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Wireless G
Travel Router
Share your hotel broadband
Internet connection
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User Manual
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Knowing y
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section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Travel Router (the 1 Router). Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router 2 for Optimal Performance” on page 2. 3 Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer 4 room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation – The Be
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. 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 and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you m
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section I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Introduction 1 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit 2 wireless communication include: • Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 4 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (b
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n • 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. T hese guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
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section I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Introduction 1 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 2 US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 3 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 4 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5
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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 Travel Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with PC Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments, including Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP. All you need is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of
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section Product Overview 1 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, 2 and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer 3 data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources. 4 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility UPnP (Universal Plu
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Product Overview 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. 8
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section Knowing your Router 1 Package Contents • Wireless G Travel Router 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD 3 • Power Supply • USB Power Cable 4 • Ethernet Cable 5 System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop 6 • Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP 7 8 9 10 11 9
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K Kn no ow wi in ng g y yo ou ur r R Ro ou ut te er r Product Diagrams (C) (B) (A) Top A. Wireless LED B. Ethernet LED C. Power LED (C) (B) (A) Rear Panel A. Power Cable Port B. Ethernet Cable Port C. Mode Switch 10
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section Knowing your Router 1 2 3 ( (A A) ) 4 5 6 Bottom 7 A. Reset Button 8 9 10 11 11
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Connecting and Configuring your Router The Belkin Wireless G Travel Router is a 3-in-1 solution providing the busy traveler the versatility to meet his or her connection needs. The three installation modes are: Installation Modes Router Mode – create a wireless network in a hotel, home, or office Adapter Mode – connect your PC wirelessly to a router or hotspot Access Point Mode – expand the coverage of an existing network 12
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section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1 Router Mode Installation 2 1 1. . I In ns st ta al ll l R Ru un n t th he e E Ea as sy y I In ns st ta al ll l W Wi iz za ar rd d f fi ir rs st t! ! 3 DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. Important for Hotel Users: 4 Do not connect to the hotel’s high-speed Internet connection at this time (to avoid being charged more than once). 5 1.1 Insert the Installation CD into 6 your CD-ROM drive. You will see the Wizard’s welcome sc
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C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g a an nd d C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ri in ng g y yo ou ur r R Ro ou ut te er r 2. . C Co on nn ne ec ct t C C o on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g t th he e R Ro ou ut te er r’ ’s s C Ca ab ble les s 2.1 Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable into the Router and the other end into a hotel’s Internet connection or a cable/DSL modem. Next, plug the included power supply into the Router, and then click “Next”. 2.2 From your PC, wirelessly connect
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section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1 3. . C Co on nf fi ig gu ur re e H Ho ot te el l U Us se er rs s - - C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n f fo or r H Ho ot te el l C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on ns s 2 3.1 Click the “Hotel Home Page” button to open up a web browser 3 and set up the hotel’s connection. You may be required to accept the terms of the hotel’s high-speed 4 Internet connection in order to access the Internet. 5 3.2 Your installation is now c
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C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g a an nd d C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ri in ng g y yo ou ur r R Ro ou ut te er r Adapter Mode Installation 1 1. . M Mo od de e S S e ele lec ct ti in ng g A Ad da ap pt te er r M Mo od de e 1.1 Select “Adapter Mode”, then click “Next”. 1.2 Move the center of the switch on the back panel to align with the word “Adapter”. Click “Next”. 2. . C Co on nn ne ec ct t C onnecting the Cables 2.1 Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable
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section Connecting and Configuring your Router 1 2.2 Check to make sure that the Ethernet and Power LEDs on the 2 front of the Router are on. Click “Next” to go to the Router’s home page on the Web. 3 4 5 3. . C Co on nf fi ig gu ur re e C onfiguration for Adapter Mode 6 3.1 Wirelessly connect to a network from the “Available Networks” 7 window. Select a network by clicking “Join” and then “Connect”. 8 The status window will tell you the current status of the network to
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C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g a an nd d C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ri in ng g y yo ou ur r R Ro ou ut te er r Access Point Mode Installation 1 1. . M Mo od de e S S e ele lec ct ti in ng g t th he e A Ac cc ce es ss s P Po oi in nt t M Mo od de e 1.1 Select “Access Point Mode”. Click “Next”. 1.2 Move the center of the switch on the back panel to align with the word “AP”. Click “Next”. 2. . C Co on nn ne ec ct t C onnecting the Cables 2.1 Connect one end of the
