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Belkin Pre-N Firmware Update, Updating the Router’s Firmware, Manually Configuring your Router

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Manually Configuring your Router

Firmware Update

From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.

Updating the Router’s Firmware

1.In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file.

2.Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.

3.Click “Update” to upgrade to the latest firmware version.

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Contents

User Manual ADSL Modem with wireless Pre-N RouterNetwork your computers and share your ADSL Internet access Table of Contents section Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkIntroduction Benefits of a Home NetworkMake Sure You Have the Following Package ContentsInternet Connection Settings System RequirementsFront Panel 1. Power LEDKnowing your Router 2. LAN Status LED4. ADSL LED Knowing your Router3. WLAN Status LED 5. Internet LEDb. Restoring the Factory Defaults 8. Reset Buttona. Resetting the Router 9. Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your Router1. Power off your computers and networking equipment Connecting your ComputersConnecting your Router sectionConnecting your Router Connecting your ADSL Lineyour Router Connecting your Routersection Powering Up your Router Connecting your Routersection Setting Up your ComputersManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows XP, 2000, or NT Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Mesection Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up toSetting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers 4. If not already set, at “Configure”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Routersection Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSSetting Up your Computers 1. Click on the “System Preferences” iconSetting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser SettingsInternet Explorer 4.0 or Higher sectionNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setting Up your Computerssection Running the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard section Configuring your Router with the Setup WizardWireless Channel = Auto Security = off SSID = Belkin54gConfiguring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User Interface Manually Configuring your Router4. Login/Logout Button 1. Quick-Navigation Links6. LAN Settings Manually Configuring your Router5. Internet Status Indicator 7. Featuressection Changing LAN SettingsManually Configuring your Router 2. Subnet Mask LAN Settings1. IP Address 3. DHCP ServerManually Configuring your Router 5. Lease Time6. Local Domain Name sectionManually Configuring your Router DHCP Client ListInternet WAN section Connection TypeManually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your Routersection Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 BridgedManually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only Disable Internet SharingDNS Domain Name Server Settings sectionChannel and SSID Wireless1. Changing the Wireless Channel Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router 2. Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users onlyManually Configuring your Router 4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch5. Protected Mode Switch Encryption/Security Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64-Bit WEPManually Configuring your Router 128-Bit WEPEncryption Keys C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyWPA with radius server WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA-PSK no server Manually Configuring your RouterSharing the Same Network Keys Manually Configuring your RouterC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption Manually Configuring your Router 128-Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key sectionManually Configuring your Router WPA SetupChanging the Wireless Security Settings section Setting WPA-PSK no serverManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use SecuritySetting WPA with radius server Settings 3. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP” Manually Configuring your Routersection Manually Configuring your Router section Manually Configuring your RouterConnecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA with radius server Manually Configuring your Router Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSKSupported Operating Systems Windows XP ProfessionalManually Configuring your Router Wireless BridgeAuto sectionFirewall Manually Configuring your RouterChoosing an Application Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerVirtual Servers Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router Client IP FiltersMAC Address Filtering Manually Configuring your Router DMZ Demilitarized ZoneBlocking an ICMP Ping sectionManually Configuring your Router UtilitiesRestart Router Manually Configuring your Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestore Factory Defaults sectionSaving/Backup Current Settings Manually Configuring your Routersection Restore Previous SettingsManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Firmware UpdateUpdating the Router’s Firmware Changing the Login Time-Out Setting System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management section Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring your Router Solution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem Signal strength is poorSolution TroubleshootingProblem 1. Log into your Wireless Router or access pointSolution TroubleshootingProblem sectionSolution TroubleshootingProblem 5. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”Solution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemProblem Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting SolutionWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? TroubleshootingSpeed Wireless Comparison ChartTroubleshooting Technical Support Information Technical SupportIP Address AppendixesAppendix A Glossary Subnet MaskDisconnect after AppendixesPPPoA Channel and SSIDAppendixes ESSID BroadcastEncryption sectionClient IP Filters the settingsAppendixes MAC Address FilteringRemote Management Administrator PasswordTime and Time Zone AppendixesUPnP AppendixesAppendixes Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement sectionAppendixes 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network3. Cordless Phones Appendixes Appendix C Internet Connection Setting Table5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL sectionAppendixes section InformationFCC Statement Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union Noticesection Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyInformation ADSL Modem with wireless Pre-N Router P74911uk