F@st 5260 User Guide v2.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Contents Change your time zone ................................................. 15 Table of Contents Customize your Device List ........................................... 16 How to set up Parental Controls .................................... 17 Chapter 1: Product Overview .............................................. 3 How to set up your guest network .................................. 18 Package Contents ...............................................................
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Contents Problem 2: The Internet stopped working. ........................ 32 Problem 3: The Internet is slow. ....................................... 33 Problem 4: The WiFi signal drops. .................................... 33 Problem 5: Cannot connect wireless device to router. ...... 33 Problem 6: Locked out of the Web GUI. ........................... 33 Appendices ......................................................................... 34 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing Sagemcom. The F@st 5260 router is built with a host of features to deliver maximum speed and performance: Wireless-AC technology. Using the latest 802.11 ac wireless technology, the router provides you with maximum speed and range without the hassle of cumbersome wires. Double your bandwidth. The dual-band feature supports next-generation technology while providing compatibility for legacy devices.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front view USB Solid Green. Storage or printer device is connected by USB. Flashing Green. USB storage device is in use. Off. No devices are connected by USB. WPS Solid Green. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is enabled and ready for use. Flashing Green. WPS Push Button pairing is in progress. Off. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is disabled. (Default. To enable, login to Web GUI).
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 1: Product Overview 2. LAN Network Ports. Connects to your devices using network cables (aka Ethernet cables). 3. Internet port (or WAN Network port). Connects to the modem using the provided Ethernet cable. Back view Label 4. Power Input. Connects to the provided power adapter. Each network port is flanked with a pair of indicator lights. See the descriptions below to understand what each type of light indicates. Off. No Ethernet link present. Solid Green LED.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 1: Product Overview Label Solid Orange LED. Gigabit Ethernet link present. Solid Orange LED with Flashing Green LED. Gigabit Ethernet link present with and passing Ethernet traffic. The label is located on the back of your router. It contains important information such as your SSID and router login username and password as well your MAC address which you will need to set up your router.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Router Positioning The F5260 router provides network access from anywhere within range of your wireless (WiFi) network. However, WiFi signal strength diminishes over distance and as it passes through the construction material of your home (e.g. walls, metal and water). For best results, follow the guidelines below. Improve range by positioning your router at a central location and minimizing the number of walls or ceilings between your router and network devices.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 2: Getting Started Supported browsers: Before you begin This chapter will outline the procedures required for installing and configuring your router. Installing your router is comprised of two parts: Windows®, Macintosh or Linux-based operating system installing the hardware; and configuring the router through the Web GUI.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Install your Wireless Router Chapter 2: Getting Started 5. The router is ready to use when the following indicator lights are solid green: NOTE: If there is an Ethernet cable currently connecting your modem to another device, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the device before you install your router. 6. After installing the hardware, you can now connect to the Internet. a. On your device (PC, laptop, phone, tablet, etc.) open the software utility that manages WiFi connections. b.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started If you wish to customize your router settings further, see the instructions below. Configure your Wireless Router The F5260 can be easily configured to meet your wireless needs.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started A tour of your Web GUI Dashboard Provides status and information configuration about your Internet connection. Provides statistics on LAN Ethernet ports. Provides access to Parental Controls, Passwords and Firewall. Devices connected by Ethernet appear below the dotted line. Configures router reset and local network settings. Configures or safely removes USB-connected devices. Configures 2.4GHz WiFi and Guest network settings. Devices connected to 2.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 A Tour of your Web GUI (Mobile Edition) Chapter 2: Getting Started allows users to change your router settings or disable your Internet connection. You may also access the Web GUI through your mobile device (mobile phone, tablet, etc.). The mobile version of the Web GUI allows you to access the same controls as the PC version. The dashboard will appear condensed as follows to fit your mobile screen. 1. Log in to the Web GUI. 2. Click on Access Control. 3. Click on User tab. 4.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started Change your Wireless Network Name and Password 5. Enter the new password in the "Passphrase" field. Your wireless (WiFi) network name and password provides Internet access to your network. Provide this information to users whom you wish to access to your wireless Internet connection. 6. Click Ok.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 4. Click Ok. Broadcasting your network name (SSID) Broadcasting your network name (SSID) allows you to more easily detect and identify your WiFi network. By default, your SSID Broadcast is enabled. Should you wish stop broadcasting your SSID, follow the instructions below: 1. Log in to the Web GUI 2. Select the network you wish to stop broadcasting.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Enabling WPS Push Button pairing WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) push button pairing provides an easy way to join devices to your WiFi network with the push of a button. By default, WPS is disabled. To enable it, follow the instructions below: Chapter 2: Getting Started 7. Prior to adding a device, you may now press the WPS button located on the side panel of your router to enable easy pairing.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started 1. Log in to the Web GUI. 2. Click on Router Settings. 3. Click on Time tab. 4. Under Time Zone, select your time zone from the pulldown menu. DST Enabled options automatically adjust for daylight savings time DST Disabled options can be used where daylight savings time is not followed. 5. Click Ok.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started 6. Select the desired icon for your device. Limit Internet Access times 7. Click Ok. How to set up Parental Controls Parental Controls can be configured to: Limit access to the Internet at certain times on particular devices; Block certain websites across all devices. 1. Under Access Control Planning, click on pull-down menu beside "Select devices". Or, click on Select All to select all devices. 2. Review Internet Access schedule.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 2: Getting Started Blocking Web Sites 1. Under Site Blocking, click on Add Sites button. 2. Type or copy/paste website address you wish to block. 1. Log in to the Web GUI. 2. Select the network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) in which you wish to configure Guest network access. For the convenience of guests, configure Guest network access on both WiFi networks. 3. Click Add. 4. Click Ok.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing WARNING: Chapter 3: USB Sharing To safeguard your data, ensure that you: The router allows you to share storage and media files as well as printers and multi-function devices with others on your network. This chapter will provide instruction on how to: share files using a USB storage device; share a printer or multi-function device. Always keep a second copy (backup) of all data; and stop the USB storage device BEFORE removing it from your router.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing 2. Click on Router Settings. 2. Click on Router Settings. 3. Select USB Storage tab. 3. Select USB Storage tab. 4. In the Share Files field, slide the tab to ON. 5. Click Ok. Media Sharing 4. In the Share Media (via DLNA) field, slide the tab to ON. 5. Click Ok.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing Deleting a Device After you eject the device, it will remain on your dashboard. If you want to remove it from the dashboard: 1. Click on the device. 2. Under the Device tab, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Delete button. 4. You will receive the following message if the device ejected safely: 5. IF the eject button does not work, check the Force Eject checkbox. Then click on the Eject button again. 6. Click Ok. 3.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 For Windows: Chapter 3: USB Sharing 6. A window will appear with the contents of your USB drive. 1. Connect a USB storage device to your Router’s USB port. 2. Open Windows Explorer. Click on the Start menu. Select All Programs and click Accessories. Click on Windows Explorer. 3. Once open, enter \\192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Your window will now show your connected USB storage device. 7. You can locate the USB storage device under Computer.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing NOTE: Check your printer's specifications to ensure that it supports IPP/1.1 as not all USB printers support this protocol. Ensure the printer driver supports your operating system. To ensure that your printer driver is working properly on a PC, you can connect the printer to the PC directly before attempting to install the printer over the network. Configuring a Printer (PC) Windows XP 1. Start the Add Printer Wizard: Click Start.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing 4. Choose correct printer driver. Click Ok. 5. (Optional). You can choose to set this printer as your system Default Printer. Click Next. 6. If everything is configured correctly, the Wizard will display the message, "You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard." Click Finish to complete. Windows 7 1. Start the Add Printer Wizard: Click Start. Select Devices and Printer Add Printer. OR Select Control Panel Devices and Printer Add Printer.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 3. Skip the search by clicking "The printer that I want is not listed." 4. Choose "Select a shared printer by name". Enter the URL: http://192.168.1.1:631/IPP Click Next. Chapter 3: USB Sharing The specific URL may vary for different models of printer. Please refer to printer manufacturer's documentation. Some common printer URLs are: http://192.168.1.1:631/ http://192.168.1.1:631/IPP/ http:// 192.168.1.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing 7. If everything is configured correctly, the Wizard will display the message, "You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard." Installation can be verified using the "Print Test Page" button. Click Finish to complete. Configuring a Printer (MAC) 1. In the "Print & Fax" dialog, click + to add a printer. 2. Click the IP tab. Change the protocol to IPP. Set address to http://192.168.1.1:631/IPP Set Queue name to (blank).
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 3: USB Sharing The specific URL may vary for different models of printer. Please refer to printer manufacturer's documentation. Some common printer URLs are: http://192.168.1.1:631/ http://192.168.1.1:631/IPP/ http:// 192.168.1.1:631/IPP/port1 4. If everything is in order, the printer will be listed. The status will read as "Idle" and will be lit as green. NOTE: This step will fail if your printer is not connected or does not support IPP.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 4: Administration Press and hold for 15 seconds or more for factory reset. Chapter 4: Administration Rebooting your router Back Up and Restore Router Configuration Occasionally, your router may encounter difficulties in connecting to the Internet and you may need to reboot your router. There are two ways you can do this: Should you ever reset your router to its factory defaults, any customized settings would be lost.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 4: Administration Restore Router Configuration 1. Log in to the Web GUI. 2. Click on Router Settings. 3. Select Maintenance tab. 4. Under Configuration section, select file to restore under "Restore File". 5. Click Restore button. 6. Click Ok. Upgrade Router's Firmware 1. Log in to the Web GUI. The F5260 automatically searches and installs upgrades which may add features or fix issues in your router. 2. Click on Router Settings. 3. Select Maintenance tab.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 through the Web GUI or the reset button CAUTION: Restoring Factory Defaults will erase customized router settings. Ensure that you backup customized settings before continuing. Chapter 4: Administration 5. Click Ok. Reset Button The reset button is located on the left side panel of the router. Press and hold the button for 15 seconds or more for factory reset.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The USB indicator light is off by default. It will only turn on if a USB device is connected to your router. If the USB indicator light is off and you have a USB device attached to it: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on how to resolve some common problems you may encounter with your router. Check your USB device and ensure that it is powered on and it supports USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. For printers: Unplug and re-plug the printer.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The indicator light is red, reboot your modem and wait a few minutes. Some ISPs (Internet Service Provider) require that the MAC address of your router is registered in their portal. Refer to your ISP. The indicator light is green but there is still no Internet access, restart your network. Check the WAN IP address of your router to see if it registers as 192.168.100.x.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 If you still cannot reconnect, restart your network: Turn both the modem and the router off. If you are using a battery backup, you will also need to disconnect the battery from the modem. Wait 2 minutes. Turn modem on. Wait two minutes. Turn router on. Wait two minutes. Problem 4: The WiFi signal drops. If you still cannot connect, refer to your ISP. Problem 5: Cannot connect wireless device to router. Problem 3: The Internet is slow.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Appendices LEDs Appendices Front: WAN/Internet, LAN/Ethernet, WiFi, WiFi Protected Setup, Power Back: Internet WAN, Ethernet LAN (1-4) Appendix A: Technical Specifications UPnP Supported Sagemcom F@st 5260 Specifications DLNA Supported Model Name Sagemcom F@st 5260 Storage File System Support FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3, Hfs, Hfs+ Ethernet Port Speed IEEE 802.3 Ethernet: 10-BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000-BASE-T Printer Protocol IPP Wireless Standards 5GHz: IEEE 802.11ac 2.
Sagemcom F@st 5260 Appendices Appendix B: Notification of Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2.
