Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the Router can take up to 60 seconds.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2 3 4 5 6 The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 7 8 9 3. 4. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 60 seconds.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. 1 When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. 2 3 The configuration is now saved. 4 5 This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 6 7 8 9 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Updating the Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin update website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. 1. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. 1 2 3 4 5 7 Updating the Router’s Firmware 1. 2. 6 8 In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.dlf”. 9 10 11 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 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.
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. 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.
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. Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. 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.
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. The Router ships with this feature enabled.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. Manually Configuring Network Adapters 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.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window. (1) (3) (2) 3. If “Specify and 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.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 1 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. 2 Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS® up to 9.x 3 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. 1. Pull down the Apple menu.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 5. Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 1 2 3 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. 4 5 6 7 8 9 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu.
Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings 4. 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. 5. If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
