User manual BELKIN F5D8235-4

[. . . ] N+ Wireless Router User Manual PM00736ea F5D8235-4 English Français DEutsch nEDErl anDs Español italiano Table of CoNTeNTs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . 2 2 Product overview 5 Product Features . 5 3 Knowing your Router 7 Package Contents . 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 WEP Setup . [. . . ] You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers . 3 Encryption in the Router is now set . Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase . Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change . Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only . If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption . N+ Wireless Router 44 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 guest access: This option allows guest users access to the Internet while keeping them away from your private network . Guest users should connect to the Belkin N+ Guest network . security options for guest access: Hotel Style: Users will be redirected to a hotel-style landing page when they first try to access the Internet . WPA/WPA2-PSK: This option is similar to the security mode for the main router network . Users must correctly enter the PSK in order to join the guest network . N+ Wireless Router 45 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point . Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server . In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to . The default IP address is 192 . 168 . 2 . 254 and subnet mask is 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 . 1 Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the "Use as Access Point only" page . When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings . 2 Set your IP settings to match your network . 3 Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network . To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser's navigation bar . You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally . N+ Wireless Router 46 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring the firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: · · · · · · · · · · · · IPSpoofing LandAttackPingofDeath(PoD) DenialofService(DoS) IPwithzerolength SmurfAttack TCPNullScan SYNflood UDPflooding TearDropAttack ICMPdefect RIPdefect Fragmentflooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks . These ports appear to be "stealth" meaning that for all intents and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker . You can turn the firewall function off if needed; however, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled . Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled . N+ Wireless Router 47 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Configuring Internal forwarding settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network . Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be "seen" . A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application . If your application is not listed, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need . Choosing an application Select your application from the drop-down list . 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