Belkin F506230-3 User manual

F5D6230-3

Belkin Wireless

Cable/DSL

Gateway Router

ser Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Knowing your Belkin Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Quick Setup

Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Configure your computers' networking settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

General Setup

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STEP 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–19

STEP 2: Connect your computers to Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22

STEP 3a: Setup your computers for networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–32

STEP 3b: Setting up Wireless Computers for Connection to the Router . . 33-34

Step 4: Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router

(the Router) for connection to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-46

Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-55

Wireless Networking Using 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-59

Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Glossary of Wired Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-66

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

Introduction

Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway

Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to network your

computers and share your Internet connection. The following is a list

of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for your home

or small office network.

Key Features

Integrated Wireless 802.11b Access Point

Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds

The Belkin Wireless Access Point provides coverage over an indoor area

up to 300 feet in radius and an outdoor area over 1800 feet in radius.

Up to 128-bit Security Encryption

Your Router is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted

radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure. This optional

feature allows you to encrypt at 64-bits or 128-bits using a key that

you enter yourself.

Web-Based User Interface

Setting up the Router’s functions is done through your web browser. You

can do this easily without having to install additional software onto the

computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all,

you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer

on the network quickly and easily.

NAT Firewall Security

Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to protect your

network from the outside world by isolating it from the Internet. NAT

monitors all of the data coming in from the Internet and will only let

through the information you want.

Integrated 10/100 3-Port Switch

The Router has a built-in, 3-port network switch to allow your wired

computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much

more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the

speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between

computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or

consuming resources.

Introduction

Built-in DHCP Server

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the

easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP

addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a

complicated networking setup.

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of Media Access Control (MAC)

addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your

wireless network. Every computer equipped with a wireless network

adapter has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into

a list using the web-based user interface and you can control access to

your network.

Applications and Advantages

•Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office

Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.

•Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open

areas where wiring is difficult to install.

•Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or

change locations.

•Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions and

constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis—Also

companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period.

•SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs

Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.

Introduction

Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router

• Power Supply

• Belkin SOHO Networking Software CD

• User Manual

System Requirements

• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with

RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

• At least one computer with an installed wired or wireless network

interface adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

• CAT5e networking cable (or better)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape 4.0 or later

Knowing your Belkin Router

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop or mounted to a

wall. The unique vertical design minimizes the desktop space required. All of

the cables exit from the rear of the Belkin Router for better organization and

utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to

provide you with information about network activity and status.

Front Panel

Ready Light—When lit, indicates that the unit is receiving power.

Wireless Status Light—When lit, indicates that the Wireless Router’s wireless

radio is enabled.

WAN Link Status

• Link—indicates that there is an active connection with the cable or DSL

modem. If this light is off, the link is not established.

• Activity—When the WAN link status light is flashing, this means that data

is flowing between the Router and the cable or DSL modem.

Adjustable

Antennas

Ready Light

Indicates the power

is on or off

Wireless Status Light

Provides the status of

the Wireless LAN

Port Activity/Status Lights

Provide information about

the network

WAN Link Status Light

Provides information about the connec-

tion to the cable or DSL modem

Front Panel

Knowing your Belkin Router

Port Activity/Status Lights

• Link—Solid indicates that there is a link between the Router and the

computer connected to that port.

• Activity—When an activity light is flashing, data is flowing between the

Router and the computer connected to that port.

Rear Panel

Power Input Jack—Connect 5V DC power supply.

WAN Port—Connect the network cable from the cable or DSL modem to

the WAN port.

LAN Ports—Numbered 1–3. Connect the network cable from your PCs to

these ports. Note: the computers do not need to be connected sequentially.

For example, in a two-computer network you can connect one computer to

Port 3 and another to Port 1.

Rear Panel

Manual Reset

Used to reset the Router and

restore all factory defaults

WAN Port

Connect your cable or DSL

modem to this port

DC Power Jack

Connect the included power

supply to this jack

LAN Ports

Connect your PCs to these ports

Quick Set up

If you are familiar with networking, you can use this Quick Setup

procedure to setup your Router. If you need more detail to setup your

Router, please read further into this manual.

Setting up the Router is accomplished in 3 easy steps

1. Connect the Router to your network.

2. Configure your computers' networking settings.

3. Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings.

Connect the Router to your network.

1. Power down your equipment.

2. Connect a network cable between each of your PCs and the Router.

Connect each PC to one of the ports on the rear of the Router

labeled LAN.

3. Connect a network

cable between the

Router and your

cable or DSL

modem. Be sure

this cable is

plugged into the port

labeled “WAN” on

the Router.

4. Power on the cable

or DSL modem.

5. Connect the

power adapter to

the Router.

6. After the cable or DSL modem and the Router are turned on, the Router’s

WAN link light should be on. This indicates that the modem and the

Router are connected to each other.

7. Turn on the rest of your computers. After your computers boot up, a LAN

link light (on the front of the Router) will be on for each port to which a

wired computer is connected. These lights are your means to verify that

your computers are connected.

Quick Set up–Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router

Quick Set up–Configure your computers' networking settings

1. Configure the TCP/IP settings on your computers to obtain an IP address

automatically. The Router will use DHCP to assign each computer an IP

address in the range of 192.168.2.x.

2. Restart each computer and verify the network connection. Using the

“Network Neighborhood” or “My Network Places”, be sure that you can

view each connected machine.

Quick Set up–Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings

1. Using the computer that was originally connected directly to the cable or

DSL modem, launch your browser. Note: You can access the setup utility

from any computer on the network, however, use the original computer

for this procedure at this time.

2. In the address bar, type the following address: 192.168.2.1. The Router

If this is the first time you are accessing the Router, or you have not set

a password for the Router, there is no need to enter a password.

Click “Login”.

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