Belkin F5D6231-4 Placement of Your Router, Connecting and Configuring Your Router, Ethernet USB

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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.networking.belkin.com

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.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

•Belkin Wireless Router

•Vertical Mounting Base (optional use)

•Category 5 networking cable (for connection of the Router to the computer)

•Power supply

•Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

•User Manual

Modem Requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.

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Contents Wireless Router Introduction Table of ContentsOverview Key FeaturesMinimum System Requirements Package ContentsEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Applications and AdvantagesKnowing Your Router Power Jack Reset ButtonResetting the Router Restoring the Factory DefaultsEthernet USB Placement of Your RouterConnecting and Configuring Your Router Modem RequirementsEasy Install Wizard Multi-NICs Screen Examining SettingsWelcome Screen License AgreementConnect the Router to your Modem and Computer PPPoE Connection DetectedConfiguring the Router Finished Checking InternetConnecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting your Gateway Router Alternate Setup MethodAlternative Method Step Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the RouterFeatures Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button LAN SettingsSetting your Connection Type Configuring your Router for Connection to your ISPChange WAN MAC Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IPSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP Host NameMy IP Address Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountUser Name PasswordSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Select your StateCloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the WEB-BASED Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Lease Time Viewing the Dhcp Client ListDhcp Server IP PoolUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Wireless ChannelSetting Encryption Automatically Using a Passphrase Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsSetting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsConfiguring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerSetting MAC Address Filtering Setting Client IP FiltersBlocking an Icmp Ping Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZRestarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationUtilities Parental ControlSaving 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 FirmwareSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Timeout Setting Enabling/Disabling UPnP Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 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 SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Notice Troubleshooting InformationFCC Statement ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyEurope-European Union Notice
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