Belkin Router F5D7231-4 User Manual

							
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1.1  Checking  Settings
The  Setup  Assistant  will  now  examine  your  computer’s  network 
settings  and  gather  information  needed  to  complete  the  Router’s 
connection  to  the  Internet. 
1.2  Verifying  Hardware  Connections
The  Setup  Assistant  will  now  verify  your  hardware  connection. 
						

							
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1.3  Naming  your  Wireless  Network
The  Setup  Assistant  will  display  the  default  wireless  network  name 
 
or  Service  Set  Identifier  (SSID).  This  is  the  name  of  your  wireless 
network  to  which  your  computers  or  devices  with  wireless  network 
adapters  will  connect.  You  can  either  use  the  default  or  change  it  to 
something  unique.  Write  down  this  name  for  future  reference.  Click 
“Next”  to  continue. 
						

							
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1.4  Requesting  Internet  Account  Info  (if  needed)
If  your  Internet  account  requires  a  login  and  password,  you  will  be 
prompted  with  a  screen  similar  to  the  illustration  below.  Select  your 
country  or  ISP  from  the  drop-down  boxes. 
						

							
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1.5  Configuring  the  Router
The  Setup  Assistant  will  now  configure  your  Router  by  sending  data  to 
the  Router  and  restarting  it.  Wait  for  the  on-screen  instructions. 
NOTE: Do  not  disconnect  any  cable  or  power  off  the  Router  while  the 
Router  is  rebooting.  Doing  so  will  render  your  Router  inoperable. 
1.6  Checking  Internet  Connection
We  are  almost  done.  The  Setup  Assistant  will  now  check  your 
connection  to  the  Internet. 
  
						

							
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Congratulations
You  have  finished  installing  your  new  Belkin  Router.  You  will  see  the 
Congratulations  screen  when  your  Router  can  connect  to  the  Internet. 
You  can  begin  surfing  by  opening  your  browser  and  going  to 
 
any  website.
You  can  use  the  Setup  Assistant  to  set  up  your  other  wired  and 
wireless  computers  to  connect  to  the  Internet  by  clicking  “Next”. 
 
If  you  decide  to  add  computers  to  your  Router  later,  select  “Exit  the 
Assistant”  and  then  click  “Next”. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
If  the  Setup  Assistant  is  not  able  to  connect  to  the  Internet,  you  will 
see  the  following  screen.  Follow  the  on-screen  instructions  to  go 
through  the  troubleshooting  steps. 
 
1.7  Optional:  Assistance  Connecting  Other  Computers
This  optional  step  will  help  you  to  connect  additional  wired 
 
and  wireless  computers  to  your  network.  Follow  the  
on-screen  instructions.  
						

							
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Congratulations
Once  you  have  verified  that  your  other  wired  and  wireless  computers 
are  properly  connected,  your  network  is  set  up  and  working.  You  can 
now  surf  the  Internet.  Click  “Next”  to  take  you  back  to  the  main  menu. 
						

							
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The  Web-Based  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  Web-Based  Advanced  User  Interface,  you  can 
perform  the  following  tasks:
•  View  the  Router’s  current  settings  and  status
•  Configure  the  Router  to  connect  to  your  ISP  with  the  settings  that they  provided  you
•  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
•  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    Connect 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  “Modem”.
1.4  Connect  a  new  network  cable  (not  included)  from  the  back  of the  computer  to  one  of  the  wired  computers  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.
 
 
  Note:   Your  Router  may  have  ports  in  different  locations  than 
depicted  in  the  illustration  above.
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 
“Modem”  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  “1-4”.  The  light  that  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.
Network cable  
(to computer)
Mac or PC computer that was originally  connected to the cable or DSL modem
To power adapter
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Step 2    Set up your Computer’s Network Settings to Work  
  with a DHCP Server
See  the  section  in  this  User  Manual  called  “Manually  Configuring 
Network  Settings”  for  directions.
Step 3     Configure 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  Advanced  User  Interface,  go  to  the  section  entitled 
“Manually  Configuring  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.