Belkin PM01116-A user manual Knowing your Router, Wireless Security, Wireless-Computer Status

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Knowing your Router

Table of Contents

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A. Wireless Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

Wireless security is off

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Green

 

Wireless security is on

 

 

 

 

 

B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

WPS

 

This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Please refer to the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section.

C. Wireless-Computer Status

Off

Wireless computer is not present

 

 

Solid Green

Wireless computer is connected

to the Router

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

Problem with wireless computer

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

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D. Wired-Computer Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Wired computer is not present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Green

 

 

Wired computer is connected to

 

 

 

 

the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

 

 

Problem with wired computer

 

 

 

 

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Router/Power Status

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

Off

Router is off

 

 

Blinking Green

Router is booting up

 

 

Solid Green

Router is on and ready

 

 

G+ Wireless Router

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionRouter Placement Placement of your G+ Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Support for VPN Pass-ThroughKnowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsWired-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWireless-Computer Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet StatusResetting the Router Connections to Wired Computers GrayReset Button Red Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsSetup Assistant Ethernet USB Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIGSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if neededConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideAlternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Home ButtonFeatures LAN SettingsInternet Settings LanguageSetting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE User Name PasswordService Name IP Assigned by ISPAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Connection ID OptionalL2TP Account L2TP PasswordDisconnect after X minutes… Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning 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 SettingsLease Time Dhcp ServerIP Pool Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidExtension Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Off802.11e/WMM QoS Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing the Bandwidth Switch Changing the Wireless Security SettingsUsing Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring 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 Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 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 Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherProblem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support F5D9231-4v2 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty