[. . . ] N+ Wireless Modem Router User Manual PM00781ea F5D8635-4 Français DEutsch nEDErl anDs Español italiano English Table of CoNTeNTs table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Introduction . 86 N+ Wireless Modem Router i INTRodUCTIoN table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router (the Router) . 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 N+ Wireless Modem Router" on page 3 . [. . . ] 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 Modem Router 48 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 . 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 . 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 . 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·SYNflood LandAttackPingofDeath(PoD)·UDPflooding DenialofService(DoS) ·TearDropAttack IPwithzerolength·ICMPdefect SmurfAttack·RIPdefect TCPNullScan ·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 Modem Router 49 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe table of contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choosing an application 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 . The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen . Click "Apply Changes" to save the setting for that application . To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove then click "Clear" . Manually entering settings into the Virtual server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to pass (use a comma between multiple ports), select the port type (TCP or UDP), and click "Apply Changes" . [. . . ] ("Belkin") warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship . Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product) . Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products . In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for example, because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin . com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use . [. . . ]