Belkin F5D6230-3 User Manual

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Wireless Cable/DS L
Gateway Router
Quick Setup Guide for Mac
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F5D6230-3
Setting up the Router is accomplished in three easy steps:
1. Connect the Router to your network.
2. Configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings.
3. Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings.
Step 1: Connect the Router to your network
1. Power down your equipment.
2. Connect a network cable between each of your computers and the Router.
Connect each Mac to one of the ports on the rear of the Router labeled 1–3.
Do not connect a computer to the port labeled “WAN”.
3. Connect a network cable between the Router and your cable or
DSL modem.
Be sure this cable is plugged into the port labeled "WAN" on the Router.
4. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
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5. Select your connection type (this information is provided by your ISP) and click
"Select". Depending on your selection, you will see the "Static IP Address" page or
the "PPPoE" page. Enter the required values provided by your ISP and click "Enter".
6. The “MAC Cloning/Entry” screen will appear. If your ISP binds your connection to
the MAC address of your network adapter, click "Clone MAC Address" or enter the
MAC address here. Press “Enter”.
Your Router has been set up to communicate with your ISP. You should have Internet
access at this point. If you are having trouble, see the “Troubleshooting” section in the
user’s manual.

Belkin F5D6230-3 Specifications

General

Type	Wireless Router
Model	F5D6230-3
Brand	Belkin
Wireless Standard	802.11g
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Max Wireless Speed	54 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Ports	4 x 10/100 LAN, 1 x 10/100 WAN
Antenna Type	External
LED Indicators	Power, WLAN, LAN, WAN

Summary

Step 1: Connect the Router to your network

Initial Connection and Power Sequence

Describes powering down equipment, connecting computers to router LAN ports, and connecting the router to the modem.

Verify Network Link Lights

Instructions for powering on the modem and router, and verifying WAN and LAN link lights for connectivity.

Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP for dynamic IP configuration

Configure Mac TCP/IP Settings

Guide to setting up Mac's TCP/IP to obtain an IP address from the router using DHCP Server.

Post-Configuration Steps

Details on restarting the computer and enabling File Sharing after successful TCP/IP configuration.

Step 3: Configure the Router to your ISP's settings

Access Router Setup Utility

Instructions to launch a browser, navigate to the router's IP address (192.168.2.1), and log in.

Set ISP Connection Type

Guide to accessing the 'Initial Setup' page to select and configure the correct connection type provided by the ISP.