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Advantages of a Wireless Network  1...

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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...

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superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the 
number of lanes that are opened.
Placement of your N Wireless Router   
 
Important  factors for Placement and  setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is 
to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is 
between 100 and 200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will 
degrade...

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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 Router 
and your wireless-enabled computers.
•	 Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that 
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). 
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. 
•	 If your...

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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 adapter’s user manual), and move...

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PR od UCT oV eRVI eW  
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 N Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or 
small office network. 
Works with  both PCs and Mac
® Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including   
Mac OS
® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP,...

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support for VPN Pass-Through 
If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN 
connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass 
through the Router and to your office network.
built-In d ynamic 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...

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The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the 
cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. 
The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router 
to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Package Contents
•	Belkin N Wireless Router
•	 Quick Installation Guide
•	 Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD
•	 RJ45 Ethernet Networking...

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d�  Wired-Computer s tatus   
OFF Wired computer is not present 
Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to 
the Router
Blinking Amber Problem with wired computer 
connecting properly to the Router 
e�  Router/Power s tatus 
 
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time 
elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon 
blinks. When the Router has completely booted up,...
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