Belkin F5D7631-4 User Manual page 40

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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 desired NTP time servers and the time zone that you reside in, then click
"Apply Changes". The system clock may not update 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.
Click on the "Change Setting" button to bring up the "Remote Management" page.
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 you know you will be accessing the Router from 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.
Click on the "Apply Changes" button to save your settings.
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, and in some instances, setting trigger 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-