Belkin F5D8232-4 Manuale utente

User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction......................................1

Advantages of a Wireless Network ....................1

Placement of your N1 Vision.........................2

2. Product Overview .................................6

Product Features .................................6

3. Knowing your N1 Vision.............................9

Package Contents ................................9

System Requirements..............................9

Assistant Software System Requirements...............9

Hardware Characteristics ..........................10

4. Connecting and Configuring your N1 Vision ............14

Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick

Installation Guide ................................15

Step 2: Set Up the N1 Vision – Using the Plug-and-Play

Router Setup ...................................16

Interactive Display ...............................18

Information Screens ..............................18

Menu Screen ...................................22

Troubleshooting Assistant CD.......................22

5. Alternate Setup Method ...........................30

6. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface .........46

Changing LAN Settings............................46

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page.................. 48

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings............ 48

Setting WPA Security .............................57

Setting WEP Encryption ...........................59

Using the Access Point Mode.......................61

Setting MAC Address Control...................... 62

Configuring the Firewall ...........................64

Using Dynamic DNS ............................. 68

Utilities ....................................... 69

Restarting the N1 Vision .......................... 70

Updating the Firmware ........................... 75

7. Manually Configuring Network Settings ...............83

8. Recommended Web Browser Settings.................88

9. Troubleshooting .................................90

10. Information ...................................106

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Vision wireless router (the N1

Vision). 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 N1 Wireless N1 Vision” on the next

page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use

your Belkin Home Network to:

• Shareonehigh-speedInternetconnectionwithallthecomputersin

your home

• Shareresources,suchasfilesandharddrivesamongallthe

connected computers in your home

• Shareasingleprinterwiththeentirefamily

• Sharedocuments,music,video,anddigitalpictures

• Store,retrieve,andcopyfilesfromonecomputertoanother

• Simultaneouslyplaygamesonline,checkInternetemail,andchat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin

Wireless Network:

• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer

room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop

computer anywhere within your wireless range

• Easy installation – Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes

setup simple

• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home

• Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let

you expand your network to include devices such as printers and

gaming consoles

• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of

retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of

interoperable networking products

Introduction

Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO)

Your Belkin Vision wireless router uses a new smart-antenna technology

called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 MIMO complies

with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range,

reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems.

The element that makes Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology different from a

conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous

data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your home or office. A

conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream. Belkin’s

N1 MIMO technology, on the other hand, uses three antennas. This

design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N1 MIMO is

multidimensional. It builds on one-dimensional smart-antenna technology

by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel,

which increases wireless capacity.

Another element that enhances Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology is the use of

aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n standard. By shortening the

space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one

larger packet, Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology can transmit more data through

available bandwidth.

Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The

speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through

that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional

smart-antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster

and more reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic

consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N1

MIMO technology helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens

more lanes—to become the superhighway in this example. The rate of

traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened.

Placement of your N1 Vision

Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is

to your N1 Vision. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices

is between 100 and 200 feet.

In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade

somewhat as the distance between your N1 Vision and connected devices

increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further

from your N1 Vision, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can

weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves

are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.

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Introduction

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be

related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a

position between five and 10 feet from the N1 Vision in order to see

if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range,

please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network

performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from

functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at

its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

1. N1 Vision

Place your N1 Vision, the central connection point of your

network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless

network devices.

To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless

clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook

Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless

USB Adapters):

 • EnsurethatyourN1Vision’snetworkingantennasareparallel

to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the

ceiling). If your N1 Vision itself is positioned vertically, point

the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.

 • Inmultistoryhomes,placetheN1Visiononafloorthatisas

close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean

placing the N1 Vision on an upper floor.

 • TrynottoplacetheN1Visionnearacordless2.4GHzphone.

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your N1 Vision near devices that may emit radio

“noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit

wireless communication include:

• Refrigerators

• Washersand/ordryers

• Metalcabinets

• Largeaquariums

• Metallic-based,UV-tintedwindows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that

objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between

your computers and N1 Vision).

Introduction

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N1Vision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phonesupportschannelselection,changethechannel

on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless

network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and

move your N1 Vision to channel 11. See your phone’s user

manual for detailed instructions.

• Ifnecessary,considerswitchingtoa900MHzor5GHz

cordless phone.

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

your N1 Vision and computers to a channel as far away from

other networks as possible.

• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in

order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from

neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site

Survey and wireless channel information included with your

wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for

more information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum

possible area with your N1 Vision. Should you need to cover an

even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range

Extender/AccessPoint.

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Introduction

5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and

password, and are used where security is important. Secure

connections include:

• VirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)connections,oftenusedto

connect remotely to an office network

• The“BringYourOwnAccess”programfromAmericaOnline

(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by

another cable or DSL service

• Mostonlinebankingwebsites

• Manycommercialwebsitesthatrequireausernameand

password to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power

management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The

simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning

the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure

website.

A second alternative is to change your computer’s power

management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this

may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your

power management setting under Windows, see the “Power

Options” item in the Control Panel.

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs,

and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have

addressed these issues.

For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website

at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:

US: 877-736-5771

800-223-5546 ext. 2263

310-898-1100 ext. 2263

UK: 0845 607 77 87

Australia: 1800 235 546

New Zealand: 0800 235 546

Singapore: 65 64857620

Europe: www.belkin.com/support

Product Overview

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 N1 Vision an ideal solution for your home or small

office network.

Works with Both PCs and Mac®Computers

The N1 Vision supports a variety of networking environments

including Mac OS®X v10.4 or v10.5; Windows®2000, XP, or Vista®;

and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network

adapterthatsupportsTCP/IP(thestandardlanguageoftheInternet).

Interactive Display

The interactive display on the front of the N1 Vision indicates which

features are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your N1

Vision is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need

for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures typically

needed through the use of a computer.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can set up the N1 Vision’s advanced functions easily through

your web browser, without having to install additional software onto

the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best

of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any

computer on the network quickly and easily.

NAT IP Address Sharing

Your N1 Vision employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share

the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses

to your Internet service account.

SPI Firewall

Your N1 Vision is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network

from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing,

Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero

length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear

Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.

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