Belkin Router F5D8633-4 User Manual

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Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router
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3.4   Verifying  the  Connection 
If  all  your  wireless  computers  are 
able  to  connect  to  the  Router, 
click  “Next”.  If  you  are  having 
trouble,  select  “I  had  problem 
with  at  least  one  computer”  and 
click  “Next”.  Then,  follow  on-
screen  instructions.
Congratulations 
Once  you  have  verified  that  your 
wireless  computers  are  properly 
connected,  your  wireless  network  is 
set...

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Step 1     Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
See  the  QIG  or  Step  1:  Hardware  Connections  from  the  previous 
section.
Step 2     Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server
See  the  section  in  this  User  Manual  called  “Manually  Configuring 
Network  Settings”  for  directions.
Step 3     Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using  your  Internet  browser,  you  can...

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Logging into the Router
You  will  see  the  Router’s  home  page  in  your  browser  window.  The 
home  page  is  visible  to  any  user  who  wants  to  see  it.  To  make  any 
changes  to  the  Router’s  settings,  you  have  to  log  in.  Clicking  the 
“Login”  button  or  clicking  on  any  one  of  the  links  on  the  home  page 
will  take  you  to  the  login  screen.  The  Router  ships  with  no  password 
entered.  In...

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1.  Quick-Navigation Links 
You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking 
directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and 
grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on 
the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s 
function.
2.  Home Button 
The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will 
take you back to the home...

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5.  Internet-Status Indicator 
This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connection 
status of the Router. When the indicator says “Connected” in blue, the 
Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to 
the Internet, the indicator will read “No Connection” in RED. The indicator 
is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the 
Router.
6.  Connect/Disconnect...

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Step 4     Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
The  “Internet/WAN”  tab  is  where  you  will  set  up  your  Router  to 
connect  to  your  Internet  Service  Provider  (ISP).  The  Router  is  capable 
of  connecting  to  virtually  any  ISP’s  system  provided  you  have 
correctly  configured  the  Router’s  settings  for  your  ISP’s  connection 
type.  Your  ISP  connection  settings  are  provided  to  you  by  your...

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Connection Type 
From  the  “Connection  Type”  page,  you  can  select  one  of  these  five 
connection  types  based  on  the  instruction  provided  by  your  ISP:
  •  PPPoE
  •  PPPoA 
  •  Dynamic/Fixed  IP  (1483  Bridged) 
  •  Static  IP  (IPoA) 
  •  Modem  Only  (Disable  Internet  Sharing)
Select  the  type  of  connection  you  use  by  clicking  the  radio  button 
(1) 
next  to  your  connection  type  and  then...

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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA 
PPPoE  (Point-to-Point  Protocol  over  Ethernet)  is  the  standard  method 
of  connecting  networked  devices.  It  requires  a  user  name  and  password 
to  access  the  network  of  your  ISP  for  connecting  to  the  Internet. 
PPPoA  (PPP  over  ATM)  is  similar  to  PPPoE,  but  is  mostly  implemented 
in  the  UK.  Select  PPPoE  or  PPPoA  and  click  “Next”.  Then  enter  the 
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6.  MTU  -  Enter  the  MTU  value  for  your  ISP.
7.  Disconnect after of x minutes of no activity  -  Checking  the  box  and 
enter  the  number  of  minute  that  you  want  the  modem  router  to  auto 
disconnect  after  no  activity.  After  this  time  has  been  exceeded,  the 
connection  will  be  terminated.
  Click  “Apply  Changes”  to  save  and  activate  your  settings.  To  go  back  to  the  original  settings...

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For Dynamic IP connection:
1.  IP assigned by ISP
  -  Select  “No”  if  your  ISP  instructed  you  to  use 
fixed  IP.
2.   IP Address  -  Enter  an  IP  address  assigned  by  your  ISP  for  the 
Router  WAN  interface.
3.   Subnet Mask  -  Enter  a  subnet  mask  assigned  by  your  ISP.
4.   Default Gateway  -  Enter  a  default  gateway  IP  address  assigned 
by  your  ISP.
5.   VPI/VCI  -  Enter  your  Virtual  Path  Identifier  (VPI)  and  Virtual...