Belkin F5D6230-3 User Manual - Page 3

Introduction Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to network your computers and share your Internet connection. The following is a list of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Key Features Integrated Wireless 802.11b Access Point Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds The Belkin Wireless Access Point provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radius and an outdoor area over 1800 feet in radius. Up to 128-bit Security Encryption Your Router is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure. This optional feature allows you to encrypt at 64-bits or 128-bits using a key that you enter yourself. Web-Based User Interface Setting up the Router's functions is done through your web browser. You can do this easily without 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 Firewall Security Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to protect your network from the outside world by isolating it from the Internet. NAT monitors all of the data coming in from the Internet and will only let through the information you want. Integrated 10/100 3-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 3-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources. 1