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Belkin F5D6231-4 - Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router Manual

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registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac, Mac OS, Apple, AppleTalk, AirPort, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wireless Router Share your broadband Internet connection without running cables User Manual F5D6231-4
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4 System Requirements 5 Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements 5 Knowing your Router 6 Placement of your Router 10 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 Alternate Setup Method 24 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 40 Manually Configuring Network Settings 71 Recommended
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: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual. Integrated Wireless Connectivity The Router has an integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi Access Point that
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• Belkin Wireless Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 networking cable • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual • Warranty Registration Card OVERVIEW Minimum System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with
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up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Router is ready for use. OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is Booting Up Solid Green Router is Ready 2. Wireless Network LED OFF Wireless Network is OFF Green Wireless Network is Ready 3. LAN Port-Status LEDs These
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When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 7. WAN Port This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. To ensure proper functioning, use the cable that was provided with your modem to connect the modem to this port. Note: Using a cable other
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: • Belkin Wireless Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 networking cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port
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modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The Router • The Router power supply • Category 5 networking cable • This User Manual 1.3 Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer. CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Windows
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. 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 ready to move on. CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2.4 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer
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cable or DSL modem by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. 3.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall, then plug the cord into the Router's power jack. Computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem To Power Adapter Cable or DSL modem
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Following the Wizard's Instructions 4.1 Checking the Connection Once you have completed the connection of your Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router. If the Router is not detected, use the "Troubleshooting" button or refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of this guide to obtain
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through this process. If at the end of this process the Wizard cannot connect to the Internet, use the Troubleshooting button or refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide to obtain help about how to correct the problem. Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin
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a wired or wireless network adapter, you can use the Easy Install Wizard to set up those computers to connect to your Router. If you are adding a Belkin wired or wireless network adapter to your other computers, install the adapter per the instructions for the adapter. When the installation of the
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you can use to set up the Router if you don't want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: • View the Router's current settings and status. • Configure the Router to connect
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See the section in this manual called "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for directions. Alternative Method Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser
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"more info" next to certain sections of each page. ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 6. LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the "LAN
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ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click "Connection Type" (A) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking "DNS" (B) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings
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the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem. (1) (3) (2) ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your ISP Connection Type 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
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will read "connection OK" if your Router is set up properly. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask Provided
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will read "connection OK" if your Router is set up properly. (1) (2) (6) (3) (4) (5) (7) ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 3. Password Type in your password and retype it into the "Retype Password" box to confirm it. 4. Manually Enter Server IP Address If your login server IP address is not available in the
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connected to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network. ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the
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USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1. IP Address The "IP address" is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is "192.168.2.1". To access
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ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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
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), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the Router is "WLAN". You can change
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". 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. Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key
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Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network. The Router is now acting as an Access Point. 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
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enabled. 50 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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
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Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, 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. USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting MAC Address
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USER INTERFACE 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 from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set
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improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the "Restart Router" button. Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin. 56 2. The following message will
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up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 2. The following message will appear. Click "OK". 1. Click "Save". A window called "File Download" will open. Click "Save". 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take
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THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name "Config". Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later
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, the Router's configuration will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release
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have selected the location, click "Save". The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in "Updating the Router's Firmware". Updating the Router's Firmware 1. In the "Firmware Update" page, click "Browse" (2). A window will open that allows you to select
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, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. The firmware update is complete. 66 Changing the Login Timeout Setting The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's advanced setup interface. The
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with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in
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the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select "Control Panels" and select "TCP/IP
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is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 5. If "Manually" is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter
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Manually Configuring Network Settings 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. You will see the following window. (1) (3) (2) 3. If "Specify and IP address
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you will not need to make any changes to your web browser's settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser's settings to the recommended settings in this section. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser
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call 877-736-5771. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Problem The Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect my Router to the Internet. Possible Cause/Solution 1. The software must be run from the computer that is connected to the modem. The Internet connection must be
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, run the Easy Install Wizard again and try a different adapter. The WAN link LED is not on or I cannot connect to the cable or DSL modem. 1. Check the connection between the Router and the cable or DSL modem. Make sure the network cable from the cable or DSL modem is connected to the port on the
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on your cable or DSL modem. Refer to the manual of your modem to verify it works normally. 4. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is well connected. Power off the modem for a few seconds and power on it again. 5. Your ISP may bind your connection to the MAC address of your
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