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

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CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

4.3 When the transfer is complete, the Wizard will tell you that it is done and

may reboot (restart) the Router.

4.4 When configuration is complete, the Wizard will tell you “Router Setup

Complete” and it will move to the next step.

4.5 Checking Internet

The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few

minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right away. If not, it will retry

a number of times. The “Connected” light on the front panel of the Router will

flash during this time. Please be patient through this process. If at the end of

this process the Wizard cannot connect to the Internet, use the Troubleshooting

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CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE/DSL GATEWAY ROUTER

button or refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide to obtain help about

how to correct the problem.

4.6 Finished

When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are

finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN,

indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet.

Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the

Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page.

Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are

ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers

to your Router any time you want. Simply follow step 5 to learn how to add

more computers.

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Step 5: Adding Other Computers to your Network Using the Easy Install Wizard

If you have other computers in your home that are already equipped with a

network adapter, you can use the Easy Install Wizard to set up those computers to

connect to your Router. If you are adding a Belkin network adapter your other

computers, install the adapter per the instructions for the adapter. When the

installation of the adapter is finished, your computer will be set up to connect to

the Router. You do not need to use the Easy Install Wizard to set up the computer.

For Computers Already Equipped with a Network Adapter

5.1 Connect an Ethernet cable between the computer you want to add to the

network and the Router.

5.2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will

automatically pop-up on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select

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

5.3 Click “Add computers”.

5.4 The Wizard will make the changes needed to add your computer to the

network. When finished, it will prompt to reboot your computer. Click “Yes”.

5.5 When your computer reboots, your computer will be connected to the

network. To begin surfing the Internet, open your browser and go to your

favorite web page.

You are finished adding the computer to the network. To add more computers,

repeat this process on each computer you wish to add.

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ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD

Alternate Setup Method

The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the

Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to

manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you

can perform the following tasks:

• View the Router’s current settings and status.

• Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they

provided you.

Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP

address pool, DHCP settings, and more.

• Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications

(port forwarding).

• Set up security features such as client restrictions and MAC

address filtering.

• Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.

• Change the Router’s internal password.

• Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).

• Reset the Router.

• Back up your configuration settings.

• Reset the Router’s default settings.

• Update the Router’s firmware.

Step 1: Connecting your Gateway/Router

1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply

from the modem.

1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your

computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end

connected to your modem.

1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back

of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.

1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the

computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”.

NOTE:

It does not matter which numbered port you choose.

1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to

the modem.

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