Belkin Router F5D8231-4 User Manual
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6059 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 6059 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. DynDNS.org provides this service, for up to five host names, free to the Internet community. The Dynamic DNS SM service is ideal for a home website, file server, or to make it easy to access your home PC and stored files while you’re at work. Using the service can ensure that your host name always points to your IP address, no matter how often your ISP changes it. When your IP address changes, your friends and associates can always locate you by visiting yourname.dyndns.org instead! To register free for your Dynamic DNS host name, please visit http://www.dyndns.org. Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientYou must register with DynDNS.org’s free update service before using this feature. Once you have your registration, follow the directions below. 1. Enter your DynDNS.org user name in the “User Name” field (1).2. Enter your DynDNS.org password in the “Password” field (2). 3. Enter the DynDNS.org domain name you set up with DynDNS.org in the “Domain Name” field (3). 4. Click “Update Dynamic DNS” to update your IP address. Whenever your IP address assigned by your ISP changes, the Router will automatically update DynDNS.org’s servers with your new IP address. You can also do this manually by clicking the “Update Dynamic DNS” button (4). (1) (4) (2)(3)
60 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 60 s e c t i o n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Blocking an ICMP PingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens your Router’s security level. To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click “Apply Changes”. The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping. Utilities The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions. (1)
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Restarting the Router
Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it
begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will
NOT delete any of your configuration settings.
Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation
1.
Click the “Restart Router” button.
2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.
3. The following message will appear. Restarting
the Router can take
up to 60 seconds. It is
important not to turn off
the power to the Router
during the restart.
4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router
home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the
Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation
bar of your browser.
62 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 62 s e c t i o n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.
6463 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 6463 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”.
64 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 64 s e c t i o n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. 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 “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.
6665 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 6665 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.
66 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 66 s e c t i o n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version. Checking for a New Version of FirmwareThe “Check Firmware” (1) button allows you to instantly check for a new version of firmware. When you click the button, a new browser window will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that there is a new version available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to download it. (1)
6867 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 6867 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below: 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to locate the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”.
68 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 68 s e c t i o n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.