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1 T abl e of Contents 1 1 Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wir eless Network .
1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section Intr oduction 1 Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wir eless Network .
3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Pla ce ment of y our Wir el ess 80 2.11g Ro uter Important Factors for Placement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wir eless Router or Access Point. T ypical indoor operating range for your wir eless devices is between 100 and 200 feet.
3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 2. A void Ob stac les an d Interf er enc e Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens.
5 4 Intr oduction 5 4 Intr oduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide.
5 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T echnical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.
7 6 Pr oduct Overvie w 7 6 Pr oduct Overvie w Pr oduct F eatures 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 802.11g Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.
7 Pr oduct Overvie w 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section SPI Firewall Y our Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including I.
9 8 Pr oduct Overvie w 9 8 Knowing Y our Router NOT E: Easy Install Wizar d soft ware is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. The Print Server Setup Wizar d softwar e is comp atible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP .
9 Knowing Y our Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pack age Contents • Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install .
11 10 Knowing Y our Router 11 10 Knowing Y our Router 2.4GHz • High-Speed Wireless G The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better or ganization and utility .
11 Knowing Y our Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 OFF No Device is Linked to the Port Green 10Base-T Device Connected Orange 100Base-Tx Device Connected Blinking (Orange or Green) Port Activity 4. W AN Sta tus LED This LED lights SOLID to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router .
13 12 Knowing Y our Router 13 12 Knowing Y our Router 6. Po wer Ja ck - GREY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Con nectio ns to Com puter s (LAN P orts) - BL UE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports.
13 Knowing Y our Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 b. Res tori ng the F acto ry Def aults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink.
15 14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router V erif y the co ntent s of your bo x. Y ou sho uld hav e the fo llo wing: • Belkin Wireless 802.
15 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router .
17 16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 5. Click “Run Router Setup Wizar d”. W elc ome Scr een The Wizard’ s welcome screen will appear . Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point.
17 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’ s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’ s connection to the Internet.
19 18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Step 2 Har dware Setup The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide.
19 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router . Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install software on your computer’ s screen for more details.
21 20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 3.3 Wir el ess Se tup This St ep Is Opti onal. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customise your wireless network settings if you want to.
21 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4.2 Finis hed When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizar d will tell you that you ar e finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be SOLID, indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet.
23 22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Connecting your printer to the Router’ s print server Please closely follow the directions to set up your printer . Be fo re y ou st ar t Install the printer’ s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print.
23 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the words “Click Here” to start the Wizard. 4. The first screen of the Wizard appears.
25 24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 5. Next, make sure the Router is ON. Make sure the printer is ON. Plug in the USB cable that is connected to the printer to the USB port on the r ear of the Router .
25 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 7. The next screen that appears will allow you to test print. Click on the “Print T est Page” button. When your test page is finished printing, click “Next”.
27 26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Manuall y installing the print server port Advanced users can manually install the Belkin Printer Port without using the Wizard. T o do this, fr om the Installer menu, click “Install Printer Port Only” to skip the Wizard.
27 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 c. On the “Available Servers” window , your Router’ s print server name will appear . Select the Print Server . Click “OK” to close. d. On the “Belkin Port A: Properties” window , the name of the Print Server will appear .
29 28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Uninstalling the print server port 1. In Windows, select the printer’ s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Port.
29 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Usi ng the Pr int Ser ver Print Server Configuration Screen For proper operation of the Print Server , install the printer’ s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print.
31 30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server LPR Printing (3) The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the main printing method.
31 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”. 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file.
33 32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type in “cmd” for Windows XP and 2000 or “command” for Windows 98SE and Me; click “OK” to open a “Command/MS-DOS Prompt” window.
33 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number (for example, “put c: example printer1”). 8. The file will be sent to the Print Server .
35 34 Alternate Setup Method 35 34 Alternate Setup Method The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. Y ou can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router .
35 Alternate Setup Method 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1.5 T urn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Not e: Y our Router may have ports in differ ent locations than depicted in the illustration above. 1.
37 36 Alternate Setup Method 37 36 Alternate Setup Method Step 2 Set your Computer’ s Network Settings to W ork with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.
37 Alternate Setup Method 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to 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.
39 38 Alternate Setup Method 39 38 Alternate Setup Method 2. Home Bu tton The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Inter net Sta tus Indi cato r This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router , indicating the connection status of the Router .
39 Alternate Setup Method 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. Help Bu tton 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.
41 40 Alternate Setup Method 41 40 Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router f or Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Inter net/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
41 Alternate Setup Method 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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) .
43 42 Alternate Setup Method 43 42 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype 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 .
43 Alternate Setup Method 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Static IP A static IP addr ess 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.
45 44 Alternate Setup Method 45 44 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 Inter net, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service.
45 Alternate Setup Method 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1. User Na me This space is pr ovided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Pas swor d T ype in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Passwor d” box to confirm it.
47 46 Alternate Setup Method 47 46 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Point-to-Point T unneling Pr otocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in Eur opean countries.
47 Alternate Setup Method 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Servi ce IP Ad dr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter your service IP addr ess here. 5. My IP Addr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subn et Mask Provided by your ISP .
49 48 Alternate Setup Method 49 48 Alternate Setup Method Se ttin g yo ur Co nnec tion T ype i f you ar e a T els tr a ® Bi gPo nd Ca bl e Use r [Australia Only] Y our user name and password are provided to you by T elstra BigPond. Enter this information below.
49 Alternate Setup Method 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1. Sel ect yo ur Stat e Select your state fr om the dr op-down menu (1) . The “Login Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP addr ess.
51 50 Alternate Setup Method 51 50 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 Locator (URLs) like “www .belkin.com” to IP addresses.
51 Alternate Setup Method 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring your WAN Media Access Contr oller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address.
53 52 Alternate Setup Method 53 52 Alternate Setup Method (1) (2) (3) Cloning your MAC Addr ess T o clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALL Y CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1) .
53 Alternate Setup Method 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2.
55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 55 54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using your Internet browser , you can access the Router’ s W eb-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 .
55 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1. IP Addr es s The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router .
57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 57 56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 3. DHCP Se rver The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addr esses to each computer on the network automatically .
57 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network.
59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 59 58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Configuring the Wir eless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wir eless network settings.
59 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using the Wir eless Mode Switch Y our Router can operate in three differ ent wireless modes: “802.11g- Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The differ ent modes are explained below.
61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 61 60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using Turbo Mode The Router supports Frame Bursting mode. Selecting “Frame Bursting” will result in all devices capable of Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients not capable, to operate in normal 802.
61 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing the Wir eless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States and Australia, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there ar e 13 channels.
63 62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 63 62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the Br oadcast SSID Featur e Not e: This adv anc ed feat ure sh ould be emp loy ed by adv anc ed users on ly. For security , you can choose not to br oadcast your network’ s SSID.
63 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximise the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears.
65 64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 65 64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed.
65 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 WP A (Wi-Fi Prot ected Acc ess) WP A (Wi-Fi Pr otected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP .
67 66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 67 66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WP A and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same Network key .
67 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys ar e five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers.
69 68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 69 68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” fr om the dr op-down menu.
69 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 128-Bit WEP Encryption Not e to Mac ® us ers: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . T o configure encryption for your Mac computer , set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section.
71 70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 71 70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Changing the Wir eless Security Settings Y our Router is equipped with WP A (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
71 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Y ou must now set all clients to match these settings. Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting.
73 72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 73 72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Configuring your Belkin Wirel ess 802.11g Network Cards to Use Security Pl ease No te: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless 802.
73 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requires WP A-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen.
75 74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 75 74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requires WP A (with radius server) 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen.
75 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set ting Up WP A f or a Non- Belki n Wir el es s Desk top and Wir el ess No tebo ok Car ds For non-Belkin WP .
77 76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 77 76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Set ting Up Wi ndow s XP Wir el ess Net wor k Utili ty to Us e WP A-P SK In order to use WP A-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1.
77 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will see the following screen. 5. For a home or small business user , select “WP A-PSK” under “Network Authentication”.
79 78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 79 78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Usi ng the Ac c ess P oint Mo de Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point.
79 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Wir el ess Ra nge Ext ensi on and Br idgi ng Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only: F5D7230au4P Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server F5D7231au4 High-Speed Mode Wir eless 802.
81 80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 81 80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Adding Another Network Segment Wir elessl y Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires.
81 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wir eless Router and a Secondary Acc ess Point Bridging your Belkin Router t.
83 82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 83 82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 5. From a computer already connected to your Router , access the Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser . In the address bar , type in “192.
83 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Con figu ring th e Fir ew all Y our Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a .
85 84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 85 84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Configuring Internal F orwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route.
85 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer , a range of computers, or multiple computers.
87 86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 87 86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Setting MAC Addr ess Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network.
87 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enabling the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall.
89 88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 89 88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet.
89 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Uti liti es T ab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Par ental Contr ol See separate Parental Control User Manual fr om Belkin.
91 90 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 91 90 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 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.
91 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 91 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults.
93 92 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 93 92 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Saving a Curr ent Configuration Y ou 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.
93 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 93 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.
95 94 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 95 94 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 2. Y ou will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete.
95 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 95 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Updating the Firmwar e From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’ s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature impr ovements and fixes to problems that may exist.
97 96 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 97 96 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following.
97 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 97 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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 firmwar e update file.
99 98 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 99 98 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. Y ou will be asked if you are sure you want to continue.
99 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 99 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and tur n on and off the NA T function of the Router .
101 100 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 101 100 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 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 synchronise the system clock to the global Inter net.
101 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 101 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enabling/Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Not e: This advanced featur e should be employed by advanced users only . Before enabling this function, MAK E SURE YOU HA VE SET THE ADMI NISTRA TO R P ASSW ORD .
103 102 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 103 102 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmwar e 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.
103 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 103 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router , you will need to change your PC’ s TCP/IP settings to DHCP . Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1 .
105 104 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 105 104 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
105 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 105 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Y ou can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.
107 106 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 107 106 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 5. Close the window . If you made any changes, the following window will appear . Click “Save”.
107 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 107 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Man uall y Conf iguri ng Net work Ad apte rs in Ma c OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.
109 108 M an ua l l y C on f ig u ri ng C om pu t er N et w or k S e tt in g s 109 108 Rec ommended W eb Br owser 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.
109 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 109 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Inter net or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’ s settings to the r ecommended settings in this section.
111 110 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 111 110 Rec ommended W eb Br owser 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”.
111 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 111 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window , click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”.
113 112 T roubl eshooting 113 112 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: Installation CD does not automatically start Sol ution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
113 T roubl eshooting 113 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot find my Router Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items: 1.
115 114 T roubl eshooting 115 114 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Inter net Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the tr oubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard.
115 T roubl eshooting 115 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognise the router .
117 116 T roubl eshooting 117 116 T roubl eshooting • Y ou may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requir ements of your ISP . T o sear ch our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.
117 T roubl eshooting 117 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly Sol ution: 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 .
119 118 T roubl eshooting 119 118 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly , but my network name is listed Sol ution: If the name of your network is listed in the “A vailable Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1.
119 T roubl eshooting 119 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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.
121 120 T roubl eshooting 121 120 T roubl eshooting 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 wir eless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property .
121 T roubl eshooting 121 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Sol ution 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.
123 122 T roubl eshooting 123 122 T roubl eshooting WA RNING : 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.
123 T roubl eshooting 123 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Impor tant: 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.
125 124 T roubl eshooting 125 124 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Sol ution: 1. Fr om the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”.
125 T roubl eshooting 125 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business. Sol ution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting.
127 126 T roubl eshooting 127 126 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a wir eless Belkin client card for a home network. Sol ution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses.
127 T roubl eshooting 127 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Sol ution: Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen.
129 128 T roubl eshooting 129 128 T roubl eshooting Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network.
129 T roubl eshooting 129 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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. 6. T ype in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box.
131 130 T roubl eshooting 131 130 T roubl eshooting 2. Both wired and wirel ess computer s: Make sure that the network card’ s TCP/IP settings are set to obtain an IP addr ess automatically . See the Router’ s manual for tips on checking and changing your settings.
131 T roubl eshooting 131 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Wir el ess Co mpari son Wir el ess T ech nolog y 802. 11b 802. 11g 802.1 1a Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.
133 132 USB Print Server F AQs 133 132 USB Print Server F AQs Q: Does the print server work with Mac OS? A: No. Printing is only supported for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP . Q: What printers work with the Router’ s print server functionality? A: For the latest printer compatibility list, check http://web.
133 Information 133 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product W arranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime.
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