Belkin F5D8231-4v4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Belkin F5D8231-4v4 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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User Manual
F5D8231-4
N1 Wireless
Router
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement of your N1 Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Product Overview
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Product Features
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3. Knowing your Router
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Package Contents
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System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
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5. Alternate Setup Method
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting MAC Address Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring the Firewall
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Using Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7. Manually Configuring Network Settings
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8. Recommended Web Browser Settings
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9. Troubleshooting
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10. Information
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router).
Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home
networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your
wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read
through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the
section entitled “Placement of your N1 Wireless Router” on the next page.
By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your
Belkin Home Network to:
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in
your home
Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
Share a single printer with the entire family
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin
Wireless Network:
Mobility –
you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop
computer anywhere within your wireless range
Easy installation –
Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes
setup simple
Flexibility –
set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy expansion –
the wide range of Belkin networking products let
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
No cabling required –
you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
Widespread industry acceptance –
choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
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