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Belkin F5D7230-4 User Manual

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© 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are
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Wireless Cable/DSL
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 User Manual P74219 © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. F5D7230-4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router). In Introduction ..........1 minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your Overview computers.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers SPI Firewall The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac® OS 8.x, Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of others.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION MAC Address Filtering System Requirements For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own (Ethernet) connection MAC address.

  • Page 5: Knowing Your Belkin Router

    KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or (4) (5) horizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes the desktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility.
  • Page 6 KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER 9. 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 default settings by using the Reset button.

  • Page 7: Placement Of Your Wireless Router

    PLACEMENT OF YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance of Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: your wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide a •...
  • Page 8 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER Easy Install Wizard Step 2: Follow the Easy Install Wizard to Complete the Installation Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your 2.1 Click on “Set Up the Router” to begin. Router a simple and easy task.
  • Page 9 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER 2.3 License Agreement 2.5 Multi-NICs Screen Please read the license agreement in the window. When you are finished, select This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter “I agree”...
  • Page 10 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER 2.6 PPPoE Connection Detected Step 3: Connect the Router to your Modem and Computer If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the The Wizard will ask you to connect your Router.
  • Page 11 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER 3.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights 4.2 Configuring the Router on the front of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router.
  • Page 12 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER 4.4 When configuration is complete, the Wizard will tell you “Router Setup 4.6 Finished Complete” and it will move to the next step. When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished.
  • Page 13 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL ROUTER Step 5: Adding Other Computers to your Network Using the 5.3 Click “Add computers”. Easy Install Wizard If you have other computers in your home that are already equipped with a wired or wireless network adapter, you can use the Easy Install Wizard to set up those computers to connect to your Router.

  • Page 14: Alternate Setup Method

    ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the 1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to to one of the ports labeled “1–4”.
  • Page 15 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Alternative Method Step 2: Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server changes to the settings of the Router.
  • Page 16 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 1. Quick-Navigation Links 6. LAN Settings You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. on these links.
  • Page 17 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Alternative Method Step 4: Setting your Connection Type From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you use. Configuring your Router for Connection to your ISP Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button (1) next to The “Internet/WAN”...
  • Page 18 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IP Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. cable modems.
  • Page 19 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com”...

  • Page 20: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Cloning your MAC Address Using your Internet 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 To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was such as “http://”...
  • Page 21 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing LAN Settings 1. IP Address All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address changed here.
  • Page 22 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 5. Lease Time Viewing the DHCP Client List Page The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”.
  • Page 23 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating is used.
  • Page 24 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Channel Your Router can operate in two different wireless modes, “54g-Auto” and “54g- There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United Only”.
  • Page 25 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Setting Encryption Automatically Using a Passphrase Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. 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 For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.
  • Page 26 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting Encryption Manually 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...
  • Page 27 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The wide array of common hacker attacks including: Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point.
  • Page 28 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring the Port Forwarding Settings Choosing an Application Application gateways let you select ports to be open for certain applications to Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be work properly with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the Router.
  • Page 29 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Choosing an Application The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The settings will be services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other transferred to the next available space in the screen.
  • Page 30 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting Client IP Filters To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other “88”...
  • Page 31 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be which computers are allowed on the network.
  • Page 32 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Blocking an ICMP Ping Utilities Tab Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. 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.
  • Page 33 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Restarting the Router 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins appear automatically.
  • Page 34 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 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.
  • Page 35 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to Restoring a Previous Configuration save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.
  • Page 36 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. Updating 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.
  • Page 37 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Downloading a New Version of Firmware 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you If you click the “Check Firmware”...
  • Page 38 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Updating the Router’s Firmware 5. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the 1.
  • Page 39 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing System Settings Setting the Time and Time Zone The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off server.
  • Page 40 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD.
  • Page 41 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically Belkin Router.

  • Page 42: Manually Configuring Network Settings

    MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using 4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.
  • Page 43 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS IN MAC OS X MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS IN MAC OS X Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 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 1.
  • Page 44 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS IN WINDOWS 98 OR ME MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS IN WINDOWS 2000, NT, OR XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network”...

  • Page 45: Recommended Web Browser Settings

    RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS IN WINDOWS 98 OR ME 6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es) in the chart. In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings.
  • Page 46 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher “LAN Settings…”. 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies”...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com or The Easy Install Wizard is 1. Make sure that the Router is ON. The www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical not able to find my Router. Power/Ready light will be on GREEN and support by phone, please call 800-223-5546.
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING My connection type is 1. Since your connection type is “static IP My connection type is 1. Since your connection type is PPPoE, your “static IP address”. I cannot address”, your ISP must assign you the IP “PPPoE”. I cannot connect ISP will assign you a user name and connect to the Internet.

  • Page 49: Information

    We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Europe-European Union Notice F5D7230-4 Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply to which this declaration relates, with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 50 INFORMATION 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.

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