User Manual
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4. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
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8. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Introduction
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Placement of your N1 Vision
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Introduction
Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO N1 MIMO
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1. N1 Vision
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Introduction
3. Cordless Phones
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
Introduction
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
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Introduction
Product Features
Product Overview
Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Interactive Display
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP
Belkin Troubleshooting Assistant CD
Universal Plug and Play UPnP
Product Overview
Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point
MAC Address Filtering
Package Contents
Knowing your N1 Vision
System Requirements
Assistant Software System Requirements
Hardware Characteristics
Knowing your N1 Vision
A. Interactive Display
B. 4-Way Keypad
C. OK Button
D. Menu Button
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Knowing your N1 Vision
E. Connections to Wired Computers - Gray Ports
G. Reset Button
i. Resetting the N1 Vision
ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following
Modem Requirements
Ethernet USB
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Step 1 Hardware Connections - Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG
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Set Up the N1 Vision - Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Options
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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Interactive Display
Startup Screen
Information Screens
3. N1 Vision Router Wireless State
4. Wired Computers
1. Internet Connection
2. Modem Connection
5. Wireless Computers
6. Security
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Broadband Download
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
F. Guest Access Status
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D. Connections/Speed
A. Wireless Security
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Menu Screen
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
C. Power Save
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B. Help and Tips
Troubleshooting Assistant CD
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
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Confirmation Screen
Progress Screen
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
1.1 Checking Settings
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
1.5 Configuring the N1 Vision
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1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed
Troubleshooting
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Congratulations
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
1.7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers
This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions
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Alternate Setup Method
Hardware Connections - Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG
Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server
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Logging into the N1 Vision
Logging out of the N1 Vision
Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Alternate Setup Method
Alternate Setup Method
3. Internet-Status Indicator
4. Login/Logout Button
1. Quick-Navigation Links
6. LAN Settings
7. Features
8. Internet Settings
5. Help Button
A B C
Alternate Setup Method
The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your N1 Vision to connect to your Internet Service Provider ISP. The N1 Vision is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the N1 Vision’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure the N1 Vision with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” A on the left side of the screen. Select
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type
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2. Change WAN MAC Address
1. Host Name
Alternate Setup Method
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
3. ISP Gateway Address
4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
Alternate Setup Method
2. Password
3. Service Name
1. User Name
4. MTU
2. PPTP Password
4. Service IP Address
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1. PPTP Account
6. My Subnet Mask
7. Connection ID optional
8. Disconnect after
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User
3. Password
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1. Select your State
4. User Decide Login Server Manually
Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings
Alternate Setup Method
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Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address
Cloning your MAC Address
Entering a Specific MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
Alternate Setup Method
Viewing the LAN Settings
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing LAN Settings
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
3. DHCP Server
4. IP Pool
5. Lease Time
6. Local Domain Name
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing the Wireless Channel
Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Note Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled
Using the Bandwidth Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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1 20MHz only
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Protected Mode Switch
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled or Disabled
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WPA2 Requirements
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Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA Security
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Setting Guest Access
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WEP Encryption
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Using a Hexadecimal Key
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Access Point Mode
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Setting MAC Address Control
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting up an Allow Access List
Setting up a Deny Access List
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Configuring the Firewall
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server
Choosing an Application
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting Client IP Filters
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ
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Setting up the N1 Vision’s Dynamic DNS Update Client
Using Dynamic DNS
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Utilities
Blocking an ICMP Ping
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Restarting the Router
Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring Factory Default Settings
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Saving a Current Configuration
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring a Previous Configuration
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
2. You will be asked if you want to continue Click “OK”
Updating the Firmware
Checking for a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Downloading a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Updating the N1 Vision’s Firmware
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
you just selected. Click “Update”
Changing System Settings
Setting or Changing the Administrator Password
Changing the Login Time-Out Setting
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling Remote Management
Setting the Time and Time Zone
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation
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Enabling/Disabling UPnP
Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS
Your network settings are now configured for use with the N1 Vision
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP
Your network settings are now configured for use with the N1 Vision
Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me
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Recommended Web Browser Settings
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher
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Assistant CD does not automatically start
Troubleshooting
Assistant software cannot find my N1 Vision
Troubleshooting
Assistant software cannot connect my N1 Vision to the Internet
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Troubleshooting
1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” icon is on, and the “internet” icon is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’s connection
Troubleshooting
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The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly
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Troubleshooting
1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list
My wireless network performance is inconsistent
Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key
Troubleshooting
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5. Under “Data Encryption”, select “WEP”
For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key
Do Belkin products support WPA?
Troubleshooting
4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK no server
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
XP WPA
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Troubleshooting
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box
Wireless Comparison Chart
Troubleshooting
N1 MIMO draft 802.11n with MIMO
Up to 1,400 ft
Technical Support
Troubleshooting
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Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
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