Belkin F5D7233 user manual Connecting and Configuring your Router, Installation Modes

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

The Belkin Wireless G Travel Router is a 3-in-1 solution providing the busy traveler the versatility to meet his or her connection needs. The three installation modes are:

Installation Modes

Router Mode – create a wireless network in a hotel, home, or office

Adapter Mode – connect your PC wirelessly to a router or hotspot

Access Point Mode – expand the coverage of an existing network

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Contents Travel Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Overview Easy Install Wizard Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Universal Plug-and-Play UPnP CompatibilityProduct Overview MAC Address FilteringSystem Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router Knowing your Router Bottom Reset Button Connecting and Configuring your Router Installation ModesDo not Connect the Router AT this Time Important for Hotel UsersConnecting and Configuring your Router Connect Connecting the Router’s CablesConfigure Hotel Users Configuration for Hotel Connections Adapter Mode Installation Mode Selecting Adapter Mode Connect Connecting the CablesConfigure Configuration for Adapter Mode Connecting and Configuring your Router Configure Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Quick-Navigation Links Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceInternet Status Indicator Home ButtonFeatures Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings Internet SettingsHost Name Change WAN MAC AddressISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifUser Name PasswordService Name MTUDefault Gateway User IDPptp Default Gateway Idle Time OutSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC AddressViewing LAN Settings Changing LAN Settings Lease Time Dhcp ServerIP Pool Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidBit WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Sharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal Key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWPA/WPA2 Setup Setting WPA-PSK no server Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA-PSK Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Utilities Tab Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Searching for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Firmware update is complete Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Using the Access Point Mode Using the Adapter Mode Using the Adapter Mode Login Time-Out Logging Out of the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceStatus Quick-Navigation Links Wireless ConnectionUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Version InformationSite Survey List Scan Connect to a Wireless NetworkSignal Strength BSSID/MAC AddressRestore Previous Settings Restore Factory DefaultsSave Backup Settings Firmware Update BrowseSolution TroubleshootingProblem Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Technical Support Information FCC StatementModifications Information Belkin B.V