Belkin F5D7630-4B, F5D7630-4A User Manual

User Manual

F5D7630-4A F5D7630-4B

ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router

Network your computers with this one-box solution that connects and shares your ADSL Internet access

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Placement of your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Understanding the Web-Based User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless 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.

OVERVIEW

Key Features

Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point

802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that provides up to 54Mbps (nearly five times faster than 802.11b) data rates.

Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Wireless ADSL Modem 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 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 statusmonitoring procedures.

Web-Based User Interface

You can set up the Router’s 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.

INTRODUCTION

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, four-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.

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 network interface card has its own unique 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

INTRODUCTION

Package Contents

• ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer)

• RJ11 Phone Line Cord (for connecting the Router to the ADSL line)*

• ADSL In-Line Filter*

•Power Supply

• Quick Installation Guide

•User Manual CD-ROM

• Registration Card

System Requirements

• ADSL 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

* Germany excluded (Provided by local ISP)

KNOWING YOUR ROUTER

Front Panel

This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your Modem Router is connected properly to the ADSL line.

Wireless

Network LED

LAN Port

Status LEDs

ADSL – SYN

Status LED

Power LED

(PWR)

ADSL – Data LED

Power LED (PWR)

OFF Router is OFF Green Router is ready

ADSL – SYN Status LED

OFF No ADSL connection Solid Green ADSL connection is ready Blinking Green Negotiating connection

ADSL – Data LED

OFF No WAN connection Green WAN connection is ready Blinking Indicates WAN activity

Wireless Network LED

OFF Wireless network is OFF Green Wireless network is ready Blinking Indicates wireless activity

KNOWING YOUR ROUTER

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. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.

Rear Panel

LAN Ports

The LAN ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. Connect your LAN computers or any networking devices to one of these ports.

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

LAN Port-Status LEDs

OFF No device is linked to the port Solid Orange 10/100Base-Tx device connected Blinking Orange Port activity

Power Jack ADSL PortLAN Ports Reset Button

Antennas

KNOWING YOUR ROUTER

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. Resetting the Router

Push and release the Reset button. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

b. Restoring the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds then release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

Power Jack

Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this inlet. Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage to your Router.

ADSL Port

This port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port.

PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER

Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance of your wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide a circular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types of construction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect the wireless signal and decrease the range. Whenever possible, your Router should be placed as close as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. In multi-story homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible; this may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.

Use care when choosing the location of your Router.

• Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or washer/dryer unit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where you decide to place your Router.

• Place the Router on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets and computer cases.

• Do not place objects or components on top of the Router.

•Make sure that both antennas are pointing UP at all times.

•Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not place the Router next to a tinted window.

We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your Router in the center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficulty covering the entire area you want, try placing the Router as high as possible. Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no obstacles between the wireless computer and the Router. The Router may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www. belkin.com/networking for solutions.

The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones. While these things can affect the network performance, your wireless network typically will work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

ISP Settings

Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Wireless ADSL Modem Router.

For PPPoE and PPPoA users

• VCI and VPI number

• An ISP account user name and password

For fixed IP users

• IP address and subnet mask

• IP address for your ISP’s Gateway Server and Domain Name Server

Connect the System

Connect the ADSL Line

Run standard telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on your Wireless ADSL Modem Router. When inserting an ADSL RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass filters between the ADSL wall jack and your telephones. (These filters pass voice signals through but filter data signals out.)

Phone Line Configuration

Installing a Full-Rate Connection

If you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your service provider will attach the ADSL line to a data/voice splitter. In this case, you can connect your phones and computer directly to the splitter as shown on the next page.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

Installing with a Splitter

Installing a Splitterless Connection

If you are using a splitterless (G.lite) connection, then your service provider will attach the outside ADSL line directly to your phone system. In this case, you can connect your phones and computer directly to the incoming ADSL line, but you will have to add low-pass filters to your phones as shown on the next page.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

Installing without a Splitter

Attach to your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

The four LAN ports on the ADSL Modem Router auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, as well as the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.

Configuring the Router

The Belkin Wireless ADSL Modem Router is equipped with a Web-Based Interface that you can use to set up the Router. From the Web-Based 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.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

• 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.

• Reset the Router.

• Reset the Router’s default settings.

• Update the Router’s firmware.

Step 1: Installing the Hardware

1. Power down your equipment.

2. Connect each PC to one of the ports on the rear of the Router labeled LAN by

using a RJ45 networking cable.

3. Connect the telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the

ADSL port on your Router.

Note: When inserting an ADSL RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.

4. Connect the power adapter to the Router.

5. After the Router is turned on, the Router’s Power light should be on.

LAN Ports

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

6. 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.

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

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

192.168.2.x. In most cases, your computer is programmed to automatically obtain your IP address when you turn it on. If your computer is not set to work with a DHCP server, then see the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.

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

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

LAN Port

Status LEDs

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

Logging into the Router

To configure the Router’s settings, you have to log in. The Router is supplied 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 into 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 Time-out Setting”.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE

Setup Wizard

1. Internet Sharing

Select the connection type you are using. This information is provided by your ISP.

2. Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA

Enter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) or PPPoA information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings. This information is provided by your ISP.

User Name - Enter the ISP assigned user name. (Assigned by your ISP).

Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP).

Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP).

VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier

(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE

3. Setting your Connection Type to Disable Internet Sharing

Enter VPI/VCI value in the provided spaces, and then click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings.

VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

4. Setting your Connection Type to Multiple Protocol over ATM Mode

Enter ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings.

WAN IP - Enter an IP address for the Wireless ADSL Modem Router WAN interface. (Assigned by your ISP).

Subnet Mask - Enter a subnet mask. (Assigned by your ISP).

VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier

(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

Default Gateway - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Wireless ADSL Modem Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will forward the packets to the Default Gateway. (Assigned by your ISP).

5. Click apply to activate your settings.

You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You should have Internet access at this point. To test your Internet connection, open your browser and visit a website such as www.belkin.com.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE

UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE

The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.

1. Quick-Navigation Links

You can go directly to any of the Router’s UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.

2. Home Button

The Home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page.

3. Internet Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says “connection OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read “no connection” in RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router.

4. Login/Logout Button

This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button. When you are logged into the Router, this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login

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UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE

page where you will need to enter a password. When you are logged into the Router, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes, you can log out of the Router by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information about logging into the Router, see the section called “Logging into the Router”.

5. Help Button

The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of each page.

6. LAN Settings

Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.

7. Features

Shows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen.

8. Internet Settings

Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the “Internet/WAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.

9. Version Info

Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router.

10.Page Name

The page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance, “LAN > LAN Settings” refers to the “LAN Settings” page.

Changing LAN Settings

All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here.

1. LAN Settings

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (A) will take you to the LAN tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (B) or to view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP client list” (C).

UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE

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