Belkin F5D8230-4 - Manuals

se ct io n 5 4 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 4 • Try not to place the Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit w...

9 8 9 8 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 Pre-N Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The...

se ct io n 9 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 8 Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of...

se ct io n 11 10 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 10 Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • Belkin RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable • Power Supply • User Manual System Requirements • Broadband Inter net connection such as a cabl...

13 12 13 12 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 TOP of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. Top Panel The ...

15 14 15 14 Rear Panel 6. Power Jack – GRAY Connect the included 12V 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 ports for standard UTP category 5...

se ct io n 15 14 15 14 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) – GREEN This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable mode...

17 16 17 16 Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must b...

se ct io n 17 16 17 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software 1. Shut down any programs that are running on your compute...

se ct io n 19 18 19 18 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Multi-NICs Screen This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer. If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer, the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your mo...

se ct io n 21 20 21 20 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Step 3 Checking the Connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have. 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a conne...

25 24 25 24 Step 1 Connecting your Gateway Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem. 1...

se ct io n 25 24 25 24 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the TOP of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router. If it is not, recheck your connections. 1.6 Verify that...

se ct io n 27 26 27 26 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking o...

se ct io n 29 28 29 28 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7. Features Shows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen. 8. Internet Settings S...

31 30 31 30 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 virtually any ISP’s system provided you have corr...

se ct io n 31 30 31 30 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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) . Alternate Setup Met...

33 32 33 32 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 connection to your ISP. Some dynamic connectio...

se ct io n 33 32 33 32 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 mask, and ISP gateway ...

se ct io n 35 34 35 34 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. User Name This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP. 2. Password Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3. Service Name A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If y...

37 36 37 36 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. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s sy...

se ct io n 37 36 37 36 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 (optional) Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank. 8. Disc...

se ct io n 39 38 39 38 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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” drop-down menu (6) , you may manually enter th...

41 40 41 40 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 (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that part...

se ct io n 41 40 41 40 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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) . Your MAC address is now...

43 42 43 42 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 the “Enter” key. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. Viewing the L...

se ct io n 43 42 43 42 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup ...

45 44 45 44 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 be tur ned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP...

se ct io n 45 44 45 44 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 computer has been assigned one), and the M...

47 46 47 46 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 channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an Access P...

se ct io n 47 46 47 46 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Using the Wireless Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are three modes. 802.11g-Only Mode Setting the Router to this mode will allow only Pre-N and 802.11g-compliant devices to join the network, keeping out any s...

se ct io n 49 48 49 48 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 network name hidden from computers that are scanning for t...

51 50 51 50 ACK Mode There are two acknowledgement (ACK) modes that can be employed to get the best multimedia performance on your network: Burst ACK and Immediate ACK.Immediate ACK is the default (factory) setting and is recommended for normal network operation. Changing the ACK mode from Immediate...

se ct io n 51 50 51 50 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA. At the time this User Manual was published, a security patch from Microsoft is available for free download. This patch woks onl...

53 52 53 52 Setting WEP Encryption Note 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 next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down ...

se ct io n 53 52 53 52 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 13 two-digit numbers.F...

55 54 55 54 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 the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the Router will need to be confi...

se ct io n 55 54 55 54 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any comp...

57 56 57 56 Setting up a Deny Access List The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. 1. Select the “Deny” radio button (2) to begin setting up a list of co...

se ct io n 57 56 57 56 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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• Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)• Denial of Service (DoS)• IP with zero length• Smurf Atta...

se ct io n 59 58 59 58 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Inter net, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. To restr...

se ct io n 61 60 61 60 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Inter net. Dy...

63 62 63 62 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Inter net. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so i...

se ct io n 63 62 63 62 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Parental Control See the included Parental Control User Manual for more information on the Parental Control feature. Using ...

65 64 65 64 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 settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” butt...

se ct io n 65 64 65 64 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Default...

67 66 67 66 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 recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware upda...

se ct io n 67 66 67 66 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open ...

se ct io n 69 68 69 68 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmwar...

71 70 71 70 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 similar to the one below: 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the loc...

se ct io n 71 70 71 70 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. 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 by double-clicking on ...

se ct io n 73 72 73 72 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and tur n on and off the NAT function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The...

75 74 75 74 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 Router is used to record the security log and control client f...

se ct io n 75 74 75 74 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 . Network Address Translation (NAT) is the metho...

77 76 77 76 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 advanced interface, the Router will perform a che...

se ct io n 77 76 77 76 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 net. Manually Configuring Computer Network Set...

79 78 79 78 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 Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. Manually Configuring Network Settings (1) (2) (3) (4)

se ct io n 79 78 79 78 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 is, you will need to configure your Router for a ...

81 80 81 80 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” ass...

se ct io n 81 80 81 80 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP Settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. 3...

83 82 83 82 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 recommended settings in this section. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Highe...

se ct io n 83 82 83 82 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 “Internet Options” page. Netscape Navig...

85 84 85 84 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 service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, su...

se ct io n 91 90 91 90 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Step 3 AOL DSL Users: 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 the screen names you created in STEP 1. Remember that each comp...

93 92 93 92 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 beginning on page 84. AOL Cable Users STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your ...

se ct io n 95 94 95 94 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Router. When you are finished a...

97 96 97 96 Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start. Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear wi...

se ct io n 101 100 101 100 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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, the ligh...

103 102 103 102 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 name in the “Available Networks”...

se ct io n 103 102 103 102 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Problem: • My wireless network performance is inconsistent.• Data transfer is sometimes slow.• Signal strength is poor.• Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Solution: Wireless technology is radio-ba...

109 108 109 108 3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button. 4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK (no server). 5. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box. Important : WPA-PSK is a mixture ...

se ct io n 111 110 111 110 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Wireless Comparison Chart Troubleshooting W ir e le ss Te c h n o lo g y 8 0 2 .1 1 b 8 0 2 .1 1 g 8 0 2 .1 1 a B e lk in P re -N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps F re q u e n c y Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave oven...

113 112 113 112 Technical Support You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/ networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Information

se ct io n 113 112 113 112 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8230-4 to which this declaratio...

se ct io n 115 114 115 114 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 c...

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