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Belkin F5D9230-4 User's Manual

1. Typically Coverage 100 200 ft Up to 400 ft Up to 700 ft Up to 1 000 ft indoors commen Enhanced Mature legacy widespread Advantage speed and technology use for l coverage Internet sharing Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Compatibility Better coverage and consistent This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results 111 household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with draft 802 11n and 802 11b g Up to 1 400 ft Leading edge best coverage speed and range and throughput Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at http www belkin com networking or www belkin com through the tech support area If you want to contact technical support by phone please call US UK Australia New Zealand Singapore Europe 877 736 5771 800 223 5546 ext 2263 310 898 1100 ext 2263 0845 607 77 87 1800 235 546 0800 235 546 65 64857620 www belkin com support 112 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin International Inc of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F5D9230 4
2. on the navigation link and then the Clone button Click Apply Changes 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 Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided 1 and click Apply Changes to save the changes The Router s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt MAC Address e qui network card into the Router If y ren re then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was igi in r Cloning yo AC a e C address will not cause any problems with y WAN MAC Address gt 00 20 ED 66 94 BA Restore MAC Address gt Restore MAC E 1 Clear Changes Apply Changes 44 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 Address 192 165 2 1 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 A quick description of the functions can be found here To view the settings or make changes to any of th
3. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen ESTC 4 14 PM The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks those wireless networks it can connect to Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results Yes my network name is listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed No my network name is not listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed 104 Troubleshooting Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed Solution 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 section entitled Setting WEP Encryption page 58 3 Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower left hand corner of your screen should turn green indication of a successful connection to the network Problem ca
4. Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 SSS Click the lock to prevent further changes f Apply Now 90 Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 If Manually is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 6 If not already selected select Using DHCP next to Configure 4 then click Apply Now Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 91 UOIJIIS Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000 or XP 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network and dial up connections icon Windows 2000 or the Network icon Windows XP 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection associated with your network adapter and select Properties from the drop down menu 4 In the Local Area
5. set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy Expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products u01 2aS Introduction Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router or access point Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router or access point and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move further from your Router or access point connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the Router or access point in order to see if distance is the problem If diffic
6. to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact during 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 In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one o
7. Connecting to the Internet a You have finished installing your new Belkin Router You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website BELKIN User Manual Quit Version 1 0 1 Setup CD Congratulations Your Router is set up and you may now surf the web at Cs a wired router modem internet There is one more optional step assistance with connecting additional wired and wireless computers to your network The Setup Assistant provides tips and troubleshooting help for this Continue with tips for connecting other computers C Finish retum to Main Menu Cancel D 23 UOIIOS Connecting and Configuring your Router Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD 1 Checking settings on computer and Router OK 2 Verifying hardware connections OK 3 Naming your network OK Thar kianwal 4 Requesting your Intemet account info if needed OK 5 Configuring the Router Complete Ou 6 Checking connection to the intemet Complete Jurit Optional Assistance connecting other computers You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking Next If you decide to add computers to your Router later select Exit the Assistant and then click Next A BELKIN _ Setup CD Congratulations Your Router
8. Disconnect after X The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 39 UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method 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 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt Connection Type gt PPTP To enter your PPTP settings type in your information below and dick Apply changes More Info PPTP Account gt p 1 PPTP Passwor d gt ___ 2 Retype Password gt nia f Server IP Address gt 0 0 0 0 4 My IP Address gt booo 5 My Subnet Mask gt O 6 Connection ID optional gt optional 7
9. Internet WAN Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults To restore the factory default settings click the Restore Defaults button below MAC Address Router is rebooting seconds remaining Wireless Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update Utilities gt Save Backup Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update 74 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 1 Click Save A window called File Download will open Click Save File Download Do you want to save this file Name user conf Type Unknown File Type From 192 168 2 1 C Save Cancel While files from the Internet can be useful some files can potentially harm your ren If you do not trust the source do not save this what s the tisk 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want
10. The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet Version 1 0 0 5 xX BELKIN Setup cD E gt Step 1 of 6 Checking settings on computer and Router Checking for connection to Router L User Manual Special Offers Help 18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2 6 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD UV 1 Checking settings on computer and Router gt 2 Verifying hardware connections 3 Naming your network 4 Requesting your Intemet account info if needed 5 Configuring the Router 6 Checking connection to the internet User Manual Quit Optional Assistance connecting other computers 2 7 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier SSID This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect You can either use the default or change it to something unique Write down this name for future reference Click Next to continue Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Step 3 of 6 Naming your network This will be the name you will look for when connecting to your Router from wireless computers It s a good idea to change it to something unique in case ther
11. 255 255 0 46 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically The default setting is On The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary however in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network To turn off the DHCP server select Off and click Apply Changes IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 2 100 99 computers If you want to change this number you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on Apply Changes The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers For example starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100 client limit The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address 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 da
12. 96 Troubleshooting 2 0 00 eee ees 100 Information 0000 eee eee ee ee 113 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO 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 Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on the next page By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to e Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home e Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home e Share a single printer with the entire family e Share documents music video and digital pictures e Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another e Simultaneously play games online check Internet email and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin s Setup Assistant makes setup simple Flexibility
13. Explorer 4 0 or Higher 1 Start your web browser Select Tools then Internet Options 2 Welcome to Belkin Microsoft Internet Explorer J Fie Edt view Favorites H Qe AR Psexch krais 2 3 A M D3 SF bid gt Address http www belkin a Google es E Autor BELKIN Home Log In Register Advanced Search gt Search Belkin s complete line of accessories for iPod nano and Support Center the new 5G iPod Specials HIGH Powered Product Center PureAV Audio Digital Check out our FM transmitters Power chargers cables and mo N1 Wireless Router Choose your spprosch Our Wizards match your existing equipment with an ideal solution Or click on your user type for customized solutions Wired Wireless Expert Product A eae Bluetooth pocne Mom er usiness User Belkin Wizards Channel Partner Program e Mome Office Usi Solution Center Kvm Peripheral Sharing Datacenter Solutions Enables you to change settings I lt 96 Recommended Web Browser Settings 2 In the Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present and Always dial my default connection If you can make a selection select Never dial a connection If you cannot make a selection go to the next step Internet Options fx General
14. Manual see page 29 U01 IaS Product Overview Integrated G Plus MIMO Wireless Access Point G Plus MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment MAC Address Filtering For added security you can set up a list of MAC addresses unique client identifiers that are allowed access to your network Every computer has its own MAC address Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network Knowing your Router Package Contents e Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router e Quick Installation Guide e Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD e Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable e Power Supply e User Manual System Requirements e Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 Ethernet connection e At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter e TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer e RJ45 Ethernet networking cable e Internet browser Setup Assistant Software System Requirements e A PC running Windows 2000 XP or Vista or a Mac computer running Mac OS X e Minimum 64MB RAM e Internet browser uo01 2aS Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop All of the cables exit from the rear of the
15. Router is rebooting Doing so will render your Router inoperable BELKIN User Manual Quit BELKIN User Manual Quit Version 1 0 1 Setup CD 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 2 Verifying hardware connections 3 Naming your network 4 Requesting your Intemet account info if needed 5 Configuring the Router 6 Checking connection to the internet Optional Assistance connecting other computers Version 1 0 1 Setup CD gt Step 5 of 6 Configuring the Router Sending data to the Router C 21 uo0l sS Connecting and Configuring your Router Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup CD gt Step 5 of 6 Configuring the Router Restarting the Router pene User Manual Quit 2 10 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD v 1 Checking settings on computer and Router OK w 2 Verifying hardware connections OK v 3 Naming your network OK Nicer Manani v 4 Requesting your Intemet account info af needed OK v 5 Configuring the Router Complete Oui 6 Checking connection to the intemet 10 sec Quit Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min 22 Connecting and Configuring your Router BELKIN User Manual Quit Congratulations Version 1 0 1 Setup CD gt Step 6 of 6 Checking connection to the Internet
16. Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced z To setup an Internet connection click Setup Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings g VirtualPassage Add Remove Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy Settings server for a connection Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present Always dial my default connection Set Default Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections LAN Settings Choose Settings above For dial up settings 3 Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and select LAN Settings 97 u01 2aS Recommended Web Browser Settings 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 Lus Area Network LAN Settings Automatic configuration Automatic Bee es may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration Automatically detect settings o Lise automatic configuration script Address ruse a proxy server for your LAN These settings dial up or WPM connections 98 Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Star
17. UOI IOS Connecting and Configuring your Router 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 Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Optional Assistance connecting other computers At this point your Router is set up and working properly and you can surf the intemet It is now time to connect your other computers to the router Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network If you still need to install Tor Manusi those adapters do this now Then follow their instructions on how to connect When you do so look for your network John s Home Wi FI Connecting computers wiih wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can also use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then simply connect an Ethemet cable between your computers Quit network port and one of the available LAN ports labeled connections to computers the back of this router When you are done with all this click Next Back Next At this point your Router is set up and working properly It is now time to connect your other computers Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then follow their instructions on how to co
18. all devices support WPA WEP 0 126bit WEP Id be used More Info 64bit WEP WPA ith Radius Serer Apply Changes 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter you WEP key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually or you can type a passphrase in the PassPhrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings Wireless gt Security Security Mode 126bit WEP 4 More Info A k 13 hex digit pairs To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase check the box on the left and input the passphrase here PassPhrase generate Clear Changes Apply Changes N A 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 NOTE 58 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 128 bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two digit numbers For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key In the boxes below make up your key by writing in two
19. and MP3 files digital photos and much more The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources Universal Plug and Play UPnP UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Support for VPN Pass Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection your Router will allow your VPN equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP on board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider ISP In a matter of minutes your Router will be up and running on the Internet Note Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000 XP Vista and Mac OS X If you are using another operating system the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User
20. cases when the Router may function improperly Resetting the Router will restore the Router s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password a Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the reset is complete b Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds then release it The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the restore is complete Push Button White This button is used for the Wi Fi Protected Setup feature Please refer to the Changing the Wireless Security Settings section 13 UOI JIOS Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your box You should have the following e Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router e Category 5 Networking Cable for connecting the Router to the computer e Power Supply e Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD e 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 U
21. characters between A F and 0 9 You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers Example AF 1F 4B e3 D4 oo a O O S s E AO IE EL LLL LL Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 59 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server In AP mode the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to The default IP 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 LAN port on the Router to your existing network The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router advanced user i
22. clicking on the file name Choose file Look in E My Documents gt BPE My Recent Documents Desktop My Network Places F5D6231_4P_v0 00 012 dlF Type DLF File Date Modified 10 9 2002 4 34 AM Size 808 KB Hane F506231_4P_v0 00 012 Files of type Jal Files Cancel 5 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected Click Update Utilities gt Firmware update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here to go to the Save Backup current settings page Check For New Firmware ersion gt Update Firmware gt Check Firmware CADocuments and Settings 82 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 4 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading CoO Cae 5 You will see one more message This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted Click OK Microsoft Internet Explo
23. in this window and click Apply Changes C automatic from ISP DNS Address gt Secondary DNS Address gt ONS Domain Name Server A server located on the Internet that translates URL s Universal Resource Links like www belkin com to IP addresses More Info Clear Changes Apply Changes 43 UOI IOS Alternate Setup Method Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address All network components including cards adapters and routers have a unique serial number called a MAC address Your Internet Service Provider ISP may record the MAC address of your computer s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service When you install the Router its own MAC address will be seen by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work Belkin has provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address in turn will be seen by the ISP s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network 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 MAC Address
24. is set up and you may now surf the web eo ran Cy wired router modem internet User Manual There is one more optional step assistance with connecting additional wired and wireless Quit computers to your network The Setup Assistant provides tips and troubleshooting help for this o Sonme with tips for caine other computers pesansansns a Cancel Back Next b 24 Connecting and Configuring your Router Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup CD Congratulations Your Router is set up Setup Assistant This tool can automatically configure your router and computer Network Status lt See the current status of your network and internet connection Manual Setup Manmial settings for internet connections network and security User Manual lt The entire mamal on disk in your language Language English Espafiol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano PMI PERR Ao Eb Quit Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following screen Follow the on screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Step 6 of 6 Checking the connection to the Internet User Manual u A wri router modem internet Please restart your modem by unplugging the modern s power supply waiting seconds and then plugging it back in When you ve done that click Next be Cancel a Back Next 25
25. not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside This heightens your Router s security level Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Firewall gt WAN Ping Blocking ADYANCED FEATURE You can configure the Router notte respond to an ICMP Ping ping to the WAN port This offers a heightened level of security More Info Block ICMP Ping gt O 1 To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping 69 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Utilities The Utilities screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions FED E http 192 168 2 17 otz BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected LAN Sctup Utilities gt This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative Internet WAN functions Parental Control Belkin s Parental Control protects you and your kids from objectionable content on the AC Addre web Belkin s Parental Control is the filter you set up Now you can surf the net with your Wireless kids even when you are not there Restart Router Sometimes it may be necessary to Reset or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Resetting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Restore Factory Defaults Using thi
26. quick navigation link on the left side of the screen Version Info Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name For instance LAN gt LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page 33 UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method 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 To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you click Connection Type A on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking DNS B allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking MAC Address C will let you clone your computer s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address if required by your ISP When you have finished making settings the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly BELKINa Router Setup Home Hel
27. that was originally connected to the modem 1 Host Name This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP Enter your host name here and click Apply Changes If your ISP did not assign you a host name or you are not sure leave this blank Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer s MAC address through this link BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt Dynamic IP LAN Settings DHCP Client List To enter your Dynamic IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Internet WAN Info 1 Host Name gt Host Name A name that some Internet Service Providers require for connection to their system Change WAN MAC Address Clear Changes Apply Changes Firewall are 2 36 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing you will need your IP address subnet mask and ISP gateway address This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes After you apply the changes the Internet St
28. to go to sleep The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues Introduction For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Support at US UK Australia New Zealand Singapore Europe 877 736 5771 800 223 5546 ext 2263 310 898 1100 ext 2263 0845 607 77 87 1800 235 546 0800 235 546 65 64857620 www belkin com support UOIJIOS Product Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network 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 Linux Windows 2000 XP Vista and others All that is needed is an Internet browser an
29. 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 Ej Desktop E Edmy Documents T My Computer My Recent 2my Network Places Documents AB Network Connections My Documents My Computer File name _My Network _ Save as type conf Document x is U01 99S Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 When the save is complete you will see the window below Click Close Download complete I i a ae id Ee va A ba Oe The configuration is now saved 76 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration BELKIN _ Rowtersetup Home Help Logout Internet Status Disconnected LAN Setup n a ai Utilities gt Restore previous saved settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Internet WAN 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 Choose file Look in E Des
30. to use WPA2 security all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches driver and client utility software that supported WPA2 At the time of this User Manual s publication a couple security patches are available for free download from Microsoft These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system Other operating systems are not supported at this time For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2 SP2 a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access KB 826942 is available for free download at http support microsoft com kbid 826942 For Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Microsoft has released a free download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2 KB893357 The update is available from http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 893357 IMPORTANT You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards adapters support WPA2 and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site www belkin com networking Setting WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Like WPA security WPA2 is available in both WPA2 Personal PSK mode and WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS mode Typically WPA2 Personal PSK is the mode that will be used in a home environment while WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS is implemented in a business environment
31. where an external radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically This guide will focus on WPA2 Personal PSK usage Please refer to the User Manual for more information about wireless security and different types of wireless security 1 After you ve set up your Router go to the Security page under Wireless and select WPA WPA2 Personal PSK from the Security Mode drop down menu 2 For Authentication select WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security 55 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 For Encryption Technique select TKIP AES or TKIP AES This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up 4 Enter your pre shared key PSK This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the wireless clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all wireless clients to match these settings Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Wireless gt Security Security Mode WPAtwith Radius Server
32. worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible five to 10 feet from the Router Changing the wireless channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11 you may choose from several other channels depending on your region See the section on page 52 entitled Changing the Wireless Channel for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and double click on your wireless card s connection In the properties dialog select the Configure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click Properties then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but
33. you choose or you can leave it unchanged Keep in mind if you decide to change your wireless network name and there are other wireless networks operating in your area your network name needs to be different from other wireless networks that may be operating in your area To change the SSID type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field 1 and click Apply Changes The change is immediate If you make a change to the SSID your wireless equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change BELKIN _ Router setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Disconnected Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the setti e Info Wireless Channel gt Auto Current Channel gt 11 SSID gt Belkin_G Plus MIMO_1E4365 n 1 Wireless Mode gt 802 119 amp 802 11b Y More Info Broadcast SSID gt More Info Protected Mode gt Off More Info 802 11e QoS gt Onw More Info Clear Changes Apply Changes 50 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router s wireless modes There are three modes 1 2 3 802 11g only Setting the Router to this mode will allow only
34. 2 and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Your Router also supports the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS specification which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies such as typing in a Personal Identification Number PIN or pushing a button to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA WPA2 data encryption and authentication By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab Using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 described on page 57 for encryption It does not provide additional security but rather standardizes the method for securing your wireless network You may use either the Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network Conceptually the two methods work as follows PBC Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your Router for three seconds Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes Refer to your client s documentation on this procedure Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS The client has now been securely added to your wireless network 53 UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface PIN The client device has a PIN number either four or eight digit
35. 5 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Firewall gt DMZ The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of thi NAT firewall This may be necessary if the NAT feature is causing problems with an application such as a game or vide nferencing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is not protected from hacker attacks To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the field below and select Enable Click Submit for the change to take effect More Info IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host gt Psu mwah ext 192 168 122 174 192 168 20 a Clear Changes Apply Changes To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses it is possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed to Type in the WAN IP address you w
36. 7 Click OK to apply settings Problem What is the difference between 802 11b 802 11g G Plus MIMO and Pre N Solution Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 802 11 x so named by the IEEE the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 11b transmits information at 11Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g work at 54Mbps G Plus MIMO works at 54Mbps and Pre N works at 108Mbps Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless SEN 802 11b G 802 119 802 11g Technology with HSM 11Mbps link rate baseline G Plus MIMO N1 MIMO draft 802 11g with 802 11n with MIMO MRC MIMO 5x faster than 10x faster than 10x faster than Wired speed 802 1 1b 802 11b 802 1 1b over the air Common UOI IOS Common Common Common Goninon household household household aiena devices such devices such devices such devices such as as cordless as cordless as cordless cordless phones Ersquenc phones and phones and phones and SAairnicra tale q y microwave microwave microwave ovens may ovens may ovens may ae may interfere with interfere with interfere with We ets the unlicensed the unlicensed the unlicensed 2 AGHz band 2 4GHz band 2 4GHz band 2 4GHz Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible with with 802 119 with 802 11b g with 802 11b g 802 11b g
37. Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 2 Note for Windows Users If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop select your CD ROM drive and double click on the file named SetupAssistant 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2 3 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all setup steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click Next to continue Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup CD he User Manual Before you begin we need to know your country so we can show you the correct configuration options for your area Quit United States of America Cancel Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup CD Make sure that you have completed all steps on the Quick Installation Guide BELKIN Ni Wireless Router Quick installation Guide User Manual Quit 17 uo0l sS Connecting and Configuring your Router 2 4 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed Version 1 0 1 BELKIN _ Setup cD gt 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 2 Verifying hardware connections 3 Naming your network 4 Requesting your Intemet account info if needed 5 Configuring the Router 6 Checking connection to the intemet Optional Assistance connecting other computers 2 5 Checking Settings
38. C Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo Belkin International Inc Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin determines that the Belkin pro
39. C Disconne ct after minutes of no activity 8 Click here to enter your DNS Settings Clear Changes Apply Changes 1 PPTP Account Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP account name here 2 PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Host Name Provided by your ISP Enter your host name here 4 Server IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your server 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 40 Alternate Setup Method 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 The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 41 UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method 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 f
40. COCO H Clear Changes Apply Changes l4 62 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including e IP Spoofing e Land Attack Ping of Death PoD e Denial of Service DoS e IP with zero length e Smurf Attack e TCP Null Scan e SYN flood UDP flooding e Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect e RIP defect e Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks These ports appear to be stealth meaning that for all intents and purposes they do not exist to a would be hacker You can turn the firewall function off if needed however it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Firewall gt d with a firewall that will protect of ci hacker sete ure din e ing of eat PoD and Den jal of Service DoS sracis You fs an ji ihe two firewall function off f needed Turning off the firewall protection will not leave completer v up ner atte w hacker notae but it is recommended that you turn the fir ewall on when sible Firewall Enable Disable gt Disable Enable Clear Changes Apply Ch
41. CP m 192 160 2 j kL aO J N lr BY H BEC I TCP v 192468 2 jl EET Ct t di TCP is2 168 2 14 T O N ToP ml iaria ll Ll l DoT ORE 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 Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal server machine the port s required to pass use a comma between multiple ports select the port type TCP or UDP and click Apply Changes You can only pass one port per internal IP address Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk You can enable and disable settings very quickly It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application 64 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet email or other network services at specific days and times Restriction can be set for a single computer a range of computers or multiple computers Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Firewall gt Cl
42. Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The following screen will appear Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General fou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 1 Obtain an IP address automatically 2 Use the following IP address IP address 64 125 22 15 Subnet mask 0 0 0 Default gateway 64 125 22 1 3 C Obtain ONS server address automatically 8 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server b4 25 22 102 Alternate ONS server Bf 25 22 103 O x J caes 92 5 Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 IP address PO Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server If not already selected select Obtain an IP address automatically 1 and Obtain DNS server address automatically 8 Click OK Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 93 UOI IIOS Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network
43. G Plus MIMO and 802 11g compliant devices to join the network keeping out any slower 802 11b devices 802 11g amp 802 11b Setting the Router to this mode will let G Plus MIMO 802 11g and 802 11b compliant devices to join the network Off This mode will turn OFF the Router s access point so no wireless devices can join the network Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time or don t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time BELKIN _ Routersetup Home Help Logout Internet Status Disconnected LAN Setup 7 7h pes Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt Auto w Current Channel gt 11 SSID gt Belkin_G Plus _MIMO_1E4365 Wireless Mode gt 802 119 Only More Info Securit a sa Bi 802 11e QoS gt On M More Info irewal Clear Changes Apply Changes 51 UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from In the United States there are 11 channels In the United Kingdom and most of Europe there are 13 channels In a small number of other countries there are other channel requirements Your Router is configured to
44. Manual for an alternative setup method 100 Troubleshooting Problem Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Solution If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access 2 Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds and then plug the power back into the Router Ensure that the Router s Power light is on it should be solid green If not check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet 3 Ensure that you have a cable use the cable included with the Router connected betwee
45. 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 A B C D E A Wireless Network LED p Blinking Indicates wireless activity B Wired Computer Status LEDs These LEDs are labeled 1 4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router When a computer is properly connected to one of the wired computer ports on the rear of the Router the LED will light When information is being sent over the port the LED blinks rapidly OFF No device is linked to the port Green 10Base T device connected Blinking Port activity 10 Knowing your Router C Modem WAN Status LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem Solid Green Good WAN link Blinking Green WAN activity Internet Connected LED This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet When the light is OFF the Router is NOT connected to the Internet When the light is blinking the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet When the light is solid GREEN the Router is connected to the Internet When using the Disconnect after x minutes feature this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router s connection OFF Ro
46. SB connection If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you Can in some cases purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it Ethernet Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes The Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000 XP or Vista computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation If it is not you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to configure your Router Additionally if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000 XP or Vista you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual 14 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 1 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG modem router 1 1 ne f og N 1 2 1 3 nA J a 1 4 1 5 Unplug your modem s power cord Place the Router next to the modem with the antennas raised Locate the networking cable
47. 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 gt settings for your installed network adapter You will see the following window 2 TCP IP Properties 1 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 You will need to enter this information into the Router 4 Write the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab 3 5 Click the Gateway tab 2 Write the gateway address down in the chart 94 Manually Configuring Network Settings 6 Click the DNS Configuration tab 1 Write the DNS address es in the chart IP address Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 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 95 UOI IIS 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
48. WPA with server Advanced Setting Wireless Protected Access using a server to distribute keys to the clients This option requires that a Radius server is running on the network More Info Authentication WPA RADIUS WPA2 RADIUS x Encryption Technique TKIP v RADIUS Server l I RADIUS port 1812 RADIUS Key Re Key Interval s00 Clear Changes IMPORTANT Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router 56 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA Security Note To use WPA security your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA At the time this User Manual was published a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download This patch works only with Windows XP Your Router supports WPA PSK no server WPA PSK uses what is known as a pre shared key as the security key A pre shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 39 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers or characters Each client uses the same key to access the network Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment Setting WPA PSK 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter yo
49. Wireless G Plus MIMO User Manual F5D9230 4 Table of Contents INIFOGUCUION 20 cee ce edcen sees ewes ees te ea eek deeded 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO Router 2 Product Overview 2 000 ees 6 Product Features 24e2 4 cunaetewed Be Fceheeaeaee ce 6 Knowing your Router 00000 eee eee ees 9 Package Contents anaana cee eee eee 9 System Requirements 2 0000 eee eee ees 9 setup Assistant Software System Requirements 9 Connecting and Configuring your Router 14 Alternate Setup Method 0 29 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 45 Changing LAN Settings 2 00 cee eee eee 46 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 48 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 49 Setting WPA Security 0 00 00 ees 57 Setting WEP Encryption a an aa aaa 58 Using the Access Point Mode 4 60 Setting MAC Address Control 000000 5 61 Configuring the Firewall 0 000 eee ees 63 Using Dynamic DNS ten ate on dee ada dae oe ee ee eee 67 TINGS is gasses a ee oe w ob mb eee obs ee eet 70 Restarting the Router 0 0 eee ee ee es 70 Updating the Firmware 00 e eee ee ee es 19 Manually Configuring Network Settings 88 Recommended Web Browser Settings
50. ame 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 You can also do this manually by clicking the Update Dynamic DNS button 4 BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Disconnected Firewall gt DDNS Clie et WA DDNS Dynamic DNS allows you to provide Internet users with a fixed domain name instead of an IP address which may periodically change allowing your router and applications set up in your router s virtual servers to be accessed from various locations on the Internet without knowing your current IP address Your Wireless Router supports dynamic DNS through DynDNS org http www dyndns org You must create an account before using this service More Info User Name gt username 1 Password gt s weweeeee 2 Domain Name gt _ me dyndns org 3 Fl Auto update 4 Clear Changes Update Dynamic DNS 68 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as pinging to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there The Router can be set up so it will
51. anges 63 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 80 FTP server Port 21 or other applications through your Router to your internal network Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall computers outside your network over the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be seen A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application If your application is not listed you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need A Router f Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Firewall gt Virtual Servers This function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 80 FTP r Port 21 or other applications through your Router to your internal network More Info Clear Changes Apply Changes add Active Worlds v aa 10 C M ean OOO O O 2 0 TCP sezass2 tL qau kl TCP x 192 168 2 kl a0 L TCP 192 160 2 jl SO OOOO O ee C M so OOOO O OOO r isettee COC M fa C I TCP M 192 168 2 ji J aie _ er mi O E a l IE TCP m 192 168 21 I Oo l Ji T
52. atus indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly 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 Select My ISP provides more than one static IP address and enter your additional addresses Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt Connection Type gt Static IP To enter your Static IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info IP Address gt Subnet Mask gt ISP Goteway Address gt p 3 My ISP Provides more than one Static IP address gt O Click here to enter your DNS Settings Clear Changes Apply Changes 3 N UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method 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 r
53. d Information 0 00 013 10 19 2002 gt Fixed Automatic Firmware Notification version checking gt Fixed PPPoE idle timeout disconnects in seconds gt Fixed login timeout failed een Je 1 To download the new version of firmware click Download 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 As Save in Desktop T 5d gt fle Ory Documents 9 My Computer My Recent Gay Network Places Documents B Desktop a My Documents ae My Computer _MyNetwok Seve as ype tance 80 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close Download complete A X EE E eTe The download of the firmware is complete To update the firmware follow the next steps in Updating the Router s Firmware 81 uo0l 2 S Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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
54. d a network adapter that supports TCP IP the standard language of the Internet Front Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation You ll know at a glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status monitoring procedures Web Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router s advanced functions easily through your web browser without having to install additional software onto the computer There are no disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation NAT to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account SPI 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 and fragment flooding Product Overview Integrated 10 100 4 Port Switch The Router has a built in four port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers data
55. 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 For more assistance see your wireless card s user manual 106 Troubleshooting Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Solution 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 You will be asked to enter your password If you never set a password leave the Password field blank and click Submit Click the Wireless tab on the left of your screen Select the Encryption or Security tab to get to the security settings page 2 Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu 3 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can type in your hex WEP key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must n
56. duct has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood earthquake lightning war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration 114 Information How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be n prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any
57. e LAN settings click on LAN Settings 2 or to view the list of connected computers click on DHCP client list 3 1 2 3 Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Your Router is equipped with a DHCP server that will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on work The factory default settings for the DHCP server will work in most any application If you need to make changes to the settings you can do so The changes that you can make are Change the Internal IP address of the Router The default 192 168 2 1 Change the Subnet Mask The default 255 255 255 0 Enable Disable the DHCP Server Function Default ON Enabled Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool Address Default Starting 2 Ending 100 Specify the IP address Lease Time Default Forever Specify a local Domain Name Default Belkin To make changes click LAN Settings on the LAN tab to the left The Router will also provide you with a list of all cient computers connected to the network To view the list click DHCP client list on the LAN tab to the left 45 uo01 2aS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected LAN gt LAN Settings You Laal area ngetap le to take effect you hip ore sh i has raph eh button a
58. e are other Belkin Routers with the same name in your neighborhood User Manual Network Name Belkin_G_Plus_MmiMO Quit 19 UOIIOS Connecting and Configuring your Router 2 8 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed If your Internet account requires a login and password you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below Select your country or ISP from the drop down boxes Version 1 0 1 BELKIN _ Setup cD 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 2 Verifying hardware connections 3 Naming your network 4 Requesting your Intemet account info of needed User Manual 5 Configuring the Router E 6 Checking connection to the internet Jurit Optional Assistance connecting other computers Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Step 4 of 6 Internet account info The Router needs a bit more information in order tobe able to connect to the Internet When you tell us who provides your service we can configure most of it Country Internet Service Provider ISP United States of America Please select a provider User Manual Quit Don t you see your ISP in the list Click Here Caneel 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2 9 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it Wait for the on screen instructions Note Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the
59. e clients must also use that same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card 109 UOI IOS Troubleshooting 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK no server 5 Type your WPA key in the Network key box Important WPA PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter eight to 63 characters This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or access point 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings Problem I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security Solution 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 Wi
60. ended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults Utilities gt Restore Factory Defaults Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults To restore the factory default settings click the Restore Defaults button below 1 Click the Restore Defaults button 2 The following message will appear Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer WARNING All Your Settings Will be Lost S Are You Sure You want to do this 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 Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer A Restoring the default settings will take up to 60 seconds Do not turn off power to the Router during this process a 13 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 1 into the navigation bar of your browser Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Utilities gt Restore factory defaults Successfully List
61. equired to connect to the Internet 2 Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet 3 You have to double click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt Connection Type gt PPPoE To enter your PPPoE settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info P z 1 Passwor d gt 2 Retype Passwo rd gt Service Name Optional gt 3 MTU 576 1492 gt jima 4 Do not make changes to the MTU setting unless your ISP specifically requires a different setting than 1454 More Info C Disconnect after 5 minutes of no activity 5 More Info Clear Changes Apply Changes 38 Alternate Setup Method User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it Service Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name leave this blank MTU The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet slow Internet access and problems with Internet applications working properly
62. er from anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router This is more secure but less convenient To use this method enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router Before you enable this function it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Advanced Feature The Remote Access Port option allows you to configure the desired Remote Access Port for Remote Management feature The default access port is set to port 8080 Remote Management ADVANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to changes to your Router s settings from e n the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAYE SEET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info Cany IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely Remote Access Port gt 8080 Clear Changes Apply Changes 86 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling Disabling UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is yet an
63. er will perform a check to see if new firmware is available If so you will be notified You can choose to download the new version or ignore it Auto Update Firmware Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to automatically check the availability of firmware updates for your router More Info Auto Update Firmware Enable Ocnable visable f Disable gt Clear Changes 4oply Changes 87 UOIJIOS Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 TCP IP 1 Connect wia Ethernet Setup 2 configure Manually IF Address Subnet mask Router address Search domains Name serwer addr 3 Next to Configure 2 if Manually is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 88 Manually Configuring Networ
64. ient IP Filters The Router ca nfigur jose estrict access to the Internet e mail or other network services at spe pr da ais pasha Mo info a es YS Type Block Time _ Day Time Enable Otep Onan SUN O M ee ee ae lock SUN w 1200AmM m A BOTH a E Ar CyaWwaye SUN m 12 00 AM 192 168 2 r SUN 12 00 A M ooo E ne O always SUN 1200AM 192 168 2 h he 7 QOBom Block SUN 12 00 A M Ortcp O always SUN ES o M a M et Oa Sun filo Am le BOTH ne Ha EE O ae O Always SUN 12 00AM A 192 168 2 SUN 12 00 A M som Oe ese Orce O waye SUN v Beats szasa H TE HO s Ghee T ENN BOTH Clear Changes o 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 Select Both 3 Select Block 4 You can also select Always to block access all of the time Select the day to start on top 5 the time to start on top 6 the day to end on the bottom 7 and the time to stop 8 on the bottom Select Enable 9 Click Apply Changes The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified Note Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities gt System Settings gt Time Zone 1 2 _ ne a e Ortce T 4 6
65. ireless network n K lt aay User Manual Ce ZU wireless router modem internet Quit Your Belkin_G_Plus_MIMO network is now set up and working Click Next to finish up Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Congratulations Your Router is set up and you may now surf the web Setup Assistant lt This tool can automatically configure your router and computer Network Status lt See the current status of your network and internet connection Manual Setup lt Mammal settings for internet connections network and security User Manual The entire mamal on disk in your language Language English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano PICS PIER Atos Eth Quit 28 Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router 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 Note It does not matter which numbered port you choose 1 5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem 1 6 Before plugging the power cord i
66. ish the DMZ host to direct to enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer select Enable and click Apply Changes 66 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS org offers allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet DynDNS org provides this service for up to five host names free to the Internet community The Dynamic DNSSM service is ideal for a home website file server or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you re at work Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address no matter how often your ISP changes it When your IP address changes your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname dyndns org instead To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name please visit http www dyndns org 67 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting up the Router s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS org s free update service before using this feature Once you have your registration follow the directions below 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 n
67. k Settings 4 If not already set at Configure choose Using DHCP Server This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router Setup a1 Configure Using DHCP Serwer 5 Close the window If you made any changes the following window will appear Click Save A Save changes to the current configuration Cn e Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 89 uo0l 2 S Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1 Click on the System Preferences icon 2 Select Network 1 from the System Preferences menu aoe System Preferences Personal a 5 K g Desktop Dock General International Login Screen Saver Universal Access Hardware ColorSync Displays Energy Saver Keyboard Mouse Sound 1 internet amp Network e Internet Network QuickTime Sharing System 9 Q 2 Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Users Update 3 Select Built in Ethernet 2 next to Show in the Network menu Network Location Automatic E 2 new Built in Ethernet pa 3 SERA Popote AppleTatk Proxies Configure Using DHCP E 4 Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 10 10 2 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID
68. ktop my Documents 3 My Computer My Recent Jmy Network Places Documents My Computer My Network File name fuser fo Places Files of type Jal Files Cancel A T UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer Do you want to continue and restore settings 3 A reminder window will appear It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer After settings are restored the Router may not respond to commands for as long as one minute This is normal Do not power down the Router during this time 4 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s configuration will be restored The Router s 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 78 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Updating the 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 BELKIN2 RouterSetup Home Help Logout Inter
69. le to access the Internet there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall 2 If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on 3 Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software please contact Belkin Technical Support 103 UOI IOS Troubleshooting Problem I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly Solution If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please check the following items 1 Look at the lights on your Router If you re using a Belkin Router the lights should be as follows e The Power light should be on e The Connected light should be on and not blinking e The WAN Internet light should be either on or blinking e The Wireless light should be on or blinking
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71. locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s user manual and move your Router or access point and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible UOIJIOS Introduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices For Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card See your network card s user guide for more information These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router or access point Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most online banking websites Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it
72. loyed by advanced users only For security you can choose not to broadcast your network s SSID Doing so will Keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks To turn off the broadcast of the SSID remove the check mark from the box next to Broadcast SSID and then click Apply Changes The change is immediate Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change Protected Mode Switch Protected mode will ensure proper operation of 802 11g devices on your G Plus MIMO network when 802 11b devices are present or when there is heavy 802 11b traffic in the operating environment If you are using a mix of Belkin G Plus MIMO Wireless Cards and 802 11b or 802 119 cards on your network protected mode should be used If you are in an environment where there is no other or very little 802 11b wireless network traffic best 802 11g performance may be achieved with protected mode OFF If you are operating in an environment with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference best 802 11g performance may be achieved with protected mode ON Wireless G Plus MIMO performance is not affected by this setting Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA
73. lt Add 3 Setting up an Allow Access List 1 Select the Allow radio button 1 to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network 2 Next in the MAC Address field that is blank 2 type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network then click lt lt Add 8 3 Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have been entered 4 Click Apply Changes 4 to finish 61 UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 1 to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network 2 Next in the MAC Address field that is blank 2 type in the MAC address of the wireless computer you want to deny access to the wireless network then click lt lt Add 8 3 Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny access to have been entered 4 Click Apply Changes 4 to finish 1 Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Mac Address Control is the ability to set up a list of clients that you want to allow or deny access f Allow Deny O Disable 2 a
74. method Problem e The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The WAN light on my Router is off and the Connected light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet and the WAN light is off and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected We strongly recommend using the cable that was supplied with your cable or DSL modem for this purpose The cable should be connected at one end to the Router s Internet WAN port and at the other end to the network port on your modem 2 Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes After three minutes plug the modem back into its power source This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router 3 Unplug the power to your Router wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the power This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem If the WAN light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer Problem e The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The WAN light on my Router is on and the Con
75. n t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed Solution If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks in the wireless utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 Temporarily move computer if possible five to 10 feet from the Router Close the wireless utility and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO Router of this User Manual 2 Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This setting is found on the Router s wireless Channel and SSID configuration page If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 105 UOI IOS Troubleshooting Problem e My wireless network performance is inconsistent e Data transfer is sometimes slow e Signal strength is poor e Difficulty establishing and or maintaining a Virtual Private Network VPN connection Solution Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the
76. n 1 the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and 2 one of the LAN ports labeled 1 through 4 on the back of the Router Note The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled Internet WAN on the back of the Router 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer then rerunning the Setup Assistant If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps Problem Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet please check the following items 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant If the 101 uo1 2aS Troubleshooting troubleshooting screen does not open automatically click on the Troubleshoot button in the lower right hand corner of the Setup Assistant window 2 If your ISP requires a user name and password make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly Some user names require that the ISP s domain may be at the end of the name Example myname myisp com The myisp com part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 88 of this User Manual for an alternative setup
77. ndows XP WPA Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 2 Right click on the Wireless Networks tab Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked 3 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button 4 For a home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Administration Note Select WPA with radius server if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server Please consult your network administrator for further information 5 Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or access point that you set up 110 Troubleshooting 6 Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up
78. nected light is blinking 102 Troubleshooting Solution 1 If you cannot connect to the Internet the WAN light is on and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP s connection 2 If you have a static IP address connection your ISP must assign you the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting 3 If you have a PPPoE connection your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name Make sure the Router s connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting 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 Problem e The Setup Assistant completed but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The WAN light on my Router is blinking and the Connected light is solid Solution 1 If the WAN light is blinking and the Connected light is solid but you are unab
79. net Status Disconnected LAN Setup Utilities gt Firmware update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here to go to the Save Backup current settings page erone AE ________ 1 Firmware Version gt Update Firmware gt tise Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check Firmware 1 button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware When you click the button a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available If a new version is available you will have the option to download it 19 UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the Check Firmware button and a new version of firmware is available you will see a screen similar to the one below 2 New Firmware Available Microsoft Internet Explorer Anew firmware is available for your router Model Hame F506231 4P Belkin Wireless Router Version 0 00 013 Release Data 2002 10 09 Image location Attp networking belkin com update filesFSD6231_4P_0 00 013 dlf Update
80. nnect When you do so look for your network John s Home Wi Fi Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup cD Optional Assistance connecting other computers Often wireless connection problems are caused by interference from walls electric appliances or other neatby wireless networks Were all of your wireless computers able to connect User Manual Yes No C Does not apply Quit Cancel Back Next J 26 Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting computers with wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then simply connect an Ethernet cable between your computer s network port and one of the available LAN ports labeled connections to computers on the back of this Router Version 1 0 1 BELKIN Setup CD Optional Assistance connecting other computers Wired connection problems often result from incorrectly located plugs or bad cables Were all of your wired computers able to connect User Manual Yes No Doesnotapply Quit Cancel Back Next ot UOI IOS Connecting and Configuring your Router Congratulations Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected your network is set up and working You can now surf the Internet Click Next to take you back to the main menu Version 1 0 1 BELKIN _ Setup cD Congratulations You have a w
81. nterface again type the IP address you specified into your browser s navigation bar You can set the encryption settings MAC address filtering SSID and channel normally BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Wireless gt Use as Access Point ADVANCED FEATURE The Router can be con tae ed to act as stri ictly a n Access Poi he bypassing all of the routing and firewall functi o do so select Enable and type in the IP address you want the Access Point to have More Info Enable Disable Enable ODisable Clear Changes Apply Changes 60 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network Note This list applies only to wireless computers This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access When you enable this feature you must enter the MAC address of each client computer to which you want to allow network access The Block feature lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer s MAC address from the list 1 Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Allow Deny Disable 2 a Sasa MAC Address Clear Changes Apply Changes 4 Sa lt
82. nto 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 42 Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters URLs like www belkin com to IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router The Automatic from ISP box 1 should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address If you are using a static IP connection type then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address Leave the Automatic from ISP box checked To enter the DNS address settings uncheck the Automatic from ISP box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided Click Apply Changes to save the settings BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt DNS If your ISP provided you with a specific ONS address to use enter the address
83. nto the Router plug the cord into the wall then plug the cord into the Router s power jack TMT mT su To power adapter Cable or DSL a modem Mac or PC computer that was originally Existing network cable connected to Supplied Blue Ethernet that came with modem the cable or cable to computer DSL modem 29 u01 2aS Alternate Setup Method 1 7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router The green light labeled WAN should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router If it is not recheck your connections 1 8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled LAN 1 2 3 4 The light which corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be ON if your computer is connected properly If it is not recheck your connections Step 2 Set your Computer s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based Ad vanced 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 Address 192 168 2 1 30 Alternate Set
84. of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING 10 THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 115 UOIJIIS Wireless G Plus MIMO BELKIN Router BELKIN www belkin com Be
85. ok Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as Belkin 802 11g products Download the latest driver at http web belkin com support for the following products F5D 000 F5D7001 F5D7010 F5D7230 4 F5D7231 4 F5D7130 F5D9010 F5D9050 F5D9230 4 Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network Solution 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers symbols or spaces This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network Solution Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Wireless Router or access point th
86. on to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card Once the Advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button Under Data Encryption select WEP Ensure that the check box The key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked Type your WEP key in the Network key box Important A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or access point For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 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 108 Troubleshooting Problem Do Belkin products support WPA Solution You need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802 11g Wireless Desktop or Notebo
87. operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in The channel can be changed if 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 The auto channel selection mode will choose the clearest channel to operate on when the Router is first powered up Your Router ships from the factory with the auto channel feature enabled You can manually select a channel if you wish however it is recommended to use the auto channel mode To change the channel select the channel from the drop down list Click Apply Changes The change is immediate Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Current Channel 11 Auto Wireless Channel SSID gt _Plus_ MIMO Wireless Mode gt amp 002 116 more Info Broadcast SSID Info Protected Mode Zippy changes _ Clear Chang Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note This advanced feature should be emp
88. other 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 UPnP compliant Some applications require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in some instances setting trigger ports An application that is UPnP compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router basically telling the Router which way it needs the firewall configured The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled If you are using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features you can enable the UPnP feature Simply select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change UPNP Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the UPNP feature of the Router on or off If you use applications that support UPnP enabling UPnP will allow these applications to automatically configure the router More Info UPNP Enable Disable gt O Enable Disable Clear Changes Spply Changes Stn Enabling Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available When you log into the Router s advanced interface the Rout
89. ow set all of your clients to match these settings A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 4 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings WARNING If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client If this is not done you will lose your wireless connection Note to Mac Users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your Apple AirPort product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 107 uo0ol sS Troubleshooting Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin client card Solution The client card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or access point For instance if your Wireless Router or access point uses the key 0011223344556677 8899AABBCC then the client card must be set to the exact same key 1 2 3 8 Double click the Signal Indicator ic
90. p Logout Internet Status Disconnected WAN gt The rovider The Router ble of e ice i provided that you have correctly configured the Router s settings for your ISP s connection type configure the Router to connect to your ISP click on Connection type on the Internet WAN n the left of the screen a Internet WAN Tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service uter is capal connecting to vi ider A B C onnection types supported Dynamic including ISPs that require a host name and ISPs that bind the connection to a specific MAC address Static IP address the Router supports a connection to an ISP which assigns a static IP address PPPoE the Router supports a dynamic connection type which requires a PPPoE login for authentication PPTP For European users ONLY The Router supports connections to European ISP s which ct via PPTP connect via Telstra BigPond Australian users ONLY The router supports connection to Telstra BigPond 34 Alternate Setup Method 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 BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Disconnected LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type DHCP Client List et wan elect your connection ty
91. pe Dynamic A Dynamic type of connection is the most common If you use a cable modem then most likely you will have a dynamic connection If you have a cable modem or you are not sure of your connection type use this Wireless Static A Static IP address connection type is less common than others Use this selection only if your ISP gave you an IP address that never changes PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and or your ISP gave you a User Name and Password then your connection type is PPPoE Use this connection type PPTP European Countries Only This type of connection is most common in European countries If your ISP has specifically told you that you use PPTP and has supplied you with the proper PPTP information then use this option Telstra BigPond x Australia Only Users of Telstra BigPond Cable or DSL will use this option Utilities to configure the connection m 2 35 UOI IOS Alternate Setup Method 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 Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC
92. r more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 amp RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 113 uo01 2aS Information Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product Products with the CE marking comply with the EM
93. ration settings Click the Restart Router button below to Restart the Router Restart Router 70 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1 Click the Restart Router button 2 The following message will appear Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer i j 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 Click OK 71 U01 99S Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Utilities gt Reset Successfully Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restertting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Click the Restart Router button below to Restart the Router Router is rebooting S seconds remaining 72 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recomm
94. rer At the end of the upgrade the Router may not sepa to commands for as long as one minute This is normal Do not turn off or reboot the Router during this tim 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 83 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for greater security you can set a password here Write down your password and keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router Utilities gt System Settings Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password If you wish to add a password for more security yau can set a password here More Info Type in current Password gt Type in new Password gt confirm new Password gt Login Timeout gt leoo i1 9999 seconds Clear Change
95. rom the drop down menu 6 will automatically fill in your login server IP address If your login server address is different than one provided here you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to User decide login server manually 4 and type in the address next to Login Server 5 When you have entered all of your information click Apply Changes After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected WAN gt Connection Type gt Telstra BigPond If your Internet service is provided by Telstra BigPond in Australia you will need to enter your information below This information is provided by Telstra BigPond More Info Select Your State gt 1 6 u ame gt es 2 Passwor d 3 Retype Password User decide log rver m i o 4 Login Serv I 5 Clear Changes Apply Changes 1 Select your State Select your state from the drop down menu 6 The Login Server box will automatically be filled in with an IP address If for some reason this address does not match the address that Telstra has given you can manually enter the login server address See User decide login server manually 4 2 User Name Provided by your ISP Type in your user name here 3 Password Type in your password and retype it i
96. s Apply Changes 84 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time Out Setting The login time out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router s advanced setup interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface then left your computer alone without clicking Logout Assuming the time out is set to 10 minutes 10 minutes after you leave the login session will expire You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes The login time out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes Note Only one computer can be logged into the Router s advanced setup interface at one time 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 You have the option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your Router s clock synchronized Select your desired NPT server from the drop down box or simply keep it as is If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving then place a check mark in the box next to Enable Daylight Saving The system clock may no
97. s that is associated with WPS Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below Enter the client s PIN into the Router s internal registrar accessed through this screen The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Setup Wizard Wireless gt Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Settings LAN Setup Internet WAN Firewall Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled eee 1 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is the industry standard method to simplify the security setup and management of Wi Fi networks You now can easily setup and connect to a WPA enabled 802 11 network with WPS certified devices using either Personal Information Number PIN method or Push Button Configuration PBC method Legacy devices without WPS can be added to the network using the traditional manual configuration method Apply Changes 1 Personal Information Number PIN Method Enter the PIN from the client device and click Enroll Then start WPS on the client device 2 from its wireless utility or WPS application within 2 minutes Enter Client Device PIN Enroll If an external Registrar is available you can also enter Router s PIN at the external Registrar To change Router s PIN click Generate New PIN Or click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN to factory default 3 Router PIN 06558512 2 Push Bu
98. s option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings Firewall It is recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults MAC Add Save Backup Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update Restore Previous Saved Settings AN F This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration 1 Firmware Update Utilities 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 System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Utilities gt Restart Router Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restartting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configu
99. s that can inhibit wireless communication include e Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and Router or access point Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from your Router or access point and your wireless enabled computers e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering e If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router or access point to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions e f necessary consider switching to a 9OOMHz or 5GHz cordless phone 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 Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to
100. t Netscape Click on Edit then Preferences 2 In the Preferences window click on Advanced then select Proxies In the Proxies window select Direct connection to the Internet Preferences T Appearance Fonts Colors Themes Content Packs b Mail and Newsgroups b Instant Messenger b Privacy and Security T Advanced Cache Software Installati Mouse Wheel System Offline and Disk Space 99 uU01 2aS Troubleshooting Problem Installation CD does not automatically start Solution If the CD ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 If the Setup Assistant screen does not appear within 15 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the installation Easy Install D CD Drive File System CDFS The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds If instead a window appears showing the files on the CD double click on the icon labeled Easylinstall exe 2 Easy Install D DER File Edt View Favorit LJ 4 If the Setup Assistant still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 88 of this User
101. t the IP Address gt 192 168 2 1 1 More Info Subnet Mask gt 255 255 255 0 2 More Info prep server on oor 3 Heal chili makes oes network very easy by saraat each computer eel aur It is not necessary an feos ee Mo e Info IP Pool Starting Address 192 168 2 2 4 IP Pool Ending Address gt 192 168 2 100 Lease Time gt Forever i The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address far each computer esr ple Name gt Belki no eee ee 6 A feature that lets you assign a name to your netwou Clear Changes ak Changes 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 To change the IP address type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes The IP address you choose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anything between 0 and 255 10 x x x where x is anything between 0 and 255 2 Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask This is a unique advanced feature of your Belkin Router It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary however do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so The default setting is 255
102. t update immediately Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself Time and Time zone 200642104 128 EF 01 39 28 Please set your time zone If you are in an area that observes daylight saving check this box More Info Time Zone gt GMT 08 09 Pacific Time US amp Canada v Daylight Savings gt E automatically adjust Daylight Saving Primary NTP Server 192 43 244 18 North America Remote Management ADVANCED FEATURE Re nges to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet L137 189 8 174 Asia Pacific E SURE YOU HAYE SEET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info Olany IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely manage the router gt LY I o Remote Access Port gt 80 Clear Changes Apply Changes NAT Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the Network Address Translation feature off In almost every case vou would NOT want to trun this feature off More Info 85 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet There are two methods of remotely managing the Router The first is to allow access to the Rout
103. that connects your modem and computer Unplug that cable from your modem and plug it into any gray port on the back of the Router Find your new networking cable included in the box with your Router and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router Connect the other end to your modem in the port that s now free Plug in your modem s power cord Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Router s power supply into the black port on the back Plug the other end into the wall outlet Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up Look at the display on the front of the Router Make sure the Wired and Router icons are lit up in blue If they are not recheck your connections 15 uo01 2aS Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software 2 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer 2 2 Insert the CD into your computer The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer s screen within 15 seconds Click on Go to run the Setup Assistant Follow the instructions there BELKIN Setup CD This software was created to make seting up a wireless network ensy This tool does the hard stuff so you don t have to Run the Setup Assistant now Go to the Mam Menu for all choices IMPORTANT Run the Setup
104. the list 192 168 2 20 your 72b523394f 00 13 D4 52 18 30 192 168 2 48 marian_wi 00 16 D3 26 20 3F Refresh 4 1 2 48 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name SSID operating channel encryption security settings and configure the Router to be used as an access point Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Wireless gt In this tab you can adjust settings to the Wireless section of the Router Channel and SSID Make adjustments to the wireless channel and SSID wireless network name e Security Change the wireless security settings such as WPA settings or WEP settings e USE as Access Point Set the operating mode of the Router to AP mode e MAC Address Control Set up a list of clients that you want to allow or deny access to the wireless network 49 UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID 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 G Plus MIMO_ followed by six digits that are unique to your Router Your network name will look something like Belkin G Plus MIMO_012345 You can change this to anything
105. ton enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router this button will change to read Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged into the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes you can log out of the Router by clicking the Logout button For more information about logging into the Router see the section called Logging into the Router Help Button The Help button gives you access to the Router s help pages Help is also available on many pages by clicking more info next to certain sections of each page LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network LAN side of the Router Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server or by clicking the LAN quick navigation link on the left side of the screen Features Shows the status of the Router s NAT firewall and wireless features Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the quick navigation links on the left side of the screen Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the Internet WAN
106. tton Configuration PBC Method Click Start PBC then start PBC on the device you want to connect to the Router within 2 minutes 3 Manual Configuration Method For client devices without WPS manually configure the device with the following settings Router Configuration Not configured 5 Please run Belkin Security Assistant n Wireless Security from CD or manually configure Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled or Disabled Personal Identification Number PIN Method In this method a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4 or 8 digit PIN to the Router After clicking Enroll you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes Router PIN If an external registrar is available you may enter in the Router s PIN to the registrar Click Generate New PIN to change the PIN from the default value Click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN value Push Button Configuration PBC Method PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network Push the PBC button located on the back of the Router for three seconds and then initiate the PBC on the client device Alternatively push the Start PBC soft button to start this process Manual Configuration Method This section lists the default security settings to be set up if not using WPS 54 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface WPAZ2 Requirements IMPORTANT In order
107. ulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 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 computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards Wireless Desktop Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapters e Ensure that your Router s or access point s networking antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your Router or access point itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction e In multistory homes place the Router or access point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the Router or access point on an upper floor e Try not to place the Router or access point near a cordless 2 4GHz phone Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router or access point near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense object
108. up Method 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 To make any changes to the Router s settings you have to log in Clicking the Login button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen The Router ships with no password entered In the login screen leave the password blank and click the Submit button to log in Home Help Login Internet Status Connected Before you can change any settings you need to log in with password If you have not yet set a custom password then leave this field blank and click Submit Password Ce Default leave blank cear a 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 time out is 10 minutes This can be changed from one to 99 minutes For more information see the section in this manual titled Changing the Login Time Out Setting 31 UOI IIS Alternate Setup Method Understanding the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see
109. ur pre shared key This can be from eight to 39 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected Wireless gt Security Security Mode ba Authentication WPA PSK 4 Encryption Technique TKIP Default is TKIP Pre shared Key PSK mee PIK no server reles orga stp Nop anne Shared Key The key is SSWO ara pl ofa ae til rse sava oe mbers The key mise be bea char oid ote i ale include eps and s smbal r64 He OPa niy Esth dlie nt that onI id the netwo CG Ape ame key Pre Peli red Key More Info Clear Changes tes enanos D C Obscure PSK 57 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 Wireless gt Security Security Mode Disabled You can configure wireless security encry pl Disabled huld be enabled to assure maximum wireless security WPA Wireless Protected Access provides dyna WPA Pakino serer es the best security solution In wireless environments where not
110. uter is not connected to the Internet Blinking Green Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid Green Router is connected to the Internet Power Ready LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up During this time the Power Ready LED blinks When the Router has completely booted up the Power Ready LED becomes a SOLID light indicating the Router is ready for use Blinking Green Router is booting up Solid Green Router is ready 11 UOI JIOS Knowing your Router Rear Panel H I J Connections to Computers to Modem 1 2 3 4 IIIT ITT Siilin dd IILI O F Power Jack Black Connect the included 12V 1A DC power supply to this jack G Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Connect your wired non wireless computers to these ports These ports are RJ45 10 100 auto negotiation 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 front of the Router H Connection to Modem Modem Port Yellow This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly 12 Knowing your Router Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare
111. when you access the Advanced User Interface UI The home page shows you a quick view of the Router s status and settings All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page 1 Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab s function 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 The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router 10 2 5 4 3 BELKIN Router Setup Home Help Login Internet Status Disc Status You will need to log in before you can change any settings stem date time Auto Belkin_G_Plus_MIMO_1E4365 bled English English Francais Espa ol Deutsch fij A fiac iah A ARE 3H Italiano Nederlands 32 Alternate Setup Method 10 Login Logout Button This but
112. y or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time This also means that a particular computer s IP address may change over time If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters these are dependent on the IP address For this reason you will not want the IP address to change Local Domain Name The default setting is Belkin You can set a local domain name network name for your network There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so You can name the network anything you want such as MY NETWORK 47 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers known as clients which are connected to your network You are able to view the IP address 1 of the computer the host name 2 if the computer has been assigned one and the MAC address 3 of the computer s network interface card NIC Pressing the Refresh 4 button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated Router Setup Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected LAN gt DHCP Client List This page shows you the IP address Host Name and MAC address of each computer that is spe m connected to your network If the computer does not have a host name cified then the Host Name field will be blank Pressing Refresh will update

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