Belkin Router F5D8235-4 User Manual

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g�  Router/Power  status 
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 “router” icon blinks . When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use  .
OffRouter is off
Blinking BlueRouter is booting up
Solid BlueRouter is on and ready
H� Wireless s tatus
OffWireless is...

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K � Connections to Wired Computers  
Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports  . These ports are RJ45, 10/100/1000 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable . The ports are labeled 1 through 4 . 
l� U sb  Port 
Plug in your USB storage device here  .  
M� Connection to Modem  
This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem  . Use the cable that was...

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Verify the contents of your box � y ou should have the following:
•	Belkin N+ Wireless Router 
•	RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 
•	Power Supply
•	Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD
•	User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD
•	Network Status Display Guide
•	Wireless Security Setup Guide
Modem Requirements
Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port  . Many modems have both an RJ45...

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s tep 1: Hardware Connections
1� Find the cable connecting your modem and computer*  . Unplug it from the computer and plug it into the yellow port on the Belkin Router . 
2� Connect the new cable (provided in the box) to any gray port on the Router  . Plug the other end into a network (Ethernet) port on your computer  .
3� Plug the power supply into a wall outlet, and the other end into the black port...

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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 Assistant .
s tep 2: s et Up the Router – Run the s etup assistant s oftware
a � Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time . Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing...

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Confirmation s creen
Verify that you have completed all QIG steps by checking the box to the right of the arrow  . Click “Next” to continue  .
select Country 
Select your country from the drop-down box  . Click “Begin” to continue . 

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1�1 Checking s ettings
The Setup Assistant will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet .
Progress s creen
Setup Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed  .  

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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�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�4 Requesting Internet a ccount Info (if needed)
If your Internet account requires a login and...

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1�6 Checking Internet Connection
We are almost done  . The Setup Assistant will now check your connection to the Internet�
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...