Belkin F5D7234-4-H user manual Table of Contents

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1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1

Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

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Product Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Knowing your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

4 Connecting and Configuring your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11

5 Alternate Setup Method � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25

6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface � � � � � � � � � � � �40

Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43

Securing your Wi-Fi Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 49 WEP Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 54 WPA Setup� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 55 Setting WPA/WPA2� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 Guest Access (Optional) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56

Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59 Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 60 Setting MAC Address Filtering � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 63 Enabling the DMZ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64 Utilities Tab � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66

Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67 Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70

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8 Recommended Web Browser Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Contents Router Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Wireless Router Placement Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsKnowing your Router Router/Power StatusWired-Computer Status Internet StatusWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button Wireless-Computer StatusWireless Security Connection to Modem Yellow Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterSetup Assistant 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 Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other ComputersSet 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 Quick-Navigation Links Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Home ButtonInternet WAN Settings LAN SettingsName Features Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Subnet Mask IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here ISP Gateway AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifUser Name PasswordService Name MTUAlternate Setup Method Get IP by Dhcp Default GatewayUser ID Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Lease Time IP AddressDhcp Server Local Domain NameConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Ssid Broadcast Feature Using the Wireless Mode Switch11b Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11g Only Mode When to Use 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Encryption KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA 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 Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestoring Factory Default Settings Restarting the RouterSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherSolution TroubleshootingProblem 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 Wireless Comparison Chart MimoCountry Number Internet adress F5D7234-4 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada IC101 Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty 103