Belkin Router F5D8633-4 User Manual
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1918 1918 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router s e c t i o n 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Step 1 Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) modemrouter c omputerA. Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to your computer. Raise the Router’s antennas. B. Retrieve the yellow RJ45 cable that was included with your Router. First, connect one end to any yellow port labeled “to Wired Computers” on the back of your Router. Then, connect the other end to the networking port on the back of your computer. C. Retrieve the included gray RJ11 phone cord. Connect one end to the gray port labeled “to ADSL” on the back of your Router. Then connect the other end to your ADSL connection (either a wall jack or an ADSL splitter). Note: Some ADSL connections require a microfilter. Your ADSL provider can tell you if you need one. Belkin includes a microfilter in regions known to use them. You may or may not have received one in your box. 1.1 Brand-New Setup Follow these steps if you are not replacing an existing modem. If you are replacing an existing modem, skip to the next section, “Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router”, starting on page 20 .
2120 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 2120 E. Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up. Look at the display on the front of the Router. Make sure the “Wired” and “Modem-Router” icons are lit up in blue. If they are not, recheck your connections. D. Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port labeled “Power” on the back of your Router. A. Unpack your new Router from the box and place it next to your computer. Raise the Router’s antennas. modemrouter c omputer 1.2 Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Follow these steps if you currently have a modem or a modem router that you will be replacing with your new Router.
2120 2120 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router s e c t i o n 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 B. Locate the cable that connects your old modem to your computer. Unplug that cable from your old modem, and plug it into any yellow port labeled “to Wired Computers” on the back of your new Router. C. Locate the cable that connects your old modem to the ADSL wall jack. Unplug it from your old modem and then connect it to the gray port labeled “to ADSL” on the back of your Router. E. Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up. Look at the display on the front of the Router. Make sure the “Wired” and “Modem-Router” icons are lit in blue. If they are not, recheck your connections. D. Plug your Router’s power supply into the black port labeled “Power” on the back of your Router.
2322 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 2322 Step 2 Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software 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 “Setup Assistant” to run the Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions there. 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. IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Step 1.1B.
2322 2322 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router s e c t i o n 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Confirmation Screen Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow. Click “Next” to continue. Progress Screen Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Select Country Select your country from the drop- down box. Click “Begin” to continue.
2524 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 2524 2.1 Checking Settings The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. 2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection. 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. If the Router is capable of “High Speed Mode”, this option will be checked. You can turn off this option later using the Bandwidth Switch described in this User Manual (see page 48). Click “Next” to continue.
2524 2524 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router s e c t i o n 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 2.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed) Select your ISP from the drop- down boxes. 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. 2.5 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. 2.6 Checking Internet Connection We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet.
2726 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 2726 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 “Finish—return to Main Menu” and then click “Next”. Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now surf the Internet. Click “Next” to return to the main menu. Troubleshooting If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect to the Internet, you will see this screen. Follow the on- screen instructions to go through the troubleshooting steps. 2.7 Optional: Assistance Connecting Other Computers This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2726 2726 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router s e c t i o n 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security – Run the Security Assistant Software Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security Assistant will guide you through the process. Click “Security Assistant” and follow the on-screen instructions. Progress Screen The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step has been completed. IMPORTANT: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the Router from Steps 1.1B and 1.12B.
2928 Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router 2928 3.1 Picking the Security Type Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue. 3.2 Creating a Network Key Enter a network key (PSK) for your wireless network and click “Next” to continue. 3.3 Transferring the Key After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the network key to each of your wireless computers. Click on “Transfer Key” if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on- screen instructions, or click on “Print” to print the information. Manually enter it to each wireless computer. Then, click “Next” to continue.