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Double N+
Wireless Router
User Manual
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Table of Co NTeNTs t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . Advantages of a Double N+ Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using the Acc
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INTRo DUCTIo N t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Double N+ Wireless 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 Opti
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INTRo DUCTIo N t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 advantages of Double N+ Wireless Networks Placement of your Double N+ Wireless Router Important f actors for Placement and setup For more bandwidth, the Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router broadcasts two Wireless N signals simultaneously, one in the 2 . 4GHz band and Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is the other in the 5GHz band . Most Wi-Fi devices today can only use the to your Router . Typical
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INTRo DUCTIo N t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� Router Placement 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 Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as computers and Router) . 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 Wir
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INTRo DUCTIo N t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network 5� secure Connections, VPNs, and aol In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless are used where security is important . Secure connections include: networks nearby that can conflict with yours . • Virtual Private Network (V
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PRo DUCT oV eRVIeW t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 operation . You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to Product f eatures the Internet . This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures . In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers . The following is a list of features that make Web-based advanced User Interface your new Belkin N+ Wireless Router an ideal solution for your
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PRo DUCT oV eRVIeW t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Integrated N+ Wireless access Point UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the IEEE messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are 802 . 11n draft 2 .0 specifications . It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple UPnP-compliant . Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mb
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the Package Contents cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility . The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide • Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router you with information about network activity and status . • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networkin
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 a� broadband Download speedometer D� Wireless-Computer status These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection . The Off Wireless computer is not present speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the Router since being activated . Wireless computer is connected Solid Blue to the Router
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 g� Router/Power status J� Internet status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the elapses while the Router boots up . During this time, the “router” icon Internet . When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the blinks . When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon Internet . When the light is blinkin
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KNo WINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 K� Connections to Wired Computers ii� Restoring the f actory Defaults Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for release it . The lights on the Router will momentarily flash . The standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable . The ports are labeled 1 “Power/Router”
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Verify the contents of your box� you should have the following: setup assistant • Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router 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 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable running in minutes . The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be • Power Supply connected dire
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1: Hardware Connections 4 WAN 3 LAN 2 1 3 1 3 1 � Find the cable connecting your modem and computer* . Unplug it 5� Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer . The from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the Belkin Setup Wizard should appear automatically . If it doesn’t, open Router . the CD in My Computer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac OS X) and double-click t
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software a� 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 . b� 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 th
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 select Country Confirmation screen Select your country from the drop-down box . Click “Begin” to continue . Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click “Next” to continue . Double N+ Wireless Router 14
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Progress screen 1� 1 Checking settings Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings setup has been completed . and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet . Double N+ Wireless Router 15
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 2 Verifying Hardware Connections 1� 3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . 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 i
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) 1� 5 Configuring the Router If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Select your the Router and restarting it . Wait for the on-screen instructions . country or ISP from the drop-down boxes . Not
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Co NNeCTINg a ND Co Nf Ig URINg yo UR Ro UTeR t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1� 6 Checking Internet Connection Congratulations We are almost done . The Setup Assistant will now check your You have finished installing your new Belkin Router . You will see the connection to the Internet� Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet . You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website . You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your
