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F5D7230-4

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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    Wireless Router Share your broadband Internet connection without running cables User Manual F5D7230-4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........1 Key Features .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Unlike other Parental Control solutions, Parental Control is built into the Belkin Router, so there is no software to install on any computer and you will never be charged a per-computer fee for the service, ever.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac® OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION SPI 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 Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs • Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need. Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 Networking cable • Power Supply •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    INTRODUCTION System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter • TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer • CAT5 networking cable (or better) •...

  • Page 8: Knowing Your Router

    KNOWING YOUR ROUTER The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or 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 9 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER (4) (5) 4. WAN Status LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem. No WAN Link Solid Green Good WAN Link...
  • Page 10 KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 6. Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. LAN Ports The LAN ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router.
  • Page 11 KNOWING YOUR 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 12: Placement Of Your Router

    Router. The Router may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www.networking.belkin.com for solutions. The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones.

  • Page 13: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    • Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual • Warranty Card Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port.
  • Page 14 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Step 2: Follow the Easy Install Wizard to Complete the Installation 2.1 Click on “Set Up the Router” to begin. 2.2 Welcome Screen The Wizard welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2.3 License Agreement Please read the license agreement in the window. When you are finished, select “I agree” if you want to continue using the software. Click “I disagree” if you do not want to continue. Click “Next” to move on. 2.4 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’s settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2.5 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 modem.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2.6 PPPoE Connection Detected If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Step 3: Connect the Router to your Modem and Computer The Wizard will ask you to connect your Router. Follow the steps on the screen, or do the following: 3.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.
  • Page 20 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 3.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front 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.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4.2 Configuring the Router The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute. 4.3 When the transfer is complete, the Wizard will tell you that it is done and may reboot (restart) the Router.
  • Page 22 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4.4 When configuration is complete, the Wizard will tell you “Router Setup Complete” and it will move to the next step. 4.5 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes.
  • Page 23 Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page. Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router any time you want.
  • Page 24 Easy Install Wizard to set up those computers to connect to your Router. If you are adding a Belkin wired or wireless network adapter to your other computers, install the adapter per the instructions for the adapter.
  • Page 25 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 5.3 Click “Add computers”. 5.4 The Wizard will make the changes needed to add your computer to the network. When finished, it will prompt to reboot your computer. Click “Yes”. 5.5 When your computer reboots, your computer will be connected to the network.

  • Page 26: Alternate Setup Method

    ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: •...
  • Page 27 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”. Note: It does not matter which numbered port you choose. 1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem.
  • Page 28 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Alternative Method Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions. Alternative Method Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface.
  • Page 29 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout”...
  • Page 30 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 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 on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.
  • Page 31 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 6. LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 32 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Alternative Method Step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your ISP The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any Internet Service Provider’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type.
  • Page 33 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 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 radio button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2).
  • Page 34 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your 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 connection types may require a host name.
  • Page 35 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your 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 address. This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you.
  • Page 36 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your 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 system. Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided.
  • Page 37 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 4. Service IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 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.
  • Page 38 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually”...
  • Page 39 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings 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 40 Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s system as the original MAC...
  • Page 41 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD 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” (2). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router.

  • Page 42: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 such as “http://” or “www”) then press the “Enter” key. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.

  • Page 43: Changing Lan Settings

    There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary, however, do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific...
  • Page 44 IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change. 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.
  • Page 45 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 MAC address (3) of the computer’s network interface card (NIC).
  • Page 46 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 point.
  • Page 47 In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 54g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 54g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router to 54g-Auto mode. This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
  • Page 48 2 times faster than any standard 802.11g equipment, to 802.11g clients. This measurement is based on aggregate throughput in a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment. Belkin 802.11g clients with the latest driver will support Turbo mode. Clients that do not support Turbo mode will operate normally with it enabled.
  • Page 49 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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, there are other channel requirements.
  • Page 50 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 the presence of wireless networks.
  • Page 51 Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 54g Wireless PCI or CardBus 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 54g products.
  • Page 52 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Setting WPA (with server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. 1.
  • Page 53 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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.
  • Page 54 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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.

  • Page 55: Using The Access Point Mode

    USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to.
  • Page 56 A wireless bridge is actually a “mode” in which your Wireless Router can directly connect to a secondary Wireless Access Point. Note that you can only bridge your 54g Wireless Router (Model F5D7230-4) to a Belkin 54g Wireless Access Point (model F5D7130). Bridging with Access Points of other manufacturers is not supported at this time.
  • Page 57 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires. Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point’s RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected to the switch access to the rest of the network.
  • Page 58 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access Point Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC address of the Access Point in the appropriate area. There are also a few other requirements. PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW, CAREFULLY.
  • Page 59 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 6. You will see the Router’s user interface in the browser window. Click “Wireless Bridge” (2) on the left-hand side of the screen. You will see the following screen. 7. Check the box that says “Enable ONLY specific Access Points to connect” (1). 8.
  • Page 60 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 • SYN flood • Land Attack • UDP flooding •...
  • Page 61 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”.
  • Page 62 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, 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 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).
  • Page 63 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting 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. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client (computer) on your network to allow network access to each.
  • Page 64 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis.
  • Page 65 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Blocking an ICMP Ping 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. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside.
  • Page 66 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Utilities Tab Utilities This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.
  • Page 67 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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.
  • Page 68 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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.
  • Page 69 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 update.
  • Page 70 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later.
  • Page 71 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Restoring a Previous Configuration 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 “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.
  • Page 72 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored.
  • Page 73 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to...
  • Page 74 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 such as the following. 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2.
  • Page 75 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”. Updating the Router’s Firmware 1.
  • Page 76 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5.
  • Page 77 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered.
  • Page 78 Internet and get a response. 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. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router.
  • Page 79 Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP- compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly.
  • Page 80 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 check to see if new firmware is available.

  • Page 81: Manually Configuring Network Settings

    MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS 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 Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1.
  • Page 82 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring Network Settings 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.
  • Page 83 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS 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 PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.
  • Page 84 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring 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” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties”...
  • Page 85 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 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.

  • Page 86: Recommended Web Browser Settings

    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 Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section.
  • Page 87 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”. 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”.
  • Page 88 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 90 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause/Solution 1. The software must be run from the computer The Easy Install Wizard is that is connected to the modem. The not able to connect my Internet connection must be active and Router to the Internet. working at the time of installation.
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING The Easy Install Wizard is 1. Make sure that the Router is ON. The not able to find my Router. Power/Ready light will be on GREEN and SOLID. Check the power supply connection at the wall and the Router. 2.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING My connection type is 1. Since your connection type is “static IP “static IP address”. I cannot address”, your ISP must assign you the IP connect to the Internet. address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Make sure that the Router’s connection type is configured as “Static IP Address”...
  • Page 93 TROUBLESHOOTING My connection type is 1. Since your connection type is PPPoE, your “PPPoE”. I cannot connect ISP will assign you a user name and to the Internet. password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router connection type is configured as “PPPoE”...

  • Page 94: Information

    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, F5D7230-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 95 • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 96 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 98 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 P74219-A © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.

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