Belkin F5D7234A User Manual

Wireless Broadband Router

User Manual

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May 26, 2004 Rev.10

Safety Instructions

For Installation

• Use only the type of power source indicated on the

marking labels.

• Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.

• Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may

increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the power cord
is frayed, replace it with a new one.

• Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product

overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openings
on the device, which are intended for ventilation and
proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product
with a stack.

• Do not place the product near any source of heat or

expose it to direct sunshine.

• Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any

liquid on the product.

• Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or

electronic product without instructions from qualified
service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic
shock or file.

• Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table.

For Using

• Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet

• After powering off the product, power on the product at

• Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.

• When the product is expected to be not in use for a period

when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention to
the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature
might be high.

least 15 seconds later.

of time, unplug the power cord of the product to prevent it
from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating.

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For Service

Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit yourself.
Nor should you attempt to service the product yourself, which may
void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

• If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally when the

operating instructions are followed.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that 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 of

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate 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.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

"Belkin declare that F5D7230-4 (11g DSL/Cable Router) is limited in

CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA."

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your

body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

INFORMATION TO USER:

The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or

unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

About This User Manual

For brevity, throughout this manual the “Wireless Broadband
Router” is referred to as “the router” or “the device” and following
terms or abbreviations are used interchangeably:

• Access Point – AP

• Wireless LAN – WLAN

• Ethernet network – LAN – network

Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as
below to indicate important information.

Contains related information text that corresponds to
a topic.

Note

Represents essential steps, actions, or messages that
should not be ignored.

Caution

This User Manual contains information on how to install and
configure your Wireless Broadband Router to get your network
started accessing the Internet. From now on, we will guide you
through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and
run.

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Contents

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

1.1 Overview........................................................................1

1.2 Features ........................................................................2

1.3 Package Contents .........................................................4

1.4 System Requirements ...................................................4

2 Hardware Description & Installation.............5

2.1 Physical Outlook............................................................5

2.2 Hardware Connection....................................................7

3 Configuring Local Computer to Access the

Wireless Router.....................................................9

3.1 Overview........................................................................9

3.2 Setting up TCP/IP........................................................10

3.2 Additional Settings for Wireless Client .........................15

3.3 Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband

Router................................................................................16

Front Panel..................................................................5

Rear Panel and Connector..........................................6

Choosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband Router 7

Connecting the Wireless Broadband Router...............7

For Windows 98/ME..................................................10

For Windows 2000/XP...............................................12

4 Web Configuration.....................................19

4.1 Accessing Web-Based Configuration Utility.................19

4.2 LAN Setup...................................................................21

LAN Settings.............................................................21

DHCP Client List .......................................................23

4.3 Internet WAN...............................................................24

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Connection Type.......................................................24

DNS...........................................................................28

MAC Address............................................................28

4.4 Wireless.......................................................................29

Channel and SSID ....................................................29

Security.....................................................................31

Use as Access Point .................................................35

Wireless Birdge.........................................................35

4.5 Firewall........................................................................37

Virtual Servers...........................................................37

Client IP Filters..........................................................38

MAC Address Filtering...............................................38

DMZ ..........................................................................39

WAN Ping Blocking...................................................39

Security log ...............................................................40

4.6 Utilities.........................................................................41

Parental Control ........................................................41

Restart Router...........................................................41

Restore Factory Default ............................................42

Save/Backup Settings...............................................42

Restore Previous Settings.........................................42

Firmware Update.......................................................43

System Settings........................................................44

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5 Troubleshooting.........................................47

6 Specification...............................................49

6.1 Hardware.....................................................................49

List of Figures

Figure 2-1 LED Indicator ............................................................................ 5

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel and Connector...................................................... 6

Figure 2-3 Typical Connection Diagram................................................... 8

Figure 4-1 Status..........................................................................................19

Figure 4-2 Login............................................................................................ 20

Figure 4-3 LAN Settings.............................................................................. 21

Figure 4-4 DHCP Client List........................................................................ 23

Figure 4-5 Connection Type........................................................................ 24

Figure 4-6 Dynamic IP.................................................................................25

Figure 4-7 Static IP....................................................................................... 25

Figure 4-8 PPPoE......................................................................................... 26

Figure 4-9 PPTP........................................................................................... 27

Figure 4-10 Telstra BigPond ....................................................................... 27

Contents

Figure 4-11 DNS........................................................................................... 28

Figure 4-12 MAC address........................................................................... 28

Figure 4-13 Channel and SSID .................................................................. 30

Figure 4-14 Security..................................................................................... 31

Figure 4-15 WPA-PSK................................................................................. 32

Figure 4-16 WEP 64bit and 128bit............................................................. 33

Figure 4-17 WAP..........................................................................................34

Figure 4-18 User as Access Point.............................................................. 35

Figure 4-19 Wireless Bridge ....................................................................... 36

Figure 4-20 Firewall ..................................................................................... 37

Figure 4-21 Virtual Servers......................................................................... 37

Figure 4-22 Client IP Filters ........................................................................ 38

Figure 4-23 MAC Address Filtering............................................................ 38

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Figure 4-24 DMZ .......................................................................................... 39

Figure 4-25 WAN Ping Blocking................................................................. 39

Figure 4-26 Security Log.............................................................................40

Figure 4-27 Parental Control....................................................................... 41

Figure 4-28 Restart Router ......................................................................... 41

Figure 4-29 Restore Factory Defaults ....................................................... 42

Figure 4-30 Save/Backup Current Settings.............................................. 42

Figure 4-31 Restore Previous Saved Settings......................................... 43

Figure 4-32 Firmware Update..................................................................... 43

Figure 4-33 Administrator Password.......................................................... 44

Figure 4-34 Time and Time Zone...............................................................44

Figure 4-35 Remote Management............................................................. 45

Figure 4-36 NAT Enabling........................................................................... 45

Figure 4-37 UPNP........................................................................................46

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Thank you for choosing this Wireless Broadband Router. This
Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device featuring a
wireless Access Point, 4-port LAN switch and a WAN port, which
extends the existing broadband Cable/ADSL connection. It allows
the Internet connection to be shared through either the 54Mbps
Access Point feature or the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet switch, which
also eliminates the purchase of additional hub or switch. Now the
wired and wireless networks are integrated to enjoy various
bandwidth-consuming applications over the Internet.

With the support of new emerged 802.11g standard, the Access
Point provides data transfer of up to 54 Mbps, up to 5 times faster
than 802.11b. Since 802.11g standard is on the same frequency of

2.4 GHz as 802.11b, it is backwards compatible with existing Wi-Fi

802.11b devices. The benefit is that you can preserve the existing

802.11b infrastructure while migrating to the new screaming fast

802.1 1g.
This router has a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP

addresses to your LAN or WLAN devices. With the built-in Network
Address Translation (NAT) function, your LAN/WLAN can access
the Internet through a single external IP address and at the same
time that is protected against outside intruders. The router can also
be configured to filter internal access to the Internet. It is designed
to provide a reliable Internet access solution for the corporate
environment as well as the small office home office (SOHO).

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1.2 Features

WAN Port Features

• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) Client with Keep

Alive/Connect On Demand Support

• PAP and CHAP Authentication

• DHCP Client

• Static IP Connection

• PPTP Connection (Europe)

• MAC Address Cloning

• Settable and Changeable IP Address

LAN Port Features

• DHCP Server

• Settable and Changeable IP Address

Router Features

• NAT

• Firewall Support

• Bridge Mode Support

• 802.1D Bridging

• IP Filtering, IP Forwarding

• DMZ Hosting

• DNS Forwarding

• UPnP Support

• Microsoft NetMeeting Passthrough Support

• Microsoft XP Messenger Passthrough Support

Security Features

• PAP and CHAP Authentication

• ASCII/HEX Format 64/128 Bit WEP Key for Wireless LAN

• Supports IP packets filtering based on IP address, Port

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1. Introduction

number, and Protocol

• VPN Support (IPSec Passthrough, and PPTP

Passthrough)

Wireless LAN Features

• Fully compatible with 802.11g standard

• Wi-Fi WPA Support

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology

exploitation

• Seamless roaming within wireless LAN infrastructure

• Low power consumption for wireless clients via efficient

power management

Configuration and Management Features

• Configurable through Web Browser via WAN/LAN

• Software Upgrade

• DHCP Server function for IP distribution to local network

users

• NTP/Manual System Clock

• Configuration Saving/Retrieving

• Event Log

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1.3 Package Contents

Check the contents of the package against the pack contents
checklist below. If any of the items is missing, then contact the
dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.

• Wireless Broadband Router x1

• Power Adapter x1

• CD-ROM x1

• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x1

1.4 System Requirements

• Cable/ADSL modem and an Internet access account for

Internet connection

• One computer with 10/100Base-T Ethernet card and

TCP/IP protocol installed for initial setup

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher for Web configuration

• 802.11g or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters (for

wireless connection)

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2 Hardware Description &

Installation

2.1 Physical Outlook

Front Panel

The following illustration shows the front panel of the Wireless
Broadband Router:

Figure 2-1 LED Indicator

LED Indicator

The Wireless Broadband Router is equipped with eight LEDs on
the front panel as described in the table below (from left to right):

LEDs Status Description

PWR

CONNECT

WLAN

Off No power is supplied to the unit.
Solid Power is connected to the unit.

Off

Solid Both WAN and ISP are connected.
Off
On WLAN interface is initialized properly and ready.

Both WAN and ISP are not connected at the
same time.

WLAN interface is not initialized properly.

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LEDs Status Description

Blinking Transmitting/receiving packets wirelessly.

Off No broadband device is connected.

WAN

LAN 1-4

On Broadband device is connected.
Blinking Transmitting/receiving packets on the WAN port.
Off No Ethernet device is connected.
Solid Ethernet connection is established.
Blinking Transmitting/receiving packets on the LAN port.

Rear Panel and Connector

The following illustration shows the rear panel of the Wireless
Broadband Router.

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel and Connector

• 12VAC: Power jack

• LAN Ports 1-4: RJ-45 Connector. Integrated 4-port

10/100BaseT switch. Connects to a hub, switch or
NIC-equipped PC in your network. The LAN ports has
Auto-MDI/MDIX feature that supports either crossover or
straight-through cables.

• Internet/WAN: RJ-45 connector. Connects to the

Cable/ADSL Modem. The WAN port also has Auto-MDIX
feature that supports either crossover or straight-trough
cables.

• LOAD DEFAULT: To restore to the factory default settings

insert a straightened paperclip into the hole to press the
button. Keep pressing and power cycle (off and on) the
device. Wait for at least 5 seconds to release the button.
Then wait for the device to finish booting. This operation
erases all previous settings entered by the administrator.

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2.2 Hardware Connection

Choosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband
Router

• Place the device close to the power outlet for the cable to

reach it easily.

• Avoid placing the device in places where people may walk

on the cables.

• Keep the device away from direct sunshine or heat

sources.

• Place the device on a flat and stable stand.

Connecting the Wireless Broadband Router

Prior to connecting the hardware, make sure to power off your
Ethernet device, Cable/ADSL modem and Wireless Broadband
Router. Then follow the steps below to connect the related devices.

Step 1 Connecting wired device to the LAN port.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45

connector to your hub, switch or a PC’s Ethernet port, and
the other end to the LAN port of the Wireless Broadband

Router.
Step 2 Connecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN port.
Connect the Ethernet cable attaching to your Cable/ADSL

modem to the WAN port of your Wireless Broadband

Router.
Step 3 Connecting the power adapter.
Connect one end to the power jack of the Wireless

Broadband Router and the other end to an AC outlet.

Only use the adapter supplied with the Wireless

Broadband Router. Connecting another adapter may

Caution

cause permanent damage to the device.

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The illustration below specifies a connection diagram example:

Figure 2-3 Typical Connection Diagram

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