Belkin F5D9230-4 user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize 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 Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

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

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

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin 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 – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple

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

Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let 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 Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your Wireless G Plus Mimo RouterWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Overview Product FeaturesBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnPMAC Address Filtering Integrated G Plus Mimo Wireless Access PointProduct Overview Setup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsKnowing your Router Wireless Network LEDWired Computer Status LEDs Internet/Connected LED Power/Ready LEDModem/WAN Status LED Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Power Jack BlackRear Panel Connection to Modem Modem Port YellowResetting the Router Reset ButtonRestoring the Factory Defaults Push Button WhiteModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterEthernet USB Setup Assistant Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Connecting and Configuring your RouterConfirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking SettingsVerifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless NetworkRequesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connectio n Congratulations Connecting and Configuring your Router Troubleshooting Connecting computers wirelessly Optional Assistance Connecting Other ComputersConnecting computers with wired cables Congratulations Connecting your Gateway Router Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method Logging out of the Router Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet Status IndicatorQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonLAN Settings Login/Logout ButtonFeatures Internet SettingsAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressYour connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEService Name PasswordUser Name MTUPptp Account Pptp PasswordServer IP Address My IP AddressConnection ID optional Select your State User Decide Login Server ManuallySetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid 802.11g only Using the Wireless Mode Switch802.11g & 802.11b OffAuto Channel Selection Feature and Changing the Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSKUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA-PSK Setting WPA SecuritySetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting up an Allow Access List Setting MAC Address ControlSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server 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 Restarting the Router UtilitiesRestarting 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 Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the 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 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsSetting the Time and Time Zone Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsSection Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Solution TroubleshootingProblem 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 FCC Statement InformationEurope-European Union Notice InformationHow to get service Router