Belkin F5D8235-4 manual

Connecting and Configuring your Router

Table of Contents

sections

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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..

N+ Wireless Router

13

Image 15

Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software

Contents

+ Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network Introduction Placement of your N+ Wireless RouterRevolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Important Factors for Placement and Setup Router Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Product Overview Product Features Product Overview Package Contents Knowing your RouterSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Internet Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Modem Status Ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired ComputersReset Button Resetting the Router Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select Country Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Troubleshooting Congratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Logging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodHardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Logging into the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Alternate Setup Method Language Internet-Status IndicatorHome Button Help Button Version Info LAN SettingsWlan Settings Internet Settings Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host Name IP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address User Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEPassword Service Name Alternate Setup Method Pptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Default Gateway Select your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Lease Time Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp Server Viewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Off Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Extension Channel 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security Settings Push Button Configuration PBC Method Manual Configuration MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting WEP Encryption Security options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Access Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNS Blocking an Icmp Ping Security LogUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the Firmware Downloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settings Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Information Technical SupportFCC Statement Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support How state law relates to the warranty