Belkin F5D6231-4 user manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction	.1
Overview	.2
Key Features	.2
Package Contents	.4
System Requirements	.5
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements	.5
Knowing your Router	.6
Placement of your Router	10
Connecting and Configuring your Router	11
Alternate Setup Method	24
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface	40
Manually Configuring Network Settings	71
Recommended Web Browser Settings	76
Troubleshooting	79
Information	83

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents IntroductionKey Features OverviewApplications and Advantages Package ContentsEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Minimum System RequirementsKnowing Your Router Restoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Power JackModem Requirements Placement of Your RouterConnecting and Configuring Your Router Ethernet USBEasy Install Wizard License Agreement Examining SettingsWelcome Screen Multi-NICs ScreenPPPoE Connection Detected Connect the Router to your Modem and ComputerConfiguring the Router Checking Internet FinishedConnecting and Configuring Your Router Alternative Method Step Alternate Setup MethodConnecting your Gateway Router Logging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLAN Settings Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button FeaturesConfiguring your Router for Connection to your ISP Setting your Connection TypeHost Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IPSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP Change WAN MAC AddressPptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address My IP AddressSelect your State PasswordSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings User NameEntering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the WEB-BASED Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings IP Pool Viewing the Dhcp Client ListDhcp Server Lease TimeChanging the Wireless Channel Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureSetting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsSetting Encryption Automatically Using a Passphrase Using the Access Point Mode Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsConfiguring the Firewall Choosing an ApplicationSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address FilteringEnabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Blocking an Icmp PingParental Control Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationUtilities Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current ConfigurationRestoring a Previous Configuration Updating Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s FirmwareChanging the Login Timeout Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended WEB Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherPossible Cause/Solution TroubleshootingProblem Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherTroubleshooting Modifications Troubleshooting InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyCanada-Industry Canada IC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION