User manual BELKIN F5D7234-4

[. . . ] If you are installing numerous network devices for the first time, it is important that your Router is connected and running before attempting to install other network components such as notebook cards and desktop cards G Wireless Router 11 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1: Hardware Connections A WAN D A D D LAN C B C a b Unplug your modem's power cord Put the Router next to the modem Raise the Router's antenna Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer Unplug that cable from your modem, and plug it into any gray port on the back of the Router Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your Router) and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router Connect the other end to your modem, in the port that's now free Plug in your modem's power cord Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Router's power supply into the black port on the back Plug the other end into the wall outlet e C Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up Look at the display on the front of the Router Make sure the "Wired" and "Power" icons are lit up in green If they are not, recheck your connections d G Wireless Router 12 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents 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 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 the instructions there IMPoRTanT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1B b note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on the file named "SetupAssistant" to start the Setup Assistant G Wireless Router 13 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 select Country Select your country from the drop-down box Click "Begin" to continue Confirmation screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click "Next" to continue G Wireless Router 14 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Progress screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed 21 Checking settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer's network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router's connection to the Internet G Wireless Router 15 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 22 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection 23 naming your Wireless network 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 it to something unique Write down this name for future reference G Wireless Router 16 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below Click "Next" to continue G Wireless Router 17 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it Wait for the on-screen instructions note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting Doing so will render your Router inoperable 26 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet G Wireless Router 18 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router You will see the 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 other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking "Next" If you decide to add computers to your Router later, select "Finish--return to Main Menu" and then click "Next" Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps G Wireless Router 19 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 27 optional: assistance Connecting other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follow the on-screen instructions Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working You can now surf the Internet Click "Next" to return to the main menu G Wireless Router 20 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 3: set Up Wireless security ­ Run the security assistant software Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers The Security Assistant will guide you through the process Click "Security Assistant" and follow the on-screen instructions IMPoRTanT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1B G Wireless Router 21 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Progress screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed 31 Picking the security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click "Next" to continue G Wireless Router 22 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 32 Creating a network Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click "Next" to continue 33 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers Click on "Transfer Key" if you have a USB flash drive Follow the on-screen instructions, or click on "Print" to print the information Manually enter it to each wireless computer Then, click "Next" to continue G Wireless Router 23 ConneCTInG and ConfIGURInG yoUR RoUTeR table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 34 Verifying the Connection If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click "Next" If you are having trouble, select "I had problem with at least one computer" and click "Next" Then, follow on-screen instructions Congratulations Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly connected, your wireless network is set up and secured You now can run your network wirelessly and securely Click "Finish" to take you back to the main menu G Wireless Router 24 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Web-Based 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 Setup Assistant Software You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router From the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: · · · · · View the Router's current settings and status Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings, and more Set the Router's firewall to work with specific applications (port forwarding) Set up security features such as client restrictions, MAC address filtering, WEP, and WPA · · · · · · · Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network Change the Router's internal password Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) Reset the Router Back up your configuration settings Reset the Router's default settings Update the Router's firmware G Wireless Router 25 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 1 set up your Computer's network settings to Work with a dHCP server See the section in this User Manual called "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for directions step 2 Configure the Router Using the Web-based advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface In your browser, type "19216821" (you do not need to type in anything else such as "http://" or "www") Then press the "Enter" key Please noTe: If you have difficulty accessing the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface, go to the section entitled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" G Wireless Router 26 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 logging into the Router You will see the Router's home page in your browser window The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it To make any changes to the Router's settings, you have to log in Clicking the "Login" button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen The Router ships with no password entered In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the "Submit" button to log in logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into 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 Clicking the "Logout" button will log the computer out The second method is automatic The login will time out after a specified period of time The default login time-out is 10 minutes This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes For more information, see the section in this manual entitled "Changing the Login Time-Out Setting" G Wireless Router 27 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the Web-based advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web-Based Advanced User Interface (UI) The home page shows you a quick view of the Router's status and settings All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page (2) (3) (10) (4) (9) (5) (6) (1) (7) (8) G Wireless Router 28 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Quick-navigation links 4 login/logout button You can go directly to any of the Router's UI pages by clicking directly on these links The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab's function 2 Home button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router, this button will change to read "Logout" Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged into the Router, you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes, you can log out of the Router by clicking the "Logout" button For more information about logging into the Router, see the section called "Logging into the Router" 5 Help button The "Home" button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this button will take you back to the home page 3 Internet status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI, indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says "Connected" in BLUE, the Router is connected to the Internet When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read "no connection" in RED The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router 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 6 language This shows the active language for the User Interface Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages G Wireless Router 29 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 lan settings 10 Version Info Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the "LAN" "Quick Navigation" link on the left side of the screen 8 features Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router 11 Page name Shows the status of the Router's Firewall and Wireless features Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the "Quick Navigation" links on the left side of the screen 9 Internet Wan settings The page you are on can be identified by this name This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name For instance "LAN > LAN Settings" refers to the "LAN Settings" page Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the "Internet/WAN" "Quick Navigation" link on the left side of the screen G Wireless Router 30 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 step 3 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet service Provider (IsP) The "Internet/WAN" tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP's system provided you have correctly configured the Router's settings for your ISP's connection type Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click "Connection Type" (a) on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking "DNS" (b) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking "MAC address" (C) will let you clone your computer's MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP When you have finished making settings, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connected" if your Router is set up properly 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) (1) (A) (B) (C) (2) G Wireless Router 31 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type used with cable modems Setting the connection type to "dynamic" in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP Some dynamic connection types may require a host name You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one Your host name is assigned by your ISP Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem Change Wan MaC address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer's MAC address through this link G Wireless Router 32 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address (1), subnet mask (2), and ISP gateway address (3) This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information, then click "Apply Changes" After you apply the changes, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connected" if your Router is set up properly 1 2 (1) (2) (3) 3 IP address subnet Mask IsP Gateway address Provided by your ISP Enter your IP address here Provided by your ISP Enter your subnet mask here Provided by your ISP Enter the ISP gateway address here G Wireless Router 33 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn't require a modem, you may also use PPPoE your connection type is PPPoe if: - Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the Internet; - Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet; or - You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet G Wireless Router 34 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 User name 4 MTU This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP 2 Password The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems with Internet applications working properly 5 Maximum Idle Time Type in your password and re-type it into the "Retype Password" box to confirm it 3 service name A service name is rarely required by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank This feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance, placing a check mark next to this option and entering "5" into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute G Wireless Router 35 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting your Internet service Provider (IsP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only] Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries This sets up a direct connection to the ISP's system Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided When you have finished, click "Apply Changes" After you apply the changes, the "Internet Status" indicator will read "Connected" if your Router is set up properly G Wireless Router 36 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 User Id 5 Get IP by dHCP Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP User ID here 2 Password Provided by your ISP Type in your password here Select the method of getting your Internet IP address from your ISP server It depends on your ISP service type Check this box if your ISP will automatically assign an IP address for you If you are not sure of this, please contact your ISP's technical-support hotline If your ISP provided an IP address for you, enter the information in the following fields a IP address 3 PPTP Gateway Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here b subnet Mask 4 Idle Time out Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here This feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance, entering "10" into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after 10 minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute c default Gateway Provided by your ISP Enter the gateway address here G Wireless Router 37 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® bigPond/optusnet Cable User Follow the on-screen steps and click "Apply Changes" to complete your setup setting Custom domain name server (dns) settings A "Domain Name Server" is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like "wwwbelkincom" into IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router The "Automatic from ISP" box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address Leave the "Automatic from ISP" box checked To enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the "Automatic from ISP" box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided Click "Apply Changes" to save the settings G Wireless Router 38 alTeRnaTe seTUP MeTHod table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring your Wan Media access Controller (MaC) address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique "serial number" called a MAC address Your Internet Service Provider may record the MAC address of your computer's adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be "seen" by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP's system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network Cloning your MaC address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed Click the "Clone" button (1) Click "Apply Changes" Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router entering a specific MaC address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address You can manually enter one in the "MAC Address" page Type a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click "Apply Changes" to save the changes The Router's WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified (2) (1) G Wireless Router 39 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface In your browser, type "19216821" (do not type in anything else such as "http://" or "www"), then press the "Enter" key You will see the Router's home page in your browser window G Wireless Router 40 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Viewing the lan settings Clicking on the header of the "LAN Setup" tab (1) will take you to its header page A quick description of the functions can be found here To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on "LAN Settings" (2), or to view the list of connected computers, click on "DHCP Client List" (3) Changing lan settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here (1) (2) (3) G Wireless Router 41 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 IP address 4 IP Pool The "IP address" is the internal IP address of the Router The default IP address is "19216821" To access the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser This address can be changed if needed To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click "Apply Changes" The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP Examples of a non-routable IP are: 192168xx (where x is anywhere between 0 and 255), and 10xxx (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 2 subnet Mask The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 2­100 (99 computers) If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on "Apply Changes" The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers For example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address 5 lease Time There is no need to change the subnet mask This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary; however, do noT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so The default setting is "2552552550" 3 dHCP server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically The default setting is "On" The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network To turn off the DHCP server, select "Off" and click "Apply Changes" The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer We recommend that you leave the lease time set to "Forever" The default setting is "Forever", meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time This also means that a particular computer's IP address may change over time If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change 6 local domain name The default setting is "Belkin" You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so You can name the network anything you want such as "MY NETWORK" G Wireless Router 42 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Viewing the dHCP Client list Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer's network interface card (NIC) Pressing the "Refresh" (4) button will update the list If there have been any changes, the list will be updated Configuring the Wireless network settings Clicking on the header of the "Wireless" tab will take you to the "Wireless" header page Under the "Wireless" tab, there are links that allow you to make changes to the wireless network settings (2) (1) (3) (4) G Wireless Router 43 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing the Wireless network name (ssId) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used The default SSID of the Router is "belkin54g" You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the area) To change the SSID, type the SSID that you want to use in the "SSID" field (1) and click "Apply Changes" (2) The change is immediate If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change (1) (2) G Wireless Router 44 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ssId broadcast feature note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network's SSID Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, select "Disable", and then click "Apply Changes" Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of "ANY" will no longer be accepted Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change Using the Wireless Mode switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: "Mixed (11b+11g)", "11g Only", "11b Only", and "Off" The different modes are explained below G Wireless Router 45 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mixed (11b+11g) Mode In this mode, the Router is compatible with 80211b and 80211g wireless clients simultaneously This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices If you have a mix of 80211b and 80211g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router to mixed (11b+11g) mode This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so 11g only Mode 11g mode works with 80211g clients only This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 80211b clients from accessing your network To switch modes, select the desired mode from the "Wireless Mode" drop-down box Then, click "Apply Changes" 11b only Mode We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 80211b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 80211g and 80211b standards When to Use 11b only Mode In some cases, older 80211b clients may not be compatible with 80211g wireless These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older drivers or technology Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur with these clients If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters, first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update If there is no driver update available, switching to b only mode may fix your problem Please note that switching to 11b only mode will decrease 80211g performance off This option will turn off wireless functionality G Wireless Router 46 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from In the United States, there are 11 channels In Australia, the United Kingdom, and most of Europe, there are 13 channels In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in The default channel is "Auto" The channel can be changed if needed If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks For best performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6 or below To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down list Click "Apply Changes" G Wireless Router 47 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Protected Mode switch As part of the 80211g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 80211g clients and access points when there is heavy 80211b traffic in the operating environment When Protected mode is ON, 80211g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 80211b traffic or interference achieves best performance results If you are in an environment with very little--or no--other wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF G Wireless Router 48 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 securing your Wi-fi® network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user At the time of this User Manual's publication, there are four encryption methods available Name 64-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 64-bit WEP Good 128-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128-bit WEP Better Wi-Fi Protected Access-TKIP WPA-TKIP/AES (or just WPA) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2-AES (or just WPA2) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Wired equivalent Privacy (WeP) WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network 64-bit WeP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total) Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode 128-bit WeP As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of systemgenerated data (128 bits total) Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP Acronym Security Features Static keys Static keys Encryption keys based on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of systemgenerated data TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) does not cause any throughput loss G Wireless Router 49 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate within your network You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to create a key A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9 For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance: af 0f 4b C3 d4 = 64-bit WEP key C3 03 0f af 0f 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 = 128-bit WEP key The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key Your Router uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys If you have multiple vendors' equipment in your network, the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your Router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Router's configuration screen Wi-fi Protected accessTM (WPaTM) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA These updates will be found on the wireless vendor's website There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK and WPA2 WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key A network key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters Each client uses the same network key to access the network Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment WPA2TM requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of data, which offers much greater security than WPA WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption G Wireless Router 50 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network key The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers For instance: af 0f 4b C3 d4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0f af 0f 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 = 128-bit key Network key= MyPassword In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A­F and 0­9 in each box You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers G Wireless USB Network Adapter Network key= MyPassword G Wireless Router Network key= MyPassword G Wireless USB Network Adapter note to Mac users: Original Apple® AirPort® products support 64-bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Please check your product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption Network key= WRONG Password G Wireless USB Network Adapter The network adapter cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router G Wireless Router 51 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WeP setup 64-bit WeP encryption 1 2 3 Select "WEP" from the "Security" menu's "Allowed Client Type" Select "64 bit" from the drop-down menu in "WEP Mode" After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in your passphrase Click "Generate" to generate four different hex keys A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9 For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance: af 0f 4b C3 d4 = 64-bit WEP key WaRnInG: If you are configuring the G Wireless Router or access point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to reconnect to the Router and set up the connection with the security key you've set up G Wireless Router 52 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 128-bit WeP encryption note to Mac users: The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section 1 2 3 Select "WEP" from the "Security" menu's "Allowed Client Type" Select "128 bit" from the drop-down menu in "WEP Mode" After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can put a check mark in "Passphrase", then type in your passphrase Click "Apply Changes" to generate four different hex keys A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9 For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance: C3 03 0f af 0f 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 = 128-bit WEP key WaRnInG: If you are configuring the G Wireless Router or access point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to reconnect to the Router and set up the connection with the security key you've set up G Wireless Router 53 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing the Wireless security settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA/WPA2 data encryption and authentication By default, wireless security is disabled To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings, click "Security" on the "Wireless" tab Using Wi-fi Protected setup WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network Conceptually, the two methods work as follows: PBC: Click the "Start PBC" button located on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes Refer to your client's documentation on this procedure Clicking the "Start PBC" button will automatically enable WPS The client has now been securely added to your wireless network PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with WPS Enable WPS through the GUI Enter the client's PIN into the Router's internal registrar (accessed through this GUI) The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes G Wireless Router 54 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply an 8-digit PIN to the Router After clicking "Enroll", you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the Router's PIN to the registrar Click "Generate New PIN" to change the PIN from the default value Click "Restore Default PIN" to reset the PIN value Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network Click the "Start PBC" button to start this process After clicking "Start PBC", you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the current security settings to set up in your client devices WPa setup note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this User Manual's publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft® This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft's patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 80211g products WPA uses a so-called pre-shared key as the security key A pre-shared key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters, numbers, and other characters Each client uses the same key to access the network Typically, this mode will be used in a home environment WPA2 is the second generation of WPA, offering a more advanced encryption technique over WPA 3 4 5 The Router features WPA2, which is the second generation of the WPA-based 80211i standard It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods G Wireless Router 55 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting WPa/WPa2 1 2 Select "WPA/WPA2" from the "Allowed Client Type" drop-down box Select "Password(PSK)" from the "Authentication" drop-down box Then, select "Passphrase(8~63 characters)" from the "Password(PSK) type" drop-down box Enter your pre-shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up This pre-shared key will allow users full access to your network including shared files and printers Click "Apply Changes" to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings Guest access (optional) The guest pre-shared key allows guest users Internet-only access to restrict them from entering your network and having access to files on your PCs Enter your pre-shared key for guest access This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols Click "Apply Changes" to finish 3 4 G Wireless Router 56 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting up WPa for Wireless desktop and Wireless notebook Cards that are noT Manufactured by belkin If you do NOT have a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access" is available for free download Please note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time Important: You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems: · · Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition setting up Windows XP Wireless network Utility to use WPa-PsK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure you are using the Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1 2 3 Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections" Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection Properties" and select "Properties" Clicking on the "Wireless Networks" tab will display the following screen Ensure the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" box is checked G Wireless Router 57 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, click the "Configure" button and you will see the following screen 6 7 Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Data Encryption" This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up Type in your encryption key in the "Network key" box Important: Enter your pre-shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 8 Click "OK" to apply settings 5 For a home or small business user, select "WPA-PSK" under "Network Authentication" note: Select "WPA" if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server Please consult your network administrator for further information G Wireless Router 58 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the access Point Mode note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to The default IP address is 1921682254 and subnet mask is 2552552550 These can be customized for your need 1 Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the "Use as Access Point only" page When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings Set your IP settings to match your network Click "Apply Changes" Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the Router to your existing network 2 3 The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser's navigation bar You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally G Wireless Router 59 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring the firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: · · · · · · · · · · · · · IP Spoofing SYN flood Land Attack UDP flooding Ping of Death (PoD) Tear Drop Attack Denial of Service (DoS) ICMP defect IP with zero length RIP defect Smurf Attack Fragment flooding TCP Null Scan The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks These ports appear to be "Stealth", meaning that for all intents and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker You can turn the firewall function off if needed; however, while disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled G Wireless Router 60 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring Internal forwarding settings The "Virtual Servers" function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be "seen" You will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need entering settings into the Virtual server To enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine, and the port(s) required to pass Then select the port type (TCP or UDP), port number, check the "Enable" box, and click "Set" Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk You can enable and disable settings very quickly It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application G Wireless Router 61 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting Client IP filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers To restrict Internet access to a single computer, for example, enter the IP address of the computer to which you wish to restrict access in the IP fields Next, enter "80" in both the port fields Select "Both" Select "Block" You can also select "Always" to block access all of the time Select the day to start on top, the time to start on top, the day to end on the bottom, and the time to stop on the bottom Select "Enable" Click "Apply Changes" The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified Note: Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under "Utilities > System Settings > Time Zone" G Wireless Router 62 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting MaC address filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client (computer) on your network to allow network access to each To enable this feature, select "MAC Address Filtering" and click "Enable" (1) Next, select the MAC address you would like to add to the list from the drop-down menu of currently connected computers, click "Copy to", and select the slot to which to add the MAC address (2) You can also manually enter the MAC address in the space provided (3) Click "Apply Changes" to save the settings You can have a MAC-address-filtering list of up to 32 computers (1) (2) (3) G Wireless Router 63 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 enabling the demilitarized Zone (dMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks Note: If your ISP subscription provides you with additional public (WAN) IP addresses, additional computers can be placed outside the firewall provided each computer uses a different public (WAN) IP To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select "Enable" Click "Apply Changes" for the change to take effect To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select "Enable" Click "Apply Changes" for the change to take effect G Wireless Router 64 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wan Ping blocking Computer hackers use what is known as "pinging" to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside This heightens the level of security of your Router Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions To turn off the ping response, select "Block ICMP Ping" and click "Apply Changes" The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping G Wireless Router 65 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 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 G Wireless Router 66 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 saving a Current Configuration You 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 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file Select a location You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file, click "Save" 1 Click "Save" A window called "File Download" will open Click "Save" G Wireless Router 67 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration 1 Click "Browse" A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file All configuration files end with a "conf" Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it G Wireless Router 68 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Please wait while the Router loads the configuration file The Router's home page should appear automatically If not, type the Router's address (default = 19216821) into the navigation bar of your browser Updating the firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router's firmware Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router's firmware to the latest version G Wireless Router 69 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 searching for a new Version of firmware From http://wwwbelkincom/support/, type the Belkin part number "F5D7234-4" in the "Search" field Click "Search" Updating the Router's firmware In the "Firmware update" page, click "Browse" A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file Click on "F5D7234-4 Firmware Update" to find and download the latest firmware available G Wireless Router 70 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Changing system settings The "System Settings" page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the UPnP function of the Router G Wireless Router 71 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 setting or Changing the administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router Changing the login Time-out setting The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example, you have made some changes in the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then left your computer alone without clicking "Logout" Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface at one time G Wireless Router 72 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 synchronize the system clock to the global Internet The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering Select the time zone that you reside in If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check mark in the box next to "Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving" The system clock may not update immediately Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router's settings from anywhere on the Internet There are two methods of remotely managing the Router The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting "Any IP address can remotely manage the Router" By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router This is more secure, but less convenient To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select "Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router" Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion G Wireless Router 73 UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 enabling/disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant Some applications require the Router's firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports An application that is UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, basically "telling" the Router which way it needs the firewall configured The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature Simply select "Enable" in the "UPnP Enabling" section of the "System Settings" page Click "Apply Changes" to save the change enabling/disabling auto firmware 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 When you log into the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available If so, you will be notified You can choose to download the new version or ignore it The Router ships with this feature enabled If you want to disable it, select "Disable" and click "Apply Changes" G Wireless Router 74 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC's TCP/IP settings to DHCP Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 2000, nT, XP, or Vista 1 2 3 Click "Start", "Settings", then "Control Panel" Double-click on the "Network and dial-up connections" icon (Windows 2000) or the "Network" icon (Windows XP or Vista) Right-click on the "Local Area Connection" associated with your network adapter and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click the "Properties" button The following screen will appear: If "Use the following IP address" (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router (1) (2) 4 (3) 5 6 If not already selected, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" (1) and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" (3) Click "OK" your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router G Wireless Router 75 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manually Configuring network adapters in Windows 98se or Me 1 2 3 Right-click on "My Network Neighborhood" and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu Select "TCP/IP -> settings" for your installed network adapter You will see the following window If "Specify an IP address" is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the "IP Address" tab (3) Click the "Gateway" tab (2) Write the gateway address down in the chart 6 7 Click the "DNS Configuration" tab (1) Write the DNS address(es) in the chart If not already selected, select "Obtain IP address automatically" in the "IP Address" tab Click "OK" Restart the computer When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet 4 5 (1) (2) (3) G Wireless Router 76 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manually Configuring network adapters in Mac os up to v9x In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer's TCP/IP settings to DHCP 1 2 Pull down the Apple menu Select "Control Panels" and select "TCP/IP" You will see the TCP/IP control panel Select "Ethernet Built-In" or "Ethernet" in the "Connect via:" drop-down menu (1) 4 If not already set, at "Configure:", choose "Using DHCP Server" This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router (1) (2) 5 Close the window If you made any changes, the following window will appear Click "Save" 3 Next to "Configure" (2), if "Manually" is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router Restart the computer When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router G Wireless Router 77 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manually Configuring network adapters in Mac os X 1 Click on the "System Preferences" icon (1) (2) (4) 2 Select "Network" from the "System Preferences" menu (3) 3 4 Select "Built-in Ethernet" (1) next to "Show" in the "Network" menu Select the "TCP/IP" tab (2) Next to "Configure:" (3), you should see "Manually" or "Using DHCP" If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (4) to make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" is NOT selected If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password G Wireless Router 78 ManUally ConfIGURInG neTWoRK seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 If "Manually" is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router If not already selected, select "Using DHCP" next to "Configure:" (3), then click "Apply Now" (1) (2) (4) (3) 6 your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router G Wireless Router 79 ReCoMMended Web bRoWseR seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In 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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser's settings to the recommended settings in this section Internet explorer 40 or Higher 1 Start your web browser Select "Tools" then "Internet Options" 2 In the "Internet Options" screen, there are three selections: "Never dial a connection", "Dial whenever a network connection is not present", and "Always dial my default connection" If you can make a selection, select "Never dial a connection" If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step G Wireless Router 80 ReCoMMended Web bRoWseR seTTInGs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 Under the "Internet Options" screen, click on "Connections" and select "LAN Settings. . . " 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" Click "OK" Then click "OK" again in the "Internet Options" page netscape® navigator ® 40 or Higher 1 2 Start Netscape Click on "Edit" then "Preferences" In the "Preferences" window, click on "Advanced" then select "Proxies" In the "Proxies" window, select "Direct connection to the Internet" G Wireless Router 81 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 If the Setup Assistant screen does not appear within 15­20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon that is located on your desktop 2 Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant Software CD has been placed in to start the installation G Wireless Router 82 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled "SetupAssistantexe" If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 75 of this User Manual) for an alternate setup method 4 G Wireless Router 83 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: The Setup Assistant cannot find my Router solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items: 1 If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall 2 Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router Ensure that the Router's Power light is on; it should be solid green If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet Ensure that you have a cable (use the cable included with the Router) connected between (1) the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and (2) one of the LAN ports, labeled "1" through "4", on the back of the Router If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access 3 note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled "Modem" on the back of the Router 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Setup Assistant If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for installation steps G Wireless Router 84 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: The Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the "Troubleshoot" button in the lower, right-hand corner of the Setup Assistant window If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly Some user names require that the ISP's domain be at the end of the name Example: "myname@myispcom" The "@myispcom" part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name Problem: · · The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn't work I am unable to connect to the Internet The Router's "Modem" light is off and the "Internet" light is blinking solution: If you cannot connect to the Internet, the "Modem" light is off, and the "Internet" light is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected We strongly recommend using the cable that was supplied with your cable or DSL modem for this purpose The cable should be connected at one end to the Router's "Modem" port, and at the other end to the network port on your modem Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes After three minutes, plug the modem back into its power source This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem 2 If you continue to have no Internet connection, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 75 of this User Manual) for alternate setup method 2 3 If the "Modem" light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer G Wireless Router 85 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: · · The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn't work I am unable to connect to the Internet The Router's "Modem" light is on and the "Internet" light is blinking Problem: · · The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn't work I am unable to connect to the Internet The "Modem" light on my Router is blinking and the "Internet" light is solid solution: If you cannot connect to the Internet, the "Modem" light is on, and the "Internet" light is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP's connection · If you have a "static IP address" connection, your ISP must assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address Please refer to the section entitled "Alternate Setup Method" for details on changing this setting If you have a "PPPoE" connection, your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name Make sure the Router connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly Please refer to the section entitled "Alternate Setup Method" for details on changing this setting You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://webbelkincom/support and type in "ISP" solution: If the "Modem" light is blinking and the "Internet" light is solid, but you are unable to access the Internet, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If, while the firewall is disabled and Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Support · · If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support G Wireless Router 86 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please do the following: 1 Look at the lights on your Router Your Belkin Router's lights should be as follows: · The "Power" light should be on. [. . . ] 2 Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen If you are also using a Belkin Wireless Card or Adapter with this Router, the tray icon should look like this: 3 The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of "Available Networks"--those wireless networks it can connect to does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?Yes, my network name is listed--go to the troubleshooting solution titled "I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed" No, my network name is not listed--go to the troubleshooting solution titled "I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed" G Wireless Router 87 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: 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 "Available Networks" list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1 2 Click on the correct network name in the "Available Networks" list If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security, see the section entitled "Securing your Wi-Fi Network" in this User Manual Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower, left-hand corner of your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network Problem: I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed solution: If the correct network name is not listed under "Available Networks" in the wireless configuration utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1 Temporarily move your computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from the Router Close the wireless configuration utility, and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks", you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled "Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance" in this User Manual Using a computer that is connected to the Router through 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 3 2 If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support G Wireless Router 88 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor I am having difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet away from the Router Changing the Wireless Channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11 You may choose from several other channels depending on your region (see the section titled "Changing the Wireless Channel" on page 47 for instructions on how to choose other channels) limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and double-click on 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 wireless card in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance, see your wireless card's user manual G Wireless Router 89 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: How do I extend the range of my wireless network?solution: Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices: · Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can effectively double the coverage area of your wireless network An access point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by your G Wireless Router, and is connected to the Router using either an Ethernet cable or through your home's power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters For 80211g (54gTM) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin G Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly For network/range extension information, please visit: wwwbelkincom/networking to find out more about: Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (F5D7130) Powerline Ethernet Adapter (F5D4070) · G Wireless Router 90 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point solution: 1 Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point For example: C3 03 0f af 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 e4 = 128-bit key Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point (The Router's default is 19216821, the Access Point's default is 1921682254) Log into your Router by clicking on the "Login" button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen You will be asked to enter your password If you never set a password, leave the password field blank and click "Submit" Click the "Wireless" tab on the left of your screen Select the "Encryption" or "Security" tab to get to the security settings page 4 Click "Apply Changes" to finish Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings 2 Select "128-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu WaRnInG: 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 note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Please check your Apple AirPort product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption 3 After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in your hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click "Apply Changes" to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9 For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys G Wireless Router 91 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) solution: The client card must use the same key as the G Wireless Router or access point For instance, if your Wireless Router or access point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key 1 Double-click the "Signal Indicator" icon to bring up the "Wireless Network Utility" screen The "Advanced" button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 5 Ensure the box "The key is provided for me automatically" at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked Type your WEP key in the "Network key" box 6 Important: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­7 For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your G Wireless Router or access point For example: C3030faf4bb2C3d44bC3d4e7e4 = 128-bit key 2 Once the "Advanced" button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin client card 7 3 Under the "Wireless Network Properties" tab, select a network name from the "Available Networks" list and click the "Properties" button Click "OK", and then "Apply" to save the settings If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card, please consult the manufacturer's user manual for that wireless client card 4 Under "Data Encryption", select "WEP" G Wireless Router 92 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA?solution: note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system Download the patch here: http://wwwmicrosoftcom/downloads/detailsaspx?FamilyID=009d8425ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless 80211g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft's patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 80211g products Download the latest drivers at http://wwwbelkincom/support Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network solution: 1 2 3 From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)" For "Encryption Technique", select "TKIP" or "AES" This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up Enter your pre-shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example, your PSK might be something like: "Smith family network key" Click "Apply Changes" to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings 4 G Wireless Router 93 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a home network solution: Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access point uses For instance, if the key is "Smith Family Network Key" in the G Wireless Router or access point, the clients must also use that same key 4 Under "Network Authentication", select "WPA-PSK (no server)" 5 1 Double-click the "Signal Indicator" icon to bring up the "Wireless Network Utility" screen The "Advanced" button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card Type your WPA key in the "Network key" box Important: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A-Z and 0-9 For WPA-PSK, you can enter eight to 63 characters This network key needs to match the key you assign to your G Wireless Router or access point 6 Click "OK", then "Apply" to save the settings 2 Once the "Advanced" button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin client card 3 Under the "Wireless Network Properties" tab, select a network name from the "Available Networks" list and click the "Properties" button G Wireless Router 94 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a business solution: 1 Double-click the "Signal Indicator" icon to bring up the "Wireless Network Utility" screen The "Advanced" button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 4 Under "Network Authentication", select "WPA" 5 2 Once the "Advanced" button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin client card 6 3 Under the "Wireless Network Properties" tab, select a network name from the "Available Networks" list and click the "Properties" button In the "Authentication" tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator Click "OK", then "Apply" to save the settings G Wireless Router 95 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network solution: If you are NOT using a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access" is available for free download: http://wwwmicrosoftcom/downloads/searchaspx?displaylang=en note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems: · · Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition 6 3 4 5 enabling WPa-PsK (no server) 1 2 In systems running Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections" Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab The "Wireless Network Connection Properties" screen appears Ensure the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" box is checked Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, click the "Configure" button, and you will see the client card properties screen For a home or small business user, select "WPA-PSK" under "Network Administration" Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Date Encryption" This setting will have to be identical to the G Wireless Router or access point that you set up Type your encryption key in the "Network key" box Important: Enter your pre-shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 7 Click "OK" to apply settings G Wireless Router 96 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What is the difference between 80211b, 80211g, 80211a, and draft-n?Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 80211(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards The most common wireless networking standard, 80211b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 80211a and 80211g work at 54Mbps; and Draft-N works up to 300Mbps Draft-N, the precursor to the upcoming 80211n release, promises speeds that exceed 80211g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 80211b 80211g 80211a belkin draft-n speed frequency 11Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 24GHz Compatible with 80211g 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 24GHz Compatible with 80211b 54Mbps 5GHz-- uncrowded band Up to 300Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 24GHz Compatible with 80211g or 80211b Up to 800% wider coverage than standard 80211g Leading edge-- best coverage and throughput Compatibility Incompatible with 80211b or 80211g Interference range is typically 50­100 ft Less interference-- great for multimedia application Coverage Depends on interference-- typically 100­ 200 ft indoors Mature--legacy technology Depends on interference-- typically 100­ 200 ft indoors Common-- widespread use for Internet sharing advantage G Wireless Router 97 TRoUblesHooTInG table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Technical support You can find technical support information at http://wwwbelkincom/ networking or wwwbelkincom through the tech support area If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext 2263 310-898-1100 ext 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: wwwbelkincom/support G Wireless Router 98 InfoRMaTIon table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 fCC statement deClaRaTIon of ConfoRMITy WITH fCC RUles foR eleCTRoMaGneTIC CoMPaTIbIlITy We, Belkin International, Inc, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that this device, f5d7234-4 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution: exposure to Radio frequency Radiation The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter federal Communications Commission notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular · installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help fCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment IMPoRTanT noTe: fCC Radiation exposure statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 24GHz operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11 G Wireless Router 99 InfoRMaTIon table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) 2) this device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device europe-european Union notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards) · · · EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) ­ Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards) · · · · · EN 55022 (CISPR 22) ­ Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) ­ Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) ­ Power Line Harmonics EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) ­ Power Line Flicker EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) ­ Product Safety IMPoRTanT noTe: IC Radiation exposure statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo G Wireless Router 100 InfoRMaTIon table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 belkin International, Inc, limited 1-year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International, Inc ("Belkin") warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year What will we do to correct problems?Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product) Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for example, because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkincom in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty? [. . . ] All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin's request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (ie brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 Contact Belkin International, Inc, at 501 W Walnut St, Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information: a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim G Wireless Router 101 InfoRMaTIon table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you G Wireless Router 102 Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext 2263 310-898-1100 ext 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: wwwbelkincom/support Belkin International, Inc 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin Ltd Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin BV Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk The Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Ltd 4 Pioneer Avenue Tuggerah Business Park Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia +61 (0) 2 4350 4600 +61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax © 2008 Belkin International, Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Apple, AirPort, Mac, Mac OS, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries Windows, Windows Vista, NT, and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries [. . . ]