Belkin F5D7230au4P User Manual

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98Product Overview98Knowing Your RouterNOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. T

9998Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface9998Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the loca

99Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface99section213456789101112Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new

101100Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface101100Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time

101Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface101section213456789101112Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature

103102Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface103102Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateThis innovation provides the Router with the built-in ca

103Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings103section213456789101112In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you wil

105104Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings105104Manually Configuring Computer Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windo

105Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings105section213456789101112Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using

107106Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings107106Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings5. Close the window. If you made any changes

107Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings107section213456789101112Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System

9Knowing Your Router9section213456789101112Package Contents• Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server• Quick Installation Guid

109108Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings109108Recommended Web Browser Settings4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), yo

109Recommended Web Browser Settings109section213456789101112In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If yo

111110Recommended Web Browser Settings111110Recommended Web Browser Settings4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed optio

111Recommended Web Browser Settings111section213456789101112Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.2.

113112Troubleshooting113112Troubleshooting Problem: Installation CD does not automatically startSolution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install

113Troubleshooting113section213456789101112Problem:Easy Install cannot find my RouterSolution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Rout

115114Troubleshooting115114TroubleshootingProblem:Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution:If the Easy Install Wizard is not abl

115Troubleshooting115section2134567891011122. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back

117116Troubleshooting117116Troubleshooting• You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our Knowle

117Troubleshooting117section213456789101112Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslySolution:If you are unable to connect to the Internet fro

1110Knowing Your Router1110Knowing Your Router2.4GHz • High-Speed Wireless GThe Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables

119118Troubleshooting119118TroubleshootingProblem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listedSolution:If the name of yo

119Troubleshooting119section2134567891011122. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure

121120Troubleshooting121120Troubleshootingyour wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab

121Troubleshooting121section213456789101112Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Bel

123122Troubleshooting123122TroubleshootingWARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client,

123Troubleshooting123section213456789101112 Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to e

125124Troubleshooting125124TroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router

125Troubleshooting125section213456789101112Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router

127126Troubleshooting127126TroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a wireless Belkin client

127Troubleshooting127section213456789101112Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client

11Knowing Your Router11section213456789101112OFF No Device is Linked to the PortGreen 10Base-T Device ConnectedOrange 100Base-Tx Device ConnectedBlink

129128Troubleshooting129128TroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a non-Belkin client card

129Troubleshooting129section2134567891011125. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless

131130Troubleshooting131130Troubleshooting2. Both wired and wireless computers: Make sure that the network card’s TCP/IP settings are set to obtain a

131Troubleshooting131section213456789101112Wireless Comparison Wireless Technology802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Frequency Common

133132USB Print Server FAQs133132USB Print Server FAQsQ: Does the print server work with Mac OS?A: No. Printing is only supported for Windows 98SE, Me

133Information133section213456789101112Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyBelkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in

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1312Knowing Your Router1312Knowing Your Router6. Power Jack - GREY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.7. Connections to Computer

13Knowing Your Router13section213456789101112b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release

1514Connecting and Configuring Your Router1514Connecting and Configuring Your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following:•

15Connecting and Configuring Your Router15section213456789101112and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Set

1716Connecting and Configuring Your Router1716Connecting and Configuring Your Router5. Click “Run Router Setup Wizard”.Welcome Screen The Wizard’s we

17Connecting and Configuring Your Router17section213456789101112Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’s network settings and ga

1Table of Contents11 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Benefits of a Home Netwo

1918Connecting and Configuring Your Router1918Connecting and Configuring Your RouterStep 2 Hardware SetupThe Wizard will walk you through connectin

19Connecting and Configuring Your Router19section2134567891011122.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make s

2120Connecting and Configuring Your Router2120Connecting and Configuring Your Router3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you wan

21Connecting and Configuring Your Router21section2134567891011124.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that

2322Configuring and Using the USB Print Server2322Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerConnecting your printer to the Router’s print serverPlease

23Configuring and Using the USB Print Server23section2134567891011123. On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the

2524Configuring and Using the USB Print Server2524Configuring and Using the USB Print Server5. Next, make sure the Router is ON. Make sure the printe

25Configuring and Using the USB Print Server25section2134567891011127. The next screen that appears will allow you to test print. Click on the “Print

2726Configuring and Using the USB Print Server2726Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerManually installing the print server portAdvanced users ca

27Configuring and Using the USB Print Server27section213456789101112 c. On the “Available Servers” window, your Router’s print server name will app

11213456789101112sectionIntroduction1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Benefit

2928Configuring and Using the USB Print Server2928Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerUninstalling the print server port1. In Windows, select t

29Configuring and Using the USB Print Server29section213456789101112Using the Print ServerPrint Server Configuration ScreenFor proper operation of the

3130Configuring and Using the USB Print Server3130Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerLPR Printing (3)The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the ma

31Configuring and Using the USB Print Server31section2134567891011122. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.3. Print the document using the

3332Configuring and Using the USB Print Server3332Configuring and Using the USB Print Server4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type

33Configuring and Using the USB Print Server33section2134567891011127. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed

3534Alternate Setup Method3534Alternate Setup MethodThe Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t

35Alternate Setup Method35section2134567891011121.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Note: Your Rout

3736Alternate Setup Method3736Alternate Setup MethodStep 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP ServerSee the section in thi

37Alternate Setup Method37section213456789101112Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making c

32Introduction32IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless 802.11g RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronge

3938Alternate Setup Method3938Alternate Setup Method2. Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will ta

39Alternate Setup Method39section2134567891011125. Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available

4140Alternate Setup Method4140Alternate Setup MethodStep 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “I

41Alternate Setup Method41section213456789101112Setting your Connection Type From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you

4342Alternate Setup Method4342Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection t

43Alternate Setup Method43section213456789101112Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connect

4544Alternate Setup Method4544Alternate Setup MethodSetting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If

45Alternate Setup Method45section2134567891011121. User Name This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP.2. Passw

4746Alternate Setup Method4746Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

47Alternate Setup Method47section2134567891011124. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Pro

3IntroductionIntroduction3Introduction213456789101112section2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point n

4948Alternate Setup Method4948Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond Cable User[Australia Only] Your user na

49Alternate Setup Method49section2134567891011121. Select your State Select your state from the drop-down menu (1). The “Login Server” box will autom

5150Alternate Setup Method5150Alternate Setup MethodSetting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) SettingsA “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the

51Alternate Setup Method51section213456789101112Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, ad

5352Alternate Setup Method5352Alternate Setup Method(1)(2)(3)Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the comp

53Alternate Setup Method53section213456789101112

5554Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5554Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s

55Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface55section213456789101112Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can b

5756Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5756Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting u

57Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface57section213456789101112Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as

54Introduction54Introduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference

5958Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5958Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless t

59Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface59section213456789101112Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireles

6160Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6160Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing Turbo Mode The Router supports Frame Bursting mode

61Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface61section213456789101112Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can ch

6362Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6362Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced fea

63Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface63section213456789101112Securing your Wi-Fi® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximise the s

6564Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6564Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential secur

65Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface65section213456789101112WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard

6766Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6766Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSharing the Same Network KeysMost Wi-Fi products ship wi

67Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface67section213456789101112Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters fro

5IntroductionIntroduction5Introduction213456789101112sectionFor more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.co

6968Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface6968Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1 Select “64-bit WEP” fro

69Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface69section213456789101112128-Bit WEP EncryptionNote to Mac® users: The Passphrase option will not operate

7170Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7170Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is e

71Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface71section2134567891011124. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these

7372Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7372Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Network Cards t

73Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface73section213456789101112Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA-PSK (no server)1

7574Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7574Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConnecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requ

75Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface75section213456789101112Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook CardsFor n

7776Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7776Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WP

77Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface77section213456789101112 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will

76Product Overview76Product OverviewProduct FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The foll

7978Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7978Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature s

79Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface79section213456789101112Wireless Range Extension and BridgingWireless Range Extension and Bridging works

8180Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8180Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceAdding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Ac

81Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface81section213456789101112Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access PointBrid

8382Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8382Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface5. From a computer already connected to your Router, a

83Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface83section213456789101112Configuring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect

8584Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8584Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Ser

85Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface85section213456789101112Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the

8786Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8786Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is

87Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface87section213456789101112Enabling the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one c

7Product Overview7213456789101112sectionSPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of commo

8988Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8988Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceBlocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known

89Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface89section213456789101112Utilities TabThis screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and p

9190Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface9190Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to re

91Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface91section213456789101112Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the setti

9392Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface9392Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSaving a Current Configuration You can save your current

93Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface93section2134567891011123. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”.

9594Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface9594Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “O

95Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface95section213456789101112Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Ro

9796Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface9796Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDownloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “C

97Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface97section213456789101112Updating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”.