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Belkin F5D8236-4 User Manual

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N Wireless Router
User Manual
Splash Screen
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Advantages of a Wireless Network…………………………..1
Placement of your N Wireless Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements . . . . . .10
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting WPA Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting MAC Address Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Dynamic DNS……………………………………….59
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restarting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . .74
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Questions and Answers:

Belkin F5D8236-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelF5D8236-4
TypeWireless Router
Wireless Standard802.11n
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Max Data Rate300 Mbps
LAN Ports4
WAN Ports1
Security FeaturesWEP, WPA, WPA2
Antenna2 external

Summary

1 Introduction

Placement of your N Wireless Router

Factors for optimal wireless router placement and setup.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Setup Assistant

Connecting and Configuring your Router

Setup Assistant

Information about using the Setup Assistant for router installation.

Alternate Setup Method

Configuring your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Connection Type

Select the type of internet connection used by your ISP (Dynamic IP, PPPoE, etc.).

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Setting WEP Encryption

How to configure WEP encryption for wireless security.

Setting MAC Address Control

Configuring the Firewall

Setting Client IP Filters

Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Utilities

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Restores all router settings to their original factory defaults.

Updating the Firmware

How to download and install new firmware versions for the router.

Changing System Settings

Setting or Changing the Administrator Password

Setting or changing the administrator password for router security.

Enabling Remote Management

Manually Configuring Network Settings

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me

Troubleshooting

Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet.

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router.

I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on my Belkin Router for a home network.

I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security.

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