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Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router

F5D6231-4

Quick Installation Guide

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Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D6231-4 Quick Installation Guide
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Quick Installation Guide Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway - F5D6231-4 10/100 Mbps Wireless Gateway with 4 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 Uplink Port, and 1 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) WAN Port
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F5D6231-4 E112002-R01
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Compliances FCC - Class B 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.
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Compliances ii
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Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Confirm That You Meet Installation Requirements 1 1 1 Hardware Setup Indicator LEDs Connecting Devices Configuring Wireless Connections 2 2 2 3 Configuring Your Computer Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/Me Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy Internet Explorer Netscape Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2.
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Table of Contents Common Configurations for Popular ISPs 20 Specifications Hardware Wireless RF 21 21 22 iv
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin Wireless Gateway. This Wireless Gateway, F5D6231-4, is a broadband router designed to share Internet access, provide security, and to network multiple devices with and without wires. This gateway’s simple installation setup can be used by the least experienced of users, while providing networking professionals with easy to configure advanced features. Please read the User Guide for advanced features of this product.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Hardware Setup Indicator LEDs Front Panel The front panel of the F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway provides indicator LEDs for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED. LED Ready (Power) Condition On Green Gateway is receiving power. Connected (Internet Status) On Green Gateway stays on internet connection. WLAN (Wireless AP) On Green The WAN port has established a valid wireless connection.
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HARDWARE SETUP 5. Reset Button: The Reset Button is designed and positioned at rear panel for rebooting and resetting system configuration to its default parameters. It acts as: • Reboot: by pushing 2 seconds • Back to factory default settings: by pushing 5 seconds Configuring Wireless Connections Make sure each wireless network adapter is properly installed along with all associated drivers and utilities. (Please see your wireless adapter’s documentation for complete setup information.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring Your Computer This Installation Guide provides configuration instructions for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0 and 2000, as well as for Mac OS 7.x or later. Please be sure that you are following the proper instruction set for your operating system. • Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/Me begins on this page. • Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 begins on page 6. • Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 begins on page 8.
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CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER 6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.” 7. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under “DNS Server Search Order.” Record any listed addresses. 8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them correctly. Click the “IP Address” tab and then click “Obtain an IP address automatically.” After then, click “OK.” 9. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/Me CD to copy some files.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Click “Start,” then “Run...” 2. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear. 3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click “Release” and then “Renew.” Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2~255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway is functioning. 4.
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CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER If “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and then select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” Click “OK.” 7. Click “OK” or “Close” to close each window. Step 2.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. Type “IPCONFIG/RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2~255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window. Now that your computer is configured to connect to your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway, please skip to “Configuring Your Gateway” on page 12.
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CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER 7. After writing down your IP settings, click the “IP address” tab. Select “Obtain IP address automatically” and click “OK.” 8. Click “OK” again to close the “Network” window. 9. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and your computer will shut down and restart. Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2~255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window. Now that your computer is configured to connect to your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway, please continue to “Configuring Your Gateway” on page 12.
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CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER 5. Another box will appear asking whether you want to save your TCP/IP settings. Click “Save.” Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring Your Gateway Now that you have successfully configured your computer and retrieved your new network settings from your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway, you are ready to configure the Gateway’s settings for your LAN. 1. Open your Web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and click the stop button. 2. In the “Address” field type “http://192.168.2.1” or “http://192.168.2.1:88” and press on your keyboard. 3.
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CONFIGURING YOUR GATEWAY Configuring LAN 1. The F5D6231-4 is equipped with a DHCP server, which means that will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on your network, and it will work properly in most applications. 2. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway provided to you by your ISP in the appropriate fields. You recorded these numbers earlier when you configured your computer to connect to the Gateway. 3.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring Internet/WAN The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any Internet Service Provider's system provided that you have correctly configured the Router's settings for your ISP's connection type. To configure the Router to connect to your ISP, click on "Connection type" on the Internet/WAN Tab on the left of the screen. For specific settings, select your connection type, then click “Next“ to proceed.
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CONFIGURING YOUR GATEWAY A Domain Name Server (DNS) is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.belkin.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and find the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since you are connecting to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that your DNS servers are also provided dynamically.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring Wireless You may need to change certain settings for your wireless network card to communicate with the Gateway. SSID: default (WLAN) Channel: 11 for North America; 13 for European (ETSI); 2 for Spain; 3 for France; 14 for Japan Note: We recommend establishing your wired connections to the Gateway before setting up your wireless connections.
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CONFIGURING YOUR GATEWAY Configuring Firewall The F5D6231-4 is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including Ping of Death (PoD) and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Some Internet applications may not work well with the firewall feature enabled, however, this is highly unlikely. You can turn the firewall function off if it is interfering with an application's function.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring Utilities The F5D6231-4 lets you manage functions such as assign a password, setting the time zone, save and backup your configuration, and update firmware. Before making any change, please read the direction carefully. 1. Click the “Reset Router” button to reset the configuration. Note: It may be necessary to Reset or Reboot the router if it begins working improperly. 2. To restore the factory default settings, click the "Restore Defaults" button.
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CONFIGURING YOUR GATEWAY 3. Mostly, Belkin may release new versions of the Router's firmware time to time. Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available online for this Router. 4. The F5D6231-4 enters with NO password. For more security, you should add a password here. As you will need this password if you need to log into the router in the future, therefore, keep your password in a safe place.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Common Configurations for Popular ISPs WAN Types Dynamic IP (Clone MAC) Dynamic IP (Hostname) PPPoE (DSL) Static (DSL) Static (Cable) 20 Characteristics Cable modem ISP, non-hostname based. Need to clone MAC in the DHCP page of router. Popular ISPs MediaOne, RoadRunner, Optimum Online, Time Warner, Charter and Adelphia @Home Network, Cogoco, ComCast, Cox, Cable ISP, Requires Hostname to authenticate ie. cx213818-B.
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Specifications Hardware Model F5D6231-4 Ports 4 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port 1 RJ-45 10/100 Mbps WAN Port 1 Uplink Port Host Processor CX84200-11 Flash Upgradeable memory (1 MByte) SDRAM 8 MByte memory Wireless Module PCMCIA interfaced wireless module with Atmel and RFMD solution Antenna 2 Fixed external antenna Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -25 to 60 °C (-25 to 140 °F) Humidity Operating: 15% to 95% Power 9 V, 1000 mA Cable CAT 5 UTP Standards IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Compliances EMI: CE, FCC Class B Safety: UL 1950, EN60950 Wireless RF Radio IEEE 802.11b Frequency Band USA-FCC: 2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11), 11 channels Canada-IC: 2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11), 11 channels Europe-ETSI: 2412~2472MHz (Ch1~Ch13), 13 channels Spain: 2457~2462MHz (Ch10~Ch11), 2 channels France: 2457~2472MHz (Ch10~Ch13), 3 channels Japan-STD-T66/STD-33:2412~2482MHz (Ch1~Ch14), 14 channels Operating Channel IEEE 802.
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