Belkin PM01527ea F5D8636-4 user manual Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Modem 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 “Placement of your N Wireless Modem Router” on page 3..

Benefits of a Home Network

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant application makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products..

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Contents Wireless Modem Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Introduction Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N MimoAvoid Obstacles and Interference Placement of your N Wireless Modem RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Integrated N Wireless Access PointKnowing your Modem Router Package ContentsSystem Requirements Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsInternet Connection Settings Knowing your Modem RouterWireless-Computer Status Wired-Computer StatusSecurity WPS Push Button Router/Power StatusAdsl Line Status Internet StatusIi.. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired Computers YellowReset Button Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your Modem Router Hardware Connections Brand-New Setup Connecting and Configuring your Modem RouterReplacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Select Country Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareConfirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Naming your Wireless NetworkConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet Settings Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator LAN SettingsStatic IP IPoA Modem Only Disable Internet Sharing Adsl InfoPPPoE PPPoA Dynamic/Fixed IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Alternate Setup Method For Static IP connection For Dynamic IP connectionSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoA Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp ServerTable of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Off Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Extension Channel20MHz/40MHz Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch 802..11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoSChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA-PSK Setting WPA SecuritySetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting up an Allow Access List Setting MAC Address ControlSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 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 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsSetting the Time and Time Zone Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4..0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4..0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate Problem C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK Supported Operating SystemsMimo N1 Mimo Local rates apply Technical SupportEurope-European Union Notice InformationRestricted Use in Certain Countries Information How state law relates to the warranty