Notice BELKIN N1 Wireless Router F5D8233

« r Interface . . . . . . . . . .38 Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Using the Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Setting MAC Address Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Using Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7. Manually Configuring Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 8. Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 9. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 10. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the 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 N Wireless Router” 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 – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation – Belkin’s 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 products32 Introduction 32 Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO) Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and... »