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User Manual - Page 2
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Changing LAN Settings 36 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 38 Setting WPA Security 44 Setting WEP Encryption 46 Using the Access Point Mode 48 Setting MAC Address Control 49 Configuring the Firewall 51 Using Dynamic DNS 54 Utilities 56 Restarting the Modem Router 57 Updating the Firmware 63 7. Manually Configuring Network Settings 71...
User Manual - Page 7
...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 card's user guide for more information.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Modem Router. Should you need to...
User Manual - Page 9
... your new Belkin N1 Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Modem Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP...
User Manual - Page 10
... IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no
need for a complicated networking setup.
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Setup Assistant
The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin's renowned Easy
Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Modem
Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for
you and sets up the Modem Router for connection to your Internet
Service...
User Manual - Page 12
...IP addresses
to computers and devices. • Internet browser
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Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
• A PC running Windows® 2000 or XP
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• Minimum 500MHz processor and 128MB RAM
• Internet browser
Internet Connection Settings
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The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Provider
(ISP) in each country to help you setup your Modem Router...
User Manual - Page 16
...• Belkin N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
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• RJ11 Telephone Cord
• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
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• Power Supply
• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD
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• User Manual
• Network Status Display Guide
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• Wireless Security Setup Guide
Setup Assistant
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Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing
your Modem Router...
User Manual - Page 19
... 15 seconds. Click on "Go" to run the Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions there.
IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Modem Router from Step 1 - B.
Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on the file named "SetupAssistant...
User Manual - Page 28
... to manually connect or disconnect your ADSL
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connection as needed.
7. Version Info
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Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version,
and serial number of the Modem Router.
8. LAN Settings
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Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side
of the Modem Router. Changes can be made to the settings by
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clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet...
User Manual - Page 35
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing) In this mode, the Modem Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on your computers in order to access the Internet.
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1. Enable Bridge Service - Check this box to enable bridge service 2. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path ...
User Manual - Page 41
...to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.
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Note: Please periodically check for new Modem Router firmware updates from the "Utilities > Firmware update" page. Newer firmware can fix problems, add wireless features, and/or...
User Manual - Page 45
....aspx?scid=kb;en-us;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.
Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2...
User Manual - Page 46
... your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Modem Router.
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...
User Manual - Page 61
... 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".
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User Manual - Page 65
... that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Modem Router's firmware to the latest version.
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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...
User Manual - Page 66
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Downloading a New Version of Firmware
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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:
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1. To download the new version of firmware, click "Download".
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A window will open that allows you to select the location where you
want to save the ...
User Manual - Page 67
... Web-Based Advanced User Interface
2. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click "Close".
3. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in "Updating the Modem Router's Firmware".
Updating the Modem Router's Firmware 1. In the "Firmware Update" page, click "Browse". A window will open
that allows you to select the location of the...
User Manual - Page 72
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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
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This innovation provides the Modem Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Modem Router's advanced interface, the Modem Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will...
User Manual - Page 81
... the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the installation. 3. The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds. If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled "SetupAssistant". 4. If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 71...
User Manual - Page 91
... 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 802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from...
User Manual - Page 93
... NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network andI 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...