Belkin PM01116-A user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G+ Wireless 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 G+ Wireless Router” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

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 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

G+ Wireless Router

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your G+ Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesSupport for VPN Pass-Through Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Product OverviewSystem Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterRouter/Power Status Wireless SecurityWireless-Computer Status Wired-Computer StatusInternet Status Modem StatusIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired Computers GrayReset Button Red Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router Setup Assistant Ethernet USBModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Naming your Wireless NetworkConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Logging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Home Button Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Quick-Navigation LinksLanguage LAN SettingsInternet Settings FeaturesSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE IP Assigned by ISP PasswordService Name User NameAlternate Setup Method Connection ID Optional Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountL2TP Password L2TP AccountDisconnect after X minutes… Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring 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 Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsOff Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Extension ChannelChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing the Bandwidth Switch 802.11e/WMM QoS SwitchUsing 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 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 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring 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 Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of 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 Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsTroubleshooting ProblemSolution 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 Wireless Comparison Chart What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Technical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement F5D9231-4v2Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty