Belkin Router F5D8235-4 User Manual
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9N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12456789103 KN o WIN g yo UR Ro UTeR g� Router/Power status When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up . During this time, the “router” icon blinks . When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use . OffRouter is off Blinking BlueRouter is booting up Solid BlueRouter is on and ready H� Wireless s tatus OffWireless is off Solid BlueWireless is on I� Modem status This icon lights in blue to indicate that your Router is connected properly to the modem . It turns amber when a problem is detected . OffRouter is NOT connected to modem Solid BlueRouter is connected to modem and functioning properly Blinking AmberProblem with modem J� 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 monitoring the status of your Router’s connection . OffRouter is NOT connected to the Internet Blinking BlueRouter is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid BlueRouter is connected to the Internet Blinking AmberProblem with connecting to the Internet
10N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12456789103 KN o WIN g yo UR Ro UTeR K � Connections to Wired Computers Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable . The ports are labeled 1 through 4 . l� U sb Port Plug in your USB storage device here . M� Connection to Modem This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem . Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port . Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may not work properly . N� Reset button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function 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 . i� Resetting the Router Push and release the “Reset” button . The lights on the Router will momentarily flash . The “Power/Ready” light will begin to blink . When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete . ii� Restoring the f actory defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release it . The lights on the Router will momentarily flash . The “Power/Ready” light will begin to blink . When the “Power/Ready” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete . o� Power Jack – black Connect the included 12V/1 .5A DC power supply to this jack . (K) (L) (M) (N) (O)
11N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents1235678910 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR 4 Verify the contents of your box � y ou should have the following: • Belkin N+ Wireless Router • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply • Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD • User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD • Network Status Display Guide • Wireless Security Setup Guide 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 the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure . If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it . Ethernet USB setup assistant Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task . You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes . The Setup Assistant requires that your computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation . If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual to configure your Router . Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10 .x, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual .
12N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR s tep 1: Hardware Connections 1� Find the cable connecting your modem and computer* . Unplug it from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the Belkin Router . 2� Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray port on the Router . Plug the other end into a network (Ethernet) port on your computer . 3� Plug the power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port on the Belkin Router . As the Router wakes up, lights will come on; recheck your connections if the “Wired” and “Router” lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds . 4� Rotate the antennas up . 5� Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer . The Setup Wizard should appear automatically . If it doesn’t, open the CD in My Computer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac OS X) and double-click the “Router Setup” icon . *If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the modem and old router . Disconnect it from the old router and plug it into the yellow por t on the new router . LAN W AN2 3 3 3 11 4
13N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR Note for Windows Users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the Setup Assistant . s tep 2: s et Up the Router – Run the s etup assistant s oftware a � Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time . Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer . b� Insert the CD into your computer . The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer’s screen within 15 seconds . Click on “Go” to run the Setup Assistant . Follow the instructions there . IMPoRT aNT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B .
14N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR Confirmation s creen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow . Click “Next” to continue . select Country Select your country from the drop-down box . Click “Begin” to continue .
15N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR 1�1 Checking s ettings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet . Progress s creen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed .
16N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR 1�3 Naming your Wireless Network The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) . This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect . You can either use the default or change it to something unique . Write down this name for future reference . Click “Next” to continue . 1�2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection .
17N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR 1�5 Configuring the Router The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to the Router and restarting it . Wait for the on-screen instructions . Note: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the Router is rebooting . Doing so will render your Router inoperable . 1�4 Requesting Internet a ccount Info (if needed) If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below . Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes .
18N+ Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12356789104 CoNNeCTIN g aNd Co NfIg URIN g yoUR Ro UTeR 1�6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done . The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet� Congratulations You have finished installing your new Belkin Router . You will see the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the Internet . You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any website . You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next” . If you decide to add computers to your Router later, select “Exit the Assistant” and then click “Next” .