Belkin F5D5231-4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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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.

The firmware update is complete.

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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.

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 the Login Timeout Setting

The login timeout 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, you have made some changes in the advanced setup

interface, then left your computer alone without clicking “Logout”. Assuming the

timeout is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will

expire. You will have to login to the Router again to make any more changes. The

login timeout 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.

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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. 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 YOU HAVE

SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD

. 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.

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Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)

NOTE:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

Network

Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP

address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network. This

function should only be used if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you

need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. If you have a single IP

address and you turn NAT off, the computers on your network will not be able to

access the Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will not affect

your firewall functions.

E

nabling/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.

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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Notification

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. The Router ships with this feature disabled.

If you want to enable it, select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”.

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