Belkin Router F5D5231-4 User Manual

(2) LAN Port Status LEDs 
These  LEDs  are  labeled  1–4  and  correspond  to  the  numbered  ports 
on  the  rear  of  the  Router.  When  a  computer  is  properly  connected 
to  one  of  the  LAN  ports  on  the  rear  of  the  Router,  the  LED  will  turn 
ON.  GREEN  means  a  10Base-T  device  is  connected,  AMBER  means 
a  100Base-TX  device  is  connected.  The  LED  will  blink  rapidly  when 
information  is  being  sent  over  the  port.
OFFNo  device  is  linked  to  the  port
Green...

Rear Panel
(5) Reset Button
The  reset  button  is  used  in  the  rare  event  that  the  Router  functions 
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. Using  the  Reset  Button  to  Reset  the  Router 
Push  and  release...

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
•   Belkin  4-Port  Router
•   Quick  Installation  Guide
•   Belkin  Easy  Install  Wizard  Software  CD
•   Belkin  RJ45  Ethernet  Networking  Cable 
•   Power  Supply
•   User  Manual
Modem Requirements
Your  cable  or  DSL  modem  must  be  equipped  with  an  RJ45  Ethernet 
port.  Many  modems  have  both  an  RJ45  Ethernet  port  and  a  USB 
connection.  If  you  have  a  modem  with  both  Ethernet  and  USB,  and 
are  using...

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Connecting  and  Configuring  your  Router

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Connecting  and  Configuring  your  Router

Step 1    Run the Easy Install Wizard software
1.1 Shut  down  any  programs  that  are  running  on  your  computer  at 
this  time.
1.2 DO  NOT  CONNECT  THE  ROUTER  AT  THIS  TIME. Make  sure 
you  have  the  following  items  at  the  computer  that  is  now  directly 
connected  to  the  cable  or  DSL  modem. 
•   Belkin  4-Port  Router
•   Quick  Installation  Guide
•   Belkin  Easy  Install  Wizard...

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  Welcome Screen After  you  insert  the  CD  into  your  CD-
ROM  drive,  the  Wizard’s  welcome 
screen  will  appear.  Make  sure  you 
have  not  connected  the  Router  at 
this  point.  If  you  have  connected 
your  Router,  please  reconnect  your 
computer  directly  to  the  modem. 
Click  “Next”  when  you  are  ready  to 
move  on.
  Progress Screen Easy  Install  will  show  you  a  progress 
screen  each...

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Connecting  and  Configuring  your  Router

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Connecting  and  Configuring  your  Router

Step 2     Connect the Router to your modem and computer
The  Wizard  will  walk  you  through  connecting  your  Router  to  your 
computer  and  modem.  Follow  the  steps  on  the  screen  using  the 
pictures  as  a  guide.
2.1 This  step  instructs  you  to  locate 
the  cable  connected  between 
your  modem  and  the  networking 
port  on  your  computer.  Unplug 
this  cable  from  the  computer  and...

Step 3     Check the  connection
3.1  Once  you  have  completed 
connecting  the  Router,  the  Wizard 
will  check  the  connection  to  the 
Router,  then  go  on  to  determine 
what  type  of  Internet  connection 
you  have.
3.2 User Name and Password Needed
 If  you  have  a  connection  type 
that  requires  a  user  name  and  a 
password,  the  Wizard  will  ask  you 
to  type  in  your  user  name  and 
password.  If  your  connection  type 
does  not  require  a  user  name  and 
password,...

Step 4     Configure the Router
The  Wizard  will  now  transfer  all  of  the  configuration  information  to  the 
Router.  This  will  take  approximately  one  minute.  During  this  time,  do 
not  turn  off  the  Router  or  computer.  The  Router  will  restart  itself  at  the 
end  of  this  step.
4.1 Checking the Internet The  Wizard  will  now  check  for  an 
Internet  connection.  This  can  take 
a  few  minutes.  The  Wizard  may  not 
detect  a  connection  right  away.  If 
not,  it...

The  Advanced  User  Interface  is  a  web-based  tool  that  you  can  use 
to  set  up  the  Router  if  you  don’t  want  to  use  the  Easy  Install  Wizard. 
You  can  also  manage  advanced  functions  of  the  Router.  From  the 
Advanced  User  Interface,  you  can  perform  the  following  tasks:
•  View  the  Router’s  current  settings  and  status.
•  Configure  the  Router  to  connect  to  your  ISP  with  the  settings  that they  provided  to  you.
•  Change  the  current  network...

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Alternate  Setup  Method

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Alternate  Setup  Method

1.5 Turn  your  cable  or  DSL  modem  on  by  reconnecting  the  power 
supply  to  the  modem.
1.6  Before  plugging  the  power  cord  into  the  Router,  plug  the  cord into  the  wall,  then  plug  the  cord  into  the  Router’s  power  jack.
1.7 Verify  that  your  modem  is  connected  to  the  Router  by  checking 
the  lights  on  the  front  of  the  Router.  The  green  light  labeled 
“Modem”  should  be  ON  if  your  modem  is...