Belkin F5D9230-4 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers, Connecting computers wirelessly

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers

This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.

At this point, your Router is set up and working properly. It is now time to connect your other computers.

Connecting computers wirelessly

Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network. If you still need to install those adapters, do this now. Then follow their instructions on how to connect. When you do so, look for your network: John’s Home Wi-Fi.

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Contents Router Page Table of Contents Page Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement Placement of your Wireless G Plus Mimo RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Features Product OverviewSetup Assistant Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Universal Plug and Play UPnPIntegrated G Plus Mimo Wireless Access Point Product OverviewMAC Address Filtering Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsWireless Network LED Wired Computer Status LEDsKnowing your Router Power/Ready LED Modem/WAN Status LEDInternet/Connected LED Rear Panel Power Jack BlackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Connection to Modem Modem Port YellowRestoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Push Button WhiteConnecting and Configuring your Router Ethernet USB Setup AssistantModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareConfirmation Screen Checking Settings Progress ScreenNaming your Wireless Network Verifying Hardware ConnectionsRequesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connectio n Congratulations Connecting and Configuring your Router Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Connecting computers wirelesslyConnecting computers with wired cables Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Connecting your Gateway RouterAlternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the RouterQuick-Navigation Links Internet Status IndicatorUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Home ButtonFeatures Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings Internet SettingsAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifUser Name PasswordService Name MTUServer IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account My IP AddressConnection ID optional User Decide Login Server Manually Select your StateSetting 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 Viewing the LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsLease Time Dhcp ServerIP Pool Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid 802.11g & 802.11b Using the Wireless Mode Switch802.11g only OffChanging the Wireless Channel Auto Channel Selection Feature and Changing the ChannelUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Security SettingsUsing Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK WPA2 RequirementsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSKSetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Blocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the RouterRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSSection Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000 or XP Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherSection Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Troubleshooting 103 Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly 105 Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings 108 Do Belkin products support WPA? Supported Operating Systems Wireless Comparison Chart 112 Information FCC StatementInformation Europe-European Union NoticeHow to get service Router