Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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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.
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 “user.conf”. 
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”.  
						

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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 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 the Router’s address (default 
= 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. 
						

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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. 
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Checking for a New Version of f irmware
The “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.  d
ownloading a New Version of f irmware
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”. 
						

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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”. 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”. 
						

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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 file.  2�
  Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by 
double-clicking on the file name. 
						

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3�  The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and 
name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 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 be 
complete. 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.  
						

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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 NAT function of the Router.
s etting 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 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 feature 
of your Router.Changing the l ogin Time-out s etting
The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you 
can be logged into the Router’s advanced setup interface. The timer 
starts when there has been no activity. For example, imagine you have 
made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then left your 
computer alone without clicking “Logout”. Assuming the time-out is set 
to 10 minutes, 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. 
You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes. 
The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set 
to 10 minutes.  
Note:  Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s advanced 
setup interface at one time. 
						

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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. You have the option to select a primary and 
a backup NTP server to keep your Router’s clock synchronized. Select 
your desired NPT server from the drop-down box, or simply keep it as is. 
If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving, then place a check 
mark in the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving”. The system clock 
may not update immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to 
contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response. You cannot 
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nabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router,  MaK e 
s UR 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 selecting “Any IP address can remotely manage the 
Router”. By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the 
Internet, you will be presented with a login screen where you need to 
type in the password of your Router. 
The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely 
manage the Router. This is more secure, but less convenient. To use 
this method, enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the 
Router from in the space provided and select “Only this IP address 
can remotely manage the Router”. Before you enable this function, it is 
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password. 
Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion. 
Advanced Feature: The “Remote Access Port” option allows you to 
configure the desired “Remote Access Port for Remote Management” 
feature. The default access port is set to port 80.  
						

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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 
requires opening TCP and UDP ports, and in some instances, setting 
trigger ports. An application that is UPnP-compliant has the ability to 
communicate with the Router, basically “telling” the Router which way 
it needs the firewall configured. The Router ships with the UPnP feature 
disabled. If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and 
wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP 
feature. Simply select “Enable” in the “UPnP Enabling” section of the 
“Utilities” page. Click “Apply Changes” to save the change. e
nabling/ 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 
new version or ignore it.