Connecting and Configuring your Router | Belkin F5D8233-4 manual

Connecting and Configuring your Router

Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software

A.Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.

Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer.

B.Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to run the Setup Assistant. Follow the

instructions there.

IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.

Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant.

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Belkin F5D8233-4 user manual Connecting and Configuring your Router, Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software

Contents

Wireless Router Page Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network Introduction Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Router Placement Placement of your N Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Cordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL US 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnP Integrated N Wireless Access Point MAC Address Filtering Package Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System Requirements Wired-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWireless-Computer Status Internet Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Push Button White Connections to Wired Computers Gray Connection to Modem Yellow Reset Button Red Resetting the RouterIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack Black Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterEthernet USB Setup Assistant Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Progress Screen Checking SettingsConfirmation Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow Quick Installation Guide QIG Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Login/Logout Button Quick-Navigation LinksHome Button Help Button Internet-Status Indicator LAN SettingsInternet Settings Features Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Password Service NameUser Name MTU Pptp Password Service IP AddressPptp Account My IP Address Default Gateway My Subnet Mask Select your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Dhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Extension Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch 20MHz/40MHz Auto Using the Bandwidth Switch20MHz only Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch802.11e/WMM QoS Switch WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access List Setting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Utilities Blocking an Icmp Ping Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the Router Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of Firmware Downloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnP Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Section Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setup Assistant cannot find my Router TroubleshootingSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting XP WPA What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Modifications Canada-Industry Canada IC What will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service What the period of coverage is How state law relates to the warranty Wireless Router