The article intends to document the process of configuring the built-in firewall protection on a Belkin router. The process compiled here is simple & correct until date. It is still recommended that users follow the instructions carefully to keep away from facing issues. This will also save them time & funds that would otherwise be spent on contacting Belkin router support for help.

Belkin routers due to their great signal strength & security features are an excellent choice for wireless connections. The built-in firewall lets you permit or refuse accessibility to specific programs, functions, & ports among others. The firewall doesn't only protect your wireless connection from unauthorized access or virus infections but also permit positive features or functionalities like port forwarding to run on your computer. Though configuring firewall is simple in a Belkin router, you might find it cumbersome to proceed. Don't fret! The below mentioned guide will enable you to self-configure the router firewall without the help of Belkin technical support.

Instructions:

If your computer is a wireless connection & this is the only computer you have in the house, then make it a wired connection using the Ethernet cable. Plug finish of the cable in to the computer & other in to any of the LAN ports located at the back of the router. In the event you have over computer, then use of them as a wired connection to perform these steps.

Connect to the net in the event you are not connected automatically. Open your net browser like Net Explorer etc. & type ' http:// 192.168.2.1 ' (without quotes & as is) in its address bar. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to proceed.

When the login screen comes up, enter the password & click on the Submit button. Check your router documents for credentials. In the event you never changed your password, then leave the password box blank. This is because the Belkin routers are shipped without any password.

When logged in to the router setup utility, navigate to the Firewall option on the left hand side pane on the window. Check the status. If it is disabled, click on the Enable button to activate the firewall. Click on the Apply Changes button to save the settings. Exit router's interface. Your wireless connection is fully protected now.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable in the event you require making use of wireless connection on that particular computer. Enjoy the secured & protected net connectivity. You can also disable the firewall using the same procedure.

In the event you require configuring the firewall for port forwarding, then follow this procedure. You must have the IP (net protocol) address pertaining to the computer you desire to forward the port to & the port numbers (UDP or TCP). Login to the router's setup utility (configuration page) using the abovementioned procedure. Browse to the Firewall option (as mentioned above) & click on Virtual Services.

Type a name of the application (like remote connection etc.) in the Description box, enter the intended port numbers, & pick TCP or UDP from the dropdown menu. Enter the intended IP address pertaining to the computer you desire to permit access to. Type the intended port numbers for Private port. When completed, click on the Apply Changes button. Exit the interface screen.

Additional Tips:

The router's firewall can be enabled or disabled for port forwarding, active server client, & wireless connection among other things.