Belkin Router F5D8233-4 User Manual

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
58
s e c t i o n
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network 
to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the 
firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or 
video conferencing application. Use this feature on a temporary basis. 
The computer in the DMZ is 
NOT
 protected from hacker attacks.

To put a computer in the DMZ, enter the last...

59

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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 Inter net. DynDNS.org provides this service, 
for up to five host names, free to the Inter net community.

The Dynamic DNS
SM
 service is ideal for a home website, file...

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 Ping
Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential 
victims on the Inter net. 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.

(1)
To tur n off the ping...

61

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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....

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...

63

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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...

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 
“.conf”.  Locate...

65

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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...

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 Firmware
The “Check Firmware” 
(1)
 button...

67

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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...