Belkin F5D5130-5 User manual

Share your files and Internet connection
5-and 8-Port 10/100
network
F5D5130-5
F5D5130-8
Network Switch

able of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Belkin Docking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting a Simple Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Installing the Network Card Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing Software to All PCs onYour Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup . . . . . . . . . .12-16
Configuring Additional Computers
Using Belkin NetSetup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19
Sharing Files and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-24
Accessing Resources on Other Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs . . . . . .27-44
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Warranty, FCC, CE Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product.
You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and
peripherals, sharing one Internet account*, exchanging data
quickly between connected computers, and communication
via-e-mail and the Internet. The Network Switch can be used to
connect PCs, additional switches, Gateway Routers, and other
networking components. This guide explains how to install and
use the Belkin 5- and 8-Port 10/100Mbps Network Switch.
Features:
• Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic
• Provides 5 or 8 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ45 ports for easy
migration from 10Base-T to 100Base-T networks
• Shared RJ45 uplink port allows you to easily add computers to
your network at any time
• Dedicated bandwidth provided for each port provides for an
efficient and error-free network
Contents of Package:
• One Belkin 5- or 8-Port 10/100Mbps Network Switch
• One Power Supply
• One CD-ROM
• User Guide
*Requires Windows 98 SE, ME, or 2000
Introduction
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Product Descriptions
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Port Activity/Status Lights
Provide information about the network
Power Light
Indicates the power is on or off
LAN Ports
Connect your PCs to these ports
DC Power Jack
Connect the included power
supply to this jack
Front Panel
F5D5130-5
5-Port 10/100 Network Switch Product Description
Rear Panel

Product Descriptions
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Front Panel
Power Light–When lit, indicates that the 5-Port Switch is
receiving power
Port Activity/Status Lights
Amber–A steady amber light indicates that there is a 100Mbps
(100Base-TX) link between the 5-Port Switch and the
computer connected to that port.
Green–A steady green light indicates that there is a 10Mbps
(10Base-T) link between the 5-Port Switch and the computer
connected to that port.
Flashing–A flashing port-status (either amber or green), indicates that
data is flowing between the Belkin 5-Port Network Switch
and the computer connected to that port.
Rear Panel
Power Input Jack–Connect 6V DC power supply
LAN Ports–Numbered 1-5. Connect the network cable from your
PC’s network interface card/adapter to these ports. It is not
important which LAN ports you use. For example, in a two-
computer network you can connect one computer to Port 4
and the other to Port 1.

Product Descriptions
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F5D5130-8
8-Port 10/100 Network Switch Product Description
Port Activity/Status Lights
Provide information about the network
Power Light
Indicates the power is on or off
Uplink Button
Allows you to easily add additional
ports to your network
LAN Ports
Connect your PCs to these ports
DC Power Jack
Connect the included power
supply to this jack
Front Panel
Rear Panel

Product Descriptions
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Front Panel
Power Light–When lit, indicates that the 8-Port Switch is receiving
power
Port Activity/Status Lights
Amber–A steady amber light indicates that there is a 100Mbps
(100Base-TX) link between the 8-Port Switch and the
computer connected to that port.
Green–A steady green light indicates that there is a 10Mbps
(10Base-T) link between the 8-Port Switch and the computer
connected to that port.
Flashing–a flashing port status light (either amber or green),
indicates that data is flowing between the Belkin 8-Port
Network Switch and the computer connected to that port.
Rear Panel
Power Input Jack–Connect 6V DC power supply
LAN Ports–Numbered 1-8. Connect the network cable from your PCs
network interface card/adapter to these ports. It is not
important which LAN ports you use. For example, in two-
computer network you can connect one computer to Port
4 and the other to Port 1.
Uplink button–Push the uplink button to make port 1 an uplink port
to which you can add switches, routers, and other
networking components.

Belkin Docking Options
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Belkin Docking Options
The Belkin Docking Ring
Belkin has designed the SOHO switches to link together with other
Belkin networking products through the docking ring on the side of the
module. The ring will fit into the mating ring of another Belkin network
product such as a gateway router, a wireless access point. Simply place
modules side by side and push them together.
The Belkin Wall Mount
Belkin provides an adapter that will allow the Switch to be mounted
to the wall.The adapter is available at belkin.com. To install the wall
mount follow these steps.
1. Use the wall mount as a template and mark the screw holes on
your wall with a pencil.
2. Drill holes in the wall and insert screw anchors (not included)
into the wall.
3. Insert screws into the anchors and turn them in just far enough that
when the wall mount is placed on the screws it will be snug but still
able to slide.
4. Snap the wall mount into the docking ring on the Belkin Switch.
5. Align the wall mount’s holes with the screw heads and push the wall
mount over screws. Slide the Belkin Switch and wall mount down
over the screw heads to secure it to the wall.

Connecting a Simple Network
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Connecting a Simple Network
Connecting multiple computers in your home or office via a network
switch lets you cooperate, collaborate, and make the most of your
hardware. You can share files and printers and even access the
Internet from every computer in your network.
While networking was once a complicated matter, Windows 95, 98
and later versions, along with hardware and software like Belkin
networking products have made networking very easy to do. The
following section of this manual will help you set up a simple
network in your home or office. If you are connecting to a larger
existing network, it is recommended that you consult your network
administrator (the person who originally set up the network) for
instruction on how to connect additional computers to the network.
Connecting three or more computers
To connect your network you will need a network switch or hub with
enough ports for the number of computers you intend to connect
immediately or in the near future. (The F5D5130-5 provides five ports
and the F5D5130-8 provides eight ports.) Although hubs and
switches perform the same function, they do so at different rates of
performance, efficiency, and speed.
While a hub transmits information to all PCs on your network, a
switch is a "Smart Hub" that features a store-and-forward function.
This function retains the originator’s IP address and transmits
information to the specified PC rather than over the entire network.
Less network traffic and the elimination of the time needed to process
information sent to unintended recipients means minimal data
collisions and data loss.

To connect your computers to the Belkin Switch, each computer must
be equipped with a network interface card/adapter such as an
internal PCI card (for desktop computers), a PC card (for notebook
computers), or a USB Ethernet adapter (an alternative to opening up
your PC; for USB-equipped computers only). Each computer connects
to the Belkin Switch via a CAT5 networking cable. You will need one
networking cable for each PC.
1. Be sure that the power to the Belkin Switch, your modem, and
all of your PCs has been turned OFF or disconnected from the
power supply.
2. Install the Network Cards into each PC (skip this step if this
is already done).
3. Connect each computer’s installed Network Card to the Network
Switch port using a straight through unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Ethernet Cat5e patch cable (A3L850-XX-S) or for higher
performance use Belkin Cat6 patch cables (A3L980-XX-S).
4. Plug one end of the power-supply adapter into the power
socket found at the rear of the switch and the other end into
the power outlet.
5. If the LED power indicator is green, there is power going to the
switch.
6. Turn on the rest of your computers and let them boot up. After
your computers boot up, the LAN link lights on the front of the
Belkin Switch should be ON for each port to which a computer is
attached.Verify that your computers are connected by checking
these lights.
Connecting a Simple Network
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Connecting a Simple Network

Installing the Network Card Drivers
Installing the Network Card Drivers
If you are installing a network interface card/adapter for the first time
and it is properly connected to the network, you are now ready to
configure the software to allow your computers to work together
efficiently. (Please see your network interface card/adapter for
hardware installation instructions.)
Note: If you have a previously installed network interface
card/adapter, you can skip to page 11.
1. When you restart your PC, Windows will automatically detect that
a new device has been installed.
2. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will start. Click Next.
Note: In Windows 2000 and Me, Windows will automatically
detect drivers and will not prompt you for Belkin drivers.
Skip to page 11.
3. When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first
option- "Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended)" and click Next.
4. Select the CD-ROM drive box. Now place the CD-ROM supplied
with the card in your CD-ROM drive and click Next.
5. Windows will install the network card drivers and prompt you to
restart your computer. If so, allow the system to restart.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for all installed network interface cards/adapters
in your network.
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Installing Software to All PCs on Your Network
Installing Belkin SOHO Networking Software to All PCs
onYour Network
Now that your network is connected and the network card/adapter drivers
have been installed, we can configure the network. For each computer
you connect to the network switch, you must assign a network address to
be used by the other computers. Belkin has simplified this process by
providing you with the Belkin SOHO Networking Software to configure
your computers.
1. Insert the SOHO Networking Software that came with your Belkin
Network Switch into your CD-ROM.
2. From your desktop, double-click on My Computer, then double-click
on the D: drive (“D” is usually the default drive letter for the CD-ROM).
3. Double-click on the Install.exe icon and Windows will begin to install
the program onto your PC. After the program is installed, Windows may
ask you to restart your computer. Please do so.
4. Repeat steps 1-4 for each computer that you are connecting to
your network.
5. Once you have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on all
of your computers, continue on to the next section.
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Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
ConfiguringYour Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
1. Once your computer has restarted, click Start, click Programs, highlight
Belkin SOHO Networking and select Belkin NetSetup to launch this
easy-to-use computer configurator. The following screen will appear:
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Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
2. Select "I am setting up my own network" and click Next.The following
screen will appear:
3. Select "I am setting up the first computer in my network" and click Next.

4. After you have determined the static or dynamic addressing
scheme, the following screen will appear:
5. In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer such
as "Computer 1". The name must be different for each computer
that belongs to the same network/workgroup.
6. In the "Workgroup" field, type a workgroup name such as "My
Network". The workgroup name must be same for each network or
workgroup.
7. Use description field to further identify the computer. Type in a
description such as "Windows 98". This can be anything you want
and does not have to be different from or the same as the
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Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
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description of any other computer on the network. You may
also leave this field blank. Click Next and the following screen
will appear:
8. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I
want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish."
The following screen will appear:

9. NetSetup now needs to know if you want to create a client setup
floppy disk. If you have more computers that you need to set up
to work with the Belkin Switch, clickYes. This will save some
setup files to disk, simplifying setup of subsequent computers. If
you are not going to set up any more computers, click No and
skip to page 17.
10. If you clickedYes, you will be prompted to insert a floppy disk
into the PC’s floppy disk drive. Label a floppy disk "Belkin
Networking" and insert it into the floppy disk drive. Click OK.
11. After the client setup disk has been created, you will be prompted
to restart your computer. Remove the floppy from the floppy disk
drive and allow your computer to re-start.
Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
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Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup
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Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Software
Now that the first computer has been configured we are ready to
configure the other PCs on your network.
1. You should now be working with the next computer. Click Start,
Programs, Belkin SOHO Networking, and then Belkin NetSetup to
launch the easy-to-use computer configurator the following screen
will appear:
2. Select "I am adding this computer to my network". Click Next.

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4. In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer such
as "Computer 2". Remember, the name must be different from that
of the other computers on the network.
5. The "Workgroup" field should be filled in with the workgroup name
you entered on the previous computer. Do not change this setting.
6. Type in a description such as "Windows 98". This can be anything
you want and does not have to be different from or the same as the
description of any other computer on the network. You may also
leave this field blank.
3. Windows will now prompt you to insert the newly created client
setup disk into the PC’s floppy drive. Insert the disk you labeled
"Belkin Networking" into the floppy drive and click OK. The
following screen will appear: