Belkin F5D7230-4 Quick Installation Guide - Page 2

Connecting and Configuring your Wireless Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • 54g Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 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 • This Quick Installation Guide Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in Ethernet USB some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it. Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the "Alternative Setup Method" section of the User Manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using the "Alternative Setup Method". 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. 1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. 2. Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the cable or DSL 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 Quick Installation Guide 3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer. 4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Easy Install Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive from "My Computer" and double-click on the file named "Setup" on the CD-ROM. 2 Follow the Easy Install Wizard to Complete the Installation Click on "Set Up the Router" to begin. 3 Connect the Router to your Modem and Computer The Wizard will ask you to connect your Router. Follow the steps on the screen, or do the following: 1. Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 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. 3. Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled "Internet/WAN". 4. Connect the new network cable from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled "1-4". Note: It does not matter which numbered port you choose. Computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem New network cable (to computer) Cable or DSL modem Existing network cable (that came with modem) To power adapter