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F5 D7 23 1- 4P User Manual High-Speed Mode Wir el ess G Router with Built-In USB Print Server.
T abl e of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 1 Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T abl e of Contents 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wir eless G Router (the Router) with Built-In USB Print Server .
2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 Pla ce ment of y our Wir el ess G Ro uter Important Factors for Placement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wir eless Router or Access Point.
2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 2. A void Ob stac les an d Interf er enc e Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens.
4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 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.
4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin T echnical Support at: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.
6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 Pr oduct F eatures 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 Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or small of fice network.
6 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 section 1 3 SPI Firewall Y our Router is equipped with a firewall that will pr otect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, La.
8 Pr oduct Overvie w Knowing Y our Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 NOT E: Easy Install Wizar d soft ware is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. The Print Server Setup Wizar d softwar e is comp atible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP .
8 Pr oduct Overvie w Knowing Y our Router 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pack age Contents • Belkin High-Speed Mode Wir eless G Router with Built-In USB Print Serverr • Quick Installa.
10 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2.4GHz • High-Speed Wireless G The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better or ganization and utility .
10 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 OFF No Device is Linked to the Port Green 10Base-T Device Connected Orange 100Base-Tx Device Connected Blinking (Orange or Green) Port Activity 4. WA N Statu s LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router .
12 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 6. Po wer Ja ck - GRA Y Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 7. Con nectio ns to Com puter s (LAN P orts) - BL UE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports.
12 Knowing Y our Router Knowing Y our Router 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 b. Re stor ing the F act ory Def aults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash.
14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 V erif y the co ntent s of your bo x.
14 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router .
16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Click “Run Router Setup Wizard”. W elc ome Scr een The Wizard’ s welcome screen will appear . Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point.
16 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’ s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’ s connection to the Internet.
18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router . Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router .
18 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Step 3 Checking the Connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router , the Wizard will check the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have.
20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3.3 Wir el ess Set up This St ep Is Opti onal. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to.
20 Connecting and Configuring Y our Router Connecting and Configuring Y our Router 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4.2 Fin ished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizar d will tell you that you ar e finished.
22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Connecting your printer to the Router’ s print server Please closely follow the directions to set up your printer .
22 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. On the Wizar d menu, drag your mouse over the “Run Wizard” button and click the words “Click Here” to start the Wizard.
24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Next, make sur e the Router is ON. Make sure the printer is ON. Plug in the USB cable that is connected to the printer to the USB port on the r ear of the Router .
24 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 7. The next scr een that appears will allow you to test print. Click on the “Print T est Page” button. When your test page is finished printing, click “Next”.
26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Manuall y installing the print server port Advanced users can manually install the Belkin Printer Port without using the Wizard.
26 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 c. On the “Available Servers” window , your Router’ s print server name will appear . Select the Print Server .
28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Uninstalling the print server port 1. In Windows, select the printer’ s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Port.
28 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Usi ng the Pr int Ser ver Print Server Configuration Screen For proper operation of the Print Server , install the printer’ s drivers and software on each computer from which you plan to print.
30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 LPR Printing (3) The Belkin Printer Port uses LPR as the main printing method.
30 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”. 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured.
32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type in “cmd” for Windows XP and 2000 or “command” for Windows 98SE and Me; click “OK” to open a “Command/MS-DOS Prompt” window.
32 Configuring and Using the USB Print Server Configuring and Using the USB Print Server 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 7. At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number (for example, “put c: example printer1”).
34 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. Y ou can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router .
34 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1.5 T urn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Not e: Y our Router may have ports in differ ent locations than depicted in the illustration above.
36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Step 2 Set your Computer’ s Network Settings to W ork with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.
36 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to 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.
38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Hom e Button The home button is available in every page of the UI.
38 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Hel p 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.
40 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Step 4 Configuring your Router f or Connection to your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) The “Inter net/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
40 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 41 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting your Connection Type From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) .
42 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems.
42 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 43 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Static IP A static IP addr ess connection type is less common than other connection types.
44 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Inter net, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service.
44 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 45 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1. Use r Name This space is pr ovided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. Pa sswo rd T ype in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.
46 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection T ype to Point-to-Point T unneling Pr otocol (PPTP) [European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in Eur opean countries.
46 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 47 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4. Ser vice IP Ad dr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP Ad dr ess Provided by your ISP . Enter the IP address here. 6. My Sub net Mas k Provided by your ISP .
48 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Set ting yo ur Conne ction T ype if y ou ar e a T els tra ® Bi gPon d User [Australia Only] Y our user name and password are pr ovided to you by T elstra BigPond.
48 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 49 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. Pa sswo rd T ype in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.
50 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Configuring your WAN Media Access Contr oller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address.
50 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 51 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Cloning your MAC Addr ess T o clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALL Y CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed.
52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Using your Internet browser , you can access the Router’ s W eb-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser , type “192.
52 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 53 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 1.
54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. DHC P Serve r The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addr esses to each computer on the network automatically .
54 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 55 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which ar e connected to your network.
56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Configuring the Wir eless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wir eless network settings.
56 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 57 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Using the Wir eless Mode Switch Y our Router can operate in three differ ent wireless modes: “802.11g- Auto”, “802.
58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Using High-Speed Mode The Router supports two High-Speed modes, 125HSM* mode and Frame Bursting mode.
58 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 59 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Changing the Wir eless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States and Australia, there are 11 channels.
60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Using the Br oadcast SSID Featur e Not e: This adv anc ed feat ure sh ould be emp loy ed by adv anc ed users on ly.
60 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 61 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears.
62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed.
62 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 63 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 WP A (Wi-Fi Prot ected Acc ess) WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP .
64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off.
64 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 65 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys ar e five two-digit numbers.
66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select “64-bit WEP” fr om the dr op-down menu.
66 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 67 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 128-Bit WEP Encryption Not e to Mac ® us ers: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ® .
68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Changing the Wir eless Security Settings Y our Router is equipped with WP A (Wireless Protected Access), the latest wireless security standard.
68 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 69 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Configuring your Belkin Wirel ess G Network Cards to Use Security Pl ease No te: This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security .
70 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 71 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requires WP A-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen.
72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Connecting your Computer to a Wirel ess Network that Requires WP A (with radius server) 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen.
72 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 73 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Set ting Up WP A fo r a Non-B elki n Wir el es s Deskt op .
74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Set ting Up Wi ndow s XP Wir el es s Netw ork Ut ilit y to Use WP A-PS K In order to use WP A-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following: 1.
74 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 75 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will see the following screen. 5.
76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Usi ng the Ac c ess P oint Mo de Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point.
76 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 77 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Wir el ess Ra nge Ext ensi on and Br idgin g Wireless Rang.
78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Adding Another Network Segment Wir elessl y Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment in another area in the home or office without running wires.
78 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 79 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wir eless Router and a Se.
80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. From a computer already connected to your Router , access the Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser .
80 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 81 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Con figu ring th e Fir ew all Y our Router is equipped wit.
82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Configuring Internal F orwarding Settings The Virtual Serv.
82 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 83 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times.
84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting MAC Addr ess Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network.
84 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 85 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall.
86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet.
86 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 87 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Uti liti es T ab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.
88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly .
88 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 89 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings.
90 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 91 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Saving a Curr ent Configuration Y ou can save your current configuration by using this featur e. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed.
90 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 91 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved.
92 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 93 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Y ou will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear . It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete.
92 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 93 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Updating the Firmwar e From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’ s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature impr ovements and fixes to problems that may exist.
94 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 95 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Downl oading a New V ersion of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following.
94 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 95 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Updating the Router’ s Firmware 1. In the “Firmwar e Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmwar e update file.
96 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 97 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected.
96 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 97 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and tur n on and off the NA T function of the Router .
98 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 99 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server .
98 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e 99 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Enabling/Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Not e: This advanced featur e should be employed by advanced users only .
100 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 101 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmwar .
100 Using the W eb-Based Advanc ed User Interfac e M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 101 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router , you will need to change your PC’ s TCP/IP settings to DHCP .
102 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 103 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Manuall y Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1.
102 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 103 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps.
104 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 105 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Close the window . If you made any changes, the following window will appear .
104 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s 105 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Man uall y Confi guri ng Netw ork Ad apte rs in Ma c OS X 1.
106 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 107 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3 ) . Next to “Configure” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”.
106 M an ua l l y C on f ig ur i ng Co m pu t er Ne t w or k S e tt in g s Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings 107 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’ s settings.
108 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 109 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 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”.
108 Rec ommended W eb Br owser Settings Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 109 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 How to set up your network to operate with AOL ® for Broadband and your new Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable.
110 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 111 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3. Perform a keyword search on “names” by clicking “Keyword”, and then “Go to Keywor d”. 4. In the “Keyword” window , type in “names” then click “Go”.
110 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 111 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 7. The “Choose a Scr een Name” window will appear .
112 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 113 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 9. The “Select a Par ental Controls setting” window will appear . If this screen name is for the Router , choose any one of the settings (it doesn’t matter which).
112 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 113 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Step 2 Configuring the Router F oll ow thi s step onl y if y ou use AO L DSL. Thi s pr oced ur e is for Be lkin Rou ter mode ls F5D5 231-4, F5 D6231 -4, F5D72 30-4, and F5 D7231 -4.
114 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 115 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the Router’ s screen name (2) . 8. Leave the “Service Name” field blank (3) .
114 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 115 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Step 3 Configur e your computers with the AOL screen names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in Step 1.
116 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 117 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 AO L Cabl e or A OL BYO A (Br ing Y ou r Own Ac c ess) Use rs Di re ctio ns AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL” section beginning on page 97.
116 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 117 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Y ou should see the “AOL Screen Names” window . Click “CREA TE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child.
118 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 119 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear . Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9.
118 Using your Router with AOL Br oadband Using your Router with AOL Br oadband 119 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears.
120 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 121 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: Installation CD does not automatically start Sol ution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
120 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 121 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot find my Router Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items: 1.
122 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 123 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Inter net Sol ution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1.
122 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 123 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognize the router .
124 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 125 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 • Y ou may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requir ements of your ISP . T o search our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.
124 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 125 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly Sol ution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1.
126 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 127 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I can’t connect to the Inter net wirelessly , but my network name is listed Sol ution: If the name of your network is listed in the “A vailable Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1.
126 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 127 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’ s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page.
128 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 129 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 your wireless card’ s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Wi.
128 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 129 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Sol ution 1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.
130 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 131 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 WA RNING : If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client.
130 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 131 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Impo rtant : A WEP key is a mixtur e of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP , you need to enter 26 keys. This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point.
132 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 133 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network. Sol ution: 1.
132 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 133 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business. Sol ution: If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting.
134 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 135 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a wir eless Belkin client card for a home network. Sol ution: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses.
134 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 135 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Sol ution: Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen.
136 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 137 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Pr obl em: I am having dif ficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network.
136 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 137 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Point that you set up. 6. T ype in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box.
138 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 139 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 2. Both wir ed and wirel ess computers: Make sure that the network card’ s TCP/IP settings are set to obtain an IP addr ess automatically . See the Router’ s manual for tips on checking and changing your settings.
138 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 139 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Wir el ess Co mpari son Wir el ess T ech nolog y 802. 11b 802. 11g 802.1 1a Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens.
140 USB Print Server F AQs Information 141 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Q: Does the print server work with Mac OS? A: No. Printing is only supported for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP . Q: What printers work with the Router’ s print server functionality? A: For the latest printer compatibility list, check http://web.
140 USB Print Server F AQs Information 141 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Caution: Exposure to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The ra diated out put power of thi s device is far bel ow the FCC rad io freq uency exposure limits.
142 Information Information 143 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the r eceiver is connected.
142 Information Information 143 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product W arranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime.
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