Belkin F5D8232-4 - N1 Vision Wireless Router User Manual Page 1

User Manual

Product Overview7676Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list

9796Troubleshooting9796I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.If the name of your network is listed in the “Availab

97969796Troubleshootingsection19234567810• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is p

9998Troubleshooting9998I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin N1 Vision.1. Log into your N1 Vision.

99989998Troubleshootingsection19234567810I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card.The client

101100Troubleshooting101100Do Belkin products support WPA?Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that su

101100101100Troubleshootingsection19234567810I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client ca

103102Troubleshooting103102I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA

103102103102Troubleshootingsection192345678103. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following scree

105104Troubleshooting105104Wireless Comparison ChartWireless Technology802.11bG (802.11g)G Plus (802.11g with HSM)G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC)N

105104105104Troubleshootingsection19234567810Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to

76sectionProduct Overview1923456781076Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The N1 Vision has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired compu

107106Information107106FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 W

107106107106Informationsection19234567810Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that

109108Information109108Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) w

109108109108Informationsection19234567810Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to B

Belkin International, Inc.501 West Walnut StreetLos Angeles, CA 90220, USA310-898-1100310-898-1111 faxBelkin Ltd.Express Business Park, Shipton Way Ru

Product Overview98Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point N1 MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It

98Knowing your N1 Visionsection1934567810Package Contents• Belkin N1 Vision• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Assistant CD with User Manual • RJ45

1110Knowing your N1 Vision1110Hardware Characteristics The N1 Vision has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK

11101110Knowing your N1 Visionsection19234567810A. Interactive Display The interactive display is on the front of the N1 Vision, which indicates whi

1312Knowing your N1 Vision1312(F)(H)(G)(E)

13121312Knowing your N1 Visionsection19234567810E. Connections to Wired Computers – Gray Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these

1514Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision1514Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin N1 Vision Wireless N1 Vision

15141514Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection19234567810Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)12347561

1716Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision1716Step 2 Set Up the N1 Vision – Using the Plug-and-Play Router SetupC. Select the country you are

17161716Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection19234567810F. The N1 Vision will now check for your Internet connection.G. You will see th

1918Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision1918Interactive Display The N1 Vision’s interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your net

19181918Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection192345678101. Internet Connection This icon shows you when the N1 Vision is connected to the

2120Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision21205. Wireless Computers This icon represents if there are any wireless connections present. OFF Wirele

21202120Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection19234567810D. Connections/Speed This screen displays all devices currently connected to the N

2322Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision2322Menu Screen Push the “Menu” button to open the display’s Menu options. The Menu option allows you to

23222322Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection19234567810Push Button Security – Select this option if you would like to set up your computer

2524Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision2524Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your N1 Vi

25242524Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection19234567810Progress Screen Troubleshooting Assistant will show you a progress screen each time

Table of Contents1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . .

2726Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision27261.1 Checking Settings The Troubleshooting Assistant will now examine your computer’s network setti

27262726Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection192345678101.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) If your Internet account requir

2928Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision29281.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. The Troubleshooting Assistant will now check y

29282928Connecting and Configuring your N1 Visionsection192345678101.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help

3130Alternate Setup Method3130Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections f

31303130Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Logging into the N1 VisionYou will see the N1 Vision’s home page in your browser window. The home page

3332Alternate Setup Method3332(10)(5) (4) (3)(7)(6)(1)(2)(9)(8)1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the N1 Vision’s advanced UI pa

33323332Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810to enter a password. When you are logged into the N1 Vision, you can make changes to the settings. Whe

3534Alternate Setup Method3534Step 4 Configuring your N1 Vision for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/WAN” tab is wh

35343534Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Setting your Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection yo

3736Alternate Setup Method3736Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common

37363736Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connecti

3938Alternate Setup Method3938Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to

39383938Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810 (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)1. User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by yo

4140Alternate Setup Method4140Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European count

41404140Alternate Setup Methodsection192345678106. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.7. Connection ID (optional) Provi

4342Alternate Setup Method4342Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only]. Your user name and password are provid

43424342Alternate Setup Methodsection192345678104. User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select

4544Alternate Setup Method4544Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers

45444544Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Using your Internet browser, you can access the N1 Vision’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your

1sectionIntroduction9234567810Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision wireless router (the N1 Vision). Following are two short sections—the firs

4746Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4746Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the N1 Vision can be viewed and ch

47464746Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678103. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by

4948Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4948Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which ar

49484948Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a na

5150Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5150Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in

51505150Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the N1 Vision’s wireless

5352Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5352Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users on

53525352Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It doe

5554Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface55541. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Metho

55545554Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810WPA2 RequirementsIMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and

Introduction3232Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology called

5756Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5756Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK) mod

57565756Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and ha

5958Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5958Setting Guest AccessWithin the WPA security page, the Guest-Access feature is available. Select thi

59585958Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Setting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate

6160Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6160Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-

61606160Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by adva

6362Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6362Setting MAC Address ControlThe MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you t

63626362Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Setting up an Allow Access List1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin s

6564Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6564Configuring the FirewallYour N1 Vision is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network f

65646564Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow y

321sectionIntroduction923456781032If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try mov

6766Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6766Setting Client IP FiltersThe N1 Vision can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mai

67666766Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one co

6968Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6968Using Dynamic DNSThe Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host

69686968Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Blocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find pote

7170Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7170Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins wor

71707170Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the setti

7372Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7372Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving

73727372Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678103. When the save is complete, you will see this window. Click “Close”. The co

7574Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface75742. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3. A reminder window will appear. It w

75747574Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Ro

Introduction54543. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordl

7776Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7776Downloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of

77767776Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Updating the N1 Vision’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse

7978Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface79783. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just

79787978Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Changing System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new a

8180Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8180Setting the Time and Time ZoneThe N1 Vision keeps time by c onnecting to a Simple Network Time Prot

81808180Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the des

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8382Enabling/Disabling UPnPUPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your B

1234598108382Manually Configuring Network Settings section7Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Yo

8584Manually Configuring Network Settings 8584Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.2. Select “

858412345698108584Manually Configuring Network Settings section74. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or

541sectionIntroduction9234567810545. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used w

8786Manually Configuring Network Settings 8786Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT®, or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Co

878612345698108786Manually Configuring Network Settings section7Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Net

8988Recommended Web Browser Settings8988In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble

89888988Recommended Web Browser Settingssection192345678104. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically

9190Troubleshooting9190Assistant CD does not automatically start.If the CD-ROM does not start the Assistant software automatically, it could be that t

91909190Troubleshootingsection192345678102. Unplug power to the N1 Vision for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the N1 Vision. Ensure tha

9392Troubleshooting9392• The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. Th

93929392Troubleshootingsection19234567810• The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect t

9594Troubleshooting9594• The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem” ico

95949594Troubleshootingsection19234567810I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless compu