Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 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. 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 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”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation) Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Enabling/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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update 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.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet. Manually Configuring Network Settings in any Mac OS up to OS 9.x Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”. 2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. (1) 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.
Manually Configuring Network Settings 4. 5. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure” (4), then click “Apply Now”.
Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP). 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 4.
Manually Configuring Network Settings 1 Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. 3 (1) 4 (2) 5 6 7 8 3. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser. Select “Tools” then “Internet Options”. 2.
Recommended Web Browser Settings 4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script”, and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK”. Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or Higher 1. Start Netscape. Click on “Edit” then “Preferences”. 2. In the “Preferences” window, click on “Advanced” then select “Proxies”.
Setting up AOL for Broadband with the Router There are two types of AOL connections available—either AOL DSL or AOL Cable. A third service is called AOL BYOA (Bring Your Own Access). This is used along with an existing broadband connection, supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have AOL DSL, please refer to “Directions for AOL DSL Users” below for setup instructions.
