Belkin Router F5D7231-4 User Manual

Package Contents
•  Belkin  Wireless  G  Plus  Router
•  Quick  Installation  Guide
•  Belkin  Easy  Install  Wizard  Software  CD  with  User  Manual
•  Belkin  RJ45  Ethernet  Networking  Cable
•  Power  Supply
 
System Requirements
•  Broadband  Internet  connection  such  as  a  cable  or  DSL  modem with  RJ45  (Ethernet)  connection
•  At  least  one  computer  with  an  installed  network  interface  adapter
•  TCP/IP  networking  protocol  installed  on  each  computer
•  RJ45  Ethernet...

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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.
1.   Power/Ready LED 
When  you  apply  power  to  the  Router  or  restart  it,  a  short  period 
of  time  elapses  while...

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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
Green 10Base-T  Device  Connected
Orange 100Base-Tx  Device  Connected
Blinking 
 
(Orange  or  Green) Port  Activity
4.  Modem Status LED 
This  LED  lights  in  GREEN  to  indicate  that  your...

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6.   Power Jack  
Connect  the  included  5V  DC  power  supply  to  this  jack.
7.   Connections to Computers (Wired Computer 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...

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Router  will  momentarily  flash.  The  Power/Ready  light  will 
begin  to  blink.  When  the  Power/Ready  light  becomes  solid 
again,  the  reset  is  complete.
b.  Restoring the Factory Defaults 
Press  and  hold  the  “Reset”  button  for  at  least  10  seconds, 
then  release  it.  The  lights  on  the  Router  will  momentarily 
flash.  The  “Power/Ready”  light  will  begin  to  blink.  When
 
the  “Power/Ready”  light  becomes...

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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
•  Belkin  Wireless  G  Plus  Router
•  Quick  Installation  Guide
•  Belkin  Easy  Install  Wizard  Software  CD  with  User  Manual
•  RJ45  Ethernet  Networking  Cable  (for  connection  of  the 
 
Router  to  the  computer)
•  Power  Supply
Modem Requirements 
Your  cable  or  DSL  modem  must  be  equipped  with  an  RJ45  Ethernet 
port....

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Setup  Assistant
Belkin  has  provided  our  Setup  Assistant  software  to  make  installing 
your  Router  a  simple  and  easy  task.  You  can  use  it  to  get  your 
Router  up  and  running  in  minutes.  The  Setup  Assistant  requires 
that  your  Windows  2000  or  XP  computer  be  connected  directly  to 
your  cable  or  DSL  modem  and  that  the  Internet  connection  is  active 
and  working  at  the...

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C. Find  your  new  networking  cable  (included  in  the  box  with  your 
Router)  and  connect  it  to  the  green  “Modem”  port  on  the  back 
of  the  Router.  Connect  the  other  end  to  your  modem,  in  the  port 
that’s  now  free.
D. Plug  in  your  modem’s  power  cord.  Wait  60  seconds  for  the 
modem  to  start  up.  Plug  the  Router’s  power  supply  into  the  black 
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Step 2:   Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software
A. 
Shut  down  any  programs  that  are  running  on  your  computer  at 
this  time.  Turn  off  any  firewall  or  Internet-connection-sharing 
software  on  your  computer.
B. Insert  the  CD  into  your  computer.  The  Setup  Assistant  will 
automatically  appear  on  your  computer’s  screen  within  15 
seconds.  Click  on  “Go”  to  run  the...

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Confirmation  Screen
Verify  that  you  have  completed  all  QIG  steps  by  checking  the  box  to 
the  right  of  the  arrow.  Click  “Next”  to  continue.
Progress  Screen
Setup  Assistant  will  show  you  a  progress  screen  each  time  a  step  in 
the  setup  has  been  completed.