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Belkin F5D7231-4v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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F5D7231-4
Share your broadband Internet access on
a
FASTER
wireless network
High-Speed Mode
Wireless G Router
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Benefits of a Home Network
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Wireless G Router
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Product Overview
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Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Knowing your Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements
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Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements
. . . . . . 9
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5
Alternate Setup Method
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
. . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Wireless Range Extension and Bridging
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65
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Setting MAC Address Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Enabling the DMZ
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73
Utilities Tab
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
81
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Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings
. . . . . . . 89
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Recommended Web Browser Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Using your Router with AOL Broadband
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
11
Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G
Router (the Router). Below are two short sections, one discusses the
benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order
to maximize your wireless home network range and performance.
Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay
special attention to the section on entitled “Placement of your Wireless
Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By
following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will
allow you to:
•
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
•
Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
•
Share a single printer with the entire family
•
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
•
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
•
Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail,
and chat
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a
Belkin Wireless Network:
Mobility
– you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now
you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere
within your wireless range
Easy installation
–
Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple
Flexibility
– set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy Expansion
– the wide range of Belkin networking products let
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
No cabling required
– you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
Widespread industry acceptance
– choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
Introduction
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Introduction
Placement of your Wireless G Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer
is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating
range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the
same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router or Access
Point connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable
to you. As you move further from your Wireless Router or Access
Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken
signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are
metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router or Access
Point, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist
even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Note:
While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at
its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1.
Wireless Router or Access Point Placement
Place your Wireless Router or Access Point, the central
connection point of your network, as close as possible to the
center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless
clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook
Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless
USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Wireless Router’s or Access Point’s
networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are
positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Wireless
Router or Access Point itself is positioned vertically, point the
antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router or Access
Point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as
possible. This may mean placing the Wireless Router or Access
Point on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Wireless Router or Access Point near a
cordless 2.4GHz phone.
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Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near
devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens.
Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based UV tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between
your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point)
3.
Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after
attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or
Access Points and your wireless-enabled computers
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone
that operate on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may
be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the
channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1
and move your Wireless Router or Access Point to channel 11.
See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone.
4.
Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as
apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless
networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless LAN Utility
of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that
are available (see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your
Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as
far away from other networks as possible.
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