Belkin F5D7231P High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router w/ Print Server User Manual P74606 F5D7231 4P man indd

Belkin International, Inc. High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router w/ Print Server P74606 F5D7231 4P man indd

Users Manual Part 4

40Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method41section21345678910111213Setting your Connection TypeFrom 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).(2)(1)
42Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method43section21345678910111213Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found 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.1. Host NameThis space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP. Enter your host name here and click “Apply Changes” (3). If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you are not sure, leave this blank.2. Change WAN MAC AddressIf 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 MAC address through this link. (2)(1)(3)
42Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method43section21345678910111213Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IPA 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, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. 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” (5). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.1. IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.2. Subnet MaskProvided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.3. ISP Gateway AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here. 4. My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressIf your ISP assigns you more than one static IP address, your Router is capable of handling up to five static WAN IP addresses. Select “My ISP provides more than one static IP address” and enter your additional addresses.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
44Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method45section21345678910111213Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoEMost 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 PPPoE if: a) Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internetb) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internetorc) You have to double-click on a desktop Icon other than your browser to get on the Internet(2)(1)(6)(3)(4)(5)
44Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method45section213456789101112131. User NameThis space is provided to type in your User name that was assigned by your ISP.2. PasswordType in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.3. Service NameA Service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank.4. MTUThe 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. Disconnect after X...The Disconnect 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 checkmark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the router to disconnect from the Internet after 5 minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute.
46Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method47section21345678910111213Setting your Internet Service 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” (9). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.1. PPTP AccountProvided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP account name here.2. PPTP PasswordType in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it.3. Host NameProvided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
46Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method47section213456789101112134. Service IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter your service IP address here. 5. My IP AddressProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.6. My Subnet MaskProvided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.7. Connection ID (optional)Provided by your ISP. If your ISP did not give you a connection ID, leave this blank.8. Disconnect after X….The Disconnect 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.
48Alternate Setup MethodAlternate Setup Method49section21345678910111213Setting 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 (1) will automatically fill in your login server IP address. If your login server address is different than one provided here, you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to “User decide login server manually” (4) and type in the address next to “Login Server” (5). When you have entered all of your information, click “Apply Changes” (7). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.1. Select your StateSelect your state from the drop-down menu (1). The “Login Server” box will automatically be filled in with an IP address. If for some reason this address does not match the address that Telstra has given, you can manually enter the login server address. See “User Decide Login Server Manually” (4).2. User NameProvided by your ISP. Type in your user name here.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(7)

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