Belkin P75170EI manual Wireless Comparison Chart

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Troubleshooting

Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireless Advantage Coverage* Compatibility Frequency Speed* Technology

802.11b	G (802.11g)	G Plus (802.11g with HSM)	G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC)	N1 MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO)
11Mbps link	5x faster than	10x faster	10x faster than	Wired speed
rate/baseline	802.11b*	than 802.11b*	802.11b*	over the air*
Common	Common	Common	Common	Common
household	household	household	household	household
devices such	devices such	devices such	devices such	devices such
as cordless	as cordless	as cordless	as cordless	as cordless
phones and	phones and	phones and	phones and	phones and
microwave	microwave	microwave	microwave	microwave
ovens may	ovens may	ovens may	ovens may	ovens may
interfere with	interfere with	interfere with	interfere with	interfere with
the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz
				Compatible
Compatible	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible	with draft
with 802.11g	with 802.11b/g	with 802.11b/g	with 802.11b/g	802.11n** and
				802.11b/g
Typically
100–200 ft.	Up to 400 ft.*	Up to 700 ft.*	Up to 1,000 ft.*	Up to 1,400 ft.*
indoors
	Common—	Enhanced	Better coverage	Leading
Mature—legacy	widespread	Enhanced	Better coverage	edge— best
technology	use for Internet	speed and	and consistent	coverage and
technology	use for Internet	coverage	speed at range	coverage and
	sharing			throughput

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n specifications, and may require a software upgrade for best results.

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Contents N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4ei Page Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkRevolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with Mimo N1 Mimo Placement of your N1 Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Country Number Product Overview Universal Plug and Play UPnP Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Setup AssistantMAC Address Filtering Integrated N1 Wireless Access PointSystem Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterWireless Security Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Internet Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Modem StatusConnection to Modem Yellow Connections to Wired Computers GrayPower Jack Black Reset ButtonResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterUnplug your modem’s power Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Soft- ware Connecting and Configuring your RouterChecking Settings Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet-Status Indicator Quick-Navigation LinksHome Button Internet Settings Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings FeaturesAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameMy ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address IP AddressSubnet Mask ISP Gateway AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE MTU PasswordService Name User NameMy IP Address Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountConnection ID optional My Subnet MaskSelect your State Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings User Decide Login Server ManuallyConfiguring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLocal Domain Name Dhcp ServerIP Pool Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Channel20MHz/40MHz Auto Using the Bandwidth Switch20MHz only 40MHz onlyChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchWPA2 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 a Deny Access List Setting up an Allow Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping UtilitiesRestarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup 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 Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsWhat the period of coverage is What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty