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N Wireless Router
User Manual
PM01122 F5D8236-4
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Table of Co NTeNTs t able of c ontents 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 c ontents 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 follow
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMo number of lanes that are opened. (N MIMo ) Placement of your N Wireless Router 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, Important f a
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INTRod UCTIo N t able of c ontents 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 c ontents 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 Su
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PRod UCT oV eRVIeW t able of c ontents 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 c ontents 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 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 N Wireless Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking
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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 Blue Wireless security is on Solid Blue the Router Problem with wired computer WPS b� Wi-f i Protected setup (WPs) button Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Please refer to the “Changing the Wirele
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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 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 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 NO
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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 ii� Restoring the f actory defaults H� Connections to Wired Computers – g ray 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 aga
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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 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 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be • Power Supply connected directly to yo
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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) Setup CD WAN 1 LAN 1 2 3 2 3 4 1� Unplug your existing modem’s power supply. 3� Plug 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 int
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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 in
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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. N Wireless Router 14
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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. N Wireless Router 15
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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 3 Naming 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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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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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Co NNeCTINg a Nd Co Nf 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 the If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. the following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website. trouble
