Belkin F6D4230-4 Network Router User Manual


 
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Enhanced Wireless Router
SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �46
Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �48
Setting MAC Address Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �49
Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �51
Using Dynamic DNS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55
Utilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �57
Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1
Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2
2 Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
3 Knowing your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Package Contents� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
System Requirements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �38
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39
Setting WPA/WPA2 Encryption ������������������������������45