Belkin Router F6D6230xx4 User Manual

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Restar ting the Router
Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly  . Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings  .
Restar ting the Router to Restore Normal  operation
1�  Click the “Restart Router” button  .
2� The following message will appear  . Click “OK” .
3� The following message will...

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Restoring  factor y Default  settings
Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings  . It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults  .
1� Click the “Restore Defaults” button  .
2� The following message will appear  . Click “OK” .
3 .  The following message will appear  . Restoring the...

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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  .
2� A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the...

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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 “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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...