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User Manual
Wireless modem r outer
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Placement of your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . 3. Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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section Introduction t hank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision Wireless modem r outer (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 u ser manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for optimal Performance” on the next pag
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Introduction Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Vision Wireless modem r outer uses a new smart-antenna technology called multiple input multiple output (mimo) . N1 mimo complies with the ieee draft 802 .11n specification .i t increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems . t he element that makes Belkin’s N1 mimo technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultane
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section Introduction 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 r outer in order to see if distance is the problem . if difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin technical support . Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are con
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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 Router and your wireless-enabled computers . • U n p l u g a n d r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y f r o m a n y c o r d l e s s p h o n e that operates on the 2 .4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information) . if this fixes the problem, your phone may be int
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section Introduction 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important . s ecure connections include: • V i r t u a l P r i v a t e N e t w o r k ( V P N ) c o n n e c t i o n s , o f t e n u s e d t o connect remotely to an office network • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (Aol), which lets you use Aol through broadband provided by another cab
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Product Overview Product Features in minutes you will be able to share your internet connection and network your computers . t he following is a list of features that make your new Belkin r outer an ideal solution for your home or small office network . ® Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers t he r outer supports a variety of networking environments including ® ® ® mac os X v10 .4, v10 .5; Windows 2000, XP, or Vista ; and others . All that is needed is an internet browser and a network
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section Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch the router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and mP3 files, digital photos, and much more . t he switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices . t he switch will transfer data between computers and the internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources . Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) u PnP is a technology that off
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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 .i t employs mimo (multiple input multiple o utput) 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: t he standard transmission rate—300mbps—is the physical data rate . Actual data throughput will
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section Knowing your Router Package Contents • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide 2 • B e l k i n A s s i s t a n t C D w i t h U s e r M a n u a l • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • RJ11 Telephone Cord • ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Microfilter* • Power Supply *Adsl microfilter varies by country . if it’s not included, you will need to purchase one . System Requirements • A n a c t i v e A D
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Knowing your Router Hardware Characteristics t he r outer has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the cables exit from the BACK of the r outer for better organization and utility . t he r outer’s interactive display is easily visible on the Fro Nt of the router to provide you with information about network activity and status . (D) (A) (B) (C) 10 10 11
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section Knowing your Router A. Interactive Display t he interactive display is on the front of the r outer, which indicates which features are in operation . B. 4-Way Keypad t he keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive display . C. OK Button For most screens in the interactive display, the “oK” button will activate the desired feature . D. Menu Button Pushing this button will take you back to the menu
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Knowing your Router ADSL port to wired computers to power (H) DC 12V / 1.25A (G) Reset (F) (E) 12 12 13 1 2 3 4
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section Knowing your Router E. Connections to Wired Computers – Yellow Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto- uplinking ports for standard ut P category 5 or 6 ethernet cable . t he ports are labeled 1 through 4 . u se the gray cable provided to connect your computer to any one of these ports . F. Connection to ADSL – Gray Port this port is for connection to your Adsl . Connect your Adsl to
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Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • R J 1 1 T e l e p h o n e C o r d • Power Supply 14 14 15
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Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide 1.1 Brand-New Setup N1 Visio N modem r outer back of computer www 6 routersetup 7 ADSL port to wired computers to power DC 12V / 1.25A Reset 3 2 existing cable 1 5 new cable from package Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem . if you are replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “r eplacing an existing modem or modem router” . 1. u npack y
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section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1.2 Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or modem router that you will be replacing with your new router . N1 Visio N modem r outer back of computer www modem 6 routersetup WAN 7 ADSL port to wired computers LAN to power DC 12V / 1.25A Reset 3 2 1 5 new cable existing cable from package 1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet . 2. Plug the other end into the black port on the router
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Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 S et Up the Router – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup 1. o pen 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 . 2. the Belkin plug-and-play setup Wizard should automatically appear . Verify that you have completed all QiG steps by clicking “Begin” to continue . 3. select the count
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section Connecting and Configuring your Router 5. if your internet account requires a user name and password, you will be taken to the screen below to enter this information . Click “Next” to save and continue . 6. if your internet account requires VPi and VCi settings, you will be taken to this screen to enter this information . Click “Next” to save and continue . 7. the router will now check for your internet connection . 8. You will see the Congratulations screen when your router
