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Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP (IPoA) 
This  connection  type  is  also  called  “Classical  IP  over  ATM”  or  “CLIP”, 
which  your  ISP  provides  a  fixed  IP  for  your  Router  to  connect  to  the 
Internet.
1.  WAN IP Address  -  Enter  an  IP  address  assigned  by  your  ISP  for 
the  Router  WAN  interface.
2.  Subnet Mask  -  Enter  a  subnet  mask  assigned  by  your  ISP.
3.  Use Static Default Gateway  -  Enter  a  default  gateway  IP  address. 
If  the  Router  cannot  find  the  destination  address  within  its 
local  network,  it  will  forward  the  packets  to  the  default  gateway 
assigned  by  your  ISP.
4.  VPI/VCI  -  Enter  your  Virtual  Path  Identifier  (VPI)  and  Virtual  Circuit 
Identifier  (VCI)  parameter  here.  These  identifiers  are  assigned  by 
your  ISP.
5.  Encapsulation  -  Select  LLC  or  VC  MUX  your  ISP  uses.
  Click  “Apply  Changes”  to  save  and  activate  your  settings.  To  go  back  to  the  original  settings  before  saving,  click  “Clear  Changes”. 
Or  click  any  of  the  Quick-Navigation  links  for  other  options.  Your 
new  settings  will  not  be  saved  unless  your  click  “Apply  Changes”.
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Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable 
Internet Sharing) 
In  this  mode,  the  Router  simply  acts  as  a  bridge  passing  packets 
across  the  DSL  port.  It  requires  additional  software  to  be  installed  on 
your  computers  in  order  to  access  the  Internet.
1.  Enable Bridge Service  -  Check  this  box  to  enable  bridge  service
2.  VPI/VCI  -  Enter  your  Virtual  Path  Identifier  (VPI)  and  Virtual  Circuit 
Identifier  (VCI)  parameters  here.  (Assigned  by  your  ISP).
3.  Encapsulation  -  Select  the  LLC  or  VC  MUX  your  ISP  uses.
  Click  “Apply  Changes”  to  save  and  activate  your  settings.  To  go  back  to  the  original  settings  before  saving,  click  “Clear  Changes”. 
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Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings 
A  “Domain  Name  Server”  is  a  server  located  on  the  Internet  that 
translates  Universal  Resource  Locaters  (URLs)  like  “www.belkin.
com”  to  IP  addresses.  Many  Internet  Service  Providers  (ISPs)  do  not 
require  you  to  enter  this  information  into  the  Router.  The  “Automatic 
from  ISP”  box 
(1)  should  be  checked  if  your  ISP  did  not  give  you  a 
specific  DNS  address.  If  you  are  using  a  static  IP  connection  type, 
then  you  may  need  to  enter  a  specific  DNS  address  and  secondary 
DNS  address  for  your  connection  to  work  properly.  If  your  connection 
type  is  dynamic  or  PPPoE,  it  is  likely  that  you  do  not  have  to  enter  a 
DNS  address.  Leave  the  “Automatic  from  ISP”  box  checked.  To  enter 
the  DNS  address  settings,  uncheck  the  “Automatic  from  ISP”  box  and 
enter  your  DNS  entries  in  the  spaces  provided.  Click  “Apply  Changes” 
(2)  to  save  the  settings.
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 
Using  your  Internet  browser,  you  can  access  the  Router’s  Web-Based 
Advanced  User  Interface.  In  your  browser,  type  “192.168.2.1”  (do  not 
type  in  anything  else  such  as  “http://”  or  “www”)  then  press  the  “Enter” 
key.
You  will  see  the  Router’s  home  page  in  your  browser  window.
Viewing the LAN Settings 
Clicking  on  the  header  of  the  LAN  tab 
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header  page.  A  quick  description  of  the  functions  can  be  found  here.  To 
view  the  settings  or  make  changes  to  any  of  the  LAN  settings,  click  on 
“LAN  Settings” 
(2)  or  to  view  the  list  of  connected  computers,  click  on 
“DHCP  client  list” 
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Changing LAN Settings 
All  settings  for  the  internal  LAN  setup  of  the  Router  can  be  viewed 
and  changed  here.
1.  IP Address 
The  “IP  address”  is  the  internal  IP  address  of  the  Router.  The 
default  IP  address  is  “192.168.2.1”.  To  access  the  advanced  setup 
interface,  type  this  IP  address  into  the  address  bar  of  your  browser. 
This  address  can  be  changed  if  needed.  To  change  the  IP  address, 
type  in  the  new  IP  address  and  click  “Apply  Changes”.  The  IP 
address  you  choose  should  be  a  non-routable  IP.  Examples  of  a 
non-routable  IP  are:
  192.168.x.x  (where  x  is  anything  between  0  and  255)
  10.x.x.x  (where  x  is  anything  between  0  and  255)
2.  Subnet Mask 
There  is  no  need  to  change  the  subnet  mask.  This  is  a  unique, 
advanced  feature  of  your  Belkin  Router.  It  is  possible  to  change 
the  subnet  mask  if  necessary;  however,  do  NOT  make  changes  to 
the  subnet  mask  unless  you  have  a  specific  reason  to  do  so.  The 
default  setting  is  “255.255.255.0”.
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3.   DHCP Server 
The  DHCP  server  function  makes  setting  up  a  network  very  easy 
by  assigning  IP  addresses  to  each  computer  on  the  network 
automatically.  The  default  setting  is  “On”.  The  DHCP  server 
can  be  turned  OFF  if  necessary;  however,  in  order  to  do  so  you 
must  manually  set  a  static  IP  address  for  each  computer  on  your 
network.  To  turn  off  the  DHCP  server,  select  “Off”  and  click  “Apply 
Changes”.
4.   IP Pool 
The  range  of  IP  addresses  set  aside  for  dynamic  assignment 
to  the  computers  on  your  network.  The  default  is  2–100  (99 
computers).  If  you  want  to  change  this  number,  you  can  do  so 
by  entering  a  new  starting  and  ending  IP  address  and  clicking  on 
“Apply  Changes”.  The  DHCP  server  can  assign  100  IP  addresses 
automatically.  This  means  that  you  cannot  specify  an  IP  address 
pool  larger  than  100  computers.  For  example,  starting  at  50 
means  you  have  to  end  at  150  or  lower  so  as  not  to  exceed  the 
100-client  limit.  The  starting  IP  address  must  be  lower  in  number 
than  the  ending  IP  address.
5.  Lease Time 
The  length  of  time  the  DHCP  server  will  reserve  the  IP  address 
for  each  computer.  We  recommend  that  you  leave  the  lease 
time  set  to  “Forever”.  The  default  setting  is  “Forever”,  meaning 
that  any  time  a  computer  is  assigned  an  IP  address  by  the 
DHCP  server,  the  IP  address  will  not  change  for  that  particular 
computer.  Setting  lease  times  for  shorter  intervals  such  as  one 
day  or  one  hour  frees  IP  addresses  after  the  specified  period  of 
time.  This  also  means  that  a  particular  computer’s  IP  address 
may  change  over  time.  If  you  have  set  any  of  the  other  advanced 
features  of  the  Router  such  as  DMZ  or  client  IP  filters,  these  are 
dependent  on  the  IP  address.  For  this  reason,  you  will  not  want 
the  IP  address  to  change.
6.  Local Domain Name 
The  default  setting  is  “Belkin”.  You  can  set  a  local  domain  name 
(network  name)  for  your  network.  There  is  no  need  to  change
 
this  setting  unless  you  have  a  specific  advanced  need  to  do 
so.  You  can  name  the  network  anything  you  want  such  as  “MY 
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 
You  can  view  a  list  of  the  computers  (known  as  clients),  which  are 
connected  to  your  network.  You  are  able  to  view  the  IP  address 
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the  computer,  the  host  name 
(2)  (if  the  computer  has  been  assigned 
one),  and  the  MAC  address 
(3)  of  the  computer’s  network  interface 
card  (NIC).  Pressing  the  “Refresh” 
(4)  button  will  update  the  list.  If 
there  have  been  any  changes,  the  list  will  be  updated.
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 
The  “Wireless”  tab  lets  you  make  changes  to  the  wireless  network 
settings.  From  this  tab  you  can  make  changes  to  the  wireless  network 
name  or  Service  Set  Identifier  (SSID),  operating  channel,  encryption 
security  settings,  and  configure  the  Router  to  be  used  as  an  access 
point.
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Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) 
To  identify  your  wireless  network,  a  name  called  the  SSID    is  used. 
The  SSID  is  your  network  name.  The  default  network  name  of  the 
Router  is  “Belkin  N  Wireless”  followed  by  six  digits  that  are  unique  to 
your  Router.  Your  network  name  will  look  something  like  “Belkin_N_
Wireless_123456”.  You  can  change  this  to  anything  you  choose,  or 
you  can  leave  it  unchanged.  Keep  in  mind,  if  you  decide  to  change 
your  wireless  network  name,  and  there  are  other  wireless  networks 
operating  in  your  area,  your  network  name  needs  to  be  different 
from  other  wireless  networks  that  may  be  operating  in  your  area.  To 
change  the  SSID,  type  in  the  SSID  that  you  want  to  use  in  the  SSID 
field 
(1)  and  click  “Apply  Changes” (2).  The  change  is  immediate.  If 
you  make  a  change  to  the  SSID,  your  wireless-equipped  computers 
may  also  need  to  be  reconfigured  to  connect  to  your  new  network 
name.  Refer  to  the  documentation  of  your  wireless  network  adapter 
for  information  on  making  this  change.
Note:   Please  periodically  check  for  new  Router  firmware  updates 
from  the  “Utilities  >  Firmware  update”  page.  Newer  firmware  can  fix 
problems,  add  wireless  features,  and/or  improve  wireless  performance 
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Changing  the  Wireless  Channel 
There  are  a  number  of  operating  channels  from  which  you  can  choose—
in  the  United  Kingdom  (and  most  of  Europe)  and  Australia,  there  are  13. 
In  other  countries,  there  are  other  channel  requirements.  Your  Router  is 
configured  to  operate  on  the  proper  channels  for  the  country  in  which 
you  reside.  The  channel  can  be  changed  if  needed.  If  there  are  other 
wireless  networks  operating  in  your  area,  your  network  should  be  set  to 
operate  on  a  channel  that  is  different  than  the  other  wireless  networks.
Extension  Channel 
The  IEEE  802.11n  draft  specification  allows  the  use  of  a  secondary 
channel  to  double  the  bandwidth  (see  the  “Using  the  Bandwidth  Switch” 
section  on  the  next  page).  An  appropriate  extension  channel  will  be 
displayed  when  operating  in  40MHz  mode  (see  the  “Using  the  Wireless 
Mode  Switch”  section  below).  The  channel  can  be  changed  if  necessary.
Using  the  Wireless  Mode  Switch 
This  switch  allows  you  to  set  the  Router’s  wireless  modes.  There  are 
several  modes.
Note:  Some  modes  may  require  firmware  updates  to  be  enabled.
1)   Off 
This  mode  will  turn  OFF  the  Router’s  access  point,  so  no  wireless 
devices  can  join  the  network.  Turning  off  the  wireless  function  of 
your  Router  is  a  great  way  to  secure  your  network  when  you  are 
away  from  home  for  a  long  period  of  time,  or  don’t  want  to  use  the 
wireless  feature  of  the  Router  at  a  certain  time.
2 )   802.11g 
Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  only  802.11g-  and 
802.11b-compliant  devices  to  join  the  network.  N/draft  802.11n 
devices  will  operate  at  the  802.11g  speed  only.
3 )   802.11b  &  802.11g  &  802.11n 
Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  N/draft  802.11n-, 
802.11g-,  and  802.11b-compliant  devices  to  join  the  network.
4 )   802.11n 
Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  will  allow  only  N/draft  802.11n-
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Using  the  Bandwidth  Switch 
This  switch  allows  you  to  set  the  Router’s  wireless  bandwidth  modes. 
There  are  several  modes  available:
1)   20MHz/40MHz 
Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  allows  it  to  switch  automatically 
between  20MHz  and  40MHz  operation.  This  mode  enables  40MHz 
operation,  to  maximize  speed  for  N  draft  802.11n-compliant  devices 
when  conditions  permit.  When  a  legacy  802.11g  access  point  is 
presented  and  occupies  an  adjacent  secondary  channel,  the  Router 
automatically  reverts  to  20MHz  operation  to  maximize  compatibility. 
Set  the  Router  to  this  mode  for  higher  performance.
2 )   20MHz 
Setting  the  Router  to  this  mode  allows  only  20MHz  operation.  This 
mode  is  compatible  with  N,  draft  802.11n-,  802.11g-,  and  802.11b-
compliant  devices,  but  will  limit  N,  draft  802.11n-compliant 
devices’  bandwidth  by  half.  Reducing  bandwidth  to  20MHz-only 
operation  might  solve  some  wireless  problems.  This  is  the  default 
mode  for  the  Router.
Using  the  Broadcast  SSID  Feature 
Note:   This  advanced  feature  should  be  employed  by  advanced  users 
only.  For  security,  you  can  choose  not  to  broadcast  your  network’s 
SSID.  Doing  so  will  keep  your  network  name  hidden  from  computers 
that  are  scanning  for  the  presence  of  wireless  networks.  To  turn  off 
the  broadcast  of  the  SSID,  remove  the  check  mark  from  the  box  next 
to  “Broadcast  SSID”,  and  then  click  “Apply  Changes”.  The  change  is 
immediate.  Each  computer  now  needs  to  be  set  to  connect  to  your 
specific  SSID;  an  SSID  of  “ANY”  will  no  longer  be  accepted.  Refer  to 
the  documentation  of  your  wireless  network  adapter  for  information  on 
making  this  change.
Protected  Mode  Switch 
Protected  mode  ensures  proper  operation  of  N,  draft  802.11n-compliant 
devices  on  your  wireless  network  when  802.11g  or  802.11b  devices 
are  present  or  when  there  is  heavy  802.11g  or  802.11b  traffic  in  the 
operating  environment.  Use  protected  mode  if  your  network  consists  of 
a  mix  of  Belkin  N  Wireless  Cards  and  802.11g  or  802.11b  cards  on  your 
network.  If  you  are  in  an  environment  that  includes  little  to  no  802.11g 
or  802.11b  wireless  network  traffic,  you  will  achieve  the  best  N  wireless 
performance  with  protected  mode  OFF.  Conversely,  in  an  environment 
with  HEAVY  802.11g  or  802.11b  traffic  or  interference,  you  will  achieve 
the  best  N  wireless  performance  with  protected  mode  ON.  This  will 
ensure  N  wireless  performance  is  not  affected.