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Belkin F5D8236-4v1 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Belkin F5D8236-4v1 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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N Wireless Router
User Manual
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F5D8236-4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings
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1 Introduction
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your N Wireless Router
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Product Features
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3 Knowing your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Package Contents
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System Requirements
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Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
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4 Connecting and Configuring your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
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6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing LAN Settings
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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Setting WPA Security
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Setting WEP Encryption
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Using the Access Point Mode
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Setting MAC Address Control
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Configuring the Firewall
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Using Dynamic DNS
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Utilities
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Restarting the Router
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Updating the Firmware
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses
the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that 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 entitled
“Placement of your N Wireless Router” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your
Belkin Home Network to:
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Share one high-speed Internet connection
with all the computers in your home
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Share resources, such as files and hard drives among
all the connected computers in your home
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Share a single printer with the entire family
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Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
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Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
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Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:
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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
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Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple
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Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and
other networking devices from anywhere in your home
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Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking
products let you expand your network to include
devices such as printers and gaming consoles
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No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle
of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
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Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a
wide range of interoperable networking products
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superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the
number of lanes that are opened.
Placement of your N Wireless Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is
to your Router. Typical indoor operating range for 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 Router and connected
devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you
move further from your Router, 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 10 feet from the Router 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.
Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO
(N MIMO)
Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology
called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the
IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability,
and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems.
The element that makes Belkin’s N MIMO technology different
from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two
simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your
home or office. A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a
data stream. Belkin’s N MIMO, on the other hand, uses two antennas.
This design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N MIMO
is multidimensional. It builds on one-dimensional smart-antenna
technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the
same channel, which increases wireless capacity.
Another element that enhances Belkin’s N MIMO is the use of
aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n specification. By shortening
the space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets
into one larger packet, Belkin’s N MIMO can transmit more data through
available bandwidth.
Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway.
The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through
that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional smart
antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more
reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently
moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N MIMO helps
traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the
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3� Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to
the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
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Try moving cordless phones away from your Router
and your wireless-enabled computers.
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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information).
If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.
1� Router Placement
Place your Router, 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):
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Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
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In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the
center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on
an upper floor.
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Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
2� Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
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Refrigerators
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Washers and/or dryers
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Metal cabinets
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Large aquariums
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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 Router).

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