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Belkin F5D7231-4P user manual Downloading a New Version of Firmware

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Downloading a New Version of Firmware

If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following.

1.To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.

2.A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. Note: We suggest saving this to your desktop to locate the file easily. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.

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Belkin F5D7231-4P user manual Downloading a New Version of Firmware, Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server User ManualTable of Contents 10 Using your Router with AOL BroadbandHere are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless NetworkIntroduction sectionPlacement of your Wireless G Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Introduction4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network section2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 3. Cordless Phones5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL IntroductionEurope 00 800 223 55Australia 1800 666Product Features Product OverviewWorks with Both PCs and Mac Computers Front-Panel LED DisplayIntegrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCPEasy Install Wizard SPI FirewallIntegrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 125 High-Speed ModeIntegrated Parental Control Web Content Filter Product OverviewPackage Contents Easy Install Wizard Software System RequirementsPrint Server Setup Wizard System Requirements Knowing Your Router1. Power/Ready/Print Activity LED 2. WLAN Wireless Network LEDKnowing Your Router 1 2 3 44. WAN Status LED 5. Connected LEDKnowing Your Router section6. Power Jack - GRAY 9. Reset Buttona. Resetting the Router 7. Connections to Computers LAN Ports - BLUEb. Restoring the Factory Defaults 10. USB Port - PURPLEKnowing Your Router sectionConnecting and Configuring Your Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the followingModem Requirements Ethernet USBStep 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIMEConnecting and Configuring Your Router sectionConnecting and Configuring Your Router Welcome ScreenProgress Screen Examining Settings Step 2 Hardware SetupMulti-NICs Screen 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 continue3.2 User Name and Password Needed Step 3 Checking the ConnectionConnecting and Configuring Your Router section3.3 Wireless Setup Step 4 Configuring the Router4.1 Checking Internet Connecting and Configuring Your Router4.2 Finished Connecting and Configuring Your Routersection Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Connecting your printer to the Router’s print serverBefore you start 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 ServerUsing the Print Server Print Server Configuration ScreenPrinter field Print Server NameUsing FTP Printing LPR PrintingRaw TCP/IP 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 RouterAlternate Setup Method To Power Adapter Existing networking cablesection Network cable to computerAlternate Setup Method Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP ServerStep Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface10 2 5 4 1. Quick-Navigation Links3. Internet Status Indicator 4. Login/Logout Button2. Home Button Alternate Setup Method6. LAN Settings 7. Features8. Internet Settings 5. Help ButtonA B C Alternate Setup MethodThe “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 StepSetting your Connection Type Alternate Setup Methodsection 1. Host Name 2. Change WAN MAC AddressAlternate Setup Method 1. IP Address 2. Subnet Mask3. ISP Gateway Address 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressSetting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifAlternate Setup Method 2. Password 3. Service Name1. User Name 4. MTU2. PPTP Password 1. PPTP Account3. Host Name Alternate Setup Method4. Service IP Address 5. My IP Address6. My Subnet Mask 7. Connection ID optionalSetting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User 1. Select your State2. User Name Alternate Setup Method3. Password 4. User Decide Login Server ManuallySetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Alternate Setup MethodConfiguring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Alternate Setup MethodCloning your MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC AddressAlternate Setup Method sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection 1. IP AddressUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. DHCP Server4. IP Pool 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 Using the Wireless Mode Switch 802.11g-Auto Mode802.11g-Only 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 Securing your Wi-Fi Network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy64-Bit WEP Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface128-Bit WEP Encryption KeysUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP keyWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Sharing the Same Network Keys Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWireless G Notebook Network Card Wireless G Router Wireless G Desktop Network CardUsing a Hexadecimal Key AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWEP Setup 64-Bit WEP EncryptionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEP Encryption Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection For instance C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyWPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WPA-PSK no server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA with radius server Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use Security Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a64-bit or 128-bit WEP key 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 InterfaceWireless Range Extension and Bridging What is a Wireless Bridge?Range Extension Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceAdding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface sectionCAREFULLY 0030BD-XXXXXXUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 9. Bridging is now set upConfiguring the Firewall Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interfacesection Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application 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 InterfaceUtilities Tab Parental ControlUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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”Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Timeout Setting Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnPUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface sectionEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceManually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XPYour network adapters are now configured for use with the Router 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”Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Computer Network Settingssection 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 HigherUsing your Router with AOL Broadband Directions for AOL DSL UsersStep 1 Creating new AOL screen names 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 or AOL BYOA Bring Your Own Access Users Directions AOL Cable or AOL BYOA UsersAOL Cable Users STEP AOL DSL Users STEPUsing your Router with AOL Broadband section5. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband Network Configurationsection Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Easy Install cannot find my RouterTroubleshooting ProblemSolution ProblemTroubleshooting ProblemSolution sectionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results? TroubleshootingProblem SolutionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution ProblemTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting ProblemSolution your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, selectTroubleshooting ProblemSolution 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access PointTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting ProblemSolution sectionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting ProblemSolution sectionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Important WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from ATroubleshooting ProblemSolution sectionSupported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting ProblemTroubleshooting ProblemSolution ProblemWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? TroubleshootingWireless Comparison Technical SupportTroubleshooting sectionUSB Print Server FAQs Q Does the print server work with Mac OS?Q What printers work with the Router’s print server functionality? Information FCC Statementsection DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FORInformation ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC 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