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Wi-Fi N ROUTER
User Manual
N300 F9K1002V4 8820-00774 Rev. C01
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Table Of CO nTenT s Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . U .s .in .g .Y .o . ur .R .outer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router..................... 24 What’s in the Box ............................................. 1 Updating Your Router via Your System Tray Initial Setup.................................................. 1 (Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac) .....
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD What’s in the box Initial setup N300 Wi-Fi N Router Where to Place Your Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in Power supply (attached to router) an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. Raising the Router above Network information card (attached to router) floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal. Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Quick Setup
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD N150/300/450 Steps 1 & 2 How to set It Up 1 Connect Your n300 Router 1 . Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. 2 . Connect your Router to your modem using the cable (already attached). 2 2
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N150/300/450 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Steps 3 & 4 3 . Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. 4 . Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply. 3 4 3
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Run the Installer software Insert the included CD into your computer. Find the setup program and open it. It should run automatically; if not, find Setup the setup program and open it. Follow the prompts. The setup software will configure your Internet connection and let you know when things are working. If you have DSL, you may need a username and password from your Internet provider. 4
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 1 . Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. 5
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 2 . After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is stored in the foot of your new Belkin Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference. 6
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 3 . A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once finished, a “Success” message will appear indicating that you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. During setup you may be asked for additional information . You may need to enter a username and password provided by your ISP. This username and password is likely to be found on materials that came from your ISP when you signed up for se
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD advanced Tools & settings After the initial setup is complete, you have the option to change settings like your network name, security type, and password. To make these changes and others, click on the Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like to change: n etwork n ame & s ecurity – Personalize your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security. Internet s ervice Provider & l ogin s ettings – Have
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD The belkin Router Manager Router Settings User Manual The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Its icon indicates the current Network problem detected… status of your Router and also allows you to access your Router’s settings to make changes. It also provides quick Networked USB Devices access to software that came bundled with your Router. Backup your les and folders To access the Router settings, click on the icon Video Mover and
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Using the CD adding Computers to Your n etwork 1 . Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t open automatically, browse to your CD Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming drive and open the Belkin Setup CD icon. systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps. 2 . Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. 3 . After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information ca
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manual setup able baker If you know what sort of Internet service you have, belkin.### you might try a manual setup. For this you will need a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer. zebranet When requested, please enter the password Connect to Your Router (security key) provided on the card. Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. Take a moment to look at the light on the front of the Router. If it is solid blue, your Router was able to
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Using the WPs button 1 . Start WPS Push Button Connection (WPS PBC) on your computer or other Wi-Fi device that you would like to connect wirelessly to your Router. Often there will be a button for this purpose in software that came with the device, or a physical “WPS,” “PBC,” or “Security” button on the device itself. 2 . Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your Router. The WPS light (small light above WPS button) will blink blue while it listens for your Wi-Fi devi
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD http://r outer/ Internet Status: Connected Manually s et Up Your Internet Connection The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper right corner of the router homepage. Use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage should appear. If after a few moments it says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/. 13
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Not Connected g DHCP Client List Static Route Internet WAN Connection Type DNS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left. If a password screen appears, press “Submit.” 14
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. A service name is generally not required. Hit Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let’s try dynamic “Apply Changes.” The Router will restart. first. Select “Dynamic” from the menu that appears and press “Next.” 15
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Connected If after a few minutes your Internet Status says PPPoe Connection “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.” If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process . If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next. 16
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Connected Enter the username and password supplied by your If after a few minutes your Internet Status says Internet provider and click “Apply Changes.” Ignore “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. the other fields. The Router will restart. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process . 17
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD Android Connecting additional Devices (phones and tablets) iOS 1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network. (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks. 1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked 2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears to do so, enter your network password. there. If asked to do so, enter the network passwor
