Belkin Wireless G Router User manual

User Manual
F5D7230-4
Wireless G
Router

Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . 2
2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . . . . . . . 9
4. Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setting WPA/WPA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Guest Access (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting MAC Address Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Enabling the DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Utilities Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Restarting the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7. Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8. Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless 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.
Benefits of a Home Network
• 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 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 – The Belkin 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 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 away 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. Wireless 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 antennas are parallel
to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the
ceiling). If your Router itself is positioned vertically, point
the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.
• 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 phone.

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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 the Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone
that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check the 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 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.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility
of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless
networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s or card’s
user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel
as far away from other networks as possible.

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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 G 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 easiest
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 or call Belkin Technical Support at:
US: 877-736-5771
800-223-5546 ext. 2263
310-898-1100 ext. 2263
UK: 0845 607 77 87
Australia: 1800 235 546
New Zealand: 0800 235 546
Singapore: 65 64857620
Europe: www.belkin.com/support

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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 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® 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000,
and 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).
Front-Panel LED 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.
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 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.

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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
The Router has a built-in, 4-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) Compatibility
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) 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 Wireless Router will be up
and running on the Internet.
NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE,
Me, 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using
another operating system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the
Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual
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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 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® 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, 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).

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Package Contents
• Belkin Wireless G Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual
• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
• Power Supply
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 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista, or a Mac
computer running Mac OS 9.x or OS X
• 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 front of the Router to
provide you with information about network activity and status.
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When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period
of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the
Power/Ready LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted
up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the
Router is ready for use.
OFF Router is OFF
Blinking Green Router is Booting Up
Solid Green Router is Ready
2. Wireless Network LED
OFF Wireless Network is OFF
Green Wireless Network is Ready
Blinking Indicates Wireless Activity

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3. Wired Computer 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 wired computer 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 10/100Base-T Device Connected
Blinking
(Orange or Green)
Port Activity
4. Modem Status 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 WAN Link
Solid Green Good WAN Link
Blinking Green WAN Activity
5. Internet LED
This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the
Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to
the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting
to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the
Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect
after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in
monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.
OFF Router is not Connected to the Internet
Blinking Green Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet
Solid Green Router is Connected to the Internet

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Reset button is
located on the
bottom of the unit.
6. Power Jack
Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.
7. Connections to Computers (Wired Computer 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
front of the Router.
8. Connection to Modem (Modem 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.
9. 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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a. Resetting the Router
Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the
Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will
begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid
again, 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. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When
the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore
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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
• Belkin Wireless G Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual
• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the
Router to the computer)
• Power Supply
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
ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST! IF YOU ARE INSTALLING
NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS
SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS.
Setup Assistant
Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant 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 Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 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 2000 or XP, you must set up the Router using the
“Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual.

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Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation
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modem
router
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A. Unplug your modem’s power
cord. Put the Router next
to the modem. Raise the
Router’s antennas.
B. Locate the networking cable
that connects your modem and
computer. Unplug that cable
from your modem, and plug it
into any gray port on the back
of the Router.
C. Find your new networking cable
(included in the box with your
Router) and connect it to the
yellow port on the back of the
Router. Connect the other end
to your modem, in the port
that’s now free.
D. Plug in your modem’s power
cord. Wait 60 seconds for the
modem to start up. Plug the
Router’s power supply into
the black port on the back.
Plug the other end into the
wall outlet.
E. Wait 20 seconds for the Router
to start up. Look at the display
on the front of the Router.
Make sure the “Wired” and
“Router” icons are lit up in
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A. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.
Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your
computer.
B. Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically
appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to
run the Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions there.
IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly
connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.
Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start
up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer”
and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the
Setup Assistant.
Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software