Introduction Make sure you have the following Package Contents NAT IP Address Sharing • ADSL Modem Your Modem employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the • RJ11 Telephone Cable single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while •...
Knowing Your Modem Knowing Your Modem The Modem is designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables When a computer is properly connected to the USB port on the rear exit from the rear of the Modem for better organization and utility. The of the Modem, the LED will light.
Knowing your Modem Connecting your Modem Connecting your Computer via Ethernet Power off your computer and Modem Connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the rear of the Modem by using an Ethernet networking cable (an Ethernet network cable is supplied). Power on your computer and Modem.
Connecting your Modem Connecting your Modem Select “Search 9. Once the installer has for the best driver finished, click finish. for your device. (Recommended).” and click “Next” Place a tick next to “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” Connecting your ADSL Line Connection for the Modem to the ADSL line varies by country and region.
Connecting your Modem Setting up your Computer In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Modem, telephone line and you are using an ADSL line filter with built-in you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to splitter, connect the splitter to the telephone wall jack providing “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”.
Setting up your Computer Setting up your Computer Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Modem. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Modem. Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Modem, you will...
Setting up your Computer Setting up your Computer Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Modem. Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web Netscape Navigator 4.0 browser’s settings.
Setting up your Computer Manually Configuring your Modem Understanding the Web-Based User Interface connection to the Internet” and then click OK. The Modem can be configured by any browser such as Internet Explorer 4.0 or above. Using the web management interface, you may configure the Modem and view statistics to monitor network activity.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Making Configuration Changes Advanced Setup Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once Clicking the Home icon a configuration change has been made on a page, most times you will returns you to the home need to click the “SAVE SETTINGS”...
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Menu Description System Settings Time Settings Set the time zone and time Menu Description server for the Modem. System Sets the local time zone, the password for This information is used administrator access, the IP address of a PC that for log entries and client will be allowed to manage the Modem remotely, access control.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Remote Management By default, management Specify the WAN (Wide Area Network) connection parameters provided access is only available by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). to users on your local network. However, you can ATM PVC also manage the Modem from a remote host by...
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem ATM Interface Parameter Description Clicking on the ATM VC Protocol • Disable: Disables the connection. brings up the following • 1483 Bridging: Bridging is a standardized layer screen. The Modem 2 technology. It is typically used in corporate uses ATM as its WAN networks to extend the physical reach of a single interface.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Clone MAC Address Encapsulation Shows the packet encapsulation type. Clicking on the Clone Packet encapsulation specifies how to handle MAC Address brings up multiple protocols at the ATM transport layer. the following screen. •...
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem DHCP Client List The DHCP Clients List Parameter Description displays the IP Address, IP Address The IP address of the Modem. Host Name and MAC Address of each client IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Modem.
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Special Applications Address Mapping Use Address Mapping to Some applications, such allow a limited number of as Internet gaming, public IP addresses to be video conferencing, translated into multiple Internet telephony and private IP addresses for others, require multiple use on the internal LAN...
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem NAT Mapping Table NAT Mapping Table displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings. The NAT address mappings are listed 20 lines per page, click the control buttons to move forwards and backwards.
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem RIP Parameter Click Add or Edit to display the following page and add a new static route to the list. The device supports Routing Information Protocol (RIP) v1 and v2 to dynamically exchange routing information with adjacent Modems. Parameter Description Index...
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Routing Table Authentication None: No authentication. Required Password: A password authentication key is included in the packet. If this does not match what is expected, the packet will be discarded. This method provides very little security as it is possible to learn the authentication key by watching RIP packets.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Firewall Access Control Add PC The Modem’s firewall The settings in the screen enables access control shot below will block of client PCs, blocks all email sending and common hacker attacks, receiving. including IP Spoofing, Define the appropriate Land Attack, Ping of...
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem URL Blocking Edit Schedule Rule To configure the URL You can create and edit Blocking feature, use the schedule rules on this table below to specify the page. web sites (www.somesite. Define the appropriate com) and/or keywords settings for a schedule you want to filter on your...
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Network attacks that deny Stateful Packet This option allows you to select access to a network device Inspection different application types that are are called DoS attacks. using dynamic port numbers. If you DoS attacks are aimed wish to use Stateful Packet Inspection at devices and networks...
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem RIP Defect Enabled If the Modem does not reply to an H.323 data 180 secs The length of time for which an H.323 IPX RIP request packet, it will stay in channel idle session will be managed if there is no the input queue and not be released.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem ADSL Maximum 1 secs Length of time before a half-open ADSL Parameters number of fragmentation session is detected as half-open half-open. We recommend leaving fragmentation the Operation Mode at packets from the default Automatic the same host.
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Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Status Noise Margin: The Status page displays Upstream Minimum noise margin upstream. ADSL status information. Downstream Minimum noise margin downstream. Maximum fluctuation in the output power Output Power Attenuation: Upstream Maximum reduction in the strength of the upstream signal.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem UPnP Statistics (Superframes represent the highest level of data UPnP (Universal Plug-and- presentation. Play) is a technology that Each superframe contains regular ADSL frames, offers seamless operation one of which is used to provide superframe of voice messaging, video synchronization, identifying the start of a messaging, games, and...
Configuration”. Password/Key Please note: If your Modem is functioning correctly, we do not recommend you update the firmware. Belkin is not responsible for Tools any consequence as result of a firmware update. Please consult Belkin Technical Support prior to updating the Modem’s firmware.
Manually Configuring your Modem Manually Configuring your Modem Status DHCP Client List The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. Security Log The following items are included on the Status screen: The security log may be saved to a file by clicking Parameter...
Telecom’s network services. This Belkin F5D5730au ADSL Router on Long Lines This Belkin F5D5730au ADSL Router may not achieve the type of “high speed” operation expected when attached to a line that is longer than intended by the ITU-T ADSL standard i.e. >3 km of 0.4mm cable or a shorter cable length with several tails or multiples.
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