Belkin Router F5D7234-4user Manual

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1�  Quick- navigation  links
You can go directly to any of the Router’s 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. 
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 UI, indicating the connection 
status of the Router. When the indicator says “Connected” in BLUE, 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
�  l ogin/ 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 into 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”.
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 �  l anguage
This shows the active language for the User Interface. Select a desirable 
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7�  lan  settings
Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (L AN) 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 
“L AN” “Quick Navigation” link on the left side of the screen.
8 �  f eatures
Shows the status of the Router’s 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.
9 �  Internet W an 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. 10
�  Version Info
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and 
serial number of the Router.
11 �  Page n ame
The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Manual 
will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance “L AN > L AN 
Settings” refers to the “L AN Settings” page.  
						

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s tep 3 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet  service Provider (I sP)
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 
“Connected” if your Router is set up  properly.
(B)(A)
(C)
s etting 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 (I sP) Connection Type to 
d ynamic IP
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type used 
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.Change W an Ma C 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 
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1�  IP address
  Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.
2 �  s ubnet Mask
  Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.
3 �  Is P Gateway  address
  Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here. 
s
etting your Internet s ervice Provider (IsP) Connection Type to s tatic 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 
(1) , subnet mask  (2), and ISP gateway address  (3). 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”. After you apply the changes, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “Connected” if your Router is set 
up properly.
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setting your I sP Connection Type to PPPo e
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.
your connection type is PPPo e if: 
-    Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to 
connect to the Internet;
-    Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you 
use to connect to the Internet; or
-    You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to 
get on the Internet.
(1)
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1�  User n ame
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.
3 �  s ervice n ame
A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your 
ISP requires a service name, leave this blank. 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.
5 �  Maximum Idle Time
This 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 Internet s ervice 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”. After you apply the changes, the 
“Internet Status” indicator will read “Connected” if your Router is set 
up  properly.
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(2)
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1�  User I d
Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP User ID here.
2 �  Password
Provided by your ISP. Type in your password here.
3 �  PPTP Gateway
Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here.
4 �  Idle Time o ut
This feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your 
ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time. For instance, 
entering “10” into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect 
from the Internet after 10 minutes of no Internet activity. This option 
should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute.  5
�  Get IP by  dHCP
Select the method of getting your Internet IP address from your ISP 
server. It depends on your ISP service type. Check this box if your 
ISP will automatically assign an IP address for you. If you are not 
sure of this, please contact your ISP’s technical-support hotline. If 
your ISP provided an IP address for you, enter the information in the 
following  fields.
a �  IP a ddress
Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.
b �  s ubnet Mask
Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.
c �  d efault Gateway
Provided by your ISP. Enter the gateway address here. 
						

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setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® 
b igPond/ optus net Cable User
Follow the on-screen steps and click “Apply Changes” to complete 
your  setup.setting Custom d omain name server ( dns) settings
A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that 
translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” 
into IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require 
you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” 
box 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” to save 
the  settings.