Belkin F5D7632uk4v3000 Benefits of a Home Network, Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network

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Introduction

Benefits of a Home Network

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 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 Designed to Meet ADSL2+ Specification Adsl Modem with Wireless G RouterTable of Contents Introduction Product FeaturesBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access PointNAT IP Address Sharing SPI FirewallBenefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkInternet Connection Settings Package ContentsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsKnowing your Router Power LEDFront Panel LAN Status LEDsInternet LED Wlan Status LEDReset Button Power PlugResetting the Router Restoring the Factory DefaultsPositioning your Router Connecting your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Adsl Line Powering up your Router Connecting your RouterRunning the Setup Wizard Connecting your Router Ssid = Belkin54g Wireless Channel = Auto Connecting your Router Understanding the Web-Based User Interface Manually Configuring your RouterQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonInternet Status Indicator Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings FeaturesSubnet Mask Changing LAN SettingsIP Address IP Pool Dhcp ServerInternet WAN Dhcp Client ListLease Time Local Domain NameConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your Router Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoADefault Route DNS Domain Name Server SettingsUsing Ddns Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client WirelessChannel and Ssid Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidUsing the Essid Broadcast Feature Changing the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode SwitchWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption/Security Bit WEPEncryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA2 Requirements WPA-PSK no serverWPA with 802.1x radius server Sharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal KeyWEP Setup WPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WPA/WPA2 with radius server Settings Setting WPA/WPA2-PSK no serverManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Manually Configuring your Router What is a Wireless Bridge? Wireless Range Extension and BridgingAdding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Please be Sure to Follow the Steps below Carefully Manually Configuring your Router Firewall Choosing an Application Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerVirtual Servers Client IP Filters Access ControlClick OK and then click Apply Changes to save your settings Schedule Rule URL BlockingManually Configuring your Router Setting MAC Address Filtering DMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp Ping Restart Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationUtilities Saving/Backup Current Settings Restore Factory DefaultsConfiguration is now saved Updating Firmware Restore Previous SettingsDownloading a New Version of Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareUpdating the Router’s Firmware Setting or Changing the Administrator Password System SettingsSetting the Time and Time Zone Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address TranslationEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Solution TroubleshootingProblem Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Download the latest driver at Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Speed Wireless Comparison ChartBelkin Technical Support Technical Support InformationPPPoE routing mode, for multiple PCs AppendixesAppendix a Glossary Channel and Ssid PPPoA routing mode, for multiple PCsDisconnect after Encryption Essid BroadcastDMZ Remote Management Administrator PasswordTime and Time Zone UPnP Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and SetupWireless Router or Access Point Placement Cordless Phones Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting Table VPI/VCI Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Europe-European Union Notice ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty 107 Belkin GmbH