Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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f� Modem  status   
This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected 
properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.
OFF Router is NOT connected to 
modem
Solid Blue Router is connected to modem 
and functioning properly
Blinking Amber Problem with modem
g�  Internet s tatus  
  
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the 
Internet. When the light is off, the Router...

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H � Connections to Wired Computers    –  gray   
 
Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These 
ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for 
standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 
through 4. 
I�  Connection to Modem  
 –  yellow  
This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable 
that was provided with the modem to connect...

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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
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...

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[2]   Remove the power cord from   
  your DSL or cable modem. Connect the modem to the Router’s “modem” 
port with an Ethernet cable. ( Your computer 
might be plugged into the modem already.) Connect your computer to the Router with 
another Ethernet cable (temporarily, if need be).
[1] 
 Make sure your DSL or cable line  
  is plugged into your modem. Put the Router next to your DSL or...

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Setup CD
[3]  Plug in your modem and make sure it turns  
  on. If your modem is already on, unplug it,  
  wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. Plug the Router’s power supply into the Router 
and a power outlet.
Put the CD into your computer. If the Setup 
Assistant doesn’t run automatically, browse the 
CD, find the Setup Assistant icon, and run it.
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oRT aNT: Run the s etup assistant...

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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. 

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s elect Country 
Select your country from the drop-down box. Click “Begin” to continue.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. 

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2�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.  

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2�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. 
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�2 Verifying Hardware...

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If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be 
prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Click “Next” 
to  continue.
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�4 Requesting Internet a ccount Info (if needed)
Select your ISP from the drop-down boxes.