Belkin F5D7234-4 User Manual page 40

F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
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immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers
on the Internet and get a response. You cannot set the clock yourself.
Enabling Remote Management
Before you enable this advanced feature of your Belkin Router, MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management
allows you to make changes to your Router's settings from anywhere on the
Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing the Router. The first is to
allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting "Any IP
address can remotely manage the Router". By typing in your WAN IP address
from any computer on the Internet, you will be presented with a login screen
where you need to type in the password of your Router. The second method is to
allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router. This is more
secure, but less convenient. To use this method, enter the IP address from which
you know you will be accessing the Router in the space provided and select
"Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router". Before you enable this
function, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator
password. Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to
intrusion.
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. Some applications require the Router's firewall to be configured in a
specific way to operate properly. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP
ports. An application that is UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with
the Router, basically "telling" the Router which way it needs the firewall
configured. The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using
any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the
UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Simply select "Enable" in the
"UPnP Enabling" section of the "System Settings" page. Click "Apply Changes" to
save the change.
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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface,
the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will