Belkin Router F5D8231-4 User Manual

							
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection 
Type to Dynamic IP 
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found 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.
1.  Host Name 
This  space  is  provided  to  enter  a  host  name  that  needs  to  be 
visible  to  your  ISP.  Enter  your  host  name  here  and  click  “Apply 
Changes” 
(3).  If  your  ISP  did  not  assign  you  a  host  name,  or  you 
are  not  sure,  leave  this  blank.
2.   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.
 
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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” 
(5).  After  you  apply  the  changes,  the  Internet  Status 
indicator  will  read  “connection  OK”  if  your  Router  is  set  up  properly.
1.  IP Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  IP  address  here.
2.   Subnet Mask 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  subnet  mask  here.
3.  ISP Gateway Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  the  ISP  gateway  address  here.
4.   My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address 
If  your  ISP  assigns  you  more  than  one  static  IP  address,  your 
Router  is  capable  of  handling  up  to  five  static  WAN  IP  addresses. 
Select  “My  ISP  provides  more  than  one  static  IP  address”  and 
enter  your  additional  addresses.
 
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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.
Your  connection  type  is  PPPoE  if:
1)    Your  ISP  gave  you  a  user  name  and  password,  which  is  required 
to  connect  to  the  Internet.
2)    Your  ISP  gave  you  software  such  as  WinPOET  or  Enternet300 
that  you  use  to  connect  to  the  Internet.
3)    You  have  to  double-click  on  a  desktop  icon  other  than  your 
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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  retype  it  into  the  “Retype  Password” 
box  to  confirm  it.
3.  Service Name 
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.   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.
5.  Disconnect after X... 
The  “Disconnect”  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.
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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  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  provided 
by  your  ISP  in  the  space  provided.  When  you  have  finished,  click 
“Apply  Changes” 
(9).  After  you  apply  the  changes,  the  Internet  Status 
indicator  will  read  “connection  OK”  if  your  Router  is  set  up  properly.
 
1.   PPTP Account 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  PPTP  account  name  here.
2.  PPTP Password 
Type  in  your  password  and  retype  it  into  the  “Retype  Password” 
box  to  confirm  it.
3.  Host Name 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  host  name  here.
4.   Service IP Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  service  IP  address  here.
5.  My IP Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  the  IP  address  here.
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6.  My Subnet Mask 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  the  IP  address  here.
7.   Connection ID (optional) 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  If  your  ISP  did  not  give  you  a  connection 
ID,  leave  this  blank.
8.  Disconnect after X.... 
The  “Disconnect”  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 
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Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User 
[Australia  Only].  Your  user  name  and  password  are  provided  to  you  by 
Telstra  BigPond.  Enter  this  information  below.  Choosing  your  state 
from  the  drop-down  menu 
(1)  will  automatically  fill  in  your  login  server 
IP  address.  If  your  login  server  address  is  different  than  one  provided 
here,  you  may  manually  enter  the  login  server  IP  address  by  placing  a 
check  in  the  box  next  to  “User  decide  login  server  manually” 
(4)  and 
type  in  the  address  next  to  “Login  Server” 
(5).  When  you  have  entered 
all  of  your  information,  click  “Apply  Changes” 
(6).  After  you  apply  the 
changes,  the  Internet  Status  indicator  will  read  “connection  OK”  if 
your  Router  is  set  up  properly.
1.  Select your State 
Select  your  state  from  the  drop-down  menu (1).  The  “Login 
Server”  box  will  automatically  be  filled  in  with  an  IP  address. 
If  for  some  reason  this  address  does  not  match  the  address 
that  Telstra  has  given,  you  can  manually  enter  the  login  server 
address.  See  “User  decide  login  server  manually” 
(4).
2.  User Name 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Type  in  your  user  name  here.
3.   Password 
Type  in  your  password  and  retype  it  into  the  “Retype  Password” 
box  to  confirm  it.
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4.   User Decide Login Server Manually 
If  your  login  server  IP  address  is  not  available  in  the  “Select  Your 
State”  drop-down  menu 
(1),  you  may  manually  enter  the  login 
server  IP  address  by  placing  a  check  in  the  box  next  to  “User 
decide  login  server  manually”  and  type  in  the  address  next  to 
“Login  Server” 
(5).
Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings 
A  “Domain  Name  Server”  is  a  server  located  on  the  Internet  that 
translates  Universal  Resource  Locaters  (URLs)  like  “www.belkin.com”
 
to  IP  addresses.  Many  Internet  Service  Providers  (ISPs)  do  not  require 
you  to  enter  this  information  into  the  Router.  The  “Automatic  from
 
ISP”  box 
(1)  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  “Automatic  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” 
(2)  to  save 
the  settings.
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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  (ISP)  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  to  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 
(1).  Click  “Apply  Changes” (3). 
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 
(2)  and  click  “Apply  Changes” (3)  to 
save  the  changes.  The  Router’s  WAN  MAC  address  will  now  be  changed 
to  the  MAC  address  you  specified.
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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  tab 
(1)  will  take  you  to  the  LAN  tab’s 
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” 
(2)  or  to  view  the  list  of  connected  computers,  click  on 
“DHCP  client  list” 
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