Introduction | Belkin F5D8231-4 specs

Introduction

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Belkin F5D8231-4 user manual Introduction

Contents

N1 Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network Introduction Revolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with Mimo N1 Mimo Router Placement Placement of your N1 Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Cordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnP Integrated N1 Wireless Access Point MAC Address Filtering Package Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System Requirements Wired-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWireless-Computer Status Router/Power Status Wireless StatusModem Status Internet Status Connections to Wired Computers Gray Connection to Modem Yellow Reset Button Resetting the RouterIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack Black Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterEthernet USB Setup Assistant Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your Router Step Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Progress Screen Checking SettingsConfirmation Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Home Button Internet-Status IndicatorQuick-Navigation Links Login/Logout Button LAN SettingsFeatures Internet Settings Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Host Name Change WAN MAC Address IP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Password Service NameUser Name MTU Pptp Password Service IP AddressPptp Account My IP Address My Subnet Mask Connection ID optional Select your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Dhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz only40MHz only 20MHz/40MHz Auto Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Security Settings 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 an Allow Access List Setting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Utilities Blocking an Icmp Ping Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the Router Restoring 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 Firmware Downloading 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 Zone Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnP Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Section Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setup Assistant cannot find my Router TroubleshootingSetup Assistant CD does not automatically start 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 Technical Support US 877-736-5771 or 310-898-1100 ext Information Federal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Canada-Industry Canada IC What will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service What the period of coverage is How state law relates to the warranty Belkin Corporation Belkin Tech SupportBelkin B.V