Belkin F5D8636V2 Users Manual

N Wireless

Modem Router

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

1 Introdu ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Advantages of a Wireless Network ............................1

Placement of your N Wireless Modem Router....................3

2 Product Over view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Knowing your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Package Contents ..........................................8

System Requirements .......................................9

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements .................9

4 Connect ing and Configuri ng your Modem Router .......... 13

5 Alternate Setup Method ............................... 27

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6 Using th e Web-Based Advanced User Inter face ........... 38

Changing LAN Set tings.....................................39

Viewing the DHCP Client List Page ...........................41

Configuring the Wireless Network Set tings .....................41

Setting WPA Security ......................................49

Setting WEP Encryption ....................................50

Setting MAC Address Control ...............................52

Configuring the Firewall ....................................54

Using D ynamic DNS .......................................59

Utilities ..................................................61

Restarting the Router ......................................61

Updating the Firmware .....................................66

7 Manuall y Con figuring Net work Settings .................. 74

8 Recommended Web Browser Set tin gs ................... 79

9 Troubl eshooting .......................................81

10 Information ..........................................94

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Modem Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your N Wireless Modem Router” on page 3.

Benefits of a Home Network

• 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 Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

• Mobilit y – 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 Setup Assistant application makes setup simple

• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhe re 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 industr y acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products.

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Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)

Your Belkin N Wireless Modem Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the IEEE draf t 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireles s networking systems.

The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireles s transfers around your home or office. A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream. Belkin’s N MIMO, on the other hand, uses two antennas. This design helps combat distor tion and interference. Belkin’s N MIMO is multidimensional. It builds on one- dimensional smar t-antenna technology by simultaneously transmit ting two data streams through the same channel, which increases wireless capacity.

Another element that enhances Belkin’s N MIMO is the use of aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n specification. By shortening the space bet ween packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin’s N MIMO can transmit more data through available bandwidth.

Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The speed limit governs the ma ximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional smart antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traf fic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened.

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Placement of your N Wireless Modem Router

Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet.

In the same way, your wireless connection and per formance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further 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.

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, plea se contact Belkin Technical Support.

Note: While some of the items listed below can af fect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its ma ximum effectivene ss, this che cklist may help.

1. Router Placement

Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.

To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):

• Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned ver tically (toward the ceiling). If your Router itself is positioned ver tically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.

• In multistory 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.

• Try not to place the Router near a cordles s 2.4GHz phone.

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Router).

3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-enabled computers.

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the proble m, your phone may be interfering.

• If your phone suppor ts channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the far thest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless net work card. See your network card’s user guide for more information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Universal Range Extender/Access Point.

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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:

• Virtual Private Net work ( VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network

• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service

• Most online banking website s

• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password

to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.

A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management set ting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.

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Product Features

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 Belkin N Wireless Modem Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

Works w ith Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, XP, and Vista®. All that is neede d is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Network Status 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 soft ware 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.

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 net work 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, Smur f Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop At tack, 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.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

UPnP 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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Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible conne ction of a network. The DHCP se rver will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no nee d for a complicated networking setup.

Setup Assistant

The Setup Assistant, second generation of Belkin’s renowned Easy Install Wizard, takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic sof tware determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

Note: Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual (see page 27).

Integrated N Wireless Access Point

N MIMO is an exciting new wireless technology based on the draft IEEE

802.11n specification. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)

smart-antenna technology that achieves data rates of up to 300Mbps.* Actual throughput is typically lower than the conne cted data rate and will var y depending on your networking environment.

*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.

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. Ever y computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your net work.

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Package Contents

• Belkin N Wireless Modem Router

• Quick Installation Guide

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• RJ11 Telephone Cord

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Micro filter*

• Power Supply

• User Manual in CD

• Network Status Display Guide

• Security Guide

*ADSL Micro filter varies by country. If it’s not included, you will need to purchase one

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System Requirements

• An active ADSL ser vice with a telephone wall jack for connecting the Router

• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• No other DHCP server on your local network assigning IP

addresses to computers and devices

• Internet browser

Setup Assistant Software System Requirements

• A computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista; or Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5

• Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM

• Internet browser

Internet Connection Settings

The Setup Assistant contains a database of Internet Service Providers (ISP) in each countr y to help you set up your Router quickly. If your ISP is not on the list, please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the 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 numbe r between 0 and 255)

• VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) _ _____ __ __

(a numbe r 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 Ser ver _ __ . ___ . __ _ . _ __ (If given by your ISP)

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The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The Network Status Display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activit y and status. See the Net work Status Display Guide for more detailed information.

1. Security

OFF Wireless security is OFF

Solid Blue Wireless security is ON

Flashing Blue WPS sync is in progress

2. Wireless-Computer Status

OFF Wireless computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

3. Wired-Computer Status

OFF Wired computer is not present

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

Wireless computer is connected to the Router

Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router

Wired computer is connected to the Router

Problem with wired computer connecting to the Router currently

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4. Router/Power Status

When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapse s while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF Router is off

Blinking Blue Router is booting up

Solid Blue Router is on and ready

5. ADSL Line Status

This icon lights in blue to indicate that your Router is connected properly to the ADSL. It turns amber when problem is detected.

OFF

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber Problem with ADSL line

Router is NOT connected to a functioning ADSL line

Router is attempting to connect to the ADSL line

Router is connected to an ADSL service and is functioning properly

6. Internet Status

OFF

Blinking Blue

Solid Blue

Blinking Amber

This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Inte rnet. When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect af ter x minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.

7. WPS Push Button

This button is for the Wi- Fi Prote cted Setup™ feature. Refer to the “Changing the Wireless Securit y Set tings” section for more details.

Router is NOT connected to the Internet

Router is attempting to connect to the Internet

Router is connected to the Internet

Router is not connected to the Internet

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8. Connection to ADSL – Gray

This port is for connection to your ADSL. Connect your ADSL to this port. An RJ11 telephone cord is provided in the package.

9. Connections to Wired Computers – Ye llow

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto -uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4, with onboard LEDs on the connectors.

10. 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 set tings by using the “Reset” button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password.

i. Resetting the Router

Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router will

momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then

release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

11. Power Jack – Black

Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.

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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

• Belkin N Wireless Modem Router

• RJ11 Telephone Cord

• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

• Power Supply

• Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

• User Manual on CD

• Micro Filter (if your ISP line requires)

• Quick Installation Guide

• Security Guide

• Network Status Display Guide

Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup As sistant sof tware to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000 or XP computer be connected directly to your ADSL and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual.

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