Belkin ME1004-R Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Belkin ME1004-R router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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Wireless G Router
User Manual
ME1004-R
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1.
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . 2
2.
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.
Knowing your Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick Installation Software System Requirements
. . . . . . . . 9
4.
Connecting and Configuring your Router.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.
Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . 25
Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Securing your Wi-Fi Network
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
WEP Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
WPA Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting WPA/WPA2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Guest Access (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Configuring the Firewall
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setting MAC Address Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Enabling the DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Utilities Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restarting the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.
Manually Configuring Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.
Recommended Web Browser Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10. Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router (the Router) from
MyEssentials. The following two short sections discuss the benefits of
home networking and outline best practices for maximizing 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 Router for Optimal Performance” on page 2.
Benefits of a Home Network
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
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
– The MyEssentials Quick Installation Software
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 MyEssentials networking
products lets 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
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