Belkin F5D8230-4 manual

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1 Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Revolutionary 108 Mbps Wireless Pre-N T echnology with MIMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Placement of your Wireless Pre-N Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wir eless Pre-N 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 r ead through this User Manual co[...]

3 2 3 2 Revolutionary 108Mbps Wir eless Pr e-N T echnology with MIMO Y our Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router uses a new smart antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). MIMO is a smart antenna technique that increases speed, range, r eliability , and spectral efficiency for wir eless networking systems. MIMO technology will be used[...]

section 3 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 3 2 T o exploit the benefits the virtual wires offer , MIMO uses multiple, spatially separated antennas. MIMO encodes a high-speed data stream acr oss multiple antennas. Each antenna carries a separate, lower -speed stream. Multipath virtual wires ar e utilized to send the lower -speed streams simultaneously . [...]

5 4 5 4 Placement of y our Wirel ess G Router Important F actors for Plac ement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router (or Access Point). T ypical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way , your wireless connection and performance will degrade s[...]

section 5 4 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 5 4 • T ry not to place the Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. A void Obs tacl es and Int erfe re nce Avoid placing your Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Ref[...]

7 6 7 6 are available (see your wir eless adapter’ s user manual), and move your Router (or Access Point) 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 wir[...]

section 7 6 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 7 6 For more information r egarding our networking products, visit our website at www .belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T echnical Support at: Eur ope: 00 800 223 55 460 Intr oduction[...]

9 8 9 8 Pr oduct Featur es 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 Wireless Pr e-N Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. W orks with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The Router supports a variety of networking envir[...]

section 9 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 9 8 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Swit ch The Router has a built-in, four -port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch featur es automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer dat[...]

11 10 11 10 Integrated Pr e-N Wirel ess Acc ess Point Pre-N is an exciting new wir eless technology that achieves data rates up to 108Mbps. Integrated Par ental Contr ol Web Content Filt er Belkin has teamed with Cerberian, a leading content-filtering company , to bring you this unique feature. Y our Belkin Wireless Pr e-N Router is the first home [...]

section 11 10 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 11 10 Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual System Requir ements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) co[...]

13 12 13 12 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the r ear of the Router for better organization and utility . The LED indicators are easily visible on the TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. T op Panel The Router has been designed to be placed on a desk[...]

section 13 12 13 12 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1. Po wer/ Ready LED Indicates that power is applied to the Router 2. Wir ele ss: Wir ele ss Netw ork 3. Int ernet LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router . It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the mode[...]

15 14 15 14 Rear Panel 6. Power Jack – GRA Y Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack 7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) – BLUE Connect your wired (non-wir eless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled [...]

section 15 14 15 14 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 8. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) – GREEN This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly . 9. Reset Button (Locate[...]

17 16 17 16 V erify the contents of your bo x. Y ou should have the follo wing: • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requir ements Y our cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ether net [...]

section 17 16 17 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 IMPORT ANT : Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER A T THIS TIME. Step 1 Run the Easy Ins tall Wizard Softwar e 1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. 2 . Make sure you have the fol[...]

19 18 19 18 W elc ome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’ s welcome screen will appear . Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router , please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are r eady to move on. Pr ogress Scr een Easy Install[...]

section 19 18 19 18 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Multi-NICs Scr een This screen will appear ONL Y if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer . If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer , the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem. Select the network card that is connected [...]

21 20 21 20 2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router . Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router . Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer . Click “Next” to continue. 2.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is inclu[...]

section 21 20 21 20 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Step 3 Checking the Connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router , the Wizard will check the connection to the Router then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have. 3.2 User Name and Passw ord Needed If you have a connection type that requir es a user name and a passw[...]

23 22 23 22 3.3 Wir eless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click “Next” to continue. Step 4 Configuring the Router The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration info[...]

section 23 22 23 22 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 4.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN, indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet. Y our Router is now connected to the Inter net. Now you can begin su[...]

25 24 25 24 Step 1 Connecting y our Gateway Router 1.1 T ur n off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer , leaving the other end connected to your modem. 1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just un[...]

section 25 24 25 24 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1.7 V erify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router . The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router . If it is not, recheck your connections. 1.6 V erify that your computer is connected properly to the[...]

27 26 27 26 Logging into the Router Y ou will see the Router’ s home page in your browser window . The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. T o make any changes to the Router’ s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen. T[...]

section 27 26 27 26 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1. Quick-Navigation Links Y ou can go directly to any of the Router’ s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links ar e divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you [...]

29 28 29 28 4. Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button. When you are logged into the Router , this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a passwor d. When you are logged in to the Router , y[...]

section 29 28 29 28 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 7. F eatures Shows the status of the Router’ s NA T , firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen. 8. Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN sid[...]

31 30 31 30 St e p 4 Configuring y our Router for Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’ s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’ s settings[...]

section 31 30 31 30 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Setting your Connection T ype From the “Connection T ype” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . Alternate Setup Method (2) (1)[...]

33 32 33 32 Setting your Internet Servic e Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP . Some dynamic connection types may requir e a host name. Y ou can [...]

section 33 32 33 32 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Setting your Internet Servic e Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway addr ess. This information is available from your[...]

35 34 35 34 Setting your ISP Connection T ype to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’ t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. Y our connection t[...]

section 35 34 35 34 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1. User Name This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Passwor d T ype in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Passwor d” box to confirm it. 3. Service Name A Service name is rarely r equired by an ISP . If you are not sure if your ISP requir es a s[...]

37 36 37 36 Setting your Internet Servic e Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Point-to-Point T unneling Protoc ol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs r equire a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in Eur opean countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’ s system. T ype in the information provided b[...]

section 37 36 37 36 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 5. My IP Addr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address her e. 6 My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address her e. 7. Connection ID (optional) Provided by your ISP . If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disconnect after X… The Disconnect feature is u[...]

39 38 39 38 Setting your Connection T ype if Y ou Are a T elstra ® BigPond User Y our user name and password are pr ovided to you by T elstra BigPond. Enter this information below . Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server address is dif ferent than one provided h[...]

section 39 38 39 38 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 3. Passwor d T ype in your password and retype it into the “Retype Passwor d” box to confirm it. 4. User Decide Login Server Manuall y If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Y our State” drop-down menu (6 ) , you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing [...]

41 40 41 40 Configuring your WAN Media Ac cess Contr oller (MAC) Addr ess All network components including cards, adapters, and r outers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Y our Internet Service Provider (ISP) may r ecord the MAC address of your computer’ s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Interne[...]

section 41 40 41 40 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Cloning y our MAC Address T o clone your MAC address, make sure that you ar e using the computer that was ORIGINALL Y CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1) . Click “Apply Changes” (3) . Y our MAC address is now cloned to the Router . Entering a Spe[...]

43 42 43 42 Using your Internet browser , you can access the Router’ s W eb-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 . Y ou will see the Router’ s home page in your browser window . Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on[...]

section 43 42 43 42 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 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”. T o access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the ad[...]

45 44 45 44 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. T[...]

section 45 44 45 44 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Viewing the DHCP Client List P age Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. Y ou are able to view the IP address (1 ) of the computer , the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3 ) of the computer’ s network i[...]

47 46 47 46 Configuring the Wir eless Netw ork Settings The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wir eless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wir eless network name (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an Access Point. Changing the Wir eless Network Name [...]

section 47 46 47 46 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Using the Wir eless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’ s wireless modes. There ar e three modes. 802.11g-Onl y Mode Setting the Router to this mode will allow only Pre-N and 802.11g-compliant devices to join the network, keeping out any slower 802.11b devices. 802.11g & 802.11b [...]

49 48 49 48 Changing the Wir eless Channel There ar e a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there ar e 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, ther e are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there ar e other channel requirements. Y our Router is configured to operate on the proper cha[...]

section 49 48 49 48 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Using the Br oadcast SSID F eature 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 pr esence of wireless networks. T o turn [...]

51 50 51 50 ACK Mode There ar e two acknowledgement (ACK) modes that can be employed to get the best multimedia performance on your network: Burst ACK and Immediate ACK. Immediate ACK is the default (factory) setting and is recommended for normal network operation. Changing the ACK mode from Immediate ACK to Burst ACK may affect long-range thr ough[...]

section 51 50 51 50 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Setting WP A Security Note: T o use WP A security , your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WP A. At the time this User Manual was published, a security patch from Micr osoft is available for free download. This patch woks only with Windows XP . Y our Router supports WP [...]

53 52 53 52 Setting WEP Encryption Note to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . T o configure encryption for your Mac computer , set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP [...]

section 53 52 53 52 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters fr om A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 0[...]

55 54 55 54 Usi ng t he Ac ces s P oint Mod e 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 NA T IP sharing feature and DHCP server . In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP addr ess that is in the [...]

section 55 54 55 54 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Set ting MAC Add r ess Cont ro l The MAC address filter is a powerful security featur e that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wir eless network. Not e: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wir eless net[...]

57 56 57 56 Setting up a Deny Acc ess List The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. 1. Select the “Deny” radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wirele[...]

section 57 56 57 56 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Con figu ring the Fir ew all Y our Router 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 fl[...]

59 58 59 58 Configuring Internal F orwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to r oute exter nal (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 fir ewall, computers outside yo[...]

section 59 58 59 58 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to r estrict access to the Inter net, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer , a range of computers, or multiple computers. T o restrict Internet access to a single computer for exa[...]

61 60 61 60 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing pr oblems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this featur e on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is[...]

section 61 60 61 60 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org of fers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed fr om various locations on the Internet. DynDNS.org provides this service, for up to five hos[...]

63 62 63 62 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response fr om the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be ther e. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping fr om the [...]

section 63 62 63 62 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Uti liti es The “Utilities” screen lets you manage dif ferent parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Par ental Control See the included Parental Contr ol User Manual for more information on the Parental Contr ol feature. Using the W eb-Based Advanced User Interfac e[...]

65 64 65 64 Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or r eboot the Router if it begins working improperly . Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restor e Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear . [...]

section 65 64 65 64 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Restoring F actory Default Settings Using this option will restor e all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you r estore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2. The following message will app[...]

67 66 67 66 Saving a Curr ent Configuration Y ou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restor e it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your curr ent configuration before performing a firmwar e update. 1. Click “Save”. A window called “F[...]

section 67 66 67 66 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restor e a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location o[...]

69 68 69 68 2. Y ou will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’ s configuration will be restor ed. The Router ho[...]

section 69 68 69 68 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Updating the Firmwar e From time to time, Belkin may r elease new versions of the Router’ s firmware. Firmwar e updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin r eleases new firmware, you can download the firmware fr om the Belkin update website and update[...]

71 70 71 70 Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a scr een similar to the one below: 1. T o download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmw[...]

section 71 70 71 70 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Updating the Router’ s Firmwar e 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. When the save is comp[...]

73 72 73 72 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. Y ou will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. Y ou will see one more message. This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmwar[...]

section 73 72 73 72 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable r emote management, and turn on and off the NA T function of the Router . Setting or Changing the Administrator P assword The Router ships with NO password enter ed. If [...]

75 74 75 74 Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server . This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to recor d the security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in[...]

section 75 74 75 74 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Enabling/Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HA VE SET THE ADMINISTRA TOR P ASSWORD . Network Address T ranslation (NA T) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP [...]

77 76 77 76 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmwar e Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’ s advanced interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so,[...]

section 77 76 77 76 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Y ou can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manuall y Configuring Computer Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple m[...]

79 78 79 78 Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. Manuall y Configuring Network Settings (1) (2) (3) (4)[...]

section 79 78 79 78 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using you[...]

81 80 81 80 Manuall y Configuring Computer Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network[...]

section 81 80 81 80 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP Settings” for your installed network adapter . Y ou will see the following window . 3. If “Specify and IP address” i[...]

83 82 83 82 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings. If you are having tr ouble accessing the Inter net or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’ s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Internet Explor er 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser . Select “T [...]

section 83 82 83 82 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher 1. Start[...]

85 84 85 84 How to set up your netw ork to operate with AOL ® for Br oadband and your new Belkin Router There ar e two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Y our Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, supplied by your Internet Service Provider (I[...]

section 85 84 85 84 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 4. In the “Keyword” window , type in “names” then click “Go”. 5. Y ou will see the “AOL Screen Names” window . Click “CREA TE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. If you are creating the screen name for the Router , click “Y es?[...]

87 86 87 86 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear . T ype in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router , the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word Router . For instance “JohnSmithRouter”. If the screen name is for a computer , type in the screen [...]

section 87 86 87 86 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear . If this screen name is for the Router , choose any one of the settings (it doesn’t matter which). If this screen name is for a computer , choose the desired setting and click “Continue”. How to Set Up your Network 10. The “Conf[...]

89 88 89 88 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-11 to add an additional screen name for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to the Router . When you are finished adding screen names, go to Step 2. How to Set Up you[...]

section 89 88 89 88 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Step 1 A OL DSL Users: Creating new A OL screen names F oll ow thi s step onl y if you us e AOL DSL . Connec t your Ro uter to yo ur net work pe r the ins truct ions in y our User Man ual. 1. Open your web browser . 2. In the address bar of your browser , type http://192.168.2.1 and click “Go”. Y ou[...]

91 90 91 90 How to Set Up your Network 5. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router . 6. In the “Password” fields, type in the password you created for the Router’ s screen name. 7. Leave the “Service Name” field blank. Do not change the MTU setting. 8. Click on “Apply Changes”. 9. Click on[...]

section 91 90 91 90 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Step 3 AOL DSL Users: Configure your computers with the AOL Scr een names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in STEP 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a differ ent screen name. For help i[...]

93 92 93 92 AO L Ca bl e or AOL BY OA (Brin g Y our Own Ac ce ss) Use rs Dir ect ions AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL” section beginning on page 84. AO L Cabl e User s STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your AOL service. AO L DSL User s STE[...]

section 93 92 93 92 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 5. Y ou should see the “AOL Screen Names” window . Click “CREA TE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click “Y es” or “No” to answer . 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear . T ype in the screen name of the computer for[...]

95 94 95 94 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear . Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear . Choose the appropriate setting for this screen name. Click “Continue” 10. The “Confirm your Settings” window will appear . Select “Acc[...]

section 95 94 95 94 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Router . When you are finished adding screen names, go to Step 2. Ste p 2 Con [...]

97 96 97 96 Pr obl em: Installation CD does not automatically start. Sol ution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive [...]

section 97 96 97 96 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Pr obl em: Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router . Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process, there may be third-[...]

99 98 99 98 Pr obl em: Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Inter net. Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically , click on t[...]

section 99 98 99 98 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. After three minutes, plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router . 3. Unplug the power to your Router , wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power . This will cause the R[...]

101 100 101 100 Pr obl em: • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “W AN” light on my Router is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid. Sol ution: 1. If the “WAN” light is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid, but you are unable to access[...]

section 101 100 101 100 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly . Sol ution: If you are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router . If you’re using a Belkin Router , the lights should be as follows: • The “Power[...]

103 102 103 102 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly , but my network name is listed. Sol ution: If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has security[...]

section 103 102 103 102 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Pr obl em: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. • Data transfer is sometimes slow . • Signal strength is poor . • Dif ficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Sol ution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and [...]

105 104 105 104 Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment. Note th[...]

section 105 104 105 104 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 WA RNING : If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection. Not e to Mac use rs: Original Apple Airport ® produ[...]

107 106 107 106 7. T ype you WEP key in the “Network key’ box. Imp ortan t: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP , you need to enter 26 keys. This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For example: C3030F AF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 8. Click “OK[...]

section 107 106 107 106 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router (or Belkin Access Point) for a home network. Sol ution: 1. Fr om the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. For “Encryption T echnique”, select ?[...]

109 108 109 108 3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button. 4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WP A-PSK (no server). 5. T ype your WP A key in the “Network key” box. Imp ortan t : WP A-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters[...]

section 109 108 109 108 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition 1. Under Windows XP , click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my [...]

111 110 111 110 Wha t’ s the dif fer enc e betw een 802 .11b, 802 .11g an d 802.11 a? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most [...]

section 111 110 111 110 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Wir eless Comparison Chart T r oubleshooting Wireless T echnology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Common household devices such as cord[...]

113 112 113 112 T echn ical Su pport Y ou can find technical support information at http: //www. belki n.co m/ net worki ng or www. belkin .co m through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Eur ope: 00 800 22 3 55 460 Information[...]

section 113 112 113 112 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 FC C Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Corporation, of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8230-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC [...]

115 114 115 114 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user[...]

section 115 114 115 114 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warr anty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no char ge provided it is returned during the warranty[...]

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