Belkin PM01110 user manual Knowing your Router, Modem LED, Power LED, Security LED, Wireless LED

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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. During this time, the Power LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power LED 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

3. Security LED

OFF	Wireless security is OFF

Solid Green	Wireless security is ON

Flashing Green	WPS sync in progress

4. Wireless LED

OFF	Wireless is OFF

Solid Green	Wireless is ON and ready

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 LED Modem LEDWired LEDs 1 2 3 Internet LEDReset Button Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router Modem RequirementsConnecting 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 Connect your RouterAlternate 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 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 User Name PasswordService Name Optional My IP AddressAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account My IP Address Alternate Setup Method L2TP Password L2TP AccountSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings Dhcp Server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Subnet Mask Lease Time Viewing the Dhcp Client ListLocal Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidOnly Mode Using the Wireless Mode SwitchB Mode Off ModeChanging the Wireless Channel QoS Quality of Service Configuration Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureProtected Mode Switch Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkBit WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Using a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key Bit WEP Encryption Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest AccessUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Wireless Range Extension and Bridging What is a Wireless Bridge?Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Range Extension`i\c\jjLe`m\ijXc J\i`XcEf1 IXe\ok\e\i Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Ddns Update Client Utilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 Searching 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 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 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 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 101 C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Solution Problem 105 106 Enabling WPA-PSK 108 F5D7234-4 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat is not covered by this warranty? What this warranty coversWhat will we do to correct problems? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty 112