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Belkin F5D9231-4 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    + MIMO Wireless Router User Manual PM01116 F5D9231-4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Advantages Of A Wireless Network

    + MIMO the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize 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 G...
  • Page 4 Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” a position between five and 10 feet from the Router in order to see if such as microwave ovens� Dense objects that can inhibit wireless distance is the problem�...
  • Page 5 If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz more information� cordless phone� 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 Range Extender/Access Point� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 6 A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), for portable computers�...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product features 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 Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network�...
  • Page 8 Router will be up and running on the Internet� nOTe: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; and Mac OS X v10�x� If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method...

  • Page 9: Knowing Your Router

    Package Contents The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop� All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility� The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router •...
  • Page 10 Router/Power status C� Wireless-Computer status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up� During this time, the “router” icon blinks� When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon Wireless computer is not present becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use�...
  • Page 11 Internet� When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet� When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet� When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet� When using the “Disconnect after x minutes”...
  • Page 12 – yellow i� Resetting the Router This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem� Use the cable that was provided with the router to connect the modem to this port� Push and release the “Reset” button� The lights on the Router will Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the router may not momentarily flash�...

  • Page 13: Connecting And Configuring Your Router

    Wireless Router + MIMO 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 • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable running in minutes� The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be •...
  • Page 14 Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your connections� Router) and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router� Connect the other end to your modem, in the port that’s now free� d�...
  • Page 15 COnneCTInG and COnfIGURInG yOUR ROUTeR sections table of contents step 2: set Up the Router – Run the setup assistant software a� Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time� Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer�...
  • Page 16 Confirmation screen Progress screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the right of the arrow� Click “Next” to continue�...
  • Page 17 1�1 Checking settings 1�2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection� and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet�...
  • Page 18 ISP from the drop-down boxes� will connect� You can either use the default or change it to something unique� Write down this name for future reference� Click “Next”...
  • Page 19 Router and restarting it� Wait for the on-screen instructions� connection to the Internet� note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting� Doing so will render your Router inoperable� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting You have finished installing your new Belkin Router� You will see If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the the following screen� Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the Internet�...
  • Page 21 Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are computers to your network� Follow the on-screen instructions� properly connected, your network is set up and working� You can now surf the Internet� Click “Next” to take you back to the main menu� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...

  • Page 22: Alternate Setup Method

    3 Configure the Router 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” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”)� Then press the “Enter” key�...
  • Page 23 Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out� The second the login screen�...
  • Page 24 Understanding the Web-based advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI)� The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings� All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page�...
  • Page 25 You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of directly on these links� The links are divided into logical categories one button�...
  • Page 26 Router� Shows the status of the Router’s, firewall, and wireless features� Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links 8� lan settings or by clicking the quick-navigation links on the left side of the screen�...
  • Page 27 Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (a) on the left side of the screen� Select the connection type you use� If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (b) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings�...
  • Page 28 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� You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one�...
  • Page 29 Internet service Provider (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� Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes”...
  • Page 30 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� If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE�...
  • Page 31 Internet service by the minute� 4� service name A service name is rarely required by an ISP� If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 32 MeTHOd sections table of contents 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 33 The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router confirm it� from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time� For instance, placing a check mark next to this option and entering “5” into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity�...

  • Page 34: Alternate Setup Method

    MeTHOd sections table of contents setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra bigPond/Optusnet Cable User ® [Australia Only] Follow the on-screen steps and click “Apply Changes” to complete your setup� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 35 Router� The “Automatic from ISP” (1) box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address� If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly�...
  • Page 36 In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address� a unique “serial number” called a MAC address� Your Internet Service You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page� Type in a MAC Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes”...

  • Page 37: Using The Web-Based Advanced User Interface

    Viewing the lan settings Advanced User Interface� In your browser, type “192�168�2�1” (do Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you its header not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the page�...

  • Page 38: Changing Lan Settings

    Changing lan settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here� 1� IP address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router� The default IP address is “192�168�2�1”�...
  • Page 39 The default setting is “Belkin”� You can set a local domain name example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not (network name) for your network� There is no need to change this setting to exceed the 100-client limit�...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Configuring The Wireless Network Settings

    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 or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point�...
  • Page 42 Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time�...
  • Page 43 Changing the Wireless security settings that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks� To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next Your G Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security + MIMO to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”�...
  • Page 44 Using Wi-fi Protected setup PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) for encryption� It does not is associated with WPS� Enable WPS through the screen illustrated provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network�...
  • Page 45 WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes� 3� Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the Router’s PIN to the registrar� Click “Generate New PIN” to change the PIN from the default value� Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset the PIN value�...
  • Page 46 IMPORTanT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that supported WPA2� At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft �...
  • Page 47 Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK) mode and WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode� Typically, WPA2-Personal (PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment where an external radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically�...

  • Page 48: Setting Wpa Security

    Your Router supports WPA-Personal (PSK), which uses what is known as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the security key� A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long� It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters� Each client uses the same key to access the network�...

  • Page 49: Setting Wep Encryption

    WEP key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually, or you can type a passphrase in the “PassPhrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase� Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set all of your clients to match these settings� 3�...
  • Page 50 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� You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers�...

  • Page 51: Using The Access Point Mode

    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 52: Setting Mac Address Control

    This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless 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) to which you want to allow network access�...
  • Page 53 The “Deny Access” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network� Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network� All others will�...

  • Page 54: Configuring The Firewall

    The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: attack networks� These ports appear to be “stealth” meaning that for all intents and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker� You • IP Spoofing can turn the firewall function off if needed;...
  • Page 55 The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) Select your application from the drop-down list� Click “Add”� The calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen�...
  • Page 56 “Block” (4)� You can also select “Always” to block access all of the time� Select the day to start on top (5), the time to start on top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop (8) on the bottom� Select “Enable”...
  • Page 57 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� The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks�...

  • Page 58: Using Dynamic Dns

    Internet community� The Dynamic DNSSM service is ideal for a home website, file server, or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at work� Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no matter how often your ISP changes it� When your IP address changes, your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname�dyndns�org instead!

  • Page 59: Utilities

    IP address, a hacker can determine that something and perform certain administrative functions� of interest might be there� The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside� This heightens your Router’s security level�...

  • Page 60: Restarting The Router

    The following message will appear� Restarting the Router can take begins working improperly� Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT up to 60 seconds� It is important not to turn off the power to the delete any of your configuration settings��...
  • Page 61 Restoring factory default settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the 3� The following message will appear� Restoring the defaults includes factory (default) settings� It is recommended that you back up your restarting the Router�...
  • Page 62 You can save your current configuration by using this feature� Saving 1� Click “Save”� A window your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are called “File Download” will lost or changed� It is recommended that you back up your current open�...
  • Page 63 “user�conf”� Be below� Click “Close”� sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later� When you The configuration is now saved� have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”�...
  • Page 64 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 “�conf”� Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it�...
  • Page 65 Click countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be “OK”� restored� The Router’s home page should appear automatically� If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192�168�2�1) into the navigation bar of your browser� 3� A reminder window will appear�...

  • Page 66: 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 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 67 Select a location� You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name� Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later� When you have selected the location, click “Save”�...
  • Page 68 In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”� A window will open 2� Browse to the firmware file you downloaded� Select the file by that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file� double-clicking on the file name� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 69 You will see one more message� This message tells you that the of the firmware file you just selected� Click “Update”� Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted� Click “OK”�...
  • Page 70 The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to 10 minutes� note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s to log into the Router in the future�...
  • Page 71 Select the anywhere on the Internet� There are two methods of remotely managing time zone that you reside in� You have the option to select a primary and the Router� The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock synchronized�...
  • Page 72 When you log into the Router’s advanced that are UPnP-compliant� Some applications require the Router’s firewall interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is to be configured in a specific way to operate properly� This usually available�...

  • Page 73: 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�...
  • Page 74 Select the “TCP/IP” tab (2)� Next to “Configure:” (3), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”� If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (4) 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 75 You will need to enter this information into the Router� 6� If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure:” (3), then click “Apply Now”� your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router� G+ MIMO Wireless Router...
  • Page 76 5� If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type� Write the address information in the table below� You will need to enter this information into the Router�...
  • Page 77 If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router� to be set up for a static IP connection type� Write the address information in the table below� You will need to enter this information into the Router�...

  • Page 78: 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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section�...
  • Page 79 “LAN Settings…”� 1� Start Netscape� Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”� 4� Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed 2� options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”�...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Problem: Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start� 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� 1� If the Setup Assistant 2�...
  • Page 81 TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents 3� The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds� If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled “SetupAssistant”� 4� If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network...
  • Page 82 Setup Assistant cannot find my Router� solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items: 1� If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the 3�...
  • Page 83 • I am unable to connect to the Internet� The “modem” LED on my If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, Router is off, and the “internet” LED is blinking� please check the following items: 1�...
  • Page 84 The Setup Assistant completed, but my web browser doesn’t work� doesn’t work� • I am unable to connect to the Internet� The “modem” LED on my • I am unable to connect to the Internet� The “modem” LED on my Router is blinking, and the “internet”...
  • Page 85 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly� solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1� Look at the lights on your Router� If you’re using a Belkin Router, 3�...

  • Page 86: Information

    TROUblesHOOTInG sections table of contents Problem: Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed� I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is not listed� solution: solution: If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks”...
  • Page 87 Router� the properties dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest and then click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced”...
  • Page 88 Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Router� (The C3 03 0f af 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 e4 = 128-bit key Router’s default is 192�168�2�1�) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login”...
  • Page 89 I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card� solution: The client card must use the same key as the Router� For instance, if your Router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key�...
  • Page 90 This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up� For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”� You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802�11g Wireless Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support 3�...
  • Page 91 Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access point uses� For instance, if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the G Wireless Router or access point, the clients must also use that same key�...
  • Page 92 Windows XP WPA� note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP� Other operating systems are not supported at this time� You also need to ensure that the wireless card’s manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site�...
  • Page 93 “WPA-PSK” under Important: Enter your pre-shared will see the following screen� “Network Administration”� key� This can be from eight to 63 note: Select WPA (with radius characters and can be letters, server) if you are using this numbers, or symbols� This same...
  • Page 94 MIMO) wireless networking standard, 802�11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802�11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802�11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps� See the following chart for more detailed information�...

  • Page 95: Through

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for f5d9231-4v1 a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules� Operation is subject to interference in a residential installation�...
  • Page 96 Modifications europe-european Union notice The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the...
  • Page 97 To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products� In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for 1� Contact Belkin International, Inc�, at 501 W� Walnut St�, Compton CA...
  • Page 98 OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment� The cost, if any, PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY�...
  • Page 99 +61 (0) 2 4350 4600 +61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax © 2008 Belkin International, Inc� All rights reserved� All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed� Apple, AirPort, Mac, and Mac OS, are trademarks of Apple Inc�, registered in the U�S�...

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