Belkin P75170EI manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your N1 Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . 10 4. Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5. Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. 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. Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

8. Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 10. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Contents N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4ei Page Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionRevolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with Mimo N1 Mimo Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your N1 Wireless RouterRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Country Number Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnPIntegrated N1 Wireless Access Point MAC Address FilteringPackage Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Router/Power Status Wireless StatusModem Status Internet StatusConnections to Wired Computers Gray Connection to Modem YellowReset Button Resetting the RouterIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack BlackConnecting and Configuring your Router Modem RequirementsUnplug your modem’s power Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Soft- wareConfirmation Screen Checking SettingsProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the Router Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Internet-Status IndicatorHome Button Login/Logout Button LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Password Service NameUser Name MTUPptp Password Service IP AddressPptp Account My IP AddressMy Subnet Mask Connection ID optionalSelect your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS SettingsCloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsDhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode SwitchUsing the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz only40MHz only 20MHz/40MHz AutoUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access List Setting up a Deny Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Blocking an Icmp PingRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting XP WPA Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Information Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service What the period of coverage isHow state law relates to the warranty