Belkin F5D7231-4 Bedienungsanleitung

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T able of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless G Router . . . . . . [...]

T able of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wir eless G Router (the Router). Below are two short sections, one discusses the benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order to maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to r ead [...]

2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section Pla ce ment of yo ur Wir e le ss G Rout er Important Factors for Placement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. T ypical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between [...]

2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 2. A void Obs tacl es an d Inter fer enc e Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • W ashers and/or [...]

4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 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 ch[...]

4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T echnical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.2263 Eur ope: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040[...]

6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section Pr oduct Featur es In minutes you will be able to share your Inter net 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. W orks with Both PCs and Mac ® Computers The Router supports[...]

6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section SPI Firewall Y our 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, T ear Drop Attack, ICMP[...]

8 Pr oduct Overview Knowing Y our Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 NOT E: Easy Instal l Wizar d softwa re is compa tible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another operati ng system, the Wirele ss Router can be set up using the Alternative Method describ ed in this manual (see page 22). Integ[...]

8 Pr oduct Overview Knowing Y our Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pack age Contents • Belkin High- Speed Mode Wireless G Router • Quick Instal lation Guide • Belkin Easy Instal l Wizar d Softw are CD • Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networ king Cable • Power Supply • User Manual Syst em Requ ireme nts • Bro adband Internet connec[...]

10 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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[...]

10 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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 10Base-T Device Connected Orange 100Base-Tx De[...]

12 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 6. Po wer Ja ck - GRA Y Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Con nectio ns to Com puter s (LAN P orts) - BL UE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for s[...]

12 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 a. Rese tting th e Route r 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. Re stor ing the F acto ry Def aults [...]

14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 V erif y the co ntent s of your bo x. Y ou shou ld have the f oll owing : • Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • RJ45 Ether net Networking Cable[...]

14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router . Additionally , if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE[...]

16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 W elc ome 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[...]

16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Multi-NICs Screen If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer a Multi-NIC Screen will appear . If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer , the Wizard will need to know which [...]

18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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 yo[...]

18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Step 3 Checking the Connection 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 U ser Name and Pa[...]

20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3.3 W ire le ss Setu p This St ep Is Optio nal. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. C[...]

20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4.2 Fini shed When the Inter net connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN, indicating that the Router is now connected to th[...]

22 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. Y ou can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router . From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the fo[...]

22 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1.5 T urn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Not e: Y our Router may have ports in differ ent locations than depicted in the illustration above. 1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router , plug the cord into the [...]

24 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Step 2 Set your Computer’ s Netw ork Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions. St e p 3 Co nfigu ring the Ro uter Using the We b-Bas ed Adva nce d User Inte rfa ce Us[...]

24 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router . Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logo[...]

26 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Hom e Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page. 3. Int ernet Sta tus Ind icato r This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router , indicating the connection status of the Rout[...]

26 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. Hel p Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’ s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page. 6. LAN Set tings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN[...]

28 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Step 4 Configuring your Router f or Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Inter net/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any IS[...]

28 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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 connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . (2) (1)[...]

30 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to [...]

30 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address[...]

32 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small offic[...]

32 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1. Use r Name This space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Pa sswo rd T ype in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 3. Ser vice Nam e A Service name is rarely requir ed by an ISP [...]

34 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Point-to-Point T unneling Pr otocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs requir e a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. This sets up a di[...]

34 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Ser vice IP Ad dr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Ad dr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address here. 6. My Sub net Mas k Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address here. 7. Con nectio n ID (opti onal) Provid[...]

36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set ting yo ur Conne ction T ype if y ou ar e a T els tra ® Big Pond Use r [Australia Only] Y our user name and password are provided to you by T elstra BigPond. Enter this information below . Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically[...]

36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. Pa sswo rd T ype in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it. 4. Use r Decide Log in Serv er Manu all y If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Y our State” drop-down menu (6) , you may manuall[...]

38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring your WAN Media Ac cess Controll er (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Y our Internet Service Provider may recor d the MAC address of your computer’ [...]

38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Cloning your MAC Addr ess T o clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALL Y CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1) . Click “Apply Changes” (3) . Y our MAC address i[...]

40 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using your Inter net browser , you can access the Router’ s W eb-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser , type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then pr[...]

40 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the inter nal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1. IP Add re ss The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router . The default IP address [...]

42 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. DHC P Serve r The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically . The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be tur[...]

42 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. Y ou are able to view the IP address (1) o f the computer , the host name (2) (if t[...]

44 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring the Wirel ess Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating channel, encry[...]

44 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using the Wirel ess Mode Switch Y our Router can operate in three differ ent wireless modes: “802.11g- Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are explained below. 802.11g-Auto M[...]

46 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using High-Speed Mode The Router supports two High-Speed modes, 125HSM* mode and Frame Bursting mode. Selecting “125HSM mode” will result in all devices running in 125HSM mode if all devices are capable of 12[...]

46 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing the Wirel ess Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States and Australia, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 chann[...]

48 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using the Broadcas t SSID Featur e Not e: This adv anc ed feat ure sho uld be emp loy ed by adv ance d users onl y. For security , you can choose not to broadcast your network’ s SSID. Doing so will keep your n[...]

48 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few differ ent ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home of[...]

50 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of [...]

50 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Acc ess) WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP . T o use WP A security , the drivers and software of your wirel[...]

52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security tur ned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WP A and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing[...]

52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64[...]

54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually , or you can type in a pas[...]

54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 128-Bit WEP Encryption Not e to Mac ® us ers: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® . T o configure encryption for your Mac computer , set the encryption using the manual method describ[...]

56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing the Wirel ess Security Settings Y our Router is equipped with WP A (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent[...]

56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Y ou must now set all clients to match these settings. Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use[...]

58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring your Belkin Wirel ess G Network Car ds to Use Security Pl ease Not e: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security . At [...]

58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requir es WP A-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The Advanced button will allow yo[...]

60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requir es WP A (with radius server) 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will all[...]

60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set ting Up WP A for a No n-Bel kin Wi re le ss Des ktop an d Wir e le ss Not eboo k Car ds For non-Belkin WP A Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WP A-enabled software, a fil[...]

62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set ting Up Wi ndow s XP Wir el es s Netw ork Uti lity to Use WP A-PSK In order to use WP A-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1. Under Windows XP , click “Start [...]

62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will see the following screen. 5. For a home or small business user , select “WP A-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. Note :[...]

64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Usi ng the Ac ce ss Po int Mo de Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the N[...]

64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Wir e le ss Ran ge Ext ensio n and Bri dgin g Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only: F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router F5D7230-4 Wireless Router F5D7130 Wireless Ran[...]

66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Adding Another Network Segment Wirel essl y Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires. Connecting a net[...]

66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wirel ess Router and a Secondary Acc ess Point Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requir es that you access the Router’ s Advanced Setup Utility and enter t[...]

68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. From a computer already connected to your Router , access the Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser . In the address bar , type in “192.168.2.1”. Do not type in “www” or “http://” before t[...]

68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Con figu ring the Fir e wal l Y our Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • SYN flood • Land Attack • UDP fl[...]

70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Configuring Internal F orwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications th[...]

70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Inter net, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer , a range of [...]

72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting MAC Addr ess Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is no[...]

72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an app[...]

74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can det[...]

74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Uti liti es T a b This screen lets you manage differ ent parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Par ental Contr ol See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.[...]

76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 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 your configuration settings. Restart[...]

76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of th[...]

78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Saving a Current Configuration Y ou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restor e it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended[...]

78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Pr evious Configuration This option will allow you to restor e a previously saved c[...]

80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Y ou will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countd[...]

80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Updating the Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’ s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist. When Belkin releases new f[...]

82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1. T o download the new version of fir[...]

82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Updating the Router’ s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “[...]

84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. Y ou will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5. Y[...]

84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NA T function of the Router . Sett[...]

86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server . This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Inter net. The synchronize[...]

86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enabling/Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . Before enabling this function, MAKE SUR E YOU HA VE SET TH E ADMI NISTRA TOR P AS SW[...]

88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firm[...]

88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interf ace M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router , you will need to change your PC’ s TCP/IP settings to DHCP . Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, [...]

90 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 91 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. S[...]

90 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 91 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Y ou can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Route[...]

92 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 93 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. Close the window . If you made any changes, the following window will appear . Click “Save”. Restart the computer . When the computer restarts, your network se[...]

92 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs 93 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Man uall y Con figu ring Net work Ad apte rs in Ma c OS X 1. Click on the “System Prefer ences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences?[...]

94 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 95 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE”[...]

94 M an ua l l y C on fi g ur i ng Co m pu te r Ne tw o r k S et t in gs Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 95 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your brow[...]

96 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 97 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in th[...]

96 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 97 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 How to set up your network to operate with AOL ® for Br oadband and your new Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Y our Own Access).[...]

98 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 99 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3. Perform a keyword search on “names” by clicking “Keyword”, and then “Go to Keyword”. 4. In the “Keyword” window , type in “names” then click “Go”. 5. Y ou will see the “AOL Screen Names” window . Cli[...]

98 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 99 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 7. The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear . T ype in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router , the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the [...]

100 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 101 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear . If this screen name is for the Router , choose any one of the settings (it doesn’t matter which). If this screen name is for a computer , choose the desired [...]

100 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 101 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Step 2 Configuring the Router F oll ow thi s step onl y if y ou use AO L DSL. Thi s pr oced ur e is for Bel kin Rou ter mode ls F5D5 231-4, F5 D6231- 4, F5D723 0-4, an d F5D723 1-4. 1. Connect your Router to your network per the[...]

102 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 103 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the Router’ s screen name (2) . 8. Leave the “Service Name” field blank (3) . Do not change the MTU setting. 9. Click on “Apply Changes” (4) . 10 . Click [...]

102 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 103 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Step 3 Configur e your computers with the AOL scr een names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in Step 1. Remember th[...]

104 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 105 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 AO L Cabl e or A OL BYO A (Br ing Y our Ow n Acc es s) Use rs Di re ctio ns AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL” section beginning on page 97. AO L Cabl e U[...]

104 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 105 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. Y ou should see the “AOL Screen Names” window . Click “CREA TE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click “Y es” or “No” to answer . 7. The “Choose a Scre[...]

106 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 107 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear . Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear . Choose the appropriate setting for[...]

106 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 107 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Ro[...]

108 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 109 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: Installation CD does not automatically start Sol ution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard [...]

108 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 109 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot find my Router Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation [...]

110 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 111 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the [...]

110 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 111 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognize the router . 3. Unplug the power to your Router , wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the [...]

112 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 113 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 • Y ou may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requir ements of your ISP . T o search our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and type in “ISP” If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifyi[...]

112 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 113 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Sol ution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Router . If you’re using a Belkin Router , the lights should [...]

114 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 115 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly , but my network name is listed Sol ution: If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name i[...]

114 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 115 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’ s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page. If you are still unable to a[...]

116 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 117 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 your wireless card’ s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property[...]

116 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 117 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Sol ution 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point. Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or Access P[...]

118 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 119 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 WA RNING : If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection. Not e to Mac use r[...]

118 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 119 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Impo rtant : A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP , you need to enter 26 keys. This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point. For example: C3030F AF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit k[...]

120 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 121 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Sol ution: 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. For Encryption[...]

120 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 121 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business. Sol ution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. This is typica[...]

122 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 123 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network. Sol ution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Famil[...]

122 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 123 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Sol ution: Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view[...]

124 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 125 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Pr obl em: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network. Sol ution: For non-Belkin WP A Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Network Cards that are not equipped with WP A-enabled software, [...]

124 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 125 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Point that you set up. 6. T ype in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box. Impo rtant : Enter your Pre-Shared key . This [...]

126 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 127 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Wha t’ s the dif fer enc e betw een 802 .11b, 802 .11g and 80 2.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board [...]

126 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 127 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 T e chnic al Suppo rt Y ou can find technical support information at http: //www. belki n.c om/ net worki ng o r www. belkin .co m through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext.226[...]

128 Information Information 129 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Caution: Exposure to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. When connectin[...]

128 Information Information 129 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Incr ease the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni[...]

130 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warr anty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charge[...]

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