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    High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router Share your broadband Internet access on a FASTER wireless network User Manual F5D7231-4
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    Network 49 WEP Setup 54 WPA Setup 56 Using the Access Point Mode 64 Wireless Range Extension and Bridging 65 Configuring the Firewall 69 Setting MAC Address Filtering 72 Enabling the DMZ 73 Utilities Tab 75 Restarting the Router 76 Updating the Firmware 81 7 Manually Configuring Computer
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    "- now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range 11 Easy installation - Belkin's Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple 12 Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy
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    the computer to a position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router or Access Point, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance
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    your phone supports channel selection, change the 11 channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 12 and move your Wireless Router or Access Point to channel 11. See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If
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    possible area with your Wireless Router or Access Point. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections are connections that typically require a user name and password, and are used
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    section Introduction For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website 1 at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 2 US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.2263 3 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 4 Australia: 1800 666 040 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5
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    having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily. NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT
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    setup. Easy Install Wizard The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Wireless Router
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    : Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual (see page 22). Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g
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    section Knowing Your Router 1 Package Contents • Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router 2 • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD 3 • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply 4 • User Manual 5 System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection
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    The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2.4GHz • High-Speed Wireless G 1. Power/Ready LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the
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    ) 5 4. WAN Status LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is 6 connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and 7 the modem. OFF No WAN Link 8 Solid Green Good WAN Link Blinking Green WAN Activity
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    Knowing Your Router (6) (7) (8) (9) 6. Power Jack - GRAY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for
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    Knowing Your Router a. Resetting the Router 1 Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to 2 blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. 3 b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press
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    High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port
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    Quick Installation Guide 10 • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The Router 11 • The Router power supply • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable 12 • This User Manual 3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer. 4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into
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    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 ready to move on. Progress Screen Easy Install will
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    the wrong adapter now, you will be able to 4 choose a different one later. 5 6 7 8 Step 2 Hardware Setup 9 The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your 10 computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 11 2.1 This step instructs you
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    connector into the GRAY port on the Router. Plug the power supply into an empty power outlet. Click "Next" to continue. 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install software on your computer's screen
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    a user name and a password, 8 the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your 9 connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. 10 Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet 11 Service Provider. If
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    Your Router 3.3 Wireless 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
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    is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite 6 web page. Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. 7 You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers
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    network. • Change the Router's internal password. • Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play). • Reset the Router. • Back up your configuration settings. • Reset the Router's default settings. • Update the Router's firmware. Step 1 Connecting your Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by
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    computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem 3 To Power Adapter 4 5 6 Network cable (to computer) 7 Existing networking cable (came with modem) 8 Note: Your Router may have ports in different locations than 9 depicted in the illustration above. 10 1.6 Before plugging
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    Setup Method Step 2 Set your Computer's Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for directions. Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access
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    manual titled "Changing the Login Timeout Setting". Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 5 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
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    to the Internet, the indicator will read "no connection" in RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router. 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
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    the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or 4 by clicking the "LAN" Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen. 5 7. Features Shows the status of the Router's NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by
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    Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (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
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    section Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type 1 From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you
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    ISP. Enter your host name here and click "Apply Changes" (3). If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you are not sure, leave this blank. 2. Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current
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    Setup Method section 1 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection 2 types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address
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    , you may also use PPPoE. (1) (2) (3) (6) (4) (5) Your connection type is PPPoE if: 1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet 2) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet 3) You have to double
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    section Alternate Setup Method 1. User Name 1 This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP. 2 2. Password Type in your password and re-type it into the "Retype Password" 3 box to confirm it. 3. Service Name A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If
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    "connection OK" if your Router is set up properly. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 1. PPTP Account Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here. 2. PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the "Retype Password" box to confirm it. 3. Host Name Provided by your ISP. Enter
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    Setup Method 4. Service IP Address 1 Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address 2 Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask 3 Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet
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    ] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra 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 different than one provided here, you may manually enter the
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    Setup Method 3. Password 1 Type in your password and retype it into the "Retype Password" box to confirm it. 2 4. User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the "Select Your 3 State" drop-down menu (6), you may manually enter the login server IP
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    Provider may record the MAC address of your computer's adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be "seen" by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy
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    to your modem before the Router 2 was installed. Click the "Clone" button (1). Click "Apply Changes" (3). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router. 3 Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the "MAC
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    User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router's Web-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. You will see the Router's home page in your browser window. Viewing the
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    10 1. IP Address 11 The "IP address" is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is "192.168.2.1". To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your 12 browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type
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    other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change. 6. Local Domain Name The default setting is "Belkin". You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network. There is
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    your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of 2 the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer's network interface 3 card (NIC). Pressing the "Refresh" (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes
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    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 "belkin54g". You can change this to
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    with 802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and 11 may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer 12 802.11g technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur
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    the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using High-Speed Mode The Router supports two High-Speed modes, 125HSM* mode and Frame Bursting mode. Selecting "125HSM mode" will result in all devices running in 125HSM mode if all devices are capable of 125Mbps speeds. If any non-125HSM device connects or
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    other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for 3 the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless the other wireless networks. For best performance, use 5 a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network. For
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    your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To wireless network adapter for information on making this change. Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected Mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points
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    home office, and small office user. At the time of this manual's publication, there are three encryption methods available. 3 4 Name 64-bit Wired 128-bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected With Protected Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Access Privacy Privacy 5 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA
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    supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, hex WEP key from your Router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your card's configuration screen.
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    WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA 2 security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the wireless vendors website. There are
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    key. Network key= MyPassword Wireless G Router Network key= MyPassword Wireless G Desktop Network Card Network key= MyPassword Wireless G Notebook Network Card Network key= WRONG Password Wireless G Desktop Network Card The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network because it
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    You will use this key to program 5 the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers. 6 7 8 Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort® products support 64- 9 bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please check your product to
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    network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. WARNING: 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
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    menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your 4 key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase 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
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    you want to use. To access the security settings, click "Security" on the Wireless tab. WPA Setup Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this manual's publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from
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    clients, use this setting. 7 1. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-Radius Server". 8 2. For Encryption Technique, select "TKIP" or "AES". This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 9 3. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the "Radius
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    G Network Cards to Use Security Please Note: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security. At this point, you should already have your Wireless Router or Access Point set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain
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    to view and configure more options of your card. 3 2. Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, select a network name from the "Available networks" list and click "Configure". 4 3. Under needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point. 5. Click "OK" to save the settings. 59
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    screen. The "Advanced" button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, select a network name from the "Available networks" list and click "Configure". 3. Under "Network Authentication" select WPA. 4. Under the "Authentication" tab, select
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    a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards 2 For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected 3 Access" is available for free download
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    Utility by doing the following: 1. Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections". 2. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection", and select "Properties". 3. Clicking on the "Wireless Networks" tab will display the following screen. Ensure the "Use Windows to configure my
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    Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the "Configure" button, to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius This setting will 12 have to be identical to the Router that you set up. 7. Type in your encryption key
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    as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192
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    2 F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router F5D7230-4 Wireless Router 3 F5D7130 Wireless Range Extender/Access Point Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the Router or 4 Access Point for optimal performance: http://web.belkin.com/support 5 What is a Wireless Bridge
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    User Interface Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires. Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point's RJ45 jack will allow a number of
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    User Interface 1 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access Point 2 Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that you access the Router's Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC address of the Access Point in the appropriate area. There
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    that IP address. 6. You will see the Router's user interface in the browser window. Click "Wireless Bridge" (2) on the left-hand side of the screen. You will see the following screen. (1) (2) (3) 7. Check the box that says "Enable ONLY specific Access Points to connect" (1). 8. In the field named
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    Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network 2 from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing 3 • SYN flood • Land Attack 4 • UDP flooding • Ping of Death (PoD) 5 • Tear Drop Attack • Denial of Service (DoS) 6 • ICMP defect • IP with
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    ) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal 2. [8023]-[8023], 3. [9000]-[9000]). You can only pass one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and
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    to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter "80" in both the port fields (2). Select "Both" (3). 10 Select "Block" (4). You can also select "Always" to block access all of the time. Select the day to
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied
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    firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in 10
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    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 up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside
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    section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and 2 perform certain administrative functions. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin. 12 75
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    not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the
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    turn the power 12 to the Router off during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router's defaults will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168
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    update. 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 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
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    now saved. 4 5 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 6 7 8 9 1. Click "Browse". A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with 10 a ".bin". Locate
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    . Click "OK". 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, 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. 80
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    to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router's firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes 2 to problems that may exist. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and 3 update your Router's firmware to the
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    such as the following. 1. To 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 firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to save the file
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    Click "Close". 2 3 4 5 The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, 6 follow the next steps in "Updating the Router's Firmware". 7 Updating the Router's Firmware 1. In the "Firmware 8 Update" page, click "Browse". A window 9 will open that allows you to select the
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    . Click "OK". 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. 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. The
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    recommended that you set a password if you 5 plan to use the remote management feature of your Router. 6 7 8 9 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 timer starts
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    is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting "Any IP address can remotely manage the Router". By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second
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    by advanced users only. 2 Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your 3 ISP with the other computers on your network. This function should only
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    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, you will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. The Router ships with this feature enabled
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    with your Router, you will 1 need to change your PC's TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT "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
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    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" 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
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    computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect 2 to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® "Configure" (2), 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
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    Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click "Save". Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. 92
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    Configuring Computer Network Settings 1 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the "System Preferences" icon. 2 3 4 2. Select "Network" (1) from the "System Preferences" menu. 5 6 (1) 7 8 9 3. Select "Built-in Ethernet" (2) next to "Show" in the
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    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 this
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    changes to your web 1 browser's settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your "Dial whenever a network connection is not present", and "Always dial my default connection". If you 9 can make a selection, select "Never dial a
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    Recommended Web Browser Settings 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
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    DSL Users" below for setup instructions. If you have either AOL Cable or the AOL BYOA service, 4 please go to the "Directions for AOL Cable Users" section of this guide, on page 104. 5 Directions for AOL DSL Users 6 STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for the Router and for each computer that
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    " then click "Go". 5. You will see the "AOL Screen Names" window. Click "CREATE 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 "Yes" or "No" (it doesn't matter which you select). If you are creating
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    your master screen name followed by the word 5 Router. For instance "JohnSmithRouter". 6 If the screen name is for a computer, type in the screen name of the 7 computer for which you are creating this screen name. Click "Continue". 8 9 8. The "Choose a password" screen will appear
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    Controls". 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
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    if you use AOL DSL. This procedure is for Belkin Router models F5D5231-4, F5D6231-4, F5D7230-4, and F5D7231-4. 3 1. Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your 4 User Manual. 2. Open your Web browser. 5 3. In the address bar of your browser, type http://192.168.2.1 and
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    with AOL Broadband 7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the Router's screen name (2). (1) (2) (5) (3) (4) 8. Leave the "Service Name" field blank (3). Do not change the MTU setting. 9. Click on "Apply Changes" (4). 10. Click on the Home link at the top of the screen. The
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    configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in Step 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact 4 AOL's technical support department. Network Configuration 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 section 103
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    new AOL screen names Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to TCP/IP before proceeding. 1. Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your User Manual. Once the Router is installed properly, go to
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    your Router with AOL Broadband 1 5. You should see the "AOL Screen Names" window. Click "CREATE 2 a Screen Name". 3 4 5 6. A window will appear 6 that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click "Yes" or 7 "No" to answer. 8 9 10 7. The "Choose a Screen 11 Name" window
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    Using your Router with AOL Broadband 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 "
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    and 5 that will be connected to your Belkin Router. When you are finished 6 adding screen names, go to Step 2. 7 8 Step 2 Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created 9 This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use
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    Troubleshooting Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start Solution: 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
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    software for instructions on configuring the firewall to 9 allow Internet access. 2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the 10 power back into the router. Ensure that the router's Power light is on; it should be solid green. If not, check to make sure that the AC adapter
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    Problem: Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution: 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
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    the power. This will cause the router to re-attempt communication with the modem. 4 If the "WAN" light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer. 5 6 Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard
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    If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn't work • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The "WAN" light on my router is blinking, and the "Connected
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    the lights on your Router. If you're using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows: 4 • The "Power" light should be on. 5 • The "Connected" light should be on, and not blinking. • The "WAN" light should be either on or blinking. 6 2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on
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    attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to ten feet from the Router. Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks", you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the
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    . This setting is found on the Router's wireless 2 "Channel and SSID" configuration page. 3 If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 4 Problem: 5 My wireless network performance is inconsistent Data transfer is
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    Ethernet cable, or through your home's power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters. • For 802.11g (54g) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless Range Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin 802.11g Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline
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    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point 2 Solution 3 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. 4 Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point
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    bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. Problem: 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 Wireless Router or Access Point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or Access Point uses the key
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    2 Router or Access Point. For example: 3 C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key 8. Click "OK", and then "Apply" to save the settings. 4 For non-Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer for that wireless client card's user manual 5 Problem: Do Belkin products support
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    Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Solution: 1. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. For Encryption Technique, select "TKIP" or "
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    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for 2 a business. 3 Solution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, 4 use this setting. This is typically
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    Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses. For instance if the key is "Smith Family Network Key" in the
  • Belkin F5D72314 | User Manual - Page 125
    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. 2 Solution: 3 Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and
  • Belkin F5D72314 | User Manual - Page 126
    Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Network Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft
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    Troubleshooting 1 5. Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Date Encryption". This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Point that you set up. 2 6. Type in your encryption key in the "Network Key" box. Important: Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from 8 to
  • Belkin F5D72314 | User Manual - Page 128
    Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for
  • Belkin F5D72314 | User Manual - Page 129
    Troubleshooting 1 Technical Support You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/ networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you 2 want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 or 3 310-898-1100 ext.2263 Europe: 00 800
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    Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7231 Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
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    the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment Belkin Corporation may void 5 the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics • EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) - Power Line Flicker • EN
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    if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER
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    High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut
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F5D7231-4
Share your broadband Internet access on
a
FASTER
wireless network
High-Speed Mode
Wireless G Router