Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Connecting and Configuring your Router, Hardware Connections

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

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1.Find the cable connecting your modem and computer*.. Unplug it from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the Belkin Router..

2.Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray port on the Router.. Plug the other end into a network (Ethernet) port on your computer..

3.Plug the power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router.. As the Router wakes up, lights will come on; recheck your connections if the “Wired” and “Router” lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds..

4.Rotate the antennas up..

5.Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer.. The Setup Wizard should appear automatically.. If it doesn’t, open the CD in My Computer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac OS X) and double-click the “Router Setup” icon..

*If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the modem and old router.. Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the yellow port on the new router..

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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 IntroductionCordless Phones Router PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features Product OverviewProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router 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 AddressISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask 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 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 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 SetupRouter PIN Push Button Configuration PBC MethodManual Configuration Method Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal KeySecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server 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 ClientUtilities Blocking an Icmp PingSecurity Log 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 cannot find my Router TroubleshootingSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start 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?FCC Statement InformationTechnical Support 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