Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router F5D8230-4 User Manual Page 1

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Product Overview8Product FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

Troubleshooting98Problem:Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet.Solution:If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the R

992134567891011sectionTroubleshooting2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. After three minutes, plug the modem ba

Troubleshooting100Problem:• The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “WAN” lig

1012134567891011sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.Solution:If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a

Troubleshooting102Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.Solution:If the name of your network is listed in

1032134567891011sectionTroubleshootingProblem: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strengt

Troubleshooting104Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic di

1052134567891011sectionTroubleshootingWARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you

Troubleshooting1067. Type you WEP key in the “Network key’ box. Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-b

1072134567891011sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router (

2134567891011sectionProduct Overview9Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchThe Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers

Troubleshooting1083. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties”

1092134567891011sectionTroubleshootingSupported Operating Systems:• Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition1. Under Windows XP, click “Star

Troubleshooting110What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N?Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards

1112134567891011sectionTroubleshootingWireless Comparison ChartWireless Technology802.11b802.11g802.11a Belkin Pre-N Speed11Mbps54Mbps54Mbps 600% fast

Information112112112Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact

1131131132134567891011sectionInformationCaution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC r

Information114 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect

1152134567891011sectionInformationBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyBelkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in mate

Information116Wi-FI® Interoperability Certificate

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10Integrated Pre-N Wireless Access PointPre-N is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 108Mbps.Integrated Parenta

2134567891011sectionKnowing your Router11Package Contents• Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Softw

Knowing your Router12The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organizatio

132134567891011sectionKnowing your Router1. Power LEDIndicates that power is applied to the RouterOFFRouter is OFFONRouter is powered ON2. Wireless:

Knowing your Router14Rear Panel5. Power Jack – GRAYConnect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack6. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) – BL

152134567891011sectionKnowing your Router7. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) – GREENThis port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Us

Connecting and Configuring your Router16Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 N

172134567891011sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterIMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the

1 IntroductionAdvantages of a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Revolutionary 108Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMO. . .

Connecting and Configuring your Router181.5 Mac OS Users: Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on the CD icon; a

192134567891011sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterMulti-NICs ScreenThis screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter in

Connecting and Configuring your Router202.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this

212134567891011sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterStep 3 Checking the Connection3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wi

Connecting and Configuring your Router223.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can cus

232134567891011sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router4.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you

Alternate Setup Method24Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.1.2

252134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router. Th

Alternate Setup Method26Logging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wa

272134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method1. Quick-Navigation LinksYou can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directl

2134567891011sectionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first dis

Alternate Setup Method28(1)(10)(2)(5)(4)(3)(9)(8)(7)(6)4. Login/Logout ButtonThis button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press o

292134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method7. FeaturesShows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to

Alternate Setup Method30Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will

312134567891011sectionAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Connection TypeFrom the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use

Alternate Setup Method32Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is the most common connect

332134567891011sectionAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection t

Alternate Setup Method34Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMost DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL mod

352134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method1. User NameThis space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP.2. PasswordTy

Alternate Setup Method36Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)[European Countries On

372134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method5. My IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.6 My Subnet MaskProvided by your ISP. En

2IntroductionRevolutionary 108Mbps Wireless Pre-N Technology with MIMOYour Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router uses a new smart antenna technology called Mul

Alternate Setup Method38Setting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond UserYour user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigP

392134567891011sectionAlternate Setup Method3. PasswordType in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.4. User De

Alternate Setup Method40Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) AddressAll network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have

412134567891011sectionAlternate Setup MethodCloning your MAC AddressTo clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIG

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface42Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your brows

432134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN SettingsAll settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be vie

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface443. DHCP ServerThe DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to

452134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the DHCP Client List PageYou can view a list of the computers (known as clien

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface46Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsThe “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network

472134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Wireless Mode SwitchThis switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless mod

2134567891011section3IntroductionTo exploit the benefits the virtual wires offer, MIMO uses multiple, spatially separated antennas. MIMO encodes a hig

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface48Changing the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United

492134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote: This advanced feature should be employed by adv

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface50ACK ModeThere are two acknowledgement (ACK) modes that can be employed to get the best multimedia perform

512134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA SecurityNote: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be eq

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface52Setting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. T

532134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface54Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Rou

552134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature tha

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface56Setting up a Deny Access ListThe “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to ac

572134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect you

4IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless Pre-N RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer your

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface58Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (In

592134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Inter

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface60Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network t

612134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing Dynamic DNSThe Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface62Blocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Int

632134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUtilitiesThe “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router an

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface64Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working i

652134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface66Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your

672134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The co

2134567891011section5Introduction• Try not to place the Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.2. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvo

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface682. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3. A reminder window will appear. It will tak

692134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface70Downloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmwa

712134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A wi

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface723. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selec

732134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new admin

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface74Setting the Time and Time ZoneThe Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP

752134567891011sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature shoul

76Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateThis innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of

772134567891011sectionManually Configuring Network SettingsSet up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Yo

6Introductionare available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away fr

Manually Configuring Network Settings78Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.2. Select “Network

792134567891011sectionManually Configuring Network Settings4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Usi

Manually Configuring Network Settings80Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Pa

812134567891011sectionManually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network

Recommended Web Browser Settings82In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble acces

832134567891011sectionRecommended Web Browser Settings4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically det

How to Set Up your Network84How to set up your network to operate with AOL®for Broadband and your new Belkin RouterThere are two types of AOL connecti

852134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your Network4. In the “Keyword” window, type in “names” then click “Go”.5. You will see the “AOL Screen Names”

How to Set Up your Network867. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is fo

872134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your Network9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. If this screen name is for the Route

2134567891011section7IntroductionFor more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin

How to Set Up your Network8811. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point.

892134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your NetworkStep 1 AOL DSL Users: Creating new AOL screen namesFollow this step only if you use AOL DSL. Connect

How to Set Up your Network905. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router.6. In the “Password” fields, type

912134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your NetworkStep 3 AOL DSL Users: Configure your computers with the AOLStep 3 AOL DSL Users: Configure your comp

How to Set Up your Network92AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) Users DirectionsAOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have

932134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your Network5. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will ap

How to Set Up your Network948. The “Choose a password” screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”.9.

952134567891011sectionHow to Set Up your Network 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created

Troubleshooting96 Problem:Installation CD does not automatically start.Solution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it

972134567891011sectionTroubleshootingProblem:Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router.Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Ro