Updating the Firmware | Belkin F5D8235-4 instruction

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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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 have existed.. 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..

Checking for a New Version of Firmware

The “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware.. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available.. If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it..

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Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Updating the Firmware, Checking for a New Version of Firmware

Contents

+ Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network Revolutionary N+ Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo Placement of your N+ Wireless RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Router PlacementCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Product Overview Product Features Product Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSystem Requirements Knowing your Router Wireless Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet Status Reset Button Connections to Wired ComputersResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory Defaults Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select Country Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Troubleshooting Congratulations Storage Manager Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Logging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Alternate Setup Method Home Button Internet-Status IndicatorHelp Button Language Wlan Settings LAN SettingsInternet Settings Version Info Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host Name Subnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address Password Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEService Name User Name Alternate Setup Method Service IP Address Pptp PasswordDefault Gateway Pptp Account Select your State User Decide Login Server Manually Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceViewing the LAN Settings IP Pool Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDhcp Server Lease Time Viewing the Dhcp Client List Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelExtension Channel Off Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Using the Bandwidth SwitchProtected Mode Switch 802.11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security Settings Manual Configuration Method Push Button Configuration PBC MethodRouter PIN Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting WEP Encryption Security options for Guest Access Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing 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 DNS Security Log Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities 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 Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually 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 Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settings Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’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 Chart Technical Support InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada IC Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support How state law relates to the warranty