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Belkin F5D7231-4P Connecting and Configuring Your Router, Welcome Screen, Progress Screen

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Connecting and Configuring Your Router

5.Click “Run Router Setup Wizard”.

Welcome Screen

The Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.

Progress Screen

Easy Install will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Each time you see the progress screen, click “Next” when you are ready to move to the next step.

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Belkin F5D7231-4P user manual Connecting and Configuring Your Router, Welcome Screen, Progress Screen

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server User ManualTable of Contents 10 Using your Router with AOL BroadbandIntroduction Here are some of the advantages of setting up aBelkin Wireless Network section1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Placement of your Wireless G RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Introduction2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless networksection 3. Cordless Phones5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL IntroductionAustralia Europe00 800 223 55 1800 666Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers Product FeaturesProduct Overview Front-Panel LED DisplayEasy Install Wizard Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP SPI FirewallIntegrated Parental Control Web Content Filter Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point125 High-Speed Mode Product OverviewPrint Server Setup Wizard System Requirements Package ContentsEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Knowing Your RouterKnowing Your Router 1. Power/Ready/Print Activity LED2. WLAN Wireless Network LED 1 2 3 4Knowing Your Router 4. WAN Status LED5. Connected LED sectiona. Resetting the Router 6. Power Jack - GRAY9. Reset Button 7. Connections to Computers LAN Ports - BLUEKnowing Your Router b. Restoring the Factory Defaults10. USB Port - PURPLE sectionModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring Your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following Ethernet USBConnecting and Configuring Your Router Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard SoftwareDO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME sectionConnecting and Configuring Your Router Welcome ScreenProgress Screen Multi-NICs Screen Examining SettingsStep 2 Hardware Setup Connecting and Configuring Your RouterConnecting and Configuring Your Router 2.2 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 continueConnecting and Configuring Your Router 3.2 User Name and Password NeededStep 3 Checking the Connection section4.1 Checking Internet 3.3 Wireless SetupStep 4 Configuring the Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router4.2 Finished Connecting and Configuring Your Routersection Before you start Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerConnecting your printer to the Router’s print server StartConfiguring and Using the USB Print Server section3. 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 Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 7. 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”section Manually installing the print server port Configuring Computers to Print to the Print ServerConfiguring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server sectionf. Click “Close” to close the window Uninstalling the print server port Configuring and Using the USB Print ServerPrinter field Using the Print ServerPrint Server Configuration Screen Print Server NameRaw TCP/IP Printing Using FTP PrintingLPR Printing FTP PrintingConfiguring and Using the USB Print Server section2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply” Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 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” windowConfiguring and Using the USB Print Server section7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number for example, “put c \example printer1” Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Connecting your Routersection Alternate Setup MethodTo Power Adapter Existing networking cable Network cable to computerStep Alternate Setup MethodSet your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server Logging into the Router10 2 5 4 Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1. Quick-Navigation Links2. Home Button 3. Internet Status Indicator4. Login/Logout Button Alternate Setup Method8. Internet Settings 6. LAN Settings7. Features 5. Help ButtonThe “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. Select A B CAlternate Setup Method StepSetting your Connection Type Alternate Setup Methodsection 1. Host Name 2. Change WAN MAC AddressAlternate Setup Method 3. ISP Gateway Address 1. IP Address2. Subnet Mask 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressSetting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifAlternate Setup Method 1. User Name 2. Password3. Service Name 4. MTU3. Host Name 2. PPTP Password1. PPTP Account Alternate Setup Method6. My Subnet Mask 4. Service IP Address5. My IP Address 7. Connection ID optional2. User Name Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User1. Select your State Alternate Setup MethodSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings 3. Password4. User Decide Login Server Manually Alternate Setup MethodConfiguring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settingssection Changing LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1. IP Address4. IP Pool Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. DHCP Server 5. Lease TimeUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Pagesection Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SSIDUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 802.11g-Only Mode Using the Wireless Mode Switch802.11g-Auto Mode 802.11g-LRS ModeUsing High-Speed Mode Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 64-Bit WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEPEncryption Keys AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP keyWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Wireless G Notebook Network Card Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Wireless G Router Wireless G Desktop Network CardC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWEP Setup 64-Bit WEP EncryptionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section 128-Bit WEP EncryptionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface For instance C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keySetting WPA-PSK no server WPA SetupChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA with radius server Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use SecurityConnecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK No Server”section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface sectionSupported Operating Systems Windows XP Professional Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box Using the Access Point Mode Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRange Extension Wireless Range Extension and BridgingWhat is a Wireless Bridge? Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceAdding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceCAREFULLY Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection 0030BD-XXXXXXUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 9. Bridging is now set upConfiguring the Firewall Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting Client IP Filters Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Setting MAC Address Filtering Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Blocking an ICMP Ping Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Utilities TabParental Control sectionRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware sectionDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The firmware update is completeChanging the Login Timeout Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address TranslationEnabling/Disabling UPnP sectionEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceYour network adapters are now configured for use with the Router Manually Configuring Computer Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP sectionManually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Computer Network Settingssection Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”section Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSManually Configuring Computer Network Settings 1. Click on the “System Preferences” iconManually Configuring Computer Network Settings Your network adapters are now configured for use with the Router6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or Highersection Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherStep 1 Creating new AOL screen names Using your Router with AOL BroadbandDirections for AOL DSL Users sectionUsing your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband section7. 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 Broadband 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”Step 2 Configuring the Router Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection Using your Router with AOL Broadband 9. Click on “Apply Changes”11. Go to Step Network Configuration Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection AOL Cable Users STEP AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Bring Your Own Access Users DirectionsAOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users AOL DSL Users STEP5. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE Using your Router with AOL Broadbandsection a Screen Name”Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband Network Configurationsection Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Solution TroubleshootingProblem Easy Install cannot find my RouterSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem sectionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Problem Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?Troubleshooting SolutionSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem Signal strength is poorSolution TroubleshootingProblem your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, selectSolution TroubleshootingProblem 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access PointTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Solution TroubleshootingProblem sectionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Solution TroubleshootingProblem sectionSolution TroubleshootingProblem Important WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from ASolution TroubleshootingProblem sectionTroubleshooting Supported Operating SystemsEnabling WPA-PSK no server ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Wireless ComparisonTechnical Support sectionUSB Print Server FAQs Q Does the print server work with Mac OS?Q What printers work with the Router’s print server functionality? section InformationFCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FORCanada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Informationsection High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server Belkin Tech Support