Belkin Router F5D7234-4user Manual

Wireless G Router
User Manual
 8820-00118 Rev. A01        F5D7234-4  

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Securing your Wi-Fi Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
  WEP Setup   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . 52
  Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
  WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . 55
  Setting WPA / WPA2 . . . ....

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G 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. 
advantages of a Wireless...

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•	 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 the 
Router on an upper floor.
•	 Try not to place the...

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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...

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5� s ecure Connections, VP ns, 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...

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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 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, Linux®, Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, and others. All that is...

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s upport 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 d ynamic 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...

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Package Contents
•	 Belkin G Wireless Router
•	 Quick Installation Guide
•	 Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD with User Manual
•	 Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
•	 Power Supply
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
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a � Internet  status 
This unique icon 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 amber, the Router is attempting 
to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid blue, the Router is 
connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” 
feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in...