Belkin Router F6D4230-4 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” �  

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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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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 “ O K ”�
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...

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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 �
downloading 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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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...

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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...

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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...