Belkin F5D7234-4-H Connecting and Configuring your Router, Modem Requirements, Setup Assistant

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

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

•Belkin G Wireless Router

•Quick Installation Guide

•Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual

•RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the modem)

•Power Supply

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.

ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST! IF YOU ARE INSTALLING NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS.

Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5 computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual.

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Contents Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceWireless Router Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview Setup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWired-Computer Status Router/Power StatusKnowing your Router Internet StatusWireless Security Wireless-Computer StatusWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button Connection to Modem Yellow Setup Assistant Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Select Country Confirmation Screen Progress Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers TroubleshootingSet Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Login/Logout Button Internet Status IndicatorQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonName Features LAN SettingsInternet WAN Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here IP AddressSubnet Mask ISP Gateway AddressYour connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEService Name PasswordUser Name MTUAlternate Setup Method User ID Default GatewayGet IP by Dhcp Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings Dhcp Server IP AddressLease Time Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Ssid Broadcast Feature11g Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11b Only Mode When to Use 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkBit WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPASharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest Access Optional Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSWAN Ping Blocking Utilities TabRestarting the Router Restoring Factory Default SettingsSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordEnabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsProblem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Mimo Wireless Comparison ChartCountry Number Internet adress FCC Statement InformationF5D7234-4 Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications InformationEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC101 Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Product Warranty 103 How state law relates to the warranty