Belkin F5D7632UK4 - Manuals

3 Introduction 3 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 se ct io n Benefits of a Home Network By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use your Belkin home network to:• Share one high-speed Inter net connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drive...

5 4 Make Sure You Have the Following 5 4 Package Contents • ADSL Modem with Wireless G Router • RJ11 Telephone Cord - Gray • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable — Yellow • USB 1.0 Cable — Blue • ADSL Microfilter* • Power Adapter • User Manual CD *ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, ...

5 Knowing your Router 5 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. ...

(2) (3) (4) (1) (5) 7 6 Knowing your Router 7 6 Rear Panel The following figure illustrates the rear panel of your Router. 1. PWR Connect the included power supply to this inlet. Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage to your Router. 2. LAN The Ether net ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-n...

7 Knowing your Router 7 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory defaul...

9 8 Connecting your Router 9 8 Positioning your Router Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade so...

9 Connecting your Router 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting your Computers 1. Power off your computers and networking equipment. 2. Connect your computer to one of the yellow RJ45 ports on the rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers” by using an Ether net networking cable...

11 10 Connecting your Router 11 10 Connecting your ADSL Line Connection for the Router to the ADSL line varies by country and region. Typically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built-in splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone service on the same telephone line...

13 12 Connecting your Router 13 12 Powering up your Router 1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Router power-input plug labeled “Power”. Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied power adapter to prevent damage to the Router. 2. After connecting the power adapter and th...

13 13 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 USB Driver Installation Important: If the Router is connected to a computer through an Ether net port, you can skip this chapter. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Open up your CD-ROM drive by going into “My Computer”. Double-click on the folder named ...

15 Manually Configuring your Router 15 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Understanding the Web-Based User Interface The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page. Using Web-Based Manager Once your host PC is properly...

17 Manually Configuring your Router 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 you can log out of the Router by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information about logging into the Router, see the section called “Logging into the Router”. 5. Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pa...

19 18 Manually Configuring your Router 19 18 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. LAN Settings IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advance...

19 Manually Configuring your Router 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 be tur ned OFF if necessary; howe...

21 20 Manually Configuring your Router 21 20 DHCP Client List You can view a list of the computers, which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address of the computer, the host name (name of the computer in your network), and the MAC address of the computer’s network interface ...

21 Manually Configuring your Router 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 User Name – Enter the ISP assigned user name. Password – Enter your password (assigned by your ISP). VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). E...

23 Manually Configuring your Router 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX (assigned by your ISP). Advanced From the “Advanced” page, you ca...

25 Manually Configuring your Router 25 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here (assigned by your ISP). Encapsulation – Select LLC or VC MUX (assigned by your ISP). Setting your ISP Connection Type to Class...

27 26 Manually Configuring your Router 27 26 Primary DNS Server – Enter the primary DNS server’s IP address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server – Enter the secondary DNS server’s IP address provided by your ISP. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier...

29 28 Manually Configuring your Router 29 28 Channel and SSID Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries...

29 Manually Configuring your Router 29 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field and click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured t...

31 30 Manually Configuring your Router 31 30 • 54G-LRS – It is not recommended you use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 8...

31 Manually Configuring your Router 31 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hex (Hexadecimal) Key A hex 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 key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C...

35 34 Manually Configuring your Router 35 34 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 that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access...

35 Manually Configuring your Router 35 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks. The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports appear to b...

37 36 Manually Configuring your Router 37 36 Typical Security – By selecting this option, the Router will reject all inbound traffic from the Inter net except remote administration connections but it will allow all outbound traffic to the Inter net, except as configured in the “Access Control” scree...

39 38 Manually Configuring your Router 39 38 Access Control Access control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted, or denied access, through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic. To configure restrictive access to your computers, do the following: 1. Click ...

41 40 Manually Configuring your Router 41 40 3. Enter the start time and end time you want to apply the setting and click “OK”. 4. Click “OK” and then click “OK” to save your settings. Web Filtering The web-filtering feature will allow you to specify which websites are not allowed to be viewed from ...

41 Manually Configuring your Router 41 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Schedule Rule You may filter website access for local clients based on rules. Each web filter rule may be activated at a scheduled time. To configure the access control for a specific time, do the following: 1. From the previous ...

43 Manually Configuring your Router 43 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. From the “MAC Filtering Mode” pull-down list, select “Allow” and “Apply Changes” to save your settings. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall...

45 44 Manually Configuring your Router 45 44 Security Log As shown in the web page, you can view the system log and configure the system log settings if needed. Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restart R...

45 Manually Configuring your Router 45 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Restore Factory Defaults 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 the defaults. Clicking the “R...

47 46 Manually Configuring your Router 47 46 Restore Previous Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.conf”. Locate th...

47 Manually Configuring your Router 47 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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. Select the file...

49 48 Manually Configuring your Router 49 48 Allow Incoming ICMP Echo Requests: Choose this box if you want to allow ping or traceroute commands under DOS prompt. Allow Incoming UDP Traceroute Queries: Choose this box if you want to allow UDP traceroute requests. System Settings The “System Settings...

49 Manually Configuring your Router 49 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 clock to the global Inter net. The synchronized clock in the Rou...

51 50 Manually Configuring your Router 51 50 StatusOverview This page shows the current status for the ADSL connection. ADSL Line This page shows all information for the ADSL line.

51 Manually Configuring your Router 51 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Internet Connection This page displays the connection information for your Router, such as name, VPI/VCI settings, protocol, NAT, WAN IP address, and connection status. Connection Status This page can test the Inter net connectio...

53 52 Manually Configuring your Router 53 52 Traffic Counter This table shows the records of data going through the LAN and WAN interface. For each interface, cumulative totals are displayed for “Sent/Received Packets” and “Sent/Received Bytes”.

53 Setting Up your Computers 53 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default setting in most hom...

55 Setting Up your Computers 55 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem by 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 net. Manually Configuring ...

57 Setting Up your Computers 57 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 the Network menu. (1) (2) (3) ...

59 Setting Up your Computers 59 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Recommended Web Browser Settings 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...

61 Troubleshooting 61 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: The ADSL LED is not on. Solution:1. Check the connection between the Router and ADSL line. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the Router labeled “DSL Line”. 2. Make sure the Router has power. The Power LED...

63 Troubleshooting 63 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?Yes, my network name is listed —go to the troubleshooting solution titled “I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly, but my network name is listed”. No, my network name is not listed...

65 64 Troubleshooting 65 64 correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions discussed in Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”. 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a ne...

65 Troubleshooting 65 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to t...

67 Troubleshooting 67 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Wireless Card. Solution: The Wireless Card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or Access Point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or Acces...

69 68 Troubleshooting 69 68 Problem: Do Belkin products support WPA? Solution: Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft. This patch works...

71 70 Troubleshooting 71 70 5. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets). 6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belk...

73 72 Troubleshooting 73 72 Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP Professional • Windows XP Home Edition Enabling WPA-PSK (no server)1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen....

73 Troubleshooting 73 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by t...

75 74 Technical Support Information 75 74 Technical Support For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.com/networking or contact: Europe: 00 800 223 55 460

75 Appendixes 75 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Appendix A: Glossary IP Address The “IP address” is the inter nal IP address of the Router. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP addr...

77 76 Appendixes 77 76 3. You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Inter net. To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the spaces provided. After you have typed in your information, click “Apply Changes”. After you apply the chang...

77 Appendixes 77 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ESSID Broadcast Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a feature known as site survey. It scans the air for any available network and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the survey. This occurs if the co...

79 Appendixes 79 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 that is not specified in the filter list will be denied ac...

81 80 Appendixes 81 80 Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes. Note, only ...

81 Appendixes 81 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concer ned that your network is not operating at...

83 82 Appendixes 83 82 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and wireless router or access point). 3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to...

83 Appendixes 83 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and...

85 Information 85 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 a manner that the potential for human contact during normal ...

87 86 Information 87 86 • 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician f...

87 Information 87 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 at no ch...