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F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
Page 1 of 61
B E L K I N
Wireless G Router
User Manual
8820-00118 Rev.A01
F5D7234-4

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  • Page 1 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 1 of 61 B E L K I N Wireless G Router User Manual 8820-00118 Rev.A01 F5D7234-4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 2 of 61 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless Network Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance 2. Product Overview Product Features 3. Knowing your Router...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    9. Troubleshooting 10. Information Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Router (the Router). The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Router For Optimal Performance

    • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles •...
  • Page 5 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 5 of 61 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 6: Product Overview

    Adapter. See your Network Card’s user guide for more information. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point.
  • Page 7 In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

  • Page 8: Knowing Your Router

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 8 of 61 UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 9 of 61 • Belkin G Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply System Requirements •...
  • Page 10 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 10 of 61 Green Solid Green Router is connected to modem and functioning properly C. Router/Power Status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up.

  • Page 11: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 11 of 61 Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These 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.
  • Page 12 NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS. Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant 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 Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5 computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL...
  • Page 13 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 13 of 61 Put the CD into your computer. If the Setup Assistant doesn't run automatically, browse the CD, find the Setup Assistant icon, and run it. IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1.B.
  • Page 14 We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet. Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website.

  • Page 15: Alternate Setup Method

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 15 of 61 IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1.B. Progress Screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed.
  • Page 16 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 16 of 61 • Set up security features such as client restrictions, MAC address filtering, WEP, and WPA • Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network • Change the Router’s internal password •...

  • Page 17: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 17 of 61 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual entitled “Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web-Based Advanced User Interface (UI).
  • Page 18 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 18 of 61 6. Language This shows the active language for the User Interface. Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages. 7. LAN Settings Shows the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router.
  • Page 19 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 19 of 61 WAN MAC address, if required by your ISP. When you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “Connected” if your Router is set up properly.
  • Page 20 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 20 of 61 Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service.
  • Page 21 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 21 of 61 Setting your Internet Service Provider (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.
  • Page 22 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 address and will allow the connection to work.

  • Page 23: 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 reason to do so.

  • Page 24: Viewing The Dhcp Client List Page

    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 25 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 25 of 61 SSID Broadcast 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 26: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 26 of 61 driver update. If there is no driver update available, switching to b only mode may fix your problem. Please note that switching to 11b only mode will decrease 802.11g performance.
  • Page 27 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 or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
  • Page 28 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 28 of 61 You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Apply Changes” to create a key.

  • Page 29: Wep Setup

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 29 of 61 The network adapter cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router. Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9.
  • Page 30 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 30 of 61 1. Select “WEP” from the “Security” menu’s “Allowed Client Type”. 2. Select “64 bit” from the drop-down menu in “WEP Mode”. 3. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in your passphrase.

  • Page 31: Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 31 of 61 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).

  • Page 32: Wpa Setup

    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 33 Setting up WPA for Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are NOT Manufactured by Belkin If you do NOT have a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access”...

  • Page 34: Using The Access Point Mode

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 34 of 61 4. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. (image 1 p.63 from P74559-A) 5. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Firewall

    F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 35 of 61 browser’s navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally. Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: •...
  • Page 36 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 36 of 61 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers.
  • Page 37 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 37 of 61 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 38 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. Updating the 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 exist. 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 39 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 39 of 61 Click on “F5D7234-4 Firmware Update” to find and download the latest firmware available. 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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 41 of 61 be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. The Router ships with this feature enabled. If you want to disable it, select “Disable” and click “Apply Changes”.
  • Page 42 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 42 of 61 3. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
  • Page 43 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 43 of 61 Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
  • Page 44 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 44 of 61 Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
  • Page 45 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 45 of 61 Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
  • Page 46 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 46 of 61 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Setup Assistant. If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for installation steps.
  • Page 47 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 47 of 61 modem. If the “Modem” light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.
  • Page 48 If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please do the following: 1. Look at the lights on your Router. Your Belkin Router’s lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 49 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 49 of 61 Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed. Solution: If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks” in the wireless configuration utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1.
  • Page 50 Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin G Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters. These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly. For network/range extension information, please visit: www.belkin.com/networking to find out more about:...
  • Page 51 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 51 of 61 Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1, the Access Point’s default is 192.168.2.254.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 52 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 52 of 61 2. 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 client card.
  • Page 53 Utility” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card. 2. 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 client card.
  • Page 54 Utility” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card. 2. 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 client card.
  • Page 55 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 55 of 61 Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) 1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. The “Wireless Network Connection Properties”...
  • Page 56 Technical Support You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87...
  • Page 57 F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 57 of 61 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation.
  • Page 58 Page 58 of 61 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 Industry Canada.
  • Page 59 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 60 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship...
  • Page 61 +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2009 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Apple, AirPort, Mac, Mac OS, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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