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Belkin F5D8636-4 v2 User Manual

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Modem Router
User Manual
PM01527ea-C
F5D8636-4
v2
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  • Page 1 N Wireless Modem Router User Manual English PM01527ea-C F5D8636-4 Français DEutsch nEDErl anDs Español italiano...
  • Page 2 Table of CoNTeNTs sections table of contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Using the Web-based advanced User Interface .

  • Page 3: Benefits Of A Home Network

    Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Modem Router (the Router) . Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance .
  • Page 4 . reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit . Belkin’s N MIMO helps The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two superhighway in this example .
  • Page 5 . • Metallic-based UV tinted windows To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i .e ., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): N Wireless Modem Router...
  • Page 6 . this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering . • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site • If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on Survey and wireless channel information included with your the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network .
  • Page 7 INTRodUCTIoN sections table of contents 5 . secure Connections, VPNs, and aol Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep . ” The simplest are used where security is important .

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    . The following is a list of features that make Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network your new Belkin N Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, home or small office network .
  • Page 9 . setup assistant The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router . This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) .

  • Page 10: Knowing Your Modem Router

    KNoWINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents Package Contents • Belkin N Wireless Modem Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • RJ11 Telephone Cord • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Micro filter* •...

  • Page 11: Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

    KNoWINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents system Requirements Internet Connection settings The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Providers • An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting (ISP) in each country to help you set up your Router quickly . If your ISP the Router is not on the list, please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Router:...
  • Page 12 KNoWINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop . All of the 1 . security cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility . The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router Wireless security is OFF to provide you with information about network activity and status .
  • Page 13 KNoWINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 4 . Router/Power status 6 . Internet status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time Router is NOT connected to elapses while the Router boots up . During this time, the “router” icon the Internet blinks .
  • Page 14 KNoWINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 8 . Connection to adsl – Gray 10 . Reset button This port is for connection to your ADSL . Connect your ADSL to this The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function port .

  • Page 15: Connecting And Configuring Your Modem Router

    Verify the contents of your box . you should have the following: setup assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your • Belkin N Wireless Modem Router Router a simple and easy task . You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes .
  • Page 16 Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem . If you are replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “Replacing an can tell you if you need one . Belkin includes a micro filter in regions Existing Modem or Modem Router”, starting on page 15 .
  • Page 17 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents ADSL 1 .2 Replacing an existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router 3 . Locate the cable that connects your old modem to the ADSL wall that you will be replacing with your new Router .
  • Page 18 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software select Country 1 . Shut down any programs that are running on your computer Select your country from the drop-down box . Click “Begin” to continue . at this time .
  • Page 19 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents Confirmation screen Progress screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the right of the arrow .
  • Page 20 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 2 . 1 Checking settings 2 .2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection . and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet .
  • Page 21 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 2 .3 Naming your Wireless Network 2 .4 Requesting Internet account Info (if needed) The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes . Service Set Identifier (SSID) .
  • Page 22 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be 2 .5 Configuring the Router prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Click “Next” The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to to continue .
  • Page 23 Congratulations We are almost done . The Setup Assistant will now check your You have finished installing your new Belkin Router . You will see connection to the Internet . the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet .
  • Page 24 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the following screen . Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps . 2 .7 optional: assistance Connecting other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network .
  • Page 25 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are step 3: set Up Wireless security – Run the Security Assistant Software properly connected, your network is set up and working . You can now Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that surf the Internet .
  • Page 26 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents Progress screen 3 . 1 Picking the security Type The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” has been completed .
  • Page 27 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 3 .2 Creating a Network Key 3 .3 Transferring the Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click “Next” After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the to continue .
  • Page 28 CoNNeCTINg aNd CoNfIgURINg yoUR ModeM RoUTeR sections table of contents 3 .4 Verifying the Connection Congratulations If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly “Next” . If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one connected, your wireless network is set up and secured .

  • Page 29: Alternate Setup Method

    alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents step 1: Hardware Connections – follow the Quick Installation guide See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section . step 2: set your Computer’s Network settings to Work with a dHCP server See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings”...
  • Page 30 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents logging into the Router logging out of the Router You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window . The One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of home page is visible to any user who wants to see it .
  • Page 31 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents Understanding the Web-based advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI) . The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings .
  • Page 32 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 1 . Quick-Navigation links 6 . Connect/disconnect buttons You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking Use these buttons to manually connect or disconnect your ADSL directly on these links . The links are divided into logical categories and connection as needed .
  • Page 33 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 12 . adsl Info Connection Type Shows the ADSL status and transmission rates . From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP: 13 .
  • Page 34 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents setting your IsP Connection Type to PPPoe or PPPoa PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices . It requires a user name and password to access the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet . PPPoA (PPP over ATM) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly implemented in the UK . Select PPPoE or PPPoA and click “Next”...
  • Page 35 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents 6 . VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit setting your Connection Type to dynamic/fixed IP (1483 bridged) Identifier (VCI) parameter here . (Assigned by your ISP) . This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network 7 .
  • Page 36 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents for dynamic IP connection: for static IP connection: 1 . IP assigned by IsP – Select “Yes” if your ISP instructed you to use 1 . IP assigned by IsP – Select “No” if your ISP instructed you to use Dynamic IP .
  • Page 37 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents setting your IsP Connection Type to static IP (IPoa) This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”, which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to the Internet . 1 .
  • Page 38 alTeRNaTe seTUP MeTHod sections table of contents setting your Connection Type to Modem only (disable Internet sharing) In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the DSL port . It requires additional software to be installed on your computers in order to access the Internet .
  • Page 39 Custom domain Name server (dNs) settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locaters (URLs) like “ belkin .com” to IP addresses . Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router .

  • Page 40: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Viewing the laN settings Advanced User Interface . In your browser, type “192 . 1 68 .2 . 1 ” (do Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s not type in anything else such as “http://”...

  • Page 41: Changing Lan Settings

    UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing laN settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here . N Wireless Modem Router...
  • Page 42 “Off” and click “Apply Changes” . 6 . local domain Name (optional) The default setting is “Belkin” . You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network . There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so .

  • Page 43: Viewing The Dhcp Client List Page

    UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Viewing the dHCP Client list Page Configuring the Wireless Network settings You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network connected to your network .
  • Page 44 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Network Name (ssId) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID is used . The SSID is your network name . The default network name of the Router is “Belkin_N_ADSL_”...
  • Page 45 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless Channel 1) off There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose— This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless in the United Kingdom (and most of Europe), Australia, and most of Asia, devices can join the network .
  • Page 46 . Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N Wireless Cards and 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b cards on your Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between network .
  • Page 47 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Changing the Wireless security settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network . WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA2 data encryption and authentication .
  • Page 48 UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe sections table of contents Using Wi-fi Protected setup WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption . It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network . You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network .
  • Page 49 You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards/adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver . Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site: www .belkin .com/networking .

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