Belkin Router F5D7231-4 User Manual

							
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Table  of  Contents
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1  Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Benefits  of  a  Home  Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advantages  of  a  Wireless  Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Placement  of  your  Router  for  Optimal  Performance   . . . . . . .
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2  Product Overview   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product  Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3  Knowing your Router   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Package  Contents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System  Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Easy  Install  Wizard  Software  System  Requirements . . . . . . .
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4  Connecting and Configuring your Router   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5  Alternate Setup Method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6  Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface    . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing  LAN  Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Viewing  the  DHCP  Client  List  Page   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
Configuring  the  Wireless  Network  Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
Securing  your  Wi-Fi  Network   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WEP  Setup      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
WPA  Setup   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
WPA2  Setup      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using  the  Access  Point  Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Configuring  the  Firewall      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    70
Setting  MAC  Address  Filtering    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   73
Enabling  the  DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    74
Utilities  Tab   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    76
Restarting  the  Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    77
Updating  the  Firmware   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    82
7  Manually Configuring Network Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
8  Recommended Web Browser Settings    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
9  Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
10 Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus 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
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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  family
•  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  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  Easy  Installation  Wizard  makes  
setup  simple
•    Flexibility
 –  set  up  and  access  printers,  computers,  and  other 
networking  devices  from  anywhere  in  your  home 
•    Easy  expansion
 –  the  wide  range  of  Belkin  networking  products 
let  you  expand  your  network  to  include  devices  such  as  printers 
and  gaming  consoles
•    No  cabling  required
 –  you  can  spare  the  expense  and  hassle  of 
retrofitting  Ethernet  cabling  throughout  the  home  or  office
•    Widespread  industry  acceptance
 –  choose  from  a  wide  range 
of  interoperable  networking  products
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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  decrease.  Factors  that  can  weaken  signals  simply  by  getting 
in  the  way  of  your  network’s  radio  waves  are  metal  appliances  or 
obstructions,  and  walls.
If  you  have  concerns  about  your  network’s  performance  that  might  be 
related  to  range  or  obstruction  factors,  try  moving  the  computer  to  a 
position  between  five  and  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 
R outer’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  the 
R outer   on  an  upper  floor.
  •   Try  not  to  place  the 
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2.   Avoid Obstacles and Interference 
Avoid  placing  your R outer   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  office  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 
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• 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.  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  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  commercial  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 
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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 the list below*.
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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  Belkin  Wireless  G  Plus  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
®  X  v10.x,  AppleTalk®,  Linux®,  Windows®  98,  Me,  NT®,  2000, 
and  XP,  and  others.  All  that  is  needed  is  an  Internet  browser  and 
a  network  adapter  that  supports  TCP/IP  (the  standard  language  of 
the  Internet).
 
Front-Panel LED Display 
Lighted  LEDs  on  the  front  of  the  Router  indicate  which  functions 
are  in  operation.  You’ll  know  at-a-glance  whether  your  Router  is 
connected  to  the  Internet.  This  feature  eliminates  the  need  for 
advanced  software  and  status-monitoring  procedures.
Web-Based Advanced User Interface 
You  can  set  up  the  Router’s  advanced  functions  easily  through  your 
web  browser,  without  having  to  install  additional  software  onto  the 
computer.  There  are  no  disks  to  install  or  keep  track  of  and,  best 
of  all,  you  can  make  changes  and  perform  setup  functions  from  any 
computer  on  the  network  quickly  and  easily.
NAT IP Address Sharing 
Your  Router  employs  Network  Address  Translation  (NAT)  to  share  the 
single  IP  address  assigned  to  you  by  your  Internet  Service  Provider 
while  saving  the  cost  of  adding  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, 
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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch 
The  Router  has  a  built-in,  4-port  network  switch  to  allow  your  wired 
computers  to  share  printers,  data  and  MP3  files,  digital  photos, 
and  much  more.  The  switch  features  automatic  detection  so  it  will 
adjust  to  the  speed  of  connected  devices.  The  switch  will  transfer 
data  between  computers  and  the  Internet  simultaneously  without 
interrupting  or  consuming  resources.
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility 
UPnP  (Universal  Plug-and-Play)  is  a  technology  that  offers  seamless 
operation  of  voice  messaging,  video  messaging,  games,  and  other 
applications  that  are  UPnP-compliant.
Support for VPN Pass-Through 
If  you  connect  to  your  office  network  from  home  using  a  VPN 
connection,  your  Router  will  allow  your  VPN-equipped  computer  to 
pass  through  the  Router  and  to  your  office  network.
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 
Built-In  Dynamic  Host  Configuration  Protocol  (DHCP)  on-board  makes 
for  the  easiest  possible  connection  of  a  network.  The  DHCP  server 
will  assign  IP  addresses  to  each  computer  automatically  so  there  is 
no  need  for  a  complicated  networking  setup.
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  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:
  Easy  Install  Wizard  software  is  compatible  with  Windows 
98SE,  Me,  2000,  XP,  and  Mac  OS  X.  If  you  are  using  another 
operating  system,  the  Wireless  G  Plus  Router  can  be  set  up  using  the 
Alternate  Setup  Method  described  in  this  User  Manual  (see  page  26)
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G Plus Mode* 
G  Plus  Mode,  a  54g  performance  enhancement,  provides  the 
fastest  wireless  connectivity  for  802.11g-capable  networks  in 
real-world  environments.  It  is  designed  for  home  networks  that 
require  additional  bandwidth  for  applications  such  as  sharing  digital 
pictures.  G  Plus  makes  802.11g  WLANs  more  efficient  without 
affecting  the  performance  of  neighboring  networks,  and  is  compatible 
at  high  speeds  with  leading  brands.
*When  operating  in  125  G  Plus  Mode,  this  Wi-Fi  device  achieves 
an  actual  throughput  of  up  to  34.1Mbps,  which  is  the  equivalent 
throughput  of  a  system  following  802.11g  protocol  and  operating  at  a 
signaling  rate  of  125Mbps.  Actual  throughput  will  vary  depending  on 
environmental,  operational,  and  other  factors.
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 
802.11g  is  an  exciting  new  wireless  technology  that  achieves  data 
rates  up  to  54Mbps,  nearly  five  times  faster  than  802.11b.
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.