Belkin F5D8233-4 User Manual

User ManualF5D8233-4 N Wireless Router

7Product OverviewProduct FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

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Information98section21345678910ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not exp

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Information100section21345678910Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for

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Product Overview821345678910sectionIntegrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchThe Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to

Product OverviewIntegrated N Wireless Access PointN MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification. It empl

Package Contents• Belkin N Wireless Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable• Power S

11Knowing your RouterKnowing your RouterThe Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for

Knowing your Router12section21345678910D. Router/Power Status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses whil

13Knowing your RouterKnowing your RouterG. Push Button - WhiteThis button is set aside for future upgradeable features. Please check for the late

Knowing your Router14section21345678910J. Reset Button – RedThe “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resett

15Connecting and Configuring your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin N Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Ne

Connecting and Configuring your Router16section21345678910Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)A. Unplug your mo

17Connecting and Configuring your RouterConnecting and Configuring your RouterStep 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareA. Shut do

Connecting and Configuring your Router18section21345678910Confirmation ScreenVerify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the r

19Connecting and Configuring your RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router1.2 Verifying Hardware Connections Verifying Hardware Connections

Connecting and Configuring your Router20section213456789101.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)If your Internet account requiresa login

21Connecting and Configuring your RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router1.6 Checking Internet ConnectionWe are almost done. The Setup Assistant

Connecting and Configuring your Router22section213456789101.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other ComputersThis optional step will help you to conn

23Alternate Setup MethodStep 1 Hardware Connections – Follow theQuick Installation Guide (QIG)See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the

Alternate Setup Method24section21345678910Logging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible

25Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method(11)(3)(4)(5)(10)(6)(1)(2)(7)(9)1. Quick-Navigation LinksYou can go directly to any of the Router’s adv

Alternate Setup Method26section213456789105. Internet-Status IndicatorThis indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection

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

27Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup MethodStep 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/W

Alternate Setup Method28section21345678910Setting your Connection TypeFrom the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use.

29Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) ConnectionType to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is th

Alternate Setup Method30section21345678910Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IPA static IP address connection type

31Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup MethodSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMost DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use

Alternate Setup Method32section21345678910(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)1. User NameThis space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP.2

33Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type toPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)[

Alternate Setup Method34section213456789106. My Subnet MaskProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.7. Default GatewayProvided by your ISP.

35Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User[Australia Only]. Your user name and pass

Alternate Setup Method36section213456789104. User Decide Login Server ManuallyIf your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your S

Introduction1Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of

Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) AddressAll network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number”

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anythi

39Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN SettingsAll settings for the internal LAN setup o

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface40section213456789103. DHCP ServerThe DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assign

41Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the DHCP Client List PageYou can view a list of the co

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface42section21345678910Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)To identify your wireless network, a name call

43Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating c

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface44section21345678910Using the Bandwidth SwitchThis switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth

45Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Broadcast SSID FeatureNote: This advanced feature sh

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface46section21345678910WPA2 RequirementsIMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wirel

Introduction221345678910sectionRevolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology

47Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)Like WPA security, WPA2 is avai

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface48section21345678910IMPORTANT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the

49Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA-PSK1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, se

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface50section21345678910Setting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The “Passphrase” option will not operate with

51Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbe

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface52section21345678910Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced u

53Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerf

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface54section21345678910Setting up an Allow Access List1. Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting

55Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewal

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface56section21345678910Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe Virtual Servers function will allow you to

3IntroductionIntroductionPlacement of your N Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the clo

57Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restr

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface58section21345678910Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer

59Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing Dynamic DNSThe Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface60section21345678910Blocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential

61Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface62section21345678910Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in

63Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSaving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current config

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface64section213456789103. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The conf

65Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3.

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface66section21345678910Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s

IntroductionIntroduction4Introduction21345678910section2. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio

67Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDownloading a New Version of FirmwareIf you click the “Check F

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface68section21345678910Updating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A wind

69Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location a

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface70section21345678910Changing System SettingsThe “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new adminis

71Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting the Time and Time ZoneThe Router keeps time by connect

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface72section21345678910Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to configure the desired “

Enabling/Disabling UPnPUPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers se

Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router

75Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System

Manually Configuring Network Settings76Manually Configuring Network Settingssection21345678910Manually Configuring Network Settings4. Select the “TCP

5IntroductionIntroduction• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference fr

77Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP1. Click

Manually Configuring Network Settings78Manually Configuring Network Settingssection21345678910Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configurin

79Recommended 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

Recommended Web Browser Settings80section213456789104. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detec

81TroubleshootingSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start.If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the

Troubleshooting82section213456789102. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back into the Router. Ensure that the Router

83TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet

Troubleshooting84section21345678910• The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Inter

85TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browserdoesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “modem”

Troubleshooting86section21345678910I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, p

IntroductionIntroduction6Introduction21345678910sectionFor more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/net

87TroubleshootingTroubleshootingI can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.If the name of your network is listed in the

Troubleshooting88section21345678910• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is poor.•

89TroubleshootingTroubleshootingI am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router.1. Log into your Route

Troubleshooting90section21345678910I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card.The client card m

91TroubleshootingTroubleshootingDo Belkin products support WPA/WPA2?Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and softwa

Troubleshooting92section21345678910I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a h

93TroubleshootingTroubleshootingI am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network andI am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access(

Troubleshooting94section213456789103. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. 4. Fo

95TroubleshootingTroubleshootingBelkin Wireless Comparison ChartWireless TechnologyG(802.11g)G Plus MIMO(802.11g with MIMO MRC)N MIMO(draft 802.11n wi

Troubleshooting96section21345678910Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com t