Belkin F5D8233 User Manual

16030_P75445-A_F5D8233-4_V3000_N_RTR_MNL_961008.doc
Page 1 of 108
N Wireless Router
User Manual
F5D8233-4v3
P75445-A
Ok-mk 9/5/07
F5D8233tt4
P75445tt-A
Splash Screen
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Advantages of a Wireless Network…………………………..1
Placement of your N Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . .10
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Dynamic DNS……………………………………….59
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . .74
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Belkin F5D8233 Specifications

General

VPN support	IPSec, PPTP
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	No
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	300 Mbit/s
Number of users	253 user(s)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Antennas quantity	2
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Product color	Black, Silver
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Power source type	AC
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	- g

Summary

Router Placement and Performance

Key Placement Factors

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Setup Assistant Configuration

MAC Address Filtering for Security

Connecting and Configuring Your Router

Modem Requirements

Initial Hardware Connections

Running the Setup Assistant Software

Troubleshooting Setup Assistant Issues

Alternate Setup Method Guide

Router Configuration via Web Interface

Explains router configuration via the web interface.

Logging into the Router Interface

Web-Based Advanced User Interface Navigation

Configuring Router for ISP Connection

Internet Connection Type Configuration

Dynamic IP Connection Setup

Static IP Connection Setup

PPPoE Connection Setup

WAN MAC Address Configuration

Cloning Your MAC Address

Changing LAN Settings

Router IP Address Settings

Configuring Wireless Network Settings

Changing Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Security Settings

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Explains using WPS for easy wireless network setup.

WPA2 Security Requirements

WPA Security Configuration

Setting WPA-PSK Security

Guides on setting up WPA-Personal (PSK) security.

WEP Encryption Configuration

MAC Address Control for Wireless Security

Setting Up MAC Address Allow List

Firewall Configuration and Security

Firewall Settings Overview

Router Utilities and Management

Restarting the Router

Explains how to restart or reboot the router.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Saving Router Configuration

Restoring Previous Configuration

Firmware Update Procedures

Checking for New Firmware Version

Explains how to check for available firmware updates.

Updating Router Firmware

System Settings Management

Administrator Password Settings

Explains how to set or change the router's administrator password.

Enabling Remote Management

Manually Configuring Network Settings

Manual Network Setup for Mac OS (up to 9.x)

Step-by-step guide for manual network configuration on older Mac OS.

Manual Network Setup for Mac OS X

Manual Network Setup for Windows (2000, NT, XP)

Manual Network Setup for Windows (98, Me)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Setup Assistant CD Not Starting

Provides solutions for when the setup assistant CD fails to launch automatically.

Setup Assistant Cannot Find Router

Router Not Connecting to Internet

Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connection

Wireless Connection Issues (Network Listed)

WEP Security Setup Difficulties

WEP Security on Belkin Client Card

Guides on setting WEP security for Belkin client cards.

WPA Security Setup Difficulties

WPA Security on Belkin Client Card

Technical Support Information