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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �40
Firewall� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �48
6 Manually Configuring Network Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Technical-Support Information� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76
9 Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Appendix A: Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �77
Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup � � � � � � � � �83
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4
Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
2 Make Sure You Have the Following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
System Requirements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Internet Connection Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6
3 Knowing your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 1: Hardware Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Step 1�1: Brand-New Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12
Step 1�2: Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router � � � � � � 13
Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software� � � � � 14
5 Manually Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Understanding the Web-Based User Interface � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
DHCP Client List � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27
Internet WAN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27
Connection Type � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27
Wireless � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32Encryption/Security