F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 1 of 89 [insert title page per branding standard] Wireless Pre-N Router Share your high-speed Internet connection without cables [this should match pkg] User Manual F5D8230-4 Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x Revolutionary 108Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMO .x Placement of your Wireless Pre-N Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 2 of 89 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 3 of 89 During the 1990s, Stanford University researchers Greg Raleigh and V.K. Jones showed that a characteristic of radio transmission called multipath, which had previously been considered an impairment to radio transmission, is actually a gift of nature. Multipath occurs when signals sent from a transmitter reflect off objects in the environment and take multiple paths to the receiver.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 4 of 89 1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Place your Router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 5 of 89 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 6 of 89 ® Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers ® The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, ® ® ® ® AppleTalk , Linux , Windows 95, 98, Me, NT , 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). LED Display Lighted LEDs on the top of the Router indicate which functions are in operation.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 7 of 89 Integrated Pre-N Wireless Access Point Pre-N is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 108Mbps. Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter Belkin has teamed with Cerberian, a leading content-filtering company, to bring you this unique feature.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 8 of 89 Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 9 of 89 Rear Panel Power Jack – GRAY Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) – BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 autonegotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the top of the Router.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 10 of 89 Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • • • • • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer) Power Supply Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 11 of 89 Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on. [01.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 12 of 89 1.1 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. When the Wizard is finished examining your computer, click “Next” to continue. [03.tif] 1.2 Multi-NICs Screen This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 13 of 89 2.1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer. Unplug this cable from the computer and plug it into the GREEN port on the Router. Click “Next” to continue. [04.tif] 2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 14 of 89 2.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router. Plug the power supply’s small connector into the GRAY port on the Router. Plug the power supply into an empty power outlet. Click “Next” to continue. [06.tif] 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install Wizard software on your computer’s screen for more details.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 15 of 89 Step 3: Checking the Connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have. [09.tif] 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 16 of 89 3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click “Next” to continue. [11.tif] Step 4: Configuring the Router The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do not turn off the Router or computer.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 17 of 89 4.1 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right away. If not, it will retry a number of times. The “Connected” light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time. Please be patient through this process. [16.tif] Need correct picture 4.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 18 of 89 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem. 1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”. 1.4 Connect the included network cable from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 19 of 89 Alternative Method Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. [http_bar.tif] Logging into the Router You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 20 of 89 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default login timeout is 10 minutes. This can be changed from one to 99 minutes.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 21 of 89 2. Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says “connection OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read “no connection” in RED.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 22 of 89 Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 23 of 89 Setting your Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2). (1) (2) [WAN connection type.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 24 of 89 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP. Some dynamic connection types may require a host name. You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one. Your host name is assigned by your ISP.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 25 of 89 1. IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here. 2. Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here. 3. ISP Gateway Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here. 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address If your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address, your Router is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 26 of 89 Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. Your connection type is PPPoE if: 1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the Internet.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 27 of 89 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When you have finished, click “Apply Changes” (9).
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 28 of 89 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Connection ID (optional) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disconnect after X….
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 29 of 89 Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 30 of 89 3. Password Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 4. User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State” drop-down menu (6), you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually” and type in the address next to “Login Server” (5).
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 31 of 89 Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router. Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 32 of 89 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “Enter” key. [http_bar.tif] You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s header page.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 33 of 89 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) [LAN Settings.tif] 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 34 of 89 5. Lease Time The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 35 of 89 To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin Pre-N_” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will look something like “Belkin Pre-N_012345”. You can change this to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 36 of 89 needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. Auto Channel Selection Feature and Changing the Channel For best performance, your Router should use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless networks in the area. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6 or below.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 37 of 89 you want to use. If you plan to stream multimedia content or use VoIP on your network, the QoS feature should be enabled. ACK Mode There are two acknowledgement (ACK) modes that can be employed to get the best multimedia performance on your network: Burst ACK and Immediate ACK. Immediate ACK is the default (factory) setting and is recommended for normal network operation. Changing the ACK mode from Immediate ACK to Burst ACK may affect long-range throughput.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 38 of 89 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. [WPA password.tif] Setting WEP Encryption ® ® Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple AirPort . To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. [choose_security.tif 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 39 of 89 [128-bit WEP.tif] 3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change. Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 40 of 89 address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for your need. 1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only” page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings. 2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”. 3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network. The Router is now acting as an access point.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 41 of 89 Setting up a Deny Access List The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. 1. Select the “Deny” radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network. 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 42 of 89 Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service (DoS) • IP with zero length • Smurf Attack • TCP Null Scan • SYN flood • UDP flooding • Tear Drop Attack • ICMP defect • RIP defect • Fragment flooding • The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 43 of 89 [virtual_servers.tif] Choosing an Application Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen. Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click “Clear”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 44 of 89 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. [client_IP_filters.tif] To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter “80” in both the port fields (2).
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 45 of 89 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks. [DMZ.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 46 of 89 1. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (1). 2. Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field (2). 3. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with DynDNS.org in the “Domain Name” field (3). 4. Click “Update Dynamic DNS” to update your IP address. Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 47 of 89 (1) [block_WAN_ping.tif] To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. [F5D7230-4_Utilities.tif] Parental Control See the included Parental Control User Manual for more information on the Parental Control feature.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 48 of 89 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. [restart router_2.tif] 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. [restart router_3.tif] 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 49 of 89 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart. [restore_3.tif] 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 50 of 89 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”. [save_3.tif] 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. [save_4.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 51 of 89 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it. [restore config_2.tif] 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. [restore config_3.tif] 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. [restore config_4.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 52 of 89 Updating Firmware 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. (1) (2) (3) [firmware_update.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 53 of 89 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”. [save_3.tif] 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. [save_4.tif] The download of the firmware is complete.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 54 of 89 [browse to FW.tif] 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. [F5D7230-4_update_firmware_choose.tif] 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. [update firmware_3.tif] 5. You will see one more message.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 55 of 89 Router and the Router is rebooted. Click “OK”. [update firmware_4.tif] 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 56 of 89 Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in. If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 57 of 89 network will not be able to access the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect your firewall functions. [NAT enabling.tif] Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnPcompliant.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 58 of 89 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 59 of 89 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router. [xxxxxxx] 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”. [xxxxxxx] Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 60 of 89 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. (2) (5) (3) (4) [xxxxxxx] 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 5.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 61 of 89 4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen will appear: (1) (2) (3) [XP TCPIP.tif] 5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router. [win2k settings chart.tif] 6.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 62 of 89 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. (2) (3) (1) [98 Me IP properties.tif] 3. If “Specify and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 63 of 89 7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 64 of 89 Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. ® Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”. [IE Setup 1.tif] 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 65 of 89 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. [IE Setup 3.tif need to fix] ® ® Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 66 of 89 How to Set Up your Network to Operate with AOL® for Broadband and your New Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have AOL DSL, please refer to “Directions for AOL DSL Users” below for setup instructions.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 67 of 89 5. You will see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click "CREATE a Screen Name”. JohnSmith 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. If you are creating the screen name for the Router, click “Yes” or “No” (it doesn’t matter which you select). If you are creating a screen name for an additional computer, select the appropriate answer.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 68 of 89 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router, the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word Router. For instance “JohnSmithRouter”. If the screen name is for a computer, type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name. Click “Continue”. JohnSmithRouter 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 69 of 89 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. If this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of the settings (it doesn’t matter which). If this screen name is for a computer, choose the desired setting and click “Continue”. 10. The “Confirm your Settings” window will appear. Select “Accept Controls”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 70 of 89 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point. JohnSmith JohnSmithRouter 12. Repeat steps 1–11 to add an additional screen name for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to the Router. When you are finished adding screen names, go to STEP 2. AOL DSL Users STEP 2: Configuring the Router Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 71 of 89 2. In the address bar of your browser, type http://192.168.2.1 and click “Go”. You will be directed to the Router’s home page. Click on “Connection Type” in the left-hand column under the “Internet WAN” heading. 3. You will see the Router’s login page. Leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit”. 4. You will now see the PPPoE setup page. 5. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 72 of 89 6. 7. 8. 9. In the “Password” fields, type in the password you created for the Router’s screen name. Leave the “Service Name” field blank. Do not change the MTU setting. Click on “Apply Changes”. Click on the “Home” link at the top of the screen. The Internet Status indicator should read “Connected”. 10. Go to AOL DSL Users STEP 3.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 73 of 89 2. AOL Cable Users STEP 2: Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created. AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users STEP 1: Creating new AOL screen names Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to TCP/IP before proceeding. 1. Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your User Manual. Once the Router is installed properly, go to the next step. 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 74 of 89 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click “Yes” or “No” to answer. 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name. Click “Continue”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 75 of 89 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. Choose the appropriate setting for this screen name. Click “Continue”.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 76 of 89 10. The “Confirm your Settings” window will appear. Select “Accept Controls”. 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. JohnSmith BillySmith 12. Repeat steps 1–11 for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Router.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 77 of 89 AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users STEP 2: Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in STEP 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact AOL’s technical support department.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 78 of 89 Installation CD does not automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CDROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop. 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 79 of 89 Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the “Troubleshoot” button in the lower, righthand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window. 2.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 80 of 89 4. You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our knowledge base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP”. If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. • • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. I am unable to connect to the Internet.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 81 of 89 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key. For more information regarding security, see the page entitled “Setting Up Wireless Security”. 3.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 82 of 89 Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment. Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 83 of 89 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router (or Belkin Access Point). 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router (or Access Point). (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1, the 802.11g Access Point is 192.168.2.254 ). Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 84 of 89 7. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings. If you are not using a Belkin wireless client card, please consult the manufacturer’s user manual for that wireless client card. Do Belkin products support WPA? Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 85 of 89 I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download. Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 86 of 89 Wireless Technology Speed Frequency 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a 11Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band 54Mbps 5GHz - uncrowded band Compatibility Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b Range Depends on interference typically 50-300 ft.
F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 87 of 89 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation.
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F5D8230-4 user draft.doc Page 89 of 89 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.