Belkin N1 VISION User Manual

User ManualWIRELESS MODEM ROUTER

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

100Troubleshooting101100I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.If the name of your network is listed in the “Availa

100101100Troubleshootingsection• Mywirelessnetworkperformanceisinconsistent.• Datatransferissometimesslow.• Signalstrengthispoor.• Dif

102Troubleshooting103102I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router.1. Log into your Router. Open

102103102TroubleshootingsectionI am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card.The client card must

104Troubleshooting105104Do Belkin products support WPA?Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that suppo

104105104TroubleshootingsectionI am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home

106Troubleshooting107106I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) s

106107106Troubleshootingsection3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. 4. For a

108Troubleshooting109108Wireless Comparison ChartWireless Technology802.11bG (802.11g)G Plus (802.11g with HSM)G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC)N1 M

108109108TroubleshootingsectionFree Tech Support* You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin.com through the tech-support

98Knowing your RoutersectionPackage Contents• BelkinN1VisionWirelessModemRouter• QuickInstallationGuide• BelkinAssistantCDwithUserManua

110Information111110Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly app

110111110InformationsectionBelkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin

112Information113112Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection

112113112InformationsectionEC Declaration of Conformityto R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE0560Manufacturer : BELKIN LTD, EXPRESS BUSINESS PARK

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10Knowing your Router1110Hardware Characteristics The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the BACK of the

101110Knowing your RoutersectionA. Interactive Display The interactive display is on the front of the Router, which indicates which features are in

12Knowing your Router13121234to powerDC 12V / 1.25Ato wired computersADSL portReset(F)(H)(G)(E)

121312Knowing your RoutersectionE. Connections to Wired Computers – Yellow Ports Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. Thesep

14Connecting and Configuring your Router1514Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• BelkinN1VisionWirelessModemRouter•

16Connecting and Configuring your Router1716Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide 1.1 Brand-New Setup Follow these st

161716Connecting and Configuring your Routersection1. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet. 2. Plug the other end into the black port on the R

18Connecting and Configuring your Router1918Step 2 Set Up the Router – Using the Plug-and-Play Router Setup3. Select the country you are locate

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

181918Connecting and Configuring your Routersection6. If your Internet account requires VPI and VCI settings, you will be taken to this screen to en

20Connecting and Configuring your Router2120Interactive Display The Router’s interactive display is a powerful instrument for viewing your network inf

202120Connecting and Configuring your Routersection1. Internet Connection This icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. OFF No I

22Connecting and Configuring your Router23225. Wireless Computers This icon represents if there are any wireless connections present. OFF Wireless de

222322Connecting and Configuring your RoutersectionD. Connections/Speed This screen displays all devices currently connected to the Router and the sp

24Connecting and Configuring your Router2524Menu Screen Push the “Menu” button to open the display’s Menu options. The Menu option allows you to enabl

242524Connecting and Configuring your RoutersectionTo make a WPS connection, select the “New Connection” option. To do so, you must have WPS enabled o

26Connecting and Configuring your Router2726Troubleshooting Assistant CD Belkin has provided our Assistant software to make installing your Router a s

262726Connecting and Configuring your RoutersectionConfirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right o

28Connecting and Configuring your Router29282.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.2.3 Na

sectionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discus

282928Connecting and Configuring your Routersection2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes. If y

30Connecting and Configuring your Router31302.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection t

303130Connecting and Configuring your Routersection2.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect ad

32Connecting and Configuring your Router3332Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security – Run the Security Assistant SoftwareNow that your network is set up

323332Connecting and Configuring your Routersection3.3 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the ne

34Alternate Setup Method3534Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections fro

343534Alternate Setup MethodsectionLogging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any

36Alternate Setup Method37361. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these link

363736Alternate Setup Methodsection4. Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button. When

38Alternate Setup Method3938Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The“Internet/WAN”tabiswherey

Introduction232Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO)Your Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Modem Router uses a new smart-antenna technology

383938Alternate Setup MethodsectionConnection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the ins

40Alternate Setup Method4140Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of

404140Alternate Setup Methodsection 6. Encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type here. (Supplied by your ISP) VC-MUX: PPPOA Virtual Circuit Mul

42Alternate Setup Method4342Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic/Fixed IP (1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s netw

424342Alternate Setup MethodsectionSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP (IPoA) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or

44Alternate Setup Method4544Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing)In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge pass

444544Alternate Setup MethodsectionSetting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that tr

46Alternate Setup Method4746Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers,

46 4746Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUsing your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. I

48Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4948Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed

2sectionIntroduction32If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the comp

484948Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection3. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP

50Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5150Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are

505150Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionChanging the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the

52Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5352Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—in t

525352Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUsing the Bandwidth Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes

54Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5554Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only

545554Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUsing Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPS uses WPA2 for encryption. It does not provide additional securi

56Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface57561. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method:

565756Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionWPA2 RequirementsIMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless cli

58Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5958Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode

Introduction4543. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordle

585958Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionIMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correc

60Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6160Setting Guest AccessWithin the WPA security page, the Guest-Access feature is available. Select this

606160Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionSetting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple®

62Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6362Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bi

626362Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionSetting MAC Address ControlThe MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows y

64Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6564Setting up an Allow Access List1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of

646564Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionConfiguring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network

66Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6766Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external

666766Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionSetting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-m

68Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6968Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your netwo

4sectionIntroduction545. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where securit

686968Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUsing Dynamic DNSThe Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static

70Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7170Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientYou must register with DynDNS.org’s free update serv

707170Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionBlocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims

72Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7372UtilitiesThe “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certai

74Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7574Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins worki

747574Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionRestoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in the Ro

76Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7776Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving y

767776Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection3. When the save is complete, you will see this window. Click “Close”. The configuration i

78Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface79782. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3. A reminder window will appear. It wil

787978Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUpdating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmwa

Product Overview676Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list

80Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8180Downloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of fi

808180Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionUpdating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will

82Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface83823. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just s

828382Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionChanging System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator

84Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8584Setting the Time and Time ZoneThe Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (

848584Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacesectionAdvanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desired “Remote

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8786Enabling/Disabling UPnPUPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your B

8786Manually Configuring Network Settings sectionSet up the computer that is connected to the ADSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use the

88Manually Configuring Network Settings 8988Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.2. Select “Ne

888988Manually Configuring Network Settings section4. Selectthe“TCP/IP”tab(3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”

6sectionProduct Overview76Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share p

90Manually Configuring Network Settings 9190Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT®, or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Cont

909190Manually Configuring Network Settings sectionManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighbor

92Recommended Web Browser Settings9392In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble a

929392Recommended Web Browser Settingssection4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect setti

94Troubleshooting9594Assistant CD does not automatically start.If the CD-ROM does not start the Assistant software automatically, it could be that the

949594Troubleshootingsection2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router’s “rou

96Troubleshooting9796• The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The

969796Troubleshootingsection• The Assistant software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Interne

98Troubleshooting9998• The Assistant software completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “ADSL” icon o

989998TroubleshootingsectionI can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please c