User manual BELKIN PM00736EA

[. . . ] N+ Wireless Router User Manual PM00736ea F5D8235-4 English Français DEutsch nEDErl anDs Español italiano Table of CoNTeNTs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . 1 Placement of your N+ Wireless Router . . 2 2 Product overview 5 Product Features . 5 3 Knowing your Router 7 Package Contents . [. . . ] 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 twodigit 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 In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A­F and 0­9 . You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers . 3 Encryption in the Router is now set . Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase . Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change . 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 . N+ Wireless Router 44 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 guest access: This option allows guest users access to the Internet while keeping them away from your private network . Guest users should connect to the Belkin N+ Guest network . security options for guest access: Hotel Style: Users will be redirected to a hotel-style landing page when they first try to access the Internet . They must correctly enter in the passphrase to log in . WPA/WPA2-PSK: This option is similar to the security mode for the main router network . Users must correctly enter the PSK in order to join the guest network . N+ Wireless Router 45 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 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 192 . 168 . 2 . 254 and subnet mask is 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 . 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 . 2 Set your IP settings to match your network . 3 Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network . The Router is now acting as an access point . To access the Router 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 . N+ Wireless Router 46 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: · · · · · · · · · · · · IPSpoofing LandAttackPingofDeath(PoD) DenialofService(DoS) IPwithzerolength SmurfAttack TCPNullScan SYNflood UDPflooding TearDropAttack ICMPdefect RIPdefect Fragmentflooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks . [. . . ] 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 Belkin . com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use . [. . . ]