Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 manual

User Manual F5D9230-4 Wir el ess G Plus MIMO Router[...]

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T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wir eless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wir eless G Plus MIMO Router . . . . . . . . 2 2. Pr oduct Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Produ[...]

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1 section Intr oduction 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wir eless G Plus MIMO 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 sur e to read through this [...]

Intr oduction 2 Plac ement of your Wir eles s G Plus MIMO Router Important F actors f or Plac ement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be str onger 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 wir eless connection and perf[...]

section Intr oduction 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 3 2. A void Obstacl es and Interfer ence 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: • Refrigerators • W ashers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Lar ge aquariums ?[...]

Intr oduction 4 • 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 wireless devices. • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card. [...]

section Intr oduction 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 5 For more information r egarding our networking pr oducts, visit our website at www .belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T echnical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Austr alia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapor e: 65 64857620 Eur[...]

Pr oduct Ov erview 6 Pr oduct F eatur 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 G Plus MIMO Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. W orks with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The Router supports a variety [...]

section Pr oduct Ov erview 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 7 Integrated 10/100 4-P ort Switch 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 tra[...]

Pr oduct Ov erview 8 Integrated G Plus MIMO Wir eles s Acc ess Point G Plus MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps. Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment. MAC Addr ess Filtering For added security , you can set up a list of [...]

9 Knowing your Router section 1 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Package Contents • Belkin Wir eless G Plus MIMO Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual System Requir ements • Broadband Inter net connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethe[...]

10 Knowing your Router 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 or ganization and utility . The LED indicators ar e easily visible on the TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. (A )            [...]

11 Knowing your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 C. Mo dem /W AN St atu s 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 modem. OFF No W AN link Sol id Gre en Goo d WAN lin k Bli nking Gr een [...]

12 Knowing your Router Rear Panel (F) (G) (H) (I)         (J) F. Po wer Jack – Black Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack. G. Connections to Computers (Wired Computer Ports) – Gray Connect your wired (non-wir eless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinkin[...]

13 Knowing your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 I. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly . Resetting the Router will restor e the Router’ s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. Y ou can also restor e the factory default settings by using the “Reset” button[...]

14 Connecting and Configuring your Router V erify the contents of your bo x. Y ou should have the f ollo wing: • Belkin Wir eless G Plus MIMO Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual Modem Requir ements Y our cable or DSL modem must b[...]

15 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Step 1 Har dwar e Connections – F ollo w the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 1. 1 Unplug your modem’ s power cord. Place the Router next to the modem with the antennas raised. 1. 2 Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer . Unplug that cable from you[...]

16 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assis tant Softwar e 2. 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. T ur n off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer . 2. 2 Insert the CD into your computer . The Setup Assistant will automatically appear[...]

17 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2. 3 Co nfi rmat ion Scr een V erify that you have completed all setup steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click “Next” to continue.[...]

18 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2. 4 Pr ogr es s Scr ee n Setup Assistant will show you a progr ess screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. 2. 5 Ch eck ing Se tti ngs The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’ s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’ s connection to the Interne[...]

19 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2. 6 V eri fyi ng Ha r dwa r e Co nne cti ons The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardwar e connection. 2. 7 Na min g you r Wir el ess Ne tw ork The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless-network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wi[...]

20 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2. 8 Re que sti ng In ter net Ac co unt In f o (if ne ede d) If your Internet account requir es a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes.[...]

21 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2. 9 Co nfi guri ng th e Rou ter The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it. W ait for the on-screen instructions. Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting. Doing so will r en[...]

22 Connecting and Configuring your Router 2. 10 Ch eck ing In ter n et Co nnec tio n W e are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet.[...]

23 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Congratulations Y ou have finished installing your new Belkin Router . Y ou will see the “Congratulations” screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. Y ou can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website.[...]

24 Connecting and Configuring your Router Y ou can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Inter net by clicking “Next”. If you decide to add computers to your Router later , select “Exit the Assistant” and then click “Next”.[...]

25 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 ` T r ou bl esho oti ng If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Inter net, you will see the following screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps.[...]

26 Connecting and Configuring your Router Op tio nal: As si st anc e Co nne cti ng Ot he r Comp ute rs This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wir eless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. At this point, your Router is set up and working properly . It is now time to At this point, your Router is se[...]

27 Connecting and Configuring your Router section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Co nne ctin g c omp ute rs wi th wir ed ca bl es Computers with wired network adapters can use this network. If you still need to install those adapters, do this now . Then simply connect an Ethernet cable between your computer’ s network port and one of the available LAN por[...]

Connecting and Configuring your Router 28 Co ngr atu lat ion s Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working. Y ou can now surf the Internet. Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu.[...]

29 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 0 Step 1 Connecting your Gate way 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. [...]

30 Alternate Setup Method 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 “W AN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router . If it is not, recheck your connections. 1. 8 V erify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checki[...]

31 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 ho[...]

32 Alternate Setup Method Unders tanding the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’ s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached fr om this page. 1. Quick-Navigation Links Y ou can go d[...]

33 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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[...]

34 Alternate Setup Method Step 4: Confi guring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Internet/WAN” tab is wher e 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 pr ovided you have correctly configur ed the Rou[...]

35 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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) . (1) (2)[...]

36 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Servic e Pr ovider (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 [...]

37 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting your Internet Servic e Pr ovider (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 addr ess, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This information is availabl[...]

38 Alternate Setup Method 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 r equire a modem, you may also use PPPoE. Y ou[...]

39 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 1. User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Passw or d T ype in your password and r etype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3. Service Name A service name is rarely r equired by an ISP . If you ar e not sure if your ISP re[...]

40 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Servic e Pr ovider (ISP) Connection T ype to Point-to-P oint T unneling Pr otoc ol (PPTP) [Eur opean Countries Onl y] Some ISPs requir e a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. This sets up a dir ect connection to the ISP’ s system. T ype in the info[...]

41 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when ther e is no activity for a specified period of time. For [...]

42 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection T ype if Y ou Are a T elstra ® BigPond User [Austr alia Only] Y our user name and password ar e provided to you by T elstra BigPond. Enter this information below . Choosing your state from the dr op-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server addr ess[...]

43 Alternate Setup Method section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting Custom Domain Name Serv er (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 addr esses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not requir e you to enter this information [...]

Alternate Setup Method 44 Configuring your W AN Media Acc ess 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[...]

45 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 0 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[...]

46 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (3 ) (5) (6) (4) 1. IP Addr ess 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, t[...]

47 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 [...]

48 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Viewing the DHCP Client Lis t Page 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 addr ess (1) of the computer , the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’ s netwo[...]

49 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Configuring the Wir eles s Network 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 Route[...]

50 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Changing the Wir el ess Network Name (SSID) T o identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin G Plus MIMO_” followed by six digits that are unique to your Router . Y our n[...]

51 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using the Wir el ess Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’ s wir eless modes. There ar e three modes. 1) 80 2.1 1g onl y 1) 80 2.1 1g onl y 1) 80 2.1 1g onl y Setting the Router to this mode will allow only G Plus MIMO and 802.11g-compliant devices to[...]

52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Changing the Wir el ess 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 requir ements. Y our Router i[...]

53 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using the Br oadcast S SID F eatur e Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . For security , you can choose not to br oadcast your network’ s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that ar e scanning for the pr[...]

54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the scr een illustrated below . Enter the client’ s PIN into the Router’ s inter nal registrar (accessed thr ough this screen). The client will be automatically enrolled into yo[...]

55 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 WP A2 Requir ements IMPORT ANT : In order to use WP A2 security , all your computers and wir eless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver , and client utility software that supported WP A2. At the time of this User Manual’ s publication, a couple secur[...]

56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 3. For “Encryption T echnique”, select “TKIP”, “AES”, or “TKIP+AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up. 4. Enter your pre-shar ed key (PSK). This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key mu[...]

57 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting WP A Security Note: T o use WP A security , your wir eless 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 works only with W[...]

58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 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[...]

59 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 instanc[...]

60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Using the Ac ces s Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wir eless 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[...]

61 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting MAC Addr ess Contr ol The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wir eless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configur ed so any computer attempt[...]

62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Setting up a Deny Acc ess Lis t 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 (1) to begin setting up a list of com[...]

63 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Configuring the Fir ewall Y our Router is equipped with a firewall that will pr otect 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 At[...]

64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Configuring Internal F orwar ding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to r oute external (Inter net) 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 inter nal computers are pr ot[...]

65 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to r estrict access to the Internet, email, 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 ac[...]

66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 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 fir ewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this featur e on a temp[...]

67 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Using Dynamic DNS Th e D yn a mi c DN S s er v ic e al low s you to a li as a d y na mi c IP a dd re s s to a st at ic h os t n am e in a ny of t he m any d om a in s D yn DN S.o r g of fe r s , al low in g you r ne t wo rk c om p ute r s to be m o re e a si ly a cc e [...]

68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Setting up the Router’ s Dynamic DNS Update Client Y ou must register with DynDNS.or g’ s fr ee update service before using this featur e. Once you have your registration, follow the dir ections below . 1. Enter your DynDNS.or g user name in the “User Name” field (1) . 2. Enter your DynDNS.[...]

69 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Bl ocking 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 r esponse from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of inter est might be there. The [...]

70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage dif ferent parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restarting the Rout er Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or r eboot the Router if it begins working improperly . Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT [...]

71 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Restarting the Router t o Restor e Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear . Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear . Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to tur n off[...]

72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown 4. A 6 0 - s e c o n d c o u n t d o w n w i l l a p p e a r o n t h e s c r e e n . W h e n t h e c o u n t d o w n 4. reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically . If not, type [...]

73 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 befor e you restor e all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” butto[...]

74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown 4. A 6 0 - s e c o n d c o u n t d o w n w i l l a p p e a r o n t h e s c r e e n . W h e n t h e c o u n t d o w n 4. reaches zero, the Router’ s defaults will be restor ed. The Router home page should appear automatically .[...]

75 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you 2. A w i n d o w w i l l o p e n t h a t a l l o w s y o u t o s e l e c t t h e l o c a t i o n w h e re y o u [...]

76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved.[...]

77 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Loca[...]

78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 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 3. A r e m i n d e r w i n d o w w i l l a p p e a r . I t w i l l t a k e u p t o 6 0 s e c o n d s f o r t h e 3. configuration restoration to complete. Click ?[...]

79 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Updating the Firmwar e From time to time, Belkin may r elease new versions of the Router’ s firmwar e. Firmware updates contain featur e improvements and fixes to pr oblems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmwar e, you can download the firmware fr om[...]

80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmwar e If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmwar e is available, you will see a screen 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 l[...]

81 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. T o update the firmwar e, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’ s Firmwar e”.[...]

82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e 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. The “Update F[...]

83 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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 firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted. Click ?[...]

84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator passwor d, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NA T function of the Router . Setting or Changing the Administr ator Passwor d The Router ships with NO password enter e[...]

85 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Changing the Login Time-Out Setting The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’ s advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity . For example, imagine you have made some changes i[...]

86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced featur e of your Belkin Router , MAKE SURE YOU HA VE SET THE ADMINISTRA TOR P ASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router’ s settings fr om anywhere on the Internet. There ar e two methods of remotely managing the[...]

87 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ac e section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature of fered by your Belkin Router . It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP- compliant. Some a[...]

88 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings 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 Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select ?[...]

1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 1 0 89 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 7 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router . 5. Close the window . If you made any changes, the following window will appear . Click “Save”. Restart the computer . When the [...]

90 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings Manuall y Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Prefer ences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Prefer ences” menu. (1) 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. (2) (3) (5) (4)[...]

91 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 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[...]

92 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings Ma nua ll y Conf igu rin g Netw or k Set ting s in Wi ndo ws 20 00 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” [...]

93 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information the table below . Y ou will need to enter this information into the Router . 6. If not already selected, select “Obtain [...]

94 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings Manuall y Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 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 . (1) (2) (3) (3) 3. If “Specify and[...]

95 Manuall y Configuring Network Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1) . Write the DNS address(es) in the chart. 7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”. Re st art th e co mpu ter . Whe n the c omp ut er r est art s, y our ne tw ork [...]

96 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 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 Internet or the W eb-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’ s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Micr osoft ® Internet Expl or er 4.0 or Highe[...]

97 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2. In the “Inter net Options” screen, there ar e three selections: “Never dial a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”, and “Always dial my default connection”. If you can make a selection, select “Never dial a connection”. If you can[...]

98 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 4. Make sure there ar e 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.[...]

99 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Netscape ® Navigator ® 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Prefer ences”. 2. In the “Prefer ences” window , click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window , select “Direct connection to the Internet”.[...]

100 T r oubl eshooting Pr obl em: Installation CD does not automatically start. Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Setup Assistant screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM driv[...]

101 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Pr obl em: Setup Assistant cannot find my Router . Solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items: 1. If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, ther e may be third-party[...]

102 T r oubl eshooting troubleshooting scr een does not open automatically , click on the “T roubleshoot” button in the lower , right-hand cor ner of the Setup Assistant window . 2. If your ISP requir es a user name and password, make sur e that you have typed in your user name and password corr ectly . Some user names r equire that the ISP’ [...]

103 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Solution: 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “WAN” light is on, and the “Connected” light is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’ s connection. 2. If you have a “static IP address” connection, your ISP must assign you the IP addres[...]

104 T r oubl eshooting Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly. Solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wir eless 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” light should be on. • [...]

105 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly, but my network name is listed. Solution: 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 “A vailable Networks”[...]

106 T r oubl eshooting Pr obl em: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent. • Data transfer is sometimes slow . • Signal strength is poor . • Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the thr oughput performance b[...]

107 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router (or Belkin Access Point). Solution: 1. Log into your Wireless Router or (Access Point). Open your web browser and type in the IP addr ess of the Wireless Router (or Access Point). (The Router?[...]

108 T r oubl eshooting Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card. Solution: The client card must use the same key as the Wir eless Router (or access point). For instance, if your Wireless Router (or access point) uses the key 0011223344556677 8899AABBCC, then the client card must be[...]

109 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 Pr obl em: Do Belkin products support WP A? Solution: Y ou need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card fr om the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Micr osoft’ s patch only supports devices with W[...]

110 T r oubl eshooting 2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear . This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Car d. 3. Under the “Wireless Network Pr operties” tab, select a network name from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Pr operties”[...]

111 T r oubl eshooting section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 6. T ype in your encryption key in the “Network key” box. Important: Enter your pre-shar ed key . This can be fr om eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. 7. Click “OK” to apply settings. Pr obl em:[...]

T r oubl eshooting 112 112 112 T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at http://www .belkin.com/networking or www .belkin.com through the tech support ar ea. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Austr alia: 1800 235 5[...]

113 113 113 Inf ormation section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 F C C Statement DECLARA TION OF C ONF ORMITY WITH FC C RULES FOR ELECTROMA GNETIC C OMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Inter national, Inc., of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D9230-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with[...]

114 Inf ormation Eur ope-Eur opean Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/ EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community . Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 6[...]

115 Inf ormation section 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 How to get service. T o get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin Inter national, Inc. at 501 W . Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepar ed to provide the following informat[...]

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