Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card F5D7000 - Manual (Page 83)

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)
Note:
This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
Before enabling this function, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE
ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Network Address Translation (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 NAT
off, 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 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-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 advanced 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 enabled. If you want to disable it, select
“Disable” and click “Apply Changes”.
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