Belkin F5D52314 - Cable/DSL Gateway Router User manual

F5D5231-4
4-Port Router
Share your broadband Internet access
2.4GHz • Wireless
802.11b
Ethernet
E
Wired
Mbps
10/100
Ethernet
Gigabit
E
Wired
Mbps
10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet
2.4GHz • Wireless
HSM
802.11g
Mbps
2.4GHz • Wireless802.11g
Mbps
User Manual

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting your Connection Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Custom DNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuring your WAN MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Utilities Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Table of Contents

Introduction
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Benefits of a Home Network
Creating a home network is easy and very practical if you have more
than one computer. Networking lets you share resources, such as
printers and hard drives that, in the past, could be used ONLY by the
computer directly connected to them.
Belkin home networking lets you easily enjoy these additional advantages:
• Share one high-speed Internet connection among all the
computers in your home
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email,
and chat
• Share a single scanner or printer among the entire family
Advantages of a Wired Network
• Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less
expensive than wireless networking devices
• Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent
technology providing up to 1000Mbps
• Better range – wired Ethernet technology provides distance of
up to 328 ft. (without a repeater), while wireless range is typically
150 to 200 ft.
• Existing wired infrastructure – because of the maturity of wired
technology, some new homes are built with an Ethernet
cabling infrastructure
• Widespread industry acceptance – a wide range of
interoperable networking products availble
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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 Wired Router an ideal solution for your home or small
office network.
Easy Install Wizard
The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your
Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for
you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service
Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and
running on the Internet.
Note: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE,
Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the
Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in
this manual.
Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including
Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98SE,
Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet
browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard
language of the Internet).
Front-Panel LED Display
Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions
are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is
connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for
advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.
Web-Based Advanced User Interface
You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your
web browser, without having to install additional software onto the
computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best
of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any
computer on the network quickly and easily.

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NAT IP Address Sharing
Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the
single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider
while saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service
account.
SPI Firewall
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing,
Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with
zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding,
Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired
computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos,
and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will
adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer
data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without
interrupting or consuming resources.
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility
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.
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes
for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server
will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is
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Package Contents
• Belkin 4-Port Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• User Manual

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System Requirements
• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem
with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection
• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter
• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer
• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable
• Internet browser
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements
• A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, or a Mac
computer running Mac OS 9.x or OS X
• Minimum 64MB RAM
• Internet browser

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The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically.
All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better
organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the
front of the Router to provide you with information about network
activity and status.
Front Panel
(1) Power/Ready LED
When you power ON or restart the Router, the Power/Ready LED
blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready
LED turns SOLID. When the LED is SOLID, the Router is ready
for use.
OFF Router is OFF
Blinking Green Router is booting up
Solid Green Router is ready
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(2) LAN Port Status LEDs
These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports
on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected
to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will turn
ON. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected, AMBER means
a 100Base-TX device is connected. The LED will blink rapidly when
information is being sent over the port.
OFF No device is linked to the port
Green 10Base-T device connected
Orange 100Base-Tx device connected
Blinking (Orange or Green) Port activity
(3) Modem Status LED
This LED will be GREEN when your modem is connected properly to
the Router. The LED will blink rapidly when there is information being
sent over the port between the Router and the modem.
OFF No modem link
Solid Green Good modem link
Blinking Green Modem activity
(4) Connected LED
This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the
Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to
the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to
connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router
is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x
minutes” feature, this light will come in handy for knowing the status
of your Router’s connection.
OFF Router is not connected to the Internet
Blinking Green Router is attempting to connect to the Internet
Solid Green Router is connected to the Internet

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(5) Reset Button
The reset button is used in the rare event that the Router functions
improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal
operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also
restore the factory default settings by using the reset button. Use the
restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom
password.
a. Using the Reset Button to Reset the Router
Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router
will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to
blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the
reset is complete.
b. Using the Reset Button to Restore the Factory Defaults
Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then
release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash.
The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/
Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.
(6) Modem Port
This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable
that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port.
We recommend you use the included, high-quality networking cable,
rather than another cable, which may not work properly.
(7) Computer (LAN) Ports
Connect your 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. These ports
correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router.
(8) Power Jack
Connect the included DC 3.3V /1.5A power supply to this jack.
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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
• Belkin 4-Port Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• User Manual
Modem Requirements
Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet
port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB
connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and
are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to
use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your
modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of
modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem
that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.
Ethernet USB
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Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard software
1.1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at
this time.
1.2 DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. Make sure
you have the following items at the computer that is now directly
connected to the cable or DSL modem.
• Belkin Wired Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• Belkin RJ45 Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• User Manual
1.3 Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on
your computer.
1.4 Insert the Easy Install Wizard Software CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically
appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select
your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the
file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.
1.5 Follow the Easy Install Wizard to complete the installation.
Easy Install Wizard
Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard 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 Easy Install Wizard
requires that your Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP computer be
connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet
connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is
not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User
Manual to configure your Router. If you are using an operating system
other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, Mac OS 9.x, or Mac OS
X, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method”
section of this User Manual.
IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is
directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE
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Welcome Screen
After you insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s
welcome screen will appear. Make
sure you have not connected the
Router at this point. If you have
connected your Router, please
reconnect your computer directly
to the modem. Click “Next” when
you are ready to move on.
Progress Screen
Easy Install will show you a
progress screen each time a step
in the setup has been completed.
Each time you see the progress
screen, click “Next” when you are
ready to move to the next step.
Examining Settings
The Wizard will now examine your
computer’s network settings and
gather information needed to
complete the Router’s connection
to the Internet. When the Wizard is
finished examining your computer,
click “Next” to continue.
Multi-NICs Screen
If you have more than one network
adapter installed in your computer,
the Wizard will need to know
which adapter is connected to
your modem. Select the network
card that is connected to your
modem from the list and click
“Next”. If you are not sure which
adapter to choose, select the
adapter at the top of the list. If
you mistakenly choose the wrong
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Step 2 Connect the Router to your modem and computer
The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your
computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the
pictures as a guide.
2.1 This step instructs you to locate
the cable connected between
your modem and the networking
port on your computer. Unplug
this cable from the computer and
plug it into the GREEN port on the
Router. Click “Next” to continue.
2.2 This step instructs you to locate
the BLUE cable that is included
with your Router. Plug one end
of this cable into ANY one of the
BLUE ports on your Router. Plug
the other end of the cable into the
networking port on your computer.
Click “Next” to continue.
2.3 This step instructs you to locate
the power supply that is included
with your Router. Plug the power
supply’s small connector into the
GRAY port on the Router. Plug the
power supply into an empty power
outlet. Click “Next” to continue.
2.4 This step instructs you to look
at the lights on the front of your
Router. Make sure the appropriate
lights are ON. Refer to the Easy
Install Wizard software on your
computer’s screen for more
details. Click “Next” to continue.

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Step 3 Check the connection
3.1 Once you have completed
connecting the Router,
the Wizard will check the
connection to the Router, then
go on to determine what type
of Internet connection
you have.
3.2 User Name and
Password Needed
If you have a connection type
that requires a user name
and a password, the Wizard
will ask you to type in your
user name and password. If
your connection type does
not require a user name and
password, you will not see this
screen.
Your user name and password
is provided to you by your
Internet Service Provider. If you
have to type in a user name
and password to connect to
the Internet, then type that
same user name and password
in here. Your user name looks
something like “jsmith@myisp.
com” or simply “jsmith”. The
service name is optional and
is very rarely required by your
ISP. If you don’t know your
service name, leave this blank.
When you have entered your
information, click “Next” to
move on.
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Step 4 Configure the Router
The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the
Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do
not turn off the Router or computer. The Router will restart itself at
the end of this step.
4.1 Checking the Internet
The Wizard will now check for
an Internet connection. This can
take a few minutes. The Wizard
may not detect a connection right
away. If not, it will retry a number
of times. The “Connected” light on
the front panel of the Router will
flash during this time.
4.2 Finished
When the Internet connection
is complete, the Wizard will tell
you that you are finished. The
“Connected” LED on the front of
the Router will be solid GREEN,
indicating that the Router is now
connected to the Internet.
Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin
surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your
favorite web page.
Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router.
You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can
also add computers to your Router any time you want. Simply follow
the “Alternate Setup Method” on the next page to learn how to add
more computers.
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The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use
to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard.
You can also manage advanced functions of the Router. From the
Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks:
• View the Router’s current settings and status.
• Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that
they provided to you.
• Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP
address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings, and more.
• Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications
(port forwarding).
• Set up security features such as client restrictions and MAC
address filtering.
• Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.
• Change the Router’s internal password.
• Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).
• Reset the Router.
• Back up your configuration settings.
• Reset the Router’s default settings.
• Update the Router’s firmware.
Alternate Setup Method
Step 1 Connect the Router
1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power
supply from the modem.
1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem
and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the
other end connected to your modem.
1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port
on the back of the Router labeled “Connection to Modem”.
1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the
computer to one of the ports labeled “1-4”. Note: It does not
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1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power
supply to the modem.
1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord
into the wall, then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.
1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking
the lights on the front of the Router. The green light labeled
“Modem” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to
the Router.
1.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router
by checking the lights labeled “LAN 1,2,3,4”. The light which
corresponds to the numbered port that you connected your
computer to should be ON if your computer is
connected properly.
Alternate Setup Method
Step 2
Set your computer’s network
settings to work with a
DHCP server
See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network
Settings” for directions (page 56).
To power adapter Mac or PC
computer that
was originally
connected to the
cable or
DSL modem
Network cable
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Step 3
Configure the Router using the
Web-Based 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” (do
not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the
“Enter” key.
Logging into the Router
You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The
home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any
changes to the settings of the Router, you have to log in. Clicking the
“Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page
will take you to the Login screen. The Router ships with no password
entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the
“Submit” button to log in.
Logging out of the Router
One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of
making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged
in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be
logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The
second method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified
period of time. The default login time out is 10 minutes. This can be
changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information see the section in
this User Manual titled “Changing the Login Timeout Setting”.

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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.
(1) Quick Navigation Links
You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced 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 purple header of each tab will show you
a short description of the tab’s function.
(2) Version Info
Shows the firmware version, boot code version, hardware version, and
serial number of the Router.
(3) Page Name
The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Manual
will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance “LAN > LAN
Settings” refers to the “LAN Settings” page.
(4) Home Button
The home button is available in every page of the UI. Clicking this
button will take you back to the “Home” page.
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