Belkin PM01110 user manual Updating the Firmware, Searching 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 exist. 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.

Searching for a New Version of Firmware

From http://www.belkin.com/support/downloads.asp, type in the Belkin part number “F5D7234-4” in the “Search” field. Click “Search”.

From the results page, click “F5D7234-4 Firmware update - North America”.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and SetupWireless Router Placement IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Package Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System RequirementsPower LED Wireless LEDKnowing your Router Modem LEDWired LEDs 1 2 3 Internet LEDPower Jack Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports GrayReset Button Resetting the RouterConnecting 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 Connecting and Configuring your Router Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Connect your RouterAlternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet Status Indicator Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonLAN Settings Name FeaturesInternet Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Password Service Name OptionalUser Name My IP AddressAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account My IP Address Alternate Setup Method L2TP Password L2TP AccountSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings IP Pool Subnet Mask Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDhcp Server Local Domain Name Viewing the Dhcp Client ListLease Time Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidUsing the Wireless Mode Switch B ModeOnly Mode Off ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureQoS Quality of Service Configuration Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Using a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key Bit WEP Encryption Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest AccessUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Wireless Range Extension and Bridging What is a Wireless Bridge?Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Range Extension`i\c\jjLe`m\ijXc J\i`XcEf1 IXe\ok\e\i Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Ddns Update Client Utilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Searching for a New Version of 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 Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherSolution TroubleshootingProblem 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 Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate 101 C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Solution Problem 105 106 Enabling WPA-PSK 108 Information FCC StatementF5D7234-4 Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat this warranty covers What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty 112