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Alternate Setup Method 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. If your login server address is different than the 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.

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(1) Select your State Select your state from the drop-down menu (6). 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, you can manually enter the login server address. See User decide login server manually (4).

(2) User Name Provided by your ISP. Type in your user name here.

(3) Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it.

(4) User decide login server manually If your login server IP address is not available in the Select Your State drop-down menu (6), you may manually enter the login server IP address by placing a check in the box next to User decide login server manually and type in the address next to Login Server (5). 28 28 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings 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. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly. If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address. Leave the Automatic from ISP check box checked. To enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the Automatic from ISP check box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided. Click Apply Changes (2) to save the settings.

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(2) 29 29 Alternate Setup Method 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 computers 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. Belkin has provided the ability to clone (copy) the MAC address of the computer into the Router. This MAC address, in turn, will be seen by the ISPs system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work. If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem. Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network.

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(2) 30 30 Alternate Setup Method 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. Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. You can manually enter one in the MAC Address page. Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided (3) and click Apply Changes

(2) to save the changes. The Routers WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified. s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 31 31 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Routers 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 Routers home page in your browser window. LAN Setup Clicking on the header of the LAN tab (1) will take you to the LAN tabs header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings, click on LAN Settings (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on DHCP Client List (3).

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(3) 32 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here.

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(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. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a 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 Mask ADVANCED FEATURE! There is no need to change the subnet mask. It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary. Only make changes to the subnet mask if you specifically have a reason to do so. The default setting is 255.255.255.0.

(3) DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is ON. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary. Turning off the DHCP server will require you to manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server, select Off and click Apply Changes. 33 33 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 2100 (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. For instance, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address.

(5) Lease Time The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. The default setting is forever, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a particular computers IP address may change over time. If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. You will not want these to change. We recommend for this reason that you leave the lease time set to Forever.

(6) Local Domain Name You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want such as MY NETWORK. The default setting is Belkin. 34 34 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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 computers network interface card (NIC). Pressing the Refresh (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.

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(4) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 35 35 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) Denial of Service (DoS) IP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:

UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports appear to be Stealth meaning that for all intents and purposes, they do not 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 the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled. 36 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. If you need to configure the Virtual Servers function for a specific application, a list of common applications has been provided. If your application is not listed, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need. Choosing an Application Select your application from the drop-down list. Click Add. The settings will be transferred to the next available space in the screen. Click Apply Changes to save the setting for that application. To remove an application, select the number of the row that you want to remove, then click Clear. Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal (server) machine and the port(s) required to pass (use a comma between multiple ports). Then select the port type (TCP or UDP) and click Apply Changes. You can only pass one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application. 37 37 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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). Select Block (4). You can also select Always to block access all of the time. Select the day to start on top (5), the time to start on top (6), the day to end on the bottom (7), and the time to stop (8) on the bottom. Select Enable (9). Click Apply Changes. The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified. Note: Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities> System Settings> Time Zone.

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(9) 38 38 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. The Block feature lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computers MAC address from the list.

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(3) To enable this feature, select Enable MAC Address Filtering (1). Next, enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by clicking in the space provided (2) and entering the MAC address of the computer you want to add to the list. Click Add (3), then Apply Changes to save the settings. To delete a MAC address from the list, simply click Delete next to the MAC address you wish to delete. Click Apply Changes to save the settings. Note: You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access the Routers administrative functions (the computer you are using now). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 39 39 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable. Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect. If you are using multiple static WAN IP addresses, it is possible to select which WAN IP address the DMZ host will be directed to. Type in the WAN IP address you wish the DMZ host to direct to, enter the last two digits of the IP address of the DMZ host computer, select Enable and click Apply Changes. 40 40 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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.

(1) To turn off the ping response, select Block ICMP Ping (1) and click Apply Changes. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 41 41 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. 42 42 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. 3. 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. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Routers address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 43 43 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart or the router could be damaged. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Routers defaults will be restored. The Routers home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Routers address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 44 44 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. 1. Click Save. A window called File Download will open. Click Save. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name Config. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click Save. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 45 45 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. 46 46 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click OK. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click OK. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Routers configuration will be restored. The Routers home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Routers address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 47 47 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the Check Firmware button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below:

1. To download the new version of firmware, click Download. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click Save. 48 48 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click Close. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in Updating the Firmware. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 49 49 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. 50 50 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click OK. 5. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted. Click OK. 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 Routers address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 51 51 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future. It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router. Changing the Login Timeout Setting The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Routers advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking Logout. Assuming the timeout is set to 10 minutes, 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make anymore changes. The login timeout option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes. Note: Only one computer can be logged into the Routers advanced setup interface at one time. 52 52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. The system clock may not update immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself. Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your Routers settings from anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router. The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router. By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router. Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password. Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 53 53 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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. 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(NAT) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network. This function should only be used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. If you have a single IP address and you turn NAT off, the computers on your network will not be able to access the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect your firewall functions. Enabling/Disabling UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the Routers firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports, and in some instances, setting trigger ports. An application that is UPnP-

compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, basically telling the Router which way it needs the firewall configured. The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Simply select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page. Click Apply Changes to save the change. 54 54 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 Routers 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 55 55 Manually Configuring Network Settings 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).

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(2) 3. Next to Configure (2), 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. 4. If not already set, at Configure:, choose Using DHCP Server. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router. 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click Save. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. 56 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the System Preferences icon. 2. Select Network (1) from the System Preferences menu.

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(4), then click Apply Now. Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. 58 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 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. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The following screen will appear:

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(3). Click OK. Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. 59 59 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.

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(3) 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. You will need to enter this information into the Router. 4. Write the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab (3). 5. Click the Gateway tab (2). Write the gateway address down in the chart. 6. Click the DNS Configuration tab (1). Write the DNS address(es) in the chart. 7. If not already selected, select Obtain IP address automatically on the IP address tab. Click OK. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router. 60 60 Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browsers settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browsers 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. 2. In the Internet Options screen, there are three selections:

Never dial a connection, Dial whenever a network connection is not present, and Always dial my default connection. If you can make a selection, select Never dial a connection. If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 6161 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. In the Preferences window, click on Advanced then select Proxies. In the Proxies window, select Direct connection to the Internet. 62 62 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband How to Set Up Your Network to Operate with AOL for Broadband and your New Belkin Router There are two types of AOL connections availableAOL 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. If you have either AOL Cable or the AOL BYOA service, please go to the Directions for AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users section of this User Manual, on page 70. Directions for AOL DSL Users STEP 1: Create AOL screen names for the Router and for each computer that will be using your AOL service. STEP 2: Configure the Router for AOL for Broadband. STEP 3: Configure your computers with the new AOL screen names you just created. AOL DSL Users Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to TCP/IP before proceeding. 1. If your Router is currently connected to the network, remove it from the network and connect it directly to your broadband modem. Then, log on to AOL as you normally do. 2. Log on to your AOL master account. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 6363 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 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 doesnt matter which you select). If you are creating a screen name for an additional computer, select the appropriate answer. 64 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 7. 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. 8. The Choose a password screen will appear. Enter the password for this screen name twice, and click Continue. 65 65 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 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 doesnt 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. Repeat steps 1-11 to add an additional screen name for each computer that will be using AOL and that will be connected to the Router. When you are finished adding screen names, go to Step 2. 66 66 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband AOL DSL Users Step 2 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. 1. Connect your Router to your network per the instructions in your User Manual. 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 Routers home page. Click on Connection Type in the left-hand column under Internet WAN heading. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 4. You will see the Routers login page. Leave the password field blank and click Submit. 5. You will now see the Connection Type page. Select PPPoE and click Next. You will now see the PPPoE setup page. 67 67 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 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).

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(4) 7. In the password fields, type in the password you created for the Routers 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. 68 68 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 AOLs technical support department. AOL DSL Network Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 69 69 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 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. AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users Step 1 Creating new AOL screen names Note: Your AOL connections must be set to operate on the TCP/IP standard. If you have designated another protocol, reset them to TCP/IP before proceeding. 1. Connect the Router to the network per the instructions in your User Manual. Once the Router is installed properly, go to the next step. 2. Log on to your AOL master account. 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. 70 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 5. You should 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. Click Yes or No to answer. 7. 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. 71 71 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 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. 72 72 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband 11. The AOL Screen Names window appears. This window will include all the accounts you have created to this point. 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. AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Users Step 2 Configure your computers with the new 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 AOLs technical support department. AOL Cable or AOL BYOA Network Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 73 73 Troubleshooting 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. 1. If the Easy Install Wizard screen does not appear within 20 seconds, navigate to your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop. 2. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive (into which you have placed the Easy Installation CD). Double-click on the file named startup.exe. 3. Easy Install Wizard should start within a few seconds. If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled Setup. 4. If the Easy Install Wizard still does not start, reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings on page 56 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method, or contact Belkin Technical Support toll-free at (877) 736-5771. Problem:

Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router. Solution:

If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items:

1. If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the installation process, there may be third-party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet. Examples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall. 74 74 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n Troubleshooting 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. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access. 2. Unplug the Router from its power source (wall outlet) for 10 seconds, and then plug the power back in. Ensure that the Routers power light is on; it should be solid green. If it is not, check to make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet. 3. Ensure that you have a cable (use the cable included with the Router) connected between (1) the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and (2) one of the LAN ports, labeled 1 through 4, on the back of the Router. Note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled Internet/WAN on the back of the Router. 4. Try shutting down and restarting your computer, then rerunning the Easy Install Wizard. If the Easy Install Wizard is still unable to find the Router, reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings on page 56 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method, or contact Belkin Technical Support toll-free at

(877) 736-5771. Problem:

Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Solution:

If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items:

1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install Wizard. If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically, click on the Troubleshoot button in the lower right-hand corner of the Easy Install Wizard window. 75 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 ISPs 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. If you continue to have no Internet connection, reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings on page 56 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method, or contact Belkin Technical Support toll-free at (877) 736-5771. Problem:

The Easy Install Wizard completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The WAN light on my Router is off, and the Connected light is blinking. Solution:

If you cannot connect to the Internet, and the WAN light is off, and the Connected light is blinking, the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly. 1. Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected. We strongly recommend using the cable that was supplied with your cable or DSL modem for this purpose. The cable should be connected at one end to the Routers Internet/WAN port, and at the other end to the network port on your modem. 2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. After three minutes, plug it back in. This may cause the modem to recognize the Router. 3. Unplug the Router from its power source, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in. This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem. If the WAN light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support toll-free at

(877) 736-5771. 76 76 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem:

The Easy Install Wizard completed installation, but my web browser doesnt work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The WAN light on my Router is on, and the Connected light is blinking. Solution:

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 ISPs connection. If you have a static IP address connection, your ISP must assign you the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method on page 15 for details on changing this setting. If you have a PPPoE connection, your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name. Make sure the Router connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly. Please refer the section entitled Alternate Setup Method on page 15 for details on changing this setting. You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP. To search our Knowledge Base for ISP-specific issues, go to: http://web.belkin.com/support and type in ISP. If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 77 77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem:

The Easy Install Wizard completed, but my web browser doesnt 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. Examples of third-party firewall software are ZoneAlarm, BlackICE PC Protection, McAfee Personal Firewall, and Norton Personal Firewall. 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. Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access. If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Belkin Technical Support toll-free at

(877) 736-5771. 78 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call:

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 79 79 Information 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

80 80 80 Information 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Europe-European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). EN 60950 (IEC60950) Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo. EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) Power Line Harmonics EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) Power Line Flicker EN 60950 (IEC60950) Product Safety 818181 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s e c t i o n 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. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. 82 82 4-Port Router Belkin Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford NSW 2250, Australia

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+44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac, Mac OS, AppleTalk, and Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. P74753 Specifications and Standards Electrical Power Requirements:

5V, 1.5A Safety CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950) GS (EN60950) CB (IEC60950) Electromagnetic Compatibility CE Mark FCC Class B VCCI Environmental Temperature:

Internet Standards 0 to 40 degrees C (Standard Operating)

-40 to 70 degree C (Non-operation) RFC 826 ARP RFC 791 IP RFC 792 ICMP RFC 768 UDP RFC 793 TCP RFC 854-859 TELNET RFC 1321 MD5 RFC 1497 BOOTP Extension RFC 1570 PPP LCP Extension RFC 1631 NAT RFC1661 PPP RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers RFC 1866 HTML RFC 1945 HTTP RFC 1994 CHAP RFC 2131 DHCP RFC 2637 PPTP 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

4-Port Router Share your broadband Internet access User Manual F5D5231-4 2.4GHz Wireless802.11bEthernetEWiredMbps10/100EthernetGigabitEWiredMbps10/100/1000Gigabit Ethernet2.4GHz WirelessHSM802.11gMbps2.4GHz Wireless802.11gMbps Table of Contents 1 Introduction. 1 Benefits of a Home Network . 1 Advantages of a Wired Network . 1 2 Overview . 2 Product Features . 2 3 Knowing your Router . 4 Package Contents . 4 System Requirements . 5 Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . 5 4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . 9 5 Alternate Setup Method . 15 Setting your Connection Type . 21 Setting Custom DNS Settings . 29 Configuring your WAN MAC Address . 30 6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface. 32 LAN Setup . 32 Configuring the Firewall . 36 Utilities Tab . 42 7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . 56 8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . 61 9 Using your Router with AOL for Broadband . 63 10 Troubleshooting . 74 11 Information . 80 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Introduction Benefits of a Home Network Creating a home network is easy and very practical if you have more than one computer. Networking lets you share resources, such as printers and hard drives that, in the past, could be used ONLY by the computer directly connected to them. Belkin home networking lets you easily enjoy these additional advantages:

Share one high-speed Internet connection among all the computers in your home Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Share a single scanner or printer among the entire family Advantages of a Wired Network Low cost on average, wired networking devices are less expensive than wireless networking devices Faster speeds common speed is 100Mbps with recent technology providing up to 1000Mbps Better range wired Ethernet technology provides distance of up to 328 ft. (without a repeater), while wireless range is typically 150 to 200 ft. Existing wired infrastructure because of the maturity of wired technology, some new homes are built with an Ethernet cabling infrastructure Widespread industry acceptance a wide range of interoperable networking products availble 1 Overview Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Wired Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Easy Install Wizard The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet. Note: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this manual. Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk, Linux, Windows 95, 98SE, Me, NT, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation. Youll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Routers advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily. 2 2 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Overview NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account. SPI 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, and fragment flooding. Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources. Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network. Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup. 3 3 Knowing your Router Knowing your Router Belkin 4-Port Router Package Contents Quick Installation Guide User Manual Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply 4 4 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Knowing your Router System Requirements Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, or a Mac computer running Mac OS 9.x or OS X Minimum 64MB RAM Internet browser 5 5 Knowing your Router Knowing your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. Front Panel

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(1) Power/Ready LED When you power ON or restart the Router, the Power/Ready LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED turns SOLID. When the LED is SOLID, the Router is ready for use. OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is booting up Solid Green Router is ready 6 6 Knowing your Router

(2) LAN Port Status LEDs These LEDs are labeled 14 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the LED will turn ON. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected, AMBER means a 100Base-TX device is connected. The LED will blink rapidly when information is being sent over the port. OFF Green Orange Blinking (Orange or Green) No device is linked to the port 10Base-T device connected 100Base-Tx device connected Port activity

(3) Modem Status LED This LED will be GREEN when your modem is connected properly to the Router. The LED will blink rapidly when there is information being sent over the port between the Router and the modem. OFF Solid Green No modem link Good modem link Blinking Green Modem activity

(4) Connected LED This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the Disconnect after x minutes feature, this light will come in handy for knowing the status of your Routers connection. OFF Blinking Green Solid Green Router is not connected to the Internet Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Router is connected to the Internet s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 7 Knowing your Router Rear Panel

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(5) Reset Button The reset button is used in the rare event that the Router functions improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Routers normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password. a. Using the Reset Button to Reset the Router Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. b. Using the Reset Button to Restore the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/

Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.

(6) Modem Port This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. We recommend you use the included, high-quality networking cable, rather than another cable, which may not work properly.

(7) Computer (LAN) Ports Connect your computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router.

(8) Power Jack Connect the included DC 3.3V /1.5A power supply to this jack. 8 8 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting and Configuring your Router Belkin 4-Port Router Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

Quick Installation Guide User Manual Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable Power Supply Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it. Ethernet USB 9 9 Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to configure your Router. If you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, Mac OS 9.x, or Mac OS X, you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual. IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard software 1.1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. 1.2 DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. Belkin Wired Router Quick Installation Guide Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD Belkin RJ45 Networking Cable Power Supply User Manual 1.3 Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. 1.4 Insert the Easy Install Wizard Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive from My Computer and double-click on the file named Setup on the CD-ROM. 1.5 Follow the Easy Install Wizard to complete the installation. 10 10 Connecting and Configuring your Router s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizards welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click Next when you are ready to move on. Progress Screen Easy Install will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Each time you see the progress screen, click Next when you are ready to move to the next step. Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computers network settings and gather information needed to complete the Routers connection to the Internet. When the Wizard is finished examining your computer, click Next to continue. Multi-NICs Screen If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer, the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem. Select the network card that is connected to your modem from the list and click Next. If you are not sure which adapter to choose, select the adapter at the top of the list. If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now, you will be able to choose a different one later. 11 11 Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 2 Connect the Router to your modem and computer The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 2.1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer. Unplug this cable from the computer and plug it into the GREEN port on the Router. Click Next to continue. 2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router. Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer. Click Next to continue. 2.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router. Plug the power supplys small connector into the GRAY port on the Router. Plug the power supply into an empty power outlet. Click Next to continue. 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install Wizard software on your computers screen for more details. Click Next to continue. 12 12 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 3 Check the connection 3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router, then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have. 3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider. If you have to type in a user name and password to connect to the Internet, then type that same user name and password in here. Your user name looks something like jsmith@myisp. com or simply jsmith. The service name is optional and is very rarely required by your ISP. If you dont know your service name, leave this blank. When you have entered your information, click Next to move on. 1313 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step 4 Configure the Router The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do not turn off the Router or computer. The Router will restart itself at the end of this step. 4.1 Checking the Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right away. If not, it will retry a number of times. The Connected light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time. 4.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The Connected LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN, indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet. Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page. Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router any time you want. Simply follow the Alternate Setup Method on the next page to learn how to add more computers. 14 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alternate Setup Method The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you dont want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks:

Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that View the Routers current settings and status. they provided to you. Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings, and more. Set the Routers 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 Routers internal password. Update the Routers firmware. Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play). Reset the Router. Back up your configuration settings. Reset the Routers default settings. Alternate Setup Method Step 1 Connect the Router 1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem. 1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem. 1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled Connection to Modem. 1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled 1-4. Note: It does not matter which numbered port you choose. 15 15 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method 1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. To power adapter Mac or PC computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modem Existing networking cable

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(to computer) 1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall, then plug the cord into the Routers power jack. 1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front of the Router. The green light labeled Modem should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router. 1.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled LAN 1,2,3,4. The light which corresponds to the numbered port that you connected your computer to should be ON if your computer is connected properly. Alternate Setup Method Step 2 Set your computers network settings to work with a DHCP server See the section in this manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions (page 56). 16 16 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Step 3 Configure the Router using the Web-Based User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Routers 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. Logging into the Router You will see the Routers 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 settings of the Router, 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. Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to 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 1 to 99 minutes. For more information see the section in this User Manual titled Changing the Login Timeout Setting. s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 17 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Understanding the Web-Based Advanced 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 Routers status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.

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(2) Version Info Shows the firmware version, boot code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router.

(3) Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance LAN > LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page.

(4) Home Button The home button is available in every page of the UI. Clicking this button will take you back to the Home page. 18 18 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alternate Setup Method

(5) Help Button The Help button gives you access to the Routers help pages. Help is also available on many pages by clicking more info next to certain sections of each page.

(6) Login/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.

(7) Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the Router. It tells you the connection status of the Router. When the indicator says connection OK in GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When the Router is not connected to the Internet, the indicator will read no connection in RED. The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router.

(8) Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the Internet/WAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen.

(9) Features Shows the status of the Routers NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the Quick Navigation links on the left side of the screen.

(10) LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) 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 LAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen. 19 19 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Step 4 Set your computers network settings to work with a DHCP server The Internet/WAN tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISPs system provided you have correctly configured the Routers settings for your ISPs connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you, click Connection Type (1) on the left side of the screen. Select the connection type you use. If your ISP gave you DNS settings, clicking DNS (2) allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings. Clicking MAC address (3) will let you clone your computers MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address if required by your ISP. When you have finished making settings, the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly.

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(1) Host Name This 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 Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computers MAC address through this link.

(4) Release/Renew Buttons Assuming that you have already obtained an IP address from your ISP, clicking the Release button will release the IP address and disconnect the Router from the Internet. Clicking the Renew button will request a new IP address from your ISP and connect the Router to the Internet. 22 s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alternate Setup Method Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP A 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.

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(1) IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here.

(2) Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask here.

(3) ISP Gateway Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP gateway address here.

(4) My ISP Provides More Than one Static IP Address If 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. 23 23 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Setting your ISP Connection Type to (PPPoE) Most 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 doesnt require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. Your connection type is PPPoE if:

1) Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet;

2) Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET, Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet; or, 3) You must double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet. To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the spaces provided. If you do not have a service name or do not know it, leave the Service Name field blank. After you have typed in your information, click Apply Changes (6). After you apply the changes, the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly.

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(2) Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it.

(3) Service Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name, leave this blank.

(4) MTU The 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 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. s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 25 25 Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Setting your ISP Connection Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

[European Countries Only].This type of connection is most common in European countries. Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP protocol. This sets up a direct connection to the ISPs 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.

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(2) PPTP Password Type in your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it.

(3) Host Name Provided by your ISP. Enter your host name here.

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(5) My IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

(6) My Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address here.

(7) Connection ID 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. s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 27 27