Belkin F5D6231-4 - Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router, Quick Installation Manual

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6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed
gateways.”
7. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under “DNS
Server Search Order.” Record any listed addresses.
8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them
correctly. Click the “IP Address” tab and then click “Obtain an IP address
automatically.” After then, click “OK.”
9. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/Me CD to copy some files. After it
finishes copying, it will then prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and
your computer will shut down and restart.
Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy
You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is
disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration
pages inside your Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for
Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer and click the “Stop” button. Click “Tools,” then select
“Internet Options.”
2. In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the
“LAN Settings...” button.
3. Clear all the checkboxes.
4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window.
Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click
“Preferences...”
2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” click “Advanced,” then click
“Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Then, click “OK.”
3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer connected to your
F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway.
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your F5D6231-4
Wireless Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP
settings and renewing them with settings from your F5D6231-4 Wireless Gateway,
you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.