Belkin F5D7632UK4 user manual 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 Adsl Modem with Wireless G Router Table 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 RequirementsFront Panel LED IndicatorsKnowing your Router PWR Rear PanelLAN USBRestoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Positioning your Router Connecting your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Adsl Line Connecting your RouterSection Powering up your Router USB Driver Installation Connecting your Router Using Web-Based Manager Manually Configuring your RouterSetup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceQuick-Navigation Links Login/Logout ButtonHome Button Help ButtonLAN Settings Internet Status IndicatorFeatures Internet SettingsSubnet Mask Changing LAN SettingsLAN Settings IP Address IP Pool Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain NameInternet WAN Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoAManually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to Network Bridging Advanced Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your Router Routing Settings WirelessChannel and Ssid Changing the Wireless ChannelChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Security Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WEP Encryption Hex Hexadecimal Key Setting WPA SecuritySetting WPA-PSK no server Setting WPA with server Settings MAC Address Filtering Policy FirewallVirtual Servers Manually Configuring your Router Access Control Manually Configuring your Router Web Filtering Schedule Rule MAC Address Filtering DMZ is not protected from hacker attacks DMZ Demilitarized ZoneRestart Router Security LogUtilities Saving/Backup Current Settings Restore Factory DefaultsFirmware Update Restore Previous SettingsRemote Management Updating the Router’s FirmwareChanging the Login Time-Out Setting System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Enabling/Disabling UPnP Setting the Time and Time ZoneStatus Overview Ping Test Internet ConnectionConnection Status Traffic Counter Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your ComputersManually 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 Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Supported Operating Systems802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Technical Support InformationPPPoE AppendixesAppendix a Glossary Channel and Ssid PPPoADisconnect after Application Gateways Essid BroadcastEncryption URL Blocking Schedule Rule Client IP FiltersDMZ Administrator PasswordUPnP Time and Time ZoneWireless Router or Access Point Placement Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and SetupCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting TableVPI/VCI FCC Statement InformationInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Adsl Modem with Wireless G Router