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F5D7631-4_Manual
BELKIN
ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G Router
Designed to Meet ADSL2+ Specification
Network your computers and share your ADSL Internet access
User Manual
F5D7631-4
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Make Sure You Have the Following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Connecting your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Positioning your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Connecting your ADSL Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Powering up your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Recommended Web Browser Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Running the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Connecting to the Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Manually Configuring your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Understanding the Web-Based User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Internet WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Technical Support Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Appendixes
Appendix A: Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of a Home Network......x Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network..... x Make Sure You Have the Following.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Router. The following is a list of features that make your Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.
  • Page 3 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 3 of 61 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b. 5454 Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network.

  • Page 4: Benefits Of A Home Network

    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 Internet connection with all the computers in your home •...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 5 of 61 *ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to purchase one. System Requirements • An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Router • At least one computer with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and Internet browser installed and correctly configured •...
  • Page 6 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 6 of 61 1) [Insert: icon] Power LED 2) [Insert: icon] LAN Status LED (1-4) 3) [Insert: icon] Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED 4) [Insert: icon] ADSL LED 5) [Insert: icon] Internet 1. Power LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up.
  • Page 7 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 7 of 61 The ADSL LED flashes GREEN during negotiation with your ISP. It stays GREEN when the Router is connected properly to your ADSL service. No ADSL connection Insert ADSL Green – blinking Negotiating connection Icon Green ADSL link is up and connected 5.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Router

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 8 of 61 Push and hold the Reset button for one second then release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

  • Page 9: Powering Up Your Router

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 9 of 61 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.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Computers

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 10 of 61 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 the power source is turned on, the Router’s power icon [Insert: Power icon] on the front panel should be on.
  • Page 11 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 11 of 61 5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router. 6.

  • Page 12: Manually Configuring Network Adapters

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 12 of 61 Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router. 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 Internet.

  • Page 13: Recommended Web Browser Settings

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 13 of 61 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. 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”...
  • Page 14 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 14 of 61 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”.

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Router With The Setup Wizard

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 15 of 61 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Wireless Lan

    SSID = belkin54g Security = off Note: Belkin strongly recommends that you enable wireless security to WEP or WPA and change SSID to something of your own. Please read the User Manual for details on levels of wireless security and how to change your security settings.

  • Page 17: Understanding The Web-Based User Interface

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 17 of 61 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. 1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s UI pages by clicking directly on these links.

  • Page 18: Changing Lan Settings

    192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255) 2. Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router. 3. DHCP Server...

  • Page 19: Internet Wan

    6. Local Domain Name 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. You can name the network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.
  • Page 20 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 20 of 61 ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (1) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (2) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings. When you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status”...
  • Page 21 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 21 of 61 VC-MUX: PPPoA Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads. LLC: PPPoA Logical Link Control allows multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit (more overhead). 6. Dial on Demand - By selecting “Dial on Demand” your Router will automatically connect to the Internet when a user opens up a web browser.

  • Page 22: Wireless

    Page 22 of 61 A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP”...
  • Page 23 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 23 of 61 3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature For security purposes, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, select “DISABLE”...
  • Page 24 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 24 of 61 5. Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data.
  • Page 25 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP. Encryption Keys After selecting either the “64-bit”...
  • Page 26 With this system, a radius server distributes the Network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off.
  • Page 27 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 27 of 61 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9 in each box.
  • Page 28 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 28 of 61 WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.
  • Page 29 Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g...
  • Page 30 Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use Security Please Note: This section provides information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security. At this point, you should already have your Wireless Router or access point set to use WPA or WEP.
  • Page 31 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 31 of 61 4. Ensure the check box “Network key is provided for me automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked.
  • Page 32 4. Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator. [Insert: screenshot from P60 of P74490-A] 5. Click “OK” to save the settings. Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards...
  • Page 33 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 33 of 61 For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available as a free download.
  • Page 34 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 34 of 61 7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box. Important: Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.

  • Page 35: Firewall

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 35 of 61 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) •...
  • Page 36 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 36 of 61 A list of popular applications has been included to choose from. Click on “Select a Service” then select your application from the drop-down list. The settings will be transferred to the first row available. Click “Add” to save the setting for that application.
  • Page 37 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 37 of 61 To put a computer in the DMZ, enter its LAN IP address in the “Private IP” field and click “Apply Changes” for the change to take effect. Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet.

  • Page 38: Utilities

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 38 of 61 To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.
  • Page 39 2. Then, click “Open”. Firmware Update 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 firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to...
  • Page 40 You cannot set the clock yourself. Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    F5D7631-4_Manual Page 41 of 61 compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Click on the “Change Setting” button to bring up the “UPnP Setting” page. Then select “On” for “Enable UPnP”. Click on the “Apply Changes” button to save your settings.
  • Page 42 If you are unable to connect to the Internet 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 lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 43 “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page. If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent.
  • Page 44 Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual. Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point.
  • Page 45 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. 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.
  • Page 46 For example: C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key 8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings. If you are NOT using a Belkin Wireless Card, please consult the manufacturer for that card’s user manual.
  • Page 47 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 47 of 61 You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g Wireless Desktop Network Card or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g products.
  • Page 48 2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of the Card. 3. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card.
  • Page 49 I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network. Solution: If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access”...

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Glossary

    This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. 7. Click “OK” to apply settings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contacting Belkin Technical Support For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.com/networking...
  • Page 51 DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Server. A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates URLs (Universal Resource Links) like www.belkin.com to IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly.
  • Page 52 This occurs if the computer’s SSID is set to “ANY”. Your Belkin Router can block this random search for a network. If you disable the “ESSID Broadcast” feature, the only way a computer can join your network is by its SSID being set to the specific name of the network (like WLAN).
  • Page 53 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 53 of 61 port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application. Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times.
  • Page 54 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 54 of 61 two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer, and click “Apply Changes”. Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for more security, you can set a password from your Router’s web-based user interface.
  • Page 55 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): •...
  • Page 56 For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router (or access point).
  • Page 57 F5D7631-4_Manual Page 57 of 61 • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
  • Page 58 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Information 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, F5D7631-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
  • Page 59 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user¡¦s authority to operate the equipment. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
  • Page 60 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 charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 61 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Apple, AirPort, Mac, Mac OS, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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