Belkin F6D6230XX4 user manual Knowing your Router

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Knowing your Router

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A. Broadband Download Speedometer

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection.. The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the Router since being activated..

B. Wireless Security

These lights will display a graphic representation of the current download speed being transferred through the Internet connection.. The speed will be measured on the speedometer against the fastest speed that has been measured by the N+ since being activated..

Off

Wireless security is off

 

 

Blinking Blue

WPS handshaking in process

 

 

Solid Blue

Wireless security is on

 

 

C. WPS Push Button

This button is used for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.. Refer to the “Changing the Wireless Security Settings” section for more details..

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D. Wireless-Computer Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Wireless computer is not present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Wireless computer is connected

 

 

 

 

to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

 

 

Problem with wireless computer

 

 

 

 

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Wired-Computer Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

Wired computer is not present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Wired computer is connected to

 

 

 

 

the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking Amber

 

 

Problem with wired computer

 

 

 

 

connecting properly to the Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. USB Port Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

No device is plugged into the

 

 

 

 

USB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing Blue

 

 

Data is being read/written to the

 

 

 

 

storage device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing Amber

 

 

Unsupported device is plugged

 

 

 

 

into the USB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Blue

 

 

Storage device is plugged in and

 

 

 

 

ready to be accessed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Double N+ Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction SectionsImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Advantages of Double N+ Wireless NetworksPlacement of your Double N+ Wireless Router IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Modem Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Internet StatusResetting the Router Connections to Wired ComputersReset Button Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Router Modem RequirementsConnecting and Configuring your Router Hardware ConnectionsSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select Country Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Configuring the Router Requesting Internet Account Info if neededChecking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Congratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Logging into the Router Alternate Setup MethodHardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Logging out of the RouterAlternate Setup Method Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceQuick-Navigation Links Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Home ButtonVersion Info LAN Settings Internet SettingsWlan Settings Router StatusSetting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Service Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEPassword User NameAlternate Setup Method Default Gateway Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountAlternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings Dhcp Server Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidExtension Channel 802.11b&802.11g Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch 802.11b&802.11g&802.11n802.11a&802.11n For 5GHz networks 1 Off802.11a 802.11nProtected Mode Switch Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoSChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupManual Configuration Method Push Button Configuration PBC MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal KeySecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Setting Up an Allow Access List Setting MAC Address ControlSetting Up a Deny Access List Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface BitTorrent QoS UPnP AV MediaServer Configuring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Access Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientSecurity Log Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnPEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the InternetCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Information FCC StatementRestricted Use in Certain Countries Modifications InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICInformation What is not covered by this warranty? What this warranty coversWhat will we do to correct problems? What the period of coverage isHow state law relates to the warranty Technical Support Country Number Internet adress