Belkin F5D8233-4 user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

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 N Wireless Router” 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 your home

Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

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

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 Page Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionRevolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your N Wireless RouterRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL US 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnPIntegrated N Wireless Access Point MAC Address FilteringPackage Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Modem Status Router/Power StatusInternet Status Push Button White Connections to Wired Computers Gray Connection to Modem YellowReset Button Red Resetting the RouterIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack BlackEthernet USB Setup Assistant Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareConfirmation Screen Checking SettingsProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow Quick Installation Guide QIGLogging out of the Router Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Login/Logout Button Quick-Navigation LinksHome Button Help ButtonInternet-Status Indicator LAN SettingsInternet Settings FeaturesAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Password Service NameUser Name MTUPptp Password Service IP AddressPptp Account My IP AddressDefault Gateway My Subnet MaskSelect your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS SettingsCloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsDhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelExtension Channel 20MHz only Using the Bandwidth Switch20MHz/40MHz Auto 802.11e/WMM QoS Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode 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 an Allow Access List Setting up a Deny Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Blocking an Icmp PingRestarting 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 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup 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 FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service What the period of coverage isHow state law relates to the warranty Wireless Router