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... Alternate Setup Method 23 6. Manually Configuring Network Settings 74 8. Troubleshooting 81 10. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 38 Changing LAN Settings 39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 41 Setting WPA Security 48 Setting WEP Encryption 50 Using the Access Point Mode 52 Setting MAC Address Control 53 Configuring the Firewall 55 Using Dynamic DNS 59 Utilities 60 Restarting the Router 61 Updating the Firmware 66 7. Knowing your Router 10 Package Contents 10 System Requirements 10 Setup Assistant Software System...
... Alternate Setup Method 23 6. Manually Configuring Network Settings 74 8. Troubleshooting 81 10. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 38 Changing LAN Settings 39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 41 Setting WPA Security 48 Setting WEP Encryption 50 Using the Access Point Mode 52 Setting MAC Address Control 53 Configuring the Firewall 55 Using Dynamic DNS 59 Utilities 60 Restarting the Router 61 Updating the Firmware 66 7. Knowing your Router 10 Package Contents 10 System Requirements 10 Setup Assistant Software System...
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... to : • Share one computer to include devices such as files and hard drives among all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of your N Wireless Router" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your home • Easy expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility -
... to : • Share one computer to include devices such as files and hard drives among all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of your N Wireless Router" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your home • Easy expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility -
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...-logging into the secure website. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Should you need to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to sleep." A second alternative is to change your Router. If you have difficulty with your wireless network card...
...-logging into the secure website. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Should you need to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to sleep." A second alternative is to change your Router. If you have difficulty with your wireless network card...
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All that is needed is connected to the Internet. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can make your new Belkin N Wireless Router an ideal solution for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. The following is equipped with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your Router is an Internet browser and a network adapter that make changes and perform setup functions from a wide array of...
All that is needed is connected to the Internet. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can make your new Belkin N Wireless Router an ideal solution for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. The following is equipped with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of all, you can set up the Router's advanced functions easily through your Router is an Internet browser and a network adapter that make changes and perform setup functions from a wide array of...
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... an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. Ethernet USB Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If it is active and working at this time, you have the following: • Belkin N Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual on it to configure your Router up the Router using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS...
... an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. Ethernet USB Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If it is active and working at this time, you have the following: • Belkin N Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual on it to configure your Router up the Router using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS...
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... Setup Assistant from the computer that are running on "Go" to run the Setup Assistant. Turn off any programs that is directly connected to start up automatically, select your computer. Follow the instructions there. Shut down any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on the file named "SetupAssistant" to the Router from "My Computer" and double-click on your computer at this time...
... Setup Assistant from the computer that are running on "Go" to run the Setup Assistant. Turn off any programs that is directly connected to start up automatically, select your computer. Follow the instructions there. Shut down any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on the file named "SetupAssistant" to the Router from "My Computer" and double-click on your computer at this time...
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Your ISP connection settings are provided to virtually any ISP's system provided you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "connection OK" if your Router is capable of the screen. Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The "Internet/WAN" tab is where you will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your...
Your ISP connection settings are provided to virtually any ISP's system provided you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "connection OK" if your Router is capable of the screen. Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The "Internet/WAN" tab is where you will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your...
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... the changes, the Internet Status indicator will 2 need your ISP left with you will read "connection OK" if your information, then click "Apply Changes" 3 (4). ISP Gateway Address (3) Provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. section Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting your ISP. Enter your ISP. Subnet Mask...
... the changes, the Internet Status indicator will 2 need your ISP left with you will read "connection OK" if your information, then click "Apply Changes" 3 (4). ISP Gateway Address (3) Provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. section Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting your ISP. Enter your ISP. Subnet Mask...
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..." feature is no Internet activity. This option should never be used to automatically disconnect the Router from your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet after X... Making changes to disconnect from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems with Internet applications working properly. 5. MTU The MTU setting should be changed unless your Internet service by an ISP. If you a specific MTU setting. Disconnect after five minutes of time. User Name This space...
..." feature is no Internet activity. This option should never be used to automatically disconnect the Router from your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet after X... Making changes to disconnect from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems with Internet applications working properly. 5. MTU The MTU setting should be changed unless your Internet service by an ISP. If you a specific MTU setting. Disconnect after five minutes of time. User Name This space...
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... (network name) for dynamic assignment to do so by entering a new starting IP address must manually set to change this number, you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than the ending IP address. 8 5. For this setting unless you will not change for shorter intervals such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on your network. 3 To turn off the DHCP server, select "Off" and click "Apply Changes". 4. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network...
... (network name) for dynamic assignment to do so by entering a new starting IP address must manually set to change this number, you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than the ending IP address. 8 5. For this setting unless you will not change for shorter intervals such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on your network. 3 To turn off the DHCP server, select "Off" and click "Apply Changes". 4. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network...
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... for new Router firmware updates from other wireless 4 networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from the "Utilities > Firmware update" page. Newer firmware can leave it unchanged. You can change this change is "Belkin N Wireless" followed by six digits that you can fix problems, add wireless features, and/or improve wireless performance (see page 66). 42 section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your network name...
... for new Router firmware updates from other wireless 4 networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from the "Utilities > Firmware update" page. Newer firmware can leave it unchanged. You can change this change is "Belkin N Wireless" followed by six digits that you can fix problems, add wireless features, and/or improve wireless performance (see page 66). 42 section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your network name...
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... supported at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826942 6 For Windows XP with the Windows XP operating system. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and 2 wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver. Most of this time. 4 For Windows XP computers that do not have 9 driver updates available for Wireless Protected Access...
... supported at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826942 6 For Windows XP with the Windows XP operating system. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and 2 wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver. Most of this time. 4 For Windows XP computers that do not have 9 driver updates available for Wireless Protected Access...
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... is in the "Use as an access point. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the same subnet as a wireless network access point. Click "Apply Changes". 7 3. Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the Router to your network. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will bridge to match your existing network. Set your IP settings to . To access the Router's 8 Web-Based Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. Using this option, you specified...
... is in the "Use as an access point. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the same subnet as a wireless network access point. Click "Apply Changes". 7 3. Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the Router to your network. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will bridge to match your existing network. Set your IP settings to . To access the Router's 8 Web-Based Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. Using this option, you specified...
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... of the file, click "Save". 63 Saving your current configuration by using this feature. Click "Save". A window will allow you want , or use the default name "user.conf". Select a location. Be sure to restore it yourself later. When you can save the configuration file. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can locate it later if your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click "Save...
... of the file, click "Save". 63 Saving your current configuration by using this feature. Click "Save". A window will allow you want , or use the default name "user.conf". Select a location. Be sure to restore it yourself later. When you can save the configuration file. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can locate it later if your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click "Save...
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... have to log into the Router's advanced setup interface at one time. 70 You will have made some changes in a safe place, as you will expire. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to add a 4 password for greater security, you can set a password here. section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing System Settings The "System Settings" page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote 2 management, and turn on...
... have to log into the Router's advanced setup interface at one time. 70 You will have made some changes in a safe place, as you will expire. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to add a 4 password for greater security, you can set a password here. section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing System Settings The "System Settings" page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote 2 management, and turn on...
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... the firewall software is disabled, Internet access works properly, you properly configure it is not able to allow Internet access. 81 If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on your computer, please make sure that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the installation. 3. The Setup Assistant should start , reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 74 of third-party firewall software are...
... the firewall software is disabled, Internet access works properly, you properly configure it is not able to allow Internet access. 81 If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on your computer, please make sure that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the installation. 3. The Setup Assistant should start , reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 74 of third-party firewall software are...
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... Router. Close the wireless utility, and reopen it. Troubleshooting I can 't connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. If the name of a successful connection to enter the network key. Click on the Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the "Available Networks" list. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is not listed under "Available Networks", you will need...
... Router. Close the wireless utility, and reopen it. Troubleshooting I can 't connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. If the name of a successful connection to enter the network key. Click on the Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the "Available Networks" list. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is not listed under "Available Networks", you will need...
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... the Router. (The Router's default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your clients to match these settings. You will be configured with the same security settings. If you never set . For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 4. If this wireless client. If you cannot configure your network with a wireless client, you will need to see which version you are configuring the Router from the passphrase. Select the "Encryption" or "Security" tab to get to enter your password. Encryption...
... the Router. (The Router's default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your clients to match these settings. You will be configured with the same security settings. If you never set . For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 4. If this wireless client. If you cannot configure your network with a wireless client, you will need to see which version you are configuring the Router from the passphrase. Select the "Encryption" or "Security" tab to get to enter your password. Encryption...
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... setting up . Microsoft's patch only supports devices with the Windows XP operating system. Download the latest driver at this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. For "Encryption Technique", select "TKIP" or "AES". For example, your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from eight to 63 characters and can be used...
... setting up . Microsoft's patch only supports devices with the Windows XP operating system. Download the latest driver at this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. For "Encryption Technique", select "TKIP" or "AES". For example, your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from eight to 63 characters and can be used...
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... Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. Ensure the "Use Windows to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that you are not supported at this time. You also need to configure my wireless network settings" check box is not equipped with Windows XP. Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections". 2. Download the patch from their support site. Troubleshooting I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is checked. 93 Other operating systems are not using a Belkin client card for free download...
... Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. Ensure the "Use Windows to ensure that the wireless card's manufacturer supports WPA and that you are not supported at this time. You also need to configure my wireless network settings" check box is not equipped with Windows XP. Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections". 2. Download the patch from their support site. Troubleshooting I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is checked. 93 Other operating systems are not using a Belkin client card for free download...