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9898Product FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that

99989998Problem:Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet.Solution:If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to

section9998999821345678910112. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. After three minutes, plug the modem back into

101100101100Problem:• The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “WAN” light

section1011001011002134567891011Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.Solution:If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wirele

103102103102Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.Solution:If the name of your network is listed in the “

section1031021031022134567891011Problem: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is p

105104105104Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconne

section1051041051042134567891011WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will

1071061071067. Type you 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

section1071061071062134567891011Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router (or Bel

section98213456789101198Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchThe Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share prin

1091081091083. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” butt

section1091081091082134567891011Supported Operating Systems:• Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition1. Under Windows XP, click “Start >

111110111110What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmi

section1111101111102134567891011Wireless Comparison ChartTroubleshootingWireless Technology802.11b802.11g802.11a Belkin Pre-N Speed11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mb

113112 113112Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com.Information

section113112 1131122134567891011FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin Corporation, of 501

115114115114 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect

section1151141151142134567891011Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyBelkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materi

116Information

11101110Integrated Pre-N Wireless Access PointPre-N is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 108Mbps.Integrated Parent

© 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The True MIMO logo is a

section111021345678910111110Package Contents• Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD• Belk

13121312The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility

section1312131221345678910111. Power/Ready LEDIndicates that power is applied to the Router2. Wireless: Wireless Network3. Internet LEDThis LED lig

15141514Rear Panel6. Power Jack – GRAYConnect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) – BLUEConnect you

section1514151421345678910118. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) – GREENThis port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable t

17161716Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting

section171617162134567891011IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONN

1 IntroductionAdvantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Revolutionary 108 Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMO .

191819184 Select your region from the drop-down box shown on the screen.Note for Windows Users: If the Easy Install Wizard does not start up automati

section191819182134567891011Multi-NICs ScreenThis screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer. If you

212021202.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE p

section212021202134567891011Step 3 Checking the Connection3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection

232223223.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network set

section2322232221345678910114.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The “Connected” L

25242524Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.1.2 Locate the ne

section2524252421345678910111.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router. The green light la

27262726Logging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. T

section2726272621345678910111. Quick-Navigation LinksYou can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links

section21345678910111Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the

292829284. Login/Logout ButtonThis button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button. When you are logged into the Rout

section2928292821345678910117. FeaturesShows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by

31303130Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your R

section313031302134567891011Setting your Connection TypeFrom the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the typ

33323332Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found

section333233322134567891011Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less com

35343534Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMost DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to

section3534353421345678910111. User NameThis space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP.2. PasswordType in your passw

37363736Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)[European Countries Only]. Some ISPs r

section3736373621345678910115. My IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.6 My Subnet MaskProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP addre

3232Revolutionary 108Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMOYour Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router uses a new smart antenna technology called Multiple In

39383938Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond UserYour user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this

section3938393821345678910113. PasswordType in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.4. User Decide Login Serve

41404140Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) AddressAll network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “seria

section414041402134567891011Cloning your MAC AddressTo clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED

43424342Using 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 i

section434243422134567891011Changing LAN SettingsAll settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here.1. IP AddressTh

454445443. DHCP ServerThe DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automat

section454445442134567891011Viewing the DHCP Client List PageYou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your netw

47464746Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsThe “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make

section474647462134567891011Using the Wireless Mode SwitchThis switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are three modes.802.11g-Onl

section32213456789101132To exploit the benefits the virtual wires offer, MIMO uses multiple, spatially separated antennas. MIMO encodes a high-speed d

49484948Changing the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the

section494849482134567891011Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For security, you c

51505150ACK ModeThere are two acknowledgement (ACK) modes that can be employed to get the best multimedia performance on your network: Burst ACK and I

section515051502134567891011Setting WPA SecurityNote: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WP

53525352Setting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac c

section535253522134567891011Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits

55545554Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wi

section555455542134567891011Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which comput

57565756Setting up a Deny Access ListThe “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the

section575657562134567891011Configuring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common

5454Placement of your Wireless G RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is

59585958Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a

section595859582134567891011Setting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network servic

61606160Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall.

section616061602134567891011Using Dynamic DNSThe Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many

63626362Blocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP addre

section636263622134567891011UtilitiesThe “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative func

65646564Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting th

section656465642134567891011Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default

67666766Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to resto

section6766676621345678910113. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved.Restoring

section54213456789101154• Try not to place the Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.2. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placin

696869682. You 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 configura

section696869682134567891011Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain

71707170Downloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a scree

section717071702134567891011Updating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to sel

737273723. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.4. You will be

section737273722134567891011Changing System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone,

75747574Setting the Time and Time ZoneThe Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to s

section757475742134567891011Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only

77767776Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateThis innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new versi

section777677762134567891011Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to a

7676are 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

79787978Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferen

section7978797821345678910114. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check

81808180Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.2. Double-click

section818081802134567891011Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Prope

83828382In 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 a

section8382838221345678910114. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automa

85848584How to set up your network to operate with AOL® for Broadband and your new Belkin RouterThere are two types of AOL connections available—eith

section8584858421345678910114. In the “Keyword” window, type in “names” then click “Go”.5. You will see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CRE

878687867. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router, the na

section8786878621345678910119. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. If this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of

section76213456789101176For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.Introduction

8988898811. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-

section898889882134567891011Step 1 AOL DSL Users: Creating new AOL screen namesFollow this step only if you use AOL DSL. Connect your Router to you

91909190How to Set Up your Network5. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router.6. In the “Password” fields,

section919091902134567891011Step 3 AOL DSL Users: Configure your computers with the AOL Screen names you just createdThis step consists of installi

93929392AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) Users DirectionsAOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the

section9392939221345678910115. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks wheth

959495948. The “Choose a password” screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”.9. The “Select a Parent

section95949594213456789101111. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 12.

97969796 Problem:Installation CD does not automatically start.Solution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be

section979697962134567891011Problem:Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router.Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router duri