Belkin Router F5D8235-4 User Manual

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Updating the f irmware
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
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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” .
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2� Browse to the firmware file you downloaded  . Select the file by double-clicking on the file name .
3� The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected  . Click “Update” .
Updating the Router’s f irmware
1� In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”  . A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update...

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4� You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue  . Click “OK” .
5� You will see one more message  . This message tells you that the Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted  . Click “OK” .
6� A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen  . When the countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will...

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Changing  system  settings 
The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, or enable remote management  .
setting or Changing the  administrator 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...

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enabling Remote Management 
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, M aK e sUR e yo U H aVe  se T TH e ad MINI sTR aTo R P ass WoRd . Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet  . There are two methods of remotely managing the Router . The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by...

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enabling/ disabling a uto firmware Update
This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available  . When you log into the Router’s advanced interface, the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available . If so, you will be notified  . You can choose to download the...

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Manually Configuring Network s ettings
Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps . You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet  .
Manually Configuring Network settings in Mac os up to 9�x
1� Pull down the Apple menu  . Select “Control Panels” and select “ T C P/ I P ” ....

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Manually Configuring Network s ettings in Mac os X 
1� Click on the “System Preferences” icon  .
2� Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu  .
3� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu  .
4� Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”  . If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using...

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5� 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 need to enter this information into the Router  .
6� If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” (4), then click “Apply Now”  .
your network settings are now configured for use with the Router �