Belkin F5D6231-4 user manual Downloading a New Version of Firmware, Updating the Router’s Firmware

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USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE

Downloading a New Version of Firmware

If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following.

1.To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.

2.A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.

USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE

3.When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”.

The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.

Updating the Router’s Firmware

1.In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse” (2). A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.dlf”.

2.Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.

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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 Connecting your Gateway Router Alternate Setup MethodAlternative Method Step 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 NameCloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the WEB-BASED Advanced User InterfaceChanging 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 Automatically Using a Passphrase Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsSetting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key 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 FirmwareSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Timeout Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnPEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 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 NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyEurope-European Union Notice