Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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2�5 Configuring the Router
The Setup Assistant will now configure your Router by sending data to 
the Router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions. 
Note:  Do not disconnect any cable or power off the Router while the 
Router is rebooting. Doing so will render your Router inoperable.  2
�6 Checking Internet Connection
We are almost done. The Setup Assistant will now check your...

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Congratulations
You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You will see 
the Congratulations screen when your Router can connect to the 
Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to 
any  website.
You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless 
computers to connect to the Internet by clicking “Next”. If you decide 
to add computers to your...

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2�7 o ptional: a ssistance Connecting o ther Computers
This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless 
computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions.  Once you have verified that your other wired and wireless computers are 
properly connected, your network is set up and working. You can now 
surf the Internet. Click “Next” to return to the main menu. 

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s tep 3: s et Up Wireless s ecurity – Run the s ecurity assistant s oftware
Now that your network is set up and working, it is recommended that 
you turn on wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your 
network from neighboring wireless-enabled computers. The Security 
Assistant will guide you through the process. Click “Security Assistant” 
and follow the on-screen instructions.
IMPoRT...

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3�1 Picking the s ecurity Type
Select the security type for your wireless network and click “Next” 
to  continue.Progress s creen
The Security Assistant will show you a progress screen each time a step 
has been completed. 

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3�3 Transferring the Key
After setting up your wireless security, you will have to transfer the 
network key to each of your wireless computers. Click on “Transfer Key” 
if you have a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions, or click 
on “Print” to print the information. Manually enter it to each wireless 
computer. Then, click “Next” to continue.3 �2 Creating a Network Key
Enter a network...

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Congratulations
Once you have verified that your wireless computers are properly 
connected, your wireless network is set up and secured. You now can 
run your network wirelessly and securely. Click “Finish” to take you back 
to the main menu.3�4 Verifying the Connection
If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click 
“Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem...

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s tep 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation guide 
See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section.
logging into the Router
You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home 
page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes 
to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button 
or clicking on any one of the links on...

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logging out of the Router
One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of 
making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in 
to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged 
out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second 
method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of 
time. The default login time-out is...

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1�  Quick-Navigation  links
You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking 
directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories 
and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. 
Clicking on the header of each tab will show you a short description of 
the tab’s function.
2 �  Home button
The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing...