Belkin F5D92304 - Wireless G Plus MIMO Router User manual

User Manual
F5D
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Share your broadband Internet connection
Wireless G Plus MIMO
Router
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1 Introduction
Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Wireless G Plus MIMO Router
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System Requirements
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Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements
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Changing LAN Settings
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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Setting WPA Security
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Setting WEP Encryption
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Using the Access Point Mode
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Setting MAC Address Control
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Configuring the Firewall
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Using Dynamic DNS
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Utilities
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Updating the Firmware
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7 Manually Configuring Network Settings
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How to Set Up your Network to Operate
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO 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 Wireless
Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” 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:
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 Easy Installation Wizard 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 Wireless G Plus MIMO Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is
to your Router (or access point). 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 (or access
point) and connected devices increases. This may or may not be
noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Router (or access
point), 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 (or access point) 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 or Access Point Placement
Place your Router (or access point), 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 (or access point’s) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned
vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Router (or access point)
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Router (or access point) on a
floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible.
This may mean placing the Router (or access point) on an
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• Try not to place the Router (or access point) near a cordless
2.4GHz phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router (or access point) 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 or access point)
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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 (or access
point) 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 (or access point) to channel 11. See your
phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone.
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.
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are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move
your Router (or access point) 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 (or access point). 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
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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:
USA: 877-736-5771
310-898-1100 ext. 2263
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460
Australia: 1800 235 546
New Zealand: 0800 235 546
Singapore
:
800 616 1790

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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 Plus MIMO Router an ideal solution for
your home or small office network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac
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Computers
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including
Linux
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95, 98, Me, NT
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, 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).
LED Display
Lighted LEDs on the top of the Router indicate which functions are
in operation.
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
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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.
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, XP, and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another
operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup
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ntegrated G Plus MIMO Wireless Access Point
G Plus MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data
rates up to 54Mbps.
Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter
Belkin has teamed with Blue Coat
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, a leading content-filtering company,
to bring you this unique feature. Your Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO
Router has an integrated web content filter that allows you to block
unwanted or offensive web content before it makes it to your network.
Unlike similar access-control products, Belkin Parental Control is built
into our Router, so there is no software to install on any computer and
you will never be charged a per-computer fee for the service. Your
Router comes with a free six-month subscription, with no credit card
required for this trial period. This lets you take advantage of Parental
Control’s capabilities right away.
Belkin Parental Control allows you to set up your own policies and
block any website you want. There is also an optional reporting feature
(fee-based) that allows you to get a report showing you every website
that was visited from your network (refer to your Parental Control User
Manual for more information).
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
• Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• User Manual
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
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98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, or a Mac
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computer running Mac OS
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• Minimum 64MB RAM
• Internet browser

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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 LED indicators are easily visible on the TOP of the Router
to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Top Panel
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 LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router
to provide you with information about network activity and status.
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1. Power LED
Indicates that power is applied to the Router
OFF
Router is OFF
ON
Router is powered ON
2. Wireless: Wireless Network LED
OFF
Wireless network is OFF
Green
Wireless network is ready
Blinking
Indicates wireless activity
3. Internet LED
This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is
connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when
information is being sent over the port between the Router and
the modem.
OFF
No connection to the modem
Solid Green
Good connection to the modem
Blinking Green
Data is being sent from the Router
to the modem
4. 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 light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected,
AMBER means a 100Base-T device is connected. When
information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.
OFF
No device is linked to the port
Green Blinking
10Base-T or 100Base-Tx device
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Rear Panel
5. Power Jack – GRAY
Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this jack
6. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) – BLUE
Connect your wired (non-wireless) 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 top of the Router.
(5)
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7. Connection to Modem (Internet/WAN Port) – GREEN
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. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the
cable modem may not work properly.
8. Reset Button (Located on bottom of Router)
The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may
function 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) Resetting the Router
Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router
will momentarily flash. When the lights stop blinking, the reset
is complete.
(b) Restoring the Factory Defaults
Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds
then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash.
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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
• Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router
• Category 5 Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to
the computer)
• Power Supply
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• 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
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. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other
than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router
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IMPORTANT:
Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer
that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem.
DO NOT
CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.
Step 1
Run the Easy Install Wizard Software
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Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at
this time.
1.2
Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now
directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT
THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.
• The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM
• The Router
• The Router Power Supply
• Category 5 Networking Cable
• This User Manual
1.3
Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on
your computer.
Windows User:
Insert the Easy Install
Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The Network Setup Utility screen
will automatically appear on your screen
within 15 seconds. Click on “Run the
Easy Install Wizard” to begin.
1.4
Select your region from the drop-down box shown on the screen.
Note for Windows Users:
If the Easy Install
Wizard does not start up automatically, select
your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and
double-click on the file named “Start” to start
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Mac OS Users:
Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD-ROM
drive. Click on the CD icon; a folder will pop up. To begin, click on “start.
os9” if you have Mac OS 9.x, or “start.osx” if you have Mac OS X.
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Follow the Easy Install Wizard to complete the installation.
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.

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Multi-NICs Screen
This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network
adapter installed in your computer. 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 adapter
now, you will be able to choose a
different one later.
Step 2
Hardware Setup – 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.
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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.