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Using YOUR ROUTER

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Updating the Router’s firmware 

via the Web interface

The following steps show you how to update your Router’s 

firmware using its web interface . You do not need to be connected 

to the Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself .

setup steps:

1 .   Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin 

support site . (Type your part number into the search box in 

the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title .) 

2 .  

Save the file to a location on your computer where 

you can get to it easily, such as your desktop . 

3 .  

Connect the computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router .

Summary of Contents for N450 DB

Page 1: ...User Manual F9J1105 8820ed00871 WIRELESS DUAL BAND N modem ROUTER PLAY N450 DB English...

Page 2: ...irements 16 USING YOUR ROUTER 17 Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router 17 Updating Your Router via Your System Tray Windows or Menu Bar Mac 19 Updating the Router s Firmware via the Web Interface...

Page 3: ...uter Ethernet Cable Network information card attached to router Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results place the Router next to your modem in an...

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Page 5: ...g the included phone jack adapter microfilter into your wall mounted phone jack Please check with your provider before connecting your Router if you are unsure whether or not you need to use the inclu...

Page 6: ...ter a brief installation the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router Store the card under the base of your Route...

Page 7: ...o be found on materials that came from your ISP when you signed up for service If necessary you may need to contact your ISP to retrieve your username and password If you have a static IP address you...

Page 8: ...Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like to change Network Name Security Personalize your network name SSID password and strength of wirel...

Page 9: ...ame bundled with your Router To access the Router settings click on the icon and select from the menu that appears The status of your Router is shown by the Belkin Router Manager icon which closely mi...

Page 10: ...ype in anything else such as www Then press the Enter key If you re still having trouble running the manual setup option type 192 168 2 1 in your browser you do not need to type in anything else such...

Page 11: ...nu 3 After a brief installation the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that came with your Router This card is most likely now located unde...

Page 12: ...twork name SSID from the card located underneath the foot of your Router 3 Enter your network password located on your network information card Your wireless device will take a few moments to connect...

Page 13: ...or Security button on the device itself 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your Router and hold for two seconds The WPS light small light above WPS button will blink blue while it listens fo...

Page 14: ...ork The network name and password for the guest network is located on the network information card found under the foot of your Router A person using your guest network will be able to join without a...

Page 15: ...etup WPS Light and Button The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS enabled Wi Fi devices such as computers To use...

Page 16: ...ired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables C Reset Button This button is used to restart your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly Resetting the Router will preserve your...

Page 17: ...nology allowing you to share a single IP address across your network SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses...

Page 18: ...alled network interface adapter TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ11 ADSL telephone cable Internet browser Setup Software A computer running Windows XP SP3 and higher Windows Vis...

Page 19: ...on or ignore it By default this feature is disabled If you want to enable it select Enable and click Apply Changes Note We recommend you use a computer that has a wired connection to the Router Setup...

Page 20: ...cking the radio button and then click Apply Changes at the bottom of the screen 4 Click on System Settings in the left hand column under the Utilities heading 5 Toward the lower half side of the scree...

Page 21: ...software for your Router This can be done easily via your computer s system tray or menu bar Setup steps 1 Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon right click for Windows in your system tray Win...

Page 22: ...Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself Setup steps 1 Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin support site Type your part number into the search box in the top right c...

Page 23: ...ddress bar of the web browser type http 192 168 2 1 and press Enter on your keyboard 6 Click Login in the upper right hand corner of the page The Router does not ship with a password so just click Sub...

Page 24: ...reviously Note The firmware version in the images below is depicted as an example Your file name will vary depending on your model and version 9 Select the firmware file by left clicking on it and the...

Page 25: ...ou want to continue with upgrading will appear Click OK 12 A second prompt will open telling you the Router will not respond during the upgrade and warning you not to remove the power supply from the...

Page 26: ...ion in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Router light will begin to...

Page 27: ...rface This may be because the Router is not performing as expected or you wish to remove all previously configured settings Setup steps 1 Open a web browser on the computer 2 In the address bar of the...

Page 28: ...26 using your router 4 Click on Restore Factory Defaults in the left hand column under the Utilities heading 5 Click on the Restore Defaults button...

Page 29: ...your settings will be lost Are you sure you want to do this Click OK 7 The Router will begin the restoring process Once the restore is complete the Router will reboot Note This may take several minute...

Page 30: ...t able to communicate with your Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 Make sure that the wireless hardware on your computer is turned on if available 2 Try connecti...

Page 31: ...of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name 3 If you continue to have no Internet connection refer to Manually Configuring Network Settings in this manual for an alternative setup...

Page 32: ...formation when a static connection is mentioned 4 You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP To search our knowledge base for ISP specific issues go to http ww...

Page 33: ...ection Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause si...

Page 34: ...range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property in Windows go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and doubl...

Page 35: ...2 Click Wireless in the left hand menu Then click Security just below that 3 Select the WPA WPA2 option 4 Enter a password This can be from 8 63 characters of your choice including spaces and punctua...

Page 36: ...ay type in a WEP key manually or generate one from a passphrase Type a phrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button A WEP key is composed of 26 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F For example C...

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Page 38: ...unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount...

Page 39: ...aim Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its...

Page 40: ...ow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE D...

Page 41: ...to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr...

Page 42: ...num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Compliance Statement Belkin International hereby declares that this F9J1105 Wireless Dual Band N Modem Router is in compliance wi...

Page 43: ...rademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries F9J1105_8820ed00871 Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL United Kingdom Belkin Iberia Avda de Ba...

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