Belkin F5D6230-3 User Manual

F5D6230-3

Belkin Wireless

Cable/DSL

Gateway Router

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Knowing your Belkin Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Quick Setup

Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Configure your computers' networking settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

General Setup

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–19

STEP 2: Connect your computers to Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22

STEP 3a: Setup your computers for networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–32

STEP 3b: Setting up Wireless Computers for Connection to the Router . . 33-34

Step 4: Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router

(the Router) for connection to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-46

Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-55

Wireless Networking Using 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-59

Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Glossary of Wired Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-66

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

Introduction

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

or small office network.

Key Features

Integrated Wireless 802.11b Access Point

Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds

The Belkin Wireless Access Point provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radius and an outdoor area over 1800 feet in radius.

Up to 128-bit Security Encryption

Your Router is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure. This optional feature allows you to encrypt at 64-bits or 128-bits using a key that you enter yourself.

Web-Based User Interface

Setting up the Router’s functions is done through your web browser. You can do this easily 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 Firewall Security

Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to protect your network from the outside world by isolating it from the Internet. NAT monitors all of the data coming in from the Internet and will only let through the information you want.

Integrated 10/100 3-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, 3-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.

Introduction

Built-in DHCP Server

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 Media Access Control (MAC) addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your wireless network. Every computer equipped with a wireless network adapter 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

• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office

Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install.

• Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations.

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions and constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis—Also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period.

• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs

Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.

Introduction

Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router

• Power Supply

• Belkin SOHO Networking 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 wired or wireless network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• CAT5e networking cable (or better)

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

Knowing your Belkin Router

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop or mounted to a wall. The unique vertical design minimizes the desktop space required. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Belkin 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.

Front Panel

Ready Light—When lit, indicates that the unit is receiving power.

Wireless Status Light—When lit, indicates that the Wireless Router’s wireless

radio is enabled.

WAN Link Status

• Link—indicates that there is an active connection with the cable or DSL modem. If this light is off, the link is not established.

• Activity—When the WAN link status light is flashing, this means that data is flowing between the Router and the cable or DSL modem.

Adjustable Antennas

Ready Light Indicates the power

is on or off

Wireless Status Light Provides the status of

the Wireless LAN

Port Activity/Status Lights Provide information about

the network

WAN Link Status Light Provides information about the connec-

tion to the cable or DSL modem

Front Panel

Knowing your Belkin Router

Port Activity/Status Lights

• Link—Solid indicates that there is a link between the Router and the computer connected to that port.

• Activity—When an activity light is flashing, data is flowing between the Router and the computer connected to that port.

Rear Panel

Power Input Jack—Connect 5V DC power supply.

WAN Port—Connect the network cable from the cable or DSL modem to

the WAN port.

LAN Ports—Numbered 1–3. Connect the network cable from your PCs to these ports. Note: the computers do not need to be connected sequentially. For example, in a two-computer network you can connect one computer to Port 3 and another to Port 1.

Rear Panel

Manual Reset Used to reset the Router and

restore all factory defaults

WAN Po rt Connect your cable or DSL

modem to this port

DC Power Jack Connect the included power

supply to this jack

LAN Ports Connect your PCs to these ports

Quick Set up

If you are familiar with networking, you can use this Quick Setup procedure to setup your Router. If you need more detail to setup your Router, please read further into this manual.

Setting up the Router is accomplished in 3 easy steps

1. Connect the Router to your network.

2. Configure your computers' networking settings.

3. Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings.

Connect the Router to your network.

1. Power down your equipment.

2. Connect a network cable between each of your PCs and the Router. Connect each PC to one of the ports on the rear of the Router labeled LAN.

3. Connect a network cable between the Router and your cable or DSL modem. Be sure this cable is plugged into the port labeled “WAN” on the Router.

4. Power on the cable or DSL modem.

5. Connect the power adapter to the Router.

6. After the cable or DSL modem and the Router are turned on, the Router’s WAN link light should be on. This indicates that the modem and the Router are connected to each other.

7. Turn on the rest of your computers. After your computers boot up, a LAN link light (on the front of the Router) will be on for each port to which a wired computer is connected. These lights are your means to verify that your computers are connected.

Quick Set up–Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router

Quick Set up–Configure your computers' networking settings

1. Configure the TCP/IP settings on your computers to obtain an IP address automatically. The Router will use DHCP to assign each computer an IP address in the range of 192.168.2.x.

2. Restart each computer and verify the network connection. Using the “Network Neighborhood” or “My Network Places”, be sure that you can view each connected machine.

Quick Set up–Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings

1. Using the computer that was originally connected directly to the cable or DSL modem, launch your browser. Note: You can access the setup utility from any computer on the network, however, use the original computer for this procedure at this time.

2. In the address bar, type the following address: 192.168.2.1. The Router login screen will appear.

If this is the first time you are accessing the Router, or you have not set a password for the Router, there is no need to enter a password. Click “Login”.

Quick Set up–Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings

3. The Router’s status page will appear.

4. Click on “Initial Setup” in the top left-hand corner. The following page will appear.

5. Select your connection type (this information is provided by your ISP) and click “Select”. Depending on your selection you will see the “Static IP Address” page or the “PPPoE” page. Enter the required values provided by your ISP and click “Enter”.

Quick Set up–Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings

6. The MAC Cloning/Entry screen will appear. If your ISP binds your connection to the MAC address of your network adapter, click “Clone MAC Address” or enter the MAC address here. Press Enter.

Your Router has been set up to communicate with your ISP. You should have Internet access at this point. If you are having trouble, see the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual.

General Setup

Your Router can connect a combination of wired and wireless computers to the Internet while allowing for file and peripheral sharing. Setting up wired and wireless connections to the Router is very easy to do. The following steps will show you how to connect your computers to the Router for networking and Internet sharing.

Sharing your Internet connection is done in 4 easy steps

Step 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

and your network

Step 2: Connect your wired computers to the Router

Step 3a: Set up your computers for networking

Step 3b: Set up your wireless computers to connect to the Router

Step 4: Configure the Router to connect to the Internet

Getting Started

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

Setting up your Router is a simple procedure, even if you are not familiar with networking. This guide will take you step by step through to the setup process for successfully sharing your Internet connection. There are a few pieces of information that you will need to obtain about your Cable or DSL provider as well as about your network. Most of the time, information is available online from your provider. You may have to call your provider.

Answer the following questions either by checking with your ISP’s online technical support or by calling your ISP’s technical support hotline. A worksheet has been provided in this manual to record your information for use later.

Is my IP address Static or Dynamic?

Your IP address is either static or dynamic. You will need to determine whether your provider assigns you a new IP address every time you log on (dynamic) or they assign you an IP address that never changes (static). For more about what an IP address is, see the Glossary of Networking Terms in the appendix of this manual.

Does my Internet service provider use PPPoE?

It either does or does not. If you have a DSL modem, your service provider may use PPPoE (for Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) as the communication language between your DSL modem and the provider’s network. If your DSL provider gave you software that you use to connect to your Internet account, such as WinPOET, Enternet300 or any other software that you need to run to connect to the Internet, then your service provider uses a PPPoE connection. Follow the directions in this manual to configure your router for PPPoE. For more about PPPoE, see the Glossary of Networking Terms in the appendix of this manual.

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

Is my connection bound to a MAC address?

It either is or is not. All network cards or adapters have a unique “serial number”, called a MAC address. Your service provider can “see” your network adapter's MAC address over the internet. In some cases, the provider will record the MAC address of your network adapter and only let that adapter connect to the Internet. This is done for several reasons, one of which is security. It also enables your provider to keep track of how many computers you have connected to your modem. You will need to find out whether your provider requires the same network card to connect to the modem all of the time. In the event that your provider does bind your MAC address, your Router has a feature that will copy the MAC address of your card. This will be covered later in the setup procedure. For more about what a MAC address is, see the Glossary of Networking Terms in the appendix of this manual.

Does my connection have an assigned Host Name?

It either does or does not. You will need to know if your provider assigns you host name that is required for connection. If it does, then you will need to know the Host name. If your computer was assigned a host name by your provider, the next section describes how you can obtain your host name.

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

Setup Worksheet

My IP Address is: Static Dynamic

If your IP address is static, you need the following information:

Static IP address:

Assigned by your provider

Subnet Mask:

Assigned by your provider

Gateway:

Assigned by your provider

My provider binds my Yes No

connection to a MAC address

My provider has assigned me Yes No

a Host Name

If Yes, My Host Name is:

My provider uses PPPoE Yes No

If your provider uses PPPoE, you need the following information:

User Name: username@myisp.com

Assigned by your ISP

Password:

Assigned by your ISP

Service Name: not always necessary

Assigned by your ISP

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

IMPORTANT:

IF YOU HAVE A CABLE OR DSL MODEM CONNECTED TO A PC AND ARE NOW ADDING THE ROUTER TO YOUR NETWORK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED LATER.

If you are not connecting the Router to an existing cable or DSL modem, skip to the next section called “Connecting the Belkin Wireless Router”.

Users of Windows 98 or Me can get the configuration information by performing the following steps.

1. Turn on your computer and connect to the Internet through your cable or DSL Modem.

2. In Windows 95, 98 and Me, Click “Start” then click on “Run”.

3. In the Run dialog box, type “winipcfg” then click “OK”.

4. The IP Configuration window will appear.

5. In the drop-down menu, select your current Ethernet adapter by clicking once on the down-facing arrow and highlighting your adapter’s name by clicking on it once.

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

6. The IP configuration window will appear. Click on “More Info”.

7. This window will provide you with the Adapter Address (also known as the MAC address), the IP Address, Host name (if any) and other network settings. Carefully write this information in the table below, as you may need it later for setting up the Router. For further explanation of what these setting are, see the Glossary of Network Terms in the Appendix of this manual.

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

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Users of Windows NT or Windows 2000 can get the configuration information by performing the following steps.

1. Click “Start” then “Run” in the Run dialog box, type “CMD”.

2. In the “Command Window”, type “ipconfig /all”.

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network

3. The information pictured below should appear.

Please record your information in the chart below. It is important to make sure you have it, in case something goes wrong.

Write your IP Configuration settings here:

Host name (If any):

Adapter Address:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

STEP 2: Connect your computers to Router

Connecting Wired Computers to the Router

Up to three wired computers can be connected directly to the Router. In order for you to be able to connect your wired computers to the Router, each must be equipped with a network interface card (NIC) such as an internal PCI card (for desktop computers), a PC card (for laptop computers) or a USB Ethernet adapter (an alternative for USB-equipped computers only). Each computer connects to the Router via a network cable. You will need one network cable for each PC. The Router also connects to your cable or DSL modem via a network cable. Be sure you have the proper parts before starting. NOTE: Some cable or DSL modems connect to your computer using USB. Your cable or DSL modem must have an Ethernet connector on it to connect the Router. If your modem does not have an Ethernet connection, you must use a Belkin 5- or 8-Port Network Switch rather than the Router.

Connecting Wireless Computers to the Router

Wireless computers can directly access the router once the Router and your computers have been properly configured to do so. First, follow the steps to connect your modem to the Router, then skip to section “Step 3b: Setting up Wireless Computers for Connection to the Router”, on page 32, following.

Connect Your Equipment

Refer to the diagram below to aid in the connection process. Before beginning, please note that the connection process involves powering down your equipment and then powering it back up in correct sequence.

It is important that the equipment is powered on in the following order: modem first, Router second, computers last. Failure to follow this sequence may cause the network to fail to work properly.

1. Power down your equipment. Make sure that you have followed the steps to find your network configuration settings before you begin connecting your equipment. Be sure that the power to the Router, your modem, and all of your computers has been turned OFF.

STEP 2: Connect your computers to Router

2. Connect a Belkin CAT5 Network Cable between each of your wired computers and the Router. Plug in a CAT5 network cable to the Ethernet port on each of the other PCs and then to one of the ports labeled "LAN" on the rear of the Router.

Note: It does not matter which LAN ports you connect your other

computers to, but be sure that you are not connecting any of the computers to the port labeled "WAN".

3. Connect a Belkin CAT5 Network Cable between the Router and your cable or DSL modem. Plug in another cable to the port labeled "WAN" on the Router and connect the other end of the cable to the cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

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