Belkin F6D4230-4 User manual

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Enhanced Wireless Router
User Manual
F6D4230-4
8820-00034-A
Ok-mk 12/3/08
Splash Screen
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Advantages of a Wireless Network…………………………..x
Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . .x
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . .x
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . x
Setting WPA/WPA2 Encryption…………………x
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Setting MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Using Dynamic DNS……………………………………….x
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . .x
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router (the
Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses 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 Enhanced Wireless Router” on the
next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to
use your Belkin Home Network to:
•Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in
your home
•Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
•Share a single printer with the entire family
•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
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:
•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
•Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple
•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
•Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products

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Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router
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 further
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 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.

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1. 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):
•Ensure that your Router’s networking antenna is positioned
vertically (toward the ceiling).
•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.
•Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz 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:
•Refrigerators
•Washers and/or dryers
•Metal cabinets
•Large aquariums
•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).
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to
the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
•Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
•Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If
this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
•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.
•If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless
phone.

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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 to locate any other wireless networks that are available
(see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and
computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
•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.
•For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included with your
wireless network card. 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 Range Extender/Access Point.
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:
•Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
•The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another
cable or DSL service
•Most online banking websites
•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 simplest
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.

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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website
at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:
US: 877-736-5771
UK: 0845 607 77 87
Australia: 1800 235 546
New Zealand: 0800 235 546
Singapore: 65 64857620
Europe: www.belkin.com/support
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 Enhanced Wireless 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®8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows®98, Me, NT®, 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.

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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 additional 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, four-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)
UPnP 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 no need for a
complicated networking setup.

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Setup Assistant
The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned 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: 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 described in this
User Manual (see page xx) [VERIFY PAGE NUMBER].
Integrated Enhanced Wireless Access Point
Enhanced is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates
of up to 150Mbps. Actual throughput is typically lower than the connected
data rate and will vary depending on your networking environment.
NOTE: The standard transmission rate—150Mbps—is the physical data
rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
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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Knowing your Router
Package Contents
•Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router
•Quick Installation Guide
•Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD
•RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
•Power Supply
•User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD
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
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
•A computer running Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®; or Mac OS® X
v10.x
•Minimum 1GHz processor and 128MB RAM
•Internet browser

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Knowing your Router
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. Wireless Security