Belkin F5D8236-4v3 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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F� Modem Status

This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected

properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.

OFF

Router is NOT connected to

modem

Solid Blue

Router is connected to modem

and functioning properly

Blinking Amber

Problem with modem

G� Internet Status

This unique icon 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 amber, the Router is attempting

to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid blue, the Router is

connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes”

feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of

your Router’s connection.

OFF

Router is NOT connected to

the Internet

Blinking Amber

Router is attempting to connect

to the Internet

Solid Blue

Router is connected to the

Internet

(K)

(H)

(I)

(J)

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H� Connections to Wired Computers

– Gray

Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These

ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for

standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1

through 4.

I� Connection to Modem

– Yellow

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable

that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port.

Use of a cable other than the one supplied with the cable modem may

not work properly.

J� Reset Button – Red

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.

i� Resetting the Router

Push and release the “Reset” button. The lights on the Router will

momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the

“Router” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

ii� Restoring the Factory Defaults

Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, then release

it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will

begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the restore

is complete.

K� Power Jack – Black

Connect the included 12V/1A DC power supply to this jack.

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Verify the contents of your box� You should have the following:

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Belkin N Wireless Router

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RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

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Power Supply

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Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD

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User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD

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.

Setup Assistant

Belkin has provided our Setup Assistant 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 Setup Assistant requires that your computer be

connected directly to your Router and that the Internet connection is

active and working

at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use

the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual to configure

your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than

Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Mac OS X v10.x, you must set up the

Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Manual.

Ethernet

USB

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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

LAN

WAN

Setup CD

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1�

Unplug your existing modem’s power supply.

Find the cable connecting your modem and computer. Unplug it

from the modem and plug it into the gray port on the Belkin Router.

If you are replacing an existing router, find the cable connecting the

computer and old router. Disconnect it from the old router and plug

it into the gray port on the new router.

2�

Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to the yellow port on

the Router. Plug the other end into the modem.

3�

Plug in your modem’s power supply. Wait 60 seconds for the

modem to start up.

Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end

into the black port on the Belkin Router. As the Router wakes up,

lights will come on; recheck your connections if the “router” and

the “wired” lights are not a steady blue after 20 seconds.

4�

Locate the CD in this guide and insert it into your computer. The

Setup Assistant should appear automatically. If it doesn’t, open

the CD in My Computer (Windows

®

) or the Finder (Mac OS

®

X) and

double-click on the “Setup Assistant” icon.

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Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software

A�

Shut down any programs that are running on your

computer at this time. Turn off any firewall or Internet-

connection-sharing software on your computer.

B�

Insert the CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant

will automatically appear on your computer’s screen

within 15 seconds. Click on “Go” to run the Setup

Assistant. Follow the instructions there.

IMPORTANT

Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is

directly connected to the Router from Step 1 – B.

Note for Windows Users:

If the Setup Assistant does not start up

automatically, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and

double-click on the file named “SetupAssistant” to start the

Setup Assistant.

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