FCC ID: K7SF5D8232-4V2 N1 Vision Router v2

User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your N1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Knowing your N1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Hardware Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Step 1: Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 2: Set Up the N1 Vision Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Interactive Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Troubleshooting Assistant CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5. Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 6. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . 46 Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Setting MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Restarting the N1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 7. Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 8. Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 10. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 e c t i 1 s 2 o n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision wireless router (the N1 Vision) . Following are two short sectionsthe first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance . Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your N1 Wireless N1 Vision on the next page . By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

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 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 Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin 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 Belkins Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let 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 Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products 1 Introduction Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) . N1 MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802 .11n specification . It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems . The element that makes Belkins N1 MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your home or office . A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream . Belkins N1 MIMO technology, on the other hand, uses three antennas . This design helps combat distortion and interference . Belkins N1 MIMO is multidimensional . It builds on one-dimensional smart-antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel, which increases wireless capacity . Another element that enhances Belkins N1 MIMO technology is the use of aggregation as specified in the draft 802 .11n standard . By shortening the space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkins N1 MIMO technology can transmit more data through available bandwidth . Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway . The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane . Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional smart-antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliablyanalogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit . Belkins N1 MIMO technology helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanesto become the superhighway in this example . The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened . Placement of your N1 Vision Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your N1 Vision . 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 N1 Vision and connected devices increases . This may or may not be noticeable to you . As you move further from your N1 Vision, 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 . 2 2 Introduction 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 from the N1 Vision 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. N1 Vision Place your N1 Vision, 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):

Ensure that your N1 Visions networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling) . If your N1 Vision itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction . In multistory homes, place the N1 Vision on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible . This may mean placing the N1 Vision on an upper floor . e c t i 1 s 2 o n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Try not to place the N1 Vision near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your N1 Vision near devices that may emit radio noise, such as microwave ovens . Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

Refrigerators Washers and/or dryers Metal cabinets Large aquariums 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 N1 Vision) . 3 Introduction 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 your N1 Vision and your wireless-enabled computers . Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 .4GHz band (check 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 N1 Vision to channel 11 . See your phones user manual for detailed instructions . If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz 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 to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapters user manual), and move your N1 Vision 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 . See your network cards user guide for more information . These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your N1 Vision . Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 4 e c t i 1 s 2 o n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction 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 simplest 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 . US:

877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:

Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support UK: 0845 607 77 87 5 Product Overview Product Features 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 N1 Vision an ideal solution for your home or small office network . Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The N1 Vision supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS X v10 .4 or v10 .5; Windows 2000, XP, or 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). Interactive Display The interactive display on the front of the N1 Vision indicates which features are in operation . Youll know at-a-glance whether your N1 Vision is connected to the Internet . This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures typically needed through the use of a computer . Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the N1 Visions 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 . NAT IP Address Sharing Your N1 Vision employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account . SPI Firewall Your N1 Vision 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 . 6 6 Product Overview s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Integrated 10/100/1000 4-Port Switch The N1 Vision has a built-in, four-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) UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant . Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your N1 Vision will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the N1 Vision and to your office network . 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 . Belkin Troubleshooting Assistant CD The Troubleshooting Assistant software takes the guesswork out of setting up your N1 Vision . This software automatically determines your network settings for you and sets up the N1 Vision for connection to your ISP . In a matter of minutes, your N1 Vision will be up and you will be surfing the Internet . Note: Troubleshooting Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; and Mac OS X v10 .4 and v10 .5 . If you are using another operating system, the N1 Vision can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 30) . 7 Product Overview Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point N1 MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802 .11n specification . It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps .* Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment .

*NOTE: The standard transmission rate300Mbpsis the physical data rate . Actual data throughput will be lower . 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 . 8 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Knowing your N1 Vision Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Package Contents Quick Installation Guide Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply System Requirements Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) functionality At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer Internet browser Assistant Software System Requirements A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista;

or Mac OS X v10 .4 or v10 .5 Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM Internet browser 9 Knowing your N1 Vision Hardware Characteristics The N1 Vision has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the cables exit from the BACK of the N1 Vision for better organization and utility . The N1 Visions interactive display is easily visible on the FRONT of the N1 Vision to provide you with information about network activity and status .

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(C) 10 10 Knowing your N1 Vision A. Interactive Display The interactive display is on the front of the N1 Vision, which indicates which features are in operation . B. 4-Way Keypad The keypad enables the movement of the up, down, left, and right function that may apply to the screen shown in the interactive display . C. OK Button For most screens in the interactive display, the OK button will activate the desired feature . D. Menu Button Pushing this button will take you back to the Menu Screen within the interactive display . s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Knowing your N1 Vision

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(E) 12 12 Knowing your N1 Vision E. Connections to Wired Computers Gray Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-

uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable . The ports are labeled 1 through 4 . Use the gray cable provided to connect your computer to any one of these ports . F. Connection to Modem Yellow Port This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem . Use the cable that was provided with your modem to connect the modem to this port . Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may not work properly . G. Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare cases when the N1 Vision may function improperly . Resetting the N1 Vision will restore the N1 Visions 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 . i. Resetting the N1 Vision Press and hold the Reset button for at least three seconds, but no longer than five seconds . The LCD on the N1 Vision will indicate that it is resetting . When the N1 Vision Network Status screen appears, the reset is complete . ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds, then release it . The LCD on the N1 Vision will indicate that it is restoring factory defaults . When the N1 Vision Network Status screen appears, the restore is complete . H. Power Jack Black Connect the included 12V/1.0A DC power supply to this jack. s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

Quick Installation Guide Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 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. Ethernet USB 14 14 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Step 1 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) modem router back of computer WWW WAN LAN F 2 3 4 B C D A existing cable new cable from package E routersetup A. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet . B. Plug the other end into the black port on the N1 Vision . C. Find the cable connecting the modem and computer** . Unplug it from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the N1 Vision .

**If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the modem and old router . Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the yellow port on your Belkin N1 Vision . D. Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray port on the N1 Vision . E. Connect the other end of that cable to a networking (Ethernet) port on your computer . F. Rotate the antennas up . s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Step 2 Set Up the N1 Vision Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup A. Open a web browser on that computer . The Belkin Router Setup Wizard should appear automatically . If it doesnt, enter routersetup into the web-address field and press the Enter key on your keyboard . B. The Belkin Plug-and-Play Setup Wizard should automatically appear . Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by clicking Begin to continue . C. Select the country you are located in by using the drop-down box . Click Next to continue . D. Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) by using the drop-down box . Click Next to continue . 16 16 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E. If your Internet account requires a user name and password, you will be taken to the screen below to enter this information . Click Next to save and continue . F. The N1 Vision will now check for your Internet connection . G. You will see the Congratulations screen when your N1 Vision can connect to the Internet . You have finished installing your new Belkin N1 Vision and can begin surfing by opening another browser and going to any website . You may also choose to change your network name, set up a wireless security key, or enable the guest mode from this screen . Options 1. Network Name This is the name of the N1 Vision . 2. Network Key Create a wireless security WPA key by typing any 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in length . Any wireless devices will need this key to connect to the N1 Vision . 3. Guest Mode When enabled, this mode will create a new network to which guest users can connect that will separate them from access to your other network and connected devices . 17 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Interactive Display The N1 Visions interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your network information . The display can provide essential router-status information such as the state of the Internet connection to details such as each device usage and speed of the Internet connection . Within the numerous features of the display, there are also built-in help guides and tips for troubleshooting . Startup Screen Once the N1 Vision has been plugged in, the Startup screen will appear to indicate that the N1 Vision is currently in the boot-up state . Information Screens After the N1 Vision has finished starting up and the Plug-and-Play Router Setup process has been completed, the first in a series of informational screens will appear . These screens let you view your network status . Push the right key (>) or the left key (<) to cycle through them . The following outlines the details on each .

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(5) A. Network Status Once the N1 Vision has been plugged in, the Startup screen will appear to indicate that the N1 Vision is currently in the boot-up state . 18 18 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1. Internet Connection This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the Internet . OFF No Internet connection has been detected N1 Vision is connected to the Internet Internet connection was detected;

N1 Vision is not currently able to connect to the Internet Solid White Blinking White 2. Modem Connection This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the modem . OFF Solid White Not connected to a modem N1 Vision is connected to modem and functioning properly Problem with modem (such as boot failure, etc .) Blinking White 3. N1 Vision (Router) Wireless State This icon indicates whether or not wireless is enabled . N1 Vision showing wireless connection (with curved-lines illustration) N1 Vision showing wired connection (without curved-

lines illustration) N1 Vision is ON with wireless enabled and ready for use with wireless and wired devices N1 Vision is ON with wireless disabled and ready for use with only wired devices 4. Wired Computers This icon indicates if there are any wired connections present . OFF Solid White Wired device not present Wired device(s) connected to the N1 Vision 19 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 5. Wireless Computers This icon represents if there are any wireless connections present . OFF Solid White Wireless device is not present Wireless device(s) is connected to the N1 Vision 6. Security This icon indicates wireless security . OFF Solid White Wireless security is OFF Wireless security is ON B. Broadband Download Speedometer This screen will display the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection . The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the N1 Vision since being activated . C. Broadband Upload/Download Speedometer This screen will display the current upload and download speed being transferred through the Internet connection . The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the N1 Vision since being activated . 20 20 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D. Connections/Speed This screen displays all devices currently connected to the N1 Vision and the speed of the broadband data that is being downloaded or uploaded per each device . E. Usage Past 24 Hours This screen displays all devices currently connected to the N1 Vision and their broadband usage over a period of 24 hours . F. Guest Access Status This screen indicates whether Guest Access is enabled or disabled . For more information on the Guest-Access feature, please see the Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section in this User Manual . G. Date & Time This screen displays the date and time . To toggle between standard and military time, push the up or down key . 21 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Menu Screen Push the Menu button to open the displays Menu options . The Menu option allows you to enable features within the N1 Vision . The following outlines the details of each feature within the Menu section . A. Wireless Security Select Wireless Security by pressing the OK button to view these options . From the Wireless Security options, the choices available are listed below . Guest Access Select this option to enable a separate network to allow guests to connect to the Internet while keeping them away from accessing your network, computers, and private files . Select Turn On to enable Guest Access . To enable the Guest-Access mode, you will need to enable Wi-Fi Protected AccessTM (WPATM) on your private network first . To do so, please see the Setting WPA Security section in this User Manual . To view the Guest Access network name and password, select the Show login info option . 22 22 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Push Button Security Select this option if you would like to set up your computers or devices using the Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM (WPS) standard . Using WPS is not a requirement to connect to the N1 Vision . To make a WPS connection, select the New Connection option . To do so, you must have WPS enabled on the computer or device connecting to the N1 Vision . You will need to push the WPS button in your computer or device within two minutes . B. Help and Tips Select this option for additional information . C. Power Save Select this option to conserve the displays power or if you prefer to turn off graphics . When power save is ON, the display will turn off within two minutes after any user interaction . 23 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your N1 Vision a simple and easy task . You can use it to get your N1 Vision up and running in minutes . The Assistant software requires that your Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 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 in this User Manual to configure your N1 Vision . Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, you must set up the N1 Vision using the Alternate Setup Method section in this User Manual . A. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time . B. Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer . Insert the CD into your computer . The Troubleshooting Assistant will automatically appear on your computers screen within 15 seconds . Click on Go to run the Troubleshooting Assistant . Follow the instructions there . IMPORTANT: Run the Troubleshooting Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 B . 24 24 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision Select your language of choice and click Go to run the Troubleshooting Assistant . Note for Windows Users: If the Troubleshooting Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from My Computer and double-click on the file named Setup .exe to start the Troubleshooting Assistant . Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click Next to continue . s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Progress Screen Troubleshooting Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed . 10 25 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.1 Checking Settings The Troubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computers network settings and gather information needed to complete the N1 Visions connection to the Internet . 1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Troubleshooting Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . 1.3 Naming your Wireless Network The Troubleshooting 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 . Click Next to continue . 26 26 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the one on the left . Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes . 1.5 Configuring the N1 Vision The Troubleshooting Assistant will now configure your N1 Vision by sending data to the N1 Vision and restarting it . Wait for the on-screen instructions . Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the N1 Vision while the N1 Vision is rebooting . Doing so will render your N1 Vision inoperable . s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 27 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done . The Troubleshooting Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet . Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin N1 Vision . You will see the Congratulations screen when your N1 Vision can connect to the Internet . You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website . You can use the Troubleshooting 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 N1 Vision later, select Exit the Assistant and then click Next . Troubleshooting If the Troubleshooting Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see this screen . Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps . 28 28 Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision 1.7 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 . Congratulations 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 . s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 29 Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section . Step 2 Set 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 3 Configuring the N1 Vision Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the N1 Visions Web-Based Advanced User Interface . In your browser, type 192.168.2.1 (do not type in anything else such as http:// or www) . Then press the Enter key . 30 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Alternate Setup Method Logging into the N1 Vision You will see the N1 Visions 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 N1 Visions 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 N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision One computer at a time can log into the N1 Vision for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the N1 Vision . 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 one to 99 minutes . For more information, see the section in this manual titled Changing the Login Time-Out Setting . Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page (shown on the next page) is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI) . The home page shows you a quick view of the N1 Visions status and settings . All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page . 31 Alternate Setup Method

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WAN quick-navigation link on the left side of the screen . 9. Version Info Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the N1 Vision . 10. Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name . This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name . For instance LAN > LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page . 33 Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your N1 Vision for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The Internet/WAN tab is where you will set up your N1 Vision to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) . The N1 Vision is capable of connecting to virtually any ISPs system provided you have correctly configured the N1 Visions settings for your ISPs connection type . Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP . To configure the N1 Vision with the settings that your ISP gave you, click Connection Type (A) on the left side of the screen . Select the connection type you use . If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking DNS (B) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings . Clicking MAC Address (C) will let you clone your 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 connection OK if your N1 Vision is set up properly .

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(5) . After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your N1 Vision is set up properly . 1. IP Address Enter the IP address that has been provided by your ISP here . 2. Subnet Mask 3. Enter the subnet mask that has been provided by your ISP here . ISP Gateway Address Enter the gateway address that has been provided by your ISP here . 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address If your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address, your N1 Vision is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses . Select My ISP provides more than one static IP address and enter your additional addresses . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n

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1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the Internet . 2) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet . 3) You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet . 38 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Alternate Setup Method

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(9) 1. PPTP Account Enter the PPTP account name that has been provided by your ISP here . 2. PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it . 3. Host Name Enter the host name that has been provided by your ISP here . 4. Service IP Address Enter the service IP address that has been provided by your ISP here . 5. My IP Address Enter the IP address that has been provided by your ISP here . 40 40 Alternate Setup Method 6. My Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask that has been provided by your ISP here . 7. Connection ID (optional) If your ISP has provided you with a connection ID, enter it here . If not, you can leave this blank . 8. Disconnect after X.... The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision 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 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 41 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User

[Australia Only] . Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond . Enter this information below . Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (1) will automatically fill in your login server IP address . If your login server address is different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to User decide login server manually (4) and type in the address next to Login Server (5) . When you have entered all of your information, click Apply Changes (6) . After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your N1 Vision is set up properly .

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(2) 43 Alternate Setup Method 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 (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computers adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service . When you install the N1 Vision, 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 N1 Vision . 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 N1 Vision was installed . Click the Clone button (1) . Click Apply Changes (3) . Your MAC address is now cloned to the N1 Vision . 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 in a MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click Apply Changes (3) to save the changes . The N1 Visions WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified .

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(3) 44 44 Alternate Setup Method Using your Internet browser, you can access the N1 Visions Web-Based Advanced User Interface . In your browser, type 192 .168 .2 .1 (do not type in anything else such as http:// or www) then press the Enter key . You will see the N1 Visions home page in your browser window . Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tabs 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) .

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192 .168 .x .x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 10 .x .x .x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 2. Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask . This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin N1 Vision . 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 . 46 46 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. DHCP Server 4. 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 . IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network . The default is 2100 (99 computers) . If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on Apply Changes . The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically . This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers . For example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit . The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address . 5. Lease Time 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 N1 Vision such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address . For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change . 6. Local Domain Name The default setting is Belkin . You can set a local domain name

(network name) for your network . There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so . You can name the network anything you want such as MY NETWORK . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 47 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network . You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computers network interface card (NIC) . Pressing the Refresh (4) button will update the list . If there have been any changes, the list will be updated .

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(see page 75) . 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choosein the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom

(and most of Europe), there are 13 . In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements . Your N1 Vision is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside . The channel can be changed if needed . If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks . Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the N1 Visions wireless modes . There are several modes . Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled. 1) 802.11b+g+n Setting the N1 Vision to this mode will allow 802 .11b-, 802 .11g-, and 802 .11n-compliant devices to join the network . 2) Off This mode will turn OFF the N1 Visions access point, so no wireless devices can join the network . Turning off the wireless function of your N1 Vision is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time, or dont want to use the wireless feature of the N1 Vision at a certain time . 50 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the N1 Visions wireless bandwidth modes . There are several modes available:

1) 20MHz only Setting the N1 Vision to this mode allows only 20MHz operation . This mode is compatible with N1, draft 802 .11n-, 802 .11g-, and 802 .11b-compliant devices, but will limit N1, draft 802 .11n-compliant devices bandwidth by half . Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems . 2) 20MHz/40MHz Auto Setting the N1 Vision to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz and 40MHz operation . This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed for N1, draft 802 .11n-compliant devices when conditions permit . When a legacy 802 .11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel, the N1 Vision automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility . We recommend using this as the default mode . 51 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . For security, you can choose not to broadcast your networks SSID . Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks . To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to Broadcast SSID, and then click Apply Changes . The change is immediate . Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted . Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change . Protected Mode Switch Protected mode ensures proper operation of N1, draft 802 .11n-compliant devices on your wireless network when 802 .11g or 802 .11b devices are present or when there is heavy 802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic in the operating environment . Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802 .11g or 802 .11b cards on your network . If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802 .11g or 802 .11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode OFF . Conversely, in an environment with HEAVY 802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic or interference, you will achieve the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode ON . This will ensure N1 wireless performance is not affected . Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your N1 Vision is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . Your N1 Vision also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network . WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By default, your N1 Vision does not ship with security enabled . You may automatically configure the security settings using WPS . To change the security settings manually, you will need to determine which standard you want to use . To access the security settings, click Security on the Wireless tab . 52 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption . It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network . You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network . Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: Push the Menu button on the front of your N1 Vision and select Wireless Security from the options . Next select Push Button Security, then initiate the WPS process by selecting New Connection . To complete the WPS procedure, the client device will need to connect within two minutes . Refer to your clients documentation on this procedure . Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS . The client has now been securely added to your wireless network . PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with WPS . Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below . Enter the clients PIN into the N1 Visions internal registrar (accessed through this screen) . The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes .

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(5) 53 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled . 2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the N1 Vision . After clicking Enroll, you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes . 3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the N1 Visions 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 . 4. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network . Push the Start PBC button and then initiate the PBC on the client device . Alternatively, push the Start PBC soft button to start this process . 5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings if not using WPS . The N1 Vision 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 . 54 54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that supported WPA2 . At the time of this User Manuals publication, a couple security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft . These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system . Other operating systems are not supported at this time . For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2

(SP2), a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942) is available for free download at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826942 For Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft has released a free download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2 (KB893357) . The update is available from:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=893357 IMPORTANT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards/adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver . Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site:

www.belkin.com/networking. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 55 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode . Typically, WPA2-Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment . This guide will focus on WPA2-Personal (PSK) usage . Please refer to the User Manual for more information about wireless security and different types of wireless security . 1. After youve set up your N1 Vision, go to the Security page under Wireless and select WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) from the Security Mode drop-down menu . 2. For Authentication, select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK . This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up . WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mode will allow the N1 Vision to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security . 4. Enter your pre-shared key (PSK) . 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 wireless 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 wireless clients to match these settings . 56 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the N1 Vision . Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA . At the time this User Manual was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download . This patch works only with Windows XP . Your N1 Vision supports WPA-PSK (no server) . WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key . A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 39 characters long . It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters . Each client uses the same key to access the network . Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment . 57 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Guest Access Within the WPA security page, the Guest-Access feature is available . Select this option to create a separate network that allows guests to connect to the Internet while keeping them away from accessing your network, computers, and private files . 1. Select Enable from the drop-down box . 2. Create a guest network name or leave default as guest . The name can be 3 to 15 letters or numbers in length . 3. Create a guest password or push the Generate button to automatically create this . The password can only be eight letters or numbers in length . 58 58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WEP Encryption Note to Mac users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort . To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section . 1. Select 128-bit WEP or 64-bit WEP from the drop-down menu . 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your WEP key manually by typing in the hex values in the space provided, or you can type 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 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 3. Encryption in the N1 Vision is now set . Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase . Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change . 59 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from AF and 09 . 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers . 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers . For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between AF and 09 . You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your N1 Vision and your wireless computers . Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only . Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption . Please check your product to see which version you are using . If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption . Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the industry standard method to simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks . 60 60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The N1 Vision can be configured to work as a wireless network access point . Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server . In Access Point (AP) mode, the N1 Vision will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to . The default IP address is 192 .168 .2 .254 and subnet mask is 255 .255 .255 .0 . These can be customized for your need . 1. Enable the AP mode my selecting Enable (1) in the Use as Access Point only page . When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings . 2. Set your IP settings to match your network . Click Apply Changes (2) . 3. Connect a cable from the Modem port on the N1 Vision to your existing network . The N1 Vision is now acting as an access point . To access the N1 Visions Web-Based Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browsers navigation bar . You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n

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(computer) to which you want to allow network access . The Block feature lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computers MAC address from the list . 62 62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting up an Allow Access List 1. Select the Allow radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network . 2. Next, in the MAC Address field that is blank (3), type in the MAC address of the wireless computer to which you want to give access to the wireless network . 3. Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have been entered . 4. Click Apply Changes (4) to finish . Setting up a Deny Access List The Deny Access list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network . Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network . All others will . 1. Select the Deny radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network . 2. Next, in the MAC Address field that is blank (3), type in the MAC address of the wireless computer to which you want to deny access to the wireless network . 3. Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to deny access to have been entered . 4. Click Apply Changes (4) to finish . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n

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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 Fragment flooding 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 . Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled . 64 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your N1 Vision to your internal network . Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be seen . A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application . If your application is not listed, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need . Choosing an Application Select your application from the drop-down list . Click Add . The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen . Enter an IP address of the computer on which the application will be running . Click Apply Changes to save the setting for that application . To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click Clear . Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to pass (for multiple ports, each single port or port range may need to be on separate rows), select the port type (TCP, UDP, or BOTH), and click Apply Changes . You can only pass one port per internal IP address . Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk . You can enable and disable settings very quickly . It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application . 65 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters The N1 Vision can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times . Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers . To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1) . Next, enter 80 in both the port fields (2) . Select Both

(3) . Select Block (4) . You can also select Always to block access all of the time . Select the day to start on top (5), the time to start on top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop (8) on the bottom . Select Enable (9). Click Apply Changes . The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified . Note: Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities> System Settings> Time Zone .

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To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name, please visit http://www.dyndns.org. Setting up the N1 Visions Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS .orgs free update service before using this feature . Once you have your registration, follow the directions below . 1. Enter your DynDNS .org user name in the User Name field (1) . 2. Enter your DynDNS .org password in the Password field (2) . 3. Enter the DynDNS .org domain name you set up with DynDNS .org in the Domain Name field (3) . 4. Click Update DDNS/Apply to update your IP address. Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the N1 Vision will automatically update DynDNS .orgs servers with your new IP address . You can also do this manually by clicking the Update DDNS/Apply button (4) .

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(1) To turn off the ping response, select Block ICMP Ping (1) and click Apply Changes . The N1 Vision will not respond to an ICMP ping . Utilities The Utilities screen lets you manage different parameters of the N1 Vision and perform certain administrative functions . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 69 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the N1 Vision Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the N1 Vision if it begins working improperly . Restarting or rebooting the N1 Vision will NOT delete any of your configuration settings . Restarting the N1 Vision to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the Restart Router button . 2. The following message will appear . Click OK . 3. The following message will appear . Restarting the N1 Vision can take up to 80 seconds . It is important not to turn off the power to the N1 Vision during the restart . 4. An 80-second countdown will appear on the screen . When the countdown reaches zero, the N1 Vision will be restarted . The N1 Visions home page should appear automatically . If not, type in the N1 Visions address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser . 70 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the N1 Vision to the factory (default) settings . It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults . 1. Click the Restore Defaults button . 2. The following message will appear . Click OK . 3. The following message will appear . Restoring the defaults includes restarting the N1 Vision . It can take up to 80 seconds . It is important not to turn the power to the N1 Vision off during the restart . 4. An 80-second countdown will appear on the screen . When the countdown reaches zero, the N1 Visions defaults will be restored . The N1 Visions home page should appear automatically . If it does not, type in the N1 Visions address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser . 71 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 . It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update . 1. Click Save . A window called File Download will open . Click Save . 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 Config . 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 . 72 72 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see this window . Click Close . The configuration is now saved . 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 .bin . Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it . 73 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue . Click OK . 3. A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete . Click OK . 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen . When the countdown reaches zero, the N1 Visions configuration will be restored . The N1 Visions home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the N1 Vision address (default =

192 .168 .2 .1) into the navigation bar of your browser . 74 74 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the N1 Visions firmware . Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed . When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your N1 Visions firmware to the latest version .

(1) Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check Firmware (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware . When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available . If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 75 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the Check Firmware button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below:

1. To download the new version of firmware, click Download . 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file . Select a location . You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name . Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later . When you have selected the location, click Save . 76 76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click Close . The download of the firmware is complete . To update the firmware, follow the next steps in Updating the N1 Visions Firmware . Updating the N1 Visions Firmware 1. In the Firmware Update page, click Browse . A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file . 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded . Select the file by double-clicking on the file name . 77 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected . Click Update . 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue . Click OK . 5. You will see one more message . This message tells you that the N1 Vision may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the N1 Vision and the N1 Vision is rebooted . Click OK . 6. A 180-second countdown will appear on the screen . When the countdown reaches zero, the N1 Visions firmware update will be complete . The N1 Visions home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the N1 Visions address (default =

192 .168 .2 .1) into the navigation bar of your browser . 78 78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, and enable remote management . Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision in the future . It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your N1 Vision . 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 N1 Visions advanced setup interface . The timer starts when there has been no activity . For example, imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking Logout . Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire . You will have to log into the N1 Vision 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 N1 Visions advanced setup interface at one time . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 79 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone The N1 Vision keeps time by c onnecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server . This allows the N1 Vision to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet . The synchronized clock in the N1 Vision is used to record the security log and control client filtering . Select the time zone that you reside in . You have the option to select a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your N1 Visions clock synchronized . Select your desired NPT server from the drop-down box, or simply keep it as is . If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check mark in the box next to Enable Daylight Saving . The system clock may not update immediately . Allow at least 15 minutes for the N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD . Remote management allows you to make changes to your N1 Visions settings from anywhere on the Internet . There are two methods of remotely managing the N1 Vision . The first is to allow access to the N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision . The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the N1 Vision . This is more secure, but less convenient . To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the N1 Vision from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the N1 Vision . Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password . Leaving the password empty will potentially open your N1 Vision to intrusion . 80 80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Advanced Feature: The Remote Access Port option allows you to configure the desired Remote Access Port for Remote Management feature . The default access port is set to port 80 . Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin N1 Vision . 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 N1 Visions firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly . This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports, and in some instances, setting trigger ports . An application that is UPnP-

compliant has the ability to communicate with the N1 Vision, basically telling the N1 Vision which way it needs the firewall configured . The N1 Vision 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 Utilities page . Click Apply Changes to save the change . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 81 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the N1 Vision 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 N1 Visions advanced interface, the N1 Vision 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 . 82 Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 N1 Vision after the N1 Vision has been set up to connect to the Internet . Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu . Select Control Panels and select TCP/IP. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select Ethernet Built-In or Ethernet in the Connect via: drop-down menu (1) .

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(2), if Manually is selected, your N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision . 4. If not already set, at Configure:, choose Using DHCP Server . This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the N1 Vision . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 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 N1 Vision. 83 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the System Preferences icon . 2. Select Network (1) from the System Preferences menu . 3. Select Built-in Ethernet (2) next to Show in the Network menu .

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(4), then click Apply Now . 5. 6. Your network settings are now configured for use with the N1 Vision. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 85 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel . 2. Double-click on the Network and dial-up connections icon

(Windows 2000) or the Network icon (Windows XP) . 3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection associated with your network adapter and select Properties from the drop-down menu . 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The following screen will appear:

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(3) . Click OK . Your network settings are now configured for use with the N1 Vision. 86 86 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on My Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the drop-down menu . 2. Select TCP/IP Settings for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window .

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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 . 2. 3. Under the Internet Options screen, click on Connections and select LAN Settings . 88 88 Recommended Web Browser 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. Start Netscape . Click on Edit then Preferences . 2. In the Preferences window, click on Advanced then select Proxies . In the Proxies window, select Direct connection to the Internet . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 89 Troubleshooting Assistant CD does not automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start the Assistant software automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive . 1. If the Assistant softwares Welcome screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop . 2. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Assistant software CD has been placed in to start the installation . 3. The Assistant software should start within a few seconds . If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled setup .exe . 4. If the Assistant software still does not start, reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings (page 83) in this User Manual for an alternative setup method) . Assistant software cannot find my N1 Vision. If the Assistant software is not able to find the N1 Vision during the installation process, please check the following items:

1. If the Assistant software is not able to find the N1 Vision 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 . 90 90 Troubleshooting 2. Unplug power to the N1 Vision for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the N1 Vision . Ensure that the N1 Visions router icon is on . If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the N1 Vision and plugged into a wall outlet . 3. Ensure that you have a cable connected between (1) the network

(Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and (2) one of the to Wired Computers ports on the back of the N1 Vision . Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled to Modem on the back of the N1 Vision . 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Assistant software . If the Assistant software is still unable to find the N1 Vision, reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps . Assistant software cannot connect my N1 Vision to the Internet If the Assistant software is not able to connect the N1 Vision to the Internet, please check the following items:

1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Assistant software . 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 may 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 83 of this User Manual for an alternative setup method) . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 91 Troubleshooting The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The modem icon on my N1 Vision is blinking, and the internet icon is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the modem icon is blinking, and the internet icon is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and N1 Vision are not connected properly . 1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the N1 Vision is connected . The cable should be connected at one end to the N1 Visions to Modem port, and at the other end to the network port on your modem . 2. 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 N1 Vision . 3. Unplug the power to your N1 Vision, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power . This will cause the N1 Vision to reattempt communication with the modem . If the modem icon on the N1 Vision is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support . 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer . 92 92 Troubleshooting 1. 2. 3. The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The modem icon on my N1 Vision is on, and the internet icon is blinking. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the modem icon is on, and the internet icon 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 N1 Visions 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 . 4. You may need to configure your N1 Vision 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 into the Product Support Search text box . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support . 10 s e c t i o n 93 Troubleshooting 1. 2. The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The modem icon on my N1 Vision is blinking, and the internet icon is solid. If the modem icon is blinking, and the internet icon 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, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on . 3. 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 . 94 94 Troubleshooting I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items:

1. Look at the lights on your N1 Vision . They should be as follows:

2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the The router icon should be on. The radio wave icon above the router icon should be on. The modem light should be on, and not blinking. The internet icon should be on, and not blinking. The Wireless light should be on, not blinking. system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen . 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networksthose wireless networks it can connect to . Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?

Yes, my network name is listedgo to the troubleshooting solution titled I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed . No, my network name is not listedgo to the troubleshooting solution titled I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 95 Troubleshooting I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed. 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 Changing the Wireless Security Settings . 3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower, left-hand corner of your screen should turn green, indication of a successful connection to the network . I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed. If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the N1 Vision . Close the wireless 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 N1 Vision in this User Manual . 2. Using a computer that is connected to the N1 Vision via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled . This setting is found on the N1 Visions wireless Channel and SSID configuration page . If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support . 96 96 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Troubleshooting My wireless network performance is inconsistent. Data transfer is sometimes slow. Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Signal strength is poor. Network (VPN) connection. 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 . Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the N1 Vision . In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet from the N1 Vision . Changing the wireless channelDepending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability . The default channel the N1 Vision is shipped with is channel 11; you may choose from several other channels depending on your region . See the section on page 50 entitled Changing the Wireless Channel for instructions on how to choose other channels . Limiting the wireless transmit rateLimiting 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 . 97 Troubleshooting I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin N1 Vision. 1. Log into your N1 Vision . Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the N1 Vision . (The N1 Visions default is 192 .168 .2 .1 .) Log into your N1 Vision 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 mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9 . For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys . For example:

C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 4. Click Apply Changes to finish . Encryption in the Wireless N1 Vision 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 N1 Vision 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 . 98 98 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Troubleshooting I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card. The client card must use the same key as the N1 Vision . For instance, if your N1 Vision 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 screen . 2. The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of the card . 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 Wireless Card . 4. Under the Wireless Network Properties tab, select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button . 5. Under Data Encryption, select WEP . 6. Ensure the check 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 . 7. Type your WEP key in the Network key box . Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9 . For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys . This network key needs to match the key you assign to your N1 Vision . For example:

C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 8. Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings . If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card, please consult the manufacturers user manual for that wireless client card . 99 Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA?

Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it . At the time of this FAQ 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. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless 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 N1 products Download the latest driver at http://web.belkin.com/support for the following products:

F5D8001, F5D8011, F5D8051, F5D8071 I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on my Belkin N1 Vision for a home network. 1. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK

(no server) . 2. For Encryption Technique, select TKIP . This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up . 3. 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 . 4. Click Apply Changes to finish . You must now set all clients to match these settings . 100 100 Troubleshooting I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network. Clients must use the same key that the N1 Vision uses . For instance, if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the N1 Vision, the clients must also use that same key . 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen . The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card . 2. Once the Advanced button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear . This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card . 3. Under the Wireless Network Properties tab, select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button . 4. Under Network Authentication, select WPA-PSK (no server) . 5. Type your WPA key in the Network key box . Important: WPA-PSK is a mixture 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 N1 Vision . 6. Click OK, then Apply to save the settings . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 101 Troubleshooting I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access

(WPA) security. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that 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 . Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA . 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 cards 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 1. Under Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel >

Network Connections . 2. Right-clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen . Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked . 102 102 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n Troubleshooting 3. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the Configure button and you will see the following screen . 4. For a home or small business user, select WPA-PSK under Network Administration . Note: Select WPA (with radius server) 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 . 5. Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption . This setting will have to be identical to the N1 Vision that you set up . 6. Type in your encryption key in the Network key box . Important: Enter your pre-shared key . This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols . This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up . 7. Click OK to apply settings . Whats the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds . Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards . The most common wireless networking standard, 802 .11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802 .11a and 802 .11g work at 54Mbps; and draft 802 .11n works at 108Mbps . See the chart on the next page for more detailed information . 103 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart y g o l o n h c e T s s e l e r i W b 1 1

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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 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 Compatible with 802 .11g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with draft 802 .11n** and 802.11b/g Typically 100200 ft . indoors Up to 400 ft .*

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Maturelegacy technology Common widespread use for Internet sharing Enhanced speed and coverage Better coverage and consistent speed at range Leading edgebest coverage and throughput

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment .

**This N1 Vision is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 .11n specifications, and may require a software upgrade for best results . 104 104 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/

networking . 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 105 Information 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 the product, F5D8232-4 v2000 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 radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits . Nevertheless, 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 . In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation . 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 . 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. 106 106 Information 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 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 . Cet appareil numrique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada . Europe-European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0560 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive

(1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards) . EN 60950 (IEC60950) Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489/ EN 50385 To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product . Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive

(2004/108/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/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 (IEC60950) Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0560 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 107 Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime 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 the lifetime of the product . 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, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances

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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 . 108 108 Information 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 . 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s e c t i o n 109 Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 800-233-5546 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

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