Belkin PM01110-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 with User Manual

•Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

•Power Supply

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 PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or a Mac computer running Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5

•Minimum 64MB 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 LED indicators are 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 Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceWireless Router Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview Setup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless Network LED Power LEDKnowing your Router Modem LEDInternet LED Wired LEDs 1 2 3Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Power JackReset Button Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router Setup AssistantModem Requirements Hardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select CountryProgress 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 Login/Logout Button Internet Status IndicatorQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonName Features LAN SettingsInternet WAN Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address IP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Your connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEService Name PasswordUser Name MTUAlternate Setup Method Default Gateway User IDGet IP by Dhcp Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Changing LAN SettingsIP Address IP Pool Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDhcp Server Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Ssid Broadcast Feature11g Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11b Only Mode When to Use 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPBit WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPASharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWPA 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 Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Utilities TabRestarting the Router Restoring Factory Default SettingsSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordEnabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 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 Frequency Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support FCC Statement InformationF5D7234-4 Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications InformationEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty 102 How state law relates to the warranty20 654