Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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2�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.  2
�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 “Finish—return to Main 
Menu” and then click “Next”.  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.  
						

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2�7 o ptional: a ssistance Connecting o ther Computers
This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless 
computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.  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 return to the main menu. 
						

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s tep 3: s et Up Wireless s ecurity – Run the s ecurity assistant s oftware
Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that 
you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your 
network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security 
Assistant will guide you through the process. Click “Security Assistant” 
and follow the on-screen instructions.
IMPoRT aNT:  Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is 
directly connected to the Router from Steps 1 - B. 
						

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3�1 Picking the s ecurity Type
Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” 
to  continue.Progress s creen
The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step 
has been completed. 
						

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3�3 Transferring the Key
After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the 
network key to each of your wireless computers. Click on “Transfer Key” 
if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions, or click 
on “Print” to print the information. Manually enter it to each wireless 
computer. Then, click “Next” to continue.3 �2 Creating a Network Key
Enter a network key (PSK ) for your wireless network and click “Next” 
to  continue. 
						

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Congratulations
Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly 
connected, your wireless network is set up and secured. You now can 
run your network wirelessly and securely. Click “Finish” to take you back 
to the main menu.3�4 Verifying the Connection
If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click 
“Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one 
computer” and click “Next”. Then, follow on-screen instructions. 
						

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4
a lT e RN aTe s eTUP Me THod
s tep 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation guide 
See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section.
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.s tep 3: Configuring 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” (do not type 
in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.
step 2: s et your Computer’s Network s ettings to Work with a dHCP server 
See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions. 
						

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logging out of the Router
One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of 
making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in 
to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged 
out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second 
method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of 
time. The default login time-out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from 
one to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual 
titled “Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”.
Understanding the Web- based a dvanced User Interface
The home page is the first page you will see when you access the 
Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view 
of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be 
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1�  Quick-Navigation  links
You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced 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 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 �  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.
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
�  Internet- status Indicators
This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, 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 “Not Connected” in 
RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to 
the settings of the Router.
6 �  l anguage
Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface. Select a 
desirable language by clicking one of the available languages.
7 �  Version Info  
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and 
serial number of the Router.
8 �  la N 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.