Belkin F5D9630UK4A User Manual

F5D9630uk4A

User Manual

Network your computers and share your ADSL Internet access

ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ MIMO Router

Table of Contents

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

Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Make Sure You Have the Following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internet Connection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Connecting your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Positioning your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting your ADSL Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Powering Up your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5 Setting Up your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manually Configuring Network Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Running the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7 Manually Configuring Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Internet WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . 30

Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Encryption/Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WAP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Configuring your Computer’s Network Adapter to Use Security. . . . 46

Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix A: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup. . . . . . . . . 83

Appendix C: Internet Connection Setting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Introduction

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”.

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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 – 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

Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

Make Sure You Have the Following

Package Contents

• ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ MIMO 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.

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

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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 GREEN light, indicating the

Router is ready for use.

2. LAN Status LEDs

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

OFF No 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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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 transmitting 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 -

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.

blinking negotiating connection

OFF No Internet connection Green Connected to the Internet Green Red Failed to get IP

blinking When transmitting or receiving data

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Back Panel

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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

b. Restoring the Factory Defaults

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.

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

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

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Connecting your Router

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.

Connecting your Router

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 builtin 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.

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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 start 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

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:

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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

1. 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.

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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.

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”.

8. You will also need to delete the Gateway address from the Gateway tab

and DNS Configuration entries in order to properly be configured for connection to the Belkin router.

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

Setting Up your Computers

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).

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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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4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”.

This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following

window will appear. Click “Save”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

settings are now configured for use with the Router.

Setting Up your Computers

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X

Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.

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3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.

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4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should

see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.

5. 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.

6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”

(4), then click “Apply Now”.

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

Setting Up your Computers

Recommended Web Browser Settings

In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section.

Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher

Start your web browser. Select

“Tools” then “Internet Options”.

2. In the “Internet Options” screen,

there are three selections: “Never dial a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”, and “Always dial my default connection”. If you can make a selection, select “Never dial a connection”. If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step.

3. Under the “Internet Options”

screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”.

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4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed

options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page.

Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher

Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.

2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select

“Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet”.

Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard

Running the Setup Wizard

1. You can access the web-based management user interface of the

Router using the Internet browser on a computer connected to the Router. Type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) in your browser’s address bar. Then press the “Enter” key.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you use a computer physically connected to the Router with an RJ45 cable for initial setup. Using a wirelessly connected computer for initial setup is not recommended.

2. The following screen will appear in your browser to prompt you

to login. The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.

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Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the password to your own for increased security. Please read the following section, entitled “Manually Configuring your Router”, for details on how to change your password and to reference other security features.

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3. The Setup Wizard will start automatically for express

configuration (recommended) Click “Next” to continue.

4. The first step is to select your country and ISP,

and click “Next”. If your country and/or ISP is not listed, select “Other Country” or “Other ISP.”

5. Now fill in the username and password you were supplied

by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in to the blank fields. It is important that the correct user name and password are entered otherwise the connection will fail. Your ISP will be able to confirm your user name and password.

Note: For more detailed instruction on other connection types, please refer to the “Manually Configuring your Router” section of this User Manual.

Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard

6. Now the Wireless LAN Setup screen will show. You can connect

to the Router via a wireless-LAN-enabled computer with the following default wireless LAN settings:

SSID = Belkin G+ MIMO ADSL Wireless Channel = Auto Security = off

Note: Belkin strongly recommends that you enable wireless security

to WEP or WPA and change SSID to something of your own. Please read the User Manual for details on levels of wireless security and how to change your security settings

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7. Double-check the settings shown on the following screen.

You can click “Back” to change the settings or click “Next” to confirm

Note: You can always restart the Setup Wizard or use the Navigation Menu on the left to change your setting.

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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.

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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. 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.

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

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take you to a separate login 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. Internet Status Indicator

This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, showing

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.

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 UPnP, NAT, and firewall

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.

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Changing LAN Settings

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

Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) 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” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP Client List” (3).

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LAN Settings

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1. IP Address

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router.

The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are:

192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)

2. Subnet Mask

There is no need to change the subnet mask as the router will

automatically adjust the length based on the IP address type.

3. DHCP Server

The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy

by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary, however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.

4. IP Pool

The IP Pool is the range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic

assignment to the computers on your network. The default is

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2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers. For example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.

5. Lease Time

Lease time is the length of time the DHCP server will reserve

the IP address for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals, such as one day or one hour, frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router, such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change.

6. Local Domain Name

The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name

(network name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.

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DHCP Client List

You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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Internet WAN

The “Internet WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ADSL Service Provider’s system provided you have correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (1) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS” (2) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings.

When you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “Connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.

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