Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual

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f� Modem  status
This icon lights in green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router � It turns amber when problem is detected �
OFFRouter is NOT connected to modem
Solid GreenRouter is connected to modem and functioning properly
Blinking AmberProblem with modem
g� Internet  status 
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet � When the light is off, the Router is NOT...

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H� Connections to Wired Computers – g ray
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       – y ellow
This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem � Use the cable that was provided with the router to connect the modem to...

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Verify the contents of your box � y ou should have the following:
•	Belkin Enhanced 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...

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step 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation guide (QIg)
a � Unplug your modem’s power cord � Put the Router next to the modem� Raise the Router’s antenna �
b� Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer� Unplug that cable from your modem, and plug it into any gray port on the back of the Router �
C� Find your new networking cable (included in the box with...

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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 �
step 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...

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Progress s creen
Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed � 
Confirmation screen
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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1�2 Verifying Hardware Connections
The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection �
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�  

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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�
1�3 n aming 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...

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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�6 Checking Internet Connection
We are almost done � The Setup Assistant will now check your...

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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...