Belkin Router F5D7234-4user Manual

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Restoring a Previous Configuration
This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.
1� Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the 
location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with 
a “.conf”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and 
double-click on it. 
						

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2�  Please wait while the Router loads the configuration file. The 
Router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type the 
Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of 
your browser.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.  
						

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Click on “F5D7234-4 Firmware Update” to find and download the latest 
firmware available.
searching for a new Version of f irmware
From http://www.belkin.com/support/, type the Belkin part number 
“F5D7234-4” in the “Search” field. Click “Search”.   Updating the Router’s f
irmware
In the “Firmware update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that 
allows you to select the location of the firmware update file.  
						

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Changing  system  settings
The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator 
password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on 
and off the UPnP function of the Router. 
						

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setting or Changing the a dministrator Password
The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a 
password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down 
your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need 
to log into the Router in the future. It is also recommended that you 
set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of 
your  Router.  Changing the l
ogin Time-out s etting
The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you 
can be logged into the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. 
The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, you 
have made some changes in the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, 
then left your computer alone without clicking “Logout”. Assuming the 
time-out is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login 
session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make 
any more changes. The login time-out option is for security purposes 
and the default is set to 10 minutes. 
note:  Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s Web-Based 
Advanced User Interface at one time.  
						

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setting the Time and Time Zone
The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol 
(SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock 
to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used 
to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time 
zone that you reside in. If you reside in an area that observes daylight 
saving, then place a check mark in the box next to “Automatically Adjust 
Daylight Saving”. The system clock may not update immediately. Allow 
at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the 
Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself.  e
nabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE 
SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote 
management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from 
anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing 
the Router. The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere 
on the Internet by selecting “Any IP address can remotely manage the 
Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the 
Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to 
type in the password of your Router. The second method is to allow a 
specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more 
secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address 
you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided 
and select “Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router”. 
Before you enable this function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that 
you set your administrator password. Leaving the password empty will 
potentially open your Router to intrusion.  
						

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enabling/ disabling UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature 
offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless 
operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other 
applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the 
Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly. 
This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports. An application that 
is UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, 
basically “telling” the Router which way it needs the firewall configured. 
The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any 
applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the 
UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Simply select “Enable” 
in the “UPnP Enabling” section of the “System Settings” page. Click 
“Apply Changes” to save the change. e
nabling/ disabling a uto firmware Update
This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to 
automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the 
new firmware is available. When you log into the Router’s Web-Based 
Advanced User Interface, the Router will perform a check to see if 
new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose 
to download the new version or ignore it. The Router ships with this 
feature enabled. If you want to disable it, select “Disable” and click 
“Apply  Changes”. 
						

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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.  Manually Configuring  network  adapters in Windows 2000,  nT, XP, or Vista 
1�    Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.
2 �   Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon 
(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP or Vista).
3 �   Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated 
with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the 
drop-down  menu.
4 �   In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet 
Protocol ( TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following 
screen will appear:
5 �   If “Use the following IP address”  (2) is selected, your Router 
will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the 
address information in the table below. You will need to enter this 
information into the Router.
6�   If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” 
(1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”  (3). Click “OK”.
y our network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the  Router � 
(1) 
(2) 
(3)  
						

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Manually Configuring network a dapters in Windows 98se or Me
1�    Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” 
from the drop-down menu.
2 �   Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You 
will see the following window.
3 �   If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need 
to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address 
information in the table below. You will need to enter this 
information into the Router.
4 �   Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” 
tab  (3).
5 �   Click the “Gateway” tab  (2). Write the gateway address down in 
the  chart. 6
�   Click the “DNS Configuration” tab  (1). Write the DNS address(es) in 
the chart.
7�    If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” in 
the “IP Address” tab. Click “OK”.
Restart the computer � When the computer restarts, your network 
adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router �
Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem 
FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add 
computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to 
the Internet.
(1)  (3) 
(2)  
						

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Manually Configuring network a dapters in Mac os up to v9�x
In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.
(1) 
(2) 
3 �   Next to “Configure”  (2), 
if “Manually” is selected, 
your Router will need to 
be set up for a static IP 
connection type. Write the 
address information in the 
table below. You will need 
to enter this information into 
the  Router. 4
�   If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. 
This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router. 
5�  Close the window. If you 
made any changes, the 
following window will 
appear. Click “Save”. 
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network 
settings are now configured for use with the Router. 
1� 
Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and 
select  “TCP/IP”.
2 �   You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or 
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu  (1).