Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless 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

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

 

your home

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

Share a USB storage device (not included) within your network

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 Easy Installation Wizard 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 + Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your N+ Wireless RouterRevolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkProduct Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview Package Contents Knowing your RouterSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Internet Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Modem StatusIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired ComputersReset Button Resetting the RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterHardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select CountryProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the RouterChecking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers TroubleshootingCongratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Logging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodHardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Alternate Setup MethodLanguage Internet-Status IndicatorHome Button Help ButtonVersion Info LAN SettingsWlan Settings Internet SettingsSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address User Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEPassword Service NameAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Default GatewaySelect your State User Decide Login Server ManuallySetting 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 Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Lease Time Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp ServerViewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsOff Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Extension Channel802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsPush Button Configuration PBC Method Manual Configuration MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting WEP EncryptionSecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Access Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping Security LogUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration 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 Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsTroubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet TroubleshootingCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartInformation Technical SupportFCC Statement Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsInformation Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support How state law relates to the warranty