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1. 1454 Do not make changes to the MTU setting unless your ISP specifically requires a different setting than 1454 More Info C Disconnect after More Info minutes of no activity 5 uo0l 3 S Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings 4 Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update 8 Leave the Service Name field blank 3 Do not change the MTU setting 9 Click on Apply Changes 4 10 Click on the Home link at the top of the screen The Internet Status indicator should read Connected 5 11 Go to Step 3 100 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Step 3 Configure 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 Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name For help installing and configuring the AOL software contact AOL s technical support department Network Configuration Broadband Modem Screen Name 2 Router za m m Screen Name 1 Screen Name 3 Screen Name 4 101 uo0l 3 S UOIIOS Using your Router with AOL Broadband AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Bring Your Own Access Users Directions AOL Cable users need to follow these directions If you h
2. Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge My ISP Provides more than one Static IP address gt Click here to enter your DNS Settings Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 1 IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your IP address here 2 Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter your subnet mask here 3 ISP Gateway Address Provided by your ISP Enter the ISP gateway address here 4 My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address If your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address your Router is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses Select My ISP provides more than one static IP address and enter your additional addresses 31 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP European Countries Only Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol a type of connection most common in European countries This sets up a direct connection to the ISP s system Type in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided When you have finished click Apply Changes 9 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router
3. 29 UOI I0S UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems Setting the connection type to dynamic in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP Some dynamic connection types may require a host name You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one Your host name is assigned by your ISP Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem BD Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility in Home Help Logout Internet Status LAH Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt Dynamic IP Wise ele tua To enter your Dynamic IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info Connection Type ae Host Name gt 1 MAC Address Host Name 4 name that some Internet Service Providers require for connection to Wireless their system Channel and SSID Encryption Change WAN MAC Address Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Firewall L sar jal Servers Clear Changes Apply Changes 2 Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log 3 Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings
4. Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death PoD Denial of Service DoS IP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect and fragment flooding Integrated 10 100 4 Port Switch The Router has a built in 4 port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers data and MP3 files digital photos and much more The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources Universal Plug and Play UPnP Compatibility UPnP Universal Plug and Play is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Support for VPN Pass Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection your Router will allow your VPN equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP on board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup Ea
5. network administrator if this box needs to be checked 116 Troubleshooting 7 Type you WEP key in the Network key box Important A WEP key is a mixture 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 For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 128 bit key 8 Click OK and then Apply to save the settings For non Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer for that wireless client card s user manual Problem Do Belkin products support WPA Solution Note To use WPA security all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this FAQ publication a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system Download the patch here http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 009d8425 ce2b 47a4 abec 274845dc9e91 amp displaylang en You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless 802 11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as Belkin 802 11g products Download the latest driver at http web belkin com support for the following products F5D7000 F5D7001 F5D7010 F5
6. 1 Host Name This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP Enter your host name here and click Apply Changes 3 If your ISP did not assign you a host name or you are not sure leave this blank 2 Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer s MAC address through this link 30 Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing you will need your IP address subnet mask and ISP gateway address This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes 5 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly BE L KIN Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup LAN Settings WAN gt Connection Type gt Static IP el ie To enter your Static IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info 1 2 3 4 IP Address gt Subnet Mask gt Channel and SSID Enoryotion ISP Gateway Address gt
7. 71 UOIJIOS UOIJDOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Blocking an ICMP Ping Computer hackers use what is known as pinging to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside This heightens the level of security of your Router Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility ELKI D Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List internet WAH Firewall gt WAN Ping Blocking ADYANCED FEATURE You can configure the Router not to respond to an ICMP Ping ping to the WAN port This offers a heightened level of security More Info Connection Type ONS MAC Address Block ICMP Ping gt OD _ 1 Wireless Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering Security Log To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping I2 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions LAH Setup LAN Settings DHCP
8. Any IP address can remotely manage the Router By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router This is more secure but less convenient To use this method enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router Before you enable this function it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Remote Management AD YANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAYE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info Fi Any IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely manage the router gt BE L i L 84 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only Before enabling this function MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Network Address Translation NAT is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the ot
9. Area Network LAN here For changes to take effect you must press the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the screen 2 IP Address gt h2 fres e Jf More Info Subnet Mask gt 255 1255 11255 0 More Info 3 DHCP server gt on O off The DHCP server naa rabies setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network It is not necessary to make any changes here More Info Firewall 4 Virtual Servers AJE Filters MAC Address Filtering IP Pool Starting Address gt 192 168 2 He ome IP Pool Ending Address gt 192 168 1 i2 100 5 WAN Ping Blocking Lease Time gt Half Hour Utilities ParentalliContrel The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer 6 Restart Router Restore Factory Default Local Domain Name gt A Optional Belkin Save Backup Settings A y 4 feature that lets you assign a name to your network More Info Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings The IP address is the internal IP address of the Router The default IP address is 192 168 2 1 To access the advanced 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 Cha
10. DNS Address gt DNS Domain Name Server A server located on the Internet that translates URL s Universal Resource Links like www belkin com to IP addresses More Info Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings 35 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address All network components including cards adapters and routers have a unique serial number called a MAC address Your Internet Service Provider may record the MAC address of your computer s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service When you install the Router its own MAC address will be seen by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work Belkin has provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address in turn will be seen by the ISP s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network 36 Alternate Setup Method Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address make sur
11. Enabling Turbo Mode allows the Router or Access Point to use Frame Bursting to get the maximum throughput from the Router or Access Point to 802 11g clients Turbo mode will work with 802 119 clients that support Turbo Mode Belkin 802 119 Clients using the latest driver will support Turbo Mode Clients that do not support Turbo Mode will operate normally if Turbo Mode is enabled SS eaten ne oN 5 3 o Protected Mode gt On NOTE In most situations best performance throughput is achieved with Protected Mode OFF If you are operating in an environment with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode ON 45 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only For security you can choose not to broadcast your network s SSID Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks To turn off the broadcast of the SSID remove the check mark from the box next to Broadcast SSID and then click Apply Changes The change is immediate Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change
12. If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds and then plug the power back into the router Ensure that the router s Power light is on it should be solid green If not check to make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the router and plugged into a wall outlet Ensure that you have a cable use the cable included with the router connected between 1 the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and 2 one of the LAN ports labeled 1 through 4 on the back of the router Note the computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled Internet WAN on the back of the router Try shutting down and restarting your computer then re running the Easy Install If the Easy Install Wizard is still unable to find the Router reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps 107 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting UOIIOS Problem Easy Install
13. Problem How do extend the range of my wireless network Solution Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices e Wireless Access Point A wireless access point can effectively double the coverage area of your wireless network An Access Point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by your wireless router and connected to the router using either an Ethernet cable or through your home s power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters e For 802 11g 54g wireless networks Belkin offers a Wireless Range Extender Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin 802 11g Wireless Router without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters These Belkin products are available at your local retailer or can be ordered from Belkin directly For network range extension information please visit www belkin com networking to find out more about 802 11g Wireless Range Extender Access Point F5D7130 Powerline Ethernet Adapter F5D4070 Powerline USB Adapter F5D4050 114 Troubleshooting Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point Solution 1 Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point The Router default is 192 168 2 1 the 802 11g Acce
14. Provided by your ISP If your ISP did not give you a connection ID leave this blank Disconnect after X The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 33 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User Australia Only Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond Enter this information below Choosing your state from the drop down menu 6 will automatically fill in your login server IP address If your login server address is different than one provided here you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to User decide login server manually 4 and type in the address next to Login Server 5 When you have entered all of your information click Apply Changes 7 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly TTT lt P OSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup 2 LAN Selig DHCP Client Li 3 Conn
15. TKIP or AES under Data Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up 7 Type in your encryption key in the Network Key box Important Enter your Pre Shared key This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 8 Click OK to apply settings 61 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server In Access Point AP mode the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to The default IP address is 192 168 2 254 and subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 These can be customized for your need 1 Enable the AP mode my selecting Enable in the Use as Access Point only page When you select this option you will be able to change the IP settings 2 Set your IP settings to match your network Click Apply Changes 3 Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router s advanced user interface again type the IP address you specified into yo
16. Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment 6 WPA with radius server is a system where a radius server distributes the Network key to the clients automatically This is typically found in a business environment For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA please visit our website at www belkin com networking 49 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi Fi products ship with security turned off So once you have your network working you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same Network key Network key MyPassword A Wireless G Desktop Networ k Card p Network key Network key SY MyPassword MyPassword v Wireless G Router Wireless G NotebookNetwork Card iS Network key y WRONG Password Wireless G Desktop Network Card The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that is configured on the Wireless G Router 50 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 64 bit keys are five two digit numbers 128 bit keys are 13 two digit numbers For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key In the boxes below m
17. and password in here Your user name looks something like jsmith myisp com or simply jsmith The service name is optional and is very rarely required by your ISP If you don t know your service name leave this blank When you have entered your information click Next to move on 19 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Connecting and Configuring Your Router Wireless Setup This Step ts Optional Click Next if you want to skip it Ww YOU can Customize your Wireless network settings if you want to The fa name pid ripen Yo aa enn uane your nke s Saaka anything you RA bacie nyina name in the Wireless Networ ie SSID space below You can alse choose P e arapa vipien The O MANGE AAN io a nnal 11 Step 4 Configuring the Router Easy Install Wizard 3 3 Wi reless Setup This Step Is Optional Click Next if you want to skip it Using this step you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step Click Next to continue The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router This will take approximately one minute During this time do not turn off the Router or computer The Router will restart itself at the end of this step rasy inet Wizara 4 1 Checking Internet Configuring the Router The Wizard is now sending information to the Router Don t min off the power to the computor os Route
18. are now configured for use with the Router 87 u0l 2 S UOIJIVOS Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1 Right click on My Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the drop down menu Select TCP IP gt settings for your installed network adapter You will see the following window 1 3 2 If Specify and 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 IP address Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Write the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab 3 Click the Gateway tab 2 Write the gateway address down in the chart Click the DNS Configuration tab 1 Write the DNS address es in the chart If not already selected select Obtain IP address automatically on the IP address tab Click OK Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router 88 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been
19. cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly 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 12 Knowing Your Router a Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the reset is complete b Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the restore is complete 13 UOI IOS uol 2aS Connecting and Configuring Your Router Verify the contents of your box You should have the following Belkin Wireless G Router e Quick Installation Guide e Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD e RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable for connection of the Router to the computer Power Supply User Manual Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB conn
20. change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router or Access Point to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions e f necessary consider switching to a 9OOMHz 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 LAN Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s manual and move your Wireless Router or Access Point and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible 3 UOIIOS UOIJIOS Introduction 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 in your User Guide These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router or Access Point Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point 5 Secure connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections are connections that typically require a user name and passw
21. 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 Internet Options 21x General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced Use the Internet Connection Wizard to connect your computer to the Internet Dial up settings Remove Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and select LAN Settings 93 u0l 2 S uo1 9aS P GO NO O1 Recommended Web Browser Settings 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 Local Area Network LAN Settings x E a AGGreSS ddress Port fdvanced El Bypass proxy server for local addresses Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Start Netscape Click on Edit then Preferences 2 Inthe Preferences window click on Advanced then select Proxies In the Proxies window select Direct connection to the Internet V Appearance Fonts Configure Proxies to Access the Internet Colors Themes A network p proxy provides additional security between your computer and the I increase performance betwee
22. is listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed No my network name is not listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed 111 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Troubleshooting Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed Solution If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list 2 If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security see the page entitled Setting up wireless security 3 Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower left hand corner of your screen should turn green indication a successful connection to the network Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed Solution If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks in the wireless utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps Temporarily move computer if possible five to ten feet from the Router Close the wireless utility and re open it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a
23. is set up properly QIU cle OSL Gateway Router Setup Utility 1 j Home Help Logout Internet Status Lan Setup E 2 Pa Sette WAN gt Connection Type gt PPTP DHCP Client List PPTP Account gt 3 cE NE PPTP Password gt MAC Address en Retype Password gt Wireles 4 Host Name gt Channel anesse O 5 Encryption Service IP Address gt Wireless Bridge ee addres 6 nnana My Subnet Mask gt Virtual Servers Client IP Filters Connection ID optional gt 7 WAC Address Filtering DMZ C Disconnect after minutes of no activity More Info NAN Pirng Blocking Click here to enter your DNS Settings 8 Security Log Utilities Parental Control Clear Changes Apply Changes Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update 9 System Settings 1 PPTP Account Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP account name here 2 PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Host Name Provided by your ISP Enter your host name here 4 Service IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your service IP address here 5 My IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here 32 Alternate Setup Method My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here Connection ID optional
24. limits access to Web sites known to contain violent or explicitly adult content Mature Teens can communicate with others through e mail instant messaging and chat rooms Young Teen 13 15 Provides access to most content on AOL but limits access to Web sites known to contain violent mature or explicitly adult content Young Teens can communicate through e mail instant messaging and most chat rooms C Kids Only 12 amp Under Provides access to AOL s Kids Only Channel but limits access to inappropriate Web sites Kids Only screen names can interact through e mail and supervised chat and message boards Instant Messaging is blocked ep Step 4 of 4 Confirm your Settings Step 4 of 4 Confirm your Settings John Smith Router You have selected the General 18 category for your new screen name Please look for an e mail from AOL Welcome with helpful information about your new screen name To use your new screen name completely sign off of AOL select your new screen name at the Sign On window then sign onto AOL Remember Mail Controls are the best way to limit unwanted e mail To use Mail Controls visit Keyword Mail Controls To accept the controls for the General category click Accept Controls To modify the controls for the General category click Edit Controls gt Edit Controls 104 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 11 The AOL Screen AOL Screen Names Names window a p p ears T h i S wi
25. n d OW gt A Screen Name is your online identity It is Screen Name Options _ used as your e mail address and your S CREATE Scr ii Naive will include all the chat name o DELETE a Screen Name gt Each account can have up to 7 screen names Format a Screen Name accounts you have Each screen name can have its own level of utii adinan created to this point access to AOL and to the Web A a A i Your current Screen Names a Screen Name 1 JohnSmith 5 Password Options JohnSmithRouter T Change Your Password 4 Store Your Password 12 Repeat steps 1 11 i Parental Controls Your Primary Master Screen Name cannot be deleted e Learn about Parental Controls 8 More about Screen Names AOL Keyword Screen Names for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Router When you are finished adding screen names go to Step 2 Step2 Configure your computers with the new 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 Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name For help installing and configuring the AOL software contact AOL s technical support department Network Configuration Broadband Modem 105 UOIJIOS uo1 9aS Troubleshooting Problem Installation CD does not automatically start Solution If the CD ROM does
26. not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 15 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop 2 Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Easy Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation 3 Easy Install should start within a few seconds If instead a window appears showing the files on the CD double click on the icon labeled Easylnstall exe B tasy Install 0 File Edk View Favorites Tools Help Q O B Paw Bre E Address B 0A 4 Ifthe Easy Install Wizard is still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 87 of this manual for alternative setup method 106 Troubleshooting Problem Easy Install cannot find my Router Solution If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 4 If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process there may be 3rd party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall
27. of the Router s firmware Firmware updates box WI l n OW d l S pl ay contain Pto a and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router the location and name l ed i NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here 3 H to go to the Save Backup current settings page of the firmware file Check For New Firmware ersion gt he you just selected H iT 7J Click Update ae 4 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue Click OK D 4re you sure you want to continue with upgrading Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 You will see one more reon mernet Explorer i message This message tells you that the Coa Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted Click OK A Pee ce coe arcod ores NoE ye ee ie Ds eee 6 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router firmware update will be complete The Router home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser The firmware update is complete 82 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set
28. ult settings click the Restor e Defaults EEEO CED Microsoft Internet Explorer gt WARNING LY All Your Settings Will be Lost UOIJIOS 4re You Sure You want to do this eee Microsoft Internet Explorer During the restart it needs some time Please don t turn off the router during the time C x D 4 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s defaults will be restored The Router home page should appear automatically If it does not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 3 UOIWIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you back up your Current configuration before performing a firmware update Utilities gt Save Backup current settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update 1 Click Save A window EEE 11 H 3 called File Download You are downloading the file will open Click Save 3 config bin from 192 168 2 1 Would yo
29. wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the router is shipped with is channel 11 you may choose from several other channels depending on your region see page 45 changing the wireless channel for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open the Network Connections and double click on your wireless card s connection In the properties dialog select the configure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but doing so can Cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s user manual 113 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Troubleshooting
30. you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update Restore Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Firmware Update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Parental Control See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin 13 UOI IOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1 Click the Restart Utilities gt Restart Router R Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly O ute r b utto n Restartting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Click the Restart Router button below to Restart the Router Sma 2 The following message Microsoft Internet Explorer x will appear Click OK YD Are you sure you want to restart the Router Resetti
31. you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide 2 1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer Unplug this cable from the so computer and plug it into the GREEN cca O gt port on the Router Click Next to es SEVA NOTE Your Rower s green port may be in a spies amine l C O n t i n u e k COMPUTER 17 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Connecting and Configuring Your Router Stop 3 Locate the power supply that was Included with yout Router Play the power supply s small connector Into the R Connecting the Hardware Steps How look at the lights on the front of your Router Make sure that the Power Light 1 te om solid ghe will blink when you first tun the router on but then say liy Make sure that one af the lights labeled 14 2 is on 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 Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer Click Next to continue This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router Plug the power supply s small connector into the GRAY port on the Router Plug the power supply into an empty p
32. 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 Lease Time 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 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 40 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 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 addr
33. 64 bit encryption which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 64 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64 bit as 40 bit encryption Shortly after the technology was introduced researchers found that 64 bit encryption was too easy to decode 47 UOI JDOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 128 Bit WEP As a result of 64 bit WEP s potential security weaknesses a more secure method of 128 bit encryption was developed 128 bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 128 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128 bit as 104 bit encryption Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption but you might have older equipment that only supports 64 bit WEP All Belkin wireless products will support both 64 bit and 128 bit WEP Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption mode it is critical that you generate an encryption key If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate within your network You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Gene
34. AN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page 2 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Interne Service Provider ISP The Internet WAN tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider ISP The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP s system provided you have correctly configured the Router s settings for your ISP s connection type Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you click Connection Type A on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking DNS B allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking MAC address C will let you clone your computer s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address if required by your ISP When you have finished making settings the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly Car M Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility A Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup A LAN Settings Client List B Connection Type C WAN gt The Internet WAN Tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Ineternet Service Provider The Route
35. BELKIN Wireless G Router Share your broadband Internet access on a FAST wireless network User Manual F5D7230 4 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 6 6 6 a5 0 east s oe we hn ee he ae 28 eed Oe 1 Benefits of a Home Network 0 eee es 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 0 000 cee eee eee 1 Placement of your Wireless G Router 000000 ee 2 2 Product Overview 0 000 cece eens 6 Product FOAWWNGS 2 6 o 0 6 6 9 5 x4 x Wee we Slea deed oo ee ee ae eee ee 6 3 Knowing your Router 0 0 0 eee 9 Package Contents lt lt 2 sae ce be 4 eden amp oe eodeoe few Rae eee wa 9 System Requirements 2 000 ee eens 9 Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements 9 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 14 5 Alternate Setup Method 2 0 00 cee 22 6 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 38 Changing LAN SeuigSs sai iadaene ete aae aalae dead es ee Os 39 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 2 0 0 0 cee eee 41 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 05 42 Securing your Wi Fi Network sasaaa aaaeeeaa 47 WEG CUD baa oe eta oe oem ea bb eae ew home se ee eed 52 WPA Seta a4 6d eb oo eee el bo 6 he es Be Bee 54 Using the Access Point Mode 0 00 cee eee eens 62 Wireless Range Extension and Bridging 005 63 Configuring the Firewall a an bade
36. Client List Internet WAH Connection Type DNS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Firewall Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings j Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status Utilities gt Restart Router This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions Parental Control Belkin s Parental Control protects you and your kids from objectionable content on the web Belkin s Parental Control is the filter you set up Now you can surf the net with your kids even when you are not there Reset Router Sometimes it may be necessary to Reset or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Resetting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Restore Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults Save Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that
37. D7011 F5D7230 4 F5D7231 4 F5D7130 117 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting UOIIOS Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a home network Solution 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols or spaces This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings 118 Troubleshooting Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business Solution If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients use this setting This is typically used in a business environment 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA with server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the Radius Server fields 4 En
38. ODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This product incorporates open source software copies of this software are available for download at http www belkin co uk support tech gnugpl html Such software is licensed under the terms of the GNU GPL Die Firmware dieses Produkts enth lt die Software Neizfilter IP Tabellen die unter die Allgemeine Offentliche GNU Lizenz fallen Eine Kopie des Lizenztextes und den Quellcode sowie den Objektcode dieser Software finden Sie kostenlos unter http belkin com de support tech gnugpl html 128 NJolt mlolmjoale Sio 129 Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL e United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1933 35 2000 Fax 44 0 1933 31 2000 Belkin B V Starparc Building Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk e The Netherlands Tel 31 0 20 654 7300 Fax 31 0 20 654 7349 Belkin Tech Support Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Belkin GmbH Hanebergstrasse 2 80637 Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 143405 0 Fax 49 0 89 143405 100 Belkin SAS 5 Rue du Petit Robinson 3 me tag
39. Points to connect 1 8 In the field named AP1 3 type in the MAC address of your secondary Access Point When you have typed in the address click Apply Changes 9 Bridging is now set up 66 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including e IP Spoofing e SYN flood e Land Attack e UDP flooding e Ping of Death PoD e Tear Drop Attack e Denial of Service DoS e ICMP defect e IP with zero length e RIP defect e Smurf Attack e Fragment flooding e TCP Null Scan The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks These ports appear to be Stealth meaning that for all intents and purposes they do not exist to a would be hacker You can turn the firewall function off if needed however it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled M Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status Firewall gt Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including Ping of Death PoD and Denial of Service DoS attacks You can turn the firewall funct
40. Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802 11g specification Protected Mode ensures proper operation of 802 11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802 11b traffic in the operating environment When Protected mode is ON 802 11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data Therefore using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results If you are in an environment with very little or no other wireless network traffic your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt 6 SSID gt Belkin54q Wireless Mode gt 54G Auto Broadcast SSID gt M More Info Turbo Mode gt On v Enabling Turbo Mode allows the Router or Access Point to use Frame Bursting to get the maximum throughput from the Router or Access Point to 802 11g clients Turbo mode will work with 802 11g clients that support Turbo Mode Belkin 802 119 Clients using the latest driver will support Turbo Mode Clients that do not support Turbo Mode will operate normally if Turbo Mode is enabled Protected Mode gt On NOTE In most situations best performance throughput is achieved with Protected Mode Off OFF If you are operating in an environment Un R wit
41. Screen Name is your online identity It is used as your e mail address and your chat name gt Each account can have up to 7 screen names Each screen name can have its own level of access to AOL and to the Web Your current Screen Names 1 JohnSmith 6 ds Your Primary Master Screen Name cannot be deleted Q More about Screen Names Create a Screen Name Are you creating this screen name for a child _ Screen Name Options DELETE a Screen Name Format a Screen Name Restore a Screen Name Create a New Account for a Screen Name Change Your Password Store Your Password Parental Controls Learn about Parental Controls AOL Keyword Screen Names soon ig Step 1 of 4 Choose a Screen Name Step 1 of 4 Choose a Screen Name Screen names can be between 3 to 16 characters and can contain letters numbers and spaces The first character must be a letter and will be capitalized automatically The rest of the characters will appear just as you enter them Reminder When creating a screen name for a child we recommend that you do not use your child s first or last name because a screen name is public and can be viewed by others online Examples Ski Racer Skatr12345 Please enter the screen name you want to use JohnSmithRouter ED 103 UOIJIOS UOI D9S Using your Router with AOL Broadband 8 The Choose a password screen will appear Enter the password f
42. Wireless Networks tab will display the 6 my wireless network settings check box is checked uo0l 3 S Wireless Network Connection Properties mX Advanced Gye won continue ny wiles nator etn Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure belkinS4g Configure i DMR BVH i bekin Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below 4 belkin54g Move up Move down Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 60 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 4 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the following screen J Wireless network properties Association Authentication Network name SSID belkin54g Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Data encryption Network key Confirm network key Key index advanced 1 The k ey Is provided for me automatic ally C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not u 5 Fora home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Authentication Note Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server please consult your network administrator for further information 6 Select
43. a much as possible in an upward direction e In multistory homes place the Wireless Router or Access Point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the Wireless Router or Access Point on an upper floor e Try not to place the Wireless Router or Access Point near a cordless 2 4GHz phone 2 Introduction 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include e Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows 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 Wireless Router or Access Point 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or Access Points and your wireless enabled computers e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operate on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturers information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering e If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network For example
44. ake up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 in each box You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers Example AF F Fry co p DOOL o 2 a Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 51 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select 64 bit WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type ina passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key Wireless gt Security Security Mode 64bit WEP keyi AF oF fas ca fod cH i E e E Jf 10 1 Crys Jf AECE Crys ICO ID IC 10 1 hex digit pairs NOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here PassPhrase 3 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless n
45. ame F5D6231 4P Belkin Wireless Router Version 0 00 013 Release Data 2002 10 09 Image location http networking belkin com update files F5D6231_4P_0 00 013 dlf Updated Information v0 00 013 10 19 2002 gt Fixed Automatic Firmware Notification version checking gt Fixed PPPoE idle timeout disconnects in seconds gt Fixed login timeout failed Downlgaad Boxnlaad gt To download the new version of firmware click Download 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file Select a location You can name the file anything you want or use the default name Be sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later Note We suggest saving this to your desktop to locate the file easily When you have selected the location click Save Save As Save in Desktop 3 My Computer My Recent Gm Network Places Documents File name config v Save Save as type bin Document v C _ Cancel J 80 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close Download complete Pb Download Complete Saved config bin from 192 168 2 1 Downloaded 16 0 KB in 1 sec Download to C Documents and Setting config bin Transfer rate 16 0 KB Sec C Close this dialog box when download completes The download of the firmware is
46. authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 amp RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued CE 0682 by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product C Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity e EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics e EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Products t
47. ave AOL DSL go to the Directions for AOL DSL section beginning on page 95 AOL Cable Users STEP 1 Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your AOL service AOL DSL Users STEP 2 Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names Note Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP IP standard If you have designated another protocol reset them to TCP IP before proceeding 1 Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your User Manual Once the Router is installed properly go to the next step 2 Log on to your AOL master account 3 Perform a keyword search on names by clicking Keyword and then Go to Keyword tc 33 b 4 In the Keyword DEROA Sign OFF Help Go to Keyword Ctr E l Explore Keywords click Go 2 AOL 9 0 Optimized Features window type in names then 5 You should see the AOL Screen Names window Click CREATE a Screen Name Explore Keywords Help 102 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 7 A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child Click Yes or No to answer The Choose a Screen Name window will appear Type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name Click Continue AOL Screen Names A
48. ble in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change UPNP Enabling AD YANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the UPNP feature of the Router off More Info UPNP Enable Disable gt Enable Disable 85 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS es Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available When you log into the Router s advanced interface the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available If so you will be notified You can choose to download the new version or ignore it The Router ships with this feature enabled If you want to disable it select Disable and click Apply Changes Auto Update Firmware Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to update firmware automatically of the Router off More Info i te Fi Enabl ee E EMAS EURUN O Enable Disable 86 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router you will need to change your PC s TCP IP settings to DHCP Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000 NT or XP 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network and dial up connection
49. bottom Select Enable 9 Click Apply Changes The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified Note Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities gt System Settings gt Time Zone 2 3 4 7 8 9 69 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access When you enable this feature you must enter the MAC address of each client computer on your network to allow network access to each The Block feature lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer s MAC address from the list Wb Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup Firewall gt MAC Address Filtering LAN Settings DHCP Client List This feature lets you set up a list of allowed clients When you enable this feature you MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each M n Internet WAN Connection Type DNS MAC Address Enable MAC Address Filtering gt g MAC Address Filtering List gt Wireles
50. cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet please check the following items 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically click on the Troubleshoot button in the lower right hand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window 2 If your ISP requires a user name and password make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly Some user names require that the ISP s domain may be at the end of the name Example myname myisp com The myisp com part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 87 of this manual for alternative setup method Problem e The Easy Install Wizard completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The Routers WAN light on my Router is off and the Connected light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet and the WAN light is off and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your modem and router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected We strongly recommend using the cable that was s
51. ccess the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 you do not need to type in anything else such as http or www Then press the Enter key Address 192 168 2 1 PLEASE NOTE lf you have difficulty accessing the Router s web based interface go to Section 7 of the user manual titled Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Logging into the Router You will see the Router s home page in your browser window The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it To make any changes to the Router s settings you have to log in Clicking the Login button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen The Router ships with no password entered In the login screen leave the password blank and click the Submit button to log in Login Before you can change any settings you need to log in with a password If you have not yet set a custom password then leave this field blank and click Submit Password Default leave blank 24 Alternate Setup Method 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 Clicking the Logout button will log the computer out The second method is automatic The lo
52. complete To update the firmware follow the next steps in Updating the Router s Firmware Updating the Router s Firmware iT D 1 z n th e Fi rmware Utilities gt Firmware Update 7J H U p d at e p ag e 5 C l l C k From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates P contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there a B rows e 7 A WI n d OW is a new firmware update available for this Router NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here WI O p e n th at al OWS to go to the Save Backup current settings page yo u to se ect t h e Check For New Firmware Yersion gt location of the firmware TNE Update Firmware gt update file All firmware files end with a dlf 2 Browse to the firmware a file you downloaded Look in C My Documents z 08pm Select the file by i oo d ou b e cl j cki ng on Borec es F5D6231_4P_v0 00 012 dlF N the file name G Date Hegne 10 9 2002 4 34 AM esktop ize My Documents My Computer My Network File name F5D6231_4P_v0 00 012 T Newe z e Files of type fan Files z 81 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 The U pdate Firmware Utilities gt Firmware Update i i From time to time Belkin may release new versions
53. copy files from one computer to another e Simultaneously play games online check Internet e mail and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting upa Belkin Wireless Network Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy Expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products uo1 9aS UOIJIOS Introduction Placement of your Wireless G Router Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point 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 Wireless Router or Access Point connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move further from yo
54. creen Mi Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status 1 LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List gt Internet WAN Wireless gt Wireless bridge Wireless Bridging or Wireless Distribution System WDS is used to connect Wireless Routers and Access points together to extend a network Connection BR IONS IMAC Address V Enable Wireless Bridging enabling this feature allows other Access Points to connect to this Access Point Default is enabled Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point C Enable ONLY specific Access Points to connect Enter Wireless MAC Address of AP to connect to If this Item is not checked any AP can connect Note when connecting APs at least one needs to call out the MAC address of the other Hint the MAC Address can be found using a site survey on a wireless client card Wireless Bridge 2 Firewall irtual Servers Client IP Filters O Disable ability for Wireless CLIENTS to connect This feature should only aaie be used when the AP is used exclusively to connect wirelessly to other APs Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default 3 Sawe Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 7 Check the box that says Enable ONLY specific Access
55. creen Step 2 of 4 Choose m Password Wil Appear Emer tne Se n e e e password for this cr rh A screen name twice inane an d Cc i C k ec C O nt i nue To protect your AOL account choose a password that Is at least 6 characters in length Includes a combination of numbers and letters e g 1x556wv Does NOT contain your first or last name your screen name or other obvious words Please enter your password twice 97 UOIIOS UOIIOS Using your Router with AOL Broadband 10 11 12 The Select a Pare ntal Step 3 of 4 Select a Parental Controls setting Ek C O nt ro l ss ett In g Step 3 of 4 Select a Parental Controls Category WIN d OW WI a p p ear f Select the age category that is most appropriate for the user of this screen name H Provides access to all communication features and content on AOL and the t h l S S C re e n n a m e l S fo r Web ith this category members can make online purchases through AOL h R h that will be billed to you using your AOL account information t e O u t e r C O O S e a n y C Mature Teen 16 17 Provides access to all content on AOL but limits access to Web sites known to contain violent or explicitly adult content Mature Teens can communicate O n e of t h e S ett l n 0 S i t with others through e mail instant messaging and chat rooms 3 i Young Teen 13 15 Provides access to most content on AOL but limits access to Web sites d O e S n t m at
56. d a eenaa amu SSUET zj F Allow Intermediate certificates server name Server name must match exactly Domain name must end in specified name pi 5 Click OK to save the settings 58 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up WPA for a Non Belkin Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards For non Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are not equipped with WPA enabled software a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download Please Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time Important You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition 59 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA PSK In order to use WPA PSK ensure you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 2 Right click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure 3 Clicking on the
57. d Pre Shared key as the security key A Pre Shared key is a password that is between 8 and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers and other characters Each client uses the same key to access the network Typically this mode will be used in a home environment WPA with radius server is a configuration wherein a radius server distributes the keys to the clients automatically This is typically used in a business environment Setting WPA PSK no server 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key 54 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings Wireless gt Security Security Mode WPA PSK HOME no server Encryption Technique Pre shared Key PSK secccccees PSK can be a word or phrase up to 40 digits So Setting WPA with radius server Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients use this setting 1 From the Secu
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59. e All configuration files end with a bin Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double click on it Choose file Look in e Desktop 0 2 rea Q my Documents t 1 my Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents H Snaglt 6 Ei M Snaglt Studio 6 E Desktop h Type BIN File Date Modified 10 11 2002 3 34 PM Size 16 0 KB My Documents My Computer M Notio File name contig es Files of type Jan Files z Z E UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 A reminder window will appear It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer After settings are restored the para sgl may not respond to commands For as long as one minute This is normal Do not power down the base station during this time 4 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s configuration will be restored The Router home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 18 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain f
60. e Access Point s MAC address on the bottom of the Access Point There are two MAC addresses on the bottom label You will need the MAC address named WLAN MAC Address The MAC address starts with OOSOBD and is followed by six other numbers or letters i e OO30BD XXXXXX Write the MAC address below Go to the next step Complies with Canada RSS 210 CESE Fe rest d i IC 3623A F5D7130A N10117 colsendsnde Z WLAN MAC Address FOI E _ __ _ belkin m i acm Wireless 0030BD XXXXXX Range Extender Ww d Access Point LAN MAC Address model F5D7131 To Made in Taiwan 3 Place your secondary Access Point within range of your Wireless Router and near the area where you want to extend the range or add the network segment Typically indoor range should be between 100 and 200 feet 4 Connect power to your Access Point Make sure the Access Point is on and proceed to the next step 65 uo0l 93 S UOIJDOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 5 From a computer already connected to your Router access the Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser In the address bar type in 192 168 2 1 Do not type in www or http before the number Note If you have changed your Router s IP address use that IP address 6 You will see the Router s user interface in the browser window Click Wireless Bridge 2 on the left hand side of the screen You will see the following s
61. e a security risk You can enable and disable settings very quickly It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application 68 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 Restriction can be set for a single computer a range of computers or multiple computers TATA 2ble 0S Gateway Router Setup utility LAN Settings DHCP Client List z P pan The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet e mail or other network services at specific days and times More Info onnection e Jort e Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields 1 Next enter 80 in both the port fields 2 Select Both 3 Select Block 4 You can also select Always to block access all of the time Select the day to start on top 5 the time to start on top 6 the day to end on the bottom 7 and the time to stop 8 on the
62. e that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed Click the Clone button 1 Click Apply Changes 3 Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address You can manually enter one in the MAC Address page Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided 2 and click Apply Changes 3 to save the changes The Router s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility BELKIN Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List WAN gt DNS Some ISPs require that you clone copy the MAC address of your computer s network card into the Router If you are not sure then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally 2 connected to the modem before installing the Router Cloning your MAC address will not cause any problems with your network More Info Wan Mac Address gt 00 30 IBD 8F FIAD D9 Clone Computer s MAC Address z __ J 3 Connection Type ONS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Firewall Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Uti
63. e the Internal IP address of the Router The default 192 168 2 1 Change the Subnet Mask The default 255 255 255 0 Enable Disable the DHCP Server Function Default ON Enabled Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool Address Default Starting 2 Ending 100 Specify the IP address Lease Time Default Forever Specify a local Domain Name Default NONE Wireless Bridge Firewall Virtual Servers To make changes click LAN Settings on the LAN tab to the left Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking The Router will also provide you with a list of all client computers connected to the network To view the list click DHCP client list on the LAN tab to the left Security Log Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 38 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here 1 IP Address BE L KIN Y Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN gt LAN Settings 1 AN Settings LAN Settings WOHCP Client List internet WAH Connection Type _ ONS PAC A ddress Wireless Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Acte Raini Wireless Bridge You can make changes to the Local
64. eature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist When Belkin releases new firmware you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router s firmware to the latest version Firmware Update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here to go to the Save Backup current settings page 1 n Check For New Firmware Check Firmware ersion Update Firmware gt Browse Update Checking for a New Version of Firmware The Check Firmware 1 button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware When you click the button a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available If a new version is available you will have the option to download it 79 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version 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 New Firmware Available Microsoft Internet Explorer A new firmware is available for your router Model N
65. ection If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you can in some cases purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it Ethernet USB ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST IF YOU ARE INSTALLING NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes The Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or Mac OS 9 2x X 1 x computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is 14 Connecting and Configuring Your Router active 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 Additionally if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this manual IMPORTANT Run the Easy Install Wizard software from the compu
66. ection MAC Addres 4 Wireless Password gt hannel and SSID Encryption WAN gt Connection Type gt Dynamic IP If your Internet service is provided by Telstra BigPond in Australia you will need to enter your information below This information is provided by Telstra BigPond Select Your State tlt 6 User Name gt Retype Password gt EN AAT User decide login server manually gt fai 5 Wireless Bridge Login Server gt Firewall Virtual Serwers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log N Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default 7 Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 1 Select your State Select your state from the drop down menu 6 The Login Server box will automatically be filled in with an IP address If for some reason this address does not match the address that Telstra has given you can manually enter the login server address See User Decide Login Server Manually 4 2 User Name Provided by your ISP Type in your user name here 34 Alternate Setup Method 3 Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 4 User Decide Login Server Manually If your login server IP address is not available in the Select Your State drop down m
67. ed 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 Power Ready LED 5 When you apply power to the Router or restart it a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up During this time the Power Ready LED blinks When the Router has completely booted up the Power Ready LED becomes a SOLID light indicating the Router is ready for use Blinking Green Router is Booting Up Solid Green Router is Ready 2 WLAN Wireless Network LED Wireless Network is OFF Wireless Network is Ready Blinking Indicates Wireless Activity 3 LAN Port Status LEDs These LEDs are labeled 1 4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router 10 the LED will light GREEN means a 10Base T device is connected AMBER means a 100Base T device is connected When information is being sent over the port the LED blinks rapidly OFF No Device is Linked to the Port 10Base T Device Connected 100Base Tx Device Connected Blinking Port Activity Orange or Green WAN Status LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port bet
68. enu 6 you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to User decide login server manually and type in the address next to Login Server 5 Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locater URLs like www belkin com to IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router The Automatic from ISP box 1 should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address If you are using a static IP connection type then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address Leave the Automatic from ISP box checked To enter the DNS address settings uncheck the Automatic from ISP box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided Click Apply Changes 2 to save the settings Mb Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup e 1 DHCP Gant List If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address to use enter the address in this window and click Apply Changes NS DNS MAC Address V Automatic from ISP DNS Address gt F 3 R Secondary
69. es 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 office network Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac os 8 x 9 x X v10 x Appletalk Linux Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 and XP and others All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP IP the standard language of the Internet Front Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation You ll know at a glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and 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 Product Overview SPI Firewall
70. esdveeeuwe ee ee sd oad mas 67 Setting MAC Address Filtering 00 00 eee ee ees 70 Enabling the DMZ ias rees dees oo ae eae See ee eS ee 71 GUNES T erara a ow a A E en ee 73 Restarting the ROUIG s0 c 6 d02e8008 Sone ee kee eed as 74 Updating the Firmware seses tera Sue ee bok ae Gee eee eee 79 7 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 87 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 93 9 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 95 10 Troubleshooting 0 0 0 ccc cee 106 11 Information 0 0 00 cc ee eae 126 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Router the Router Below are two short sections one discusses the benefits of home networking the other outlines best practices in order to 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 on entitled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on the next page By following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to e Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home e Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home e Share a single printer with the entire family e Share documents music video and digital pictures e Store retrieve and
71. ess 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 1 2 3 Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility CIID Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Settings DHCP Client List Internet WAH Connection Type ONS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID MAC Address Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Firewall Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Utilities 4 Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 41 uo0l 93 S UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name SSID operating channel encryption security settings and configure the Router to be used as an access point Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID To identify your wireless network a name called the SSID Service Set Identifier is used The default SSID of the Router is belkin54g You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged If there are other wireless netwo
72. ettings Boot ersion 1 03 07 IP address 192 168 2 1 Serial No BELLO6 WL DHCP Server Enabled Features Connection Type PPPoE Firewall Settings Enable aie wigs Subnet mask 255 255 255 255 Wan IP 66 125 214 11 Encryption Disable g Default gateway 66 125 215 254 DMZ DNS Address 206 13 29 12 WAN Ping Blocking Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 4 You will see the Router s login page Leave the password field blank and click Submit 5 You will now see the Connection Type page Select PPPoE and click Next You will now see the PPPoE setup page 6 Inthe User Name field type in the screen name that you created for your Router 1 99 UOIIOS Using your Router with AOL Broadband 7 In the password fields type in the password you created for the Router s screen name 2 1 2 3 Use as Access Po Wireless Bridge Firewall Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log MB Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility WAN gt Connection Type gt PPPoE User Name gt Password gt Retype Password gt Service Name Optional gt MTU 1440 1454 gt To enter your PPPoE settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info Home Help Logout Internet Status
73. etwork will now need to be configured with the same security settings WARNING 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 If this is not done you will lose your wireless connection 92 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 128 Bit WEP Encryption Note to Mac users The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort To configure encryption for your Mac computer set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section 1 Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually or you can type ina passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Wireless gt Security Security Mode 128bit WEP gt 4B B2 eB Ds ir c3 D4 E7 13 hex digit pairs NOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here PassPhrase 3 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured wi
74. g Next 2 TAT cle OSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Setup p WAN gt Connection Type LAN Settings DHCP Client List Select your connection type Dynamic DNS MAC Address Dynamic type of connection is the most common If you use a cable modem then most likely you will have a dynamic connection If you have a cable modem or you are not sure of your connection type use this Static 1 Wireless Channel ae Encryption Use as Access Point 4 Static IP address connection type is less common than others Use this selection only if your ISP gave you an IP address that never changes PPPoE Wireless Bridge If you use a DSL modem and or your ISP gave you a User Name and Password then your connection type is PPPoE Use this connection type PPTP Firewall Virtual Servers Client IP Filters ies European Countries Only This type of connection is most common in SE European countries If your ISP has specifically told you that you use PPTP DMZ and has supplied you with the proper PPTP information then use this WAN Ping Blocking option Security Log Telstra Big Pond Utilities Australia Only Users of Telstra BigPond Cable will use this option to Parental Control configure the connection Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 2
75. gin will time out after a specified period of time The default login time out is 10 minutes This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes For more information see the section in this manual titled Changing the Login Timeout Setting Understanding the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface Ul 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 10 2 5 4 3 a Home Help Logout Internet Status ion Info LAN Settings BELKIN eosL Boot ersion 1 03 07 6 IP address 192 168 2 1 Serial No BELiO6 WL DHCP Server Enabled Internet Settings Features Connection Type PPPoE Firewall Settings Enable Wan IP 66 125 214 11 Encryption Disable DNS Address 206 13 29 12 7 1 8 1 Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router s advanced 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 purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab s function 29 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method 1 10 2 5 4 f3 Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Settings DHCP Client List ion Info LAN Settings Boot Ye
76. h HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode ON 46 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 This section is intended for the home home office and small office user At the time of this manual s publication there are three encryption methods available 64 bit Wired 128 bit Wired Wi Fi Protected With Protected Equivalent Equivalent Access TKIP Access Privacy Privacy 64 bit WEP 128 bit WEP WPA TKIP WPA AES Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual authentication authentication Encryption More secure TKIP temporal AES Advanced keys based than 64 bit key integrity Encryption on RC4 WEP using a protocol Standard does algorithm key length of added so not cause any typically 104 bits plus that keys are throughput 40 bit keys 24 additional rotated and loss bits of system encryption is generated strengthened data WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network 64 Bit WEP 64 bit WEP was first introduced with
77. hat contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo 127 uo0l 3 S UOIJIOS Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime If a defect is discovered Belkin will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GO
78. her computers on your network This function should only be used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration If you have a single IP address and you turn NAT off the computers on your network will not be able to access the Internet Other problems may also occur Turning off NAT will disable your firewall functions NAT Enabling AD ANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the Network Address Translation feature of the Router off In almost every case you would NOT want to turn this feature off More Info NAT Enable Disable gt Enable Disable Enabling Disabling UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Some applications require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in some instances setting trigger ports An application that is UPnP compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router basically telling the Router which way it needs the firewall configured The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled If you are using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features you can enable the UPnP feature Simply select Ena
79. iginal Apple Airport products support 64 bit encryption only Apple Airport 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your Apple Airport product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin client card Solution The client card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or Access Point For instance if your Wireless Router or Access Point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC then the client card must be set to the exact same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card 2 The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of the card 3 Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card 4 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click the Properties button Under Data Encryption select WEP Ensure the check box The key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your
80. ile the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any Firewall software please contact Belkin Technical Support 110 Troubleshooting Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly Solution If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please check the following items 1 Look at the lights on your Router If you re using a Belkin Router the lights should be as follows e The Power light should be on e The Connected light should be on and not blinking e The WAN light should be either on or blinking Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen If you re using a Belkin wireless card the tray icon should look like this the icon may be red or green The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks those wireless networks it can connect to rg 4 14 PM Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results Yes my network name
81. indows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 009d8425 ce2b 47a4 abcc 2748dc9e9 1 diplaylang en Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition Enabling WPA PSK no server 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 2 Right click on Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked 3 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the following screen 4 Forahome or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Administration Note Select WPA with radius server if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server please consult your network administrator for further information 122 Troubleshooting 5 Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Po
82. ings are now configured for use with the Router 90 Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1 2 Click on the System Preferences icon e000 System Preferences oO Personal Desktop Dock General International Login Screen Saver Universal Access Hardware 1 ColorSync Displays Energy Saver Keyboard Mouse Sound a QuickTime Sharing Internet Network System IN Classic Date amp Time 8 Software Speech Startup Disk Users Update Select Built in Ethernet 2 next to Show in the Network menu 2 Network Location Automatic E 3 4 IP Address Subnet Mask Router DHCP Client ID Ethernet Address Show Built in Ethernet Oo H Tene AppleTalk Proxies Domain Name Servers Optional Provided by DHCP Server 255 255 255 0 10 10 2 1 are Bora eet Optional Example apple com earthlink net 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 en Click the lock to prevent further changes f Apply Now gt 91 UOIIOS UOIJIVOS Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 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 t
83. int that you set up 6 Type in your encryption key in the Network Key box Important Enter your Pre Shared key This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 7 Click OK to apply settings 123 UOIJIOS UOIIVOS Troubleshooting What s the difference between 802 11b 802 119 and 802 11a Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 802 11x so named by the IEEE the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 11b transmits information at 11Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g work at 54Mbps See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Comparison Wireless 802 11b 802 119 802 11a Technology 1IMbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Compatibility Adoption Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens May interfere with the 2 4GHz unlicensed band Compatible with 802 11g Depends on interference typically 50 300 ft indoors Mature widely adopted Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens May interfere with the 2 4GHz unlicensed band Compatible with 802 11b Depends on interference typically 50 300 ft indoors Expected to continue to grow in popularit
84. ion off if needed Turning off the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you turn the firewall on whenever possible Internet WAN Connection Type PNS AC Address Firewall Enable Disable gt O Disable Enable Channel and SSID Encryption Jse as Access Point reless Bridge Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering pmMz WAN Ping Blocking Becurity Log Parental Control 67 UOIJIOS UOIJDOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 80 FTP server Port 21 or other applications through your Router to your internal network Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall computers outside your network over the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be seen A list of common applications has been provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specific application If your application is not listed you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need Firewall gt Virtual servers This function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 60 FTP server Port 21 or other applications through your Router to
85. ireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card Under the Wireless Networks tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK No Server Type your WPA key in the Network key box Wireless Network Properties belkin54g TO Network Key is provided for me automatically Important WPA PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter 8 to 63 keys This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point Click OK to save the settings 57 5s eo Ses uo1 2aS uo1 2aS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA with radius server 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card 2 Under the Wireless Networks tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure 3 Under Network Authentication select WPA 4 Under the Authentication tab select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator Wireless Network Properties Tunnelled Authentication Erotocol Domamsusemame Passwor
86. lities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 37 UOIJIOS U01 DaS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 do not type in anything else such as http or www then press the Enter key You will see the Router s home page in your browser window Address 1927 168 2 1 Viewing the LAN Settings 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 Changing LAN Settings N Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status LAN Settings LAN gt DHCP Client List Internet WAH Your Router is equipped with a DHCP server that will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on your network The factory default settings for the DHCP server will work in most any Connection Type 3 3 application If you need to make changes to the settings you can do so DNS MAC Address The changes that you can make are Wireless Chang
87. matter which numbered port you choose 22 Alternate Setup Method 1 5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem Mac or PC computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem To Power Adapter Existing networking cable came with modem Network cable ra to computer Note Your Router may have ports in different locations than depicted in the illustration above 1 6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router plug the cord into the wall then plug the cord into the Router s power jack 1 7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front of the Router The green light labeled WAN should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router If it is not recheck your connections 1 8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled LAN 1 2 3 4 The light which corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be ON if your computer is connected properly If it is not recheck your connections 23 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Alternate Setup Method Step 2 Set your Computer s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can a
88. n multiple networks by Content Packs pee f ERER D Navigator eli am D Composer P EA ne ARE D Mail and Newsgroups Manual proxy configuration aise ETP Fro CE D Privacy and Security FTE Prag Bott e_ gt Advanced Gopher Prow Pot Cache wee OOj Software Installati SSL Prony Port B Mouse Whee a A A eet weww id Offline and Disk Space f a l Example yourcompany com yourcompany co nz O Automatic proxy configuration URL C O O 94 Using your Router with AOL Broadband 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 A third service is called AOL BYOA Bring Your Own Access This is used along with an existing broadband connection supplied by your Internet Service Provider ISP If you have AOL DSL please refer to Directions for AOL DSL Users below for setup instructions If you have either AOL Cable or the AOL BYOA service please go to the Directions for AOL Cable Users section of this guide on page 102 Directions for AOL DSL Users STEP 1 Create AOL screen names for the Router and for each computer that will be using your AOL service STEP 2 Configure the Router for AOL for Broadband STEP 3 Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names Note Your AOL connections must be set t
89. nclude all the chat name DELETE a Screen Name gt Each account can have up to 7 screen names Format a Screen Name screen names you have Each screen name can have its own level of Ofico inai P f access to AOL and to the Web c re at e d to t h l S p O nt Your current Screen Names 2 Samiaa n 1 JohnSmith 6 Password Options 2 JohnSmithRouter Fo Change Your Password Store Your Password Parental Controls Your Primary Master Screen Name cannot be deleted Learn about Parental Controls Q More about Screen Names AOL Keyword Screen Names Repeat steps 1 11 to add an additional screen name for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to the Router When you are finished adding screen names go to Step 2 98 Using your Router with AOL Broadband Step 2 Configuring the Router Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL This procedure is for Belkin Router models F5D5231 4 F5D6231 4 F5D7230 4 and F5D7231 4 1 Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your User Manual 2 Open your Web browser 3 In the address bar of your browser type http 192 168 2 1 and click Go You will be directed to the Router s home page Click on Connection Type in the left hand column under Internet WAN heading TTT ole DSL Gateway Router Setup utility Home Help Logout Internet Status Status LAN Settings DHCP Client List ersion Info LAN S
90. ng to 802 11g LRS mode may fix your problem Please note that switching to 802 11g LRS mode may decrease 802 11g performance slightly 43 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using Turbo Mode Selecting On will result in all devices capable of turbo mode to function in turbo mode and all clients not capable to operate in normal 802 11g modes Turbo mode supports both Turbo enabled devices and non Turbo enabled devices simultaneously Turbo mode is based on the unreleased 802 11 e specification Selecting Off will disable Turbo mode Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt 11 5 SSID gt Belkin54q Wireless Mode gt 54G Auto Broadcast SSID gt M More Info Turbo Mode gt On Enabling Turbo Mode allows the Router or Access Point to use Frame Bursting to get the Off maximum throughput from the Router or Un X Access Point to 802 11g clients Turbo mode will work with 802 119 clients that support Turbo Mode Belkin 802 119 Clients using the latest driver will support Turbo Mode Clients that do not support Turbo Mode will operate normally if Turbo Mode is enabled Protected Mode gt On NOTE In most situations best performance throughput is achieved with Protected Mode OFF If you are operating in an environme
91. ng 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 26 Alternate Setup Method 10 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 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 on any one of the links IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server or by clicking the LAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen Features Shows the status of the Router s NAT firewall and wireless features Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the Quick Navigation links on the left side of the screen 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 links or by clicking on the Internet WAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen Version Info Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router 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 gt L
92. ng the Router will not affect your configuration CN 3 The following message Microsoft Internet Explorer x will appear Restarting Q Hore 0 60 seconds for the Router to restr Do not poner dou the Router before reset completes the Router can take up to 60 seconds It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart 4 A 60 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router will be restarted The Router home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 14 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults 1 Click the Restore Defaults button 2 The following message will appear Click OK 3 The following message will appear Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router It can take up to 60 seconds It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart Utilities gt Restore Factory Defaults Restore factory defaults ba abel option will r all Te settings in the Router Pottie ey y Cera nps senan It is ended that yo T sky ur settings is you res all of the defaults ore the isons cet
93. nges 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 This is a unique advanced feature of your Belkin Router It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary however do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so The default setting is 255 255 255 0 39 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 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 IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 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
94. nt with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode ON 44 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from In the United States and Australia there are 11 channels In the United Kingdom and most of Europe there are 13 channels In a small number of other countries there are other channel requirements Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in The default channel is 11 unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11 The channel can be changed if needed If there are other wireless networks operating in your area your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks For best performance use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network For instance if another network is operating on channel 11 then set your network to channel 6 or below To change the channel select the channel from the drop down list Click Apply Changes The change is immediate Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info A Wireless Channel gt SSID gt Wireless Mode gt Broadcast SSID gt Turbo Mode gt
95. o operate on the TCP IP standard If you have designated another protocol reset them to TCP IP before proceeding 1 If your Router is currently connected to the network remove it from the network and connect it directly to your broadband modem Then log on to AOL as you normally do 2 Log on to your AOL master account 95 uo1 2aS UOIJIOS Using your Router with AOL Broadband 3 Perform a keyword SE sin of Help search on names by EOE ee ChrleK clicking Keyword and AGES k zung then Go to Keyword i AOL 9 0 Optimized Features 4 In the Keyword window type in names then AOL Keywords click Go Type a Keyword e g Elvis or Dogs and GO Explore Keywords Help 5 You will see the AOL Screen Names AOL Screen Names window Click CREATE gt A Screen Name is your online identity It is 3 used as your e mail address and your a Screen Name chat name gt Each account can have up to 7 screen names Format a Screen Name Each screen name can have its own level of access to AOL and to the Web PUSSIA ON Create a New Account for Your current Screen Names a Screen Name 1 JohnSmith 8 Password Options 2 7 Change Your Password Store Your Password Parental Controls Your Primary Master Screen Name cannot be deleted Learn about Parental Controls Q More about Screen Names AOL Keyword Screen Names 6 A window will appear that ask
96. on will allow you to view and configure more options of your card 2 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure 3 Under Data Encryption select WEP 4 Ensure the check box Network key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked 5 Type your WEP key in the Network key box Wireless Network Properties Authentication Network name SSID belkin54g Wireless network key Important A WEP key is This network requires 4 key for the following a mixture of numbers and Network Authentication Oren z letters from A F and 0 9 Aue E te gt For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 keys For 64 bit WEP you need to Key index advanced a enter 10 keys This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless E This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access Router or Access Point wii i Network key I Network Key is provided for me automatically 6 Click OK to save the settings C ox J Cancet Help Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA PSK no server 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the W
97. or this screen name twice and click Continue 9 The Select a Parental Controls setting window will appear Choose the appropriate setting for this screen name Click Continue 10 The Confirm your Settings window will appear Select Accept Controls Step 2 of 4 Choose a password Step 2 of 4 Choose a Password Your password should be easy for you to remember but hard for others to quess If your AOL password can be easily guessed your AOL account is not secure Reminder America Online employees will never ask you for your password Hever give your password to anyone and if you have children online tell them their password is secret and should only be shared with a parent To protect your AOL account choose a password that Is at least 6 characters in length Includes a combination of numbers and letters e g 1x556w Does NOT contain your first or last name your screen name or other obvious words Please enter your password twice Step 3 of 4 Select a Parental Controls setting Step 3 of 4 Select a Parental Controls Category Select the age category that is most appropriate for the user of this screen name Provides access to all communication features and content on AOL and the Web With this category members can make online purchases through AOL that will be billed to you using your AOL account information C Mature Teen 16 17 Provides access to all content on AOL but
98. ord and are used where security is important Secure connections include e Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network e The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service e Most on line banking websites e Many commercial websites which require a username 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 re running the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure web site 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 setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues Introduction For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Support at US 877 736 5771 310 898 1100 ext 2263 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 040 UOIJIOS uol 2aS Product Overview Product Features In minut
99. outer if you don t want to use the Easy Install Wizard You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router From the Advanced User Interface you can perform the following tasks View the Router s current settings and status Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address the IP address pool DHCP settings and more Set the Router s firewall to work with specific applications port forwarding Set up security features such as client restrictions MAC address filtering WEP and WPA Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network Change the Router s internal password Enable Disable UPnP Universal Plug and Play Reset the Router Back up your configuration settings Reset the Router s default settings Update the Router s firmware Step 1 Connecting your Router 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer leaving the other end connected to your modem Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled Internet WAN Connect a new network cable not included from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled 1 4 Note It does not
100. ower outlet Click Next to continue This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router Make sure the appropriate lights are ON Refer to the Easy Install software on your computer s screen for more details Click Next to continue Connecting and Configuring Your Router Step 3 Checking the Connection 3 1 Once you have completed connecting Checking the Connection the Router the Wizard will check aaa aioi the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type 4 of Internet connection you have 3 2 User Name and Password Needed User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that Tho Wizard has detected that you have an Intomet connection that requires a User Mame and Password Your intemmet Provider gives your User Name and Password to 7 oks 0 like mynamo myisp com of myname soc ia aSa beeen requires a user name and a password the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password If your connection type does not require a user name and password you will not see this screen NOTE Many Internet Providers don t require a service mame to be entered os ty don t have a service name or are mot sure just leave the Service Mame space bl u D a Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider If you have to type in a user name and password to connect to the Internet then type that same user name
101. r dising this process The Router will rostan Itself at the end of this step Configuring Router 17 Complete Checking Internet Con The Wizard is now checking the Routers connection to the Internet If a connection is not peor tight away the Wizard will try again up to 10 times This is normal Please be COMPUTER Checking for Internet Connection 20 The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection This can take a few minutes The Wizard may not detect a connection right away If not it will retry a number of times The Connected light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time Please be patient through this process Connecting and Configuring Your Router 4 2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete the Wizard will tell you that you are finished The Connected LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet Your Router is now connected to the Internet Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router You are ready to set up the other computers in your home You can also add computers to your Router any time you want 21 UOIJIOS uol 2aS Alternate Setup Method The Advanced User Interface is a web based tool that you can use to set up the R
102. r is capable of connecting to virtually any Internet Service Provider s system provided that you have correctly configured the Router s settings for your ISP s connection type To configure the Router to connect to your ISP click on Connection type on the Internet WAN Tab on the left of the screen MAC Address Wireless Connection types supported Channel and SSID Encryption Dynamic including ISPs that require a host name and ISPs that bind the connection to a specific MAC address Use as Access Point Static IP address the Router supports a connection to an ISP which assigns a static IP Wireless Bridge address Firewall PPPoE the Router supports a dynamic connection type which requires a PPPoE login for Virtual Servers authentication Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log PPTP For European users ONLY The Router supports connections to European ISP s which connect via PPTP Telstra BigPond Australian users ONLY The router supports connection to Telstra BigPond Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 28 Alternate Setup Method 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 clickin
103. racters This Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless Router or Access Point Click OK then Apply to save the settings 120 Troubleshooting Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business Solution Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of the card Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click the Properties button Under Network Authentication select WPA In the Authentication tab select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator Click OK then Apply to save the settings 121 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting UOIIOS Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a non Belkin client card for a home network Solution For non Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Network Cards that are not equipped with WPA enabled software a file from Microsoft called W
104. range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware of this user manual 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 If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 112 Troubleshooting Problem My wireless network performance is inconsistent Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor Difficulty establishing and or maintaining a Virtual Private Network VPN connection Solution Wireless Technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move further from the Router or Access Point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible five to ten feet from the router Changing the wireless channel Depending on local
105. rate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key Your card uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys If you have multiple vendors equipments in your network the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your Router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your card s configuration screen 48 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Wi Fi Protected Access is a new Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP To use WPA security the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA These updates will be found on the wireless vendors website There are two types of WPA security WPA PSK no server and WPA with radius server WPA PSK no server uses what is known as a Pre Shared key as the Network key A Network key is basically a password that is between 8 and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers or characters Each client uses the same Network key to access the network
106. rity Mode drop down menu select WPA Radius Server For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up Enter the IP address of the radius server into the Radius Server fields Enter the radius key into the Radius Key field Enter the key interval Key interval is how often the keys are distributed in packets Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings Wireless gt Security Security Mode WPA Radius Server w Encryption Technique TKIP Radius Server Radius Port 1812 Radius Key Re Key Interval 15 55 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use Security Please Note This section is to provide you with the information on how to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security At this point you should already have your Wireless Router or Access Point set to use WPA or WEP In order for you to gain a wireless connection you will need to set your wireless notebook card and wireless desktop card to use the same security settings Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a 64 bit or 128 bit WEP key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced butt
107. rks operating in your area you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique does not match that of another wireless network in the area To change the SSID type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field 1 and click Apply Changes 2 The change is immediate If you make a change to the SSID your wireless equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt SSID gt belkin54q Wireless Mode gt 54G Auto 1 Broadcast SSID gt More Info Turbo Mode gt On p Protected Mode gt NOTE In most situations best performance throughput is achieved with Protected Mode OFF If you are operating in an environment with HEAVY 802 116 traffic or interference 2 best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode ON 42 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes 802 11g Auto 802 11g Only and 802 119g LRS The different modes are explained below 802 11g Auto Mode In this mode the Router is compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients simultaneo
108. router Let s get started Ra IMPORTANT Don t connect your router yet 2 Hardware Run the Easy Install Wizard on the computer that is connected to the Internet 3 Check Click Next to continue 4 Configure 5 Internet Finished Progress Screen ma Easy Install will show you a progress eager screen each time a step in the setup Connect your hardware has been completed Each time you see ee the progress screen click Next when A you are ready to move to the next step Examining Settings Examining Settings rc eta E E T The Wizard will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet When the Wizard is finished examining your computer click Next to continue 16 Connecting and Configuring Your Router Multi NICs Screen If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer a Multi NIC Screen will appear If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem Select the network card that is connected to your modem from the list and click Next If you are not sure which adapter to choose select the adapter at the top of the list If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now you will be able to choose a different one later Step 2 Hardware Setup The Wizard will walk
109. rsion 1 03 07 6 Hardware F07230 4 ie address ARAN E A Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled i tea irewa Connection Type PPPoE Firewall Settings Enable ees be Ss Subnet mask 255 255 255 255 SSID eriesdesk ee Wan IP 66 125 214 11 Encryption Disable a Default gateway 66 125 215 254 DMZ DNS Address 206 13 29 12 WAN Ping Blocking Security Log 7 Parental Control Restart Router 8 Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings 9 Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this button will take you back to the home page Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says connection OK in GREEN the Router is connected to the Internet When the Router is not connected to the Internet the indicator will read no connection in RED The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router Login Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router this button will change to read Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged in to the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished maki
110. s 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 Inthe Local Area Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The following inierner arutouel a aia You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports 1 this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 2 IP address Ba 125 Subnet mask 25 O Default gateway 64 125 3 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server G 225 Alternate DNS server 6a a2or 103 Ca 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 IP address Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 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
111. s Channel and SSID Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge Virtual Servers Client IP Filters C Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Utilities Parental Control Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings To enable this feature select Enable MAC Address Filtering 1 Next enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by clicking in the space provided 2 and entering the MAC address of the computer you want to add to the list Click Add 3 then Apply Changes to save the settings To delete a MAC address from the list simply click Delete next to the MAC address you wish to delete Click Apply Changes to save the settings Note You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access the Router s administrative functions the computer you are using now 70 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks Mb Cable DSL Gateway Router Setup Utili
112. s whether the screen name is for a child If you are creating the screen name for the Router click Yes or No it doesn t matter which you select If you ECE l are creating a screen name for an additional computer select the appropriate answer Create a Screen Name Are you creating this screen name fora child 96 Using your Router with AOL Broadband The Choose a Screen Step 1 of 4 Choose a Screen Name P A A Name window will Step 1 of 4 Choose a Screen Name a p p e a r Ty p e l n a Screen names can be between 3to 16 characters and can contain letters numbers and spaces The first character must be a letter and will be capitalized automatically The rest of S C re e n n a m e a n d the characters will appear just as you enter them H 66 H bk Reminder When creating a screen name for a child we recommend that you do not use C l C k C O n t l n u e f your child s first or last name because a screen name is public and can be viewed by others online this screen name is Examples Ski Racer Skatr12345 for the Router the eA sens ei indent ins ct name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word Router For instance JohnSmithRouter If the screen name is for a computer type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name Click Continue The Choose a Step 2 of 4 Choose a password password s
113. 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 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 1 TCP IP 2 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 IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 4 If not already set at Configure choose Using DHCP Server This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router E TR E Ek Connect wia Ethernet Setup Configure Using DHCP Server DHCP Client ID luser 89 uo0l 3 S UOIIVOS Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5 Close the window If you made any changes the following window will appear Click Save Save changes to the current configuration Saving the changes may interrupt any TCP IP services currently established Cna seve Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network sett
114. sign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name Make sure the Router connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly Please refer to your Router s User Guide section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting 109 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Troubleshooting e You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our Knowledge Base for ISP specific issues go to http web belkin com support and type in ISP If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings please contact Belkin Technical Support Problem e The Easy Install Wizard completed but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The WAN light on my router is blinking and the Connected light is solid Solution If the WAN light is blinking and the Connected light is solid but you are unable to access the Internet there may be 3rd party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If wh
115. ss Point is 192 168 2 254 Log into your router by clicking on the Login button in the top right hand corner of the screen You will be asked to enter your password If you never set a password leave the password field blank and click Submit Click the Wireless tab on the left of your screen Select the Encryption or Security tab to get to the security settings page Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can type in your hex WEP key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 128 bit key Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings 115 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting UOIIOS WARNING 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 If this is not done you will lose your wireless connection Note to Mac users Or
116. sy Install Wizard The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router This automatic software 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 Wireless Router will be up and running on the Internet UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Product Overview NOTE Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP and Mac OS 9 X and Mac OS X If you are using another operating system the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual See page 22 Integrated 802 11g Wireless Access Point 802 11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps nearly five times faster than 802 11b Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter Belkin has teamed with Cerberian a leading content filtering company to bring you this unique feature Your Belkin Wireless G Router is the first home networking solution with an integrated web content filter that allows you to block unwanted or offensive web content before it makes it to your network Unlike other Parental Control solutions Parental Control is built into the Belkin Wireless Router so there is no software to install on any computer and you will never be charged a per computer fee for the service ever Your Wireless Router comes with a six month free trial of this feature so you can take advantage of
117. t e r W h l C h known to contain violent mature or explicitly adult content Young Teens f t h j s S c re e n n a m e j S can communicate through e mail instant messaging and most chat rooms C Kids Only 12 amp Under Provides access to AOL s Kids Only Channel but limits access to inappropriate Web sites Kids Only screen names can interact through e mail fo r a C O m p u t e r C h O O S e and supervised chat and message boards Instant Messaging is blocked ep the desired setting and click Continue Th e Confi rm yo ur Step 4 of 4 Confirm your Settings Settings window Step 4 of 4 Confirm your Settings John Smith Router W i l l a p p e a r S e l e ct You have selected the General 18 category for your new screen name Please look for an 14 Ac C e p t C O n t ro s 3 e mail from AOL Welcome with helpful information about your new screen name To use your new screen name completely sign off of AOL select your new screen name at the Sign On window then sign on to AOL Remember Mail Controls are the best way to limit unwanted e mail To use Mail Controls vist Keyword Mail Controls To accept the controls for the General category click Accept Controls To modify the controls for the General category click Edit Controls The AOL Screen AOL Screen Names Names window appears This window gt A Screen Name is your online identity It is S u used as your e mail address and your i i will i
118. tenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 126 Information e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users
119. ter that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time 2 Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the cable or DSL modem DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME e Quick Installation Guide e The Easy Install Wizard CD ROM e The Router e The Router power supply e RJ45 Ethernet networking cable e This User Manual 3 Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer 4 Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD ROM drive The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds If it does not select your CD ROM drive from My Computer and double click on the file named Easylnstall exe on the CD ROM 15 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Connecting and Configuring Your Router Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD ROM drive the Wizard s welcome screen will appear Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point If you have connected your Router please reconnect your computer directly to the modem Click Next when you are ready to move on Easy Install Wizard 4 Port Router for Cable and OSL modems Welcome Belkin s Easy Installation Wizard will walk you through the installation of your
120. ter the radius key into the Radius Key field 5 Enter the key interval Key interval is how often the keys are distributed in packets 6 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings 119 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting UOIIOS Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network Solution Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Wireless Router or Access point the clients must also use that same key Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of the card Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click the Properties button Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK no server Type your WPA key in the Network key box Important WPA PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter 8 to 63 cha
121. th the same security settings WARNING 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 If this is not done you will lose your wireless connection 53 UOIJIOS UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA Wireless Protected Access the latest wireless security standard It also supports the legacy security standard WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you must first determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab WPA Setup Note To use WPA security all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this manual s publication a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as Belkin 802 119 products There are two types of WPA security WPA PSK no server and WPA with radius server WPA PSK no server uses a so calle
122. the capabilities right away No credit card is needed to use the trial You have control Belkin Parental Control can be modified to meet your needs You can set up your own policies and block any website you want There is also an optional reporting feature fee based that allows you to get a report showing you every website that was visited from your network refer to your Parental Control Manual for more information MAC Address Filtering For added security you can set up a list of MAC addresses unique client identifiers that are allowed access to your network Every computer has its own MAC address Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the web based user interface and you can control access to your network Knowing Your Router Package Contents Belkin Wireless G Router Quick Installation Guide Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply User Manual System Requirements Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 Ethernet connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements A PC running Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP ora Mac computer running Mac OS 9 x or OS X Minimum 64MB RAM Internet Browser uol 2aS The Router has been designed to be plac
123. the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for greater security you can set a password here Write down your password and keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for more security you can set a password here More Info Type in current Password gt Type in new Password gt Confirm new Password gt jl Login Timeout gt 1 99 minutes Changing the Login Timeout Setting The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router s advanced setup interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface then left your computer alone without clicking Logout Assuming the timeout is set to 10 minutes then 10 minutes after you leave the login session will expire You will have to login to the Router again to make any more changes The login timeout option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes Note Only one computer can be logged into the Ro
124. two wireless coverage areas Wireless Range Extension and Bridging will not work while in 125 HSM mode Wireless Bridge Link Wired Wireless Computer N Computer YX a a Wireless Computers 63 UOIJIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface UOIJDOS Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly 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 Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point s RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected to the switch access to the rest of the network Wired Wireless i Ta Computer Computer m wien a Wired Computers 64 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a Secondary Access Point Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that you access the Router s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC address of the Access Point in the appropriate area There are also a few other requirements PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW CAREFULLY 1 Set your Access Point to the same channel as the Router By default the Router and Access Point channels are set to channel 11 at the factory If you have never changed the channel you don t need to do anything for more information on changing channels see page 45 of this manual 2 Find th
125. ty Home Help Logout Internet Status LAH Setup Can Shing Firewall gt DMZ DHCP Client List Internet WAH DM2 The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the NAT firewall This may be necessary if the NAT feature is causing problems with an application such as a game Connection Type ONS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID IP Address of irtual DMZ Host gt Encryption Static IP Private IP Enable Use as Access Point jalan lla erassaseare En or video conferencing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is not protected from hacker attacks To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the field below and select Enable Click Submit for the change to take effect More Info clear Changes Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses it is possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed to Type in the WAN IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer select Enable and click Apply Changes
126. u like to open the file or save it to your computer aN Always ask before opening this type of file 2 A window will open that allows you to Savein Desktop J O pm select the location F oras where you W ant to maneca Emy Network Places save the configuration file Select a location You can name the file D anything you want WENES or use the default 3 name Config Be aed sure to name the file C feme m so you can locate it My Network Save as type bin Document yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save My M 76 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 3 When the save is Download complete complete you will see i j load the following window Download Complete ct Saved C IC k C ose config bin from 192 168 2 1 Downloaded 16 0 KB in 1 sec f f Download to C Documents and Setting config bin The configuration Transfer ratei 16 0 KB Sec i s NOW save d C Close this dialog box when download completes Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Utilities gt Restore Previous Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Browse pa i 1 Click Browse A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration fil
127. upplied with your Cable or DSL modem for this purpose The cable should be connected at one end to the Router s Internet WAN port and at the other end to the network port on your modem 108 Troubleshooting 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 3 Unplug the power to your Router wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the power This will cause the router to re attempt communication with the modem If the WAN light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer Problem e The Easy Install Wizard completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The Routers WAN light on my Router is on and the Connected light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the WAN light is on and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP s connection e If you have a static IP address connection your ISP must assign you the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting e If you have a PPPoE connection your ISP will as
128. ur Wireless Router or Access Point 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 ten feet from the Wireless Router or Access Point in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Place your Wireless Router or Access Point 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 e Ensure that your Wireless Router s or Access Point s networking antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your Wireless Router or Access Point itself is positioned vertically point the antennas
129. ur browser s navigation bar You can set the encryption settings MAC address filtering SSID and channel normally 62 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Wireless Range Extension and Bridging Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following models only F5D7231 4 Wireless G Router with High Speed Mode F5D7230 4 Wireless Router F5D7130 Wireless Range Extender Access Point Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the Router or Access Point for optimal performance http web belkin com support What is a Wireless Bridge A wireless bridge is actually a mode in which your Wireless Router can directly connect to a secondary Wireless Access Point Note that you can only bridge your Wireless G Router model F5D7230 4 F5D7231 4 to a Belkin Wireless G Range Extender Access Point model F5D7131 F5D7130 Bridging with access points of other manufacturers is not supported at this time You can use the bridge mode to extend the range of your wireless network or add an extension of your network in another area of your office or home without running cables Range Extension Range extension will extend the wireless coverage area in your home or office The example on the next page illustrates use of bridging to extend the range of your wireless network In this example the Router is set up to connect to an Access Point located in another area Laptops can roam or move between the
130. usly This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi Fi compatible devices If you have a mix of 802 11b and 802 11g clients in your network we recommend setting the Router to 802 11g Auto mode This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so 802 11g Only Mode 802 11g Only mode works with 802 11g clients only This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802 11b clients from accessing your network To switch modes select the desired mode from the Wireless Mode drop down box Then click Apply Changes 802 11g LRS Mode We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 802 11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802 11g and 802 11b standards When to Use 802 11g LRS Mode In some cases older 802 11b clients may not be compatible with 802 11g wireless These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older drivers or technology 802 11g LRS Limited Rate Support allows these clients to be compatible with the newer 802 11g technology Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur with these clients If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update If there is no driver update available switchi
131. uter s advanced setup interface at one time 83 UOIJIOS UOIIOS Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP server This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering Select the time zone that you reside in If you reside in an area that observes Daylight Saving then place a check mark in the box next to Enable Daylight Saving The system clock may not update immediately Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself Time and Time Zone April 22 2003 11 12 36 AM Please set your time Zone If you are in an area that observes daylight saving check this box More Info Time Zone gt GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana v Daylight Savings gt E Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet There are two methods of remotely managing the Router The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting
132. ween the Router and the modem OFF No WAN Link Solid Green Good WAN Link Blinking Green WAN Activity Connected LED This unique LED 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 the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet When the light is solid GREEN the Router is connected to the Internet When using the Disconnect after x minutes feature this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router s connection OFF Router is not Connected to the Internet Blinking Green Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet Solid Green Router is Connected to the Internet 11 Knowing Your Router UOIIOS Connections to Computers Connection to Modem WZ 1 2 3 4 mM fe fe g Power Jack GRAY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack Connections to Computers LAN Ports BLUE 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 These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router Connection to Modem WAN Port GREEN This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port Use of a cable other than the
133. y 5GHz uncrowded band Incompatible with 802 11b or 802 11g Less interference range is typically 50 100 feet Slow adoption for consumers more popular in business Price Inexpensive More expensive Most expensive 124 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at http www belkin com networking or www belkin com through the tech support area If you want to contact technical support by phone please call US 877 736 5771 or 310 898 1100 ext 2263 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 040 125 uo0li 3 S uol 2aS Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin Corporation of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F5D7230 4 to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized When connecting an external an
134. your internal network More Info Encryption Use as Access Point Wireless Bridge lt E irtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Security Log pi E3 E rivate address riy mi aa Ce _ mm t Choosing an Application Select your application from the drop down list Click Add The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen Click Apply Changes to save the setting for that application To remove an application select the number of the row that you want to remove then click Clear Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal server machine the port s required to pass select the port type TCP or UDP and click Apply Changes Each inbound port entry has two fields with 5 characters maximum per field that allows a start and end port range e g xxxxx xxxxx For each entry you can enter a single port value by filling in the two fields with the same value e g 7500 7500 or a wide range of ports e g 7500 9000 If you need multiple single port value or mixture of ranges and a single value you must use multiple entries up to the maximum of 20 entries e g 1 7500 7500 2 8023 8023 3 9000 9000 You can only pass one port per internal IP address Opening ports in your firewall can pos
135. ype 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 IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 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 92 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 1 Start your web browser Select Tools then Internet Options E Welcome to Belkin Networking Components and Cables Microsoft Internet Mi EG Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help rope Mail and News gt Back Forverd Stop Synchronize Links Address E rep 7 cat dows Update PORA Show Related Links A BELKIN CEN G PEOPLE WIT A D P a 4 a a l istory Mail arch Favorites H View process Section_Id 4 Go In the Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network

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