Belkin P75125UK Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network, Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Router. The following is a list of features that make your Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”.

Benefits of a Home Network

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 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 Easy Installation Wizard 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

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Contents ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ Mimo Router Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Package Contents Internet Connection SettingsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsKnowing your Router Front Panel Power LEDLAN Status LEDs Wlan Status LED Internet LEDReset Button Resetting the RouterRestoring the Factory Defaults Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Router Connecting your Adsl LineSection Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Manually Configuring your Router Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceInternet Status Indicator LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings LAN Settings IP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameDhcp Client List Internet WANConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA DNS Domain Name Server Settings Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientChannel and Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel WirelessChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Essid Broadcast FeatureProtected Mode Switch Securing your Wi-Fi Network WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption/Security Bit WEPUsing a Hexadecimal Key Encryption KeysWPA-Enterprise Radius WPA2 WiFi Protected Access WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA-Personal PSK Changing the Wireless Security Settings Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionWPA Setup C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keySetting WPA-Personal PSK Setting WPA-Enterprise Radius SettingsWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius SettingsConfiguring your Computer’s Network Adapter to Use Security Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Disabled Wireless BridgeManual Firewall Virtual Servers Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Client IP Filters MAC Address FilteringDMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restart RouterRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restore Factory DefaultsSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update Updating the Router’s FirmwareSetting or Changing the Administrator Password System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling UPnP Problem TroubleshootingSolution My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Edge- bestTechnical Support Information Technical SupportAppendix a Glossary AppendixesPPPoE Disconnect after PPPoAChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Time and Time Zone Administrator PasswordRemote Management UPnP Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesAppendix C Internet Connection Setting Table Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLVPI/VCI Information FCC StatementModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty