Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Belkin Docking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sha...
Page 3 - Thank You; for purchasing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway; Introduction
Thank You for purchasing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. In minutes you will be able to network your computerstogether and share your Internet connection. The following is a listof features that make your new Router an ideal solution for yourhome or small office. Key Features: NAT Firewa...
Page 4 - Web-Based User Interface
Introduction 2 Web-Based User Interface Setting up the Router’s functions is done through your webbrowser. You can do this easily without having to installadditional software onto the computer. There are no disks toinstall or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changesand perform setup func...
Page 5 - Product Descriptions; Provide information about the network
Product Descriptions 3 ready B E L K I N DC input 1 2 3 4 WA N reset Port Activity/Status Lights Provide information about the network Power Light Indicates the power is on or off RESET Button Powers ON/OFF the routerwithout losing your settings. LAN Ports Connect your PCs to these ports WAN Port Co...
Page 6 - Front Panel; Power LED; Port Activity/Status Lights
Product Descriptions Front Panel Power LED –When lit, this light indicates that the unit is receiving power WAN Link Status • GREEN - indicates that there is an active connection with the Cable or DSL modem. If this light is off, the link is not established. • FLASHING GREEN – When the WAN link stat...
Page 7 - Belkin Docking Options; The Belkin Docking Ring
Belkin Docking Options 5 The Belkin Docking Ring Belkin has designed the Router to link together with other Belkinnetworking products through the unique docking ring on the side ofmodule. It will fit into the mating ring of another Belkin networkproduct such as the 5- or 8-Port Switch. Simply place ...
Page 8 - Sharing Your Internet Connection Is Done In 4 Easy Steps; Set up your computers for networking
Sharing Your Internet Connection Is Done In 4 Easy Steps 6 Step 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider (ISP)and your network Step 2: Connect your computers to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSLGateway Router (the Router) Step 3: Set up your computers for networking Step 4: Configure the...
Page 10 - Setup Worksheet; Static; If your IP address is static, you need the following information:; Yes; If your provider uses PPPoE, you need the following information:
Step 1 8 Setup Worksheet My IP Address is: Static Dynamic If your IP address is static, you need the following information: Static IP address: Assigned by your provider Subnet Mask: Assigned by your provider Gateway: Assigned by your provider My provider binds my Yes No connection to a MAC address M...
Page 12 - This window will provide you with the Adapter Address (known; Write your IP Configuration settings here:
Step 1 10 7. This window will provide you with the Adapter Address (known as the MAC address), the IP Address, host name (if any), and othernetwork settings. Carefully write this information in the tablebelow, as you may need it later for setting up the Gateway Router.For further explanation of what...
Page 14 - Note: It does not matter which LAN ports you connect your other
Step 2 12 2. Connect a network cable between each of your PCs and theGateway Router Plug a Network cable into the Ethernet port on each of the other PCsand then to one of the ports on the rear of the Gateway Routerlabeled LAN. Note: It does not matter which LAN ports you connect your other PCs to, b...
Page 16 - STEP 3: Setup your computers for networking; Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software; Windows will install the software onto your PC. Follow the; Configuring Your Computers Using Belkin NetSetup
Step 3 STEP 3: Setup your computers for networking For each computer, you connect to the Router you must make thecorrect network settings. Belkin has simplified this process byproviding you with the Belkin SOHO Networking software toconfigure your computers. Follow the steps below to install thissof...
Page 23 - Verify That Your Computers are Networked; You should see an icon in the Network Neighborhood window
Step 3 21 Verify That Your Computers are Networked Once you have set up all of your computers, you can check to see ifthey are all "networked" together. 1. Starting with any computer, Double-Click on "Network Neighborhood" on the desktop. 2. You should see an icon in the Network Neig...
Page 25 - Accessing the Web-Based Setup Utility; The Router’s initial setup will appear.
Step 4 23 Accessing the Web-Based Setup Utility 1. Using the computer that was originally connected directly to the Cable/DSL modem, launch your browser. Note: You can access thesetup utility from any computer on the network, however, use theoriginal computer for this procedure at this time. 2. In t...
Page 28 - If your ISP uses Static IP addressing, follow this procedure.
Step 4 26 Configuring Your Router if Your Provider Uses Static IP Addressing If your ISP uses Static IP addressing, follow this procedure. 1. Click on "Initial Setup". The following screen will appear:
Page 31 - Configuring Your Router if Your Provider Uses PPPoE.; If your ISP uses PPPoE, follow this procedure.
Step 4 29 Configuring Your Router if Your Provider Uses PPPoE. If your ISP uses PPPoE, follow this procedure. 1. Click on "Initial Setup". The following screen will appear:
Page 36 - Client Filter Settings
34 Step 4 Client Filter Settings Click on "LAN Client Restrictions". The Belkin Gateway Router can be configured to restrict Internet access to computers at specific daysand times.
Page 40 - Update Firmware
38 Step 4 Update Firmware Belkin is constantly working toward improving the overallfunctionality of the Router and will from time to time offer firmwareupdates. Firmware updates can be downloaded from the Belkinwebsite. Click "Firmware Update" to check for the latest version of firmware.
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; Accessing the Router setup; Problem Possible
39 Troubleshooting I cannot access the web-basedRouter setup utility when typingthe correct address: 192.168.2.1 1. Accessing the Router setup utility can take up to 15seconds. Be sure that you wait long enough. 2. Check the connection between the PC and theRouter making sure that thenetwork cable i...
Page 42 - Check the connection
40 Troubleshooting The WAN link LED is not on or Icannot connect to the Cable orDSL modem. My connection type is Static IPAddress. I cannot connect to the Internet. 1. Check the connection between the Gateway Routerand the Cable or DSL modem.Make sure the network cablefrom the Cable or DSL modemis c...
Page 43 - Make sure your computers
Troubleshooting My connection type is Dynamic IP Address. I cannot connect tothe Internet. My connection type is PPPoE. Icannot connect to the Internet. 1. Make sure your computers are correctly configured and all network cables are properly connected. 2. Make sure the cable or DSL line is properly ...
Page 44 - Make sure the coaxial cable
42 Troubleshooting My connection type is PPPoE. Icannot connect to the Internet. 3. Make sure the coaxial cable or DSL line is properlyattached on your Cable or DSL modem. Refer the manual of your modem toverify it works normally. 4. Make sure the network cable between modem and theRouter is well co...
Page 45 - Glossary of Terms
43 Glossary of Terms DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer onyour home network. DNS Server Address - DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such asbelkin.com) an...
Page 47 - Product Specifications; Browser
Product Specifications 45 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D5230-4 Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN), 100Base-T Ethernet (LAN) IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE802.1p Priority Queue ANS/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocol: CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, PPPoE, AND DHCP (client...