Belkin F6D3230-4 User manual

F6D3230-4
Dual-Band
Wireless A+G
Router
Share your broadband Internet connection
User Manual
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Introduction
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
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2 Overview
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Product Features
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Product Specifications
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System Requirements
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Package Contents
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3 Connecting and Configuring the Router
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Setting Up the Router with the Easy Install Wizard
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Alternate Setup Method
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4 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Viewing the LAN Settings
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Changing the LAN Settings
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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Setting WPA (with server) Security
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Setting WPA (with server) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting WPA (with server) Security
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Setting WEP Encryption
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Using the Access Point Mode
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Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Access Point Mode
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Setting MAC Address Filtering
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Configuring the Firewall
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Restarting the Router
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Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the Router
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Updating the Firmware
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Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Updating the Firmware
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5 Manually Configuring Network Settings
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6 Recommended Web Browser Settings
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7 Setting up AOL for Broadband with the Router
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8 Troubleshooting
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9 Information
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Table of Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+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. 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
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Mobility
– you no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—you can work on a networked laptop or desktop
computer anywhere within your wireless range
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Easy installation
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The Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes
setup simple
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Flexibility
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set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
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Easy expansion
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the wide range of Belkin networking products
let you expand your network to include devices such as printers
and gaming consoles
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No cabling required
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you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
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Widespread industry acceptance
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choose from a wide range
of interoperable networking products
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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 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. Wireles
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Placement
Place your
R
outer
, 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
R
outer’s
antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). Your
Router
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as
much as possible in an upward direction.
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In multistory homes, place the
R
outer
on a floor that is as
close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean
placing the
R
outer
on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the
R
outer
near a
cordless 2.4GHz or
5GHz phone.

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Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your
Avoid placing your
R
outer
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
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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
R
outers
and your
wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4 or 5GHz band (check the manufacturer’s
information). If this fixes the problem, the 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
R
outer
to channel 11. See your phone’s
user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz
cordless phone.
4. Cho
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e “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 Network
Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless
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manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as
far away from other networks as possib
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• 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.
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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

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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 in
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 or call Belkin Technical
Support
at:
US: 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 Dual-Band Wireless A+G 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
Mac OS
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8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 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 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.

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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 Method described in this User Manual (see page 20).
Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 20).
Integrated Dual 802.11g and 802.11a Wireless Access Points
108 A+G is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data
rates up to 108Mbps.
Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter
Belkin has teamed with Cerberian, a leading content-filtering
company, to bring you this unique feature. Your Belkin Dual-Band
Wireless A+G Router is a home networking solution with an integrated
web content filter that allows you to block unwanted or offensive web
content before it makes it to your network.
content before it makes it to your network.
Unlike other 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
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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.
Produ
ct Specifications
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.
Fron
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1. Power Icon
The power icon (
) indicates the state of the Router. When the
icon is BLINKING, the Router is booting up. When the icon is
lighted SOLID, the Router is ready for use. When the light is off,
the Router is not powered on.
OFF
Router is OFF
Blinking
Router is booting up
Solid Green
Router is ready for use
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Wireless Network Icons
There are two wireless network icons on the front panel. 802.11g
wireless activity is represented by the “G” icon and 802.11a
wireless activity is represented by the “A” icon. The icons have
three different states.
OFF
Wireless network is OFF
Slow Blinking
Wireless network is ready
Fast Blinking
Indicates wireless activity
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LAN Port-Status LEDs
These icons 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
icon will light when a device is connected. When information is
being sent over the port, the icon blinks rapidly.
4.
WAN Light
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
Good
connection to the modem
Blinking
Data is being sent from the
Router to the modem
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Connected Light
The “Connected” light will light green when your Router has a
connection to the Internet. The light will blink slowly while the
Router is negotiating a connection to the Internet. The light will
be OFF when the Router is disconnected from the Internet.

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Power Jack – GRAY
Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.
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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.
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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.
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Reset Button
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.
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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.
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. When
the lights stop blinking, the reset is complete.
10. Rotating Antennas
Both antennas can rotate 180 degrees and swivel up to 90
degrees to allow for optimal positioning of the antennas in
either a desktop or wall-mount application. For best wireless
performance, the antennas should always be pointing up.

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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 with:
• 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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9.x or OS X
• Minimum 64MB RAM
• Internet browser
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CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
• Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD
• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
• User Manual

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Setting Up the Router with the Easy Install Wizard
The following section describes how to set up the Router using
the Easy Install Wizard software included in the CD. This software
requires that your PC directly connected to your DSL or cable modem
is running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.x, or Mac OS X
and that your cable or DSL modem Internet connection is
active and
working
at the time of installation.
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive or one of the required operating
systems, please continue to the “Alternate Setup Method” section of
this manual to install the Router.
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.
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Step 1 Install
Important:
Run the Easy Install Wizard software first!
1.1
Do not connect the Router at this time.
From the computer
that is directly connected to your high-speed cable or DSL
modem, shut down any programs, firewall, and Internet-sharing
software applications that are running
.
1.2
Windows Users:
Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD
into your CD-ROM drive. The Easy Install Wizard screen will
automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds. Click
“Next” to start the setup.
Mac OS Users:
Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. A drive
will appear on your desktop called “Belkin Easy Install”.
Double-click the drive to open it.
Mac OS 9 users—
double-click the program called “Easy
Install OS 9”.
Mac OS X users—
double-click the
program called “Easy Install
OSX.dmg”. The Easy Install Wizard screen will appear. Click
“Next” to start the setup.
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 “EasyInstall.exe” on
the CD-ROM.
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You will now see the first of a
series of progress screens to help
you know where you are in the
setup process. Click “Next”
to continue.
1.4
The next screen will tell you that
the Wizard is examining your
network settings. When the Wizard
is finished examining your settings,
click “Next”.
1.5
You may see the 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 card installed in your
computer, the Wizard will need to
know which adapter is connected
to your modem. Select the network
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Step 2 Connect
Connect your Router to your computer and modem.
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. Click “Next” to continue.
(The color of your modem cable
may vary from this setup image.)
2.2
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.
Step 2 Connect

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Step 3 Check
Step 3 Check
The Easy Install Wizard software will verify your connections.
3.1
Once you have completed
connecting the Router, the Wizard
will check the connection to
the Router and then go on to
determine what type of Internet
connection you have.
3.2
If you have a connection type
that requires a user name and
a password (from a high-speed
carrier that may require you to log
on to access the Internet), you
may see this screen. The Wizard
will ask you to type in your user
name and password. After entering
this information, click “Next”.
Note:
Your user name and
password is provided to you by
your Internet Service Provider. If
you have to type in a user name
and password to connect to the
Internet, then type that same user
name and password in here. Your
user name looks something like
“[email protected]” or simply
“[email protected]” or simply
“jsmith”. The service name is
optional and is very rarely required
by your ISP. If you don’t know your
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3.3
The Wizard will now transfer all
of the configuration information
to the Router. This will take
approximately one minute. During
this time, do not turn off the
Router or computer. The Router
will restart itself at the end of
this step.
3.4
The Wizard will now check for
an Internet connection. This can
take a few minutes. The Wizard
may not detect a connection right
away. If not, it will retry 10 times.
The “Connected” light on the
front panel of the Router will flash
during this time. Please be patient
through this process.
Note:
If the Easy Install Wizard repeatedly displays an error message
that says it cannot make an Internet connection, you may have to
power cycle your modem in order to establish an Internet connection.
This step will allow the modem to reconfigure itself properly to work
with the router. Please follow the instructions below:
Sequence:
1.
Unplug the power from the modem (supplied by your ISP).
2.
Unplug the power from your Belkin Router.
3
.
Wait for five minutes.
4.
Reconnect power to the modem.
5.
Wait for the modem to power up (about one minute, please refer
to the modem’s documentation).
6.
Reconnect power to the Router.
7.
Check your Internet connection.