Delta Electronics F5D72304 Wireless G Router User Manual P74688 F5D7230 4 1223 indd

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Users Manual 1

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Router (the Router). Below are two short sections, one discusses the benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order to maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section on entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home• Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless rangeEasy installation – Belkin’s Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simpleFlexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consolesNo cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or officeWidespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking productsIntroduction2134567891011section
32Introduction32IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless G RouterImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router or Access Point connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further from your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router or Access Point, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Place your Wireless Router or Access Point, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your Wireless Router’s or Access Point’s networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router or Access Point itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas a much as possible in an upward direction. • In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router or Access Point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Wireless Router or Access Point on an upper floor.• Try not to place the Wireless Router or Access Point near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
3IntroductionIntroduction3Introduction2134567891011section2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication include: • Refrigerators• Washers and/or dryers• Metal cabinets• Large aquariums• Metallic-based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point)3. Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or Access Points and your wireless-enabled computers • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operate on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router or Access Point to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless LAN Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
54Introduction54Introduction Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router or Access Point. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections are connections that typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service• Most on-line banking websites• Many commercial websites which require a username and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure web site.A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management setting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection, VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.
5IntroductionIntroduction5Introduction2134567891011sectionFor more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext.2263Europe: 00 800 223 55 460Australia: 1800 666 040Singapore: 800 616 1790
76Product Overview76Product OverviewProduct FeaturesIn minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network. Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). Front-Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.NAT IP Address Sharing Your Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account.
7Product Overview72134567891011sectionSPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources.Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant.Support for VPN Pass-Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your Router will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network.Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup.Easy Install Wizard The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Wireless Router will be up and running on the Internet.
9898Product OverviewNOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X. If you are using another operating system, the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternative Method described in this manual (see page 22).Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.Integrated Parental Control Web Content Filter Belkin has teamed with Cerberian, a leading content-filtering company, to bring you this unique feature. Your Belkin Wireless G Router is the first home networking solution with an integrated web content filter that allows you to block unwanted or offensive web content before it makes it to your network. Unlike other Parental Control solutions, Parental Control is built into the Belkin Wireless Router, so there is no software to install on any computer and you will never be charged a per-computer fee for the service, ever. Your Wireless Router comes with a six-month free trial of this feature so you can take advantage of the capabilities right away. No credit card is needed to use the trial. You have control: Belkin Parental Control can be modified to meet your needs. You can set up your own policies and block any website you want. There is also an optional reporting feature (fee-based) that allows you to get a report showing you every website that was visited from your network (refer to your Parental Control Manual for more information).MAC Address FilteringFor added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the web-based user interface and you can control access to your network.
9Knowing Your Router9section2134567891011Package Contents• Belkin Wireless G Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD• Belkin RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable• Power Supply• User Manual System Requirements• Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection• At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer• RJ45 Ethernet networking cable• Internet browserEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements• A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP or a Mac computer running Mac OS 9.x or OS X• Minimum 64MB RAM• Internet Browser
1110Knowing Your Router1110Knowing Your RouterThe Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status.1. Power/Ready LED When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the Power/Ready LED blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Router is ready for use. OFF Router is OFFBlinking Green Router is Booting UpSolid Green Router is Ready2. WLAN: Wireless Network LEDOFF Wireless Network is OFFGreen Wireless Network is ReadyBlinking Indicates Wireless Activity3. LAN Port-Status LEDs These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router, the (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
11Knowing Your Router11section2134567891011LED will light. GREEN means a 10Base-T device is connected, AMBER means a 100Base-T device is connected. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.OFF No Device is Linked to the PortGreen 10Base-T Device ConnectedOrange 100Base-Tx Device ConnectedBlinking (Orange or Green)Port Activity4. WAN Status LED This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem.OFF No WAN LinkSolid Green Good WAN LinkBlinking Green WAN Activity5. Connected LED This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is OFF, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid GREEN, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.OFF Router is not Connected to the InternetBlinking Green Router is Attempting to Connect to the InternetSolid Green Router is Connected to the Internet
1312Knowing Your Router1312Knowing Your Router6. Power Jack - GRAY Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.7. Connections to Computers (LAN Ports) - BLUE Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router. 8. Connection to Modem (WAN Port) - GREEN This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly.9. Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password.(6) (7) (8) (9)
13Knowing Your Router13section2134567891011a. Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.b. Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.
1514Connecting and Configuring Your Router1514Connecting and Configuring Your RouterVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin Wireless G Router• Quick Installation Guide• Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD• RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer)• Power Supply• User ManualModem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST! IF YOU ARE INSTALLING NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS.Easy Install Wizard Belkin has provided our Easy Install Wizard software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task. You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes. The Easy Install Wizard requires that your Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Mac OS 9.2x, X.1.x computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL modem and that the Internet connection is active Ethernet USB
15Connecting and Configuring Your Router15section2134567891011and working at the time of installation. If it is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual to configure your Router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, you must set up the Router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this manual.IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard software from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME.Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Software1. Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time.2. Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME. • Quick Installation Guide • The Easy Install Wizard CD-ROM • The Router • The Router power supply • RJ45 Ethernet networking cable • This User Manual3. Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer.4. Insert the Easy Install Wizard software CD into your CD–ROM drive. The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds. If it does not, select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “EasyInstall.exe” on the CD-ROM.
1716Connecting and Configuring Your Router1716Connecting and Configuring Your RouterWelcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point. If you have connected your Router, please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.Progress Screen Easy Install will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed. Each time you see the progress screen, click “Next” when you are ready to move to the next step.Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer’s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router’s connection to the Internet. When the Wizard is finished examining your computer, click “Next” to continue.
17Connecting and Configuring Your Router17section2134567891011Multi-NICs Screen If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer a Multi-NIC Screen will appear. If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer, the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem. Select the network card that is connected to your modem from the list and click “Next”. If you are not sure which adapter to choose, select the adapter at the top of the list. If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now, you will be able to choose a different one later.Step 2 Hardware SetupThe Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide.2.1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer. Unplug this cable from the computer and plug it into the GREEN port on the Router. Click “Next” to continue.
1918Connecting and Configuring Your Router1918Connecting and Configuring Your Router2.2 This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router. Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router. Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer. Click “Next” to continue. 2.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router. Plug the power supply’s small connector into the GRAY port on the Router. Plug the power supply into an empty power outlet. Click “Next” to continue. 2.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install software on your computer’s screen for more details. Click “Next” to continue.
19Connecting and Configuring Your Router19section2134567891011Step 3 Checking the Connection3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizard will check the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have.3.2 User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password, the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password. If your connection type does not require a user name and password, you will not see this screen. Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider. If you have to type in a user name and password to connect to the Internet, then type that same user name and password in here. Your user name looks something like “jsmith@myisp.com” or simply “jsmith”. The service name is optional and is very rarely required by your ISP. If you don’t know your service name, leave this blank. When you have entered your information, click “Next” to move on.
2120Connecting and Configuring Your Router2120Connecting and Configuring Your Router3.3 Wireless Setup This Step Is Optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click “Next” to continue.Step 4 Configuring the RouterThe Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router. This will take approximately one minute. During this time, do not turn off the Router or computer. The Router will restart itself at the end of this step.4.1 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right away. If not, it will retry a number of times. The “Connected” light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time. Please be patient through this process.
21Connecting and Configuring Your Router21section21345678910114.2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete, the Wizard will tell you that you are finished. The “Connected” LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN, indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet.Your Router is now connected to the Internet. Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page.Congratulations! You have finished installing your new Belkin Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router any time you want.
2322Alternate Setup Method2322Alternate Setup MethodThe Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Easy Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router. From the Advanced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks:• View the Router’s current settings and status.• Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you.• Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings and more.• Set the Router’s firewall to work with specific applications (port forwarding).• Set up security features such as client restrictions, MAC address filtering, WEP and WPA.• Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.• Change the Router’s internal password.• Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).• Reset the Router.• Back up your configuration settings.• Reset the Router’s default settings.• Update the Router’s firmware.Step 1 Connecting your Router1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.1.2 Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem.1.3 Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.1.4 Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer to one of the ports labeled “1–4”. Note: It does not matter which numbered port you choose.
23Alternate Setup Method23section21345678910111.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Note: Your Router may have ports in different locations than depicted in the illustration above.1.6 Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall, then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.1.7 Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front of the Router. The green light labeled “WAN” should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router. If it is not, recheck your connections.1.8 Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled “LAN 1,2,3,4”. The light which corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be ON, if your computer is connected properly. If it is not, recheck your connections.To Power AdapterMac or PC computer that was originally connected to the cable or DSL modemNetwork cable (to computer)Existing networking cable (came with modem)
2524Alternate Setup Method2524Alternate Setup MethodStep 2 Set your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP ServerSee the section in this manual called “Manually Configuring Network Settings” for directions.Step 3 Configuring the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser, you can access the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.1” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. PLEASE NOTE: If you have difficulty accessing the Router’s web-based interface, go to Section 7 of the user manual titled “Manually Configuring Computer Network Settings”.Logging into the RouterYou will see the Router’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it. To make any changes to the Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen. The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in.
25Alternate Setup Method25section2134567891011Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log in to the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router. Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method is automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default login time out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information, see the section in this manual titled “Changing the Login Timeout Setting”.Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the Router’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.1. Quick-Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.(1)(10) (2) (5) (4) (3)(9)(8)(7)(6)

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