Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual

Enhanced
Wireless Router
User Manual
8820-00034 F6D4230-4  

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router (the Router) � Following are two short sections—the first discusses 
the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and 
performance� Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled 
“Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router” on the...

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•	Ensure that your Router’s networking antenna is positioned vertically (toward the ceiling) � 
•	In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible � This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor�
•	Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2 �4GHz phone �
2� a void o bstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as...

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4� Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours � 
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move...

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5� s ecure Connections, VP ns, and aol
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important � Secure connections include:
•	Virtual Private Network ( VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network
•	The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service
•	Most online...

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Product  features
In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers � The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin  Enhanced Wireless Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network�
naT IP a ddress s haring
Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT ) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while...

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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant�
support for VP n Pass-Through
If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network �
built-In dynamic Host Configuration...

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Package Contents
•	Belkin Enhanced Wireless Router
•	Quick Installation Guide
•	Belkin Setup Assistant Software CD
•	RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable
•	Power Supply
•	User Manual on the Setup Assistant CD
system Requirements
•	Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection
•	At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter
•	TCP/IP networking protocol installed...

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d� Wired-Computer s tatus
OffWired computer is not present
Solid GreenWired computer is connected to the Router
Blinking AmberProblem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router 
E� Router/Power s tatus
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up � During this time, the “router” icon blinks� When the Router has completely booted up, the “router”...