Belkin F5D9230-4 User Manual Page 1

User ManualF5D9230-4Wireless G Plus MIMO Router

Product Overview6Product FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

96Recommended Web Browser SettingsIn most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble acces

97Recommended Web Browser Settingssection192345678102. In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections: “Never dial a connection”, “Di

98Recommended Web Browser Settings4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use

99Recommended Web Browser Settingssection19234567810Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.2. In

100TroubleshootingProblem:Installation CD does not automatically start.Solution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it cou

101Troubleshootingsection19234567810Problem:Setup Assistant cannot find my Router.Solution:If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router durin

102Troubleshootingtroubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the “Troubleshoot” button in the lower, right-hand corner of the Setup

103Troubleshootingsection19234567810Solution:1. If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “WAN” light is on, and the “Connected” light is blinking, t

104TroubleshootingProblem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.Solution:If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, p

105Troubleshootingsection19234567810Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.Solution:If the name of your net

sectionProduct Overview192345678107Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchThe Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to

106TroubleshootingProblem:• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is poor.• Difficu

107Troubleshootingsection19234567810Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router (or Belkin Ac

108TroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card.Solution:The client card m

109Troubleshootingsection19234567810Problem:Do Belkin products support WPA?Solution:You need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g Wir

110Troubleshooting2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the adv

111Troubleshootingsection192345678106. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box. Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from ei

Troubleshooting112112112Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the

113113113Informationsection19234567810FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin International,

114InformationEurope-European Union NoticeRadio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued b

115Informationsection19234567810How to get service.To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:1. Contact Belkin Intern

Product Overview8Integrated G Plus MIMO Wireless Access PointG Plus MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps.

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9Knowing your Routersection1934567810Package Contents• Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Setup Assistant Software C

10Knowing your RouterThe Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organizatio

11Knowing your Routersection19234567810C. Modem/WAN Status LED    This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to t

12Knowing your RouterRear Panel (F)(G)(H)(I)      (J)F. Power Jack – Black Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.G. Co

13Knowing your Routersection19234567810I. Reset ButtonThe “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the

14Connecting and Configuring your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router • Category

15Connecting and Configuring your Routersection19234567810Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the QuickInstallation Guide (QIG)1.1 Unplug you

16Connecting and Configuring your RouterStep 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software2.1 Shut down any programs that are running on

17Connecting and Configuring your Routersection19234567810 2.3Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all setup steps by checking the box

18Connecting and Configuring your Router 2.4 Progress ScreenSetup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been c

19Connecting and Configuring your Routersection192345678102.6 Verifying Hardware ConnectionsThe Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connec

20Connecting and Configuring your Router2.8 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)If your Internet account requires a login and password, you

21Connecting and Configuring your Routersection192345678102.9Configuring the RouterThe Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data

22Connecting and Configuring your Router2.10Checking Internet ConnectionWe are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the

23Connecting and Configuring your Routersection19234567810 CongratulationsYou have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the “Con

24Connecting and Configuring your Router You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Interne

25Connecting and Configuring your Routersection19234567810` TroubleshootingIf the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will

Table of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network

26Connecting and Configuring your Router Optional: Assistance Connecting Other ComputersThis optional step will help you to connect additional wire

27Connecting and Configuring your Routersection19234567810Connecting computers with wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can use this

Connecting and Configuring your Router28 CongratulationsOnce you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected,

29Alternate Setup Methodsection1923567810Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply

30Alternate Setup Method1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router. The green light labe

31Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Logging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible

32Alternate Setup MethodUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceThe home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced U

33Alternate Setup Methodsection192345678104. Login/Logout ButtonThis button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button.

34Alternate Setup MethodStep 4: Confi guring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you wi

35Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Setting your Connection TypeFrom the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use.

36Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is the most common connect

37Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection typ

38Alternate Setup MethodSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to conne

39Alternate Setup Methodsection192345678101. User NameThis space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP.2. PasswordType

40Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries

41Alternate Setup Methodsection192345678107. Connection ID (optional)Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this b

42Alternate Setup MethodSetting your Connection Type if You Are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to y

43Alternate Setup Methodsection19234567810Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) SettingsA “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet t

Alternate Setup Method44Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have

45Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection1923467810Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interfa

1sectionIntroduction9234567810Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first

46Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN SettingsAll settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here

47Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678103. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assign

48Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the DHCP Client List PageYou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are conne

49Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsThe “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to th

50Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless Network Name (SSID)To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Servi

51Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using the Wireless Mode SwitchThis switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes

52Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United

53Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote:This advanced feature should be employed by advanc

54Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfacePIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with WPS. Enable

55Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810WPA2 RequirementsIMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wirel

Introduction2Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the close

56Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP”, “AES”, or “TKIP+AES”. This setting will have to be ident

57Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Setting WPA SecurityNote:To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equip

58Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. T

59Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F a

60Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Ro

61Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that

62Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting up a Deny Access ListThe “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to ac

63Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Configuring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your

64Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (In

65Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Setting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Interne

sectionIntroduction1923456781032. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your Router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise

66Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network

67Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a

68Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientYou must register with DynDNS.org’s free update service

69Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential

70Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUtilitiesThe “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain ad

71Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation1. Click the “Restart Router” button

72Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown 4. A 60-second countdown will

73Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in

74Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown 4. A 60-second countdown will

75Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678101. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”.2. A windo

Introduction4• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbor

76Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”.The configuration is now sav

77Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Restoring a Previous ConfigurationThis option will allow you to restore a previously sa

78Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3. A reminder window will appear. It will t

79Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s

80Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDownloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmwa

81Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678103. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”.The do

82Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that

83Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection192345678104. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”.5. You will s

84Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, s

85Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Changing the Login Time-Out SettingThe login time-out option allows you to set the peri

sectionIntroduction192345678105For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T

86Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU H

87Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection19234567810Enabling/Disabling UPnPUPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature o

88Manually Configuring Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use thes

123456981089Manually Configuring Network Settings section74. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the com

90Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.2. Select “Net

91Manually Configuring Network Settings section192345678104. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Usi

92Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000 or XP1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel

93Manually Configuring Network Settings section192345678105. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up f

94Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and sel

95Manually Configuring Network Settings section192345678106. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es) in the chart. 7. If