Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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9�  Internet s ettings  
Shows the settings of the Internet/ WAN side of the Router that 
connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made 
by clicking on the links or by clicking on the “Internet/ WAN” quick-
navigation link on the left side of the screen.
10 �  f eatures  
Shows the status of the Router’s firewall, and wireless features. 
Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any...

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setting your Connection Type
From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection 
you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) 
next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2). s
etting your Internet  service Provider (I sP) 
Connection Type to d ynamic IP
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found 
with cable modems. Setting...

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setting your Internet  service Provider (I sP) 
Connection Type to  static IP  
A static IP address connection type is less common than other 
connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will 
need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This 
information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your 
ISP left with you. Type in your information, then click “Apply Changes”...

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1�  User Name
This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by 
your ISP.
2 �  Password
Type in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Password” box to 
confirm it.
3 �  s ervice Name 
A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your 
ISP requires a service name, leave this blank. 4
�  MTU
The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP...

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setting your Internet  service Provider (I sP) Connection 
Type to Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) 
[European Countries Only] Some ISPs require a connection using PPTP 
protocol, a type of connection most common in European countries. 
This sets up a direct connection to the ISP’s system. Type in the 
information provided by your ISP in the space provided. When you have 
finished,...

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setting your Connection Type if y ou are a Telstra® 
b igPond/ optusNet Cable User6�  d isconnect after X… �
The “Disconnect” feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router 
from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time. For 
instance, placing a check mark next to this option and entering “5” into 
the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet 
after five...

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Configuring your W aN Media a ccess Controller (Ma C) address
All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have 
a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Your Internet Service 
Provider (ISP) may record the MAC address of your computer’s adapter 
and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service. 
When you install the Router, its own MAC address will be “seen” by the 
ISP...

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entering a s pecific MaC address
In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address. 
You can manually enter one in the “MAC Address” page. Type in a MAC 
address in the spaces provided (2) and click “Apply Changes” (3) to save 
the changes. The Router’s WAN MAC address will now be changed to 
the MAC address you specified.
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UsINg TH e Web- based  ad Va NC ed Use R INT eR fa Ce 
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Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based 
Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (do 
not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”) then press the 
“Enter” key.
You will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. 
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Viewing the la N settings
Clicking on the header of the L AN tab (1) will take you to the L AN tab’s...

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1�  IP address
The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP 
address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup interface, type 
this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can 
be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP 
address and click “Apply Changes”. The IP address you choose should 
be a non-routable IP....