Belkin F5D8235-4 - N+ Wireless Router User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for F5D8235-4 - N+ Wireless Router

Page 1: ...uirements xx 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router xx 5 Alternate Setup Method xx 6 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface xx Changing LAN Settings xx Viewing the DHCP Client List Page xx Conf...

Page 2: ...less 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 Expansio...

Page 3: ...anes that are opened Placement of your N Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router Typical indoor o...

Page 4: ...ar 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 b...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 USB Port for External Storage Devices The Router includes...

Page 7: ...fect RIP defect and fragment flooding Integrated 10 100 1000 4 Port Switch The Router has a built in Gigabit Ethernet four port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers data and...

Page 8: ...l see page xx VERIFY PAGE NUMBER Integrated N Wireless Access Point N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE 802 11n specification It employs MIMO Multiple Input Multiple...

Page 9: ...eless Security Setup Guide 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 adapte...

Page 10: ...the fastest speed that has been measured by the N since being activated B Wireless Security insert Lock Icon C WPS Push Button insert the security lock icon This button is set aside for the Wi Fi Pro...

Page 11: ...m It turns amber when a problem is detected Off Router is NOT connected to modem Solid Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly Blinking Amber Problem with modem J Internet Status in...

Page 12: ...ay 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 bu...

Page 13: ...nt 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 computer be connected directly to y...

Page 14: ...If you are replacing an existing router find the cable connecting the modem and old router Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the yellow port on the new router Step 2 Set Up the Router...

Page 15: ...ows 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 Select Country...

Page 16: ...PM Please modify the left hand menu in the following EZI screenshots below to match the left hand menu in the screen shot above Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by che...

Page 17: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc1 Page 17 of 120 Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed Insert EZI_4 tif...

Page 18: ...tings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet 1 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Set...

Page 19: ...efault wireless network name or Service Set Identifier SSID This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect You can either use...

Page 20: ...e r in router should be capitalized in Belkin routers 1 4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed If your Internet account requires a login and password you will be prompted with a screen similar t...

Page 21: ...ure most of it also header should read Internet account info note the sentence casing to remain consistent with the prev headers insert EZI_9b tif EZI_9c tif 1 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Assis...

Page 22: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 22 of 120 insert EZI_11 tif 1 6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet...

Page 23: ...ngratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and...

Page 24: ...e tif header in screenshot above should say Congratulations Your Router is set up Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following screen Follow...

Page 25: ...L_jdk doc1 Page 25 of 120 insert EZI_17 tif 1 7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follo...

Page 26: ...how to connect When you do so look for your network John s Home Wi Fi Connecting computers with wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can use this network If you still need to install th...

Page 27: ...ication that provides easy access to your USB storage device Once this is installed your storage device will appear as a drive letter e g D in your My Computer folder You may read and write to this dr...

Page 28: ...the Storage Manager application Click Finish to go back to the main menu You may now access the drive as if it were directly attached to your computer Once installed please use the CD to install this...

Page 29: ...es require more than 500mA and must be externally powered to function Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide See the QIG or Step 1 Hardware Connections...

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Page 31: ...ormation see the section in this manual titled Changing the Login Time Out Setting Understanding the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the...

Page 32: ...ing into the Router 5 Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says Connected in blue the Router...

Page 33: ...guring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider ISP The Internet WAN tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider ISP The Router is capable...

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Page 35: ...1 Page 35 of 120 Setting your Connection Type From the Connection Type page you can select the type of connection you use Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button 1 next to your co...

Page 36: ...vided if you were assigned one Your host name is assigned by your ISP Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem 1 Host Na...

Page 37: ...ISP gateway address This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes 4 After you apply the changes the Int...

Page 38: ...service If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn t require a modem you may also use PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE if 1 Your ISP gave you a user name and passwo...

Page 39: ...fic MTU setting Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet slow Internet access and problems with Internet application...

Page 40: ...up a direct connection to the ISP s system Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided When you have finished click Apply Changes 9 After you apply the changes the Internet Stat...

Page 41: ...ateway Provided by your ISP If your ISP did not give you a connection ID default gateway leave this blank 8 Disconnect after X The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router fro...

Page 42: ...next to User decide login server manually 4 and type in the address next to Login Server 5 When you have entered all of your information click Apply Changes 7 After you apply the changes the Internet...

Page 43: ...et that translates Universal Resource Locaters URLs like www belkin com to IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router The Automatic...

Page 44: ...provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address in turn will be seen by the ISP s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection...

Page 45: ...rtain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address You can manually enter one in the MAC Address page Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided 2 and click Apply Changes 3 to save the chan...

Page 46: ...the header of the LAN tab 1 will take you to the LAN tab s header page A quick description of the functions can be found here To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings click on L...

Page 47: ...ess type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes The IP address you choose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anything between 0 and 255 10 x x...

Page 48: ...a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server the IP address will not change for that particular computer Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addre...

Page 49: ...ting channel encryption security settings and configure the Router to be used as an access point Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID To identify your wireless network a name called the SSID is use...

Page 50: ...om the Utilities Firmware update page Newer firmware can fix problems add wireless features and or improve wireless performance see page xx Designer Please match page number to the firmware update sec...

Page 51: ...s to be enabled 1 Off This mode will turn OFF the Router s access point so no wireless devices can join the network Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to secure your netwo...

Page 52: ...z 40MHz Auto Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz and 40MHz operation This mode enables 40MHz operation to maximize speed for N draft 802 11n compliant devic...

Page 53: ...mance is not affected 802 11e WMM Wi Fi Multimedia QoS WMM based on 802 11e QoS Quality of Service prioritizes important data on your network such as multimedia content and voice over IP VoIP so it wi...

Page 54: ...now been securely added to your wireless network PIN The client device has an 8 digit PIN number that is associated with WPS Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below Enter the client s PIN int...

Page 55: ...operating systems are not supported at this time For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2 SP2 a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access KB 82...

Page 56: ...cryption Technique will auto fill depending on the authentication type above This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up 4 Enter your pre shared key PSK This can be...

Page 57: ...it WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter you WEP key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually or you can type a passphrase in the PassPhrase field...

Page 58: ...ake up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers encryption chart tif use current im...

Page 59: ...rectly enter the PSK in order to join the guest network Using the Access Point Mode Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only The Router can be configured to work as a wirel...

Page 60: ...ettings 2 Set your IP settings to match your network Click Apply Changes 3 Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network The Router is now acting as an access point To acces...

Page 61: ...ooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks These ports appear to be stealth meaning that for all...

Page 62: ...through your Router to your internal network Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall computers outside your network over the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be seen A...

Page 63: ...emove then click Clear Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal server machine the port s required to p...

Page 64: ...is feature To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example click the Add button and select the appropriate entry This entry will deny access as a default according the specified criteria...

Page 65: ...ed in the URL address Everyday is the default for the days of the week that this rule will be implemented on the Schedule page The second configuration for the Access Control list is the service that...

Page 66: ...of 120 The fourth configuration for the Access Control list is the URL Keyword List for the URL address keywords that are to be blocked or allowed The default value is blank for this list and the use...

Page 67: ...the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses it is possible to select which...

Page 68: ...your Dynamic DNS host name please visit http www dyndns org Setting up the Router s Dynamic DNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS org s free update service before using this feature Once you...

Page 69: ...ng to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there The Router c...

Page 70: ...nd to an ICMP ping Security Log This page keeps a log of router activity such as computers logging in to and out of the Router as well as attempts from the Internet to connect to the Router This log f...

Page 71: ...NL_jdk doc1 Page 71 of 120 Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of...

Page 72: ...D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 72 of 120 Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1 Click the Restart Router button 2 The following message will appear Click OK 9230_Restart_Router_Confirmat...

Page 73: ...nd countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router will be restarted The Router home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168...

Page 74: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 74 of 120 1 Click the Restore Defaults button 2 The following message will appear Click OK 9230_Restore_Factory_Default_Confirmation jpg keep...

Page 75: ...ar on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s defaults will be restored The Router home page should appear automatically If it does not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1...

Page 76: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 76 of 120 1 Click Save A window called File Download will open Click Save 9230_Save_Backup_Settings_Download jpg keep...

Page 77: ...efault name user conf Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save screenshot PM did not provide 3 When the save is...

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Page 79: ...ion files end with a conf Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double click on it 9230_Restore_Saved_Settings_Choose_File jpg keep 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK...

Page 80: ...pear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser Updating the Firmware From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router...

Page 81: ...you click the button a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available If a new version is available you will have the op...

Page 82: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 82 of 120 use Firmware Available2 tif 1 To download the new version of firmware click Download...

Page 83: ...ce where you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location click Save 3 When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close screenshot PM did not provide The dow...

Page 84: ...120 2 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded Select the file by double clicking on the file name screenshot PM did not provide 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of...

Page 85: ...you are sure you want to continue Click OK 9230_Firmware_Update_Confirmation jpg keep 5 You will see one more message This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute...

Page 86: ...a password here Write down your password and keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to...

Page 87: ...to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself insert Time Zone tif Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin...

Page 88: ...ions require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in some instances setting trigger ports An application tha...

Page 89: ...e power Click the check box to turn off the radio at the times shown in the drop down boxes Manually Configuring Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST...

Page 90: ...lect Ethernet Built In or Ethernet in the Connect via drop down menu 1 xxxxxxx use current image keep 3 Next to Configure 2 if Manually is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP c...

Page 91: ...indow If you made any changes the following window will appear Click Save xxxxxxx use current image keep Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network settings are now configured for us...

Page 92: ...elected If it is you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password 5 If Manually is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP conne...

Page 93: ...n Windows 2000 NT or XP 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network and dial up connections icon Windows 2000 or the Network icon Windows XP 3 Right click on the Local Area...

Page 94: ...following IP address 2 is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information the table below You will need to enter this information into the Rou...

Page 95: ...ng window 98 Me IP properties tif use current image keep 3 If Specify and IP address is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the...

Page 96: ...in2k settings chart tif keep use current image 7 If not already selected select Obtain IP address automatically on the IP address tab Click OK Restart the computer When the computer restarts your netw...

Page 97: ...r browser s settings to the recommended settings in this section Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or Higher 1 Start your web browser Select Tools then Internet Options insert Internet_options tif 2 In...

Page 98: ...PM00736 A_F5D8235 4_N _RTR_MNL_jdk doc Page 98 of 120 IE6_Internet_Optio ns_Connections jpg 3 Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and select LAN Settings...

Page 99: ...figuration script and Use a proxy server Click OK Then click OK again in the Internet Options page IE6_Internet_Options_ Connections_LAN_Settings jpg Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Start Netscape...

Page 100: ...en up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop 2 Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Setup Assistant CD has been placed in to start the i...

Page 101: ...operly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on...

Page 102: ...ped as well as your user name If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page xx of this User Manual for an alternative setup met...

Page 103: ...r doesn t work I am unable to connect to the Internet The modem LED on my Router is on and the internet LED is blinking 1 If you cannot connect to the Internet the modem LED is on and the internet LED...

Page 104: ...ewall 2 If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporar...

Page 105: ...however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks those wireless networks it can connect to Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results Yes my network name is lis...

Page 106: ...er Available Networks you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your N Wireless Router of this User Manual 2 Using a computer...

Page 107: ...bility to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and double click on your wireless card s connection In the properties dialog sele...

Page 108: ...P you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 4 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Router is now set Each of your computers on your wirele...

Page 109: ...ork key needs to match the key you assign to your Router For example C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 8 Click OK and then Apply to save the settings If you are not using a Belkin wir...

Page 110: ...ent card for a home network Clients must use the same key that the Router uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Router the clients must also use that same key 1 Double click...

Page 111: ...der Windows XP click Start Control Panel Network Connections 2 Right clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network set...

Page 112: ...p to 54Mbps Up to 300Mbps Up to 300Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as co...

Page 113: ...please call 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 Informati...

Page 114: ...ce to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reor...

Page 115: ...adio frequency electromagnetic fields 110MHz 40 GHz General public EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission systems Data transmissio...

Page 116: ...sente nombre del fabricante declara que el clase de equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Greek name of manufa...

Page 117: ...a tip opreme v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Meno v robcu t mto vyhlasuje e typ zariadenia sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr sl...

Page 118: ...receipt as discounted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s reques...

Page 119: ...WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY...

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