Belkin Router F5D5231-4 User Manual

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4-Port Router
Share your broadband Internet connection
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Table  of  Contents
1  Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Advantages of a Wired Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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2  Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Prod uct Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Table  of  Contents
WAN Ping Blocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Utilities Tab   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restarting the Router   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restoring Factory Default Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Saving a Current Configuration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
Benefits of a Home Network
Creating  a  home  network  is  easy  and  very  practical  if  you  have  more 
than  one  computer.  Networking  lets  you  share  resources,  such  as 
printers  and  hard  drives  that,  in  the  past,  could  be  used  ONLY  by  the 
computer  directly  connected  to  them.
Belkin home networking lets you easily enjoy these additional advantages:
•   Share  one  high-speed  Internet  connection  among  all  the computers  in  your  home
•   Share...

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Advantages  of  a  Wired  Network 
•     Low  cost  –  on  average,  wired  networking  devices  are  less 
expensive  than  wireless  networking  devices
•    Faster  speeds  –  common  speed  is  100Mbps  with  recent 
technology  providing  up  to  1000Mbps
•    Better  range   – wired  Ethernet  technology  provides  distance  of 
up  to  328  ft.  (without  a  repeater),  while  wireless  range  is  typically 
150  to  200  ft.
•    Existing  wired...

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Product Features
In  minutes  you  will  be  able  to  share  your  Internet  connection  and 
network  your  computers.  The  following  is  a  list  of  features  that  make 
your  new  4-Port  Router  an  ideal  solution  for  your  home  or  small  office 
network.
Easy Install Wizard
The  Easy  Install  Wizard  takes  the  guesswork  out  of  setting  up  your 
Router.  This  automatic  software  determines  your  network  settings  for 
you  and  sets  up  the  Router...

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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,...

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Package Contents
•   Belkin  4-Port  Router
•   Quick  Installation  Guide
•   Belkin  Easy  Install  Wizard  Software  CD
•   Belkin  RJ45  Ethernet  Networking  Cable
•   Power  Supply
•   User  Manual 

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System Requirements
•   Broadband  Internet  connection  such  as  a  cable  or  DSL  modem  with  RJ45  (Ethernet)  connection
•   At  least  one  computer  with  an  installed  network  interface  adapter
•    TCP/IP  networking  protocol  installed  on  each  computer
•   RJ45  Ethernet  networking  cable
•   Internet  browser
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements
•   A  PC  running  Windows  98SE,  Me,  2000,  or  XP,  or  a...

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The  Router  has  been  designed  to  be  placed  on  a  desktop  vertically. 
All  of  the  cables  exit  from  the  rear  of  the  Router  for  better 
organization  and  utility.  The  LED  indicators  are  easily  visible  on  the 
front  of  the  Router  to  provide  you  with  information  about  network 
activity  and  status.
Front Panel
(1) Power/Ready LED
When  you  power  ON  or  restart  the  Router,  the  Power/Ready  LED 
blinks.  When  the...