Belkin F5D9001 Series User manual

Starter Network Kit
Share your files and Internet connection
Professional Network Kit
*Actual product may vary from photograph
Share your files and Internet connection
Share your files and Internet connection
Mobile Network Kit

able of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Connecting the Starter Network Kit and the Mobile Network Kit . . .4
Connecting the Professional Network Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Installing the Belkin Notebook PCMCIA Network Card . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Installing Software to All PCs on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup . . . . . . . . . .14-18
Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup . . . . .19-21
Sharing Files and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-26
Accessing Resources on Other Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28
Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-36
Creating a Simple Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-49
Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs . . . . . .50-67
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty, FCC, CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
1

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product. You
can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and peripherals,
exchanging data quickly between connected computers, and
communicating via e-mail and the Internet. This guide explains how
to install and use the Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card on a PC
running Microsoft®Windows®98, 2000, Me, or NT 4.0 operating
system software.
Features
PCI Card:
• Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards
• Compatible with PCI Local Bus specification Revision 2.1 and later
• Offers Wake-On-LAN support to keep resources available even if
computer has gone into sleep mode
• Supports optional boot ROM for remote system startup
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic
PCMCIA Card:
• Compatible with PCMCIA specifications
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic
Network Switch:
• Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic
• Provides 5 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ45 ports for easy migration
from 10Base-T to 100Base-T networks
• Allows you to easily add computers to your network through a
uplink port at any time
• Gives dedicated bandwidth to each port for an efficient and
error-free network
2

Introduction
F5D9001 Series Contents of Package:
• 2 10/100 PCI Cards with Wake-On-LAN
•1 25m CAT5 Crossover Cable
• 1 CD-ROM
• 1 User Guide
F5D9002 Series Contents of Package:
• 1 10/100 PCMCIA Card
• 1 10/100 PCI Card with Wake-On-LAN
•1 CAT5 Crossover Cable
• 1 CD-ROM
• 1 User Guide
F5D9100 Series Contents of Package:
• 1 5-Port Professional Network Switch (10/100BT Ethernet)
• 2 10/100 PCI Cards with Wake-On-LAN
•2 10m UTP CAT5e Cables
• 1 Power Supply
•1 CD-ROM
• 1 User Guide
3

Connecting two computers
Connecting two computers simply requires each computer to have a
Network Card, such as a Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card included
in your Starter Network Kit, or a Belkin Notebook PCMCIA Network
Card included in your Mobile Network Kit. Once you have installed
the two Network Cards in your PCs, simply connect them together
using the CAT5e Crossover Cable included in this package.
Connecting the Starter Network Kit and the Mobile Network Kit
4
PC
PC
or

Connecting the Professional Network Kit
5
Connecting three or
more computers
Connecting three or more computers requires each computer to have
a Network Card, such as a Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card, a
Belkin PCMCIA or CardBus Card for notebook computers. You should
also have a 10/100Base-T Hub or Switch with enough ports for the
number of computers you intend to connect immediately or in the
near future. Hubs and switches are physically and effectively very
similar; however, Belkin always recommends the use of a Switch, as
they offer much higher performance, efficiency, and speed than
standard hubs. For this reason, Belkin has included a Switch with
your Professional Network Kit. After installing the Network Cards,
connect each computer to the Switch using a UTP CAT5e Patch
Cable, also supplied with this package.
PC
PC
PC

Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card
6
1. Network cards are sensitive to static electricity, which can
damage their delicate electronic components. To protect your
device, always:
• Touch the metal chassis of your computer before you pick up
the card. This grounds the electrostatic charge.
• Avoid touching any of the electrical components when
handling the card. If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap
or antistatic gloves.
Note: Dry weather conditions or walking across a carpeted floor may
cause you to acquire an electrostatic charge.
2. Turn off the power to the PC and unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
3. Remove the cover to the
PC. Please refer to your
computer’s installation
manual for instructions on
how to remove the cover.
4. Find any available PCI
expansion bus slot and
remove the protector
bracket from the
computer’s case. If you
are planning to install the
Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
feature, choose an empty
PCI slot that is close to the
matching WOL connector
on the PC’s motherboard.

Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card
7
5. Connect the WOL cable to
the designated WOL
connector on the Desktop
Network PCI Card.
6. Connect the other end of
the WOL cable to the
WOL connector on the PC’s
motherboard. Please refer to
your computer’s installation
manual for the location of the
WOL connection on the motherboard.

Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card
8
7. Carefully insert the card into the slot until the connectors at the edge
of the card are firmly in place.
8. Secure the card into the slot using a
standard case screw.
9. Replace the cover to the PC and
connect the power cord to the
electrical outlet. Be sure to
re-connect other cables that
may have come loose during
the installation.