Belkin F5D7234-4-H Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Router (the Router). The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance” on page 2.

Benefits of a Home Network

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation – The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Contents Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Introduction Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterInternet Status Router/Power StatusWired-Computer Status Knowing your RouterWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button Connection to Modem Yellow Connecting and Configuring your Router Setup AssistantModem 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 Home Button Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Quick-Navigation LinksVersion Info LAN SettingsName Features Internet WAN SettingsSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here Subnet MaskYour connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMTU PasswordService Name User NameAlternate Setup Method Default Gateway User IDGet IP by Dhcp Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Local Domain Name IP AddressDhcp Server Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Ssid Broadcast FeatureWhen to Use 11b Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11g Only Mode 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPBit 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 SettingsTroubleshooting ProblemSolution 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 Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement F5D7234-4Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union Notice101 Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Product Warranty 103 How state law relates to the warranty