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4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router Share your files and Internet connection network F5D5230-4
4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router Share your files and Internet connection network F5D5230-4
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... share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The following is no need for purchasing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. The switch features automatic detection so it from the outside world by isolating it will be able to network your computers... computer automatically so there is a list of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for the easiest possible connection of connected devices. Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router has a built-in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board ...
... share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The following is no need for purchasing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. The switch features automatic detection so it from the outside world by isolating it will be able to network your computers... computer automatically so there is a list of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for the easiest possible connection of connected devices. Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router has a built-in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board ...
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... perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily Package Contents • Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router • Power Supply • Belkin SOHO Networking Software CD • User Manual System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a Cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one PC with an installed network interface...
... perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily Package Contents • Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router • Power Supply • Belkin SOHO Networking Software CD • User Manual System Requirements • Broadband Internet connection such as a Cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one PC with an installed network interface...
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Product Descriptions F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router Front Panel Port Activity/Status Lights Provide information about the network WAN Link Status Light Provides information about the connection to this jack 3 WAN reset 1 2 3 4 DC input LAN Ports Connect your PCs to these ports WAN Port Connect your Cable or DSL modem to this port DC Power Jack Connect the included power supply to the Cable or DSL modem Power Light Indicates the power is on or off Rear Panel RESET Button ready Powers ON/OFF the router B E L K I N without losing your settings.
Product Descriptions F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router Front Panel Port Activity/Status Lights Provide information about the network WAN Link Status Light Provides information about the connection to this jack 3 WAN reset 1 2 3 4 DC input LAN Ports Connect your PCs to these ports WAN Port Connect your Cable or DSL modem to this port DC Power Jack Connect the included power supply to the Cable or DSL modem Power Light Indicates the power is on or off Rear Panel RESET Button ready Powers ON/OFF the router B E L K I N without losing your settings.
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...WAN Link Status • GREEN - The power light will begin blinking and the port lights may blink. Note: they do not need to the WAN port LAN Ports-Numbered 1 - 4. When the lights stop blinking, the Gateway Router has been reset. 4 Product Descriptions Front Panel Power LED-When lit, this ...can connect one computer to Port 4 and another to that port. • FLASHING-When a port status light is flashing either amber or green, data is flowing between the Router and the Cable or DSL modem. If this light indicates that the unit is flowing between the Router and the computer connected ...
...WAN Link Status • GREEN - The power light will begin blinking and the port lights may blink. Note: they do not need to the WAN port LAN Ports-Numbered 1 - 4. When the lights stop blinking, the Gateway Router has been reset. 4 Product Descriptions Front Panel Power LED-When lit, this ...can connect one computer to Port 4 and another to that port. • FLASHING-When a port status light is flashing either amber or green, data is flowing between the Router and the Cable or DSL modem. If this light indicates that the unit is flowing between the Router and the computer connected ...
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...to successfully share your Internet connection. This guide will take you step by checking with networking. You may have to call your Cable or DSL provider as well as some network information. Is my IP address Static or Dynamic? A worksheet has been provided in the ...Easy Steps Step 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and your network Step 2: Connect your computers to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) Step 3: Set up your computers for use later. Most of this manual to record your information for networking Step 4: Configure the...
...to successfully share your Internet connection. This guide will take you step by checking with networking. You may have to call your Cable or DSL provider as well as some network information. Is my IP address Static or Dynamic? A worksheet has been provided in the ...Easy Steps Step 1: Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and your network Step 2: Connect your computers to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) Step 3: Set up your computers for use later. Most of this manual to record your information for networking Step 4: Configure the...
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... on "More Info". 9 The IP configuration window will appear. 5. Step 1 IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A CABLE OR DSL MODEM CONNECTED TO A PC AND ARE NOW ADDING THE ROUTER TO YOUR NETWORK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED LATER. In the Run dialog box, type...clicking once on the downfacing arrow and highlighting your Cable or DSL Modem. 2. Turn on your computer and connect to the next section called "Connecting the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router". 1. If you are not connecting the Router to an existing Cable or DSL modem, skip to the Internet through your adapter's...
... on "More Info". 9 The IP configuration window will appear. 5. Step 1 IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A CABLE OR DSL MODEM CONNECTED TO A PC AND ARE NOW ADDING THE ROUTER TO YOUR NETWORK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED LATER. In the Run dialog box, type...clicking once on the downfacing arrow and highlighting your Cable or DSL Modem. 2. Turn on your computer and connect to the next section called "Connecting the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router". 1. If you are not connecting the Router to an existing Cable or DSL modem, skip to the Internet through your adapter's...
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...the Belkin Gateway Router. and one network cable for USB-equipped computers only). Step 2 STEP 2: Connect your computers to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) In order for you to be able to connect your computers to the Router, each must use a Belkin Switch rather than the Router. ...You will need one for the PC-to-Router connection. 1 each-Network Interface Card...
...the Belkin Gateway Router. and one network cable for USB-equipped computers only). Step 2 STEP 2: Connect your computers to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) In order for you to be able to connect your computers to the Router, each must use a Belkin Switch rather than the Router. ...You will need one for the PC-to-Router connection. 1 each-Network Interface Card...
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... other PCs and then to one of the ports on the Belkin Gateway Router and connect the other PCs to, but be sure that you are not connecting any of the cable to the port labeled WAN. 3. NIC NIC NIC NIC BELKIN ROUTER CONNECT TO LAN PORTS CONNECT TO WAN PORT CABLE OR DSL MODEM 12 Step 2 2. Note: It does not matter...
... other PCs and then to one of the ports on the Belkin Gateway Router and connect the other PCs to, but be sure that you are not connecting any of the cable to the port labeled WAN. 3. NIC NIC NIC NIC BELKIN ROUTER CONNECT TO LAN PORTS CONNECT TO WAN PORT CABLE OR DSL MODEM 12 Step 2 2. Note: It does not matter...
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Turn on the Cable or DSL modem. 5. Connection of your Router. 13 Power on the rest of your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router is now is attached to. Connect the power adapter to communicate with your computers and let them boot up. This indicates that the modem and the Belkin Gateway Router are connected by checking these lights. The next step is...
Turn on the Cable or DSL modem. 5. Connection of your Router. 13 Power on the rest of your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router is now is attached to. Connect the power adapter to communicate with your computers and let them boot up. This indicates that the modem and the Belkin Gateway Router are connected by checking these lights. The next step is...
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... the steps below to install this software on your computer connected to LAN Port-1. 2. Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software 1. Configuring Your Computers Using Belkin NetSetup 1. Step 3 STEP 3: Setup your computers for each computer, you connect to the Router you with the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router into your CD-ROM drive of your CD-ROM drive. Windows will...
... the steps below to install this software on your computer connected to LAN Port-1. 2. Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software 1. Configuring Your Computers Using Belkin NetSetup 1. Step 3 STEP 3: Setup your computers for each computer, you connect to the Router you with the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router into your CD-ROM drive of your CD-ROM drive. Windows will...
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... Neighborhood" on the desktop. 2. Double-click this , go the next step. 21 If all "networked" together. 1. To learn how to do is set up the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router to work with the name that you provided for your workgroup. Step 3 Verify That Your Computers are Networked Once you have set up all of...
... Neighborhood" on the desktop. 2. Double-click this , go the next step. 21 If all "networked" together. 1. To learn how to do is set up the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router to work with the name that you provided for your workgroup. Step 3 Verify That Your Computers are Networked Once you have set up all of...
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To access the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router's setup utility, use your Internet browser to share the Internet connection. Your Router is equipped with a setup utility that is 'web-based', which means that you have it handy as you go through this ...on the worksheet at the beginning of this procedure. Please have your computers "networked" together, you now can set up the Router to do the setup. Step 4 STEP 4: Configuring your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) Now that you will use your web browser (either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 22
To access the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router's setup utility, use your Internet browser to share the Internet connection. Your Router is equipped with a setup utility that is 'web-based', which means that you have it handy as you go through this ...on the worksheet at the beginning of this procedure. Please have your computers "networked" together, you now can set up the Router to do the setup. Step 4 STEP 4: Configuring your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router) Now that you will use your web browser (either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 22
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The Router's initial setup will appear. If this time. 2. In the address bar, type the following address: 192.168.2.1. 3. Using the computer that was originally connected directly to the Cable/DSL modem, launch your browser. Note: You can access the setup utility from any computer on the network, however, use the original computer for this procedure at this is the first time you are accessing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, enter "Admin" in the User Name field then click "OK". 4. The Router login screen will appear. 23 Step 4 Accessing the Web-Based Setup Utility 1.
The Router's initial setup will appear. If this time. 2. In the address bar, type the following address: 192.168.2.1. 3. Using the computer that was originally connected directly to the Cable/DSL modem, launch your browser. Note: You can access the setup utility from any computer on the network, however, use the original computer for this procedure at this is the first time you are accessing the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, enter "Admin" in the User Name field then click "OK". 4. The Router login screen will appear. 23 Step 4 Accessing the Web-Based Setup Utility 1.
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We recommend that you leave NAT enabled for the easiest setup of your networked PCs. Step 4 Services LAN DHCP Settings Click on and off. We recommend using DHCP service for security reasons. 35 Making changes to this screen. NAT Enable/Disable Network Address Translation (NAT) is used for security by making your internal network invisible to re-configure your network. You may also turn the DHCP service on "LAN Services" to access this screen will require you to specify an internal IP address. Your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router allows you to the Internet.
We recommend that you leave NAT enabled for the easiest setup of your networked PCs. Step 4 Services LAN DHCP Settings Click on and off. We recommend using DHCP service for security reasons. 35 Making changes to this screen. NAT Enable/Disable Network Address Translation (NAT) is used for security by making your internal network invisible to re-configure your network. You may also turn the DHCP service on "LAN Services" to access this screen will require you to specify an internal IP address. Your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router allows you to the Internet.
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... "Static IP Address" and verify your Cable/DSL modem for specifics about this. Check the connection between the Gateway Router and the Cable or DSL modem. Check with the manufacturer of the front panel should be illuminated. 4. Make sure the network cable from the Cable or DSL modem is connected to the port on the bottom of your settings. 40...
... "Static IP Address" and verify your Cable/DSL modem for specifics about this. Check the connection between the Gateway Router and the Cable or DSL modem. Check with the manufacturer of the front panel should be illuminated. 4. Make sure the network cable from the Cable or DSL modem is connected to the port on the bottom of your settings. 40...
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... must be a part of a device connected to use one IP address. A MAC address is the hardware address of the TCP/IP information provided by your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. SPI - A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). WAN - This process allows all of Terms MAC Address - PPPoE is...
... must be a part of a device connected to use one IP address. A MAC address is the hardware address of the TCP/IP information provided by your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. SPI - A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). WAN - This process allows all of Terms MAC Address - PPPoE is...
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...Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D5230-4 Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN), 100Base-T Ethernet (LAN) IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE802.1p Priority Queue ANS/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocol: CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, PPPoE, AND DHCP (client and server) VPN Supported: PPTP, IPSec pass-through Management: Browser Ports...: 4 x 10/100Base-T Auto sensing RJ45 ports,and an auto uplink RJ45 port(s) 1 x 10Base-T RJ45 port, WAN LEDs: Power, WAN Activity, LAN Link (10/100), ...
...Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D5230-4 Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN), 100Base-T Ethernet (LAN) IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE802.1p Priority Queue ANS/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocol: CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, PPPoE, AND DHCP (client and server) VPN Supported: PPTP, IPSec pass-through Management: Browser Ports...: 4 x 10/100Base-T Auto sensing RJ45 ports,and an auto uplink RJ45 port(s) 1 x 10Base-T RJ45 port, WAN LEDs: Power, WAN Activity, LAN Link (10/100), ...