Page 2 - Table of Contents; ct
Table of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Introduction
Table of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router) with Built-In USB Print Server. Below are two short sections, one discusses the benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order to m...
Page 4 - Placement of your Wireless G Router; Important Factors for Placement and Setup; While some of the items listed below can affect network; Wireless Router or Access Point Placement; • Ensure that your Wireless Router’s or Access Point’s
2 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 Placement of your Wireless G Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating ra...
Page 5 - Avoid Obstacles and Interference; • Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or; Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network
2 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 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:...
Page 6 - • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to
4 Introduction Introduction 5 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking prod...
Page 7 - or call Belkin Technical Support at:
4 Introduction Introduction 5 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 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: ...
Page 8 - Product Features; Product Overview
6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 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 G Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with...
Page 9 - SPI Firewall
6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 se ct io n 13 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 Attack, TCP Null Sc...
Page 10 - Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me,; Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point
8 Product Overview Knowing Your Router 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 a...
Page 11 - Package Contents
8 Product Overview Knowing Your Router 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Package Contents • Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Serverr • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • U...
Page 14 - Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.; a. Resetting the Router
12 Knowing Your Router Knowing Your Router 13 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6. Power Jack - GRAY 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 au...
Page 15 - b. Restoring the Factory Defaults
12 Knowing Your Router Knowing Your Router 13 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Powe...
Page 17 - DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.
14 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 15 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 usi...
Page 18 - Click “Run Router Setup Wizard”.; Welcome Screen
16 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 yo...
Page 19 - Examining Settings; This step instructs you to locate
16 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Wi...
Page 21 - Step 3 Checking the Connection; Once you have completed; User Name and Password Needed
18 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Step 3 Checking the Connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type of I...
Page 22 - This Step Is Optional.; Click “Next” if; Step 4 Configuring the Router
20 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the ste...
Page 23 - You have finished installing your new Belkin Router.
20 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Connecting and Configuring Your Router 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 GREEN, ind...
Page 24 - Connecting your printer to the Router’s print server; Please closely follow the directions to set up your printer.; Before you start; Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Within 15 seconds, you
22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 so...
Page 25 - On the Wizard menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard”
22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 26 - Next, make sure the Router is ON. Make sure the printer is ON.
24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 27 - The next screen that appears will allow you to test print. Click
24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 28 - Manually installing the print server port
26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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, cl...
Page 30 - different port before you can remove the Belkin port.
28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Be...
Page 31 - Using the Print Server; Print Server Configuration Screen
28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 whi...
Page 32 - The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the main printing method.; Using FTP Printing; In Windows, select the printer’s properties.
30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 t...
Page 33 - Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.
30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 34 - On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type in “cmd” for
32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Pr...
Page 35 - At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file
32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 sen...
Page 36 - Step 1 Connecting your Router
34 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 35 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 th...
Page 38 - Step 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work; If you have difficulty accessing the Router’s web-; Logging into the Router
36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 We...
Page 39 - Logging out of the Router
36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 40 - Internet Status Indicator
38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Route...
Page 41 - Internet Settings
38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 42 - Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet
40 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 41 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Rou...
Page 43 - Setting your Connection Type; next
40 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 41 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 th...
Page 44 - Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type; . If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you; Change WAN MAC Address
42 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 43 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ma...
Page 45 - Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.; ISP Gateway Address; Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.; My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address
42 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 43 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 46 - Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE
44 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 45 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 h...
Page 48 - Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to; . After you apply the
46 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 47 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 mo...
Page 49 - Service IP Address; Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.
46 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 47 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 50 - Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User
48 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 49 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the...
Page 51 - User Decide Login Server Manually; , you may manually enter the login; Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings; should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS
48 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 49 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3. Password Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 4. User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your State” ...
Page 52 - Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller
50 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 51 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 m...
Page 53 - Cloning your MAC Address; . Click “Apply Changes”; Entering a Specific MAC Address; and click “Apply Changes”
50 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 51 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 54 - Viewing the LAN Settings; Clicking on the header of the LAN tab
52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 53 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 a...
Page 55 - Changing LAN Settings; NOT; make changes to
52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 53 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 addre...
Page 56 - Local Domain Name
54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 55 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 set...
Page 57 - Viewing the DHCP Client List Page; of
54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 55 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 (...
Page 58 - Configuring the Wireless Network Settings; and
56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 57 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 59 - Using the Wireless Mode Switch; Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may
56 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 57 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 60 - Using High-Speed Mode; Selecting “Off” will disable Turbo mode.
58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 59 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Using High-Speed Mode The Router supports two High-Speed modes, 125HSM* mode and Frame Bursting mode. Selecting “125HSM mode” will result in all devices running in 1...
Page 61 - Changing the Wireless Channel
58 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 59 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 62 - Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 61 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 63 - Network
60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 61 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. T...
Page 64 - Encryption Keys
62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 63 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 128-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 le...
Page 65 - uses what is known as a
62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 63 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 66 - Sharing the Same Network Keys
64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 65 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 sur...
Page 67 - Using a Hexadecimal Key; Original Apple AirPort® products support 64-
64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 65 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 68 - WEP Setup; 4-Bit WEP Encryption; After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your
66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 67 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 h...
Page 69 - The Passphrase option will not operate with
66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 67 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 128-Bit WEP EncryptionNote to Mac® users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encrypt...
Page 70 - Changing the Wireless Security Settings; WPA Setup; To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to
68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 69 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the leg...
Page 71 - Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings; Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius
68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 69 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ser...
Page 72 - Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to
70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 71 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use Security Please Note: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wir...
Page 73 - Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires
70 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 71 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 75 - Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and; The file that Microsoft has made available works only
72 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 73 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 wi...
Page 76 - Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use; Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network
74 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 75 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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: ...
Page 78 - Using the Access Point Mode; This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 77 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 79 - Wireless Range Extension and Bridging; What is a Wireless Bridge?; * Wireless Range Extension and bridging will not work while in 125
76 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 77 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Wireless Range Extension and Bridging Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only: F5D7231-4P High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router with B...
Page 80 - Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly
78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 79 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 o...
Page 81 - Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a; PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW,; Set your Access Point to the same channel as the Router. By
78 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 79 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Ro...
Page 83 - Configuring the Firewall
80 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 81 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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• S...
Page 84 - Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
82 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 83 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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), ...
Page 85 - Setting Client IP Filters
82 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 83 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 86 - Setting MAC Address Filtering; To enable this feature, select “Enable MAC Address Filtering”
84 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 85 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 comput...
Page 88 - Blocking an ICMP Ping; To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping”
86 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 87 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 res...
Page 89 - Utilities Tab; Parental Control; See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.
86 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 87 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Parental Control See separate Parental Con...
Page 90 - Restarting the Router; Click the “Restart
88 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 89 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 dele...
Page 91 - Restoring Factory Default Settings; Click the “Restore
88 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 89 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 bac...
Page 92 - Saving a Current Configuration; Click “Save”. A window
90 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 91 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 se...
Page 93 - When the save is; Restoring a Previous Configuration; Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the
90 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 91 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 a...
Page 94 - You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.
92 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 93 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 comple...
Page 95 - Updating the Firmware; The “Check Firmware”
92 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 93 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 problem...
Page 96 - Downloading a New Version of Firmware; To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.
94 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 95 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 followin...
Page 97 - In the “Firmware
94 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 95 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 98 - You will be asked if you; The firmware update is complete!
96 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 97 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 99 - Changing System Settings; Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup
96 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 97 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 100 - Setting the Time and Time Zone; Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router,; MAKE SURE
98 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 99 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 synchronize the system ...
Page 101 - This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE; Enabling/Disabling UPnP
98 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 99 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE Y...
Page 102 - Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
100 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 101 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware an...
Page 103 - Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.
100 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 101 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Ada...
Page 104 - Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network
102 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 103 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Se...
Page 105 - Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x
102 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 103 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 t...
Page 106 - Close the window. If you made any changes, the following
104 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 105 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 ...
Page 107 - Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X; Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
104 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 105 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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. S...
Page 108 - Select the “TCP/IP” tab
106 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings 107 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 usi...
Page 109 - Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Inter net Options”.
106 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings 107 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 inter...
Page 110 - Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed
108 Recommended Web Browser Settings Using your Router with AOL Broadband 109 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 “O...
Page 111 - How to set up your network to operate with AOL® for Broadband; Directions for AOL DSL Users; Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names
108 Recommended Web Browser Settings Using your Router with AOL Broadband 109 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 How to set up your network to operate with AOL® for Broadband and your new Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third servic...
Page 112 - Perform a keyword
110 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 111 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3. Perform a keyword search on “names” by clicking “Keyword”, and then “Go to Keyword”. 4. In the “Keyword” window, type in “names” then click “Go”. 5. You will see the “AOL Scr...
Page 113 - The “Choose a Screen
110 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 111 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7. 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 lik...
Page 114 - The “Select a Parental
112 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 113 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 n...
Page 115 - Step 2 Configuring the Router
112 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 113 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Step 2 Configuring the Router Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL. This procedure is for Belkin Router models F5D5231-4, F5D6231-4, F5D7230-4, and F5D7231-4. 1. Connect you...
Page 117 - Step 3 Configure your computers with the AOL screen names
114 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 115 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Step 3 Configure your computers with the AOL screen names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of th...
Page 118 - AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access); AOL Cable Users STEP 1:; AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users; Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP
116 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 117 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) Users Directions AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL” section b...
Page 119 - You should see the
116 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 117 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5. You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click “Yes” or “No” to a...
Page 120 - The “Choose a
118 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 119 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appea...
Page 121 - The “AOL Screen; Step 2 Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names
118 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Using your Router with AOL Broadband 119 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using A...
Page 126 - • You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific
124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 125 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • 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...
Page 127 - Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?; Yes, my network name is listed
124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 125 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 us...
Page 128 - If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to; Solution; Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to ten feet from
126 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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: ...
Page 129 - Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network; Changing the wireless channel; - Depending on local wireless; Limiting the wireless transmit rate; - Limiting the wireless
126 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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” configuratio...
Page 130 - How do I extend the range of my wireless network
128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 129 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 t...
Page 131 - Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.
128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 129 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 I...
Page 133 - A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from; To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded; for the following products:
130 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 131 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 exam...
Page 136 - Important; : WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-
134 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 135 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 137 - Under “Network Authentication” select WPA
134 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 135 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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....
Page 138 - Supported Operating Systems:
136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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...
Page 140 - Make sure that the
138 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 139 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 a...
Page 141 - Wireless Comparison; Technical Support; You can find technical support information at; networking; or
138 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 139 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 Co...
Page 142 - Q: Will I still be able to get messages from the printer such as; be displayed on the PC.; Q: Why do I have to install the printer’s drivers and software on
140 USB Print Server FAQs Information 141 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 compatibilit...
Page 143 - Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.; residential installation.; FCC Statement
140 USB Print Server FAQs Information 141 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential f...
Page 144 - Modifications
142 Information Information 143 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult t...
Page 145 - Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty; IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED
142 Information Information 143 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 repla...
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