Belkin Network Router F5D7231 4 User Manual
High-Speed Mode  
Wireless G Router  
Share your broadband Internet access on  
a FASTER wireless network  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G  
Router (the Router). Below are two short sections, one discusses the  
benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order  
to 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 on entitled “Placement of your Wireless  
Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By  
following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will  
allow you 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  
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures  
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another  
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Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail,  
and chat  
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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  
Easy installation – Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard 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  
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Placement of your Wireless G Router  
Important Factors for Placement and Setup  
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer  
is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating  
range for your 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 Wireless Router or Access  
Point connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable  
to you. As you move further from your Wireless Router or Access  
Point, 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 ten feet from the Wireless Router or Access  
Point, 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. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement  
Place your Wireless Router or Access Point, 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):  
• Ensure that your Wireless Router’s or Access Point’s  
networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are  
positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Wireless  
Router or Access Point itself is positioned vertically, point the  
antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.  
• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router or Access  
Point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as  
possible. This may mean placing the Wireless Router or Access  
Point on an upper floor.  
• Try not to place the Wireless Router or Access Point near a  
cordless 2.4GHz phone.  
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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference  
Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near  
devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens.  
Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include:  
• Refrigerators  
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• Washers and/or dryers  
• Metal cabinets  
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• Large aquariums  
• Metallic-based UV tinted windows  
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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 Wireless Router or Access Point)  
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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 Wireless Routers or  
Access Points and your wireless-enabled computers  
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• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone  
that operate on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers  
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 furthest channel from your  
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1  
and move your Wireless Router or Access Point to channel 11.  
See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.  
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz  
cordless phone.  
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 LAN Utility  
of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that  
are available (see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your  
Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as  
far away from other networks as possible.  
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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 in your  
User Guide.  
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum  
possible area with your Wireless Router or Access Point. Should  
you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin  
Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.  
5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL  
Secure connections are connections that typically require a user  
name and password, and are used where security is important.  
Secure connections include:  
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to  
connect remotely to an office network  
• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online  
(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by  
another cable or DSL service  
• Most on-line banking websites  
• Many commercial websites which require a username and  
password to access your account  
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power  
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The  
simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by  
re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into  
the secure web site.  
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power  
management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may  
not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power  
management setting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in  
the Control Panel.  
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection, VPNs and  
AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed  
these issues.  
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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website  
at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:  
US:  
877-736-5771  
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310-898-1100 ext.2263  
00 800 223 55 460  
1800 666 040  
Europe:  
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Australia:  
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Product Overview  
Product Features  
In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and  
network your computers. The following is a list of features that  
make your new Belkin Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your  
home or small office network.  
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Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers  
The Router supports a variety of networking environments including  
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Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk , Linux , Windows 95, 98,  
Me, NT , 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet  
browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard  
language of the Internet).  
Front-Panel LED Display  
Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions  
are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is  
connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for  
advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.  
Web-Based Advanced User Interface  
You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your  
web browser, 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 IP Address Sharing  
Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the  
single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider  
while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your  
Internet service account.  
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SPI Firewall  
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network  
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing,  
Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with  
zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding,  
Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.  
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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch  
The Router has a built-in, 4-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.  
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Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility  
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless  
operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other  
applications that are UPnP-compliant.  
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Support for VPN Pass-Through  
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If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN  
connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to  
pass through the Router and to your office network.  
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)  
Built-In 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.  
Easy Install Wizard  
The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your  
Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for  
you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service  
Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Wireless Router will be up and  
running on the Internet.  
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NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me,  
2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating  
system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternative Method  
described in this manual (see page 22).  
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point  
802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to  
54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.  
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High-Speed Mode (HSM)*, a 54g™ performance enhancement, provides  
the fastest wireless connectivity for 802.11g-capable networks in real-world  
environments. It is designed for home networks that require additional  
bandwidth for applications such as sharing digital pictures. 125HSM makes  
802.11g WLANs more efficient without impacting the performance of  
neighboring networks, and is compatible at high speeds with leading brands.  
Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter  
Belkin has teamed with Cerberian, a leading content-filtering company, to  
bring you this unique feature. Your Belkin Wireless G Router is the first home  
networking solution with an integrated web content filter that allows you to  
block unwanted or offensive web content before it makes it to your network.  
Unlike other Parental Control solutions, Parental Control is built into the Belkin  
Wireless Router, so there is no software to install on any computer and you  
will never be charged a per-computer fee for the service, ever. Your Wireless  
Router comes with a six-month free trial of this feature so you can take  
advantage of the capabilities right away. No credit card is needed to use the  
trial. You have control: Belkin Parental Control can be modified to meet your  
needs. You can set up your own policies and block any website you want.  
There is also an optional reporting feature (fee-based) that allows you to get a  
report showing you every website that was visited from your network (refer to  
your Parental Control Manual for more information).  
MAC Address Filtering  
For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client  
identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer 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.  
*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve an actual throughput  
of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following  
802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary  
depending on environmental, operational and other factors.  
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Package Contents  
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Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router  
Quick Installation Guide  
Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD  
Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable  
Power Supply  
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User Manual  
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System Requirements  
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Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with  
RJ45 (Ethernet) connection  
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At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter  
TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer  
RJ45 Ethernet networking cable  
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Internet browser  
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Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements  
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A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP or a Mac computer  
running Mac OS 9.x or OS X  
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Minimum 64MB RAM  
Internet Browser  
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The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the  
cables exit from the rear of the 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.  
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1. Power/Ready LED  
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period  
of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time,  
the Power/Ready LED blinks. When the Router has completely  
booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light,  
indicating the Router is ready for use.  
OFF  
Router is OFF  
Blinking Green  
Solid Green  
Router is Booting Up  
Router is Ready  
2. WLAN: Wireless Network LED  
OFF  
Wireless Network is OFF  
Green  
Blinking  
Wireless Network is Ready  
Indicates Wireless Activity  
3. LAN Port-Status LEDs  
These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered  
ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly  
connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the  
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LED will light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected,  
AMBER means a 100Base-T device is connected. When  
information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.  
OFF  
No Device is Linked to the Port  
10Base-T Device Connected  
100Base-Tx Device Connected  
Port Activity  
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Green  
Orange  
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Blinking  
(Orange or Green)  
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4. WAN Status LED  
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This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is  
connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when  
information is being sent over the port between the Router and  
the modem.  
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OFF  
No WAN Link  
Good WAN Link  
WAN Activity  
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Solid Green  
Blinking Green  
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5. Connected LED  
This unique LED 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, the Router is attempting  
to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the  
Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect  
after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in  
monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.  
OFF  
Router is not Connected to the Internet  
Blinking Green  
Router is Attempting to Connect to the  
Internet  
Solid Green  
Router is Connected to the Internet  
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6. Power Jack - GRAY  
Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.  
7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE  
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. These ports correspond to the numbered  
LEDs on the front of the Router.  
8. Connection to Modem (WAN Port) - GREEN  
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 cable supplied with the  
cable modem may not work properly.  
9. Reset Button  
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.  
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a. Resetting the Router  
Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router  
will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to  
blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the  
reset is complete.  
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b. Restoring the Factory Defaults  
Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds  
then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily  
flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the  
Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore  
is complete.  
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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:  
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Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router  
Quick Installation Guide  
Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD  
RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the  
Router to the computer)  
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Power Supply  
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. 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.  
Ethernet  
USB  
ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST! IF YOU ARE INSTALLING  
NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS  
IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING  
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS  
SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS.  
Easy Install Wizard  
Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard 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 Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows® 98SE, Me,  
2000, XP or Mac OS 9.2x, X.1.x computer be connected directly to  
your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active  
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and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the  
“Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your  
Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than  
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using  
the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual.  
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IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard software from the  
computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem.  
DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.  
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Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software  
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1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at  
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this time.  
2. Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is  
now directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT  
CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.  
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• Quick Installation Guide  
• The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM  
• The Router  
• The Router power supply  
• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable  
• This User Manual  
3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on  
your computer.  
4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD–ROM  
drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically  
appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select  
your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the  
file named “EasyInstall.exe” on the CD-ROM.  
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Welcome Screen  
After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s  
welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected  
the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please  
reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when  
you are ready to move on.  
Progress Screen  
Easy Install will show you a progress  
screen each time a step in the setup  
has been completed. Each time you see  
the progress screen, click “Next” when  
you are ready to move to the next step.  
Examining Settings  
The Wizard will now examine your  
computer’s network settings and gather  
information needed to complete the  
Router’s connection to the Internet.  
When the Wizard is finished examining  
your computer, click “Next” to continue.  
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Multi-NICs Screen  
If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer  
a Multi-NIC Screen will appear. 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 which adapter to choose, select the adapter at the top of the list.  
If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now, you will be able to  
choose a different one later.  
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Step 2 Hardware Setup  
The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your  
computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the  
pictures as a guide.  
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2.1 This step instructs you to locate  
the cable connected between your  
modem and the networking port on  
your computer. Unplug this cable  
from the computer and plug it into  
the GREEN port on the Router.  
Click “Next” to continue.  
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2.2 This step instructs you to locate  
the BLUE cable that is included  
with your Router. Plug one end  
of this cable into ANY one of the  
BLUE ports on your Router. Plug  
the other end of the cable into the  
networking port on your computer.  
Click “Next” to continue.  
2.3 This step instructs you to locate  
the power supply that is included  
with your Router. Plug the power  
supply’s small connector into the  
GRAY port on the Router. Plug the  
power supply into an empty power  
outlet. Click “Next” to continue.  
2.4 This step instructs you to look  
at the lights on the front of your  
Router. Make sure the appropriate  
lights are ON. Refer to the Easy  
Install software on your computer’s  
screen for more details. Click  
“Next” to continue.  
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Step 3 Checking the Connection  
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3.1 Once you have completed  
connecting the Router, the Wizard  
will check the connection to the  
Router and then go on to determine  
what type of Internet connection  
you have.  
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3.2 User Name and Password Needed  
If you have a connection type that  
requires a user name and a password,  
the Wizard will ask you to type in  
your user name and password. If your  
connection type does not require a  
user name and password, you will not  
see this screen.  
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Your user name and password is  
provided to you by your Internet  
Service Provider. If you have to type  
in a user name and password to  
connect to the Internet, then type that  
same user name and password in  
here. Your user name looks something  
like “[email protected]” or simply  
“jsmith”. The service name is optional  
and is very rarely required by your ISP.  
If you don’t know your service name,  
leave this blank. When you have  
entered your information, click “Next”  
to move on.  
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3.3 Wireless Setup  
This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if  
you want to skip it.  
Using this step, you can customize  
your wireless network settings if  
you want to. Follow the steps on  
the screen to complete this step.  
Click “Next” to continue.  
Step 4 Configuring the Router  
The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the  
Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do  
not turn off the Router or computer. The Router will restart itself at the  
end of this step.  
4.1 Checking Internet  
The Wizard will now check for an  
Internet connection. This can take  
a few minutes. The Wizard may not  
detect a connection right away. If  
not, it will retry a number of times.  
The “Connected” light on the front  
panel of the Router will flash during  
this time. Please be patient through  
this process.  
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4.2 Finished  
When the Internet connection  
is complete, the Wizard will tell  
you that you are finished. The  
“Connected” LED on the front of  
the Router will be solid GREEN,  
indicating that the Router is now  
connected to the Internet.  
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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.  
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Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router.  
You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can  
also add computers to your Router any time you want.  
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The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to  
set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You  
can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the  
Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks:  
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View the Router’s current settings and status.  
Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that  
they provided you.  
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Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP  
address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings and more.  
Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications (port  
forwarding).  
Set up security features such as client restrictions, MAC address  
filtering, WEP and WPA.  
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Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.  
Change the Router’s internal password.  
Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).  
Reset the Router.  
Back up your configuration settings.  
Reset the Router’s default settings.  
Update the Router’s firmware.  
Step 1 Connecting your 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 your computer, leaving the  
other end connected to your modem.  
1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port  
on the back of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.  
1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of  
the computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”. Note: It does not  
matter which numbered port you choose.  
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1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power  
supply to the modem.  
Mac or PC computer that was originally  
connected to the cable or DSL modem  
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To Power Adapter  
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Existing networking cable  
(came with modem)  
Network cable  
(to computer)  
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Note: Your Router may have ports in different locations than  
depicted in the illustration above.  
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1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord  
into the wall, then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.  
1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking  
the lights on the front of the Router. The green light labeled  
“WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the  
Router. If it is not, recheck your connections.  
1.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router  
by checking the lights labeled “LAN 1,2,3,4”. The light which  
corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer  
should be ON, if your computer is connected properly. If it is not,  
recheck your connections.  
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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.  
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 your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (you do  
not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then  
press the “Enter” key.  
PLEASE NOTE: If you have difficulty accessing the Router’s web-  
based interface, go to Section 7 of the user manual titled “Manually  
Configuring Computer Network Settings”.  
Logging into the Router  
You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The  
home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any  
changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the  
“Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page  
will take you to the login screen. The Router ships with no password  
entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the  
“Submit” button to log in.  
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Logging out of the Router  
One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes  
of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has  
logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer  
can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer  
out. The second method is automatic. The login will time out after a  
specified period of time. The default login time out is 10 minutes. This  
can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information, see the  
section in this manual titled “Changing the Login Timeout Setting”.  
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Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface  
The home page is the first page you will see when you access the  
Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view  
of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be  
reached from this page.  
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1. Quick-Navigation Links  
You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by  
clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical  
categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular  
setting easier to find. Clicking on the purple header of each tab  
will show you a short description of the tab’s function.  
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2. Home Button  
The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing  
this button will take you back to the home page.  
3. Internet Status Indicator  
This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating  
the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says  
“connection OK” in GREEN, the Router is connected to the  
Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the  
indicator will read “no connection” in RED. The indicator is  
automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of  
the Router.  
4. Login/Logout Button  
This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the  
press of one button. When you are logged into the Router, this  
button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the Router will  
take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a  
password. When you are logged in to the Router, you can make  
changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes,  
you can log out of the Router by clicking the “Logout” button. For  
more information about logging into the Router, see the section  
called “Logging into the Router”.  
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5. Help Button  
The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages.  
Help is also available on many pages by clicking “more info” next  
to certain sections of each page.  
6. LAN Settings  
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Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of  
the Router. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on  
any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server) or  
by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of  
the screen.  
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7. Features  
Shows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless  
features. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any  
one of the links or by clicking the “Quick Navigation” links on the  
left side of the screen.  
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8. Internet Settings  
Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that  
connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can  
be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the “Internet/  
WAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.  
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9. Version Info  
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware  
version, and serial number of the Router.  
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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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Step 4 Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet  
Service Provider (ISP)  
The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to  
connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable  
of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have  
correctly configured the Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection  
type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.  
To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you,  
click “Connection Type” (A) on the left side of the screen. Select  
the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings,  
clicking “DNS” (B) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs  
that require specific settings. Clicking “MAC address” (C) will let you  
clone your computer’s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC  
address, if required by your ISP. When you have finished making  
settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “connection OK” if  
your Router is set up properly.  
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Setting your Connection Type  
From the connection type page, you can select the type of connection you  
use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next  
to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2).  
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type  
to Dynamic IP  
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type  
found with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “dynamic”  
in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP.  
Some dynamic connection types may require a host name. You can  
enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one.  
Your host name is assigned by your ISP. Some dynamic connections  
may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was  
originally connected to the modem.  
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1. Host Name  
This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be  
visible to your ISP. Enter your host name here and click “Apply  
Changes” (3). If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you  
are not sure, leave this blank.  
2. Change WAN MAC Address  
If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the  
service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the  
current computer’s MAC address through this link.  
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type  
to Static IP  
A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection  
types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address,  
subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This information is available from  
your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you. Type in your  
information, then click “Apply Changes” (5). After you apply the changes,  
the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set  
up properly.  
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1. IP Address  
Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.  
2. Subnet Mask  
Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.  
3. ISP Gateway Address  
Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.  
4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address  
If your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address, your  
Router is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses.  
Select “My ISP provides more than one static IP address” and  
enter your additional addresses.  
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Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE  
Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a  
DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to  
log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your  
home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use  
PPPoE.  
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Your connection type is PPPoE if:  
1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to  
connect to the Internet  
2) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that  
you use to connect to the Internet  
3) You have to double-click on a desktop Icon other than your  
browser to get on the Internet  
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1. User Name  
This space is provided to type in your User name that was  
assigned by your ISP.  
2. Password  
Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password”  
box to confirm it.  
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3. Service Name  
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A Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if  
your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank.  
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4. MTU  
The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives  
you a specific MTU setting. Making changes to the MTU setting  
can cause problems with your Internet connection including  
disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access and  
problems with Internet applications working properly.  
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5. Disconnect after X...  
The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the  
router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified  
period of time. For instance, placing a checkmark next to this  
option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the router  
to disconnect from the Internet after 5 minutes of no Internet  
activity. This option should be used if you pay for your Internet  
service by the minute.  
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to  
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)  
[European Countries Only]. Some ISPs require a connection using  
PPTP protocol, a type of connection most common in European  
countries. This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system. Type  
in the information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When  
you have finished, click “Apply Changes” (9). After you apply the  
changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if  
your Router is set up properly.  
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1. PPTP Account  
Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.  
2. PPTP Password  
Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password”  
box to confirm it.  
3. Host Name  
Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.  
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4. Service IP Address  
Provided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here.  
5. My IP Address  
Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.  
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6. My Subnet Mask  
Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.  
7. Connection ID (optional)  
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Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection  
ID, leave this blank.  
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8. Disconnect after X….  
The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect the  
Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified  
period of time. For instance, placing a check mark next to this  
option and entering “5” into the minute field will cause the Router  
to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet  
activity. This option should be used if you pay for your Internet  
service by the minute.  
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Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra BigPond User  
[Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by  
Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state  
from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server  
IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided  
here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a  
check in the box next to “User decide login server manually” (4) and  
type in the address next to “Login Server” (5). When you have entered  
all of your information, click “Apply Changes” (7). After you apply the  
changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if  
your Router is set up properly.  
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1. Select your State  
Select your state from the drop-down menu (6). The “Login  
Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP address.  
If for some reason this address does not match the address  
that Telstra has given, you can manually enter the login server  
address. See “User Decide Login Server Manually” (4).  
2. User Name  
Provided by your ISP. Type in your user name here.  
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3. Password  
Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password”  
box to confirm it.  
4. User Decide Login Server Manually  
If your login server IP address is not available in the “Select Your  
State” drop-down menu (6), you may manually enter the login  
server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User  
decide login server manually” and type in the address next to  
“Login Server” (5).  
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Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings  
A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that  
translates Universal Resource Locater (URLs) like “www.belkin.com”  
to IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require  
you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP”  
box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS  
address. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may  
need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for  
your connection to work properly. If your connection type is dynamic  
or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address.  
Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked. To enter the DNS address  
settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS  
entries in the spaces provided. Click “Apply Changes” (2) to save  
the settings.  
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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 Internet Service  
Provider 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 the  
ISP and may cause the connection not to work. Belkin has provided  
the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the  
Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISP’s system as  
the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work. If you  
are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address,  
simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally  
connected to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any  
problems with your network.  
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Cloning your MAC Address  
To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer  
that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router  
was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (3).  
Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router.  
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Entering a Specific MAC Address  
In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address.  
You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a  
MAC address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3)  
to save the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be  
changed to the MAC address you specified.  
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Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based  
Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do  
not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the  
“Enter” key.  
You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.  
Viewing the LAN Settings  
Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN  
tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be  
found here. To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN  
settings, click on “LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected  
computers, click on “DHCP Client List” (3).  
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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  
default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced  
setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your  
browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the  
IP address, type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”.  
The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP.  
Examples of a non-routable IP are:  
192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)  
10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)  
2. Subnet Mask  
There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique,  
advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change  
the subnet mask if necessary, however, do NOT make changes to  
the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so. The  
default setting is “255.255.255.0”.  
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3. DHCP Server  
The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy  
by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network  
automatically. The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server  
can be turned OFF if necessary, however, in order to do so you  
must manually set a static IP address for each computer on  
your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click  
“Apply Changes”.  
4. IP Pool  
The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the  
computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If  
you want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new  
starting and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”.  
The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This  
means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100  
computers. For example, starting at 50 means you have to end at  
150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting  
IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.  
5. Lease Time  
The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address  
for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease  
time set to “Forever”. The default setting is “Forever”, meaning  
that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the  
DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular  
computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one  
day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of  
time. This also means that a particular computer’s IP address  
may change over time. If you have set any of the other advanced  
features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are  
dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want  
the IP address to change.  
6. Local Domain Name  
The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name  
(network name) for your network. There is no need to change this  
setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can  
name the network anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.  
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Viewing the DHCP Client List Page  
You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are  
connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of  
the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned  
one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network interface  
card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If  
there have been any changes, the list will be updated.  
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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings  
The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network  
settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network  
name (SSID), operating channel, encryption security settings, and  
configure the Router to be used as an access point.  
Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)  
To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service  
Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”.  
You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it  
unchanged. If there are other wireless networks operating in your  
area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique (does not  
match that of another wireless network in the area). To change the  
SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and  
click “Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a  
change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need  
to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the  
documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on  
making this change.  
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Using the Wireless Mode Switch  
Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “802.11g-  
Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are  
explained below.  
802.11g-Auto Mode  
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In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g  
wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and  
ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If  
you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network, we  
recommend setting the Router to 802.11g-Auto mode. This setting  
should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.  
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802.11g-Only Mode  
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802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode  
is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from  
accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired  
mode from the “Wireless Mode” drop-down box. Then, click  
“Apply Changes”.  
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802.11g-LRS Mode  
We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very  
specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique  
problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is  
NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.  
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When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode  
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with  
802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and  
may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate  
Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer  
802.11g technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that  
sometimes occur with these clients. If you suspect that you are using  
a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters, first check  
with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update. If there  
is no driver update available, switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may  
fix your problem. Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may  
decrease 802.11g performance slightly.  
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Using High-Speed Mode  
The Router supports two High-Speed modes, 125HSM* mode and  
Frame Bursting mode.  
Selecting “125HSM mode” will result in all devices running in 125HSM  
mode if all devices are capable of 125Mbps speeds. If any  
non-125HSM device connects or associates with the network, the  
Router will automatically shift the entire network back to Frame  
Bursting mode.  
Selecting “Frame Bursting” will result in all devices capable of  
Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients  
not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Frame Bursting  
mode supports both Frame Bursting-enabled devices and non-Frame  
Bursting-enabled devices simultaneously. Frame Bursting mode is  
based on the unreleased 802.11e specification.  
Selecting “Off” will disable Turbo mode.  
*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve an actual throughput  
of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following  
802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary  
depending on environmental operational and other factors.  
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Changing the Wireless Channel  
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In  
the United States and Australia, there are 11 channels. In the United  
Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small  
number of other countries, there are other channel requirements.  
Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for  
the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are  
in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be  
changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in  
your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is  
different than the other wireless networks. For best performance, use  
a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless  
network. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11,  
then set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel,  
select the channel from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”.  
The change is immediate.  
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Using the Broadcast SSID Feature  
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.  
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.  
Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that  
are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the  
broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to  
“Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is  
immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your  
specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to  
the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information  
on making this change.  
Protected Mode Switch  
As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected Mode ensures proper  
operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy  
802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode  
is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it  
transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with  
HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance  
results. If you are in an environment with very little—or no—other  
wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with  
Protected mode OFF.  
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Securing your Wi-Fi® Network  
Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of  
your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and  
ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small  
office user. At the time of this manual’s publication, there are three  
encryption methods available.  
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64-bit Wired  
Equivalent  
Privacy  
128-bit Wired  
Equivalent  
Privacy  
Wi-Fi Protected  
Access-TKIP  
With Protected  
Access  
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Acronym 64-bit WEP  
Security Good  
128-bit WEP  
Better  
WPA-TKIP  
Best  
WPA-AES  
Best  
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Features Static keys  
Static keys  
Dynamic key  
encryption  
and mutual  
Dynamic key  
encryption  
and mutual  
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authentication. authentication.  
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Encryption  
keys based  
on RC4  
algorithm  
(typically  
More secure  
than 64-bit  
WEP using a  
key length of  
104 bits plus  
24 additional  
bits of system  
generated  
TKIP (temporal AES (Advanced  
key integrity  
protocol)  
Encryption  
Standard) does  
not cause any  
throughput  
loss.  
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added so  
that keys are  
rotated and  
encryption is  
strengthened.  
40-bit keys)  
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data.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common protocol that adds  
security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed  
to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as  
a comparable wired network.  
64-Bit WEP  
64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which  
includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of  
system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers  
refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was  
introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy  
to decode.  
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128-Bit WEP  
As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more  
secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit  
encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of  
system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers  
refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.  
Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports  
both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older  
equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products  
will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP.  
Encryption Keys  
After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is  
critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption key is  
not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless  
networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another  
on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate  
within your network.  
You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can  
type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate”  
to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and  
letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex  
keys. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.  
For instance:  
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key  
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key  
The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your card uses  
this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware  
manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys.  
If you have multiple vendors’ equipments in your network, the easiest  
thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your Router or access  
point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your card’s  
configuration screen.  
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)  
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was  
designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA  
security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must  
be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the  
wireless vendors website. There are two types of WPA security, WPA-  
PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).  
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WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a  
Pre-Shared key as the Network key. A Network key is basically a  
password that is between 8 and 63 characters long. It can be a  
combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the  
same Network key to access the network. Typically, this is the mode  
that will be used in a home environment.  
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WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server  
distributes the Network key to the clients automatically. This is  
typically found in a business environment.  
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For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit  
our website at www.belkin.com/networking.  
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Sharing the Same Network Keys  
Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have  
your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make  
sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same  
Network key.  
Network key=  
MyPassword  
Wireless G Desktop  
Network Card  
Network key=  
MyPassword  
Network key=  
MyPassword  
Wireless G Router  
Wireless G Notebook  
Network Card  
Network key=  
WRONG Password  
Wireless G Desktop  
Network Card  
The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network  
because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that  
is configured on the Wireless G Router.  
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Using a Hexadecimal Key  
A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and  
0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13  
two-digit numbers.  
For instance:  
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AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key  
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C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key  
In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters  
between A–F and 0–9 in each box. You will use this key to program  
the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.  
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Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-  
bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or  
128-bit encryption. Please check your product to see which version  
you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit  
encryption, try 64-bit encryption.  
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WEP Setup  
64-Bit WEP Encryption  
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Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.  
2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your  
key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a  
passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to  
create a key.  
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from  
A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.  
For instance:  
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key  
3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now  
set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now  
need to be configured with the same security settings.  
WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point  
from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that  
security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you  
will lose your wireless connection.  
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128-Bit WEP Encryption  
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Note to Mac users: The Passphrase option will not operate with  
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Apple AirPort . To configure encryption for your Mac computer,  
set the encryption using the manual method described in the  
next section.  
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1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.  
2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your  
key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type  
in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to  
create a key.  
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A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from  
A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.  
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For instance:  
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key  
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3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now  
set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now  
need to be configured with the same security settings.  
WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point  
from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that  
security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you  
will lose your wireless connection.  
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Changing the Wireless Security Settings  
Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wireless Protected Access), the  
latest wireless security standard. It also supports the legacy security  
standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless  
security is disabled. To enable security, you must first determine  
which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click  
“Security” on the Wireless tab.  
WPA Setup  
Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to  
drivers and software that support it. At the time of this manual’s  
publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from  
Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating  
system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin  
Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin  
support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.  
Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled drivers  
such as Belkin 802.11g products.  
There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA  
(with radius server). WPA-PSK (no server) uses a so-called Pre-  
Shared key as the security key. A Pre-Shared key is a password that  
is between 8 and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of  
letters, numbers, and other characters. Each client uses the same key  
to access the network. Typically, this mode will be used in a home  
environment.  
WPA (with radius server) is a configuration wherein a radius server  
distributes the keys to the clients automatically. This is typically used  
in a business environment.  
Setting WPA-PSK (no server)  
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK  
(no server)”.  
2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting  
will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.  
3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from 8 to 63 characters  
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be  
used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK  
might be something like: “Smith family network key”.  
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4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to  
match these settings.  
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Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings  
If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients,  
use this setting.  
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1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select  
“WPA—Radius Server”.  
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2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting  
will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.  
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3. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius  
Server” fields.  
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4. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field.  
5. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are  
distributed (in packets).  
6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to  
match these settings.  
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Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to  
Use Security  
Please Note: This section is to provide you with the information on how  
to configure your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to use security.  
At this point, you should already have your Wireless Router or Access  
Point set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless  
connection, you will need to set your wireless notebook card and  
wireless desktop card to use the same security settings.  
Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires a  
64-bit or 128-bit WEP key:  
1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless  
Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and  
configure more options of your card.  
2. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network  
name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.  
3. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”.  
4. Ensure the check box “Network key is provided for me  
automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this  
computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your  
network administrator if this box needs to be checked.  
5. Type your WEP key in  
the “Network key” box.  
Important: A WEP key is  
a mixture of numbers and  
letters from A–F and 0–9.  
For 128-bit WEP, you need  
to enter 26 keys. For  
64-bit WEP, you need to  
enter 10 keys. This Network  
key needs to match the key  
you assign to your Wireless  
Router or Access Point.  
6. Click “OK” to save  
the settings.  
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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires  
WPA-PSK (no server)  
1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless  
Network” screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and  
configure more options of your card.  
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2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from  
the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.  
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3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK (No Server)”.  
4. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.  
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Important: WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from  
A–Z and 0–9. For WPA-PSK you can enter 8 to 63 keys. This  
Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless  
Router or Access Point.  
5. Click “OK” to save the settings.  
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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires  
WPA (with radius server)  
1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless  
Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view  
and configure more options of your Card.  
2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from  
the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.  
3. Under “Network Authentication” select WPA.  
4. Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are  
indicated by your network administrator.  
5. Click “OK” to save the settings.  
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Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and  
Wireless Notebook Cards  
For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook  
Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from  
Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected  
Access” is available for free download.  
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Please Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only  
with Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at  
this time.  
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Important: You also need to ensure that the wireless card  
manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and  
installed the latest driver from their support site.  
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Supported Operating Systems:  
• Windows XP Professional  
• Windows XP Home Edition  
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Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use  
WPA-PSK  
In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure you are using Windows Wireless  
Network Utility by doing the following:  
1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network  
Connections”.  
2. Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection”, and select  
“Properties”.  
3. Clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following  
screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless  
network settings” check box is checked.  
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4. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button,  
and you will see the following screen.  
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5. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under  
“Network Authentication”.  
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Note: Select “WPA” if you are using this computer to connect to  
a corporate network that supports an authentication server such  
as a radius server, please consult your network administrator for  
further information.  
6. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting will  
have to be identical to the Router that you set up.  
7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box.  
Important: Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from 8 to 63  
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key  
must be used on all of the clients that you set up.  
8. Click “OK” to apply settings.  
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Using the Access Point Mode  
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users  
only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network  
access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature  
and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to  
be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the  
rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address  
is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be  
customized for your need.  
1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access  
Point only” page. When you select this option, you will be able to  
change the IP settings.  
2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply  
Changes”.  
3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your  
existing network.  
The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router’s  
advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into  
your browser’s navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings,  
MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally.  
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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging  
Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following  
models only:  
F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router  
F5D7230-4 Wireless Router  
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F5D7130 Wireless Range Extender/Access Point  
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Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the Router or  
Access Point for optimal performance: http://web.belkin.com/support  
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What is a Wireless Bridge?  
A wireless bridge is actually a “mode” in which your Wireless Router  
can directly connect to a secondary Wireless Access Point. Note that  
you can only bridge your Wireless G Router (model F5D7230-4,  
F5D7231-4) to a Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point  
(model F5D7131, F5D7130). Bridging with access points of other  
manufacturers is not supported at this time. You can use the bridge  
mode to extend the range of your wireless network, or add an  
extension of your network in another area of your office or home  
without running cables.  
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Range Extension  
Range extension will extend the wireless coverage area in your home  
or office. The example on the next page illustrates use of bridging to  
extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the Router  
is set up to connect to an Access Point located in another area.  
Laptops can roam, or move between the two wireless coverage areas.  
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Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly  
Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add  
another network segment in another area in the home or office without  
running wires. Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access  
Point’s RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected to the  
switch access to the rest of the network.  
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Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a  
Secondary Access Point  
Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that  
you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC  
address of the Access Point in the appropriate area. There are also a  
few other requirements. PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW,  
CAREFULLY.  
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1. Set your Access Point to the same channel as the Router. By  
default, the Router and Access Point channels are set to channel  
11 at the factory. If you have never changed the channel, you  
don’t need to do anything (for more information on changing  
channels, see page 47 of this manual).  
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2. Find the Access Point’s MAC address on the bottom of the  
Access Point. There are two MAC addresses on the bottom label.  
You will need the MAC address named “WLAN MAC Address”.  
The MAC address starts with 0030BD and is followed by six other  
numbers or letters (i.e. 0030BD-XXXXXX). Write the MAC address  
below. Go to the next step.  
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F5D7131  
Complies with Canada RSS-210  
IC: 3623A-F5D7130A  
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WLAN MAC Address  
FCC ID: K7SF5D7130A  
Serial #  
0030BD-XXXXXX  
Wireless  
Range Extender/  
Access Point  
LAN MAC Address  
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model # F5D7131  
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3. Place your secondary Access Point within range of your Wireless  
Router and near the area where you want to extend the range  
or add the network segment. Typically, indoor range should be  
between 100 and 200 feet.  
4. Connect power to your Access Point. Make sure the Access Point  
is on and proceed to the next step.  
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5. From a computer already connected to your Router, access the  
Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser. In the address  
bar, type in “192.168.2.1”. Do not type in “www” or “http://”  
before the number. Note: If you have changed your Router’s IP  
address, use that IP address.  
6. You will see the Router’s user interface in the browser window.  
Click “Wireless Bridge” (2) on the left-hand side of the screen.  
You will see the following screen.  
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(2)  
(3)  
7. Check the box that says “Enable ONLY specific Access Points to  
connect” (1).  
8. In the field named AP1 (3), type in the MAC address of your  
secondary Access Point. When you have typed in the address,  
click “Apply Changes”.  
9. Bridging is now set up.  
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Configuring the Firewall  
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network  
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:  
• IP Spoofing  
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• SYN flood  
• Land Attack  
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• UDP flooding  
• Ping of Death (PoD)  
• Tear Drop Attack  
• Denial of Service (DoS)  
• ICMP defect  
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• IP with zero length  
• RIP defect  
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• Smurf Attack  
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• Fragment flooding  
• TCP Null Scan  
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The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to  
attack networks. These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that for  
all intents and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You  
can turn the firewall function off if needed, however, it is recommended  
that you leave the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will  
not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it  
is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.  
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Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings  
The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external (Internet)  
calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21),  
or other applications through your Router to your internal network.  
Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers  
outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because  
they cannot be “seen.” A list of common applications has been  
provided in case you need to configure the Virtual Server function for  
a specific application. If your application is not listed, you will need to  
contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need.  
Choosing an Application  
Select your application from the drop-down list. Click “Add”. The  
settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen.  
Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting for that application. To  
remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to  
remove then click “Clear”.  
Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server  
To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided  
for the internal (server) machine, the port(s) required to pass, select the  
port type (TCP or UDP), and click “Apply Changes”. Each inbound port  
entry has two fields with 5 characters maximum per field that allows a  
start and end port range, e.g. [xxxxx]-[xxxxx]. For each entry, you can  
enter a single port value by filling in the two fields with the same value  
(e.g. [7500]-[7500] or a wide range of ports (e.g. [7500]-[9000]). If you  
need multiple single port value or mixture of ranges and a single value,  
you must use multiple entries up to the maximum of 20 entries (e.g.  
1. [7500]-[7500], 2. [8023]-[8023], 3. [9000]-[9000]). You can only pass  
one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can  
pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly.  
It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using  
a specific application.  
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Setting Client IP Filters  
The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail,  
or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be  
set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers.  
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To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the  
IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP  
fields (1). Next, enter “80” in both the port fields (2). Select “Both” (3).  
Select “Block” (4). You can also select “Always” to block access all  
of the time. Select the day to start on top (5), the time to start on  
top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop (8) on  
the bottom. Select “Enable” (9). Click “Apply Changes”. The computer  
at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet  
access at the times you specified. Note: Be sure you have selected the  
correct time zone under “Utilities> System Settings> Time Zone”.  
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Setting MAC Address Filtering  
The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you  
to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer  
attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list  
will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter  
the MAC address of each client (computer) on your network to allow  
network access to each. The “Block” feature lets you turn on and off  
access to the network easily for any computer without having to add  
and remove the computer’s MAC address from the list.  
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(2)  
(3)  
To enable this feature, select “Enable MAC Address Filtering” (1).  
Next, enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by  
clicking in the space provided (2) and entering the MAC address of  
the computer you want to add to the list. Click “Add” (3), then “Apply  
Changes” to save the settings. To delete a MAC address from the list,  
simply click “Delete” next to the MAC address you wish to delete. Click  
“Apply Changes” to save the settings.  
Note: You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer  
you are using to access the Router’s administrative functions (the  
computer you are using now).  
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Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)  
The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network  
to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the  
firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or  
video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis.  
The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks.  
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To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in  
the IP field and select “Enable”. Click “Apply Changes” for the change  
to take effect. If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses, it is  
possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed  
to. Type in the WAN IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to,  
enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer,  
select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”.  
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Blocking an ICMP Ping  
Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential  
victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving  
a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something  
of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not  
respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens the level of  
security of your Router.  
(1)  
To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click  
“Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping.  
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Utilities Tab  
This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and  
perform certain administrative functions.  
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Parental Control  
See separate Parental Control User Manual from Belkin.  
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Restarting the Router  
Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it  
begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will  
NOT delete any of your configuration settings.  
Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation  
1. Click the “Restart  
Router” button.  
2. The following message  
will appear. Click “OK”.  
3. The following message  
will appear. Restarting  
the Router can take  
up to 60 seconds. It is  
important not to turn off  
the power to the Router  
during the restart.  
4. A 60-second countdown  
will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the  
Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear  
automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default =  
192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.  
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Restoring Factory Default Settings  
Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the  
factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your  
settings before you restore all of the defaults.  
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1. Click the “Restore  
Defaults” button.  
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2. The following message  
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will appear. Click “OK”.  
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3. The following message  
will appear. Restoring  
the defaults includes  
restarting the Router.  
It can take up to 60  
seconds. It is important  
not to turn the power  
to the Router off during  
the restart.  
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4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the  
countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored.  
The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does  
not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the  
navigation bar of your browser.  
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Saving a Current Configuration  
You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving  
your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are  
lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current  
configuration before performing a firmware update.  
1. Click “Save”. A window  
called “File Download”  
will open. Click “Save”.  
2. A window will open  
that allows you to  
select the location  
where you want to  
save the configuration  
file. Select a location.  
You can name the file  
anything you want, or  
use the default name  
“Config”. Be sure to  
name the file so you  
can locate it yourself  
later. When you have  
selected the location  
and name of the file,  
click “Save”.  
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3. When the save is  
complete, you will see  
the following window.  
Click “Close”.  
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The configuration is  
now saved.  
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Restoring a Previous Configuration  
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This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.  
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1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the  
location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with  
a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and  
double-click on it.  
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2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.  
3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for  
the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”.  
4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the  
countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be  
restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If  
not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the  
navigation bar of your browser.  
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Updating the Firmware  
From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s  
firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes  
to problems that may exist. 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  
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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 either no new firmware is  
available or that there is a new version available. If a new version is  
available, you will have the option to download it.  
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Downloading a New Version of Firmware  
If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of  
firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following.  
1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.  
2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where  
you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can  
name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be  
sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself  
later. Note: We suggest saving this to your desktop to locate the  
file easily. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.  
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3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window.  
Click “Close”.  
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The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware,  
follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.  
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Updating the Router’s Firmware  
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1. In the “Firmware  
Update” page, click  
“Browse”. A window  
will open that allows  
you to select the  
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location of the firmware  
update file. All firmware  
files end with a “.dlf”.  
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2. Browse to the firmware  
file you downloaded.  
Select the file by  
double-clicking on the  
file name.  
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3. The “Update Firmware”  
box will now display  
the location and name  
of the firmware file you  
just selected. Click  
“Update”.  
4. You will be asked if you  
are sure you want to  
continue. Click “OK”.  
5. You will see one more  
message. This message  
tells you that the Router  
may not respond for as  
long as one minute as  
the firmware is loaded  
into the Router and  
the Router is rebooted.  
Click “OK”.  
6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the  
countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be  
complete. The Router home page should appear 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 System Settings  
The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator  
password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and  
off the NAT function of the Router.  
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Setting or Changing the Administrator Password  
The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password  
for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password  
and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the  
Router in the future. It is also recommended that you set a password if you  
plan to use the remote management feature of your Router.  
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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 been no activity. For example, you have made some changes in  
the advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking  
“Logout”. Assuming the timeout is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after  
you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to login to the Router  
again to make any more changes. The login timeout option is for security  
purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes.  
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interface at one time.  
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Setting the Time and Time Zone  
The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol  
(SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the  
global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the  
security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside  
in. If you reside in an area that observes Daylight Saving, then place a check  
mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”. The system clock may  
not update immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact  
the time servers on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the  
clock yourself.  
Enabling Remote Management  
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE  
YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management  
allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the  
Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router. The first  
is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting  
“Any IP address can remotely manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN  
IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with  
a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The  
second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the  
Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter  
the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space  
provided and select “Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router”.  
Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you  
set your administrator password. Leaving the password empty will potentially  
open your Router to intrusion.  
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Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)  
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.  
Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE  
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the  
method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your  
ISP with the other computers on your network. This function should only be  
used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled  
for an advanced system configuration. If you have a single IP address and  
you turn NAT off, the computers on your network will not be able to access  
the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will disable your  
firewall functions.  
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Enabling/Disabling UPnP  
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by  
your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice  
messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-  
compliant. Some applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured  
in a specific way to operate properly. This usually requires opening TCP and  
UDP ports, and in some instances, setting trigger ports. An application that  
is UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, basically  
“telling” the Router which way it needs the firewall configured. The Router  
ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any applications that  
are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you  
can enable the UPnP feature. Simply select “Enable” in the “UPnP Enabling”  
section of the “Utilities” page. Click “Apply Changes” to save the change.  
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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update  
This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to  
automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new  
firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s advanced interface,  
the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you  
will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it.  
The Router ships with this feature enabled. If you want to disable it, select  
“Disable” and click “Apply Changes”.  
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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will  
need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.  
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP  
1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.  
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2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon  
(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).  
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3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your  
network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.  
4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet  
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Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following  
screen will appear:  
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5. If “Use the following IP address” (2) is selected, your Router will  
need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address  
information the table below. You will need to enter this information  
into the Router.  
6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”  
(1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3). Click “OK”.  
Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.  
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters 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  
to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address  
information in the table below. You will need to enter this  
information into the Router.  
4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address”  
tab (3).  
5. Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write the gateway address down in  
the chart.  
6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write the DNS address(es)  
in the chart.  
7. If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically”  
on the IP address tab. Click “OK”.  
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network  
adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.  
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Set up the computer that is connected to 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.  
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x  
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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router,  
you will need to change your Mac’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.  
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1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and  
select “TCP/IP”.  
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2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In”  
or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).  
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3. Next to “Configure” (2), if “Manually” is selected, your Router  
will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the  
address information in the table below. You will need to enter this  
information into the Router.  
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4. If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP  
Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address  
from the Router.  
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5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following  
window will appear. Click “Save”.  
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network  
settings are now configured for use with the Router.  
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X  
1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.  
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2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu.  
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3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the  
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4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should  
see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the  
PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT  
selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a  
PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.  
5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up  
for a static IP connection type. Write the address information  
in the table below. You will need to enter this information into  
the Router.  
6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”  
(4), then click “Apply Now”.  
Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.  
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In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web  
browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or  
the advanced web-based user interface, then change your browser’s  
settings to the recommended settings in this section.  
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Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher  
1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”.  
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2. In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections:  
“Never dial a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection  
is not present”, and “Always dial my default connection”. If you  
can make a selection, select “Never dial a connection”. If you  
cannot make a selection, go to the next step.  
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3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and  
select “LAN Settings…”.  
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4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed  
options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic  
configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then  
click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page.  
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher  
1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”.  
2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select  
“Proxies”. In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to  
the Internet”.  
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How to set up your network to operate with AOL for Broadband  
and your new Belkin Router  
There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL  
or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own  
Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection,  
supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have AOL  
DSL, please refer to “Directions for AOL DSL Users” below for setup  
instructions. If you have either AOL Cable or the AOL BYOA service,  
please go to the “Directions for AOL Cable Users” section of this  
guide, on page 104.  
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Directions for AOL DSL Users  
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STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for the Router and for each  
computer that will be using your AOL service.  
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STEP 2: Configure the Router for AOL for Broadband.  
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STEP 3: Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names  
you just created.  
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Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names  
Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP  
standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to  
TCP/IP before proceeding.  
1. If your Router is currently connected to the network, remove  
it from the network and connect it directly to your broadband  
modem. Then, log on to AOL as you normally do.  
2. Log on to your AOL master account.  
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3. Perform a keyword  
search on “names” by  
clicking “Keyword”, and  
then “Go to Keyword”.  
4. In the “Keyword”  
window, type in  
“names” then  
click “Go”.  
5. You will see the  
“AOL Screen Names”  
window. Click “CREATE  
a Screen Name”.  
6. A window will appear  
that asks whether  
the screen name is  
for a child. If you are  
creating the screen  
name for the Router,  
click “Yes” or “No” (it  
doesn’t matter which  
you select). If you  
are creating a screen  
name for an additional  
computer, select the  
appropriate answer.  
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7. The “Choose a Screen  
Name” window will  
appear. Type in a  
screen name, and  
click “Continue”. If  
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this screen name is for  
the Router, the name  
you choose should be  
something like your  
master screen name  
followed by the word  
Router. For instance  
“JohnSmithRouter”.  
If the screen name is  
for a computer, type in  
the screen name of the  
computer for which you  
are creating this screen  
name. Click “Continue”.  
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8. The “Choose a  
password” screen  
will appear. Enter the  
password for this  
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screen name twice, and  
click “Continue”.  
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9. The “Select a Parental  
Controls setting”  
window will appear. If  
this screen name is for  
the Router, choose any  
one of the settings (it  
doesn’t matter which).  
If this screen name is  
for a computer, choose  
the desired setting and  
click “Continue”.  
10. The “Confirm your  
Settings” window will  
appear. Select “Accept  
Controls”.  
11. The “AOL Screen  
Names” window  
appears. This window  
will include all the  
screen names you have  
created to this point.  
12. Repeat steps 1-11  
to add an additional  
screen name for each  
computer that will be  
using AOL and that will  
be connected to the  
Router. When you are  
finished adding screen  
names, go to Step 2.  
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Step 2 Configuring the Router  
Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL. This procedure is for Belkin  
Router models F5D5231-4, F5D6231-4, F5D7230-4, and F5D7231-4.  
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1. Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your  
User Manual.  
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2. Open your Web browser.  
3. In the address bar of your browser, type http://192.168.2.1 and  
click “Go”. You will be directed to the Router’s home page. Click  
on “Connection Type” in the left-hand column under “Internet  
WAN” heading.  
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4. You will see the Router’s login page. Leave the password field  
blank and click “Submit”.  
5. You will now see the “Connection Type” page. Select “PPPoE”  
and click “Next”. You will now see the PPPoE setup page.  
6. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you  
created for your Router (1).  
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7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the  
Router’s screen name (2).  
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8. Leave the “Service Name” field blank (3). Do not change the  
MTU setting.  
9. Click on “Apply Changes” (4).  
10. Click on the Home link at the top of the screen. The Internet  
Status indicator should read “Connected” (5).  
11. Go to Step 3.  
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Step 3 Configure your computers with the AOL screen names  
you just created  
This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer  
and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in  
Step 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen  
name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact  
AOL’s technical support department.  
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AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access)  
Users Directions  
AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL  
DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL” section beginning on  
page 97.  
AOL Cable Users STEP 1:  
Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using  
your AOL service.  
AOL DSL Users STEP 2:  
Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you  
just created.  
AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users  
Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names  
Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP  
standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to  
TCP/IP before proceeding.  
1. Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your  
User Manual. Once the Router is installed properly, go to the  
next step.  
2. Log on to your AOL master account.  
3. Perform a keyword  
search on “names” by  
clicking “Keyword”, and  
then “Go to Keyword”.  
4. In the “Keyword”  
window, type in  
“names” then  
click “Go”.  
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5. You should see the  
“AOL Screen Names”  
window. Click “CREATE  
a Screen Name”.  
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6. A window will appear  
that asks whether the  
screen name is for a  
child. Click “Yes” or  
“No” to answer.  
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7. The “Choose a Screen  
Name” window will  
appear. Type in the  
screen name of the  
computer for which you  
are creating this screen  
name. Click “Continue”.  
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8. The “Choose a  
password” screen  
will appear. Enter the  
password for this  
screen name twice, and  
click “Continue”.  
9. The “Select a Parental  
Controls setting”  
window will appear.  
Choose the appropriate  
setting for this screen  
name. Click “Continue”.  
10. The “Confirm your  
Settings” window will  
appear. Select “Accept  
Controls”.  
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11. The “AOL Screen  
Names” window  
appears. This window  
will include all the  
accounts you have  
created to this point.  
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12. Repeat steps 1-11 for  
each computer that  
will be using AOL and  
that will be connected  
to your Belkin Router.  
When you are finished  
adding screen names,  
go to Step 2.  
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Step 2 Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names  
you just created  
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This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer  
and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in  
Step 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen  
name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact  
AOL’s technical support department.  
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Problem:  
Installation CD does not automatically start  
Solution:  
If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically,  
it could be that the computer is running other applications that are  
interfering with the CD drive.  
1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 15-20  
seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double clicking on the  
“My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop.  
2. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Easy Installation  
CD has been placed in to start the installation.  
3. Easy Install should start within a few seconds If, instead, a window  
appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon  
labeled “EasyInstall.exe”.  
4. If the Easy Install Wizard is still does not start, reference the  
section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 89 of  
this manual for alternative setup method).  
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Problem:  
Easy Install cannot find my Router  
Solution:  
If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the  
installation process please check the following items:  
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1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during  
the installation process, there may be 3rd party firewall software  
installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet.  
Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm,  
BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton  
Personal Firewall.  
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If you do have firewall software installed on your computer,  
please make sure that you properly configure it. You can  
determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access  
by temporarily turning it off. If, while the firewall is disabled,  
Internet access works properly, you will need to change the  
firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on.  
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Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your  
firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to  
allow Internet access.  
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2. Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds, and then plug the  
power back into the router. Ensure that the router’s Power light  
is on; it should be solid green. If not, check to make sure that  
the AC adapter is connected to the router and plugged into a  
wall outlet.  
3. Ensure that you have a cable (use the cable included with the  
router) connected between (1) the network (Ethernet) port on the  
back of the computer and (2) one of the LAN ports, labeled “1”  
through “4”, on the back of the router.  
Note: the computer should NOT be connected to the port  
labeled “Internet/WAN” on the back of the router.  
4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then re-running  
the Easy Install.  
If the Easy Install Wizard is still unable to find the Router,  
reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network  
Settings” for installation steps.  
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Problem:  
Easy Install cannot connect my Router to the Internet  
Solution:  
If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the  
Internet, please check the following items:  
1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy  
Install Wizard. If the troubleshooting screen does not open  
automatically, click on the “Troubleshoot” button in the lower  
right-hand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window.  
2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that  
you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some  
user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of  
the name. Example: “[email protected]”. The “@myisp.com”  
part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your  
user name.  
If you continue to have no Internet connection, reference the  
section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 89  
of this manual for alternative setup method).  
Problem:  
ˆ• The Easy Install Wizard completed installation, but my web  
browser doesn’t work  
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I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Routers “WAN” light  
on my Router is off, and the “Connected” light is blinking  
Solution:  
If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the “WAN” light is off,  
and the “Connected” light is blinking, the problem may be that your  
modem and router are not connected properly.  
1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the  
Router is connected. We strongly recommend using the cable  
that was supplied with your Cable or DSL modem for this  
purpose. The cable should be connected at one end to the  
Router’s “Internet/WAN” port, and at the other end to the  
network port on your modem.  
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2. Unplug the Cable or DSL modem from its power source for 3  
minutes. After 3 minutes plug the modem back into its power  
source. This may force the modem to properly recognize  
the router.  
3. Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then  
reconnect the power. This will cause the router to re-attempt  
communication with the modem.  
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If the “WAN” light on the Router is not lit after completing these  
steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
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4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer.  
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Problem:  
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The Easy Install Wizard completed installation, but my web  
browser doesn’t work  
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I am unable to connect to the Internet. The Routers “WAN” light  
on my Router is on, and the “Connected” light is blinking  
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Solution:  
If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “WAN” light is on, and  
the “Connected” light is blinking, the problem may be that your  
connection type may not match the ISP’s connection.  
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If you have a “static IP address” connection, your ISP must  
assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.  
Please refer to the section entitled “Alternate Setup Method” for  
details on changing this setting.  
If you have a “PPPoE” connection, your ISP will assign you a  
user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make  
sure the Router connection type is configured to PPPoE and the  
settings are entered properly. Please refer to your Router’s User  
Guide section entitled “Alternate Setup Method” for details on  
changing this setting.  
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You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific  
requirements of your ISP. To search our Knowledge Base for  
ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and  
type in “ISP”  
If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these  
settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
Problem:  
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The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser  
doesn’t work  
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I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “WAN” light on my  
router is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid  
Solution:  
If the “WAN” light is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid,  
but you are unable to access the Internet, there may be 3rd party  
firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the  
Internet. Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm,  
BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton  
Personal Firewall.  
If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please  
make sure that you properly configure it. You can determine if  
the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily  
turning it off. If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works  
properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function  
properly when it is turned on.  
Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your  
firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow  
Internet access.  
If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any  
Firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
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Problem:  
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly  
Solution:  
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless  
computer, please check the following items:  
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1. Look at the lights on your Router. If you’re using a Belkin  
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Router, the lights should be as follows:  
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The “Power” light should be on.  
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The “Connected” light should be on, and not blinking.  
The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking.  
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2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the  
system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If  
you’re using a Belkin wireless card, the tray icon should look like  
this (the icon may be red or green):  
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3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model  
of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should  
have a list of “Available Networks” – those wireless networks it  
can connect to.  
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Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?  
Yes, my network name is listed – go to the troubleshooting solution  
titled “ I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network  
name is listed”  
No, my network name is not listed - go to the troubleshooting solution  
titled “ I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network  
name is not listed”  
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Problem:  
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name  
is listed  
Solution:  
If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list,  
please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:  
1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available  
Networks” list.  
2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to  
enter the network key. For more information regarding security,  
see the page entitled: Setting up wireless security  
3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower left-hand  
corner of your screen should turn green, indication a successful  
connection to the network.  
Problem:  
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my network name is  
not listed  
Solution  
If the correct network name is not listed under “Available  
Networks” in the wireless utility, please attempt the following  
troubleshooting steps:  
1. Temporarily move computer, if possible, five to ten feet from  
the Router. Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. If the  
correct network name now appears under “Available Networks”,  
you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the  
suggestions discussed in the section titled “Placement of your  
Wireless Networking Hardware” of this user manual.  
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2. Using a computer that is connected to the Router via a network  
cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that “Broadcast SSID”  
is enabled. This setting is found on the Router’s wireless  
“Channel and SSID” configuration page.  
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If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing  
these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
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Problem:  
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My wireless network performance is inconsistent  
Data transfer is sometimes slow  
Signal strength is poor  
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Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network  
(VPN) connection  
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Solution:  
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Wireless Technology is radio-based, which means connectivity  
and the throughput performance between devices decreases when  
the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will  
cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are  
obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result, the  
typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100  
to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you  
move further from the Router or Access Point.  
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In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we  
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to ten  
feet from the router.  
Changing the wireless channel - Depending on local wireless  
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your  
network can improve performance and reliability. The default  
channel the router is shipped with is channel 11, you may choose  
from several other channels depending on your region; see page  
47 - “changing the wireless channel” for instructions on how to  
choose other channels.  
Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless  
transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and  
connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit  
the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows  
Control Panel, open the Network Connections and double-click on  
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your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select  
the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have  
to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties),  
then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property.  
Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the  
wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic  
disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower  
transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different  
connection rates until you find the best one for your environment;  
note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable  
for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless  
card’s user manual.  
Problem:  
How do I extend the range of my wireless network  
Solution:  
Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend  
wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices:  
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Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can effectively  
double the coverage area of your wireless network. An Access  
Point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by  
your wireless router, and connected to the router using either an  
Ethernet cable, or through your home’s power lines using two  
Powerline Ethernet Adapters.  
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For 802.11g (54g) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless  
Range Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly  
to a Belkin 802.11g Wireless Router, without requiring an  
Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters.  
These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be  
ordered from Belkin directly.  
For network/range extension information, please visit:  
www.belkin.com/networking to find out more about:  
802.11g Wireless Range Extender/Access Point (F5D7130)  
Powerline Ethernet Adapter (F5D4070)  
Powerline USB Adapter (F5D4050)  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)  
security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point  
Solution  
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1. Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.  
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Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless  
Router or Access Point. (The Router default is 192.168.2.1, the  
802.11g Access Point is 192.168.2.254 ). Log into your router  
by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner  
of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you  
never set a password, leave the password field blank and click  
“Submit”.  
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Click the “Wireless” tab on the left of your screen. Select  
the “Encryption” or “Security” tab to get to the security  
settings page.  
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2. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.  
3. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in  
your hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase  
in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP  
key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You  
must now set all of your clients to match these settings. A hex  
(hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F  
and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.  
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For example:  
C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key  
4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Wireless  
Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless  
network will now need to be configured with the same  
security settings.  
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WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access  
Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure  
that security is turned on for this wireless client. If this is not done,  
you will lose your wireless connection.  
Note to Mac users: Original Apple Airport® products support 64-  
bit encryption only. Apple Airport 2 products can support 64-bit or  
128-bit encryption. Please check your Apple Airport product to see  
which version you are using. If you cannot configure your network  
with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption.  
Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)  
security on a Belkin client card  
Solution:  
The client card must use the same key as the Wireless Router or  
Access Point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or Access Point  
uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card  
must be set to the exact same key.  
1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless  
Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and  
configure more options of your card.  
2. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more  
options of the card.  
3. Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN  
Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the  
advanced features of the Belkin wireless card.  
4. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a  
network name from the “Available networks” list and click the  
“Properties” button  
5. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”  
6. Ensure the check box “The key is provided for me automatically”  
at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to  
connect to a corporate network, please consult your network  
administrator if this box needs to be checked.  
7. Type you WEP key in the “Network key’ box.  
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Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from  
A-F and 0-9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. This  
Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless  
Router or Access Point.  
For example:  
C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key  
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8. Click “OK”, and then “Apply” to save the settings.  
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For non-Belkin wireless client cards please consult the manufacturer  
for that wireless client card’s user manual  
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Problem:  
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Do Belkin products support WPA?  
Solution  
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Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded  
to drivers and software that support it. At the time of this FAQ  
publication, a security patch download is available, for free,  
from Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP  
operating system.  
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Download the patch here:  
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8  
425-ce2b-47a4-abec-274845dc9e91&displaylang=en  
You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless  
802.11g Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin  
support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this  
time. Microsoft’s patch only supports devices with WPA-enabled  
drivers such as Belkin 802.11g products  
Download the latest driver at http://web.belkin.com/support  
for the following products:  
F5D7000, F5D7001, F5D7010, F5D7011, F5D7230-4,  
F5D7231-4, F5D7130  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)  
security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a  
home network.  
Solution:  
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK  
(no server)”.  
2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting  
will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.  
3. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from 8 to 63 characters  
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols or spaces. This same  
key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For  
example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family  
network key”.  
4. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to  
match these settings.  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)  
security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for  
a business.  
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Solution:  
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If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients,  
use this setting. This is typically used in a business environment.  
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1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA  
(with server)”  
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2. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting  
will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.  
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3. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius  
Server” fields.  
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4. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field  
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5. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are  
distributed (in packets).  
6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to  
match these settings.  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)  
security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network.  
Solution:  
Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access  
Point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Family Network Key” in  
the Wireless Router or Access point, the clients must also use that  
same key.  
Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless  
Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and  
configure more options of your card.  
The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more  
options of the card.  
Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility  
will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced  
features of the Belkin wireless card.  
Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name  
from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button  
Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK (no server)  
Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box  
Important: WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-  
Z and 0-9. For WPA-PSK you can enter 8 to 63 characters. This  
Network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless  
Router or Access Point.  
Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)  
security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business.  
Solution:  
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Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless  
Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and  
configure more options of your card.  
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The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more  
options of the card.  
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Once the advanced button is clicked the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility  
will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced  
features of the Belkin wireless card.  
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Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network  
name from the “Available networks” list and click the  
“Properties” button  
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Under “Network Authentication” select WPA  
In the “ Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by  
your network administrator.  
Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings  
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Problem:  
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)  
security on a non-Belkin client card for a home network.  
Solution:  
For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook  
Network Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a  
file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless  
Protected Access” is available for free download:  
www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-  
ce2b-47a4-abcc-2748dc9e91diplaylang=en  
Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with  
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this  
time. You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer  
supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the  
latest driver from their support site.  
Supported Operating Systems:  
• Windows XP Professional  
• Windows XP Home Edition  
Enabling WPA-PSK (no server)  
1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network  
Connections”.  
2. Right-click on “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following  
screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless  
network settings” check box is checked.  
3. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button,  
and you will see the following screen.  
4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under  
“Network Administration”.  
Note: Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this  
computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an  
authentication server such as a radius server, please consult  
your network administrator for further information.  
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5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will  
have to be identical to the Wireless Router or Access Point that  
you set up.  
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box.  
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Important: Enter your Pre-Shared key. This can be from 8 to 63  
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same  
key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.  
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7. Click “OK” to apply settings.  
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What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?  
Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards,  
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is  
based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the  
board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The  
most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits  
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See  
the following chart for more detailed information.  
Wireless Comparison  
Wireless  
802.11b  
802.11g  
802.11a  
Technology  
Speed  
11Mbps  
54Mbps  
54Mbps  
Frequency  
Common  
Common  
5GHz -  
household  
household  
uncrowded band  
devices such as  
cordless phones  
and microwave  
ovens. May  
devices such as  
cordless phones  
and microwave  
ovens. May  
interfere with  
the 2.4GHz  
interfere with  
the 2.4GHz  
unlicensed band  
unlicensed band  
Compatibility  
Range  
Compatible with  
802.11g  
Compatible with  
802.11b  
Incompatible  
with 802.11b or  
802.11g  
Depends on  
interference -  
typically 50-300  
ft. indoors  
Depends on  
interference -  
typically 50–300  
ft. indoors  
Less interference  
- range is  
typically 50-100  
feet  
Adoption  
Price  
Mature - widely  
adopted  
Expected to  
continue to grow  
in popularity  
Slow adoption  
for consumers -  
more popular in  
business  
Inexpensive  
More expensive  
Most expensive  
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Technical Support  
You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/  
networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you  
want to contact technical support by phone, please call:  
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US:  
877-736-5771 or  
310-898-1100 ext.2263  
Europe:  
00 800 223 55 460  
1800 666 040  
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Australia:  
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FCC Statement  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR  
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY  
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street,  
Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole  
responsibility that the product,  
F5D7231-4  
to which this declaration relates,  
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.  
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio  
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such  
manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.  
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be  
placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during  
normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio  
frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less  
than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.  
Federal Communications Commission Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.  
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to  
this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void  
the users authority to operate the equipment.  
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Canada-Industry Canada (IC)  
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry  
Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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Europe-European Union Notice  
Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking  
comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the  
Commission of the European Community.  
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Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European  
Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).  
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EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety  
EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment  
ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.  
To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label  
on your Belkin product.  
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)  
and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the  
European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity  
to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international  
standards).  
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EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference  
EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity  
EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics  
EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker  
EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety  
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682  
or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo.  
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Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty  
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and  
workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its  
option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned  
during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the  
authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of  
purchase may be required.  
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,  
abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without  
the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been  
removed or defaced.  
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE  
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED  
OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification,  
extension, or addition to this warranty.  
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF  
WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO  
OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA  
STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above  
limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you  
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state  
to state.  
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Wireless G Router  
Belkin Tech Support  
Belkin, Ltd.  
US: 877.736.5771  
7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford  
NSW 2250 • Australia  
Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600  
Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603  
310.898.1100 ext. 2263  
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460  
Australia: 1800 666 040  
Belkin Corporation  
Belkin Components B.V.  
501 West Walnut Street  
Compton • CA • 90220 • USA  
Tel: 310.898.1100  
Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333  
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands  
Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300  
Fax: 310.898.1111  
Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349  
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Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom  
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000  
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