Belkin F6D4230-4v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �46
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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �57
Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �70
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings
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9 Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �77
10 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �92
1 Introduction
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router
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2 Product Overview� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
3 Knowing your Router� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Package Contents� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
System Requirements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
5 Alternate Setup Method � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �38
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39
Setting WPA/WPA2 Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �45
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced 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 Enhanced Wireless Router” on the next page� By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use
your Belkin Home Network to:
Advantages of a Wireless Network
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 Setup Assistant 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
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 email, and chat
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Ensure that your Router’s networking antenna is positioned
vertically (toward the ceiling)�
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�
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:
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 Router)�
Placement of your Enhanced 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�
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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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 Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available
(see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and
computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible�
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in
order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices�
For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included with your
wireless network card� See your network card’s user guide for
more information�
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your Router� Should you need to cover an even wider area, we
suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/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 your Router and your
wireless-enabled computers�
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�
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�
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone�

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