N Wireless
Router
User Manual
PM01122ea-B F5D8236-4
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO N MIMO
Placement of your N Wireless Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Introduction
1. Router Placement
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
3. Cordless Phones
Introduction
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Introduction
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Product Features
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
Product Overview
Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP
Setup Assistant
Integrated N Wireless Access Point
Product Overview
Package Contents
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
Knowing your Router
System Requirements
A. Wireless Security
B. Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button
C. Wireless-Computer Status
D. Wired-Computer Status
F. Modem Status
G. Internet Status
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Knowing your Router
H. Connections to Wired Computers - Gray
J. Power Jack - Black
K. Reset Button
i. Resetting the Router
Connecting and Configuring your Router
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following
Modem Requirements
Ethernet USB
Step 1 Hardware Connections - Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Step 2 Set Up the Router - Run the Setup Assistant Software
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Select Country
Confirmation Screen
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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2.1 Checking Settings
Progress Screen
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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2.3 Naming your Wireless Network
2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
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N Wireless Router
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2.5 Configuring the Router
2.6 Checking Internet Connection
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Troubleshooting
Congratulations
Connecting and Configuring your Router
G Wireless Router
Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security - Run the Security Assistant Software
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3.1 Picking the Security Type
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Progress Screen
3.2 Creating a Network Key
3.3 Transferring the Key
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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3.4 Verifying the Connection
Connecting and Configuring your Router
If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click “Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one computer” and click “Next”. Then, follow on-screen instructions
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Alternate Setup Method
Step 1 Hardware Connections - Follow the Quick Installation Guide
Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the
Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Alternate Setup Method
Logging out of the Router
Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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4. Login/Logout Button
5. Internet-Status Indicators
8. LAN Settings
1. Quick-Navigation Links
9. Internet Settings
10. Features
11. Page Name
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type
Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP
Connection Type to Dynamic IP
1. Host Name
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
Connection Type to Static IP
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
2. Password
3. Service Name
1. User Name
4. MTU
2. PPTP Password
5. Service IP Address
1. PPTP Account
3. Host Name
Alternate Setup Method
6. Disconnect after X…
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Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings
Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address
Cloning your MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
Entering a Specific MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
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N Wireless Router
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing LAN Settings
Viewing the LAN Settings
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
1. IP Address
DHCP Server
4. IP Pool
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
5. Lease Time
6. Local Domain Name
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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
Extension Channel
1 Off
Using the Bandwidth Switch
1 20MHz only
2 20MHz/40MHz Auto
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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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
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WEP Encryption
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Using the Access Point Mode
Using a Hexadecimal Key
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Setting MAC Address Control
Setting up an Allow Access List
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Configuring the Firewall
Setting up a Deny Access List
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
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Setting Client IP Filters
Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server
Choosing an Application
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ
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Using Dynamic DNS
Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Blocking an ICMP Ping
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Utilities
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Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation
Restarting the Router
2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”
1. Click the “Restart Router” button
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring Factory Default Settings
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Saving a Current Configuration
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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
Downloading a New Version of Firmware
Checking for a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Updating the Router’s Firmware
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3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and
name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”
4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing System Settings
Setting or Changing the Administrator Password
Changing the Login Time-Out Setting
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting the Time and Time Zone
Enabling Remote Management
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
Enabling/Disabling UPnP
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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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
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router
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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP
Manually Configuring Network Settings
1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”
Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
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Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
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Troubleshooting
Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start
Setup Assistant cannot find my Router
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Troubleshooting
Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet
I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” LED on my
Router is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking
The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work
Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking
Troubleshooting
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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly
Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
Troubleshooting
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My wireless network performance is inconsistent
Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor
Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private
Network VPN connection
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
5. Under “Data Encryption”, select “WEP”
Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2?
Troubleshooting
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C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key
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Troubleshooting
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK”
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Troubleshooting
Supported Operating Systems Windows XP Professional
Troubleshooting
What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?
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Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Troubleshooting
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N Wireless Router
Country
Number
Internet adress
Troubleshooting
Information
FCC Statement
F5D8236-4v2
Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Canada-Industry Canada IC
Information
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Information
Europe-European Union Notice
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What is not covered by this warranty?
What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty
How to get service
What the period of coverage is
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How state law relates to the warranty
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N Wireless Router
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