Belkin Router F5D7234-4user Manual

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Restoring a Previous Configuration
This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.
1� Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the 
location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with 
a “.conf”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and 
double-click on it. 

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2�  Please wait while the Router loads the configuration file. The 
Router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type the 
Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of 
your browser.Updating the  firmware
From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s 
firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to 
problems that...

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Click on “F5D7234-4 Firmware Update” to find and download the latest 
firmware available.
searching for a new Version of f irmware
From http://www.belkin.com/support/, type the Belkin part number 
“F5D7234-4” in the “Search” field. Click “Search”.   Updating the Router’s f
irmware
In the “Firmware update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that 
allows you to select the location of...

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Changing  system  settings
The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator 
password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on 
and off the UPnP function of the Router. 

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setting or Changing the a dministrator Password
The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a 
password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down 
your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need 
to log into the Router in the future. It is also recommended that you 
set a password if you plan to use the remote management...

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setting the Time and Time Zone
The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol 
(SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock 
to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used 
to record the security log and control client filtering. Select the time 
zone that you reside in. If you reside in an area that observes daylight...

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enabling/ disabling UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature 
offered by your Belkin Router. It is a technology that offers seamless 
operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other 
applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some applications require the 
Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly. 
This usually...

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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.  Manually Configuring  network  adapters in Windows 2000,  nT, XP, or Vista 
1�    Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.
2 �   Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon 
(Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP or Vista).
3 �   Right-click...

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Manually Configuring network a dapters in Windows 98se or Me
1�    Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” 
from the drop-down menu.
2 �   Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You 
will see the following window.
3 �   If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need 
to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address...

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Manually Configuring network a dapters in Mac os up to v9�x
In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.
(1) 
(2) 
3 �   Next to “Configure”  (2), 
if “Manually” is selected, 
your Router will need to 
be set up for a static IP 
connection type. Write the 
address information in the 
table below. You will...