Belkin F5D7231B Wireless G Plus Router User Manual P74490 D F5D7231 4 man indd

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7170Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7170Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUtilities TabThis screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.

71Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface71section21345678910Restarting the RouterSometimes 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 25 seconds. It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart. 4. A 25-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router will be restarted. The Router’s 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.

7372Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7372Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestoring Factory Default SettingsUsing 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. The following message will appear. Click “OK”.3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the Router. It can take up to 25 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart. 4. A 25-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s defaults will be restored. The Router’s home page should appear automatically. If it does not, type in the Router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser.

73Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface73section21345678910Saving 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. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click “Save”.

7574Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7574Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved.Restoring a Previous ConfigurationThis option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 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.

75Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface75section213456789102. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”.3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 35 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 35-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configuration will be restored. The Router’s 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.

7776Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7776Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the FirmwareFrom 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.Searching for a New Version of FirmwareFrom http://www.belkin.com/support/downloads.asp, type in the Belkin part number “F5D7231-4” in the “Search” field. Click “Search”. From the results page, click “F5D7231-4 Firmware update - North America”

7978Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface7978Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUpdating the Router’s Firmware1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file.2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. To update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmware”.

79Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface79section213456789103. 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. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s firmware update will be complete. The Router’s 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.

8180Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface8180Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging 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 Time-Out Setting The login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User 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 time-out is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes after you leave, the login session will expire. You will have to log into the Router again to make any more changes. The login time-out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes. Note: Only one computer can be logged into the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface at one time.