Belkin F5D7633-4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP (IPoA)

This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”,

which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to

the Internet.

1.

WAN IP Address –

Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for

the Router WAN interface.

2. WAN Subnet Mask -

Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP.

3.

Default Route -

Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Router

cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will

forward the packets to the default gateway assigned by your ISP.

4.

VPI/VCI -

Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. These identifiers are assigned by

your ISP.

5. Encapsulation -

Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.

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Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable

Internet Sharing)

In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets

across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on

your computers in order to access the Internet.

1.

VPI/VCI -

Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit

Identifier (VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).

DNS (Domain Name Server) Settings

A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that

translates Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to

IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information

into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” box

(1)

should be checked

if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address. If you are using

a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific

DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work

properly. If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that

you do not have to enter a DNS address. Leave the “Automatic from

ISP” box checked. To enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the

“Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces

provided. Click “Apply Changes”

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to save the settings.

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Wireless

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From

this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating

channel, and encryption security settings.

Channel and SSID

1. Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United

States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there

are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel

requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for

the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country

that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there

are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to

operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For best

performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other

wireless networks. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then

set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel

from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.

2. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier)

is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”. You can change this to

anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wireless

networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is

unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the area). To change

the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field

(1)

and click

“Apply Changes”

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. The change is immediate. If you make a change to the

SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to

connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless

network adapter for information on making this change.

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3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature

For security purposes, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.

Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning

for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID,

remove the tick from the tick box next to the option, Broadcast SSID. The change

is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific

SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation

of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

Note:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes:

“802.11g-Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are

explained below. This option is not available when using 125HSM ‘Turbo mode’,

you must disable 125HSM to make changes to the wireless mode.

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802.11g-Auto -

In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and

802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode

and ensures successful operation with all

Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients

in your network, we recommend setting the Router to 802.11g-Auto mode.

This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.

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802.11g-Only Mode -

802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g clients only.

This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from

accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from

the “Wireless Mode”

drop-down box. Then, click “Apply Changes”.

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802.11g-LRS Mode -

We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless

you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve

unique problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is

NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.

When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode -

In some cases, older 802.11b clients may

not be compatible with 802.11g wireless technology. These adapters tend to be

of inferior design and may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited

Rate Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer 802.11g

technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur

with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls

into this category, first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver

update. If there is no driver update available, switching to 802.11g-LRS mode

may fix your problem.

Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may

decrease 802.11g performance slightly.

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5. Protected Mode Switch

As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper

operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy

802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode

is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it

transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with

HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance

results. If you are in an environment with very little—or no—wireless

network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected

mode OFF.

6. Using High-Speed Mode

The Router supports two high-speed modes: 125HSM* (High-Speed

Mode) and Frame Bursting. Selecting “125HSM Mode” will result in

all devices running in 125HSM if all devices are capable of 125Mbps

speeds. If any non-125HSM device connects or associates with the

network, the Router will automatically shift the entire network back to

Frame Bursting mode.

Selecting “Frame Bursting Mode” will result in all devices capable of

Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients

not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Frame Bursting

mode supports both Frame Bursting-enabled devices and non-Frame

Bursting-enabled devices simultaneously. Frame Bursting mode is

based on the unreleased 802.11e specification.

Selecting “Off” will disable Turbo mode.

*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve

an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the

equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and

operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary

depending on environmental, operational and other factors.

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