Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual

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N+ Wireless Router
User Manual
F5D8235-4 V3
PM00736-A
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Advantages of a Wireless Network…………………………..x
Placement of your N+ Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . .xx
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . .xx
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Using Dynamic DNS……………………………………….xx
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . .xx
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx

Belkin F5D8235-4 Specifications

General

Bandwidth	2.4 GHz
Interface	USB 2.0
xDSL connection	No
USB ports quantity	1
Maximum data transfer rate	0.3 Gbit/s
Compatible operating systems	Linux, Apple MacOS 8.x, Apple MacOS 9.x, Apple MacOS X 10.x, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
DHCP client	Yes
Supported network protocols	DNS, FTP, DHCP, PPTP, PPPoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, TKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Product color	Black

Summary

Understanding Your Wireless Router

Introduction to Wireless Networking

Benefits and advantages of setting up a wireless home network.

Belkin N+ MIMO Technology Overview

Explanation of Belkin's N+ MIMO technology for improved performance.

Product Overview and Features

Key features, including connectivity, USB port, and status indicators.

Router Setup and Initial Configuration

Hardware Connection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router to your network.

Setup Assistant Software Installation

Guided software process for setting up the router and internet connection.

Alternate Setup Method

Alternative procedure for router setup if the automatic assistant fails.

Advanced Router Configuration

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Accessing and navigating the router's comprehensive web configuration interface.

Internet Connection Type Settings

Configuring dynamic, static IP, and PPPoE internet connection types.

Wireless Network Security Settings

Setting up WPA2 and WEP encryption for secure wireless access.

Firewall and Access Control

Configuring the router's firewall and network access restrictions.

Router Management and Maintenance

Router Restart and Default Restoration

Procedures for restarting the router and restoring factory default settings.

Firmware Update Process

Steps to check for, download, and install router firmware updates.

System Settings and Remote Management

Configuring administrator password, time zone, and remote access.

Network Settings and Troubleshooting

Manual Network Configuration

Steps for manually configuring network settings on different operating systems.

Recommended Browser Settings

Optimal browser settings for accessing the router's web interface.

Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems

Solutions for setup, internet, and wireless connection issues.

Technical Information and Support

Belkin Technical Support Resources

Contact information and resources for technical assistance and support.

Product Warranty and Compliance Statements

Details on product warranty, FCC, IC, and EU compliance information.