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
Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO N1 MIMO
Placement of your N1 Vision
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Introduction
Introduction
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1. N1 Vision
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
3. Cordless Phones
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
Introduction
Introduction
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
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Interactive Display
Product Features
Product Overview
Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Universal Plug and Play UPnP
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP
Belkin Troubleshooting Assistant CD
Product Overview
Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point
MAC Address Filtering
Assistant Software System Requirements
Package Contents
Knowing your N1 Vision
System Requirements
Knowing your N1 Vision
Hardware Characteristics
D. Menu Button
A. Interactive Display
B. 4-Way Keypad
C. OK Button
Knowing your N1 Vision
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ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults
E. Connections to Wired Computers - Gray Ports
G. Reset Button
i. Resetting the N1 Vision
Ethernet USB
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following
Modem Requirements
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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Information Screens
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Interactive Display
Startup Screen
2. Modem Connection
3. N1 Vision Router Wireless State
4. Wired Computers
1. Internet Connection
Broadband Download
5. Wireless Computers
6. Security
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
D. Connections/Speed
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
F. Guest Access Status
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A. Wireless Security
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Menu Screen
B. Help and Tips
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
C. Power Save
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Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Troubleshooting Assistant CD
Progress Screen
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
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Confirmation Screen
1.1 Checking Settings
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
1.5 Configuring the N1 Vision
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Troubleshooting
Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision
Congratulations
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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
Alternate Setup Method
Logging into the N1 Vision
Logging out of the N1 Vision
Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
1. Quick-Navigation Links
Alternate Setup Method
3. Internet-Status Indicator
4. Login/Logout Button
5. Help Button
6. LAN Settings
7. Features
8. Internet Settings
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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
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type
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2. Change WAN MAC Address
1. Host Name
Alternate Setup Method
4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
3. ISP Gateway Address
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
4. MTU
2. Password
3. Service Name
1. User Name
1. PPTP Account
2. PPTP Password
4. Service IP Address
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Alternate Setup Method
6. My Subnet Mask
7. Connection ID optional
8. Disconnect after
1. Select your State
Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User
3. Password
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4. User Decide Login Server Manually
Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings
Alternate Setup Method
Alternate Setup Method
Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address
Cloning your MAC Address
Entering a Specific MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
Viewing the LAN Settings
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2. Subnet Mask
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing LAN Settings
1. IP Address
6. Local Domain Name
3. DHCP Server
4. IP Pool
5. Lease Time
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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Note Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled
Changing the Wireless Channel
Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
1 20MHz only
Using the Bandwidth Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Protected Mode Switch
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled or Disabled
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WPA2 Requirements
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA Security
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting Guest Access
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WEP Encryption
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AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key
Using a Hexadecimal Key
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Access Point Mode
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting MAC Address Control
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Setting up an Allow Access List
Setting up a Deny Access List
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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
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
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Utilities
Blocking an ICMP Ping
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Saving a Current Configuration
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring a Previous Configuration
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2. You will be asked if you want to continue Click “OK”
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Updating the Firmware
Checking for a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Downloading a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Updating the N1 Vision’s Firmware
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you just selected. Click “Update”
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing System Settings
Setting or Changing the Administrator Password
Changing the Login Time-Out Setting
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 in Mac OS
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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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Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
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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Troubleshooting
The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work
Troubleshooting
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly
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1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list
Troubleshooting
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My wireless network performance is inconsistent
Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor
Troubleshooting
For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key
Troubleshooting
For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key
Troubleshooting
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5. Under “Data Encryption”, select “WEP”
Troubleshooting
Do Belkin products support WPA?
4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK no server
Troubleshooting
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XP WPA
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box
Up to 1,400 ft
Wireless Comparison Chart
Troubleshooting
N1 MIMO draft 802.11n with MIMO
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Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
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Modifications
What will we do to correct problems?
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Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
What this warranty covers
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