K7SF5D8231-4BN1 Wireless Router

User Manual F5D8231-4 N1 Wireless Router 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Advantages of a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Placement of your N1 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 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 1 2 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation – Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products 2 Introduction 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 section Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with MIMO (N1 MIMO) Your Belkin N1 Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N1 MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems. The element that makes Belkin’s N1 MIMO technology different from a conventional radio is the use of multiple antennas and two simultaneous data streams to deliver wireless transfers around your home or office. A conventional radio uses one antenna to transmit a data stream. Belkin’s N1 MIMO, on the other hand, uses three antennas. This design helps combat distortion and interference. Belkin’s N1 MIMO is multidimensional. It builds on one-dimensional smart-antenna technology by simultaneously transmitting two data streams through the same channel, which increases wireless capacity. Another element that enhances Belkin’s N1 MIMO is the use of aggregation as specified in the draft 802.11n specification. By shortening the space between packets and combining multiple smaller packets into one larger packet, Belkin’s N1 MIMO can transmit more data through available bandwidth. Think of conventional radio transmission as a two-lane highway. The speed limit governs the maximum allowable flow of traffic through that lane. Compared with conventional radios, one-dimensional smart antenna systems help move traffic through that lane faster and more reliably—analogous to a four-lane road on which traffic consistently moves at a rate closer to the speed limit. Belkin’s N1 MIMO helps traffic move at the speed limit and opens more lanes—to become the superhighway in this example. The rate of traffic flow is multiplied by the number of lanes that are opened. 43 Introduction 43 Introduction Placement of your N1 Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement a…

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Federal Communications Commission Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, hereby authorize Exclusive Certification Corp. to act on our behalf in all matters relating to application for N1 Wireless Router (Model: F5D8231-4, FCC ID No.: K7SF5D8231-4B)” authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all carried out by Exclusive Certification Corp. on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. The applicant certifies that in the case of an individual applicant (e.g., corporation), no party to the applicant is subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to section 5301 of the Anti-drug abuse Act of 1988.21 U.S.A. 862. For a definition of a “party” for these purposes See 47 C.F.R. 1.2002(b). By: By: Tac Pham (Signature) (Printed) Title : Int’l Regulatory Compliance Manager Applicant: Belkin Corporation Address: 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220-5221, U.S.A. Tel: +1-310-604-2448 Fax: +1-310-604-2220 E-mail: [email protected] Date: 2006-05-12

May 12, 2006 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division FCC IDK7SF5D8231-4B Confidentiality Request Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, the Applicant Hereby requests confidential treatment of information accompaniment this Application As outlined below: 1. Block Diagram, 2. Schematic Diagram, The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this Application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application Sincerely, ____________________________ Tac Pham / Int’l Regulatory Compliance Manager Applicant: Belkin Corporation Address: 501 West Walnut St., Compton ,CA 90220-5221, U.S.A. TEL: +1-310-604-2448 FAX: +1-310-604-2220

1. The user should not be able to select alternative countries which would allow different channel plans outside of the allowed USA band. Please explain how this device is compliant to this requirement. Ans: the device can’t operation on channel 12 and 13, this device is compliant to this requirement by the firmware. 2. In the test report it references MIMO + CB mode. Please describe what this mode is and how it affects the output of the EUT. ANS: It’s meas MIMO channel bonding, for MIMO modulation, the channel bandwidth is 20Mbps,and the transmit rate is 144Mbps, but for MIMO channel bonding, the channel bandwidth is 40Mbps, and the transmit rate can be up to 300Mbps. 3. Please submit a Test Setup Photos exhibit as required by all Part 15 devices. ANS: The test setup photo had upload to ATCB Website. 4. The label dose not match the Form 731. Please confirm which is correct. ANS: The revise label to be correct and put it to ATCB website. 5. The crystal frequencies and oscillator frequencies must be list on the Block Diagram. Please revise the Block Diagram to include these frequencies. ANS: The revise block diagram had upload in ATCB Website

Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 1 of 9 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A Appendix A. Photographs of EUT 06051201-A 06051201-A

FCC ID: K7SF5D8231- 4B * Model no. F5D8231-4 WLAN/LAN MAC Address Serial Number N1 Wireless Router IC ID: 3623A-F5D82314 Complies with RSS-210 P10970 F5D8231-4 WAN MAC Address Made in Taiwan Z528 RoHS Exclusive Certification Cor p.Tel:8 86-2-2792-33 66 Fax:886-2-2792-110 0Issued date: Jun. 28, 200 6 1 of 10

Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 2 of 9 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A 06051201-A Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 3 of 9 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A 06051201-A 06051201-A Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 4 of 9 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A 06051201-A 06051201-A Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 5 of 9 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A

F5D8231-4 Operational Principle 1. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION The Belkin F5D8231-4 Wireless-11N Router is a next generation Router with built-in wireless access point (AP), 4-port Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-T) switch for LAN, and 1 Fast Ethernet port for WAN connection. The Router operates on 2.4GHz frequencies, which conforms to the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standards, and the draft 802.11n specification. The router features Atheros’s draft-802.11n-compliant radio in 2x3 (TX/RX) configuration offering breakthrough performance and enhanced coverage to it’s WiFi network. The Router is to be used with either a Broadband ADSL or Cable Modem via the WAN port to share broadband connections with up to 4 computers via the LAN ports and 32 computers via the WLAN. Each LAN port supports 10/100 Base-T Networks with auto sensing and switching compatibilities. The Router’s Next Gen EZ install software operates on Microsoft’s Windows 2000 and XP, and on Mac OS X. The Router can be configured through a web-browser interface. The product is designed for the home and small office and will be available through major retailers and online retailers. The F5D8231-4 uses the Marvell 88F5180N CPU as the micro-controller and it offers a memory configuration of 4M Bytes Flash and 32MBytes DDR RAM This device derives its power from a 12V DC power adapter which needs to be converted to 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.4V and 1.2V. The functional requirements of the system are as follows: 1. CPU Marvell 88F5180n 333MHz 2. CODE SIZE 4Mbyte 3. SDRAM 32Mbytes 4. Switch Marvell 88E6061 5. WAN Port One RJ45 port with auto negotiation 6. LAN Port Four RJ45 port with LED and auto negotiation 7. Power Adapter DC 12V/1.2A 8. LEDs Refer to Table 1 9. Reset button Reset to factory default by pressing 5 seconds 11. EMC Class–B 12. PCB Layout 4 layers Table 1: LED Table Label Activity Description OFF Wireless security is OFF Wireless Security Solid Blue Wireless security is ON OFF Wireless computer is not present Solid Blue Wireless computer is connected to the Router Wireless Computer Status Blinking Amber Problem with wireless computer connecting properly to the Router (Pending feasibility confirmation with ODM) Our suggestion now is when there is at least one wireless computer cannot access the router, then blinking amber. Need marvell’s support to see if marvell driver can report some of wireless computer is power on, but has problem to associate. This may be not doable. OFF Wired computer is not present Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to the Router Wired Computer Status Blinking Amber Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router (Pending feasibility confirmation with ODM) Could have the same problem with the wireless computer. OFF Router is OFF Blinking Blue Router is booting up Router / Power Status Solid Blue Router is ON and ready OFF Wireless is OFF Wireless Status Solid Blue Wireless is ON Solid Blue Router is connected to Modem and functioning properly Modem/WAN Status Blinking Amber Problem with Modem (such as boot failure, etc.) Blinking Blue Router is attempting to connect to the Internet Solid Blue Router is connected to the Internet Internet/Connected Blinking Amber Router is NOT connected to the Internet Link/Act Green Indicate that LAN is connected or there is data transaction LAN1 Speed Indicate that the connect is 10baseT or 100baseT Link/Act Green Indicate that LAN is connected or there is data transaction LAN2 Speed Indicate that the connect is 10baseT or 100baseT Link/Act Green Indicate that LAN is connected or there is data transaction LAN3 Speed Indicate that the connect is 10baseT or 100baseT Link/Act Green Indicate that LAN is connected or there is data transaction LAN LAN4 Speed Indicate that the connect is 10baseT or 100baseT 2. Block Diagram The HW Block Diagram as below: Operating Frequency in USA: 2412-2462 MHz Operating Frequency in Europe: 2412-2472 MHz 3. Operational Principle 1). Power on the DUT, then connect WAN port with PC1 and LAN port with PC2. 2). Set PC1(Connected with WAN) IP as: IP Address:10.10.10.11; Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0; Gateway:10.10.10.1. 3). PC2(Connected with LAN) can get IP address from F5D8231-4 and the default IP subnet is 192.168.2.0. So PC2’s IP address may be 192.168.2.x. 4). Open the Internet Explorer and type the Address: 192.168.2.1. Then press “Enter”. 5)WAN Setting Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5 Step6 Step7 Æ Completed 6). Then we can ping PC1 from PC2 (ping 10.10.10.11) 7). LAN subnet setting (If need) Step1 Step2 Step3 8). WLAN setting Step1 Step2 Step3 Then can use a PC3 with wireless module to connect with the DUT.

1.1. Test Result of RF Exposure Evaluation . Product: N1 Wireless Router . Test Item: RF Exposure Evaluation Data . Test site: OATSI-SD . Test Mode: Normal Operation 1.1.1. Antenna Gain The maximum Gain is 1.8 dBi. 1.1.2. EUT Operation condition Software provided by client enabled the EUT to transmit and receive data at lowest, middle and highest channel individually. 1.1.3. Output Power into Antenna & RF Exposure Evaluation Distance Modulation Standard: IEEE 802.11b Test Date: Aug. 15, 2006 Temperature: 26 Humidity: 68 Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (dBm) Power Density (S) (mW/cm 2 ) 01 2412 16.54 0.014 06 2437 16.87 0.015 11 2462 17.11 0.015 Modulation Standard: IEEE 802.11g Test Date: Aug. 15, 2006 Temperature: 26 Humidity: 68 Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (dBm) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) 01 2412 13.20 0.006 06 2437 13.76 0.007 11 2462 14.06 0.008 Modulation Standard: IEEE 802.11MIMO Test Date: Aug. 15, 2006 Temperature: 26 Humidity: 68 Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (dBm) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) 01 2412 16.12 0.012 06 2437 16.50 0.013 11 2462 16.56 0.014 Modulation Standard: IEEE 802.11MIMO + CB Test Date: Aug. 15, 2006 Temperature: 26 Humidity: 68 Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (dBm) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) 03 2422 16.33 0.013 06 2437 16.51 0.013 09 2452 16.61 0.014 The MPE is calculated as 0.015 mW / cm 2 < limit 1 mW / cm 2 . So, RF exposure limit warning or SAR test are not required. For 2412-2462 MHz, the EUT will only be used with a separation of 20cm or greater between the antenna and nearby persons and can therefore be considered a mobile transmitter per 47CFR2.1091 (b). The RF Exposure Information page from the manual is included here for reference.

Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 1 of 147 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A FCC TEST REPORT according to FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C Laboratory Accreditation 1332 ‚ The test result refers exclusively to the test presented test model / sample., ‚ Without written approval of Exclusive Certification Corp. the test report shall not be reproduced except in full. ‚ The EUT is also considered as a kind of computer peripheral, because the connection to computer is necessary for typical use. It has been verified to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B (DoC). The test report has been issued separately. Applicant Belkin Corporation Address 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, USA Equipment N1 Wireless Router Model No. F5D8231-4 FCC ID K7SF5D8231-4B Trade Name Belkin Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 2 of 147 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A Contents 1. Report of Measurements and Examinations .................................................................................... 5 1.1 List of Measurements and Examinations ................................................................................... 5 2. Test Configuration of Equipment under Test ................................................................................... 6 2.1 Feature of Equipment under Test............................................................................................... 6 2.2 RF Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Test Mode and Test Software..................................................................................................... 7 2.4 Description of Test System......................................................................................................... 7 2.5 Connection Diagram of Test System..........................................................................................8 2.6 General Information of Test........................................................................................................ 9 2.7 History of this test report ............................................................................................................ 9 3. Antenna Requirements.....................................................................................................................10 3.1 Standard Applicable .................................................................................................................10 3.2 Antenna Construction and Directional Gain............................................................................. 10 4. Test of Conducted Emission............................................................................................................ 11 4.1 Test Limit.................................................................................................................................. 11 4.2 Test Procedures....................................................................................................................... 11 4.3 Typical Test Setup ...................................................................................................................12 4.4 Measurement equipment .........................................................................................................12 4.5 Test Result and Data................................................................................................................13 4.6 Test Photographs .....................................................................................................................25 5. Test of Radiated Emission ...............................................................................................................26 5.1 Test Limit..................................................................................................................................26 5.2 Test Procedures.......................................................................................................................27 5.3 Typical Test Setup ....................................................................................................................28 5.4 Measurement equipment .........................................................................................................28 5.5 Test Result and Data................................................................................................................29 5.6 Test Photographs ...................................................................................................................101 6. 6dB Bandwidth Measurement Data ...............................................................................................102 6.1 Test Limit ................................................................................................................................102 6.2 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................102 6.3 Test Setup Layout.................................................................................................................102 6.4 Measurement equipment .......................................................................................................102 6.5 Test Result and Data..............................................................................................................102 7. Maximum Peak Output Power .......................................................................................................112 7.1 Test Limit ................................................................................................................................ 112 7.2 Test Procedures ....................................................................................................................…

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Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 25 of 147 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A 4.6 Test Photographs Front View Rear View Exclusive Certification Corp. Tel:886-2-2792-3366 Fax:886-2-2792-1100 Issued date: Sep. 20, 2006 101 of 147 FCC Test Report: FI06051201-A 5.6 Test Photographs Front View Rear View