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    Wireless G Router Share your broadband Internet access on a FAST wireless network User Manual HSM 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless Mbps 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless F5D7230-4
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    MAC Address Filtering 72 Enabling the DMZ 73 Utilities Tab 75 Restarting the Router 76 Updating the Firmware 81 7 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 89 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 95 9 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 97 10 Troubleshooting 108 11 Information 128 3
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    the Belkin Wireless G Router (the Router). 1 Below are two short sections, one discusses the benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order to maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read 2 through this User Manual completely
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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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    If 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 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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    wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router by another cable or DSL service • Most on-line banking
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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 5
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    new Belkin Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while
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    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 will be up and running on the Internet. 7
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    Belkin Wireless Router, so there is no software to install on any computer and you will never be charged a per-computer fee for the service, ever. Your Wireless Router comes with a six-month free your network (refer to your Parental Control Manual for more information). MAC Address Filtering For
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    section Knowing Your Router 1 Package Contents • Belkin 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 such as a cable
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    is ready for use. OFF Blinking Green Solid Green Router is OFF Router is Booting Up Router is Ready 2. WLAN: Wireless Network LED OFF Green Blinking Wireless Network is OFF Wireless Network is Ready Indicates Wireless Activity 3. LAN Port-Status LEDs These LEDs are labeled 1-4 and correspond
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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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    your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. 8. Connection to Modem
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    is complete. 3 b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily 4 flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore 5 is complete
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    of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin 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
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    to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. • Quick Installation Guide 10 • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The Router 11 • The Router power supply • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable • This User Manual 3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software
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    insert 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
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    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 to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking
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    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 for more details. Click "Next" to continue
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    3.1 Once you have completed 3 connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the 4 Router and then go on to determine what type of 10 Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet 11 Service Provider. If you have to type in a user name and password to
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    "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 now transfer all of the configuration information to the
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    . 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 to your
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    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 unplugging the power supply from
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    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 the power cord into the
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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 the
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    99 minutes. For more information, see the 4 section in this manual titled "Changing the Login Timeout Setting". Understanding the Web-Based User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the Router's status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be 6 reached from this
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    3. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says "connection OK" in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read "no
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    . 5 7. Features Shows the status of the Router's NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by firmware version, boot-code version, hardware 10 version, and serial number of the Router. 10. Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual
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    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 have correctly configured the Router's settings for your ISP's connection type. Your ISP connection settings
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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 use by clicking the button (1) next 2 to your connection type and then clicking "Next" (2). 3 4 5 (1) 6 7 8 (2) 9
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    Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection 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 computer's MAC address through this link. 30
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    Alternate Setup Method section 1 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A Than One Static IP Address If your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address, your Router is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses. Select "My ISP provides more
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    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 require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. (1) (2) (3) (6) (4) (5) Your connection type is
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    it. 3. Service Name 4 A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this problems with Internet applications working properly. 7 5. Disconnect after X... The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the 8 router
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    Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point " (9). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read "connection OK" if your Router is set up properly. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 1. PPTP Account Provided by
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    IP Address 1 Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address 2 Provided by a check mark next to this option and entering "5" into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet 7 activity. This option should
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    the box next to "User decide login server manually" (4) and type in the address next to "Login Server" (5). When you have entered all of your information, click "Apply Changes" (7). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read "connection OK" if your Router is set up properly
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    by placing a check in the box next to "User decide login server manually" and type in the address next to 4 "Login Server" (5). 5 Setting like "www.belkin.com" to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The "Automatic
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    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 ( to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network. 38
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    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 Address" page. Type in a 4 MAC address in the spaces
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    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 LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab
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    (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 2. Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary, however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to
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    , in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP Local Domain Name The default setting is "Belkin". You can set a local domain name
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to 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
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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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    mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. mode exists only to solve unique 9 problems that may occur with some 802. wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and 11 may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate Support
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    all devices capable of turbo mode to function in turbo mode, and all clients not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Turbo mode supports both Turbo-enabled devices and non-Turbo-enabled devices simultaneously. Turbo mode is based on the unreleased 802.11e specification. Selecting "Off" will
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    a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for 3 the country you reside changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on
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    needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of "ANY" will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your 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
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    Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and 2 ears. This section home office, and small office user. At the time of this manual's publication, there are three encryption methods available. 3 4 Name 64
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    WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP. Encryption Keys 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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    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 9 For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. 10 11 section
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    the same Network 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
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    will use this key to program 5 the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers. 6 7 8 9 Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort® products support 64- bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please check your product to see
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    your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click " 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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    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 in the "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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    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 Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or
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    section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. Click "Apply Changes" to finish. You must now set all clients to 1 match these settings. 2 3 4 5 Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings 6 If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. 7
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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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    will allow you 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 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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    Network" 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
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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 have to be identical to the Router that you set up. 7. Type in your encryption
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    -Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode
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    -Speed Mode*, 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? A wireless bridge is actually
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced 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
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced 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
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    .2.1". Do not type in "www" or "http://" before the number. Note: If you have changed your Router's IP address, use 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
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    the Firewall 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
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    Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal that you want to remove then click "Clear". Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space
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    section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting 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 2 set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple
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    Changes" to save the settings. Note: You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access the Router's administrative functions (the computer you are using now). 72
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    you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the 2 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
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    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. This heightens the level of security of your
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Utilities Tab 1 This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin. section 75
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    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 turn off the power to the Router during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches
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    section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the 2 factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 3 1. Click
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    to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware 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
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    Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. 2 Click "Close". 3 The configuration is now saved. 4 5 Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 6 7 8 9 1.
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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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    available, you will see a screen 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
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    the following window. 1 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
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    to continue. Click "OK". 5. You 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 "OK". 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches
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    you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's advanced setup interface. The timer starts when 10 there has been no leave, the login session will expire. You will have to login to the Router again to make any more changes. The login timeout option is for security
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    yourself. Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router's settings from anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing
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    the computers on your network will not be able to access the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will disable your 5 firewall functions. 6 and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice
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    with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware 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
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    properly communicate with your Router, you will 1 need to change your PC's TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in 9 10 11 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
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    Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click . Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router. 4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the "IP Address" tab (3). 5. Click the "
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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 2 to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x 3 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your
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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 "
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    make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" 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
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    Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any 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 browser's 2 settings to the recommended settings in this section. 3 Internet
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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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    "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 a screen name for an additional computer, select the appropriate answer
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    . Type in a 2 screen name, and click "Continue". If this screen name is for 3 the Router, the name you choose should be 4 something like 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
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    with AOL Broadband 9. The "Select a Parental Controls setting" window will appear. If this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of the settings (it doesn't matter which). If this screen name is for a computer, choose the desired setting and click "Continue". 10.
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    2 Follow this step only 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
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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.
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    Using your Router with AOL Broadband 1 Step 3 Configure your computers with the AOL screen names you just 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 section 103
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    Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your AOL service. AOL DSL Users STEP 2: Configure your computers with the new AOL 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 the
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    Using 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
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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"
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    steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL 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 the AOL software, contact 11 AOL's technical support department. Network Configuration section 107
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    Troubleshooting Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard labeled "EasyInstall.exe". 4. If the Easy Install Wizard is still does not start, reference the section titled "Manually Configuring Network Settings" (page 89 of this
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    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: Easy Install cannot find my Router 2 Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the 3 installation process please check the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during 4 the installation
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    Troubleshooting 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
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    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 completed installation, but my web browser doesn
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    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 Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the
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    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly 2 Solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless 3 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:
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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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    more assistance, see your wireless card's user manual. Problem: How do I extend the range of my wireless network Solution: Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices: • Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can
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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. Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. (
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    Troubleshooting 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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    Troubleshooting 1 Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? 2 Solution Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded 3 to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch
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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
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    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
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    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
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    Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and
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    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. 2 If you 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, F5D7230-4 to radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
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    notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void 5 the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry 6 Canada. This Class
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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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    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 Street Compton •
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F5D7230-4
Share your broadband Internet access
on a
FAST
wireless network
User Manual
Wireless G Router
2.4GHz • Wireless
802.11g
Mbps