Belkin F5D7630-4A ADSL Modem with Built-in Wireless Router User Manual 23MS293 F5D7630 4A man

Belkin International, Inc. ADSL Modem with Built-in Wireless Router 23MS293 F5D7630 4A man

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User ManualF5D7630-4AF5D7630-4BNetwork your computers with this one-boxsolution that connects and shares your ADSLInternet accessADSL Modem withBuilt-In 802.11gWireless Router
TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Placement of your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Understanding the Web-Based User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router(the Router). In minutes, you will be able to share your Internet connection andnetwork your computers. The following is a list of features that make your newRouter an ideal solution for your home or small office network.OVERVIEWKey FeaturesIntegrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that provides up to 54Mbps(nearly five times faster than 802.11b) data rates. Works with Both PCs and Mac® ComputersThe Wireless ADSL Modem Router supports a variety of networking environmentsincluding Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me,NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and anetwork adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).Front-Panel LED DisplayLighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are inoperation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to theInternet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.Web-Based User InterfaceYou can set up the Router’s functions easily through your web browser, withouthaving to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks toinstall or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setupfunctions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.NAT IP Address SharingYour Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IPaddress assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the costof adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account.
INTRODUCTION2SPI FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a widearray of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping ofDeath (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP NullScan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, andfragment flooding.Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchThe Router has a built-in, four-port network switch to allow your wiredcomputers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more.The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed ofconnected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and theInternet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for theeasiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IPaddresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicatednetworking setup.MAC Address FilteringFor added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique clientidentifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its ownMAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the web-baseduser interface and you can control access to your network.Applications and Advantages•Economically connect multiple computers to a single Internet connection•SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needsProvides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need
INTRODUCTIONPackage Contents•ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router•RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connecting the Router to the computer)•RJ11 Phone Line Cord (for connecting the Router to the ADSL line)•ADSL In-Line Filter•Power Supply•Quick Installation Guide•User Manual CD-ROM•Registration CardSystem Requirements•ADSL connection•At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter•TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer•CAT5 networking cable (or better)•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape® 4.0 or later3
KNOWING YOUR ROUTER4Front PanelThis LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your Modem Router is connected properly to theADSL line. Wireless Network LED LAN Port Status LEDsADSL – SYN Status LEDPower LED (PWR) ADSL – Data LEDPower LED (PWR)OFF Router is OFFGreen Router is readyADSL – SYN Status LEDOFF No ADSL connectionSolid Green ADSL connection is readyBlinking Green Negotiating connectionADSL – Data LEDOFF No WAN connectionGreen WAN connection is readyBlinking Indicates WAN activityWireless Network LEDOFF Wireless network is OFFGreen Wireless network is readyBlinking Indicates wireless activity
KNOWING YOUR ROUTERThese LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear ofthe Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports onthe rear of the Router, the LED will light. When information is being sent overthe port, the LED blinks rapidly.Rear PanelLAN PortsThe LAN ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation. The ports are labeled 1through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of theRouter. Connect your LAN computers or any networking devices to one of these ports.Reset ButtonThe “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may functionimproperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while5LAN Port-Status LEDsOFF No device is linked to the portSolid Orange 10/100Base-Tx device connectedBlinking Orange Port activityPower Jack ADSL PortLAN Ports Reset ButtonAntennas
KNOWING YOUR ROUTER6maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory defaultsettings by using the Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where youmay have forgotten your custom password.a. Resetting the RouterPush and release the Reset button. When the Power/Ready light becomes solidagain, the reset is complete.b. Restoring the Factory DefaultsPress and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds then release it. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.Power JackConnect the included 12V DC power supply to this inlet. Using the wrong type ofpower adapter may cause damage to your Router.ADSL PortThis port is for connection to your ADSL line. Connect your ADSL line to this port.
PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER7Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance ofyour wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide acircular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types ofconstruction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect thewireless signal and decrease the range. Whenever possible, your Router should beplaced as close as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. Inmulti-story homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center ofthe home as possible; this may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. Use care when choosing the location of your Router.•Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or washer/dryerunit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where you decide toplace your Router.•Place the Router on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets andcomputer cases.•Do not place objects or components on top of the Router. •Make sure that both antennas are pointing UP at all times.•Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not placethe Router next to a tinted window.We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your Router inthe center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficultycovering the entire area you want, try placing the Router as high as possible.Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are noobstacles between the wireless computer and the Router. The Router may also bemounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options forexpanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www. belkin.com/networking forsolutions.The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wirelessnetworks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones. Whilethese things can affect the network performance, your wireless network typicallywill work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER8ISP SettingsPlease collect the following information from your ISP before setting up theWireless ADSL Modem Router. For PPPoE and PPPoA users•VCI and VPI number•An ISP account user name and passwordFor fixed IP users•IP address and subnet mask•IP address for your ISP’s Gateway Server and Domain Name ServerConnect the SystemConnect the ADSL LineRun standard telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to theADSL port on your Wireless ADSL Modem Router. When inserting an ADSL RJ11plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properlyseated. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass filters betweenthe ADSL wall jack and your telephones. (These filters pass voice signals throughbut filter data signals out.)Phone Line ConfigurationInstalling a Full-Rate ConnectionIf you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your service provider will attachthe ADSL line to a data/voice splitter. In this case, you can connect your phonesand computer directly to the splitter as shown on the next page.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER9Installing with a SplitterInstalling a Splitterless ConnectionIf you are using a splitterless (G.lite) connection, then your service provider willattach the outside ADSL line directly to your phone system. In this case, youcan connect your phones and computer directly to the incoming ADSL line, butyou will have to add low-pass filters to your phones as shown on the next page.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER10Installing without a SplitterAttach to your Network Using Ethernet CablingThe four LAN ports on the ADSL Modem Router auto-negotiate the connectionspeed to 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, as well as the transmissionmode to half duplex or full duplex.Configuring the Router The Belkin Wireless ADSL Modem Router is equipped with a Web-Based Interfacethat you can use to set up the Router. From the Web-Based Interface, you canperform the following tasks:•View the Router’s current settings and status.•Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you.•Change the current network settings such as the internal IP address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings, and more.
11CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER•Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications (port forwarding).•Set up security features such as client restrictions and MAC address filtering.•Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.•Change the Router’s internal password.•Reset the Router.•Reset the Router’s default settings.•Update the Router’s firmware.Step 1: Installing the Hardware1. Power down your equipment.2. Connect each PC to one of the ports on the rear of the Router labeled LAN byusing a RJ45 networking cable.3. Connect the telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to theADSL port on your Router. Note: When inserting an ADSL RJ11 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks intoposition to ensure that it is properly seated.4. Connect the power adapter to the Router.5. After the Router is turned on, the Router’s Power light should be on.LAN Ports
12CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER6. Turn on the rest of your computers. After your computers boot up, a LAN link light (on the front of the Router) will be on for each port to which a wiredcomputer is connected. These lights are your means to verify that yourcomputers are connected.Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP ServerConfigure the TCP/IP settings on your computers to obtain an IP addressautomatically. The Router will assign each computer an IP address in the range of192.168.2.x. In most cases, your computer is programmed to automaticallyobtain your IP address when you turn it on. If your computer is not set to workwith a DHCP server, then see the section in this manual called “ManuallyConfiguring Network Settings” for directions.Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based User InterfaceUsing your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based UserInterface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do not type in anything else suchas “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.LAN Port Status LEDs
13CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTERLogging into the RouterTo configure the Router’s settings, you have to log in. The Router is suppliedwith no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank andclick the “Submit” button to log in.Logging out of the RouterOne computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of makingchanges to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to makechanges, 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. Thelogin will time-out after a specified period of time. The default login time-out is10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information,see the section in this manual titled “Changing the Login Time-out Setting”.
14NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACESetup Wizard1. Internet SharingSelect the connection type you are using. This information is provided by your ISP.2. Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoAEnter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) or PPPoA information inthe provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings. Thisinformation is provided by your ISP.User Name - Enter the ISP assigned user name. (Assigned by your ISP).Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP).Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP).VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).
15NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE3. Setting your Connection Type to Disable Internet SharingEnter VPI/VCI value in the provided spaces, and then click “Next”. Click “Apply”to activate your settings.VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).4. Setting your Connection Type to Multiple Protocol over ATM Mode Enter ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) information in the provided spaces, andclick “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings.WAN IP - Enter an IP address for the Wireless ADSL Modem Router WAN interface.(Assigned by your ISP).Subnet Mask - Enter a subnet mask. (Assigned by your ISP).
16VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).Default Gateway - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Wireless ADSLModem Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, itwill forward the packets to the Default Gateway. (Assigned by your ISP).5. Click apply to activate your settings.You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You should have Internetaccess at this point. To test your Internet connection, open your browser andvisit a website such as www.belkin.com.NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE
17UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEThe home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. Alladvanced setup pages can be reached from this page.1. Quick-Navigation LinksYou can go directly to any of the Router’s UI pages by clicking directly onthese links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabsto make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the header ofeach tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function. 2. Home ButtonThe Home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this buttonwill take you back to the home page.3. Internet Status IndicatorThis indicator is visible in all pages of the Router, indicating the connectionstatus of the Router. When the indicator says “connection OK” in GREEN, theRouter is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected tothe Internet, the indicator will read “no connection” in RED. The indicator isautomatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router.4. Login/Logout ButtonThis button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press ofone button. When you are logged into the Router, this button will change toread “Logout”. Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login110 254398 7 6
18UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEpage where you will need to enter a password. When you are logged into theRouter, you can make changes to the settings. When you are finished makingchanges, you can log out of the Router by clicking the “Logout” button. Formore information about logging into the Router, see the section called“Logging into the Router”.5. Help ButtonThe “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is alsoavailable on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections ofeach page.6. LAN SettingsShows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Router.Changes can be made to the settings by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigationlink on the left side of the screen.7. FeaturesShows the status of the Router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changescan be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clickingthe “Quick Navigation” links on the left side of the screen.8. Internet SettingsShows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects tothe Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking onthe “Internet/WAN” Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.9. Version InfoShows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serialnumber of the Router.10.Page NameThe page you are on can be identified by this name. This manual willsometimes refer to pages by name. For instance, “LAN > LAN Settings” refersto the “LAN Settings” page.
19Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here.1. LAN SettingsClicking on the header of the LAN tab (A) will take you to the LAN tab’s headerpage. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settingsor make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (B) or toview the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP client list” (C).ABC123456UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE
20UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE1. IP Address The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IPaddress is “192.168.2.1”. To access the setup interface, type this IP addressinto the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed.To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click “ApplyChanges”. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples ofa non-routable IP are:192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)2. Subnet MaskThere is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique, advancedfeature of your Belkin Router.3. DHCP ServerThe DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigningIP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The defaultsetting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary, however, inorder to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer onyour network. To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “ApplyChanges”.4. IP Pool The IP Pool is the range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment tothe computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If youwant to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting andending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign100 IP addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IPaddress pool larger than 100 computers. For example, starting at 50 meansyou have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. Thestarting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.5. Lease TimeLease time is the length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP addressfor each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to“Forever”. The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computeris assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not changefor that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals, such as
21UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEone day or one hour, frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. Thisalso means that a particular computer’s IP address may change over time. Ifyou have set any of the other advanced features of the Router, such as DMZ orclient IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, youwill not want the IP address to change. 6. Local Domain NameThe default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name (networkname) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless youhave a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anythingyou want such as “MY NETWORK”. DHCP Client List You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected toyour network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the hostname (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) ofthe computer’s network interface card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh” (4) buttonwill update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated. 12 3 4
22UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE2. Internet WANThe “Internet WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to yourInternet Service Provider. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually anyADSL Service Provider’s system provided you have correctly configured theRouter’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your connection settings areprovided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that yourISP gave you, click “Connection Type” (A) on the left side of the screen. Selectthe connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking “DNS”(B) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings.When you have finished making settings, the “Internet Status” indicator will read“Connection OK” if your Router is set up properly.AB
23Connection TypeFrom the Connection Type page, you can select the type of connection you use.Select the type of connection you use by clicking the radio button (1) next toyour connection type and then clicking “Next” (2). 12Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoAEnter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) or PPPoA information inthe provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click “Apply” to activate your settings. Thisinformation is provided by your ISP.abcdefghijUNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE
UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE24a. Username - Enter the ISP assigned user name. (Assigned by your ISP).b. Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP).c. Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP).d. IP assigned by ISP - Select “Yes” for automatic IP assignment from your ISP.Select “No” only if your ISP assigns you a fixed IP address.e. IP address - If you are using a fixed IP address, enter the fixed IP addresssupplied by your ISP.f. Subnet Mask - If you are using a fixed IP address, enter the subnet masksupplied by your ISP. g. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).h. Encapsulation - Select your encapsulation type (supplied by your ISP) tospecify how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM transport layer. VC-MUX: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (nullencapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with fewer overheads.LLC: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Logical Link Control allows multipleprotocols running over one virtual circuit (more overhead).i. Dial on Demand - By selecting “Dial on Demand” your Router willautomatically connect to the Internet when a user opens up a web browser. j. Idle Time (Minutes) - Enter the maximum idle time for the Internetconnection. After this time has been exceeded, the connection will beterminated.
25UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACESetting your ISP Connection Type to Disable Internet SharingVPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX. (Assigned by your ISP).Setting your ISP Connection Type to Multiple Protocol over ATMabcdea. WAN IP - Enter an IP address for the Wireless ADSL Modem Router WANinterface. (Assigned by your ISP).b. Subnet Mask - Enter a subnet mask. (Assigned by your ISP).c. Default Route - Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Wireless ADSLModem Router cannot find the destination address within its local network, itwill forward the packets to the Default Gateway. (Assigned by your ISP).d. VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).e. Encapsulation - Select LLC or VC MUX. (Assigned by your ISP).
26UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEDNS (Domain Name Server) SettingsA “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translatesUniversal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to IP addresses. ManyISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The “Automaticfrom ISP” box (1) should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNSaddress. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to entera specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to workproperly. If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do nothave to enter a DNS address. Leave the “Automatic from ISP” box checked. Toenter the DNS address settings, uncheck the “Automatic from ISP” box and enteryour DNS entries in the spaces provided. Click “Apply Changes” (2) to save thesettings.123. WirelessThe Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. Fromthis tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operatingchannel, and encryption security settings.Channel and SSIDChanging the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the UnitedStates, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, thereare 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel
27UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACErequirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for thecountry you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country thatdoes not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there areother wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set tooperate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For bestperformance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the otherwireless network. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11,then set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select thechannel from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier)is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”. You can change this toanything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wirelessnetworks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID isunique (does not match that of another wireless network in the area). To changethe SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and click“Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a change to theSSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured toconnect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wirelessnetwork adapter for information on making this change.
28UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE12Using the ESSID Broadcast FeatureFor security purposes, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanningfor the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID,select “DISABLE” and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Eachcomputer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY”will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless networkadapter for information on making this change.Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.Using the Wireless Mode SwitchYour Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “Mixed”, “11g Only”,and “11b Only”. The different modes are explained next.•Mixed - In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11gwireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and ensuresfull compatibility with Wi-Fi-compatible devices. Set the Router to Mixed modeif you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network. This is therecommended setting for your router and should only be changed if you havea specific reason to do so.
29UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE•11g Only Mode - 11g Only mode is compatible with 802.11g clients only. Thismode can be useful only if you do not have any 802.11b clients that needaccess to the network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from thedrop-down box next to “Wireless Mode” then click “Apply Changes”.•11b Only Mode - It is not recommended you use this mode unless you have avery specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problemsthat may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary forinteroperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.Note: Switching to 11b Only mode will decrease 802.11g performance to 11Mbps.g NitroEnabling “g Nitro” allows the Router to use Frame Bursting to get the maximumthroughput from the Router to 802.11g clients. g Nitro throughput is up to 50%faster than any standard 802.11g equipment. g Nitro will work with 802.11gclients that support g Nitro.Encryption/SecurityChanging the Wireless Security SettingsYour Router is equipped with the latest security standard called WPA (WirelessProtected Access). It also supports the legacy security standard called WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless security is disabled. To enablesecurity, you will need to determine which standard you want to use. To accessthe Security settings, click “Security” on the Wireless tab.Setting WPA SecurityNote: To use WPA security, your clients must be upgraded to drivers and softwarethat support WPA. At the time this manual was published, a security patch fromMicrosoft is available for free download. This patch works only with Windows XP.You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin 802.11g WirelessNotebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems arenot supported at this time. Only Belkin 802.11g clients support WPA at this time.
There are two types of WPA security, WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with server).WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between 8 and 40 characters long.It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses thesame key to access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in ahome environment.WPA (with server) is a system where a radius server distributes the keys to theclients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment.Setting WPA-PSK (no server)1. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.2. Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from 8 to 40 characters and can beletters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clientsthat you set up.3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.Setting WPA (with server) SettingsIf your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use thissetting.UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE30
1. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA (with server)”.2. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields.3. Enter the radius key into the Radius Key field.4. Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (inpackets).5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match thesesettings.Setting WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®.To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using themanual method described in the next section.1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE31
32UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you WEP keymanually by typing in the HEX WEP key manually, or you can type in aPassphrase in the Passphrase field and click “Generate” to create a WEP keyfrom the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all ofyour clients to match these settings.3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wirelessnetwork will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer tothe documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on makingthis change.Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bitkeys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers.For instance:AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit keyIn the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–Fand 0–9. You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Routerand your wireless computers.
33UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACENote to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only.Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please checkyour product to see which version you are using. If you cannot configure yournetwork with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption.4. FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from awide 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 floodingThe firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attacknetworks. These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that essentially they donot exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn the firewall function off if needed,however, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled. Disabling thefirewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hackerattacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.
34Application Gateways SettingsApplication gateways let you select ports to be open for certain applications towork properly with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the Router. Alist of popular applications has been included to choose from. Select yourapplication from the drop-down list from the bottom of the screen. If yourapplication is not here, you will need to check with the application vendor todetermine which ports need to be configured. You can manually input this portinformation into the Router.Choosing an ApplicationSelect the row that you want to copy the settings to from the drop-down list,select the row you want to copy to, and then click “Copy To”. The settings will betransferred to the row you specified. Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting forthat application. UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE
35UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEVirtual ServersVirtual Servers allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as aweb server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications, through yourRouter to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by afirewall, machines from the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be“seen”. If you need to configure the Virtual Server function for a specificapplication, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out whichport settings you need. Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerTo enter settings, enter the last digit of your LAN IP address in the spaceprovided for the internal machine, input the Protocol Type (TCP or UDP), and theLAN Port & Public Port number required to pass, select “Enable” and click “Set”.Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable anddisable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settingswhen you are not using a specific application.Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or othernetwork services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a singlecomputer, a range of computers, or multiple computers.
36UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEAccess ControlAccess Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or deniedaccess through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic.To configure restrictive access to your computers, do the following:1. Click “Add PC” on the Access Control screen.2. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown on thefollowing screen).3. Click “OK” and then click “Apply Changes” to save your settings.
37UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEURL BlockingTo configure the URL Blocking feature, specify the websites(www.anywebsite.com) and or keywords you want to filter on your network. Click“Apply Changes” to activate the change. To complete this configuration, you willneed to create or modify an access rule in the “Client IP filters” section. Tomodify an existing rule, click the “Edit” option next to the rule you want tomodify. To create a new rule, click on the “Add PC” option. From the “AccessControl > Add PC” section, check the option for “WWW with URL Blocking” in theClient PC Service table to filter out the websites and keywords specified.Schedule RuleYou may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each accesscontrol rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the schedule on the“Schedule Rule”, and apply the rule on the “Access Control” page.
38UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEFollow these steps to add a schedule:1. Click “Add Schedule Rule”.2. You will see the following screen.3. To configure the Schedule Rule, specify the Name, Comment, Start Time, andEnd Time that you want to filter on your network.4. Click “OK” and then “Apply Changes” to save your settings.5. To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify an accessrule in the Client IP filters section. This activates the schedule for use in the“Access Control” page.MAC Address Filtering The MAC Address Filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specifywhich computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to accessthe network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When youenable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on yournetwork to allow network access to each, or copy the MAC address by selectingthe name of the computer from the “DHCP Client List”. To enable this feature,select “Enable”. Next, click “Apply Changes” to save the settings.
39UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACEDMZ (Demilitarized Zone)If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly frombehind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internetaccess. This may be necessary if the NAT feature is causing problems with anapplication such as a game or video conferencing application. Use this feature on atemporary basis. The computer in the DMZ is not protected from hacker attacks.
40UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACETo put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its LAN IP address in theStatic IP field and click “Apply Changes” for the change to take effect.If you are using multiple Public (WAN) IP addresses, it is possible to selectwhich Public (WAN) IP address the DMZ host will be directed to. Type in thePublic (WAN) IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to, enter the last twodigits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer, and click “Apply Changes”.UtilitiesThe Utilities screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router andperform certain administrative functions. Restart RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it beginsworking improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any ofyour configuration settings.

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