Belkin F5D6231-4 user manual Knowing Your Router

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KNOWING YOUR ROUTER

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or horizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes the desktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.

1. Power/Ready LED

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “Power/Ready” LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF	Router is OFF

Blinking Green	Router is Booting Up

Solid Green	Router is Ready
2. Wireless Network LED

OFF	Wireless Network is OFF

Green	Wireless Network is Ready

3. LAN Port-Status LEDs

These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected, AMBER means a 100Base-T device is connected. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.

OFF	No Device is Linked to the Port
Green	10Base-T Device Connected

Orange	100Base-Tx Device Connected

Blinking (Orange or Green)	Port Activity

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4. WAN Status LED

This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem.

OFF	No WAN Link

Solid Green	Good WAN Link

Blinking Green	WAN Activity

5. Connected LED

This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.

OFF	Router is not Connected to the Internet

Blinking Green	Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet

Solid Green	Router is Connected to the Internet

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Contents Wireless Router Introduction Table of ContentsOverview Key FeaturesEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Package ContentsApplications and Advantages Minimum System RequirementsKnowing Your Router Resetting the Router Reset ButtonRestoring the Factory Defaults Power JackConnecting and Configuring Your Router Placement of Your RouterModem Requirements Ethernet USBEasy Install Wizard Welcome Screen Examining SettingsLicense Agreement Multi-NICs ScreenConnect the Router to your Modem and Computer PPPoE Connection DetectedConfiguring the Router Finished Checking InternetConnecting and Configuring Your Router Alternative Method Step Alternate Setup MethodConnecting your Gateway Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the RouterLogin/Logout Button Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings FeaturesSetting your Connection Type Configuring your Router for Connection to your ISPSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP Setting your ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IPHost Name Change WAN MAC AddressService IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account My IP AddressSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings PasswordSelect your State User NameEntering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the WEB-BASED Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings Dhcp Server Viewing the Dhcp Client ListIP Pool Lease TimeChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureSetting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsSetting Encryption Automatically Using a Passphrase Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Choosing an ApplicationSetting MAC Address Filtering Setting Client IP FiltersBlocking an Icmp Ping Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZUtilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationParental Control Restarting the RouterSaving a Current Configuration Restoring Factory Default SettingsRestoring a Previous Configuration Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating FirmwareUpdating the Router’s Firmware Downloading a New Version of FirmwareChanging the Login Timeout Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended WEB Browser SettingsProblem TroubleshootingPossible Cause/Solution Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherTroubleshooting FCC Statement Troubleshooting InformationModifications Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyCanada-Industry Canada IC