Belkin F5D7634-4A-H - Manual (Page 2)

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G Wireless Modem Router
sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 table of contents
Table of ConTenTs
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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40
Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 48
6 Manually Configuring network adapters 57
7 Recommended Web browser settings 62
8 Troubleshooting 64
Technical-Support Information� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76
9 appendixes 77
Appendix A: Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77
Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup � � � � � � � � �83
10 Information 86
1 Introduction 1
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
2 Make sure You Have the following 5
Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Internet Connection Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
3 Knowing your Router 7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router 11
Step 1: Hardware Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Step 1�1: Brand-New Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12
Step 1�2: Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router � � � � � � 13
Step 2: Set Up the Router – Run the Setup Assistant Software� � � � � 14
5 Manually Configuring your Router 22
Understanding the Web-Based User Interface � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
DHCP Client List � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Internet WAN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Connection Type � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Wireless � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32Encryption/Security