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Belkin F5D7231-4P user manual Knowing Your Router, Package Contents, System Requirements, section

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Knowing Your Router

Package Contents

•Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Serverr

•Quick Installation Guide

•Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

•Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

•Power Supply

•User Manual

System Requirements

•Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

•At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

•TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

•RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

•Internet browser

Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements

•A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP or a Mac computer running Mac OS 9.x or OS X

•Minimum 64MB RAM

•Internet Browser

Print Server Setup Wizard System Requirements

•A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP

•Minimum 64MB RAM

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User Manual High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server10 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Table of Contentssection Here are some of the advantages of setting up aBelkin Wireless Network IntroductionIntroduction Placement of your Wireless G RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup 1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement3. Cordless Phones 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless networksection 2. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceIntroduction 5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL1800 666 Europe00 800 223 55 AustraliaFront-Panel LED Display Product FeaturesProduct Overview Works with Both PCs and Mac ComputersSPI Firewall Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Easy Install WizardProduct Overview Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point125 High-Speed Mode Integrated Parental Control Web Content FilterKnowing Your Router Package ContentsEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Print Server Setup Wizard System Requirements1 2 3 4 1. Power/Ready/Print Activity LED2. WLAN Wireless Network LED Knowing Your Routersection 4. WAN Status LED5. Connected LED Knowing Your Router7. Connections to Computers LAN Ports - BLUE 6. Power Jack - GRAY9. Reset Button a. Resetting the Routersection b. Restoring the Factory Defaults10. USB Port - PURPLE Knowing Your RouterEthernet USB Connecting and Configuring Your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following Modem Requirementssection Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard SoftwareDO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME Connecting and Configuring Your RouterProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring Your RouterWelcome Screen Connecting and Configuring Your Router Examining SettingsStep 2 Hardware Setup Multi-NICs Screen2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router. Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer. Click “Next” to continue Connecting and Configuring Your Routersection 3.2 User Name and Password NeededStep 3 Checking the Connection Connecting and Configuring Your RouterConnecting and Configuring Your Router 3.3 Wireless SetupStep 4 Configuring the Router 4.1 Checking Internetsection 4.2 FinishedConnecting and Configuring Your Router Start Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerConnecting your printer to the Router’s print server Before you start3. On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the words “Click Here” to start the Wizard Configuring and Using the USB Print Serversection Configuring and Using the USB Print Server section Configuring and Using the USB Print Server7. The next screen that appears will allow you to test print. Click on the “Print Test Page” button. When your test page is finished printing, click “Next” Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Manually installing the print server portConfiguring Computers to Print to the Print Server f. Click “Close” to close the window Configuring and Using the USB Print Serversection Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Uninstalling the print server portPrint Server Name Using the Print ServerPrint Server Configuration Screen Printer fieldFTP Printing Using FTP PrintingLPR Printing Raw TCP/IP Printing2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply” Configuring and Using the USB Print Serversection 4. On the Windows desktop, click “StartRun” and type in “cmd” for Windows XP and 2000 or “command” for Windows 98SE and Me click “OK” to open a “Command/MS-DOS Prompt” window Configuring and Using the USB Print Server7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number for example, “put c \example printer1” Configuring and Using the USB Print Serversection Step 1 Connecting your Router Alternate Setup MethodNetwork cable to computer Alternate Setup MethodTo Power Adapter Existing networking cable sectionLogging into the Router Alternate Setup MethodSet your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server Step1. Quick-Navigation Links Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 10 2 5 4Alternate Setup Method 3. Internet Status Indicator4. Login/Logout Button 2. Home Button5. Help Button 6. LAN Settings7. Features 8. Internet SettingsStep A B CAlternate Setup Method The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider ISP. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” A on the left side of the screen. Selectsection Setting your Connection TypeAlternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 1. Host Name2. Change WAN MAC Address 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address 1. IP Address2. Subnet Mask 3. ISP Gateway AddressAlternate Setup Method Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoEYour connection type is PPPoE if 4. MTU 2. Password3. Service Name 1. User NameAlternate Setup Method 2. PPTP Password1. PPTP Account 3. Host Name7. Connection ID optional 4. Service IP Address5. My IP Address 6. My Subnet MaskAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User1. Select your State 2. User NameAlternate Setup Method 3. Password4. User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS SettingsAlternate Setup Method Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Addresssection Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Alternate Setup MethodViewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface1. IP Address Changing LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section5. Lease Time Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. DHCP Server 4. IP Poolsection Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the DHCP Client List Page Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name SSID 802.11g-LRS Mode Using the Wireless Mode Switch802.11g-Auto Mode 802.11g-Only ModeUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using High-Speed Modesection Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureProtected Mode Switch Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64-Bit WEPAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key 128-Bit WEPEncryption Keys Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless G Router Wireless G Desktop Network Card Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless G Notebook Network CardUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit keyUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption For instance C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 128-Bit WEP EncryptionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA SetupChanging the Wireless Security Settings Setting WPA-PSK no serversection Setting WPA with radius server SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use SecurityConnecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keysection Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK No Server” Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Supported Operating Systems Windows XP Professional Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point ModeUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless Range Extension and BridgingWhat is a Wireless Bridge? Range ExtensionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly0030BD-XXXXXX Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection CAREFULLY9. Bridging is now set up Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Configuring the FirewallUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Choosing an Applicationsection Setting Client IP FiltersUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filteringsection Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Blocking an ICMP Pingsection Utilities TabParental Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestarting the Router section Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configurationsection Restoring a Previous ConfigurationUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK” Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Updating the FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmwaresection Updating the Router’s FirmwareUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The firmware update is complete Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Timeout SettingUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management section Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address TranslationEnabling/Disabling UPnP Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Updatesection Manually Configuring Computer Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP Your network adapters are now configured for use with the RouterManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Manually Configuring Computer Network Settingssection Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save” Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSManually Configuring Computer Network Settings section6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” Manually Configuring Computer Network SettingsYour network adapters are now configured for use with the Router section Recommended Web Browser SettingsInternet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settingssection Using your Router with AOL BroadbandDirections for AOL DSL Users Step 1 Creating new AOL screen namesUsing your Router with AOL Broadband 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router, the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word Router. For instance “JohnSmithRouter” Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. If this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of the settings it doesn’t matter which. If this screen name is for a computer, choose the desired setting and click “Continue” Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection Step 2 Configuring the RouterUsing your Router with AOL Broadband 11. Go to Step Using your Router with AOL Broadband9. Click on “Apply Changes” section Network ConfigurationUsing your Router with AOL Broadband AOL DSL Users STEP AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Bring Your Own Access Users DirectionsAOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users AOL Cable Users STEPa Screen Name” Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection 5. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATEUsing your Router with AOL Broadband section Using your Router with AOL BroadbandNetwork Configuration Solution TroubleshootingProblem Easy Install cannot find my Router TroubleshootingProblem SolutionProblem TroubleshootingProblem Solutionsection TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution TroubleshootingProblem Solution Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?Troubleshooting ProblemProblem TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSignal strength is poor TroubleshootingProblem Solutionyour wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select TroubleshootingProblem Solution1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution TroubleshootingProblem section TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution TroubleshootingProblem section TroubleshootingProblem SolutionImportant WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A TroubleshootingProblem Solutionsection TroubleshootingProblem SolutionProblem Supported Operating SystemsEnabling WPA-PSK no server TroubleshootingProblem TroubleshootingProblem SolutionTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?section Wireless ComparisonTechnical Support TroubleshootingQ What printers work with the Router’s print server functionality? USB Print Server FAQsQ Does the print server work with Mac OS? DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR InformationFCC Statement sectionEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICsection Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyInformation Belkin Tech Support High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server