Belkin F5D7630-4B, F5D7630-4A user manual Placement Of Your Router

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PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER

PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER

Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance of your wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide a circular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types of construction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect the wireless signal and decrease the range. Whenever possible, your Router should be placed as close as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. In multi-story homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible; this may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.

Use care when choosing the location of your Router.

Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or washer/dryer unit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where you decide to place your Router.

Place the Router on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets and computer cases.

Do not place objects or components on top of the Router.

Make sure that both antennas are pointing UP at all times.

Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not place the Router next to a tinted window.

We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your Router in the center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficulty covering the entire area you want, try placing the Router as high as possible. Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no obstacles between the wireless computer and the Router. The Router may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www. belkin.com/networking for solutions.

The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones. While these things can affect the network performance, your wireless network typically will work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.

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Contents ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router User ManualF5D7630-4A F5D7630-4B TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Key Features Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access PointOVERVIEW Works with Both PCs and Mac ComputersSPI Firewall Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchMAC Address Filtering Applications and AdvantagesPackage Contents System RequirementsGermany excluded Provided by local ISP Wireless Network LED Power LED PWRKNOWING YOUR ROUTER Front PanelLAN Port-Status LEDs Reset ButtonRear Panel LAN Portsb. Restoring the Factory Defaults a. Resetting the RouterPower Jack ADSL PortPLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER ISP Settings CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTERPhone Line Configuration Installing a Full-Rate ConnectionInstalling with a Splitter Installing a Splitterless Connection Configuring the Router Installing without a SplitterAttach to your Network Using Ethernet Cabling Step 1 Installing the Hardware LAN Port Status LEDs Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based User InterfaceLogging out of the Router Logging into the Router2. Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setup WizardNAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 1. Internet Sharing4. Setting your Connection Type to Multiple Protocol over ATM Mode 3. Setting your Connection Type to Disable Internet SharingDefault Gateway - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Wireless ADSL Modem Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will forward the packets to the Default Gateway. Assigned by your ISP 4. Login/Logout Button 3. Internet Status IndicatorUNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE 1. Quick-Navigation Links7. Features 6. LAN Settings8. Internet Settings 5. Help Button1. LAN Settings Changing LAN Settings2. Subnet Mask 1. IP Address3. DHCP Server 4. IP PoolDHCP Client List 6. Local Domain Name2. Internet WAN Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Connection Typea b c d e f g h i j a. Username - Enter the ISP assigned user name. Assigned by your ISP Setting your ISP Connection Type to Disable Internet Sharing Setting your ISP Connection Type to Multiple Protocol over ATMa b c d e 3. Wireless DNS Domain Name Server SettingsChanging the Wireless Channel Channel and SSIDChanging the Wireless Network Name SSID Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users onlyUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Setting WPA Security Changing the Wireless Security SettingsEncryption/Security g NitroSetting WPA with server Settings Setting WPA-PSK no serverSetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death PoD Denial of Service DoS 4. FirewallIP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect Fragment floodingChoosing an Application Application Gateways SettingsEntering Settings into the Virtual Server Virtual ServersClient IP Filters Access Control Schedule Rule URL BlockingFollow these steps to add a schedule 1. Click “Add Schedule Rule” DMZ Demilitarized Zone Restart Router UtilitiesRestore Factory Defaults Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings The configuration is now saved2. Then, click “Restore” Firmware Update System SettingsUpdating the Router’s Firmware Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGSManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” 2 next to “Show” in the Network menu Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher IP address GLOSSARYSubnet Mask PPPoE Routing Mode, for multiple PCsPPPoA Routing Mode, for multiple PCs Disconnect afterChannel and SSID ESSID Broadcast EncryptionApplication Gateways Client IP filters Administrator Password Time and Time Zone Remote ManagementUPnP TROUBLESHOOTING ProblemPossible Cause/Solution connect to the Router My wireless PC cannotFCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR INFORMATIONELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation P74426ukBelkin Components B.V Belkin Tech Support