Belkin F6D6230XX4 user manual Introduction, Sections

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Double N+ Wireless Router (the Router).. Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance.. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page.. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

•Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

•Share a USB storage device (not included) within your network

•Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

•Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

•Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

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Contents Double N+ Wireless Router Table of Contents Sections IntroductionIntroduction Advantages of Double N+ Wireless NetworksPlacement of your Double N+ Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkProduct Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview Package Contents Knowing your RouterSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Internet Status Router/Power StatusWireless Status Modem StatusIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired ComputersReset Button Resetting the RouterModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterHardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select CountryProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the RouterChecking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Congratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Logging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodHardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Alternate Setup MethodHome Button Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Quick-Navigation LinksRouter Status LAN Settings Internet SettingsWlan Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address User Name Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEPassword Service NameAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Default GatewayAlternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Lease Time Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp ServerViewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network Settings802.11b&802.11g&802.11n Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Extension Channel 802.11b&802.11g802.11n For 5GHz networks 1 Off802.11a 802.11a&802.11n802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchUsing Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsPush Button Configuration PBC Method Manual Configuration MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting WEP EncryptionSecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting Up an Allow Access ListSetting Up a Deny Access List Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface BitTorrent QoS UPnP AV MediaServer Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Access Control Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping Security LogUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration 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 Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting the Time and Time Zone Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsTroubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet TroubleshootingCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartFCC Statement InformationRestricted Use in Certain Countries Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsInformation What the period of coverage is What this warranty coversWhat will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How state law relates to the warranty Country Number Internet adress Technical Support