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KNOWING YOUR BELKIN ROUTER
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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
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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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Step 1: Run the Easy Install Wizard Software
1.
Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.
2.
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
3.
Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on
your computer.
4.
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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