Belkin F5D5231-4 User Manual 2

4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router

Share your broadband Internet connection and files

User Manual

F5D5231-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Knowing Your Belkin Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting and Configuring your Cable/DSL Gateway Router . . . . . . . . 7

Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

Key Features

Easy Install Wizard

The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual.

Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac® OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Front-Panel Connected LED Display

Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.

Vertical or Horizontal Desktop Application

Your Router can stand vertically on the desktop to save space, or lay down flat on a shelf or under your modem. The included vertical mounting base lets you decide how to position the Router.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.

NAT IP Address Sharing

Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account.

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SPI Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.

Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.

Support for VPN Pass-Through

If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network.

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup.

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the web-based user interface and you can control access to your network.

Applications and Advantages

• Economically connect multiple computers to a single Internet connection

• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.

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Package Contents

• Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router

• Vertical Mounting Base (optional use)

• Category 5 Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

• User Manual

System Requirements

• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• CAT5 networking cable (or better)

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape® 4.0 or later

Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements

• A PC running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

• Minimum 64MB RAM

• Internet Browser

NOTE: At the time of printing, a version of the Easy Install Wizard was not available for Mac OS users. Please check www.networking.belkin.com to see if a Mac OS version of the Easy Install Wizard is now available.

KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or horizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes the desktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.

1. Power/Ready LED

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “Power/Ready” LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF Router is OFF

Blinking Green Router is Booting Up

Solid Green Router is Ready

2. LAN Port-Status LEDs

These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected, AMBER means a 100Base-Tx 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 Device Connected

Blinking (Orange or Green) Port Activity

3. WAN Status LED

This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem.

OFF No WAN Link

Solid Green Good WAN Link

Blinking Green WAN Activity

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4. Connected LED

This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.

OFF Router is not Connected to the Internet

Blinking Green Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet

Solid Green Router is Connected to the Internet

5. Reset Button

The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password.

a. Using the Reset Button to Reset the Router

Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will

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momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

b. Using the Reset Button to Restore the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

6. Internet/WAN Port

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. To ensure proper functioning, use the cable that was provided with your modem to connect the modem to this port.

NOTE: Using a cable other than the cable supplied with your cable or DSL modem may cause malfunctioning.

7. LAN Ports

The LAN ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1–4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. Note that Port 4 can be made into an uplink port. This means that by pressing the uplink button in, Port 4 will become an uplink port for the addition of a switch or hub. For more information about the uplink button, see “Uplink Button” below.

8. Uplink Button

The “Uplink” button is provided for use of Port 4 to connect to a hub or a switch for expanding the number of network ports on the Router. If you are connecting a switch or hub to the Router, connect a straight-through (standard) network cable to this port and to a port on the switch or hub. Press the Uplink button IN. This will switch Port 4 into an uplink port.

NOTE: If you connect a computer to Port 4, and the link LED for Port 4 will not turn on, check the Uplink button to make sure that it is in the “Normal” position (OUT).

9. Power Jack

Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

• Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router

• Vertical Mounting Base (optional use)

• Category 5 Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer)

• Power Supply

• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

• User Manual

Modem Requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.

Ethernet USB Easy Install Wizard

Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard 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 Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternative Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using the “Alternative Setup Method” section of this manual.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem.

DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.

Step 1: Run the Easy Install Wizard Software

1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.

2. Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.

• The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM

• The Router

• The Router power supply

• Category 5 networking cable

• This User Manual

3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer.

4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD–ROM Drive. The Easy Install Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

Step 2: Follow the Easy Install Wizard to Complete the Installation

2.1 Click on “Set Up the Router” to begin.

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2.2 Welcome Screen

The Wizard welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.

2.3 License Agreement

Please read the license agreement in the window. When you are finished, select “I agree” if you want to continue using the software. Click “I disagree” if you do not want to continue. Click “Next” to move on.

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2.4 Examining Settings

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

2.5 Multi-NICs Screen

This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer. If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer, the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem. Select the network card that is connected to your modem from the list and click “Next”. If you are not sure which adapter to choose, select the adapter at the top of the list. If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now, you will be able to choose a different one later.

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2.6 PPPoE Connection Detected

If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen.

Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider. If you have to type in a user name and password to connect to the Internet, then type that same user name and password in here. Your user name looks something like “myname@myISP.com” or simply “myname”. The service name is optional and is very rarely required by your ISP. If you don’t know your service name, leave this blank. When you have entered your information, click “Next” to move on.

Step 3: Connect the Router to your Modem and Computer

The Wizard will ask you to connect your Router. Follow the steps on the screen, or do the following:

3.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from

the modem.

3.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your

computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem.

3.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back

of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.

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3.4 Connect the new network cable from the back of the computer to one of

the ports labeled “1–4”.

NOTE: It does not matter which numbered port you choose.

3.5 Turn on your cable or DSL modem by reconnecting the power supply to

the modem.

3.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall,

then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.

3.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on

the front of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router. If it is not, recheck your connections.

Computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem

To power adapter

New network cable (to computer)

Cable or DSL modem

3.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking

the lights labeled “LAN 1,2,3,4”. The light which corresponds to the numbered port that you connected your computer to should be ON if your computer is connected properly.

Existing network cable (that came with modem)

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Step 4: Continue Following the Wizard’s Instructions

4.1 Checking the Connection

Once you have completed the connection of your Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router. If the Router is not detected, use the “Troubleshooting” button or refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this guide to obtain help about how to correct the problem. If the Wizard is able to communicate with the Router, the Wizard will move on to the next step.

4.2 Configuring the Router

The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute.

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4.3 When the transfer is complete, the Wizard will tell you that it is done and

may reboot (restart) the Router.

4.4 When configuration is complete, the Wizard will tell you “Router Setup

Complete” and it will move to the next step.

4.5 Checking Internet

The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right away. If not, it will retry a number of times. The “Connected” light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time. Please be patient through this process. If at the end of this process the Wizard cannot connect to the Internet, use the Troubleshooting

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button or refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide to obtain help about how to correct the problem.

4.6 Finished

When the Internet 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 the Internet.

Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page.

Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router any time you want. Simply follow step 5 to learn how to add more computers.

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Step 5: Adding Other Computers to your Network Using the Easy Install Wizard

If you have other computers in your home that are already equipped with a network adapter, you can use the Easy Install Wizard to set up those computers to connect to your Router. If you are adding a Belkin network adapter your other computers, install the adapter per the instructions for the adapter. When the installation of the adapter is finished, your computer will be set up to connect to the Router. You do not need to use the Easy Install Wizard to set up the computer.

For Computers Already Equipped with a Network Adapter

5.1 Connect an Ethernet cable between the computer you want to add to the

network and the Router.

5.2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will

automatically pop-up on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

5.3 Click “Add computers”.

5.4 The Wizard will make the changes needed to add your computer to the

network. When finished, it will prompt to reboot your computer. Click “Yes”.

5.5 When your computer reboots, your computer will be connected to the

network. To begin surfing the Internet, open your browser and go to your favorite web page.

You are finished adding the computer to the network. To add more computers, repeat this process on each computer you wish to add.

ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD

Alternate Setup Method

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. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks:

• View the Router’s current settings and status.

• Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you.

Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings, and more.

• Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications (port forwarding).

• Set up security features such as client restrictions and MAC address filtering.

• Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.

• Change the Router’s internal password.

• Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).

• Reset the Router.

• Back up your configuration settings.

• Reset the Router’s default settings.

• Update the Router’s firmware.

Step 1: Connecting your Gateway/Router

1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.

1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem.

1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.

1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”.

NOTE: It does not matter which numbered port you choose.

1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem.

ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD

1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall, then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.

Mac or PC computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem

To power adapter

Supplied Ethernet cable (to computer)

Cable or DSL modem

1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router. If it is not, recheck your connections.

1.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled “LAN 1,2,3,4”. The light which corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be ON, if your computer is connected properly. If it is not, recheck your connections.

Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server

See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.

Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced

Existing network cable (that came with modem)

ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD

User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.

Logging into the Router

You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen. The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.

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 “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default login time out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual titled “Changing the Login Timeout Setting”.

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