Belkin F5D7634-4A-H - Manual (Page 58)

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enabling/disabling network address Translation (naT)
note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
only� Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD� NAT is the method by which the Router
shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other
computers on your network� This function should only be used if your
ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an
advanced system configuration� If you have a single IP address and you
turn off NAT, the computers on your network will not be able to access
the Internet� Other problems may also occur� Turning off NAT will disable
your firewall functions�
enabling/disabling Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)
UPnP 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-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 “Utilities” 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 be notified� You can choose
to download the new version or ignore it� The Router ships with this
feature disabled� If you want to disable it, select “Enable” and click
“Apply Changes”�