Belkin F5D7234-4 v5 User manual

Wireless G Router
User Manual
8820-00257 F5D7234-4 v5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SecuringyourWi-FiNetwork................................49
WEPSetup ............................................52
UsingWi-FiProtectedSetup ..............................54
WPASetup.............................................55
SettingWPA/WPA2......................................56
GuestAccess(Optional)..................................56
UsingtheAccessPointMode ...............................59
ConfiguringtheFirewall ....................................60
SettingMACAddressFiltering...............................63
EnablingtheDMZ.........................................64
UtilitiesTab ..............................................66
RestartingtheRouter....................................67
Updating the Firmware ...................................70
7ManuallyConfiguringNetworkSettings ...................76
8RecommendedWebBrowserSettings ....................81
9Troubleshooting........................................83
10Information...........................................99
1Introduction ............................................1
BenefitsofaHomeNetwork..................................1
AdvantagesofaWirelessNetwork ............................1
PlacementofyourRouterforOptimalPerformance...............2
2ProductOverview .......................................5
ProductFeatures...........................................5
3 Knowing your Router ....................................7
Package Contents ..........................................7
SystemRequirements.......................................7
SetupAssistantSoftwareSystemRequirements.................7
4ConnectingandConfiguringyourRouter..................11
5AlternateSetupMethod.................................25
6UsingtheWeb-BasedAdvancedUserInterface ............40
ChangingLANSettings.....................................41
ViewingtheDHCPClientListPage...........................43
ConfiguringtheWirelessNetworkSettings.....................43

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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
Performance” on page 2.
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Ř Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop
computer anywhere within your wireless range
Ř Easy installation – The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes
setup simple
Ř Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
Ř Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products
lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers
and gaming consoles
Ř No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
Ř Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
Ř Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
Ř Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
Ř Share a single printer with the entire family
Ř Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
Ř Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
Ř Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Benefits of a Home Network

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Ř Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your
Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
Ř In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close
to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor.
Ř Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
Ř Refrigerators
Ř Washers and/or dryers
Ř Metal cabinets
Ř Large aquariums
Ř Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your
computers and Router).
Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is
to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is
between 100 and 200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move
farther from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that
can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio
waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see if
distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please
contact Belkin Technical Support.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at
its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1. Wireless Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as
close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
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):

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4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as
apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless
networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your
wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that
are available (see your wireless adapter’s or card’s user manual), and
move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other
networks as possible.
Ř Experiment with more than one of the available channels in
order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
Ř For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included with your
Wireless Network Card or 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 Universal Range Extender/Access Point.
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Ř Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
Ř Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone
that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may
be interfering.
Ř If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
Ř If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.

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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and
are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
Ř Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
Ř The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another
cable or DSL service
Ř Most online banking websites
Ř Many commercial websites that require a user name and password
to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The easiest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
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
for portable computers. To change your power management setting
under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections, VPNs, and
AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed
these issues.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our
website at www.belkin.com/networking.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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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 Belkin Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or
small office network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac®Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac
OS®X, Linux®, Windows®2000, XP, Vista®, and others. All that is needed
is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the
standard language of the Internet).
Patent-Pending Network Status 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.
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
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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 no need
for a complicated networking setup.
Setup Assistant Software
The Setup Assistant Software 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 Wireless Router will be up
and running on the Internet.
NOTE: Setup Assistant Software is compatible with Windows 2000,
XP, Vista, and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating system,
the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method
described in this User Manual (see page 25).
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point
802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates
up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.
MAC Address Filtering
For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique
client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every
computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses
into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface and you can
control access to your network.

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Package Contents
Ř Belkin G Wireless Router
Ř Quick Installation Guide
Ř Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual
Ř Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
Ř Power Supply
System Requirements
Ř Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem
with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection
Ř At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter
Ř TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer
Ř RJ45 Ethernet networking cable
Ř Internet browser
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
Ř A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista,
or Mac OS X v10.x
Ř Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM
Ř Internet browser
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
to provide you with information about network activity and status.
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A. Internet Status
This unique icon 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 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”
feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring 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
B. Modem Status
This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected
properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.
Off Router is NOT connected to
modem
Blinking Green Router is connecting to the ISP
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. During this time, the “router” icon
blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon
becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.
Off Router is off
Blinking Green Router is booting up
Solid Green Router is on and ready
D. Wired-Computer Status
Off Wired computer is not present
Solid Green Wired computer is connected to
the Router
Blinking Green Data is transmitting between the
Router and wired computer(s)