Belkin Router F5D8235-4 User Manual

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access Control
The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other network services at specific days and times  . Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers  . Select the “Enable” radio button to use this feature . 
To restrict Internet access to a single computer, for example, click the “Add” button and select the...

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The Access Control rule can be removed by clicking the “Delete” button  . Click on the entry number for the configuration options .There are four main configurations for Access Control lists  . The first one is “Schedule” for that rule . The second is “Service” for the services to be blocked for that rule . The third is “URL Blocking” for the URL access restrictions, and the fourth is “URL...

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enabling the d emilitarized 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...

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Using d ynamic d Ns 
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 DNSSM service is ideal for a...

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blocking an ICMP Ping 
Computer 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 ....

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Restar ting 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  .
Restar ting 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  ....

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Restoring  factor y  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...

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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  .
2� A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the...

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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�  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’s home page should appear automatically . If not, type in...