Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type if you are a Telstra® BigPond User [Australia Only] Your user name and password are provided to you by Telstra BigPond. Enter this information below. Choosing your state from the drop-down menu (6) will automatically fill in your login server IP address.
Alternate Setup Method 1 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings 2 3 4 5 6 7 (1) 8 9 (2) 10 11 29 section DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Server. A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates URLs (Universal Resource Links) like www.belkin.com to IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” check box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address.
Alternate Setup Method Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your ISP may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service. When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work.
Alternate Setup Method 1 Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1). Click “Apply Changes” (2). Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router. 2 Entering a Specific MAC Address 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 31 section In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page.
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. You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. LAN Setup Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tab’s header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. 2 (1) 3 (2) 4 (3) 5 6 (5) 7 (6) 8 (1) IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface (4) IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to change this number, you can by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network interface card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack • Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service (DoS) • IP with zero length • Smurf Attack • TCP Null Scan • SYN flood • UDP flooding • Tear Drop Attack • ICMP defect • RIP defect • Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to atta
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Configuring Virtual Servers The “Virtual Servers” function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, machines from the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example, enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields (1). Next, enter “80” and “80” in the “Port” fields (2). Select “Both” (3).
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 WAN Ping Blocking Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens the level of security of your Router.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 1 2 3 4 The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. Click “OK”. 5 6 7 8 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 2 3 4 5 Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 6 7 8 9 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 1 2 3 A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4 5 7 A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Checking for a New Version of Firmware The “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. 1 2 3 4 5 The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Firmware”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse” (2). A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 1 2 3 5. 4 5 6 7 8 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 9 10 11 51 section You will see one more message.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router. Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time zone that you reside in. If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s advanced interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 1. Pull down the Apple ® menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1).
Manually Configuring Network Settings 1 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. 2 Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 3 4 2. 5 Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 6 8 (1) 9 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the “Network” menu. (5) (2) (3) (4) 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”.
Manually Configuring Network Settings PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router. 6.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1 2 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 4 4.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. (3) (1) (2) 3. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 2.
Recommended Web Browser Settings 3. Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “LAN Settings…”. 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband How to Set Up Your Network to Operate with AOL® for Broadband and your New Belkin Router 1 There are two types of AOL connections available—AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have AOL DSL, please refer to “Directions for AOL DSL Users” below for setup instructions.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 3. Perform a keyword search on “names” by clicking “Keyword”, and then “Go to Keyword”. 4. In the “Keyword” window, type in “names” then click “Go”. 5. You will see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”. 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. If you are creating the screen name for the Router, click “Yes” or “No” (it doesn’t matter which you select).
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 7. 1 The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in a screen name, and click “Continue”. If this screen name is for the Router, the name you choose should be something like your master screen name followed by the word “Router”. For instance “JohnSmithRouter”. If the screen name is for a computer, type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name. Click “Continue”. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The “Choose a password” screen will appear.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. If this screen name is for the Router, choose any one of the settings (it doesn’t matter which). If this screen name is for a computer, choose the desired setting and click “Continue”. 10. The “Confirm your Settings” window will appear. Select “Accept Controls”. 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the screen names you have created to this point. 12.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband AOL DSL Users Step 2 1 Configuring the Router Follow this step only if you use AOL DSL. This procedure is for Belkin Router models F5D5231-4, F5D6231-4, F5D7230-4, and F5D7231-4. 2 3 1. Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your User Manual. 4 2. Open your web browser. 3. In the address bar of your browser, type “http://192.168.2.1” and click “Go”. You will be directed to the Router’s home page.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 6. In the “User Name” field, type in the screen name that you created for your Router (1). (1) (2) (5) (3) (4) 7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the Router’s screen name (2). 8. Leave the “Service Name” field blank (3). Do not change the MTU setting. 9. Click on “Apply Changes” (4). 10. Click on the Home link at the top of the screen. The “Internet Status” indicator should read “Connected” (5). 11. Go to Step 3.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband AOL DSL Users Step 3 Configure your computers with the AOL screen names you just created This step consists of installing the AOL software on each computer and configuring it to use one of the screen names you created in Step 1. Remember that each computer MUST use a different screen name. For help installing and configuring the AOL software, contact AOL’s technical support department.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband Directions for AOL Cable or AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access) Users AOL Cable users need to follow these directions. If you have AOL DSL, go to the “Directions for AOL DSL Users” section beginning on page 63. AOL Cable Users STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for each computer that will be using your AOL service. AOL Cable Users STEP 2: Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 5. 1 You should see the “AOL Screen Names” window. Click “CREATE a Screen Name”. 2 3 4 5 6. A window will appear that asks whether the screen name is for a child. Click “Yes” or “No” to answer. 6 7 8 7. 10 The “Choose a Screen Name” window will appear. Type in the screen name of the computer for which you are creating this screen name. Click “Continue”.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 8. The “Choose a password” screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click “Continue”. 9. The “Select a Parental Controls setting” window will appear. Choose the appropriate setting for this screen name. Click “Continue”. 10. The “Confirm your Settings” window will appear. Select “Accept Controls”.
Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 1 11. The “AOL Screen Names” window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 2 3 4 12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to your Belkin Router. When you are finished adding screen names, go to Step 2.
Troubleshooting You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/ networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 877-736-5771. Technical support is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start. Solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
Troubleshooting If you do have firewall software installed on your computer, please make sure that you properly configure it. You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off. If, while the firewall is disabled, Internet access works properly, you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on.
Troubleshooting 2. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name. Example: “myname@myisp.com”. The “@myisp.com” part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name.
Troubleshooting 1 Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “WAN” light on my Router is on, and the “Connected” light is blinking. Solution: 2 3 If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “WAN” light is on, and the “Connected” light is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’s connection.
Troubleshooting Problem: • The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesn’t work. • I am unable to connect to the Internet. The “WAN” light on my Router is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid. Solution: If the “WAN” light is blinking, and the “Connected” light is solid, but you are unable to access the Internet, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet.
Troubleshooting You can find technical support information at 1 tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: 2 http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the US: 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext.
Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D5231-4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
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Specifications and Standards Electrical Power Requirements: 5V, 1.5A Safety CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
