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Belkin G Plus User Manual

Belkin G Plus User Manual

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2 Make Sure You Have the Following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Internet Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4 Connecting your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting your ADSL Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Powering Up your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5 Setting Up your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Manually Configuring Network Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recommended Web Browser Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6 Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . .19
Running the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting to the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Manually Configuring Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Internet WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of a Home Network ......1 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network ....1 2 Make Sure You Have the Following .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    11 Information ........87 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Router.

  • Page 3: Internet Connection Settings

    • No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP addresses to computers and devices Internet Connection Settings Please collect the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) before setting up the ADSL Modem Wireless G Router. • Internet connection protocol: _________ (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic IP, Static IP) •...
  • Page 4 sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly. ORANGE indicates a 10Base-T connection. No device is connected Ethernet link is up and Orange 10Base-T device connected Insert When 10Base-T device Orange—blinking transmitting or receiving data Icon Ethernet link is up and Green 100Base-T connected When 100Base-T device...

  • Page 5: Connecting Your Router

    7) [Insert: icon] Ethernet Ports (4–1) 8) [Insert: icon] Reset Button 9) [Insert: icon] Power Plug 6. DSL Line This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port. 7. Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labeled 1 through 4.

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Computers

    a position between five and 10 feet from the Router, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please see the Troubleshooting section for solutions. Connecting your Computers Power off your computers and networking equipment. Connect your computer to one of the YELLOW RJ45 ports on the rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers”...
  • Page 7 [insert 9630-4 front illustration. Can use the same image from F5D7633-4. If the product name is clearly visible, correct it to ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G Plus MIMO Router] Turn on your computers. After your computers boot up, the LAN status LED on the front of the Router will be on for each port to which a wired computer is connected.

  • Page 8: Manually Configuring Network Adapters

    to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.

  • Page 9: 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. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher [insert updated screenshots] IE6_Internet_Options.jpg...
  • Page 10 Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”. 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”...

  • Page 11: Running The Setup Wizard

    Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”. [Use existing screenshot] Running the Setup Wizard You can access the web-based management user interface of the Router using the Internet browser on a computer connected to the Router.

  • Page 12: Understanding The Web-Based User Interface

    Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the password to your own for increased security. Please read the following section, entitled “Manually Configuring your Router”, for details on how to change your password and to reference other security features. Understanding the Web-Based User Interface The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings.

  • Page 13: Changing Lan Settings

    You can go directly to any of the Router’s 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 header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.
  • Page 14 LAN Settings [insert 9630_LAN_Settings.tif] 1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply...
  • Page 15 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. You can name the network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.

  • Page 16: Internet Wan

    (1) (2) (3) Internet WAN 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 ADSL Service Provider’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type.
  • Page 17 Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select one of these five connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP: • PPPoE • PPPoA • Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged) • Static IP (IPOA) • Modem Only (Disable Internet Sharing) Note: See Appendix C in this User Manual for some common DSL Internet setting parameters.
  • Page 18 1. User Name - Enter the user name. (Assigned by your ISP). 2. Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP). 3. Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP). 4. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here.
  • Page 19 Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP (1483 Bridged) This connection method bridges your network and ISP’s network together. The Router will obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP’s DHCP server. [insert 9630_Dynamic_IP.tif] 1. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here.
  • Page 20 [insert 9630_IPoA.tif] 1. WAN IP Address – Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for the Router WAN interface. 2. WAN Subnet Mask - Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP. 3. Default Route - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will forward the packets to the default gateway assigned by your ISP.
  • Page 21 DNS (Domain Name Server) 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” box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address.
  • Page 22 [insert the following section from P74304-C F5D8230-4 v2 manual] 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 Internet.

  • Page 23: Wireless

    Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address. You can also do this manually by clicking the “Apply Changes” button (4). [insert 9630_DDNS_DynDNS.tif] Wireless 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, and encryption security settings.
  • Page 24 1. 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 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. WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) WPA2 is the second generation of WPA based 802.11i standard.
  • Page 27 Network key. The Wireless G Plus MIMO Desktop Network Card cannot access the network because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that is configured on the Wireless G Plus MIMO Router. [use the same illustration, but modify the name and change the PCI card to an USB adapter]...
  • Page 28 Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 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 characters. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key...
  • Page 29 Manual’s publication, a security patch download is available free from 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.
  • Page 30 WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)is a configuration wherein a radius server distributes the keys to the clients automatically. This is typically used in a business environment. Setting WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT: 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 update driver available for download from the Belkin support site: www.belkin.com/networking.
  • Page 32 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets). Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.
  • Page 33 [insert 9630_WPA2.tif] Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings. Setting WPA-RADIUS+WPA2-RADIUS...
  • Page 34 Belkin G Plus MIMO Network Cards feature easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility. Simply click on your wireless network name (SSID) from the Available Networks list and enter your Pre-Share Key (PSK). For more information please refer to Belkin Network Card’s user manual.
  • Page 35 [use existing screenshot] Click “OK” to save the settings. Setting Up WPA/WPA2 for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA/WPA2-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected...
  • Page 36 For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” or “WPA2-PSK under “Network Authentication”. Note: Select “WPA”if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server. Please consult your network administrator for further information.

  • Page 37: Firewall

    If MAC filtering is enabled, user must be sure to add the WLAN MAC address(es) of the Router/AP in order to allow communication with each other. If using a network protected by WPA, the SSID on both Access Points must be the same. Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:...
  • Page 38 Choosing an Application 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. Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, click on “Custom Server”...
  • Page 39 (1) (2) (3) (4) To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter a name of the filter in “Filter Name” box and IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP field .
  • Page 40 properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. This may be necessary if the NAT feature is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis.

  • Page 41: Utilities

    Security Log Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. [use existing screenshot]...
  • Page 42 Restart 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. [use existing screenshot] Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Click the “Restart Router”...
  • Page 43 Click the “Restore Defaults” button. The following message will appear. Click “OK” to restore factory defaults. [use existing screenshot] Saving/Backup Current Settings 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 44 [use existing screenshot] 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 the latest version.
  • Page 45 Updating the Router’s Firmware In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. [use existing screenshot] Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.
  • Page 46 [use existing screenshot] 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 47 Click on the “Apply Changes” button to save your settings. 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...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    [use existing screenshot] Troubleshooting Problem: The ADSL LED is not on. Solution: Check the connection between the Router and ADSL line. Make sure the cable from the ADSL line is connected to the port on the Router labeled “DSL Line”. Make sure the Router has power.
  • Page 49 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your Router. If you are using a Belkin Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 50 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point. Solution Log into your Wireless Router or access point. Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or access point.
  • Page 51 Download the patch here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-ce2b- 47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless 802.11g 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 products.
  • Page 52 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business. Solution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting.
  • Page 53 Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings. Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and 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 and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch...

  • Page 54: Technical Support Information

    *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. Technical Support Information Technical Support For latest software updates or if you have any further questions regarding installation of this product, please visit www.belkin.com/networking or contact: US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460...
  • Page 55 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...
  • Page 56 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 57: Appendix B: Important Factors For Placement And Setup

    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 58 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.

  • Page 59: Appendix C: Internet Connection Setting Table

    and AOL, please review the steps in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issues. Appendix C: Internet Connection Setting Table The table on the next page provides references to select and configure Internet connection in setting up your ADSL connection. Many ISPs use different settings depending on the region and equipment they use.
  • Page 60 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, F5D9630-4 to which this declaration relates, This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 61 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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