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Updating the Router’s Firmware

1.
  In  the  “Firmware 
Update”  page,  click 
“Browse”.  A  window 
will  open  that  allows 
you  to  select  the 
location  of  the  firmware 
update  file.

2.
  Browse  to  the  firmware 
file  you  downloaded. 
Select  the  file  by 
double-clicking  on  the 
file  name.

3.
    When  the  save  is  complete,  you  will  see  the  following  window. 
Click  “Close”.

The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, 
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3.
    The  “Update  Firmware” 
box  will  now  display 
the  location  and  name 
of  the  firmware  file  you 
just  selected.  Click 
“Update”.

4.
    You  will  be  asked  if  you 
are  sure  you  want  to 
continue.  Click  “OK”.

5.
    You  will  see  one  more  message.  This  message  tells  you  that 
the  Router  may  not  respond  for  as  long  as  one  minute  as  the 
firmware  is  loaded  into  the  Router  and  the  Router  is  rebooted. 
Click  “OK”.

6.
    A  60-second  countdown  will  appear  on  the  screen.  When  the 
countdown  reaches  zero,  the  Router  firmware  update  will  be 
complete.  The  Router  home  page  should  appear  automatically.  If 
not,  type  in  the  Router’s  address  (default  =  192.168.2.1)  into  the 
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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 tur n on and off the NAT function of the Router.

Setting or Changing the Administrator 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 Login Time-Out SettingThe login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, imagine you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then left your computer alone without clicking “Logout”. Assuming the time-out is set to 10 minutes, 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 advanced setup 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 Inter net. 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. You have the option to select 
a primary and a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock 
synchronized. Select your desired NPT server from the drop-down 
box, or simply keep it as is. 

If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a 
check mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”. The system 
clock may not update immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the 
Router to contact the time servers on the Inter net and get a response. 
You cannot set the clock yourself. 

Enabling 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 Inter net. There are two methods of remotely 
managing the Router. The first is to allow access to the Router from 
anywhere on the Inter net by selecting “Any IP address can remotely 
manage the Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any 
computer on the Inter net, you will be presented with a login screen 
where you need to type in the password of your Router IP. 

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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Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to 
configure the desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” 
feature. The default access port is set to port 80. 

Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)

Note:
 This advanced feature should be employed by advanced 
users only. 

Before enabling this function, 
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE 
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD
. Network Address Translation (NAT) is 
the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned 
by your ISP with the other computers on your network. This function 

should only be used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or 
you need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. If you 
have a single IP address and you tur n NAT off, the computers on your 
network will not be able to access the Inter net. Other problems may 
also occur. Tur ning off NAT will not affect your firewall functions.

  
						

							
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, and in some 
instances, setting trigger 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 “Utilities” page. Click “Apply Changes” to 
save the change.

Enabling/Disabling Auto 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 
advanced 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.

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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 Inter net.

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x 

1.
  Pull  down  the  Apple  menu.  Select  “Control  Panels”  and 
select  “TCP/IP”.

2.
    You  will  see  the  TCP/IP  control  panel.  Select  “Ether net  Built-In” 
or  “Ether net”  in  the  “Connect  via:”  drop-down  menu 
(1)
.

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.

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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X
1.
  Click  on  the  “System  Preferences”  icon.

2.
  Select  “Network” 
(1)
  from  the  “System  Preferences”  menu.

3.
  Select  “Built-in  Ether net” 
(2)
  next  to  “Show”  in  the
Network  menu.

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4.
  Select  the  “TCP/IP”  tab 
(3)
.  Next  to  “Configure” 
(4)
,  you  should 
see  “Manually”  or  “Using  DHCP”.  If  you  do  not,  check  the 
PPPoE  tab 
(5)
  to  make  sure  that  “Connect  using  PPPoE”  is  NOT 
selected.  If  it  is,  you  will  need  to  configure  your  Router  for  a 
PPPoE  connection  type  using  your  user  name  and  password.

5.
  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.

6.
  If  not  already  selected,  select  “Using  DHCP”  next  to  “Configure” 
(4)
,  then  click  “Apply  Now”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.  
						

							
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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP

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).

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  “Inter net 
Protocol  (TCP/IP)”  and  click  the  “Properties”  button.  The 
following  screen  will  appear:

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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  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”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.