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” �
3� When the save is complete, you will see the window below � Click “Close” �
The configuration is now saved � 
						

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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 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 �
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 here: 
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�
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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”�
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 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 � 
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 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  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 � 
						

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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 set the clock yourself�
Enabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MaKE sURE yo U HaVE s ET THE ad MInIs TR 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 �