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
2
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
3
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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