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Table O f C On Ten Ts t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47 Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 49 Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting MAC Addre
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + MIMO Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G 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 + MIMO “Placement of your G Wireless Router” on the next p
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + MIMO Placement of your G Wireless 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)� to your Router � Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet� • In multistory homes, place the Router on a flo
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3� Cordless Phones 4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours� • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and you
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5� secure Connections, VPns, and a Ol Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power are used where security is important � Secure connections include: management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep� ” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to conn
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PROdUCT OVeRVIeW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Product f eatures 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 + MIMO G Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network� na T IP address sharing ® Works with both PCs and Mac Computers Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the The Router supports a variety of networking envi
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PROdUCT OVeRVIeW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + MIMO Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Integrated G Wireless access Point + MIMO UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice G is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates of messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are up to 54Mbps� Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected UPnP-compliant� data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment�
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Kn OWIn G yOUR ROUTeR 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 + MIMO • Belkin G Wireless Router to provide you with information about network activity and status � • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networ
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Kn OWIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents 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 Green Wireless security is on Solid Green the Router Problem with wired computer b� Wi-f i Protected setup (WPs) button WPS Blinking Amber connecting properly to the Router This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature� Please refer to the “Changing the Wireless Sec
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Kn OWIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 f� Modem status This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router � It turns amber when problem is detected � Router is NOT connected OFF to modem Router is connected to modem Solid Green 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 NOT conn
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Kn OWIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H� Connections to Wired Computers – Gray J� Reset button – Red Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports� These The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for improperly� Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable� The ports are labeled 1 operation while maintaining
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR 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 + MIMO • Belkin G 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 • Q u i c k I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e running in minutes� The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be • RJ45 Ethernet Net
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) A WAN B C A LAN C D D D a� Unplug your modem’s power cord� Put the Router next to the e� Wait 20 seconds for the modem � Raise the Router’s antennas � Router to start up � Look at the display on the front b� Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and of the Router� Make sure computer � Unplug that cable from your
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR 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 inst
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR 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 � G+ MIMO Wireless Router 14
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents 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� G+ MIMO Wireless Router 15
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 3 n aming 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 wi
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents 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 your
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COnneCTI n G and CO nf IGURIn G yOUR ROUTeR t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Congratulations Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the the following screen� Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the Internet� You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to troubleshooting steps�
