Belkin F5D5130-5, F5D5130-8 User Manual

Share your files and Internet connection

5-and 8-Port 10/100

network

F5D5130-5 F5D5130-8

Network Switch

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Belkin Docking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting a Simple Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Installing the Network Card Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing Software to All PCs on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup . . . . . . . . . .12-16

Configuring Additional Computers

Using Belkin NetSetup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

Sharing Files and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-24

Accessing Resources on Other Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs . . . . . .27-44

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Warranty, FCC, CE Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product. You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and peripherals, sharing one Internet account*, exchanging data quickly between connected computers, and communication via-e-mail and the Internet. The Network Switch can be used to connect PCs, additional switches, Gateway Routers, and other networking components. This guide explains how to install and use the Belkin 5- and 8-Port 10/100Mbps Network Switch.

Features:

• Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards

• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic

• Provides 5 or 8 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ45 ports for easy migration from 10Base-T to 100Base-T networks

• Shared RJ45 uplink port allows you to easily add computers to your network at any time

• Dedicated bandwidth provided for each port provides for an efficient and error-free network

Contents of Package:

• One Belkin 5- or 8-Port 10/100Mbps Network Switch

• One Power Supply

• One CD-ROM

• User Guide

*Requires Windows 98 SE, ME, or 2000

Introduction

Product Descriptions

Port Activity/Status Lights

Provide information about the network

Power Light

Indicates the power is on or off

LAN Ports

Connect your PCs to these ports

DC Power Jack

Connect the included power supply to this jack

Front Panel

F5D5130-5 5-Port 10/100 Network Switch Product Description

Rear Panel

Product Descriptions

Front Panel

Power Light–When lit, indicates that the 5-Port Switch is

receiving power

Port Activity/Status Lights

Amber–A steady amber light indicates that there is a 100Mbps

(100Base-TX) link between the 5-Port Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Green–A steady green light indicates that there is a 10Mbps

(10Base-T) link between the 5-Port Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Flashing–A flashing port-status (either amber or green), indicates that

data is flowing between the Belkin 5-Port Network Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Rear Panel

Power Input Jack–Connect 6V DC power supply LAN Ports–Numbered 1-5. Connect the network cable from your

PC’s network interface card/adapter to these ports. It is not important which LAN ports you use. For example, in a twocomputer network you can connect one computer to Port 4 and the other to Port 1.

Product Descriptions

F5D5130-8 8-Port 10/100 Network Switch Product Description

Port Activity/Status Lights

Provide information about the network

Power Light

Indicates the power is on or off

Uplink Button

Allows you to easily add additional ports to your network

LAN Ports

Connect your PCs to these ports

DC Power Jack

Connect the included power supply to this jack

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Product Descriptions

Front Panel

Power Light–When lit, indicates that the 8-Port Switch is receiving

power

Port Activity/Status Lights

Amber–A steady amber light indicates that there is a 100Mbps

(100Base-TX) link between the 8-Port Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Green–A steady green light indicates that there is a 10Mbps

(10Base-T) link between the 8-Port Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Flashing–a flashing port status light (either amber or green),

indicates that data is flowing between the Belkin 8-Port Network Switch and the computer connected to that port.

Rear Panel

Power Input Jack–Connect 6V DC power supply LAN Ports–Numbered 1-8. Connect the network cable from your PCs

network interface card/adapter to these ports. It is not important which LAN ports you use. For example, in twocomputer network you can connect one computer to Port 4 and the other to Port 1.

Uplink button–Push the uplink button to make port 1 an uplink port

to which you can add switches, routers, and other networking components.

Belkin Docking Options

Belkin Docking Options The Belkin Docking Ring

Belkin has designed the SOHO switches to link together with other Belkin networking products through the docking ring on the side of the module. The ring will fit into the mating ring of another Belkin network product such as a gateway router, a wireless access point. Simply place modules side by side and push them together.

The Belkin Wall Mount

Belkin provides an adapter that will allow the Switch to be mounted to the wall. The adapter is available at belkin.com. To install the wall mount follow these steps.

1. Use the wall mount as a template and mark the screw holes on

your wall with a pencil.

2. Drill holes in the wall and insert screw anchors (not included)

into the wall.

3. Insert screws into the anchors and turn them in just far enough that

when the wall mount is placed on the screws it will be snug but still able to slide.

4. Snap the wall mount into the docking ring on the Belkin Switch.

5. Align the wall mount’s holes with the screw heads and push the wall

mount over screws. Slide the Belkin Switch and wall mount down over the screw heads to secure it to the wall.

Connecting a Simple Network

Connecting multiple computers in your home or office via a network switch lets you cooperate, collaborate, and make the most of your hardware. You can share files and printers and even access the Internet from every computer in your network.

While networking was once a complicated matter, Windows 95, 98 and later versions, along with hardware and software like Belkin networking products have made networking very easy to do. The following section of this manual will help you set up a simple network in your home or office. If you are connecting to a larger existing network, it is recommended that you consult your network administrator (the person who originally set up the network) for instruction on how to connect additional computers to the network.

Connecting three or more computers

To connect your network you will need a network switch or hub with enough ports for the number of computers you intend to connect immediately or in the near future. (The F5D5130-5 provides five ports and the F5D5130-8 provides eight ports.) Although hubs and switches perform the same function, they do so at different rates of performance, efficiency, and speed.

While a hub transmits information to all PCs on your network, a switch is a "Smart Hub" that features a store-and-forward function. This function retains the originator’s IP address and transmits information to the specified PC rather than over the entire network. Less network traffic and the elimination of the time needed to process information sent to unintended recipients means minimal data collisions and data loss.

To connect your computers to the Belkin Switch, each computer must be equipped with a network interface card/adapter such as an internal PCI card (for desktop computers), a PC card (for notebook computers), or a USB Ethernet adapter (an alternative to opening up your PC; for USB-equipped computers only). Each computer connects to the Belkin Switch via a CAT5 networking cable. You will need one networking cable for each PC.

1. Be sure that the power to the Belkin Switch, your modem, and

all of your PCs has been turned OFF or disconnected from the power supply.

2. Install the Network Cards into each PC (skip this step if this

is already done).

3. Connect each computer’s installed Network Card to the Network

Switch port using a straight through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet Cat5e patch cable (A3L850-XX-S) or for higher performance use Belkin Cat6 patch cables (A3L980-XX-S).

4. Plug one end of the power-supply adapter into the power

socket found at the rear of the switch and the other end into the power outlet.

5. If the LED power indicator is green, there is power going to the

switch.

6. Turn on the rest of your computers and let them boot up. After your computers boot up, the LAN link lights on the front of the Belkin Switch should be ON for each port to which a computer is attached. Verify that your computers are connected by checking these lights.

Connecting a Simple Network

Installing the Network Card Drivers

If you are installing a network interface card/adapter for the first time and it is properly connected to the network, you are now ready to configure the software to allow your computers to work together efficiently. (Please see your network interface card/adapter for hardware installation instructions.)

Note: If you have a previously installed network interface

card/adapter, you can skip to page 11.

1. When you restart your PC, Windows will automatically detect that a new device has been installed.

2. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will start. Click Next.

Note: In Windows 2000 and Me, Windows will automatically

detect drivers and will not prompt you for Belkin drivers. Skip to page 11.

3. When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first option- "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)" and click Next.

4. Select the CD-ROM drive box. Now place the CD-ROM supplied with the card in your CD-ROM drive and click Next.

5. Windows will install the network card drivers and prompt you to restart your computer. If so, allow the system to restart.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for all installed network interface cards/adapters in your network.

Installing Software to All PCs on Your Network

Installing Belkin SOHO Networking Software to All PCs on Y our Network

Now that your network is connected and the network card/adapter drivers have been installed, we can configure the network. For each computer you connect to the network switch, you must assign a network address to be used by the other computers. Belkin has simplified this process by providing you with the Belkin SOHO Networking Software to configure your computers.

1. Insert the SOHO Networking Software that came with your Belkin

Network Switch into your CD-ROM.

2. From your desktop, double-click on My Computer, then double-click

on the D: drive (“D” is usually the default drive letter for the CD-ROM).

3. Double-click on the Install.exe icon and Windows will begin to install

the program onto your PC. After the program is installed, Windows may ask you to restart your computer. Please do so.

4. Repeat steps 1-4 for each computer that you are connecting to

your network.

5. Once you have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on all

of your computers, continue on to the next section.

Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup

1. Once your computer has restarted, click Start, click Programs, highlight

Belkin SOHO Networking and select Belkin NetSetup to launch this easy-to-use computer configurator. The following screen will appear:

Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup

2. Select "I am setting up my own network" and click Next. The following screen will appear:

3. Select "I am setting up the first computer in my network" and click Next.

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