Belkin F5D6231 4 User Manual

Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D6231-4

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway - F5D6231-4

10/100 Mbps Wireless Gateway

with 4 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 Uplink Port, and 1 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) WAN Port

F5D6231-4 E112002-R01

Compliances

FCC - Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 in) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

In order to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, it requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Compliances

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Package Contents 1 Confirm That You Meet Installation Requirements 1

Hardware Setup 2

Indicator LEDs 2 Connecting Devices 2 Configuring Wireless Connections 3

Configuring Your Computer 4

Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/Me 4

Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings 4 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 5

Internet Explorer 5 Netscape 5

Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway 5

Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 6

Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings 6 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 7

Internet Explorer 7 Netscape 7

Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway 7

Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 8

Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings 8 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 9

Internet Explorer 9 Netscape 9

Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway 9

Configuring Your Macintosh Computer 10

Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings 10 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 11

Internet Explorer 11 Netscape 11

Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway 11

Configuring Your Gateway 12

Configuring LAN 13 Configuring Internet/WAN 14 Configuring Wireless 16 Configuring Firewall 17 Configuring Utilities 18

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Common Configurations for Popular ISPs 20

Specifications 21

Hardware 21 Wireless RF 22

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin Wireless Gateway.

This Wireless Gateway, F5D6231-4, is a broadband router designed to share Internet access, provide security, and to network multiple devices with and without wires. This gateway’s simple installation setup can be used by the least experienced of users, while providing networking professionals with easy to configure advanced features. Please read the User Guide for advanced features of this product.

Thank you for purchasing a Belkin product. We know you will enjoy the many features of the Belkin’s F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway.

Package Contents

• One F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway

• One Power Adapter (9 V, 1000 mA)

• This Quick Installation Guide

• One Installation CD

• One Category 5 Fast Ethernet Cable

Confirm That You Meet Installation Requirements

Before proceeding with the installation of your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway, please be sure you have the following:

• A computer with an Ethernet network card installed

• Your Windows CD, if your computer is running Windows 95, 98, NT, Me or 2000

• An Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem, or an external dial-up or ISDN modem

• An additional Ethernet network cable

• A Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape

NSTALLATION GUIDE

Hardware Setup

Indicator LEDs

Front Panel

The front panel of the F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway provides indicator LEDs for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED.

LED Condition Status

Ready (Power)

Connected (Internet Status)

WLAN (Wireless AP)

WAN On Green The WAN port has established a valid network connection.

LAN

Connecting Devices

Rear Panel

On Green Gateway is receiving power.

On Green Gateway stays on internet connection.

On Green The WAN port has established a valid wireless connection.

On Green The indicated LAN port has connected at speed of 10 Mbps.

On Amber The indicated LAN port has connected at speed of 100 Mbps.

Blinking The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.

1. Connecting Computers with Wires: Connect computers directly to the

Gateway on ports 1-4 on the rear panel. If you have more than 4 computers to plug in, connect a hub or a switch to one of these ports and connect additional computers to that device.

2. Connecting Wireless Computers: Simply make sure your wireless computers

are within range of the Gateway.

3. Connecting a Cable Modem or DSL Modem: Connect your Cable or DSL

modem to the WAN port on the rear panel.

4. Power: Plug the power adapter into the power jack (9 V/1000 mA).

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