 4 display. 5 C. OK Button For most screens in the interactive display, the “OK” button will activate the desired feature. 6 7 D. Menu Button Pushing this button will take you bac
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Knowing your N1 Vision (H) (G) (F) (E) 12 12 13 13
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section Knowing your N1 Vision 1 E. Connections to Wired Computers – Gray Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto- 2 uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. Use the gray cable provided to 3 connect your computer to any one of these ports. 4 F. Connection to Modem – Yellow Port This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable
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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless N1 Vision • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at
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section Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1 Step 1 H ardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 2 modem router back of computer WWW 6 3 routersetup WAN 7 LAN 2 3 4 4 2 4 1 1 5 existing cable new cable from package 1 1 1 2 5 2 2 2 4 1 6 1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet. 4 1 4 ����������������������������������������� ������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ����� � 1 4 5 2 �������������������������������������������������
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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Step 2 S et Up the N1 Vision – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup A. Open a web browser on that computer. The Belkin Router Setup Wizard should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, enter “router setup” into the web- address field and press the “Enter” key on your keyboard. B. The Belkin Plug-and-Play Setup Wizard should automatically appear. Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by clicking “Begin” to continue. C. Select the coun
