Belkin F5D5231-4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or

horizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes the

desktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear

of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily

visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network

activity and status.

1. Power/Ready LED

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 “Power/Ready” LED

blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED

becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Router is ready for use.

OFF

Router is OFF

Blinking Green

Router is Booting Up

Solid Green

Router is Ready

2. LAN Port-Status LEDs

These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear

of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports

on the rear of the Router, the LED will light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device

is connected, AMBER means a 100Base-Tx device is connected. When

information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.

OFF

No Device is Linked to the Port

Green

10Base-T Device Connected

Orange

100Base-Tx Device Connected

Blinking (Orange or Green)

Port Activity

3. WAN Status LED

This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly

to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port

between the Router and the modem.

OFF

No WAN Link

Solid Green

Good WAN Link

Blinking Green

WAN Activity

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4. Connected LED

This unique LED 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, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When

the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using

the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful

in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.

OFF

Router is not Connected to the Internet

Blinking Green

Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet

Solid Green

Router is Connected to the Internet

5. 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.

a. Using the Reset Button to Reset the Router

Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will

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momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the

Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

b. Using the Reset Button to Restore the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the Reset button for five 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.

6. Internet/WAN Port

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. To ensure proper

functioning, use the cable that was provided with your modem to connect the

modem to this port.

NOTE:

Using a cable other than the cable supplied with your cable or DSL

modem may cause malfunctioning.

7. LAN Ports

The LAN ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation ports for standard UTP

category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1–4. These ports

correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. Note that

Port 4 can be made into an uplink port. This means that by pressing the

uplink button in, Port 4 will become an uplink port for the addition of a

switch or hub. For more information about the uplink button, see “Uplink

Button” below.

8. Uplink Button

The “Uplink” button is provided for use of Port 4 to connect to a hub or a

switch for expanding the number of network ports on the Router. If you are

connecting a switch or hub to the Router, connect a straight-through

(standard) network cable to this port and to a port on the switch or hub.

Press the Uplink button IN. This will switch Port 4 into an uplink port.

NOTE:

If you connect a computer to Port 4, and the link LED for Port 4 will not

turn on, check the Uplink button to make sure that it is in the “Normal”

position (OUT).

9. Power Jack

Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.

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CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

• Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router

• Vertical Mounting Base (optional use)

• Category 5 Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer)

• Power Supply

• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

• User Manual

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.

Easy Install Wizard

Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard 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 Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or

XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the

Internet connection is active an

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at the time of installation. If it is not,

you must use the “Alternative Setup Method” section of this manual to configure

your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than

Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using the “Alternative

Setup Method” section of this manual.

Ethernet

USB

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CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

Step 1: Run the Easy Install Wizard Software

Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.

Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly

connected to the cable or DSL modem.

DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT

THIS TIME.

• The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM

• The Router

• The Router power supply

• Category 5 networking cable

• This User Manual

Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on

your computer.

Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD–ROM Drive. The Easy

Install Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15

seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and

double-click on the file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

Step 2: Follow the Easy Install Wizard to Complete the Installation

2.1 Click on “Set Up the Router” to begin.

IMPORTANT:

Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer

that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem.

DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.

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