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1. G Wireless Router 44 1 IP Address The IP address is the internal IP address of the Router The default IP address is 192 168 2 1 To access the Web Based Advanced User Interface type this IP address into the address bar of your browser This address can be changed if needed To change the IP address type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes The IP address you choose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anywhere between 0 and 255 and 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 3 DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically The default setting is On The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary however in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network To turn off the DHCP server select Off and click Apply Changes 4 IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 2 100 99 computers If you
2. Clone Channel and SSID Clear Changes Apply Changes Security 43 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 Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN Setup tab will take you its 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 or to view the list of connected computers click on DHCP Client List BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN gt 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 application If you need to make changes to the settings you can do so The changes that you can make are Change the Internal IP address of the Router The default 192 168 2 1 Change the Subnet Mask The default 255 255 255 0 x Enable Disable the DHCP Server Function Default ON Enabled eta Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool Address Default Starting 2 Ending 100 nd SSID S
3. G Wireless Router 66 USING THE WEB Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal Server machine and the port s required to pass Then select the port type TCP or UDP check the Enable box and click Apply Changes Each inbound port entry has two fields with five 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 values ora combination 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 pose 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 BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFAC m Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet email or other network services at specific days and times Restriction can be set for a single computer a range of computers or multiple computers LAN Setup Firewall gt Client IP filters oe The Router can be configured to restrict
4. G Wireless Router 64 7 Check the box that says Enable ONLY specific Access Points Configuring the Firewall to connect 8 Inthe fields named AP1 type in the MAC address of your Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from secondary Access Point When you have typed in the address click a wide array of common hacker attacks including Apply Changes IP Spoofing SYN flood 9 Bridging is now set up Land Attack UDP flooding Ping of Death PoD Tear Drop Attack Denial of Service DoS ICMP defect IP with zero length RIP defect Smurf Attack e Fragment flooding e TCP Null Scan 65 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 while disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled 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 function off if needed Turning off the firewall protection will not leave
5. Lease Time Local Domain Name 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 of the computer the host name if the computer has been assigned one and the MAC address of the computer s network interface card NIC Pressing the Refresh button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN gt DHCP Client List This page shows you the IP address Host Name and MAC address of each computer that is connected to your network If the computer does not have a host name specified then the Host Name field will be blank Pressing Refresh will update the list IP Address Host Name MAC Address 192 168 2 2 BELKIN TEST1 00 16 36 2e ca c4 192 168 2 3 unknown 00 1e c2 c3 bc a2 Wireless Channel and SSID Refresh Ni F etup Nire Firewall Virt Servers 46 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Clicking on the header of the Wireless tab will take you to the Wireless header page Under the Wireless tab there are links that allow you to make changes to the wireless network settings BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Wireless LAN Setup In this tab you ca
6. 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 ey Subnet Mask fp Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 4 lf not already set at Configure choose Using DHCP Server This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router TCP IP Connect via C Ethernet z T Setup Configure Using GHCP Serwer 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 Gare Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network settings are now configured for use with the Router 89 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X v10 x 1 Click on the System o Preferences icon 2 Select Network from the System Preferences menu oo System Preferences Personal File PR KI pama KJ g Desktop Dock General International Login Screen Saver Hardware C A ColorSync Displays Energy Saver Keyboard Mouse Sound Internet amp Network a Internet Network Q B QuickTime Sharing Universal Access Network Location Automati
7. servers to be accessed from various locations on the Internet without knowing your current IP address You d ieee must create an account with the DDNS service in order to use DDNS More Info 3 Enter your DynDNS org password in the Password field salen Disable DDNS wesse 4 Enter the DynDNS org domain name you set up with DynDNS org in DDNS Status gt er the Domain Name field User Name gt 5 Click Update Dynamic DNS to update your IP address Password Key gt If your IP address assigned by your ISP changes the Router will automatically update DynDNS org s servers with your new IP address You can also do this manually by clicking the Update Dynamic EE pve ean Domain Name gt 70 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE WAN Ping Blocking 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 Firewall gt WAN Ping Blocking ADVANCED 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 Block ICMP Ping gt Cear Changes Apply Ch
8. 10 Belkin International Inc Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers What is not covered by this warranty Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of assembly material or workmanship the purchaser or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood lightning earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product What will we do to correct problems erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage Product Warranty disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of equipment modification or alteration charge except for shipping charges for the product Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product for example beca
9. Utilities gt Firmware update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Routers firmware Firmware updates contain Windows Internet Explorer improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see ifthere is anew firmware update available for this Router A At the end of the upgrade the Router may not respond to commands For as long as 45 seconds This is normal Do not turn off or reboot the Router during this time 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 G x I Firmware Version FSD7234 4_US_1 00 00 Check For New Check Firmware Firmware Version gt 6 A 45 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s firmware update will be Update Firmware gt C Documents and Settings t Browse complete The Router s home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the m gt navigation bar of your browser The firmware update is complete 4 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue 2 4re you sure you want to continue with upgrading Click Q K Windows Internet Explorer Co Jf cancel G Wireless Router 83 Changing System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set th
10. want to change this number you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on Apply Changes The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers For example starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100 client limit The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address 45 5 The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer We recommend that you leave the lease time set to Forever The default setting is Forever meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server the IP address will not change for that particular computer Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time This also means that a particular computer s IP address may change over time If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters these are dependent on the IP address For this reason you will not want the IP address to change 6 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
11. 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 Router 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 equipment 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 Router s configuration screen Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA 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 vendor s website There are two types of WPA security WPA PSK and WPA2 WPA PSK uses what is known as a pre shared key as the network key A network key is basically a password that is between eight 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 Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard AES for encryption of data which offers much greater security than WPA WPA uses both Temporal Ke
12. My IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here Only available when user selects Use Static IP address from IP Address Assignment above 7 My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter the subnet mask here Only available when user selects Use Static IP address from IP Address Assignment above 8 Disconnect after X minutes This 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 Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators URLs like www belkin com into IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router The Automatic from ISP box 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 Auto
13. O e Em 3 my Documents My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents test d userconf Type File Date Modified 6 24 2008 12 42 PM Size 7 52 KB My Network File name Jusercont z Places Files of type fan Files v Cancel G Wireless Router 77 D USER INTERI fT 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK 4 A 25 second countdown will appear on the screen When the Windows Internet Explorer countdown reaches zero the Router s configuration will be restored LY Do you want to continue and restore settings The Router s home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of d ox J Cancel your browser ee 3 A reminder window will PERSER appear It will take up to 25 f A After settings are restored the Router may not respond seconds for the configuration to commands for as long as 25 seconds resto ratio n to com p ete C i c k This is normal Do not power down the Router during this time OK ess Router 7 8 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 feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist When Belkin releases new firmware you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website an
14. SSID configuration page If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 100 Problem My wireless network performance is inconsistent Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor am having 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 farther away 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 10 feet away from the Router Changing the Wireless Channel Depending on local 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 the section titled Changing the Wireless Channel on page 48 for instructions on how to choose other
15. Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Your Router also supports the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS specification which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies such as typing ina Personal Identification Number PIN or pushing a button to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA WPA2 data encryption and authentication By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab LAN Setup Using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 described below for encryption It does not provide additional security but rather standardizes the method for securing your wireless network You may use either the Push Button S W Configuration PBC method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network Conceptually the two methods work as follows PBC Click the Start PBC button located on the WPS user interface page of your Router Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes Refer to your client s documentation on this procedure Clicking the Start PBC button will automatically enable WPS The client has now been securely added to your wireless network Firewall PIN The client device has a PIN number eight digits that i
16. You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking Next If you decide to add computers to your Router later select Finish return to Main Menu and then click Next BELKIN Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Congratulations Your Router is set up and you may now surf the web mm lt i wired router modem internet User Manual There is one more optional step assistance with connecting additional wired and wireless computers to your network The Setup Assistant provides tips and troubleshooting help for this Continue with tips for connecting other computers Finish return to Main Menu Cancel _ Next Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet you will see the following screen Follow the on screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps BELKIN User Manual Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Internet account information not accepted Your ISP did not accept the settings shown below when we tried to connect Please examine them closely to see if anything is incorrect Account Settings User Name Password John MyISP net View Password z Service Name Connect on Demand No Time Out 0 min Are the settings listed abov
17. can be from eight 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 108 What is the difference between 802 11b 802 119 802 11a and N Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 802 11 x 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 and N works at 300Mbps See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Technology Speed Frequency Compatibility Coverage Advantage G 802 119 Up to 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with 802 11b g Up to 400 ft Common widespread use for Internet sharing G Plus MIMO 802 11g with MIMO MRC Up to 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with 802 11b g Up to 1 000 ft Better coverage and consistent speed and range N MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO Up to 300Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ov
18. 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 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 Problem How do I 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 t
19. desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet G Wireless Router 36 1 User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP 2 Password Type in your password and re type it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Service Name Optional A service name is rarely required by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name leave this blank 4 My Internet IP 1 Get Dynamically From ISP Getting WAN IP address from ISP automatically 2 Use Static IP address Need to enter ISP information below fields My IP Address 5 My IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here Only available when user selects Use Static IP address from IP Address Assignment above 6 MTU The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet slow Internet access and problems with Internet applications working properly 7 Disconnect after X minutes This 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 T
20. 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 The Setup Assistant completed but my web browser doesn t work am unable to connect to the Internet The Modem light on my Router is blinking and the Internet light is solid Solution If the Modem light is blinking and the Internet light is solid but you are unable to access the Internet there may be third 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 while the firewall is disabled and 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 Int
21. or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection 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 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 Setup Assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant 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 Setup Assistant requires that your Windows 2000 XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10 4 or v10 5 computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation If it is not you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to configure your Router Additionally if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000 XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10 4 or v10 5 you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual Step 1 Hardwar
22. password set the time zone enable remote management turn on and off UPNP turn on and off Auto Update Firmware and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router G Wireless Router 71 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 6 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 Router button 2 The following message will appear Click OK Utilities gt Restart Router sea NNA Windows Internet Explorer Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restartting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings Click the Restart Router button below to Restart the Router J 4re you sure you want to restart the Router Resetting the Router will not affect your configuration J se ene aap a e ee G Wireless Router 72 SER INTE z 3 The following message will appear Restarting the Router can take up to 25 seconds It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart Windows Internet Explorer a Allow up to 25 seconds For the Router to restart Do not power down the Router before reset completes qx __ 4 A 25 second countdown will appear on
23. the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router will be restarted The Router s 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 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 Utilities gt Restore factory defaults Restore factory defaults Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings Itis recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults To restore the factory default settings click the Restore Defaults button below Restore Defaults p ess Router 7 3 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 6 a domed ntcinetiben lores A 2 The following message will 4 A 25 second countdown will appear on the screen When the appear Click OK countdown reaches zero the Router s defaults will be restored The P WARNING All Your Settings Will be Lost Router s home page should appear automatically If it does not type NEA Ae You Sure You want to do this the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser lt r 3 The following message will appear Restoring the def
24. your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but itis recommended that you turn the firewall on whenever possible Firewall Enable Disable gt Disable Enable 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 You will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need LAN Setup Firewall gt Virtual servers This 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 More Info Internet WAN Add Active Worlds i Clearentry 1 Clear Enable Description Inbound port Private IP address Private port 0O TCP 192 168 2 Wireless 1 TCP 192 168 2 a TCP 192 168 2 TCP p 192 168 2 TCP 192 168 2 TCP 192 168 2 TCP 192 168 2 I TCP 192 168 2
25. 02 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 b only 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 off Mode This option will turn off the wireless functionality When to use b only 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 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 switching to b only mode may fix your problem Please note that switching to b only mode will decrease 802 11g performance 48 Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from In the United States there are 11 channels In Australia the United Kingdom and most of Europe and Asia there are 13 channels In a small number of other countries there are o
26. 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 53 WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select 64 bit WEP from the Security menu s Security Mode 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can put a check mark in Passphrase then type in your passphrase Click Generate to generate four different hex keys A hex hexadecimal key is a combination 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 3 Click Apply Changes to save the setting Wireless gt Security Security Mode 64bit WEP v Key1 AF 0F 4B c3 D4 Key2 O Key3 O Key 4 hex digit pairs To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here ee More Info PassPhrase Clear Changes WARNING If you are configuring the G 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 your client will lose its wireless connection 54 128 Bit WEP Encryption Note to Mac users The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort To co
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28. 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 128 Bit WEP As aresult 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 51 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 Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP
29. A2 wasneenigeee anana 57 Guest ACCESS nunana nananana aa 57 Using the Access Point Mode anaana 59 Configuring the Firewall i ico eee dee ea eee eo Rae Re Ee ees 64 Setting MAC Address Filtering 0200 e eee eee 67 Enabling th DMZ errs ewaedenoceesese steers see ss aes eedes Gee 68 Utilities Tab ser con nns eh ae MARS erinma ek EEGs aa te hae tee ele wa 70 Restarting the Router wig cs esters eee wives were me eal oe Wee Sec 71 Updating the Firmware 2st Uecevesenetete ye Seuee Ys cacexee esq 78 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings 005 86 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings 200000000 91 9 TrOubIeSNOOUUNG 2 0 06 ose ie eee eee eee dpe etew ee cee eee 93 10 Information i sere aa a we cae arn a Sl a eee eats Sh ere aac 109 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin G Wireless Router the Router The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance on page 2 Benefits of a Home Network Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home Share a single printer with the entire fa
30. AV Interconnects Power Network Sharing Wired Wireless Powerline Structured Cabling Bluetooth KVM Peripheral Sharing Power Protection Surge Protectors UPS Need help setting up your router downloadable quide Search result Search F5D72344 Categories One category Found 16 pages 16 pages FSD7234 4 User Manual English FSD07234 4 802 11q VERSION 1 UNIQUEMENT Compliant Firm FSD7234au4 802 11g Compliant Firmware update PC users FSD7234 4 Firmware update Europe English Home downloaddetails asp FSD7234 4 User Manual French FSD7234 4 Manual German FSD7234 4 Parental Control Manual G Wireless Router 79 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS Downloading a New Version of Firmware You will now be taken to the download page of F5D7234 4 Firmware update North America 1 To download the new version of firmware click the download BELKIN Connecting people with technology logo El Log In Register Track Your Order View Cart AboutUs Press Room Contact Us Advanced Search cl Belkin Wizards Where to Buy Product Registration Search Manuals and Drivers Go Back To Main Select a different language Support Center F F5D7234 4 Firmware update North America Specials Description F5D7230 4 Firmware update North America Revision 4 03 03 Release Date 10 3 2004 Product Cen
31. BELKIN ROUTER i modem PM01110ea F5D7234 4 power Security wireless internet DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS BELKIN ESPA OL ITALIANO TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Introduction 5 soo 52 cc ee cae ees cm ne os dee ee eee eee 1 Benefits of a Home Network wc 6 orcee cased eee eoaa take tadea eee 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 00 0c cece nee n eens 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance 2 2 Product Overview x crssccxecy Sbedevbcesevexetedeowescaeed 5 Product PEAS isch cau annann aana 5 3 Knowing your Router 00 cece eee eee 7 Package COMMONS cocn den earn duae naa EREE AEE A se eee et 7 System Requirements ives edavuateweia wes daveb den owdy neti dees 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements 7 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 5 Alternate Setup Method 00 0c cee eee eee eee 25 6 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 43 Changing LAN Settings lt canusctativecaddeemate pandas eedeeee os 43 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 0 0200 ee 45 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 0005 46 securing your Wi Fi NGtWOrkK 2 lt lt eesyets wend e he eeed deed ete weeds 50 WEP Set cctume penne sc heeted ee cide ware yeas ERAO ee 53 Using Wi Fi Protected Setup 0 000 c cee eee 55 WPA SetUpei seissen iari iE owe eee EE E ES 56 Setting WPA WP
32. Based Advanced User Interface UI 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 1 BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status Connected 4 WWW 3 apa i LAN Settings 9 i Internet WAN Wireless Internet Settings Features 192 168 10 11 DNS Address 192 168 10 1 Firewall tual Servers 8 Version Info LAN Settings Borer hon Boot Version v1 02 IP Address S E IAC Address Serial No 20745723020019 S a O Enabled G Wireless Router 1 Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router s UI pages by clicking directly on these links The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab s function 2 Home Button The Home button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this button will take you back to the home page 3 Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says Connected in BLUE 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
33. CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 3 4 Verifying the Connection Congratulations If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router click Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly Next If you are having trouble select I had problem with at least one connected your wireless network is set up and secured You now can run computer and click Next Then follow on screen instructions your network wirelessly and securely Click Finish to take you back to the main menu Version 44 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 7 of 7 Verifying your computers can connect Congratulations Your security setup is OK Did you have trouble getting any of your computers to connect to your network now that its Your Belkin54g network is now secure You can enjoy the benefits of wireless access with secure excellent security e All computers were able to connect successfully Enjoy your network O I had problems with at least one computer Network Key User Manual pel rec 12345678 Print Cancel D Back Next Cancel D k Back Finish j G Wireless Router 25 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD The Web Based Advanced User Interface is a web based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don t want to use the Setup Assistant software You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router From the Web Based Advanced User Interface you can perform the following ta
34. Click OK and then Apply to save the settings If you are NOT using a Belkin wireless client card please consult the manufacturer s user manual for that wireless client card 104 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 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 F5D7011 F5D7230 4 F5D7234 4 F5D7231 4 F5D7130 Problem I 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 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have t
35. Configure f Using DHCP Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 10 10 2 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Apply Now Ethernet Address 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 Click the lock to prevent further changes G Wireless Router 91 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 Web Based Advanced 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 2 Inthe Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present and Always dial my default connection If you can make a selection select Never dial a connection If you cannot make a selection go to the next step J Welcome to Belkin Networking Components and Cables Microsoft Internet i EG Internet Options El Ei Eile Edt View Favorites Tools Help gt Mailand News A F 4 Daa General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced Back Forward Stop Synchronize arch Favorites History Mail Links Address E http cat Windows U
36. KNOWING YOUR ROUTER 1 Modem LED 2 Power LED 3 Security LED 4 Wireless LED 5 Internet LED 6 Wired LEDs 1 2 3 4 G Wireless Router modem o l security wireless internet P ay BELKIN 1 Modem LED gt 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 between the Router and the modem OFF Not connected to the modem Solid Green Connected to the modem Router is connecting to the ISP Blinking Green indicates modem activity 2 Power LED 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 LED blinks When the Router has completely booted up the Power LED becomes a SOLID light indicating the Router is ready for use OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is booting up Solid Green Router is ON and ready 3 Security LED amp OFF Solid Green Flashing Green 4 Wireless LED OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Wireless security is OFF Wireless security is ON WPS sync in progress Wireless is OFF Wireless is ON and ready Indicates wireless activity 5 Internet 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 att
37. Modem Modem Port Yellow 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 cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly 10 Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly Resetting the Router will restore the Router s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password a Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power light will begin to blink When the Power light becomes solid again the reset is complete b Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds then release it The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power light will begin to blink When the Power light becomes solid again the restore is complete 11 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Verify the contents of your box You should have the following Belkin G Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide e Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply Modem Requirements Your cable
38. Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface at one time 84 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 Automatically Adjust 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 January 01 2000 12 01 09 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 Canada Tijuana v Daylight Savings gt Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving 192 43 244 18 NorthAmerica 132 163 4 102 NorthAmerica Primary NTP Server gt Backup NTP Server gt 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 Rou
39. 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 Modem should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router If it is not recheck your connections Note Your Router may have ports in different locations than depicted in the illustration above security wireless internet wired 1 8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled 1 4 The light that 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 27 Step 2 Set up your Computer s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions Step 3 Configure the Router Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based PLEASE NOTE If you have difficulty accessing the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 you do not Advanced User Interface go to the section entitled Manually Configuring need to type in anything else such as http or www Then press the Network Settings Enter k
40. a connection using L2TP protocol a type of connection most common in Israel 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 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read Connected if your Router is set up properly 1 L2TP Account BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Provided by your ISP Enter your L2TP User ID here LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt L2TP i More Info 2 L2TP Password LAIP Ataa Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to L2TP Password gt confirm it Retype Password gt Host Name gt aaben Service IP Address gt f K 3 Host Name My Internet IP gt Get Dynamically From ISP cies Provided by your ISP Enter your host name here My Subnet Mask gt Cl Disconnect after minutes of no activity More Info Click here to enter your DNS Settings 4 Service IP Address Firewall Provided by your ISP Enter your L2TP gateway service IP address here Clear Changes __Apply Changes G Wireless Router 41 5 My Internet IP 1 Get Dynamically From ISP Gets WAN IP address from ISP automatically 2 Use Static IP address Need to enter ISP information below fields My IP Address 6
41. access to the Internet e mail or other network services at specific days and times More Info DHCP Client List Internet WAN Otecp 192 168 2 Oupp on tae oO BOTH Otep Oupp Block ee 192 168 2 w TFET 0 ue aT OMAN 192 168 2 yr O 192 168 2 led 192 168 2 S 192 168 2 G Wireless Router 67 ITI To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example enter the Setting MAC Address Filtering IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields Next enter 80 in both the port fields Select Both Select Block You can also select Always to block access all of the time Select the day The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to start on top the time to start on top the day to end on the bottom and to specify which computers are allowed on the network Any computer the time to stop on the bottom Select Enable Click Apply Changes attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from be denied access When you enable this feature you must enter the selected the correct time zone under Utilities gt System Settings gt Time access to each Zone Firewall gt MAC address filtering _ 2 tert trae t
42. anges To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions Utilities gt This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions Restart 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 Factory Defaults 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 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 Restore Previous Saved Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Firmware Update From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Routers 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
43. annel normally BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Wireless gt Use as Access Point Enable Disable gt Enable Disable Specify IP Address gt 192 168 2 254 Subnetmask gt 255 255 255 0 Utilities j Clear Changes Apply Changes Restart Router Wireless Range Extension and Bridging Wireless range extension and bridging works with the following models only F5D7231 4 Wireless G Plus Router F5D7234 4 G Wireless Router F5D7130 Wireless G Range Extender Access Point F5D7132 Wireless G Universal Range Extender 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 a mode in which your Wireless Router can directly connect to a secondary Wireless Access Point Note that you can only bridge your Belkin G Wireless Router model F5D7234 4 F5D7231 4 to a Belkin Wireless G Range Extender Access Point model F5D7132 F5D7130 We do not support bridging with access points of other manufacturers 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 61 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Range Extension Range extension will extend the wireless coverage area in
44. ant If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically click on the Troubleshoot button in the lower right hand corner of the Setup Assistant 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 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 86 of this User Manual for alternate setup method Problem The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work am unable to connect to the Internet The Router s Internet light is off and the Modem light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the Internet light is off and the Modem 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 supplied with your cable or DSL modem for this purpose The cable should be connected at one end to the Router s Modem port and at the other end to the network port on your modem 2 Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for thre
45. antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 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 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complia
46. ase Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet away from the Router 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 Placement Place your Router the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards Wireless Desktop Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapters Ensure that your Router s networking antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your Router itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction In multistory homes place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing t
47. aults includes restarting the Router It can take up to 25 seconds It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart Windows Internet Explorer ad Restoring the default settings will take up to 25 seconds Do not turn off power to the Router during this process G Wireless Router 74 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your EE AAE configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or ee changed It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update ss ener From 192 168 2 1 Utilities gt Save Backup current settings C save D Cancel You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to rake ieee from ie e EAE aerials hielo restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current pot nia ham yout comput f Neal aa rot fust the source otek configuration before performing a firmware update 1 Click Save A window called File Download will open Click Save G Wireless Router 75 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 6 2 A window will open that allows you to select the location where you Penisadiconnicte 3 When the save is complete want to save the configu
48. c B Show Built in Ethernet B Proxies pe IP Y PPPoE AppleTalk Configure Using DHCP Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Search Domains Optional Router 10 10 2 1 DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now Select Built in Ethernet 1 next to Show in the Network menu Select the TCP IP tab 2 Next to Configure 3 you should see Manually or Using DHCP If you do not check the PPPoE tab 4 to make sure that Connect using PPPoE is NOT selected If it is you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password G Wireless Router 90 MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS 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 If not already selected select Using DHCP next to Configure 3 then click Apply Now Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet B _ aaa es
49. ce complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s or card s user manual and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices For Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card or Adapter See your Network Card s user guide for more information These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender Access Point 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most online banking websites Many comm
50. cryption Technique TKIP AES Password P SK gt eccccece WPA WPA2 Personal P SK Wireless Protected Access WPA WPA2 with a Pre Shared Key The key is a password in the form of a word phrase or series of letters and numbers The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols Each client must use the same key Pre Shared Key More Info Obscure PSK GuestPassword P SK eocccccece Guest Password PSK To enable Guest Access which allows guestto access only the Internet connection and not the local network please enter a password below for guest to use cc 58 Setting up WPA for Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are NOT Manufactured by Belkin If you do NOT have a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Card and it is 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 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Setting up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to use WPA PSK In or
51. d update your Router s firmware to the latest version Searching for a New Version of Firmware From http www belkin com support downloads asp type in the Belkin part number F5D7234 4 in the Search field Click Search B E L K I N Connecting people with technology Log In Register Track Your Order View Cart Advanced Search ca Search Support Center Specials Product Center Quick Install Guides User Manuals and Downloads PureAV Interconnects Support gt Manuals amp Guides Contact us via phone or e mail Power Se F5D7234 4 N Apple Products iPod Accessories If you prefer to browse to find your product use the categories below Computer Accessories Network Sharing Adapters 7 Auto Switches Wired Bluetooth Wireless Cellular Accessories Powerline Computer Accessories Structured Cabling Firewire IEEE 1394 Bluetooth Gaming Including Profiles kym iPod Accessories Peripheral Sharing Kayhoards amp Mice Misc older products Networking PDA Power Protection Surge Protectors tine BELKIN From the results page click F5D7234 4 Firmware update North America Connecting people with technology Home LogIn Register Track Your Order View Cart Belkin Wizards Whereto Buy ProductRegistration AboutUs Press Room Contact Us Search Advanced Search gt Support Center Specials Product Center Pure
52. der to use WPA PSK ensure you are using the 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 Properties and select Properties Clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is checked A Wireless Network Connection Properties General ireless Networks Advanced M1i se Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure i DMR BVH belkin Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed elow belkin54g Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 59 4 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the Wireless network properties ud Using the Access Point Mode m Association Authentication following screen eke perio Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only Sese aO E The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point Thit etzon requiret s Kap FSi th florina l Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server 5 7 Network Authentication Network key Contirm network key C This i
53. e minutes After three 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 reattempt communication with the modem If the Modem light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer 97 Problem e The Setup Assistant completed installation but my web browser doesn t work am unable to connect to the Internet The Router s Modem light is on and the Internet light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the Modem light is on and the Internet light is blinking the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP s connection 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 assign 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 the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting e You may
54. e Connections xX A Unplug your modem s power cord Put the Router next to the modem Raise the Router s antenna H B Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer Unplug that cable from your modem and plug it into any gray port on the back of the Router power security C Find your new networking cable included in the box with your Router and connect it to the yellow port on the back of the Router Connect the other end to your modem in the port that s now free wireless internet D Plug in your modem s power cord Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Router s power supply into the black port on the back Plug the other end into the wall outlet a Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up Look at the display on the front of the Router Make sure at least one of the Wired and Power icons are lit up in green If they are not recheck your connections 13 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 Step 2 Set Up the Router Run the wae Setup Assistant Software BELKIN _ SetupCD Setup Assistant Security Assistant od o ll H Network Status n i t gt Manual Setup 7 This software was created to make setting up a wireless network easy This tool does eee the hard stuff so you don t have to Language Quit Setup Assistant lt Setup your Network now User Manual lt Open the User Manual English Es
55. e correct Yes No Not Sure Cancel Back Next G Wireless Router CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network Follow the on screen instructions BELKIN Version 1 1 0 Setup CD Optional Assistance connecting other computers At this point your router is set up and working properly and you can surf the internet It is now time to connect your other computers to the router Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then follow their instructions on how to connect When you do so look for your network Belkin54g Connecting computers with wired cables Computers with wired network adapters can also use this network If you still need to install those adapters do this now Then simply connect an Ethernet cable between your computers network port and one of the available LAN ports labeled connections to computers the back of this router When you are done with all this click Next Cancel Back Next Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected your network is set up and working You can now surf the Internet Click Next to return to the main menu Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Congratu
56. e following IP address 2 is selected your Router will a i aaao ONS exver erences need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address Preferred DNS server 64 25 22 102 information in the table below You will need to enter this information ieee crn 6 2 22 103 into the Router IP address AEE M 6 If not already selected select Obtain an IP address automatically alae eeu 1 and Obtain DNS server address automatically 3 Click OK r Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 87 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1 Right click on My Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the drop down menu 2 Select TCP IP gt settings for your installed network adapter You will see the following window 3 If Specify an IP address is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router 4 Write inthe IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab 3 5 Click the Gateway tab 2 Write the gateway address down in the chart IP address Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 6 Click the DNS Configuration tab 1 Write the DNS address e
57. e second generation of the WPA based 802 11i standard It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard AES encryption methods 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 User 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 WPA uses a so called pre shared key as the security key A pre shared key is a password that is between eight 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 WPA2 is the second generation of WPA offering a more advanced encryption technique over WPA 57 Setting WPA WPA2 Wireless gt Security Security Mode WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Authentication WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Encryption Technique TKIP AES Password P SK gt eeoccccece WPA WPA2 Personal P SK Wireless Pr
58. e 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 Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant 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 NOTE Setup Assistant software is compatible with Windows 2000 XP Vista and Mac OS X v10 4 and v10 5 If you are using another operating system the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual see page 25 I
59. e sso Pat 7 System BOGKESS Pi Ports fi Offline and Disk Space NoProwfor 0 Advanced l Example pourcompany com yourcompany co nz O Automatic proxy configuration URL a T Bypass proxy server For local addresses G Wireless Router 93 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Installation CD does not automatically start Solution If the CD ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 Ifthe Setup Assistant 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 Setup Assistant Software CD has been placed in to start the installation P My Computer SEE Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O B A sn Ep reves E 3 My Computer JLE Hard Disk Drives Sa System Tasks L Local Disk C Devices with Removable Storage iS DVD CD RW Drive D rN Gein Setup Assistant 2 QS 7 ey E View system information TA Add or remove programs E Change a setting Other Places amp My Network Places G My Documents G Control Panel KINGSTON F il G Wireless Router 94 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds If o Belkin Setup Assista
60. e time zone and enable remote management 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 seta password here More Info Type in current Password gt Type in new Password gt Confirm new Password gt Login Timeout gt 10 1 99 minutes Changing the Login Time Out Setting The login time out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example you have made some changes in the Web Based Advanced User Interface then left your computer alone without clicking Logout Assuming the time out is set to 10 minutes then 10 minutes after you leave the login session will expire You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes The login time out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes Note Only one computer can be logged into the
61. ect te a __ rte This feature lets you set up a list of allowed clients When you enable this feature you must enter the MAC TCP SUN 12 00 AM address of each client on your network to allow network access to each More Info maae He jo Ce eng BS Bory Block SUN 12 00AM v Enable MAC Address Filtering gt o MAC Address Filtering List gt E S S a lt lt Add Clear Changes Apply Changes To enable this feature select MAC Address Filtering and click Enable MAC Address Filtering Next enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by clicking in the space provided and entering the MAC address of the computer you want to add to the list Click Add then Apply Changes to save the settings You can have a MAC address filtering list of up to 32 computers 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 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 Note If your ISP subscription provides you with additional public WAN IP addresses additional c
62. empting 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 Router is not connected to OFF the Internet Router is attempting to connect to Blinking Green the Internet Router is connected to Solid Green the Internet 6 Wired LEDs 1 2 3 4 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 wired computer ports on the rear of the Router the LED will light GREEN means a 10 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 Green 10 100Base T device connected Blinking Green Port activity 7 10 10 7 Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack 8 Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray 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 9 Connection to
63. ens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with draft 802 11n and 802 11b g Up to 1 200 ft Enhanced speed and coverage N1 MIMO draft 802 11n with MIMO Up to 300Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with draft 802 11n and 802 11b g Up to 1 400 ft Leading edge best coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results 109 INFORMATION FCC Statement 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin International Inc of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F5D7234 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 device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When connecting an external
64. ercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The easiest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin G Wireless 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 9 x X v10 x AppleTalk Linux Windows 98 Me NT 2000 XP Vista and others All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP IP the standard language of the Inter
65. ernet after disabling any firewall software please contact Belkin Technical Support 98 Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly Solution If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please do the following 1 Look at the lights on your Router Your Belkin Router s lights should 3 The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of be as follows wireless card you have however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks those wireless networks it can connect e The Power light should be on i e The Internet light should be on and not blinking e The Modem light should be either on or blinking Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results 2 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 are also using a Belkin Wireless Card or Adapter with this Router the tray icon should look like this No my network name is not listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed Yes my network name is listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled l can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed 5 47 PM 99 Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed Solut
66. ey Address 197 168 2 1 28 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 Clear Submit Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into 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 login 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 entitled Changing the Login Time Out Setting 29 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web
67. g 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 User Manual s publication there are four encryption methods available Name Acronym Security Features 64 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 bit WEP Good Static keys Encryption keys based on RC4 algorithm typically 40 bit keys 128 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit WEP Better Static keys More secure than 64 bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP WPA TKIP AES or just WPA Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 AES or just WPA2 Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication AES Advanced Encryption Standard does not cause any throughput loss Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP WEP is acommon 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 64 bit encryption which includes a key length of
68. ge Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point 2 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 combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key 4 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 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 Original 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 103 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP
69. gs 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 Internet Settings 9 Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router Version Info 10 Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name For instance LAN gt LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page 32 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Step 4 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet 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 indicato
70. he Router on an upper floor Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include Refrigerators Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets Large aquariums Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and Router 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check the manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz 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 offi
71. he 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 48 of this User Manual Find the 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 OO30BD and is followed by six other numbers or letters i e OOSOBD XXXXXX Write the MAC address below Go to the next step BELKIN WLAN LAN MAC Address www belkin com Wireless G Universal Serial No Range Extender Model F5D7132 FCC ID K7SF5D7132A CE 0470 N10117 Z528 Belkin F5D7132 Tested to Comply HO ee Aian version ade in Taiwan FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE z i F a Designed in California 63 G Wireless Router USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 3 Place your secondary Access Point within range of your 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 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 N
72. he Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step Select the security type for your wireless network and click Next has been completed to continue Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 2 of 7 Picking the security type 1 Checking settings in Belkin Router There are two wireless security technologies WPA2 and WEP WPA2 is much more secure while WEP is compatible with older network adapters 2 Picking the security type Unless you know that your network adapters will only work with WEP we suggest that you try WPA2 first Many adapters can be upgraded to work with WPA2 You will have a chance in this assistant to test out your computers with this and to revert to WEP if necessary 3 Creating the network key that will enable full access 4 Enabling limited guest acccess if applicable 5 Configuring the Belkin Router User Manual User Manual 6 Entering the key into your other wireless computers a ce WPA2 WiFi Protected Access Compatible with earlier WPA 7 Verifying that all computers can still access your network Co WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Disabled No Security a Cancel i Back Next Cancel Back Next G Wireless Router 23 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 3 2 Creating a Network Key 3 3 Transferring the Key Enter a network key PSK for your wireless network and click Next After setting up your wireless security you will have
73. he area not currently covered by your G Wireless Router and is 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 G Range Extender Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin G 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 Wireless G Range Extender Access Point F5D7130 Powerline Ethernet Adapter F5D4070 Powerline USB Adapter F5D4050 102 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point Solution 1 Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point The Router s default is 192 168 2 1 the Access Point s default 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 pa
74. his option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 37 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 Sle Rouler oem pvnity Se ee aera eee eterna 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 LAN Setup TEAN Sete A TESE provided by your ISP in the space provided When you have finished Seba More Info click Apply Changes After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read Connected if your Router is set up properly PPTP Account gt PPTP Password gt Retype Password gt Host Name gt Wireless a Service IP Address gt My Internet IP gt Get Dynamically From ISP My IP Address gt My Subnet Mask gt Connection ID optional gt Firewall C Disconnect after 5 minutes of no activity More Info Click here to enter your DNS Settings Clear Changes ___Apply Changes G Wireless Router 38 1 PPTP Account Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP User ID here 2 PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 3 Host Name Pr
75. ided this information provides your service we can configure most of this User Name John mMyisP net Internet Service Provider ISP Please select a provider z User Manual Password eccecese I View Password Service Name Connect on Demand M Timeout fp Dont you see your ISP in the list Click Here Cancel _ Back Cancel Back Next G Wireless Router 1 8 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 2 5 Configuring the Router 2 6 Checking Internet Connection The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the We are almost done The Setup Assistant will now check your connection Router and restarting it Wait for the on screen instructions to the Internet Note Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting Doing so will render your Router inoperable Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Z eae ae anae ci gt Step 6 of 6 Checking connection to the Internet w 2 Verifying hardware connections OK v 3 Naming your network OK v 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed Info Needed Connecting to the Internet Peor areal 5 Configuring the Router 4 min 6 Checking connection to the internet 10 sec i Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min G Wireless Router 19 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router
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77. ion If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 2 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security see the section entitled Securing your Wi Fi Network in this User Manual Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower left hand corner of your screen should turn green indicating 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 configuration utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 Temporarily move your computer if possible five to 10 feet away from the Router Close the wireless configuration utility and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance in this User Manual Using a computer that is connected to the Router through a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This setting is found on the Router s wireless Channel and
78. la pr sente Belkin Ltd d clare que l appareil F5D7234 4 est conforme aux exigences French essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Lt italiano Con la presente Belkin Ltd dichiara che questo F5D7234 4 conforme ai requisiti essenziali Italian ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE lwlLatviski Ar o Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd deklar ka F5D7234 4 iek rtas tips atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK For inform ation on product disposal please refer to Latvian b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem htt t b Iki environmental belKin cOomMm Lietuviy iuo Belkin Ltd deklaruoja kad is F5D7234 4 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas x Lithuanian 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas nl Hierbij verklaart Belkin Ltd dat het toestel F5D7234 4I in overeenstemming is met de Nederlands essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG at a nt Malti Hawnhekk Belkin Ltd jiddikjara li dan F5D7234 4 jikkonforma mal ti ijiet essenzjali u ma Maltese provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC hul Magyar Alul rott Belkin Ltd nyilatkozom hogy a F5D7234 4 megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet6 Hungarian k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak eUPolski Niniejszym Belkin Ltd o wiadcza ze F5D7234 4 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami ora
79. lations You have a wireless network mlx Fare User Manual wireless wired router modem internet Your Belkin54g network is now set up and working Click Next to finish up Cancel D Back Next G Wireless Router 21 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is set up and working it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless enabled computers The Security Assistant will guide you through the process Click Security Assistant and follow the on screen instructions Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Steps 1 1B and 1 2B BELKIN Setup Assistant Security Assistant Network Status Manual Setup User Manual Language Quit Setup CD lt This tool can automatically configure your Router and computer lt This tool can help you secure your wireless network from others lt See the current status of your network and Internet connection lt Manual settings for Internet connections network and security lt The entire manual on disk in your language lt English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano PIC PIC AAs EH Version 1 1 0 G Wireless Router 22 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Progress Screen 3 1 Picking the Security Type T
80. lige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF as m 7 A y es an slenska H r me l sir Belkin Ltd yfir v a F5D7234 4 er samr mi vid grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur de Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt Belkin Ltd dass sich das Ger t F5D7234 4 in Ubereinstimmung mit den Icelandic sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC German grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie g P 1999 5 EG befindet a eae ok oe ke aes oe a ee he Norsk Belkin Ltd erkl rer herved at utstyret F5D7234 4 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav t Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Belkin Ltd seadme F5D7234 4 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU Norwegian og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Estonian p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele ErlEnglish Hereby Belkin Ltd declares that this F5D7234 4 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC http www bel ki n co m doc es Espafiol Por medio de la presente Belkin Ltd declara que el F5D7234 4 cumple con los requisitos Spanish esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE eTEAAnNvIK ME THN NAPOY 2A Belkin Ltd AHAQNEI OTI F5D7234 4 SYMMOP ONETAI MPOZ TI Greek OYZIOQAEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOINES ZXETIKEX AIATA EIZ THE OAHTIA 1999 5 EK f Frangais Par
81. long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you INNO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 113 INFORMATION Table of Contents SECTIONS EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5 a i z i i nor j ilSuomi Belkin Ltd vakuuttaa taten etta F5D7234 4 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten Finnish vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen s esky Belkin Ltd t mto prohla uje e tento F5D7234 4 je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a I mi p slu n mi ust mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES as a EE P P Czech eah clic memis 199a Svenska H rmed intygar Belkin Ltd att denna F5D7234 4 star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga WalDansk Undertegnede Belkin Ltd erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr F5D7234 4 overholder de Swedish egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish v sent
82. ly Changes to save the settings More Info Internet WAN Wireless Channel gt Auto Y Current 1 SSID gt Belkin54g Wireless Mode gt gandb Broadcast SSID gt More Info Protected Mode gt off More Info QoS Configuration 802 11e QoS gt on More Info Firewall Clear Changes Apply Changes G Wireless Router Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in four different wireless modes g and b g only b only and off The different modes are explained below 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 Auto Current 1 SSID gt Belkin54g Wireless Mode gt gandb Broadcast SSID gt off fo Protected Mode gt FETI Info b only QoS Configuration 802 11e QoS gt on More Info arcane g and b Mode In this mode the Router is compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients simultaneously 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 g and b mode This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so g only Mode 802 11g mode works with 8
83. matic 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 to save the settings B E L K I N Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection WAN gt DNS LAN Setup If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address to use enter the address in this window and click Apply Changes Automatic from ISP DNS Address gt Secondary DNS Address gt I l Wireless 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 Clear Changes Apply Changes Channel and SSID 42 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 t
84. mily Share documents music video and digital pictures Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online check Internet email and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network 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 The Belkin Setup Assistant software 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 lets 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 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move farther from your Router connection speed may decre
85. n adjust settings to the Wireless section of the Router e Channel and SSID Make adjustments to the wireless channel and SSID wireless network name Internet WAN e Security Change the wireless security settings such as WPA settings or WEP settings Wi Fi Protected Setup Config your Enrollee List Wireless Bridging Config the Wireless Bridging USE as Access Point Set the operating mode of the Router to AP mode Firewall 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 networks 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 and click Apply Changes 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 BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Wireless gt Channel and SSID LAN Setup To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click App
86. nce could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 4GHz operation of this product in the USA is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 110 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 2 this device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must
87. net 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 IP addresses to your Internet service account SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death PoD Denial of Service DoS IP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect and fragment flooding 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 th
88. 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 QoS Quality of Service Configuration QoS prioritizes important data on your network such as multimedia content and Voice over IP VoIP so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the network Based on 802 11e you can turn this feature on or off by selecting it from the drop down menu and choosing the acknowledgement mode you want to use If you plan to stream multimedia content or use VoIP on your network we recommend that you enable the QoS feature Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802 119 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 50 Securin
89. nfigure encryption for your Mac computer set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section 1 Select 128 bit WEP from the Security menu s Security Mode 3 Click Apply Changes to save the setting Wireless gt Security 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can put a check mark in Passphrase then type in your passphrase Click Generate to generate the hex keys Security Mode A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance PassPhrase C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Key NOTE 128bit WEP v c3 oo lor aF oF 4B B2 c3 D4 4 c3 D4 E7_ _ 13 hex digit pairs To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here More Info C Clear Changes Apply Changes WARNING If you are configuring the G 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 your client will lose its wireless connection 55 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Changing the Wireless Security Settings BELKIN Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called
90. ng connection to the internet Optional Assistance connecting other computers Service Set Identifier SSID This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect You can either use the default or change it to something unique Write down this name for future reference Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD Step 3 of 6 Naming your network OK This will be the name you will look for when connecting to your Router from wireless 45sec computers Its a good idea to change it to something unique in case there are other Belkin routers with the same name in your neighborhood 15 sec 0 5 min Network Name Belkin54g 1 min bake x 2 User Manual xample ar etwo Z F 10 sec 5 15 min Cancel _ Back Next G Wireless Router 17 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 4 Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Select your ISP from the drop down boxes If your Internet account requires a login and password you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below Click Next to continue Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 4 of 6 Internet account info Step 4 of 6 Internet account info manual entry Enter the following information needed for the connection type you chose on the last screen The Router needs a bit more information to connect to the Internet When you tell us who Your ISP prov
91. not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 10 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 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 EN 60950 1 IEC60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product 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 EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 1 IEC60950 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo 111
92. nt E instead a window appears showing the files on the CD File Edit View Favorites Tools Help double click on the icon labeled SetupAssistant exe Qe O B psh Ey Foes E 4 Ifthe Setup Assistant still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page nie and Fokier r Bda a Bonus 86 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method e E fd Share this folder CJ Manual Autorun inf EZ ico Other Places X Setup Information PS 16 x 16 1KB Icon 7 My Computer My Documents E My Network Places EZICHSOLL cll EZICHTDLL dl EZIDLL dil EZIJAPDLL dil B SetupAssistant exe EZIKORDLL dll Setup Assistant O Belkin International Inc G Wireless Router 95 Problem The Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Solution If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 Ifthe Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process there may be third 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 t
93. nt WPA PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter eight to 63 characters This network key needs to match the key you assign to your G Wireless Router or access point 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings 106 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin client card Wireless Network Card or Adapter for a business Solution 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA Network Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 5 Inthe Authentication tab select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator 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 client card 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 107 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security and am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network Solution If you are NOT using a Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card and it i
94. ntegrated 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 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 Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network KNOWING YOUR ROUTER Package Contents Belkin G Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide e Belkin Setup Assistant CD with User Manual e Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply System Requirements e 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 e Internet browser Setup Assistant Software System Requirements A PC running Windows 2000 XP or Vista or a Mac computer running Mac OS X v10 4 or v10 5 e Minimum 512MB RAM Internet browser The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status
95. o be identical on the clients that you set up Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers 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 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings 105 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Belkin client card Wireless Network Card or Adapter for a home network Solution Clients must use the same key that the G Wireless Router or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the G Wireless Router or access point the clients must also use that same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 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 client card 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK 5 Type your WPA key in the Network key box Importa
96. o disable it select Disable and click Apply Changes Auto Update Firmware Enabling ADVANCED FEATURE Allows you to automatically check the availability of firmware updates for your router More Info Auto Update Firmware Enable Disable gt O Enable Disable Clear Changes Apply Changes 86 MANUALLY CONFIGURING 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 XP or Vista 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties aa General 2 Double click on the Network and dial up connections icon Windows 2000 or the Network icon Windows XP or Vista You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection associated with your 1 p sak cag Obtain an IP address automatically network adapter and select Properties from the drop down menu ile enaar iek 2 4 Inthe Local Area Connection Properties window click Internet eae Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The following pte ack screen will appear Default gateway 64 5 If Use th
97. o 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 Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed Click the Clone button Click Apply Changes 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 and click Apply Changes to save the changes The Router s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified BELKIN Router Setup Utility LAN Setup WAN gt MAC address LAN Settings network More Info Wan Mac Address gt Clone Computer s MAC Address gt Wireless Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Some ISPs require that you clone copy the MAC address of your computers network card into the Router If you are not sure then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem before installing the Router Cloning your MAC address will not cause any problems with your 00 17 3F ef 7c ks 73
98. old the PBC button on your Router for 3 seconds or click Start PBC Then start PBC on the device you want to connect to the Router within 2 minutes 3 Manual Configuration Method For client devices without WPS manually configure the device with the following settings Router Configuration Not configured Please run Belkin Security Assistant from A A Wireless Security CD or manually configure Wireless Secur G Wireless Router 56 1 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled or Disabled 2 Personal Identification Number PIN Method In this method a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4 or 8 digit PIN to the Router After clicking Enroll you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes 3 Router PIN If an external registrar is available you may enter in the Router s PIN to the registrar Click Generate New PIN to change the PIN from the default value Click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN value 4 Push Button Configuration PBC Method PBC is an alternate method to connect to a WPS network Click the Start PBC button located on the WPS user interface page of your Router and then initiate the PBC on the client device Alternatively click the Start PBC soft button to start this process 5 Manual Configuration Method This section lists the default security settings if not using WPS The Router features WPA2 which is th
99. ome applications require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP 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 If you are using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features do not worry this Router ships with the UPnP feature enabled as default setting If you want to disable the UPnP feature simply select Disable in the UPnP Enabling Disabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change UPNP Enabling ADVANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the UPNP feature of the Router on or off If you use applications that support UPnP enabling UPnP will allow these applications to automatically configure the router More Info UPNP Enable Disable gt Enable Disable 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 Web Based Advanced User 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 t
100. omputers can be placed outside the firewall provided each computer uses a different public WAN IP Firewall gt DMZ DMZ 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 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 Apply Changes for the change to take effect More Info IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host gt 1 192 168 2 L Apply Changes Clear Changes 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 69 Setting up the Router s Dynamic DNS DDNS Update Client You must register with DynDNS org s free update service before using this feature Once you have your registration follow the directions below Firewall gt DDNS 1 Select DynDNS as the DDNS Service DDNS Dynamic DNS allows you to provide Internet users with a fixed domain name instead of an IP 2 Enter your DynDNS org user name in the User Name field address which may periodically change allowing your router and applications set up in your routers virtual
101. onnection type used 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 BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt Dynamic IP To enter your Dynamic IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info Host Name gt Host Name Aname that some Internet Service Providers require for connection to their system Change WAN MAC Address Wireless Clear changes Apply Changes Firewall 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 BELKIN LAN Setup Wireless annel and SSID Firewall Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection WAN gt MAC address 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 connected to
102. ote 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 on the left hand side of the screen You will see the following screen BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Wireless gt Wireless bridge LAN Setup Wireless Bridging or Wireless Distribution System WDS is used to connect Wireless Routers and Access Points together to extend a network ACIR WAM 1 Wireless channels must match between Router and AP 2 Security settings WEP must match between Router and AP pe 3 If MAC filtering is enabled user must be sure to add the WLAN MAC address es of the Router AP in order to allow communication with each other C Enable Wireless Bridging enabling this feature allows other Access Points to connect to this Access Point 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 atleast 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 AP1 AP2 AP3 AP4 Disable ability for Wireless CLIENTS to connect This feature should only be used when the AP is used exclusively to connect wirelessly to other APs Firewall
103. otected Access WPA WPA2 with a Pre Shared Key The key is a password in the form of a word phrase or series of letters and numbers The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols Each client must use the same key Pre Shared Key More Info Obscure PSK 1 Select WPA WPA2 Personal PSK from the Security Mode drop down box 2 Select WPA PSK for just WPA authentication or WPA2 PSK for just WPA2 authentication or you may select WPA PSK WPA2 PSK for WPA and WPA2 as the authentication type 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight 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 This pre shared key will allow users full access to your network including shared files and printers 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings depending on the type of access you want them to have Guest Access The guest pre shared key allows guest users an Internet only access to restrict them from entering your network and having access to files on your PCs Enter your pre shared key for guest access This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols Click Apply Changes to finish Wireless gt Security Security Mode WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Authentication WPA PSK WPA2 PSK En
104. ovided by your ISP Enter your host name here 4 Service IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP gateway service IP address here 5 My Internet IP 1 Get Dynamically From ISP Getting WAN IP address from ISP automatically 2 Use Static IP address Need to enter ISP information below fields My IP Address 6 My IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter the IP address here Only available when user selects Use Static IP address from IP Address Assignment above 7 My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter the subnet mask here Only available when user selects Use Static IP address from IP Address Assignment above 8 Connection ID Optional Provided by your ISP Enter the connection ID here 9 Disconnect after X minutes This 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 39 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User Australia and New Zealand Only Use this connection type for BigPond Cable and OptusNet Cable connections only BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Sta
105. pa ol Francais Deutsch Nederlands Italiano pE Pat See ASS EHS A Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this Note for Windows Users If the Setup Assistant does not start time Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on up automatically select your CD ROM drive from My Computer your computer and double click on the file named SetupAssistant to start the Setup Assistant B Insert the CD into your computer The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer s screen within 15 seconds Click on Go to run the Setup Assistant Follow the instructions there Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 B G Wireless Router 1 4 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Table of Contents SECTIONS Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Make sure that you have completed all steps on the Quick Installation Guide BELKIN Ni Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide a om 8 Before you begin we need to know your country so we can show you the correct configuration options for your area United States of America gt V have completed all Quick installation Guide steps Back Cancel Begin Select Country Confirmation Screen Select your country from the drop down box Click Begin to continue Verify that you have completed all QIG s
106. pdate View process Section_ld 4 Y Go ba Use the Internet Connection wizard to connect your computer to the Internet a z Show Related Links a ge Internet Options BELKIN g amet G PEOPLE WITI p Add G Wireless Router 92 RECOMMENDED WEB BROWSER SETTINGS Table of Contents SECTIONS 3 Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher select LAN Settings 1 Start Netscape Click on Edit then Preferences 4 Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options Automatically detect settings Use automatic 2 Inthe Preferences window click on Advanced then select configuration script and Use a proxy server Click OK Then Proxies In the Proxies window select Direct connection to click OK again in the Internet Options page the Internet Local Area Network LAN Settings i x Preferences V Appearance Fonts Configure Proxies to Access the Intemet Col a A network proxy provides additional security between your computer and the Intemet Pais can also increase peomance beteen male neta by Content Packs D Navigator D Composer D Mail and Newsgroups dress asst Poe Address BESE D Privacy and Security ETP Fort e GopherProy OOOO Y Pt HTTPProg OOOO Prt _ E Software Instalati SSL Pros E Pott e Moewai sog
107. pecify the IP address Lease Time Default Forever Specify a local Domain Name Default Belkin To make changes click LAN Settings on the LAN tab to the left 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 BELKIN Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN gt LAN settings You can make changes to the Local Area Network LAN here For changes to take effect you must press the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the screen IP Address gt 192 168 2 1 More Info Subnet Mask gt 255 255 255 JO More Info DHCP server gt on O off The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network Itis not necessary to make any changes here More Info IP Pool Starting Address gt 192 168 2 2 IP Pool Ending Address gt 192 168 2 100 Lease Time gt Forever he The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer Local Domain Name gt Belkin Optional A feature that lets you assign a name to your network More Info Crear changes Apply Changes
108. r will read Connected if your Router is set up properly BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup WAN gt The Internet WAN Tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Ineternet Service Provider The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any Internet Service Provider s system provided that you have correctly configured the Routers 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 Connection types supported Dynamic including ISPs that require a host name and ISPs that bind the connection to a specific MAC address Static IP address the Router supports a connection to an ISP which assigns a static IP address Wireless PPPoE the Router supports a dynamic connection type which requires a PPPoE login for authentication PPTP For European users ONLY The Router supports connections to European ISP s which connect via PPTP L2TP For Israel users ONLY The Router supports connections to Israel ISP s which connect via L2TP Firewall Telstra BigPond Australian users ONLY The router supports connection to Telstra BigPond 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 next to your connection
109. ration file Select a location You can name you will see the following the file anything you want or use the default name user conf Be Bs ger window Click Close sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save ee Downloaded 7 52KB in 1 sec Download to C Documents and Setti userconf Transfer rate 7 52KB Sec C Close this dialog box when download completes Save in 2 Desktop 4 my Documents re F My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents test a Desktop The configuration is now saved v Qn La My Documents 98 My Computer File name fuserconf My Network Save as type al Files G Wireless Router 76 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration 1 Click Browse A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file All configuration files end with a conf Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double a click on it Then click on the Restore button on the Restore Utilities gt Restore previous saved settings previous saved settings page This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Choose file Browse Look in Desktop gt
110. s in the chart 7 If not already selected select Obtain IP address automatically in 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 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 set up to connect to the Internet TCP IP Properties Bindings Advanced Netblos DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer IF your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below C Specify an IP address Sunete EE IP Address IV Detect connection to network media 88 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to v9 x In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router you will need to change your Mac computer s TCP IP settings to DHCP 1 Pull down the Apple menu Select Control Panels and select TCP IP 2 You will see the TCP IP control panel Select Ethernet Built In or Ethernet in the Connect via drop down menu 1 Oo TCP IP B Connect wia Ethernet a 1 2 Setup i Configure Manually z Next to Configure 2
111. s a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not use CO For a home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Authentication Select TKIP or AES under Data Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight 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 In Access Point AP mode the Router will need to be configured with an ears ee IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you a 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 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 Set your IP settings to match your network Click Apply Changes Connect a cable from the Modem port on the Router to your existing network 60 The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface again type the IP address you specified into your browser s navigation bar You can set the encryption settings MAC address filtering SSID and ch
112. s associated with WPS Enable WPS through the user interface shown below Enter the client s PIN into the Router s internal registrar accessed through this user interface The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Wireless gt Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enabled Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is the industry standard method to simplify the security setup and management of Wi Fi networks You now can easily setup and connect to a WPA enabled 802 11 network with WPS certified devices using either Personal Information Number PIN method or Push Button Configuration PBC method Legacy devices without WPS can be added to the network using the traditional manual configuration method Apply Changes 1 Personal Information Number PIN Method Enter the PIN from the client device and click Enroll Then start WPS on the client device from its wireless utility or WPS application within 2 minutes Enter Client Device PIN Enroll If an external Registrar is available you can also enter Routers PIN atthe external Registrar To change Routers PIN click Generate New PIN Or click Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN to factory default Generate New PIN Restore Default PIN Router PIN 21995903 2 Push Button Configuration PBC Method Push and h
113. s not equipped with WPA enabled software a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 009d8425 ce2b 47a4 abec 274845dc9e91 amp displaylang 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 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Enabling WPA PSK 1 In systems running Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 2 Right click on the Wireless Networks tab The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is checked 3 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the client card properties screen 4 Fora home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Administration 5 Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the G Wireless Router or access point that you set up 6 Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This
114. security on a Belkin client card Wireless Network Card or Adapter Solution The client card must use the same key as the G 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 Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 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 client card 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Data Encryption select WEP 5 Ensure the 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 network administrator if this box needs to be checked 6 Type your WEP key in the Network key box Important A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 7 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your G Wireless Router or access point For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 128 bit key 7
115. sks 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 Connect your Router 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 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 Modem Connect a new network cable not included from the back of the computer to one of the wired computer ports labeled 1 4 Note It does not matter which numbered port you choose Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem 26 1 6 Before plugging the power cord into the
116. teps by checking the box to the right of the arrow Click Next to continue G Wireless Router 1 5 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 4 Progress Screen 2 1 Checking Settings Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer s network settings setup has been completed and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN SetupcD 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 5 sec 2 Verifying hardware connections 15sec gt Step 1 of 6 Checking settings on computer and Router 3 Naming your network 15 sec 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed 0 5min Checking for connection to Router ser Mami 5 Configuring the Router 1 min User Manual 6 Checking connection to the internet 10 sec re L Optional Assistance connecting other computers 5 15 min G Wireless Router 1 6 CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER 2 2 Verifying Hardware Connections 2 3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or BELKIN Setup CD w 1 Checking settings on computer and Router 2 Verifying hardware connections 3 Naming your network 4 Requesting your Internet account info if needed 5 Configuring the Router User Manual 6 Checki
117. ter callEverywhere PureAV Files Interconnects Filename Size Power q FSD7234 4 106 6 k RemoteTy b SPUR CE 1 83M Apple Accessories For iPod G Wireless Router 80 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 make it easy to locate the file When you have selected the location click Save Choose file Look in IE Desktop ex FE my Documents My Computer my Network Places FS Adobe Reader 7 0 test E F5D7234 4_ v1 00 01 My Network File name F50 7234 4 v1 00 01 Places Files of type J bin Document Cancel 7 7 3 When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close The download of the firmware is complete To update the firmware follow the next steps in Updating the Router s Firmware Download complete Download Complete Saved Downloaded 16 0 KB in 1 sec Download to C Documents and Setting F5D7234 4_v1 00 01 bin Transfer rate 16 0 KB Sec C Close this dialog box when download completes ax 81 G Wireless Router USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Table of Contents SECTIONS Upda
118. ter The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting 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 ADVANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to make changes to your Routers settings from anywhere on the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info oO Any IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely manage the router gt Remote Access Port gt 8080 85 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 S
119. the modem before installing the Router Cloning your MAC address will not cause any problems with your network More Info Wan Mac Address gt 0O 17 3f lef l 7e 73 Clone Computer s MAC Address gt Clone Clear changes Apply Changes G Wireless Router 34 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 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read Connected if your Router is set up properly 1 IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your IP address here BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt Static IP 2 Subnet Mask LAN Settings To enter your Static IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info IP Address gt Provided by your ISP Enter your subnet mask here Subnet Mask gt 3 ISP Gateway Address arenes Provided by your ISP Enter the ISP gateway address here Click here to enter your DNS Se
120. ther 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 Wireless Channel gt SSID gt Wireless Mode gt Broadcast SSID gt Protected Mode gt QoS Configuration 802 11e QoS gt Auto OCOD m Wh O on Auto af Current 1 g re Info More Info More Info O c 49 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
121. ting the Router s Firmware 1 Inthe Firmware Update page click Browse A window will open 2 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded Select the file by that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file double clicking on the file name Utilities gt Firmware update Choose file From time to time Belkin may release new versions of the Routers firmware Firmware updates contain ae improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there is a new Look in Desktop Q B E gt lE firmware update available for this Router gt my Documents NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here to go to 2 3 My Computer the Save Backup current settings page My Recent my Network Places Documents test Firmware Version F5D7234 4_US_1 00 00 FSD7234 4v1_1 00 01 Check For New Firmware Version gt Update Firmware gt Browse File name F50 7234 4v1_1 00 01 Files of type fan Files 7 G Wireless Router 82 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 6 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name 5 You will see one more message This message tells you that the of the firmware file you just selected Click Update 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
122. to the settings of the Router 4 Login Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router this button will change to read Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you are logged into the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes you can log out of the Router by clicking the Logout button For more information about logging into the Router see the section called Logging into the Router 5 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 31 6 LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network LAN side of the Router Changes can be made to the settings by clicking 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 7 Features Shows the status of the Router s 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 8 Shows the settings of the Internet WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet Changes to any of these settin
123. to transfer the to continue network key to each of your wireless computers Click on Transfer Key if you have a USB flash drive Follow the on screen instructions or click on Print to print the information Manually enter it to each wireless computer Then click Next to continue Version 1 1 0 Version 1 1 0 BELKIN Setup CD BELKIN Setup CD Step 3 of 7 Creating a Network Key Step 6 of 7 Transferring the key to your wireless computers You will now need to transfer the key to your wireless computers or devices This can be done easily with a thumb drive also known as a flash drive If you do not have one print or write the information shown below and then manually enter it into each wireless computer Instructions for connecting are included in the printouts The key functions like a password except that once itis entered into your other wireless computers it stays there Those computers will always have access to your network unless you change the key on the Router For a secure key we suggest an easy to remember phrase with space some punctuation and some words that you can t find in a dictionary For example My favorite pet is Rex or Pop s place of birth is Warner Springs The phrase can be between 8 and 63 characters User Manual long User Manual Network Key 12345678 Network Key PSK jo fosase7a8 i SS COSS i Cancel Back Next Cancel Back Next G Wireless Router 24
124. ttings Clear changes _ Apply Changes Wireless G Wireless Router 35 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn t require a modem you may also use PPPoE BELKIN Router Setup Utility Your connection type is PPPoE if Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection 1 LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt PPPoE User Name gt Password gt Retype Password gt Wireless Service Name Optional gt My Internet IP gt My IP Address gt MTU 500 1500 gt Firewall setting than 1454 More Info E Disconnect after 5 More Info To enter your PPPoE settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info 2 3 Get Dynamically From ISP v 1454 Do not make changes to the MTU setting unless your ISP specifically requires a different minutes of no activity Clear Changes __Apply Changes Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet or You have to double click on a
125. tus No Connection LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type gt Telstra Bigpond OptusNet Cable Use this option for Bigpond Cable and OptusNet Cable connections only IMPORTANT Clicking Apply Changes will reboot the router Once the router has rebooted you will need to do the following 1 Unplug the power cable from both the Cable Modem and the Belkin Router 2 Reconnect the power cable to the Cable Modem wait until all the lights on the modem have stopped flashing 3 Reconnect the power cable to the Belkin Router To confirm you are successfully connected to the Internet open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer Firefox and Safari and ensure that you can browse web pages Clear Changes Apply Changes Clicking Apply Changes will reboot the Router Once the Router has rebooted you will need to do the following 1 Unplug the power cable from both the cable modem and the Belkin Router 2 Reconnect the power cable to the cable modem and wait until all the lights on the modem have stopped flashing 3 Reconnect the power cable to the Belkin Router To confirm you are successfully connected to the Internet open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari and ensure that you can browse web pages G Wireless Router 40 ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP Israel Only Some ISPs require
126. type and then clicking Next BELKIN Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup WAN gt Connection Type o kg Select your connection type Dynamic A 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 O Static A 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 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 O PPTP European Countries Only This type of connection is most common in European countries If your ISP has specifically told you that you use PPTP and has supplied you with the proper PPTP information then use this option Firewall L2TP Israel Only This type of connection is most common in Israel If your ISP has specifically told you that you use L2TP and has supplied you with the proper L2TP information then use this option Telstra Bigpond OptusNet Cable Use this option for Bigpond Cable and OptusNet Cable connections only Wireless Char Next gt G Wireless Router ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common c
127. urning 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 2 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 correctly 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 Modem on the back of the Router 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer then rerunning the Setup Assistant If the Setup Assistant is still unable to find the Router reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps 96 Problem The Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet please check the following items 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assist
128. use it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use 112 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have 10 How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how
129. y Integrity Protocol TKIP and AES for encryption For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA please visit our website at www belkin com networking 52 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 S MyPassword vy G Wireless USB Network Adapter Network key MyPassword Network key MyPassword gt G Wireless Router G Wireless USB Network Adapter Q Network key WRONG Password O G Wireless USB Network Adapter The Wireless G Desktop Card cannot access the network because it is using a different network key than the network key that is configured on the G Wireless Router Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination 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 make 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 Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or
130. your home or office The example on the next page illustrates the 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 two wireless coverage areas Wireless Bridge Link Main Router Secondary AP J P v v 4 A A A 7 Wired Wireless Wireless Computers Computer Computer Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Bridging an Access Point to your Router allows you to add a 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 Wireless Bridge Link Secondary AP Secondary Switch Main Router J P i i y Y amp IAR AR ey ay ay Wired Wireless Wired Computers Computer Computer G Wireless Router 62 USING THE WEB BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Setting Up a Bridge Between your 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 2 t
131. z Polish pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC PtlPortugu s Belkin Ltd declara que este F5D7234 4 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras FOR USE IN C gt C D D C CED Portuguese disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE AT AV CAT T MD CNL GK GD USlovensko I Belkin Ltd izjavlja da je ta F5D7234 4 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi NoD CH EA RO CTRD Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES NoD BG CRO CIR OPERATES ON CHANNELS 1 13 Ek Slovensky Belkin Ltd t mto vyhlasuje e F5D7234 4 sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n Slovak ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Restricted Use in Certain Countries Glass 2 Equipment G Wireless Router 1 1 4 Free Tech Support National call rates may apply www belkin com You can find additional support information on our website www belkin com through the tech support area If you want to contact technical support by phone please call the number you need from this list AUSTRIA BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY LUXEMBOURG NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM OTHER COUNTRIES 0820 200766 07 07 00 073 239 000 406 701 22 403 00800 22 35 54 60 08 25 54 00 26 0180 500 57 09 00800 44 14

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