Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual

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1�  User n ame
This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP �
2�  Password
Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it �
3�  s ervice n ame
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�  IP a ssigned by I sP
If your ISP provided you with a specific IP address, select...

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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, click “Apply Changes” (7)�...

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1� PPTP  account
Provided by your ISP � Enter your PPTP User ID here �
2� PPTP Password
Type in your password and retype it into the “Retype Password” box to confirm it �
3� Host n ame
Provided by your ISP � Enter your host name here �
4� s ervice IP a ddress
Provided by your ISP � Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here� 
5� IP a ssigned by I sP
If your ISP provided you with a specific IP address, select...

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setting your Internet s ervice Provider (IsP) Connection Type to l ayer 2 Tunneling Protocol ( l2TP)
[Israel Only] � Some ISPs require a connection using L2TP protocol, a type of connection most common in Israel � 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, click “Apply Changes” (7)� After you apply the changes,...

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setting Custom d omain name server ( dns) settings
A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like “www �belkin �com” into IP addresses � Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router � The “Automatic from ISP” (1) box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address� If you...

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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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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 � 
Viewing the lan settings
Clicking on the header of the “L AN Setup” tab (1) will take you its header page �...

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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...

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3�  d HCP server 
The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically � The default setting is “On”� The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network � To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click...

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Viewing the d HCP Client list Page
You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network � You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network interface card (NIC) � Pressing the “Refresh” (4) button will update the list� If there have...