Belkin PM01110-A user manual Knowing your Router, Modem LED, Power LED, Security/WPS LED

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Knowing your Router

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1. Modem LED

This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem.

	OFF	Not connected to the modem

	Solid Green	Connected to the modem

	Blinking Green	Router is connecting to the ISP/
	Blinking Green	indicates modem activity
		indicates modem activity

2. Power LED

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up.

OFF	Router is OFF

Solid Green	Router is ready

3. Security/WPS LED

OFF	Wireless security is OFF

Solid Green	Wireless security is ON

Blinking Green	WPS sync in progress

4. Wireless Network LED

OFF	Wireless is OFF

Solid Green	Wireless is ON

Blinking Green	Indicates wireless activity

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Wireless Router Placement Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsKnowing your Router Power LEDWireless Network LED Modem LEDWired LEDs 1 2 3 Internet LEDReset Button Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Resetting the RouterSetup Assistant Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware ConnectionsSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select Country Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Connecting and Configuring your Router Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting 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 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Home ButtonInternet WAN Settings LAN SettingsName Features Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Subnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifUser Name PasswordService Name MTUAlternate Setup Method User ID Default GatewayGet IP by Dhcp 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 Changing LAN Settings Viewing the LAN SettingsDhcp Server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Address IP Pool Lease TimeConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Ssid Broadcast Feature Using the Wireless Mode Switch11b Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11g Only Mode When to Use 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkBit WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Encryption KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest Access Optional Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Utilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestoring Factory Default Settings Restarting the RouterSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Wireless Comparison Chart FrequencyTechnical Support F5D7234-4 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 10220 654