Belkin F6D4630-4 user manual Updating the Firmware, Checking for a New Version of Firmware

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Updating the Firmware

From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.

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Checking for a New Version of Firmware

The “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it.

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 similar to the one below:

Enhanced Wireless Modem Router

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Contents Enhanced Wireless Modem Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Modem RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Knowing your Modem RouterKnowing your Modem Router Internet Connection SettingsKnowing your Router Security Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Router/Power StatusInternet Status Adsl Line StatusIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired Computers YellowReset Button Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your modem Router Brand-New Setup Connecting and Configuring your modem RouterHardware Connections Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Select Country Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant SoftwareConfirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Naming your Wireless NetworkConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers TroubleshootingSet Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Picking the Security Type Progress ScreenTransferring the Key Creating a Network KeyVerifying the Connection Congratulations Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Alternate Setup MethodLogging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Adsl Info LAN SettingsInternet Settings FeaturesConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA IP assigned by ISP For Dynamic IP connection For Static IP connection Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoAUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Changing LAN Settings IP Pool IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp ServerUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid 802.11g only Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch OffUsing the Bandwidth Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch802.11e/WMM Wi-FiMultimedia QoS Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA-PSK Setting WPA SecuritySetting WEP Encryption Setting MAC Address Control Using a Hexadecimal KeySetting up a Deny Access List Setting up an Allow Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Obtain DNS server address automatically 3. Click OK Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsProblem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK Mimo N1 Mimo Country Number Internet adress Technical SupportEurope-European Union Notice InformationEU Declaration of Conformity Information How state law relates to the warranty