Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Knowing your Router, Package Contents, System Requirements

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Knowing your Router

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Package Contents

•Belkin N+ Wireless Router

•Quick Installation Guide

•Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

•RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

•Power Supply

•User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

•Network Status Display Guide

•Wireless Security Setup Guide

System Requirements

•Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

•At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

•TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

•RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

•Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements (including Storage Manager)

•A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or Mac OS® X v10..x

•Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM

•Internet browser

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop.. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility.. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status..

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Contents + Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkRevolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Placement of your N+ Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionRouter 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 Wireless Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet StatusReset Button Connections to Wired ComputersResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsModem 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 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Alternate Setup MethodHome Button Internet-Status IndicatorHelp Button LanguageWlan Settings LAN SettingsInternet Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Password Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEService Name User NameAlternate Setup Method Service IP Address Pptp PasswordDefault Gateway Pptp AccountSelect 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 IP Pool Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDhcp Server Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelExtension Channel OffUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Using the Bandwidth SwitchProtected Mode Switch 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoSUsing 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 or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/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 Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICInformation Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support How state law relates to the warranty