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Enhanced
Wireless Modem Router
User Manual
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Tabl E of Con TEn Ts t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50 Setting MAC Address Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 51 Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Configuring the
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InTR od UCTIon t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless Modem 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 Enhanced Wireless Modem Router” on
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InTR od UCTIon t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Modem Router Important f actors for Placement and setup • Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling)� to your Router� Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet� • In multistory homes, place the Router on
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InTR od UCTIon t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3� Cordless Phones 4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours� • Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and yo
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InTR od UCTIon t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5� secure Connections, VPns, and aol Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power are used where security is important� Secure connections include: management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep� ” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to conne
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PRod UCT oVERVIEW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Product 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 Enhanced Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network� ® na T IP address sharing Works with both PCs and Mac Computers Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the The Router supports a variety of networkin
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PRod UCT oVERVIEW t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Integrated Enhanced Wireless access Point UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice Enhanced is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are data rates of up to 150Mbps� Actual throughput is typically lower UPnP-compliant� than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment�
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Package Contents S et up A s s i s t a n t S of t wa r e S ys te m Re qu i r e m e n t s • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Modem Router • A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; or • Quick Installation Guide Mac OS X v10� x • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM • RJ11 Telephone Cord • Internet browser • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subsc
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Internet Connection settings The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Providers (ISP) in each country to help you set up your Router quickly� If your ISP is not on the list, please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Router: • Internet connection protocol: _________ (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic IP, Static IP) • Multiplexing method or Encapsulation: __________ (L
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Knowing your Router The 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 � The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status� See the Network Status Display Guide for more detailed information� (A) (K) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Enhanced Wireless
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 a� security C� Wired-Computer status OFF Wireless security is OFF OFF Wired computer is not present Wired computer is connected to Solid Green Wireless security is ON Solid Green the Router Flashing Green WPS sync is in progress Problem with wired computer Blinking Amber connecting to the Router b� Wireless-Computer status d� Router/Power status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E� adsl l ine status f� Internet status This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the properly to the Router� It turns amber when problem is detected � Internet� When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet� When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet� When the lig
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Kno WIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 g� Connection to adsl – g ray J� Power Jack – black This port is for connection to your ADSL� Connect your ADSL to this Connect the included 15V/� 08A DC port� An RJ11 telephone cord is provided in the package � power supply to this jack� H� Connections to Wired Computers – yellow WPS K� WPs Push button Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports� These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiatio
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V eri f y t he c o n t en t s o f yo u r b ox . Y o u s h o uld h ave t he fo l l ow i n g : setup assistant • Belkin Enhanced Wireless Modem 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 • RJ11 Telephone Cord up and running in minutes � The Setup Assistant requires that your • RJ45
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1: Hardware Connections 1 Setup CD 3 4 2 5 1� 1 brand-new s etup 3� Retrieve the included gray RJ11 phone cord� Connect one end to the gray port labeled “ADSL line” on the back of your Router� Then Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem � If you are connect the other end to your ADSL connection (either a wall jack replacing an existing modem, skip to the next secti
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 ADSL 3 1 LAN 2 5 4 1 . 2 R ep l a c i n g a n E x i s t i n g M o d e m o r M o d e m Ro ut er 3� Locate the cable that connects your old modem to the ADSL wall Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router jack� Unplug it from your old modem and then connect it to the that you will be replacing with your new Router� gray port labeled “ADSL line” on the back of yo
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n ote for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start step 2: s et Up the Router – Run the setup up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” assistant software and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant� 1 � Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at select Country this time� Select your country from the drop-do
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Confirmation screen Progress screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the right of the arrow� Click “Next” to continue � setup has been completed � Enhanced Wireless Modem Router 17
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Conn ECTIng and Conf Ig URIng yo UR Mod EM Ro UTER t able of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2� 1 Checking settings 2� 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection� and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet� Enhanced Wireless Modem Router 18
