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  networking  cable
•  Internet  browser
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements
•  A  PC  running  Windows  98SE,  Me,  2000,  or  XP,  or  a  Mac  computer  running  Mac  OS  X
•  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.
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 Router  is  Booting  Up
Solid  Green Router  is  Ready
2.   Wireless Network LED
OFF Wireless  Network  is  OFF
Green Wireless  Network  is  Ready
Blinking Indicates  Wireless  Activity
3.   Wired Computer 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  wired  computer  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
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  modem  is 
connected  properly  to  the  Router.  It  blinks  rapidly  when 
information  is  being  sent  over  the  port  between  the  Router  and 
the  modem.
OFF No  WAN  Link
Solid  Green Good  WAN  Link
Blinking  Green WAN  Activity
5.   Internet 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  
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  of  the  Router.
8.   Connection to Modem ( Modem 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.
a.   Resetting the Router 
Push  and  release  the  “Reset”  button.  The  lights  on  the 
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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  solid  again,  the  restore 
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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.  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.
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.
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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  time  of  installation.  If  it  is  not,  you  must  use  the 
“Alternate  Setup  Method”  section  of  this  User  Manual  to  configure 
your  Router.  Additionally,  if  you  are  using  an  operating  system  other 
than  Windows  2000  or  XP,  you  must  set  up  the  Router  using  the 
“Alternate  Setup  Method”  section  of  this  User  Manual.
Step 1:  Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick  
Installation Guide (QIG)
A. 
Unplug  your  modem’s  power  cord.  Put  the  Router  next  to  the 
modem.  Raise  the  Router’s  antennas.
B. Locate  the  networking  cable  that  connects  your  modem  and 
computer.  Unplug  that  cable  from  your  modem,  and  plug  it  into 
any  blue  “Wired  Computer”  port  on  the  back  of  the  Router.
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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 
port  on  the  back.  Plug  the  other  end  into  the  wall  outlet.
E. Wait  20  seconds  for  the  Router  to  start  up.  Look  at  the  display  on 
the  front  of  the  Router.  Make  sure  the  “Wired”  and  “Router”  icons 
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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  Setup  Assistant.  Follow  the 
instructions  there.
IMPORTANT:  Run  the  Setup  Assistant  from  the  computer  that  is 
directly  connected  to  the  Router  from  Step  1.B.
Note  for  Windows  Users
:   If  the  Setup  Assistant  does  not  start  up 
automatically,  select  your  CD-ROM  drive  from  “My  Computer”  and 
double-click  on  the  file  named  “SetupAssistant”  to  start  the  Setup 
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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.