Belkin PM01116-A user manual Knowing your Router, Package Contents, System Requirements

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Knowing your Router

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Package Contents

Belkin G+ Wireless Router

Quick Installation Guide

Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

Power Supply

User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

System Requirements

Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or Mac OS® X v10.x

Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

Internet browser

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your G+ Wireless RouterRouter Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesSetup Assistant Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpProduct Overview Support for VPN Pass-ThroughSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Router/Power StatusInternet Status Modem StatusReset Button Red Connections to Wired Computers GrayResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting 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 Internet-Status Indicator Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonInternet Settings LAN SettingsFeatures LanguageSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Service Name PasswordUser Name IP Assigned by ISPAlternate Setup Method Service IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account Connection ID OptionalL2TP 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 InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelExtension Channel OffUsing the Bandwidth Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch802.11e/WMM QoS 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 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 FCC Statement InformationF5D9231-4v2 Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications InformationEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty