Belkin F5D8233-4 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1.	Introduction	1
	Advantages of a Wireless Network	1
	Placement of your N Wireless Router	3
2.	Product Overview	7
	Product Features	7
3.	Knowing your Router	10
	Package Contents	10
	System Requirements	10
	Setup Assistant Software System Requirements	10
4.	Connecting and Configuring your Router	15
5.	Alternate Setup Method	23
6.	Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface	38
	Changing LAN Settings	39
	Viewing the DHCP Client List Page	41
	Configuring the Wireless Network Settings	41
	Setting WPA Security	48
	Setting WEP Encryption	50
	Using the Access Point Mode	52
	Setting MAC Address Control	53
	Configuring the Firewall	55
	Using Dynamic DNS	59
	Utilities	60
	Restarting the Router	61
	Updating the Firmware	66
7.	Manually Configuring Network Settings	74
8.	Recommended Web Browser Settings	79
9.	Troubleshooting	81
10.	Information	97

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Contents Wireless Router Page Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkRevolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Placement of your N Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL US 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext Product Overview Universal Plug and Play UPnP Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Setup AssistantMAC Address Filtering Integrated N Wireless Access PointSystem Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterWireless Security Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Router/Power Status Modem StatusInternet Status Connection to Modem Yellow Push Button White Connections to Wired Computers GrayPower Jack Black Reset Button RedResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Router Ethernet USB Setup AssistantModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Connecting and Configuring your RouterChecking Settings Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow Quick Installation Guide QIG Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Help Button Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonFeatures Internet-Status IndicatorLAN Settings Internet SettingsAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE MTU PasswordService Name User NameMy IP Address Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountMy Subnet Mask Default GatewaySelect your State Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings User Decide Login Server ManuallyConfiguring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLocal Domain Name Dhcp ServerIP Pool Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode SwitchExtension Channel Using the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz only20MHz/40MHz Auto Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch 802.11e/WMM QoS SwitchChanging the Wireless Security Settings WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up a Deny Access List Setting up an Allow Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping UtilitiesRestarting 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 Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting XP WPA What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Information FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsWhat the period of coverage is What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty Wireless Router