Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Knowing your Router

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Knowing your Router

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A. Broadband Download Speedometer

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection.. The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the N+ since being activated..

B. Wireless Security

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection.. The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the N+ since being activated..

Off

Wireless security is off

 

 

Blinking Blue

WPS handshaking in process

 

 

Solid Blue

Wireless security is on

 

 

C. WPS Push Button

This button is set aside for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.. Refer to the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section for more details..

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D. Wireless-Computer Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Wireless computer is not present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Wireless computer is connected

 

 

 

 

to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

 

 

Problem with wireless computer

 

 

 

 

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Wired-Computer Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Wired computer is not present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Wired computer is connected to

 

 

 

 

the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

 

 

Problem with wired computer

 

 

 

 

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. USB Port Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

No device is plugged into the

 

 

 

 

USB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing Blue

 

 

Data is being read/written to the

 

 

 

 

storage device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing Amber

 

 

Unsupported device is plugged

 

 

 

 

into the USB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Storage device is plugged in and

 

 

 

 

ready to be accessed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents + Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your N+ Wireless RouterRevolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Modem Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Internet StatusResetting the Router Connections to Wired ComputersReset Button Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Router Modem RequirementsConnecting and Configuring your Router Hardware ConnectionsSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select Country Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Configuring the Router Requesting Internet Account Info if neededChecking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other ComputersCongratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Logging into the Router Alternate Setup MethodHardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Logging out of the RouterAlternate Setup Method Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceHelp Button Internet-Status IndicatorHome Button LanguageInternet Settings LAN SettingsWlan Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Service Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEPassword User NameAlternate Setup Method Default Gateway Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountUser Decide Login Server Manually Select your StateSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings Dhcp Server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidExtension Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch OffProtected Mode Switch Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoSChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupManual Configuration Method Push Button Configuration PBC MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal KeySecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Access Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientSecurity Log Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration 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 Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnPEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the InternetCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Technical Support InformationFCC Statement Modifications InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICInformation Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty Belkin Tech Support