Downloading a New Version of Firmware | Belkin F5D8231-4 guide

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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:

1.To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”.

2.A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.

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Belkin F5D8231-4 user manual Downloading a New Version of Firmware

Contents

N1 Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with Mimo N1 Mimo Placement of your N1 Wireless Router Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Overview Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnP MAC Address Filtering Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point Setup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System Requirements Wireless Security Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Wireless Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet Status Connection to Modem Yellow Connections to Wired Computers Gray Resetting the Router Reset ButtonIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack Black Connecting and Configuring your Router Ethernet USB Setup AssistantModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Step Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Connecting and Configuring your Router Checking Settings Confirmation ScreenProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet-Status Indicator Quick-Navigation LinksHome Button LAN Settings Login/Logout ButtonFeatures Internet Settings Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host Name Subnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Service Name PasswordUser Name MTU Service IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account My IP Address Connection ID optional My Subnet Mask Select your State Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings User Decide Login Server Manually Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface IP Pool Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain Name Viewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Channel 20MHz only Using the Bandwidth Switch40MHz only 20MHz/40MHz Auto Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up a Deny Access List Setting up an Allow Access List Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNS Blocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restoring 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 Firmware Downloading 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 Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings Section Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting XP WPA Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart US 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext Technical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice Information Canada-Industry Canada IC Modifications What is not covered by this warranty? What will we do to correct problems?How to get service What the period of coverage is How state law relates to the warranty Belkin Tech Support Belkin B.VBelkin Corporation