Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual
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69Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE 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 � 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 new version or ignore it�
70Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents1234568910 ManUally Conf Ig URI ng nETW oRK sETTI ngs 7 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 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP � (1) (2) 3� Next to “Configure” (2), 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 R o u te r� 4� If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server” � This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Router � 5� Close the window � If you made any changes, the following window will appear� Click “Save” � Restart the computer � When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router � 1� Pull down the Apple menu� Select “Control Panels” and select “ T C P/ I P ”� 2� You will see the TCP/IP control panel � Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1)�
71Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345689107 ManUally Conf Ig URI ng nETW oRK sETTI ngs Manually Configuring network s ettings in Mac os X 3� Select “Built-in Ethernet” (1) next to “Show” in the “Network” menu� 4 � Select the “TCP/IP” tab (2)� Next to “Configure:” (3), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP” � If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (4) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected � If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password� 1� Click on the “System Preferences” icon � 2� Select “Network” from the “System Preferences” menu � (1) (3) (4) (2)
72Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345689107 ManUally Conf Ig URI ng nETW oRK sETTI ngs 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� (1) (3) (4) (2) 6� If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure:” (3), then click “Apply Now” � your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router �
73Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345689107 ManUally Conf Ig URI ng nETW oRK sETTI ngs Manually Configuring network settings in Windows 2000, nT, XP, or Vista 1� Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel” � 2� Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP or Vista) � 3� Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu� 4 � In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button � The screen on the right will appear� 5� If “Use the following IP address” (2) 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 “Obtain an IP address automatically” (1) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (3)� Click “OK” � your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router � (1) (2) (3)
74Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345689107 ManUally Conf Ig URI ng nETW oRK sETTI ngs Manually Configuring network s ettings in Windows 98sE or Me 1� Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu � 2� Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter � You will see the following window� 3� If “Specify an IP address” 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� Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1)� Write the DNS address(es) in the chart � 7� If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” in the “IP Address” tab � Click “OK”� Restart the computer � When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router � (3) (1) (2) 4� Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3)� 5 � Click the “Gateway” tab (2)� Write the gateway address down in the chart �
75Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents1234567910 REC oMME ndEd W Eb bR oW sER sETTI ngs 8 In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings � If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section � Internet Explorer 4�0 or Higher 1� Start your web browser � Select “Tools” then “Internet Options” �2� In the “Internet Options” screen, there are three selections: “Never dial a connection”, “Dial whenever a network connection is not present”, and “Always dial my default connection” � If you can make a selection, select “Never dial a connection”� If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step�
76Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345679108 REC oMME ndEd W Eb bR oW sER sETTI ngs 3� Under the “Internet Options” screen, click on “Connections” and select “L AN Settings…” � 4� Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server” � Click “OK”� Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page � netscape® n avigator® 4 �0 or Higher 1� Start Netscape � Click on “Edit” then “Preferences” � 2� In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies” � In the “Proxies” window, select “Direct connection to the Internet” �
77Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents1234567810 TRo UblE sH oo TIng 9 Problem: Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start � solution: If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive � 2� Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Setup Assistant Software CD has been placed in to start the installation �1� If the Setup Assistant screen does not appear within 15 –20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon that is located on your desktop�
78Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345678109 TRo UblE sH oo TIng 3� The Setup Assistant should start within a few seconds � If, instead, a window appears showing the files on the CD, double-click on the icon labeled “SetupAssistant”� 4� If the Setup Assistant still does not start, reference the section titled “Manually Configuring Network Settings” (page 70) of this User Manual for an alternative setup method �