Belkin F5D9630-4 user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Router. The following is a list of features that make your Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”.

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 G+ Mimo ADSL2+ Modem Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless G Plus Mimo ADSL2+ Modem RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Router PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterFront Panel Power LED Knowing your RouterNetwork Status Display Wlan Status LED LAN Status LEDsInternet LED Back Panel DSL LineEthernet Ports Power Plug Reset ButtonConnecting and Configuring your Router Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareConnecting and Configuring your Router Section Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers TroubleshootingCongratulations Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodHome Button Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation LinksAlternate Setup Method Connection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoA Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSAlternate Setup Method Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the Dhcp Client List Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWi-FiMultimedia WMM Settings Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Channel Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid802.11g + 802.11b Using the Wireless Mode SwitchWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA-PSK Setting WPA SecuritySetting WPA-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WEP EncryptionUsing a Hexadecimal Key Wireless Bridge Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Configuring the FirewallChoosing an Application Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerSetting MAC-Address Control Setting Client IP FiltersBlocking an Icmp Ping Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZSecurity Log Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation UtilitiesRestarting the Router Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser settings Recommended Web Browser SettingsMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Troubleshooting XP WPA Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Belkin Technical SupportFCC Statement InformationModifications InformationSection Free Tech Support