Belkin F5D7633-4 Users Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers with your new Router. The following is a list of features that make your Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to Appendix B entitled “Important Factors for Placement and Setup”.

Product Features

Compatibility 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, 98SE, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. You need 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 status-monitoring procedures.

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.

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.

Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point

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

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High-Speed Mode (HSM)*, a 54g™ performance enhancement, provides the fastest wireless connectivity for 802.11g-capable networks in real-world environments. It is designed for home networks that require additional bandwidth for applications such as sharing digital pictures. 125HSM makes 802.11g WLANs more efficient without impacting the performance of neighboring networks, and it is compatible at high speeds with leading brands.

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi® device may achieve an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary depending on environmental, operational, and other factors.

Benefits of a Home Network

By following our simple setup instructions, you will be able to use your Belkin home network to:

• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you

can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation –

Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let

you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of

retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of

interoperable networking products

Package Contents

• ADSL Modem with High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router

• RJ11 Telephone Cord - Gray

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable - Yellow

• ADSL Microfilter*

• Power Adapter

• User Manual CD *ADSL microfilter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to

purchase one.

System Requirements

• An active ADSL service with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Router

• At least one computer with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and Internet browser installed and correctly configured

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer connected to the Router

• No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP addresses to computers and devices

Internet Connection Settings

Please collect the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) before setting up the ADSL Modem Wireless G Router.

• Internet connection protocol: _________ (PPPoE, PPPoA, Dynamic IP, Static IP)

• Multiplexing method or Encapsulation: __________ (LLC or VC MUX)

• Virtual circuit: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) __________ (a number between 0 and 255)

• VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) __________ (a number between 1 and 65535)

• For PPPoE and PPPoA users: ADSL account user name _____________ and password _______________

• For static IP users: IP Address ___ . ___ . ___ Subnet Mask ___ . ___ . ___ Default Gateway Server ___ . ___ . ___ .

• IP address for Domain Name Server ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ (If given by your ISP)

Note: See Appendix C in this User Manual for some common DSL

Internet setting parameters. If you are not sure, please contact your ISP.

Make Sure You Have the Following

Knowing your Router

The Router is designed to be placed on a desktop. 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.

Front Panel

1. Power LED

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power LED becomes a SOLID light,

indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF Router is OFF Green Router is ON Red Router failed to start

2. LAN Status LED

These LAN Status 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. Solid GREEN means a computer or a network-enabled device is connected. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly. ORANGE indicates a 10Base-T connection.

OFF Your device is connected Orange Ethernet link is up and 10Base-T

device connected

Orange - blinking When 10Base-T device transmitting

or receiving data

Green Ethernet link is up and

100Base-T connected

Green - blinking When 100Base-T device

transmitting or receiving data

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Knowing your Router

3. WLAN Status LED

The WLAN Status LED is solid GREEN when you enable the wireless LAN function. It flashes when the Router is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly.

OFF WLAN is off Green WLAN is up and connected Green - blinking When transmitted or receiving data

4. ADSL LED

The ADSL LED flashes GREEN during negotiation with your ISP. It stays GREEN when the Router is connected properly to your ADSL service.

OFF no ADSL connection Green ADSL link is up and connected Green -

blinking negotiating connection

5. Internet LED

The Internet LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the LED is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the LED is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the LED is blinking, the Router is transmitting or receiving data from the Internet.

OFF No Internet connection Green Connected to the Internet Green -

blinking When transmitting or receiving data

Red Failed to get IP

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Back Panel

6. DSL Line

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

7. Ethernet Ports

The Ethernet 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 network-enabled computers or any networking devices to one of these ports.

8. 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. Resetting the Router

Push and hold the Reset button for one second then release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

b. Restoring the Factory Defaults

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

9. Power Plug

Connect the included 15V DC power supply to this inlet. Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage to your Router.

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Positioning your Router

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances, or obstructions, and walls. Please see “Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup” in this User Manual for more guidelines.

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the Router, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please see the Troubleshooting section for solutions.

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Connecting your Computers

1. Power off your computers and networking equipment.

2. Connect your computer to one of the YELLOW RJ45 ports on the

rear of the Router labeled “connections to your computers” by using an Ethernet networking cable (one Ethernet network cable is supplied).

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Connecting your ADSL Line

Connection for the Router to the ADSL line varies by country and region. Typically it involves a microfilter or a microfilter with built-in splitter to allow simultaneous use of ADSL service and telephone service on the same telephone line. Please read the following steps carefully and select appropriate method.

1. If your telephone service and ADSL service are on the same

telephone line, ADSL microfilters are needed for each telephone and device, such as answering machine, fax machine, and caller ID display. Additional splitters may be used to separate telephone lines for telephone and the Router.

Note: Do not connect the ADSL microfilter between the wall jack and the Router—this will prevent ADSL service from reaching the modem.

2. If your telephone service and ADSL service are on the same

telephone line and you are using an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter, connect the splitter to the telephone wall jack providing ADSL service. Then, connect the telephone cord from the ADSL microfilter RJ11 port generally labeled “DSL” to the gray RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router. Connect telephony device to the other port on the ADSL splitter commonly labeled “Phone”. An additional ADSL microfilter is needed for another telephone and device on the same line.

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

3. If you have a dedicated ADSL service telephone line with an RJ11

wall jack, simply connect a telephone cord from the wall jack to the gray RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router.

4. If you have an RJ45 wall jack for your ADSL service, connect an

RJ45-to-RJ11 converter to the wall jack. Then connect one end of a telephone cord to the converter and the other end to the gray RJ11 port labeled “DSL line” on the back of your Router.

Note: ADSL microfilter may or may not be provided depending on your country.

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Powering Up your Router

1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Router power-input

plug labeled “Power”. Note: For safety and performance reasons, only use the supplied

power adapter to prevent damage to the Router.

2. After connecting the power adapter and the power source is

turned on, the Router’s power icon

on the front panel should

be on. It might take a few minutes for the Router to fully set up.

3. Turn on your computers. After your computers boot up, the LAN

status LED on the front of the Router will be on for each port to which a wired computer is connected. These lights show you the connection and activity status. Now you are ready to configure the Router for ADSL connection.

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Setting Up your Computers

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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP Ethernet” settings to “Obtain an IP address automatically/Using DHCP”. This is normally the default setting in most home computers.

You can set up the computer that is connected to the ADSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows XP, 2000, or NT

Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon

(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your

network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen will appear:

5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will need to

be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”

(1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.

Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me

Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select

“Properties” from the drop-down menu.

2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter.

You will see the following window.

3. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need

to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

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4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address”

tab (3).

5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in

the chart.

6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es)

in the chart.

7. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address

automatically” on the IP address tab. Click “OK”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem by FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.

1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and

select “TCP/IP”.

2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In”

or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).

3. Next to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router

will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

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