Belkin F5D8235-4 Alternate Setup Method, Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide

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Step 1: Hardware Connections – Follow the Quick Installation Guide

See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section..

Logging into the Router

You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window.. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it.. To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in.. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen.. The Router ships with no password entered.. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in..

Step 2: Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server

See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions..

Step 3: Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface.. In your browser, type “192..168..2..1” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”).. Then press the “Enter” key..

Logging out of the Router

One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router.. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out.. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out.. The second method is automatic.. The login will time out after a specified period of time.. The default login time-out is 10 minutes.. This can be changed from one to 99 minutes.. For more information, see the section in this manual titled “Changing the Login Time-Out Setting”..

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Contents + Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionPlacement of your N+ Wireless Router Revolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N MimoImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Package Contents Knowing your RouterSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Router/Power Status Wireless StatusModem Status Internet StatusConnections to Wired Computers Reset ButtonResetting the Router 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 Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other ComputersCongratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideLogging into the Router Logging out of the RouterAlternate Setup Method Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceInternet-Status Indicator Home ButtonHelp Button LanguageLAN Settings Wlan SettingsInternet Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC AddressIP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE PasswordService Name User NameAlternate Setup Method Pptp Password Service IP AddressDefault Gateway Pptp AccountUser Decide Login Server Manually Select your StateSetting 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 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface IP PoolDhcp Server Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode SwitchExtension Channel OffUsing the Bandwidth Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureProtected Mode Switch 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoSChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupPush Button Configuration PBC Method Manual Configuration MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal KeySecurity options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode 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 Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientBlocking an Icmp Ping Security LogUtilities 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 System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnPEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually 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 HigherTroubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup 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 Technical SupportFCC Statement Information Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICInformation Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty Belkin Tech Support