Belkin F5D6231-4 - Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router driver and firmware
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... Install Wizard Software System Requirements 5 Knowing your Router 6 Placement of your Router 10 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11 Alternate Setup Method 24 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 40 Manually Configuring Network Settings 71 Recommended Web Browser Settings 76 Troubleshooting 79 Information 83
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Router...
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... 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.
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OVERVIEW
NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider...
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...Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 networking cable • Power Supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual • Warranty Registration Card
OVERVIEW
Minimum System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45
(Ethernet) connection • At...
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...• Belkin Wireless Router • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Category 5 networking cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power supply • Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD • User Manual 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...
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... is now
directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The Router • The Router power supply • Category 5 networking cable • This User Manual 1.3 Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP 1.4a...
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This screen will appear ONLY if you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer. If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer, the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem. Select the network card that is connected to your modem from the list and click "Next". If you are not sure...
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... section of this guide to obtain help about how to correct the problem.
Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page.
Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your...
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...wireless network adapter to your other computers, install the adapter per the instructions for the adapter. When the installation of the adapter is finished, your computer will be set up to connect to the Router. You do not need to use the Easy Install Wizard to set up the computer.
For Computers Already Equipped with a Wired or Wireless Network Adapter
5.1 For wired computers, connect an Ethernet...
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... • Reset the Router. • Back up your configuration settings. • Reset the Router's default settings. • Update the Router's firmware.
Alternative Method Step 1: Connecting your Gateway Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from
the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your
computer and unplug it from...
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ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD
Alternative Method Step 2: Set your Computer's Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this manual called "Manually Configuring Network Settings" for directions.
Alternative Method Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In ...
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... the "Internet/WAN" Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.
9. Version Info Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router.
10. Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance "LAN > LAN Settings" refers to the "LAN Settings" page...
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ALTERNATE SETUP METHOD
Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique "serial number" called a MAC address. Your ISP may record the MAC address of your computer's adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be "seen" by ...
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... any of the LAN settings, click on "LAN Settings" (B) or to view the list of connected computers, click on "DHCP Client List" (C).
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USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE
Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here.
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1. IP Address The "IP address" is the internal IP address of the Router. The...
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... it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update.
2. The following message will appear. Click "OK".
1. Click "Save". A window called "File Download" will open. Click "Save".
3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up...
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... that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router's firmware to the latest version.
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Checking for a New Version of Firmware The "Check Firmware" (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that...
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... you have selected the location, click "Save".
The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in "Updating the Router's Firmware".
Updating the Router's Firmware 1. In the "Firmware Update" page, click "Browse" (2). A window will open that
allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a ".dlf".
2. Browse to the...
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... automatically. If not, type in the Router's address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.
The firmware update is complete.
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Changing the Login Timeout Setting The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has...
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... the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select "Control Panels" and select "TCP/IP". 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select "Ethernet Built...
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... into the Router.
MANUALLY CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS
Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me
1. Right-click on "My Network Neighborhood" and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
2. Select "TCP/IP -> settings" for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window.
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3. If "Specify and IP address" is selected, your Router will need...
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...://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 877-736-5771. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Problem
The Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect my Router to the Internet.
Possible Cause/Solution
1. The software must be run from the computer...