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    Using  your  Internet  browser,  you  can  access  the  Router’s  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  Router’s  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  tab’s 
    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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    Changing LAN Settings
    All  settings  for  the  inter nal  LAN  setup  of  the  Router  can  be  viewed 
    and  changed  here.
    
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    1.  IP Address
    
    The  “IP  address”  is  the  internal  IP  address  of  the  Router.  The 
    default  IP  address  is  “192.168.2.1”.  To  access  the  advanced  setup 
    interface,  type  this  IP  address  into  the  address  bar  of  your  browser. 
    This  address  can  be  changed  if  needed.  To  change  the  IP  address, 
    type  in  the  new  IP  address  and  click  “Apply  Changes”.  The  IP 
    address  you  choose  should  be  a  non-routable  IP.  Examples  of  a 
    
    non-routable  IP  are:
    
      192.168.x.x  (where  x  is  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  Router.  It  is  possible  to  change 
    the  subnet  mask  if  necessary;  however,  do  NOT  make  changes  to 
    the  subnet  mask  unless  you  have  a  specific  reason  to  do  so.  The 
    default  setting  is  “255.255.255.0”. 
    						
    							
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    3.   DHCP Server
    The  DHCP  server  function  makes  setting  up  a  network  very  easy 
    by  assigning  IP  addresses  to  each  computer  on  the  network 
    automatically.  The  default  setting  is  “On”.  The  DHCP  server  can 
    be  turned  OFF  if  necessary;  however,  in  order  to  do  so  you  must 
    manually  set  a  static  IP  address  for  each  computer  on  your  network. 
    To  turn  off  the  DHCP  server,  select  “Off”  and  click  “Apply  Changes”.
    
    4.   IP Pool
    The  range  of  IP  addresses  set  aside  for  dynamic  assignment 
    to  the  computers  on  your  network.  The  default  is  2–100  (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  computer’s  IP  address 
    may  change  over  time.  If  you  have  set  any  of  the  other  advanced 
    features  of  the  Router  such  as  DMZ  or  client  IP  filters,  these  are 
    dependent  on  the  IP  address.  For  this  reason,  you  will  not  want 
    the  IP  address  to  change.
    
    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”. 
    						
    							
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    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  computer’s  network  interface 
    
    card  (NIC).  Pressing  the  “Refresh” 
    (4
    )
      button  will  update  the  list.  If 
    there  have  been  any  changes,  the  list  will  be  updated.
    
    (1)
    (2)
    (3)
    
    (4)
    
    Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
    The  “Wireless”  tab  lets  you  make  changes  to  the  wireless  network 
    settings.  From  this  tab  you  can  make  changes  to  the  wireless  network 
    name  or  Service  Set  Identifier  (SSID),  operating  channel,  encryption 
    security  settings,  and  configure  the  Router  to  be  used  as  an
    access  point. 
    						
    							
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    Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
    To  identify  your  wireless  network,  a  name  called  the  SSID    is  used. 
    The  SSID  is  your  network  name.  The  default  network  name  of  the 
    Router  is  “Belkin  N  Wireless”  followed  by  six  digits  that  are  unique  to 
    your  Router.  Your  network  name  will  look  something  like
    “Belkin_N_Wireless_123456”.  You  can  change  this  to  anything  you 
    choose,  or  you  can  leave  it  unchanged.  Keep  in  mind,  if  you  decide 
    to  change  your  wireless  network  name,  and  there  are  other  wireless 
    networks  operating  in  your  area,  your  network  name  needs  to  be 
    different  from  other  wireless  networks  that  may  be  operating  in  your 
    area.  To  change  the  SSID,  type  in  the  SSID  that  you  want  to  use 
    
    in  the  SSID  field 
    (1)
      and  click  “Apply  Changes” 
    (2)
    .  The  change  is 
    immediate.  If  you  make  a  change  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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    (2)
    
    Note:
      Please  periodically  check  for  new  Router  firmware  updates 
    from  the  “Utilities  >  Firmware  update”  page.  Newer  firmware  can  fix 
    problems,  add  wireless  features,  and/or  improve  wireless  performance 
    (see  page  66). 
    						
    							
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    Changing  the  Wireless  Channel
    There  are  a  number  of  operating  channels  from  which  you  can
    choose—in  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  Router  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.
    
    Extension  Channel
    The  IEEE  802.11n  draft  specification  allows  the  use  of  a  secondary 
    channel  to  double  the  bandwidth  (see  “Using  the  Bandwidth  Switch” 
    on  the  next  page).  An  appropriate  extension  channel  will  be  displayed 
    when  operating  in  40MHz  mode  (see  “Using  the  Wireless  Mode  Switch” 
    below).  The  channel  can  be  changed  if  needed.
    
    Using  the  Wireless  Mode  Switch
    This  switch  allows  you  to  set  the  Router’s  wireless  modes.  There  are 
    several  modes.
    
    Note:  Some  modes  may  require  firmware  updates  to  be  enabled.
    
    1)   
    Off
    
    This  mode  will  tur n  OFF  the  Router’s  access  point,  so  no  wireless 
    devices  can  join  the  network.  Tur ning  off  the  wireless  function  of 
    your  Router  is  a  great  way  to  secure  your  network  when  you  are 
    away  from  home  for  a  long  period  of  time,  or  don’t  want  to  use  the 
    wireless  feature  of  the  Router  at  a  certain  time.
    
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    802.11g  only
    
    Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  only  802.11g-compliant 
    devices  to  join  the  network,  keeping  out  any  slower  802.11b 
    devices.
    
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    802.11b+g+n 
    Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  802.11b-,  802.11g-,  and 
    802.11n-compliant  devices  to  join  the  network.
    
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    4)   4
    802.11n  only
    Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  only  N/draft 
    802.11n-compliant  devices  to  join  the  network,  keeping  out 
    802.11g  and  802.11b  devices. 
    						
    							
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    Using  the  Bandwidth  Switch
    This  switch  allows  you  to  set  the  Router’s  wireless  bandwidth  modes. 
    There  are  several  modes  available:
    
    1)   
    20MHz  only
    Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  allows  only  20MHz  operation.  This 
    mode  is  compatible  with  N,  draft  802.11n-,  802.11g-,  and
    802.11b-compliant  devices,  but  will  limit  N,  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  Router  to  this  mode  allows  it  to  switch  automatically 
    between  20MHz  and  40MHz  operation.  This  mode  enables  40MHz 
    operation,  to  maximize  speed  for  N,  draft  802.11n-compliant 
    devices  when  conditions  permit.  When  a  legacy  802.11g  access 
    point  is  presented  and  occupies  an  adjacent  secondary  channel, 
    the  Router  automatically  reverts  to  20MHz  operation  to  maximize 
    compatibility.  We  recommend  using  this  as  the  default  mode.  
    						
    							
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    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  network’s  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  N,  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  N  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  N  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  N  wireless  performance  with  protected  mode  ON.  This  will 
    ensure  N  wireless  performance  is  not  affected. 
    
    802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
    Allows  you  to  tur n  ON  or  OFF  wireless  QoS.
    
    Changing the Wireless Security Settings
    Your  Router  is  equipped  with  the  latest  security  standard  called
    Wi-Fi  Protected  Access  2  (WPA2).  It  also  supports  the  legacy  security 
    standard  called  Wired  Equivalent  Privacy  (WEP).  By  default,  wireless 
    security  is  disabled.  To  enable  security,  you  will  need  to  determine 
    which  standard  you  want  to  use.  To  access  the  security  settings,  click 
    “Security”  on  the  “Wireless”  tab.
    
    The  Router  features  WPA2,  which  is  the  second  generation  of  the 
    WPA-based  802.11i  standard.  It  offers  a  higher  level  of  wireless 
    security  by  combining  advanced  network  authentication  and  stronger 
    Advanced  Encryption  Standard  (AES)  encryption  methods. 
    						
    							
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    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 
    Manual’s  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/kb/826942
    
    For  Windows  XP  with  Service  Pack  2,  Microsoft  has  released 
    a  free  download  to  update  the  wireless  client  components  to 
    support  WPA2  (KB971021).  The  update  is  available  from:  http://
    support.microsoft.com/kb/917021
    
    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. 
    						
    							
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    Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)
    
    Like  WPA  security,  WPA2  is  available  in  both  WPA2-Personal  (PSK) 
    mode  and  WPA2-Enterprise  (RADIUS)  mode.  Typically,  WPA2-Personal 
    (PSK)  is  the  mode  that  will  be  used  in  a  home  environment,  while 
    WPA2-Enterprise  (RADIUS)  is  implemented  in  a  business  environment 
    where  an  exter nal  radius  server  distributes  the  network  key  to  the 
    clients  automatically.  Your  Router  supports  WPA2-Personal  (PSK).
    
    1. 
    After  you’ve  set  up  your  Router,  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  Router  to  support  clients  running  either  WPA 
    or  WPA2  security.
    
    3. 
      “Encryption  Technique”,  select  “TKIP”,    “AES”,  or  “TKIP+AES”. 
    This  setting  will  have  to  be  identical  on  the  wireless  clients  that 
    you  set  up.
    
    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. 
    						
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