Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual

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ConnECTIng and Conf Ig URI ng yo UR Ro UTER 
1�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 �
Congratulations
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 take you back...

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step 1: Hardware Connections – f ollow the Quick Installation guide
See the QIG or Step 1: Hardware Connections from the previous section �
step 2: s et your Computer’s n etwork settings to Work with a d HCP server
See the section in this User Manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions �
step 3 Configure the Router Using the Web- based a dvanced User Interface 
Using your Internet browser,...

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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 the home page will take you to the login screen� The Router ships with no password entered � In the login screen, leave the password blank and...

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Understanding the Web- based a dvanced User Interface
The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI) � The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings� All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page �
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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 purple 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 �...

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6�  l anguage
Shows the active language for the Advanced User Interface � Select a desirable language by clicking one of the available languages �
7� Version Info 
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial number of the Router �
8� lan  settings
Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (L AN) side of the Router � Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of...

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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)�
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step 4: Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet  service Provider (I sP)
The “Internet/ WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet...

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1� Host n ame (1)
This space is provided to enter a host name that needs to be visible to your ISP � Enter your host name here and click “Apply Changes” (3)� If your ISP did not assign you a host name, or you are not sure, leave this blank�
setting your Internet s ervice Provider (IsP) Connection Type to d ynamic IP
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type found with cable modems � Setting the...

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1�  IP address (1)
Provided by your ISP � Enter your IP address here �
2�  s ubnet Mask (2)
Provided by your ISP � Enter your subnet mask here �
3�  Is P g ateway a ddress (3)
Provided by your ISP � Enter the ISP gateway address here � 
setting your Internet s ervice Provider (IsP) Connection Type to s tatic IP
A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types � If your ISP uses static...

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setting your I sP Connection Type to PPPoE
Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type � If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service� If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE �
Your connection type is PPPoE if: 
- Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required...