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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.

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Страница 1: ...User Manual F9K1002V4 8820 00774 Rev C01 Wi Fi N ROUTER N300 ...

Страница 2: ...sing the Web Interface 32 Troubleshooting Support and Warranty 35 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Support 42 Belkin International Inc Limited 2 Year Product Warranty 43 Regulatory Information 46 FCC Statement 46 Getting Started 1 What s in the Box 1 Initial Setup 1 Advanced Tools Settings 8 The Belkin Router Manager 9 Adding Computers to Your Network 10 Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 13 Get...

Страница 3: ... attached to router Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Quick Setup Guide Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results place the Router next to your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal ...

Страница 4: ...ting Started How to Set It Up 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 N150 300 450 Steps 1 2 1 2 ...

Страница 5: ...3 Getting Started 3 Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply 4 Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply N150 300 450 Steps 3 4 3 4 ...

Страница 6: ...tup program and open it It should run automatically if not find 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 Setup ...

Страница 7: ...5 Getting Started 1 Click the Setup icon on the CD menu ...

Страница 8: ...f 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 ...

Страница 9: ...nter 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 service If necessary you may need to contact your ISP to retrieve your username and password If you have a static IP address you may need to enter additional information also provided by your ISP If your computer doesn t have a wireless adap...

Страница 10: ...e 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 wireless security Internet Service Provider Login Settings Have you moved or changed Internet Service Providers If you d like to change these settings without running through the setup process again this ...

Страница 11: ... 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 mimics the light on the front of the Router Blue You are connected to your Belkin Router and it is connected to the Internet Amber You are connected to your Belkin Router but it is not connected to the Internet Router Settings User M...

Страница 12: ...enu 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 underneath the foot of your Router in the provided card slot 4 A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed This may take a few minutes to complete Once finished a Success message...

Страница 13: ... When requested please enter the password security key provided on the card Take a moment to look at the light on the front of the Router If it is solid blue your Router was able to connect to the Internet automatically Can t find the card The default network name and password are also printed on the foot of the Router Use your computer tablet or smartphone to connect to the wireless network shown...

Страница 14: ...ical 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 device Once a connection is established the light will turn blue and then go out If a connection is not established the light will blink amber You may repeat the process to try again You can repeat t...

Страница 15: ...er The router homepage should appear You can also try visiting http 192 168 2 1 The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper right corner of the router homepage If after a few moments it says Connected you re done You can surf the Internet http router Internet Status Connected ...

Страница 16: ...t select Connection Type from the menu on the left If a password screen appears press Submit Internet Status Not Connected g DHCP Client List Static Route Internet WAN Connection Type DNS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID ...

Страница 17: ...ustomers generally require a dynamic connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection Let s try dynamic first Select Dynamic from the menu that appears and press Next A service name is generally not required Hit Apply Changes The Router will restart ...

Страница 18: ...u re done You can surf the Internet PPPoE Connection 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 Internet Status Connected ...

Страница 19: ...ovider and click Apply Changes Ignore the other fields The Router will restart If after a few minutes your Internet Status says Connected you re done You can surf the Internet If these steps do not work try restarting your modem and repeating the process Internet Status Connected ...

Страница 20: ...ng Additional Devices iOS iPhone iPad and iPod touch 1 Open the Settings app and select the Wi Fi menu item 2 Select your wireless network from the list that appears there If asked to do so enter the network password Mac OS X Your Mac provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the menu bar 1 Click on the icon showing wireless waves 2 Select your wireless network from the li...

Страница 21: ...ter your network password network key Windows Vista and Windows XP Your device provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar 1 Right click on the icon that shows a computer with wireless waves XP or two computers Windows Vista 2 Choose View Available Wireless Networks XP or Connect to a network Vista from the menu 3 Select your wireless network from the list If as...

Страница 22: ...sive B Wi Fi Protected Setup 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 the WPS feature on your Router see Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Using the WPS Button The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you a...

Страница 23: ...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 settings This button may also be used to restore the factory default settings Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information D Power Connector Connect the included power supply to this jack Back Panel ...

Страница 24: ...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 Web Based Advanced User Interface You can easily make changes to your Router s advanced settings through your web browser These changes can be made from any computer on your network Belkin Router Monitor The Belkin Router Monitor application helps ...

Страница 25: ...computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Setup Software A computer running Windows XP SP3 or higher Windows Vista or Windows 7 or Mac OS X v10 5 or above Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM 600MB of free hard drive space for installation ...

Страница 26: ...ion 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 steps 1 Open a web browser on the computer 2 In the address bar of the web browser type http 192 168 2 1 3 Click Login in the upper right hand corner of the page The Router does not ship with a passw...

Страница 27: ...lf side of the screen you will find Auto Update Firmware Enabling 6 Select Enable by clicking 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 ...

Страница 28: ...w 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 Windows or menu bar Mac 2 Select Check for Updates or Update Available from the menu 3 You should now see the Belkin Updater window 4 Click on the Install Update icon ...

Страница 29: ... 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 ...

Страница 30: ...address 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 Submit 7 Click on Firmware Update toward the bottom of the left hand menu ...

Страница 31: ...previously Note The firmware version in the images above 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 then click the Open button in the lower right corner of the window This will take you back into the Router s interface ...

Страница 32: ...you 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 Router Click OK once more Congratulations The firmware has been updated successfully ...

Страница 33: ...tion 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 blink When the Router light becomes solid again the reset is complete Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds and then release it The lights...

Страница 34: ...erface 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 web browser type http 192 168 2 1 3 Click Login in the upper right hand corner of the page The Router does not ship with a password so just click Submit ...

Страница 35: ...33 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 ...

Страница 36: ... 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 minutes Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings ...

Страница 37: ...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 connecting your computer to one of the four wired ports on the Router with an Ethernet cable 3 Ensure that the Router is on The front panel light should be on 4 Unplug the Router s power supply for 10 seconds...

Страница 38: ...t 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 method Belkin Setup completed installation but I cannot browse the Web The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber 1 Make sure the Router is connected to your modem with an Ethernet cable ...

Страница 39: ...nformation 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 www belkin com support and type in ISP 5 If you continue to have no Internet connection refer to Manually Configuring Network Settings in this manual for an alternative setup method I can t connect to ...

Страница 40: ...nection 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 signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router In orde...

Страница 41: ... 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 double click on your wireless card s connection In the properties dialog select the Configure button on the General tab then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are ...

Страница 42: ...t 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 punctuation OR a 64 digit hexadecimal number using only the numbers 0 9 and letters A F 5 Click Apply Changes to finish Your wireless connection is now encrypted Each computer using your wireless network wi...

Страница 43: ...may 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 C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 EE 74 is a valid 128 bit WEP key 5 Click Apply Changes to finish Your wireless activity is now encrypted Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the...

Страница 44: ...rranty Technical Support US http www belkin com support UK http www belkin com uk support Australia http www belkin com au support New Zealand http www belkin com au support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http www belkin com uk support ...

Страница 45: ...s 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 equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void i...

Страница 46: ...t and how to proceed with your claim 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 sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and ...

Страница 47: ...low 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 DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific leg...

Страница 48: ...nt 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 frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occu...

Страница 49: ...s B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB 003 du Canada ...

Страница 50: ...tered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ...

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