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F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1  

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Put the CD into your computer. If the Setup Assistant doesn't run automatically, browse 
the CD, find the Setup Assistant icon, and run it. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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. 

 

 

Select Country  

Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue. 
 

 
Confirmation Screen

 

Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of 
the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. 
 

Progress Screen

 

Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup 
has been completed.  
 

2.1

 

Checking Settings

 

The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and 
gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet.  
 

 
2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections

 

The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

 

 

2.3 Naming your Wireless Network

 

The Setup Assistant will display the default 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 the default or change it to something unique. Write down this name for future 
reference.  

 
2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)

 

Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes. 
 
If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with 
a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” to continue. 
 

IMPORTANT:

 Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from 

Step 1.B. 

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Страница 1: ...F5D7234 4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1 Page 1 of 61 B E L K I N Wireless G Router User Manual 8820 00118 Rev A01 F5D7234 4...

Страница 2: ...ts System Requirements Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 5 Alternate Setup Method 6 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Setting...

Страница 3: ...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 pag...

Страница 4: ...ireless 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...

Страница 5: ...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 attendin...

Страница 6: ...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...

Страница 7: ...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 Ad...

Страница 8: ...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 Wireles...

Страница 9: ...ion and utility The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status A Internet Status This unique icon shows you w...

Страница 10: ...ata Transmission between the Router and wired computer s E Wireless Computer Status Off Wireless computer is not present Solid Green Wireless computer is connected to the Router Blinking Green Data Tr...

Страница 11: ...l begin to blink When the router 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...

Страница 12: ...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...

Страница 13: ...he Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet 2 2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assi...

Страница 14: ...e to add computers to your Router later select Finish return to Main Menu and then click Next Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following s...

Страница 15: ...problems with at least one computer and click Next Then follow the on screen instructions Congratulations Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly connected your wireless netw...

Страница 16: ...t screenshot 192 168 2 1 PLEASE NOTE If you have difficulty accessing the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface go to the section entitled Manually Configuring Network Settings Logging into the R...

Страница 17: ...the home status page 3 Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says Connected in blue the Router is...

Страница 18: ...the left side of the screen 10 Version Info Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router 11 Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this nam...

Страница 19: ...s 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 Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific M...

Страница 20: ...signed by your ISP 2 Password Type in your password and re type it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Service Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP...

Страница 21: ...om your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance entering 10 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after 10 minutes of no Interne...

Страница 22: ...ce When you install the Router its own MAC address will be seen by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work Belkin has provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into t...

Страница 23: ...ing between 0 and 255 and 10 x x x where x is any number between 0 and 255 2 Subnet Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask This is a unique advanced feature of your Belkin Router It is possib...

Страница 24: ...e DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers known as clients which are connected to your network You are able to view the IP address 1 of the computer the host name 2 if the computer...

Страница 25: ...all Wi Fi compatible devices If you have a mix of 802 11b and 802 11g clients in your network we recommend setting the Router to mixed 11b 11g mode This setting should only be changed if you have a s...

Страница 26: ...ng on channel 11 then set your network to channel 6 or below To change the channel select the channel from the drop down list Click Apply Changes Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802 11g specifica...

Страница 27: ...enerated data 64 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64 bit as 40 bit encryption Shortly after the technology was introduced researchers found that 64 bit encryption was too easy to decode...

Страница 28: ...Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP To use WPA security the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA These updates will be...

Страница 29: ...4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key In the boxes below make up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 in each box You will use this key to program...

Страница 30: ...Encryption Note to Mac users The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort To configure encryption for your Mac computer set the encryption using the manual method described in the next se...

Страница 31: ...PBC button located on the Wi Fi Protected Setup page Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes Refer to your client s documentation on this procedure Clicking the Start P...

Страница 32: ...crosoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as Belkin 802 11g products WPA uses a so called pre shared key as the security key A pre shared key is a password that is between ei...

Страница 33: ...free download Please Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time Important You also need to ensure that the wirele...

Страница 34: ...ts that you set up 8 Click OK to apply settings 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 wireless netw...

Страница 35: ...completely vulnerable to hacker attacks it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external Int...

Страница 36: ...cified in the filter list will be denied access When you enable this feature you must enter the MAC address of each client computer on your network to allow network access to each To enable this featu...

Страница 37: ...tions below 1 Select DynDNS as the DDNS Service 1 2 Enter your DynDNS org user name in the User Name field 2 3 Enter your DynDNS org password in the Password field 3 4 Enter the DynDNS org domain name...

Страница 38: ...name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previo...

Страница 39: ...tion allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example you have made some cha...

Страница 40: ...GLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Enabling Disabling UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is yet another a...

Страница 41: ...ated with your network adapter and select Properties from the drop down menu 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The followi...

Страница 42: ...dem FIRST using these steps You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up...

Страница 43: ...to make sure that Connect using PPPoE is NOT selected 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 Rout...

Страница 44: ...lect Never dial a connection If you cannot make a selection go to the next step 3 Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and select LAN Settings 4 Make sure there are no check marks ne...

Страница 45: ...may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewal...

Страница 46: ...r user name If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 86 of this User Manual for alternate setup method Problem The Setup A...

Страница 47: ...ernate Setup Method for details on changing this setting You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our Knowledge Base for ISP specific issues go to...

Страница 48: ...ill vary depending on the model of wireless card you have 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...

Страница 49: ...performance is inconsistent Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor I am having difficulty establishing and or maintaining a Virtual Private Network VPN connection Solution Wireless t...

Страница 50: ...e see your wireless card s user manual Problem How do I extend the range of my wireless network Solution Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throu...

Страница 51: ...ey 4 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings WARNING I...

Страница 52: ...OK and then Apply to save the settings If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card please consult the manufacturer s user manual for that wireless client card Problem Do Belkin products suppor...

Страница 53: ...or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Wireless G Router or access point the clients must also use that same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to b...

Страница 54: ...select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings Problem I am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security and I am N...

Страница 55: ...Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 802 11 x so named by the IEEE the board that is r...

Страница 56: ...h support area If you want to contact technical support by phone 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 5...

Страница 57: ...ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off...

Страница 58: ...conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert ma...

Страница 59: ...a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its...

Страница 60: ...ing insurance policies the purchaser may have How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY...

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