Belkin F5D7230AU4P - Manuals

3 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include: • ...

5 4 Introduction 5 4 Introduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless c...

5 Introduction Introduction 5 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 180...

7 6 Product Overview 7 6 Product Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Inter net connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works w...

7 Product Overview 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attac...

9 8 Product Overview 9 8 Knowing Your Router NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. The Print Server Setup Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Wireless...

9 Knowing Your Router 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Package Contents • Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual System Requirements ...

13 12 Knowing Your Router 13 12 Knowing Your Router 6. Power Jack - GREY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking port...

13 Knowing Your Router 13 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes s...

15 14 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 15 14 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin Wireless 802.11g Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable (for connec...

15 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 15 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alter nate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows ...

17 16 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 17 16 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 co...

17 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Inter net. When the Wizard is finished examining your computer, ...

19 18 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 19 18 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Step 2 Hardware Setup The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 2.1 This step instructs you to locate the ...

19 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install software on your computer’s screen for more details. Click “Next” to co...

21 20 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 21 20 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customise your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this s...

21 Connecting and Configuring Your Router 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4.2 Finished When the Inter net connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be SOLID, indicating that the Router is now connected to the ...

23 22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Connecting your printer to the Router’s print server Please closely follow the directions to set up your printer. Before you start Install the printer’s drivers and software on each computer from which ...

23 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the words “Click Here” to start the Wizard. 4. The first screen of the Wizard appears. Be sure that you have installed your printer’s d...

25 24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 5. Next, make sure the Router is ON. Make sure the printer is ON. Plug in the USB cable that is connected to the printer to the USB port on the rear of the Router. The USB port on the Router is color-co...

25 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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”. 8. You are now finished setting up your computer to prin...

27 26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Manually installing the print server port Advanced users can manually install the Belkin Printer Port without using the Wizard. To do this, from the Installer menu, click “Install Printer Port Only” to ...

29 28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Uninstalling the print server port1. In Windows, select the printer’s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Por...

29 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Using the Print Server Print Server Configuration Screen For proper operation of the Print Server, install the printer’s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print. The Belkin Print Server ...

31 30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server LPR Printing (3) The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the main printing method. Raw TCP/IP Printing (4) This feature allows clients to print to the Print Server using the standard TCP/IP printer port bui...

31 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”. 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file. After naming the file, click “OK”. A fi...

33 32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” 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” window. 5. At the prompt, typ...

33 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number (for example, “put c:\example printer1”). 8. The file will be sent to the Print Server. When the transfer is co...

35 34 Alternate Setup Method 35 34 Alternate Setup Method The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can ...

35 Alternate Setup Method 35 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1.5 Tur n your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Note: Your Router may have ports in different locations than depicted in the illustration above. 1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, ...

37 36 Alternate Setup Method 37 36 Alternate Setup Method Step 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions. Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Usi...

37 Alternate Setup Method 37 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged...

39 38 Alternate Setup Method 39 38 Alternate Setup Method 2. Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status...

39 Alternate Setup Method 39 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5. Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page. 6. LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Are...

41 40 Alternate Setup Method 41 40 Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The “Inter net/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Inter net Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to vir...

41 Alternate Setup Method 41 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting your Connection Type From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . (...

43 42 Alternate Setup Method 43 42 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the ...

43 Alternate Setup Method 43 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet ma...

45 44 Alternate Setup Method 45 44 Alternate Setup Method Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Inter net, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Inter net connection in your...

47 46 Alternate Setup Method 47 46 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. Th...

47 Alternate Setup Method 47 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 6. My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here. 7. Connection ID (op...

49 48 Alternate Setup Method 49 48 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond Cable User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Note: Your user name should be the same as your email add...

49 Alternate Setup Method 49 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Select your State Select your state from the drop-down menu (1) . The “Login Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP address. If for some reason this address does not match the address that Telstra has given, you ca...

51 50 Alternate Setup Method 51 50 Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locator (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not...

51 Alternate Setup Method 51 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your Inter net Service Provider may record the MAC address ...

53 52 Alternate Setup Method 53 52 Alternate Setup Method (1) (2) (3) Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1) . Click “Apply Changes” (3) . ...

55 54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 55 54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Inter net browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press th...

55 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 55 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “19...

57 56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 57 56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can b...

57 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 57 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the c...

59 58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 59 58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating cha...

59 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 59 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “802.11g-Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are explained below. 802.11g-Auto Mode In this mode...

61 60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 61 60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using Turbo Mode The Router supports Frame Bursting mode. Selecting “Frame Bursting” will result in all devices capable of Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients not capabl...

61 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 61 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States and Australia, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channe...

63 62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 63 62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your netwo...

63 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 63 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximise the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home offi...

65 64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 65 64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional...

65 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 65 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equ...

67 66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 67 66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security tur ned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices ...

67 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 67 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers.For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit ...

69 68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 69 68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in...

69 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 69 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 128-Bit WEP EncryptionNote to Mac® users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the ne...

71 70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 71 70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired E...

71 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 71 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this...

73 72 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 73 72 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Network Cards to Use Security Please Note: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless 802.11g Network Cards t...

73 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 73 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA-PSK (no server)1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view an...

75 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 75 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft ...

77 76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 77 76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1. Under Windows XP, click “Start &...

79 78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 79 78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat ...

79 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 79 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wireless Range Extension and Bridging Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only: F5D7230au4P Wireless 802.11g Router with Built-In USB Print Server F5D7231au4 High-Speed Mode Wire...

81 80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 81 80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires. Connec...

81 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 81 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access Point Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC...

83 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 83 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:• IP Spoofing• SYN flood• Land Attack• UDP flooding• Ping of De...

85 84 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 85 84 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other appl...

85 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 85 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of co...

87 86 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 87 86 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network...

89 88 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 89 88 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker...

89 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 89 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.

91 90 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 91 90 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settin...

91 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 91 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of th...

93 92 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 93 92 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is r...

93 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 93 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configur...

95 94 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 95 94 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second coun...

95 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 95 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Updating the Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist. When Belkin releases new firm...

97 96 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 97 96 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 o...

97 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 97 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Updating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded...

99 98 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 99 98 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. Yo...

99 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 99 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router. Setting or...

101 100 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 101 100 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronise the system clock to the global Internet. T...

101 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 101 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD . Netw...

103 102 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 103 102 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s a...

103 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 103 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Star...

105 104 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 105 104 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for ...

105 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 105 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Inter ...

107 106 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 107 106 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for u...

107 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 107 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 3. Select “Built-in Ether net” (2) next to “Show” in t...

109 108 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 109 108 Recommended Web Browser Settings 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it ...

109 Recommended Web Browser Settings 109 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Inter net or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s settings to the r...

111 110 Recommended Web Browser Settings 111 110 Recommended Web Browser Settings 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Int...

111 Recommended Web Browser Settings 111 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the I...

113 Troubleshooting 113 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Problem: Easy Install cannot find my Router Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router...

117 116 Troubleshooting 117 116 Troubleshooting • You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP” If you are still unable to access the Inter net after ve...

117 Troubleshooting 117 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Problem: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly Solution: If you are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin Router...

119 118 Troubleshooting 119 118 Troubleshooting Problem: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly, but my network name is listed Solution: If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network n...

119 Troubleshooting 119 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page. If you are ...

121 120 Troubleshooting 121 120 Troubleshooting your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Ra...

121 Troubleshooting 121 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Solution 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wi...

123 Troubleshooting 123 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For example: C3030FAF4BB2C3...

127 126 Troubleshooting 127 126 Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses. For instance if the key is “Smi...

127 Troubleshooting 127 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Solution: Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen. The Advanced butto...

129 128 Troubleshooting 129 128 Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network. Solution: For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Network Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled so...

131 130 Troubleshooting 131 130 Troubleshooting 2. Both wired and wireless computers: Make sure that the network card’s TCP/IP settings are set to obtain an IP address automatically. See the Router’s manual for tips on checking and changing your settings. If the IP address assigned to the computer’s...

131 Troubleshooting 131 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wireless Comparison Wireless Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band Common household devi...

133 132 USB Print Server FAQs 133 132 USB Print Server FAQs Q: Does the print server work with Mac OS?A: No. Printing is only supported for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. Q: What printers work with the Router’s print server functionality?A: For the latest printer compatibility list, check http://we...

133 Information 133 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product ...