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G Wireless Router User Manual PM01110-A F5D7234-4 F5D7234-4 v3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction . 1 Benefits of a Home Network. 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance . 2 2 Product Overview . 5 Product Features. 5 3 Knowing your Router . 7 Package Contents . 7 System Requirements . 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . 7 Securing your Wi-Fi Network . 49 WEP Setup . 52 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . 54 WPA Setup. 55 Setting WPA/WPA2. 56 Guest Access . 56 Using the Access Point Mode . 59 Configuring the Firewall . 60 Setting MAC Address Filtering . 63 Enabling the DMZ . 64 Utilities Tab . 65 Restarting the Router . 66 Updating the Firmware . 69 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . 75 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . 11 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . 80 5 Alternate Setup Method . 25 9 Troubleshooting . 82 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . 40 10 Information . 99 Changing LAN Settings. 41 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . 43 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . 43 G Wireless Router i INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G Wireless Router (the Router). The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance on page 2. Benefits of a Home Network
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home
Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home Advantages of a Wireless Network
Mobility youll no longer need a dedicated computer roomnow you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple
Share a single printer with the entire family Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Flexibility set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home
Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products G Wireless Router 1 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your networks radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. If you have concerns about your networks performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help. 1. Wireless Router Placement Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients
(i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
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Ensure that your Routers networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction. In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone. Refrigerators 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio noise, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:
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Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signals path (between your computers and Router). Large aquariums INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your wireless-enabled computers. Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturers information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11. See your phones user manual for detailed instructions. If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone. 4. Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapters or cards user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card or Adapter. See your Network Cards user guide for more information. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender/Access Point. G Wireless Router 3 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service
Most online banking websites
Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computers power management setting, which causes it to go to sleep. The easiest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. A second alternative is to change your computers power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management setting under Windows, see the Power Options item in the Control Panel. If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. G Wireless Router 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table of Contents SECTIONS Product Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin G Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account. Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk, Linux, Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding. Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation. Youll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Routers advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily. Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources. Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. G Wireless Router 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network. Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b. Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup. MAC Address Filtering For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network. Setup Assistant Software The Setup Assistant Software takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Wireless Router will be up and running on the Internet. NOTE: Setup Assistant Software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 25). G Wireless Router 6 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.
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Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
A PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or a Mac computer running Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5
Minimum 64MB RAM
Internet browser G Wireless Router 7 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connected to the modem 4. Wireless Network LED 3. Security/WPS LED OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Wireless security is OFF Wireless security is ON WPS sync in progress OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Wireless is OFF Wireless is ON Indicates wireless activity 1. Modem LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem. OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Not connected to the modem Router is connecting to the ISP/
indicates modem activity 2. Power LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. OFF Solid Green Router is OFF Router is ready G Wireless Router 8 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Internet LED This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the Disconnect after x minutes feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Routers connection. OFF Blinking Green Solid Green Router is not connected to the Internet Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Router is connected to the Internet 6. Wired LEDs (1 2 3 4) These LEDs are labeled 14 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the wired computer ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will light. GREEN means a 10/100Base-T device is connected. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly. OFF Solid Green Blinking Green No device is linked to the port 10/100Base-T device connected Port activity G Wireless Router 9
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(9) KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. Power Jack Connect the included 9V DC power supply to this jack. 8. Connections to Computers (Wired Computer Ports) Gray Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. 9. Connection to Modem (Modem Port) Yellow This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the Router to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the Router may not work properly. 10. Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Routers normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password. a. Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The reset is complete in 60 seconds. b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The restore is complete in 60 seconds. G Wireless Router 10 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5 computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5, you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual. Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
Belkin G Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the modem) Power Supply
Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it. ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST! 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 WAN LAN
A. Unplug your modems power cord. Put the Router next to the modem. Raise the Routers antenna. B. 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. C. 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 thats now free. D. Plug in your modems power cord. Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up. Plug the Routers power supply into the black port on the back. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. G Wireless Router 12 E. 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. 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. B. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computers 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 1.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. 2.1 Checking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computers network settings and gather information needed to complete the Routers 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 2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. 2.3 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 2.4 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 2.5 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. 2.6 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 Finishreturn 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 2.7 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 1.B. 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. 3.1 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 3.2 Creating a Network Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click Next to continue. 3.3 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 3.4 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 dont 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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers internal password Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) Reset the Router Back up your configuration settings Reset the Routers default settings Update the Routers 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 Computers 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 Routers Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type 192.168.2.1 (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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.
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(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 computers 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).
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(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. IP Address 1. Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here. 2. Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here. 3. Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here. ISP Gateway Address
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(3) 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 doesnt 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 This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP. Password 2. Type in your password and re-type it into the Retype Password box to confirm it. Service Name 3. A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank. 4. MTU 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 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 ISPs 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 User ID 1. Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP User ID here. Password 2. Provided by your ISP. Type in your password here. PPTP Gateway 3. Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here. Idle Time Out 4. 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. Get IP by DHCP 5. 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 ISPs technical-support hotline. If your ISP provided an IP address for you, enter the information in the following fields. a. IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. b. Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 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 www.belkin.com 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 computers 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 ISPs 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 Routers WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified.
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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.
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(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 IP Address 1. The IP address is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is 192.168.2.1. 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: 192.168.x.x (where x is anywhere between 0 and 255), and 10.x.x.x
(where x is anything between 0 and 255). IP Pool 4. 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. 2. Subnet Mask 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 255.255.255.0. 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. Lease Time 5. 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 computers 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. Local Domain Name 6. 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 Mixed (11b+11g) Mode In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g 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 802.11b and 802.11g 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 802.11g clients only. This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b 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 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards. When to Use 11b Only Mode In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with 802.11g 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 802.11g 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 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 Manuals publication, there are four encryption methods available. 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. Name 64-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access-TKIP Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES (or just WPA) WPA2-AES (or just WPA2) Security Good Better Best Best Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication 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 system-
generated 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 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 WEPs 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 system-
generated 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. 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 Routers configuration screen. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 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 vendors 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. WPA2 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 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled. 2. 3. 4. 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 Routers 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. 5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the current security settings to set up in your client devices. The Router features WPA2, which is the second generation of the WPA-based 802.11i standard. It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods. 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 Manuals 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. Microsofts patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g 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. 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 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. Under Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel >
Network Connections. 2. 3. 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. 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. 7. 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 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. Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:
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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
v3 in the Search field. Click Search.
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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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers 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 Routers 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 PCs TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, XP, or Vista 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.
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(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. 4. Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab (3). 5. 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.
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(2) 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. 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click Save. 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. 2. Select Network from the System Preferences menu.
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(3) 3. 4. G Wireless Router 78 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. 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. 6. If not already selected, select Using DHCP next to Configure:
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(3) 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 browsers settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browsers settings to the recommended settings in this section. Internet Explorer 4.0 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. Under the Internet Options screen, click on Connections and select LAN Settings. 4. 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 4.0 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:
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. 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. 2. 3. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Routers 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. 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. 2. 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 ISPs domain be at the end of the name. Example: myname@myisp.com. The @myisp.com part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name. 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. Problem:
The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Routers 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 Routers Modem port, and at the other end to the network port on your modem. 2. 3. 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. 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:
Problem:
The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Routers Modem light is on and the Internet light is blinking. 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 ISPs 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://web.belkin.com/support and type in ISP. If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. G Wireless Router 86
The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesnt 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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem:
I cant 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. Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list. 2. 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. 3. 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 cant 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. 2. 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 Routers wireless Channel and SSID configuration page. 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). G Wireless Router 89 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 cards 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 cards user manual. 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 homes power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters.
For 802.11g (54g) 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:
www.belkin.com/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:
Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. 1. Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. (The Routers default is 192.168.2.1, the Access Points default is 192.168.2.254.) 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. 2. Select 128-bit WEP from the drop-down menu. 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. For example:
C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key 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. 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. 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. 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. 2. 3. 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 7. Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings. Under the Wireless Network Properties tab, select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button. If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card, please consult the manufacturers user manual for that wireless client card. 4. Under Data Encryption, select WEP. G Wireless Router 92 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 Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Solution:
1. 2. 3. 4. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Contents SECTIONS 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://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-
ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsofts patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g products. Download the latest drivers at http://www.belkin.com/support. 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. 4. Under Network Authentication, select WPA-PSK (no server). Type your WPA key in the Network key box. 5. 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. 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. 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. 2. 3. 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. 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. 2. 3. 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. 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. Under the Wireless Network Properties tab, select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button. 5. In the Authentication tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator. 6. 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://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?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 Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 6. 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 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, 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 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and Draft-N works up to 300Mbps. Draft-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information. Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Draft-N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Up to 300Mbps Frequency 5GHz uncrowded band Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatibility Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b Incompatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Compatible with 802.11g or 802.11b Coverage Advantage Depends on interference typically 100 200 ft. indoors Maturelegacy technology Depends on interference typically 100 200 ft. indoors Common widespread use for Internet sharing Interference range is typically 50100 ft. Less interference great for multimedia application Up to 800%
wider coverage than standard 802.11g Leading edge best coverage and throughput 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://www.belkin.com/
networking or www.belkin.com 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: www.belkin.com/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 users 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. 2.4GHz 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 users 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. 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 numrique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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).
To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. EN 60950-1 (IEC60950) Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. 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 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?
Product Warranty. 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. 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 Belkins 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 (i.e. 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: www.belkin.com/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 B.V. 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 U.S. 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.
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app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Belkin G Wireless Router | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
Sporton International Inc.
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1 | Name |
A******** C******
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1 | Telephone Number |
886-3******** Extension:
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1 | Fax Number |
886-3********
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1 |
a******@sporton.com.tw
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.0809000 |
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