Belkin N150 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED ....................................... 1

What’s in the Box .............................................1

Initial Setup.................................................. 1

How to Set It UP.............................................. 2

Adding Computers to Your Network .............................3

Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ....................... 4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER ........................ 10

Front Panel .................................................10

Back Panel ................................................. 11

Technical Details ........................................ 12

Technical Features .......................................... 12

System Requirements........................................ 13

USING YOUR ROUTER.................................... 14

Using the LAN IP Setup ...................................... 14

Configuring Your Internet Connection........................... 16

Cloning your MAC address.................................... 22

Enabling Website Filtering ....................................23

Configuring Basic Wireless Settings............................ 23

Restarting Your Router .......................................25

Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults.......................26

Backing Up Your Configuration ................................27

Restoring Previous Settings................................... 29

Enabling Auto Firmware Update for Your Router.................. 31

Updating the Router’s Firmware ...............................32

Configuring Administrator Password............................35

Configuring Time Zone .......................................36

Configuring Remote Management..............................37

Configuring UPnP ...........................................38

Configuring the Eco Mode ....................................38

Configuring Self Healing......................................39

Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...................40

Troubleshooting .............................................40

Belkin International, Inc.,

Limited 2-Year Product Warranty............................... 45

Regulatory Information ...................................47

European Compliance Statement:..............................47

General Safety Information: ...................................47

GETTING STARTED

What’s in the Box

N150 Wireless Router

Ethernet cable

Power supply

Belkin CD with User Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Service Card

Initial Setup

Where to Place Your Router

For the best results, place the Router nex t 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.

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GETTING STARTED

How to Set It UP

Connect Your N150 Router

1. Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply.

2. Connect your Router to your modem using the cable.

3. Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply.

4. Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.

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Adding Computers to Your Network

Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming
systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps.

Manual Setup

If you know what sort of Internet service you have,
you might try a manual setup. For this you will need a
Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Wirelessly Connect to Your Router

The default network name and password are
printed on the foot of the Router.

Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to
the wireless network shown on the network ID card.

When requested, please enter the password

(security key) provided on the card.

Using the WPS Button

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” button on the device itself.

Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your Router.

The WPS indicator will blink green while it listens for your
Wi-Fi device. Once a connection is established, the light
will turn green for about 5 minutes and then go out. If a
connection is not established, the light will blink green
for 30s. You may repeat the process to try again.

You can repeat this process for each WPS-enabled
device you’d like to add to your network.

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Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Use a browser to visit http://Router/. The
Router homepage should appear.

You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/.

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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.

If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left.

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If a password screen appears, press “Submit”. Dynamic Connection

Cable and fiber customers 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”.

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Enter the host name provided by your Internet
service provider. Click “Apply Changes”.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected”, you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

If these steps do not work, tr y restarting your
modem and repeating the process.

If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.

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PPPoE Connection

Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.

Select PPPoE this time and press “Next”.

Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet
provider and click “Apply Changes”. Ignore the other fields.

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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.

Connecting Additional Devices

iOS

(iphone, iPad, and iPod touch)

Open the “Settings” app and select the “Wi-Fi” menu item.

Select your wireless network from the list that appears
there. If asked to do so, enter the net work password.

Mac OS® X

Your Mac® provides a menu of available wireless
networks at the right end of the menu bar.

Click on the icon showing wireless waves.

Select your wireless network from the list that appears
there. If asked to do so, enter the net work password.

Android

(phones and tablets)

Open the “Settings” app and select “Wireless” and “Network”.

From there, select “ Wi-Fi ” to see the list of available networks.

Select your wireless network from the list. If asked
to do so, enter your network password.

Windows® 7

Your computer provides a menu of available wireless
networks at the right end of the task bar.

Right-click on the icon that looks like signal strength bars.

Select your wireless network from the list. If asked,
enter 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.

Right-click on the icon that shows a computer with wireless
waves (XP) or t wo computers (Windows Vista).

Choose “View Available Wireless Networks” (XP) or
“Connect to a network” (Vista) from the menu.

Select your wireless network from the list. If asked,
enter your network password (network key).

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Front Panel

Your Router’s status is shown by the lights on the front panel.

Power Light

Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source.

Solid Green: Power is supplied to the Router.

WLAN Light

Off: WLAN is disabled.

Blinking Green: Wireless data is being transmitted in the WLAN.

Solid Green: WLAN is enabled but no data transfer.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light

Off: Idle

Blinking Green: The Router is listening for a WPS­enabled computer or other device.

Successful Connection: The WPS light is SOLID GREEN for
5 minutes and then goes out when the Router has made a
secure connection with the computer or other device.

Failed Connection: The WPS light is BLINKING
GREEN for 30s after the WPS connection fails.

WAN Light

Off: WAN connection is not created.

Blinking Green: Data is being transmitted on the WAN port.

Solid Green: The Router is connected to the Internet.

LAN Light

Off: L AN connection is not created.

Blinking Green: Data is being transmitted on the LAN port.

Solid Green: The Router is connected to
devices through Ethernet cables.

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Back Panel

Reset Button

This button is used to restore the factory default settings.

To reset the Router, press and hold this button for 8-10 seconds.

Power Connector

Connect the included power supply to this jack.

Modem (WAN) Connector

Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.

Wired (LAN) Connectors

Connect computers and other wired network device
to these ports using Ethernet cables.

WPS Button

The WPS button on the back 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 “Get ting Started > Adding
Computers to Your Network > Using the WPS Button”.

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Technical Features

Integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point

The N150 technology enhances your Router’s wire­less capabilities, allowing for data transfer speeds of
up to 150Mbps across your network.

NAT IP Address Sharing

To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per com­puter in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network
Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to
share a single IP address across your network.

SPI Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a rewall that will protect

your network from a wide array of common attacks
and viruses.

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility

The UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) feature in your

Router oers seamless operation of voice and video

messaging, games, and other applications that are
UPnP-compliant.

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.

Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Your Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to al­low your wired computers to share: printers, data, MP3

les, digital photos, and much more.

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System Requirements

Router

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 browser

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Using the LAN IP Setup

The “LAN Settings” page allows changing the
Router’s LAN IP address as required and configuring
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Configuring Parameters of LAN IP Setup

LAN IP setup parameters are advanced settings that you may require
if you are a network administrator or your network requires a different
IP addressing scheme. The Router is shipped with the default IP
address on the LAN side and with the DHCP server enabled.

Note: If you change the default LAN IP address, you
must use the new LAN IP address to log in.

Setup steps:

Open a Web browser on the computer.

In the address bar of the Web browser, type http://192.168.2.1.

Click “Login” in the upper right corner of the page. The Router
does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”.

Click on “LAN Set tings” in the left column
under the “LAN Setup” heading.

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Configure the IP address and subnet mask.

IP Address: The IP address that a L AN user uses to
access the Router. The default IP is 192.168.2.1.

IP Subnet Mask: Subnet mask of the LAN port. You can enter a
different subnet mask according to the actual network status.

Click “Apply”.

Using the Router as a DHCP Ser ver

By default, the Router acts as a DHCP server, automatically
assigning IP addresses to comupters in the LAN. Users do not
need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters such as the IP
address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the Router’s LAN.

Setup steps:

Open a Web browser on the computer.

In the address bar of the Web browser, type http://192.168.2.1.

Click “Login” in the upper right corner of the page. The Router
does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”.

Click on “LAN Set tings” in the left column
under the “LAN Setup” heading.

Select the “On” button to use the Router as a DHCP server.

Configure the parameters below.

IP Pool Starting Address/IP Pool Ending Address: Set the starting
and ending IP addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be
assigned by the DHCP server. After you set “Starting IP Address/
Ending IP Address”, hosts in the LAN obtain IP addresses that
are in the range of the starting and ending IP addresses.

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Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is
automatically assigned to a device by the DHCP ser ver to
a host. The DHCP server does not assign the IP address to
other hosts within the specified time. If selecting “Forever”,
you save devices in the L AN with fixed addresses.

Configuring the Local Domain Name

The local domain name is a user-friendly name for your
Router. At the bottom of the “LAN Settings” page, you can
set a local domain name. The default name is Belkin.

There is no need to change this setting unless required.

Conguring Your Internet Connection

Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the
“Connection Type” page under the “Internet WAN” heading.

Select a WAN connection type. Contact your ISP if
you do not know your WAN connection mode.

Dynamic Connection

Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection.

Setup steps:

Click “Connection Type” in the left column
under the “Internet WAN” heading.

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Select “Dynamic” in the “Connection Type”
page that appears. Click “Next”.

Enter the host name provided by your Internet provider.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected”, you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

Static Connection

Select Static IP if your ISP provides the IP address, subnet
mask, and information about the gateway and DNS server.

Setup steps:

Click “Connection Type” in the left column
under the “Internet WAN” heading.

Select “Static” in the “Connection Type” page that appears.

Configure the parameters below. These
parameters cannot be left blank.

IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by
the ISP. The parameter must be entered.

Subnet Mask: Enter the WAN subnet mask provided by the ISP. It
varies with the net work type. It is usually 255.255.255.0 (Class C).

ISP Gateway Address: Enter the IP address of the gateway provided
by the ISP. It is the IP address used for connecting to the ISP.

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Click “Click here to enter your DNS Settings”
to configure DNS information.

Clear the “Automatic from ISP” check box.

In the “DNS Address” and “Secondary DNS Address” fields, enter
the IP addresses of the primary DNS server and the secondary
server (if available). At least enter one DNS server IP address.

Click “Apply Changes”.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected”, you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

PPPoE Connection

Most DSL providers use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the
Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service.

Setup steps:

Click “Connection Type” in the left column
under the “Internet WAN” heading.

Select “PPPoE” in the “Connection Type” page that appears.

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Configure the parameters below.

User Name and Password: Enter the user name and
password provided by the ISP. The user name and
password are used to log in to the ISP server.

Retype Password: Enter the password again.

Service Name: If several PPPoE servers are
available, specify which server to use.

IP assigned by ISP: You can select either to an IP address assigned
by your ISP, or to manually set an IP address in the “IP Address” field.

MTU: The maximum transmission unit. We strongly
recommend you to use the default setting unless
your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting.

If you select the “Disconnect after xxx minutes of no
activity” check box and specify a time interval, the system
interrupts the Internet connection when there is no
Internet access behavior within the specified time.

Click “Apply Changes”.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected”, you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

PPTP/L2TP Connection

Some ISPs require a connection using the PPTP or L2TP protocol.
Enter the account and password provided by your ISP.

The following takes PPTP connection as an example.

Setup steps:

Click “Connection Type” in the left column
under the “Internet WAN” heading.

Select “PPTP” in the “Connection Type” page that appears.

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Configure the parameters below.

PPTP Account and PPTP Password: Enter the PPTP account
and password provided by the ISP. The PPTP account
and password are used to log in to the ISP server.

Retype Password: Enter the password again.

Host Name: (Optional) Enter the host name.

Service Address: Enter the IP address of the ISP ser ver.

IP Address Assignment: You can select either to dynamically
get an IP address from the ISP or to use a static IP address.
If you select “Use Static IP Address”, manually enter the IP
address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway.

If you select the “Disconnect after xxx minutes of no
activity” check box and specify a time interval, the system
interrupts the Internet connection when there is no
Internet access behavior within the specified time.

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Click “Click here to enter your DNS Settings”
to configure DNS information.

Either select or clear the “Automatic from ISP” check
box. If you clear the check box, in the “DNS Address and
Secondary DNS Address” fields enter the IP addresses
of the primary DNS server and the secondary server (if
available). At least enter one DNS server IP address.

Click “Apply Changes”.

If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected”, you’re done! You can surf the Internet.

Telstra Bigpond/OptusNet Cable

Use this option for Bigpond Cable and
OptusNet Cable connections only.

Cloning your MAC address

Belkin provides the abilit y to clone (copy) the MAC address
of the computer into the Router. This MAC address, in
turn, will be seen by the ISP's system as the original MAC
address and will allow the connection to work.

If you are not sure if your ISP needs to see the original MAC
address, simply clone the MAC address of the computer
that was originally connected to the modem. Cloning the

address will not cause any problems with your network.

To Clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the
computer which was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem
before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button and click
“Apply Changes”. Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router.

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Enabling Website Filtering

The Router allows you to restrict website access to guard you from
unsafe and inappropriate websites on any devices on your network.

Conguring Basic Wireless Settings

You can view and specify the wireless security settings of your Router.

Setup steps:

Open a Web browser on the computer.

In the address bar of the Web browser, type http://192.168.2.1.

Click “Login” in the upper right corner of the page. The Router
does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”.

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Click on “Channel and SSID” in the left column
under the “Wireless” heading.

Configure the following parameters.

SSID: Set the wireless network name. The SSID can contain up to
32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is “belkin.###”.

Broadcast SSID: If checked, the Router broadcasts its SSID in
the wireless network, so that wireless clients can scan the SSID
and access the wireless network under the SSID. The check box
is selected by default. If the check box is cleared, only devices
that know the correct SSID can connect to the Router.

For the remaining settings, use the defaults.

The default channel is Auto.

It is unnecessary to change the wireless channel unless
you notice interference problems with another nearby
wireless Router or access point. Select a channel that is
not being used by any other nearby wireless networks.

The default mode is 802.11b/g/n.

If you do not know which mode to use, select 802.11b/g/n.

The default bandwidth is 20/40MHz.

The default protected mode is Off.

In most situations, best performance is achieved with
Protected Mode Of f. If you are operating in an environment
with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference, best performance
may be achieved with Protected Mode On.

The default 802.11e/WMM QoS mode is On.

QoS prioritizes important data on your network such as
multimedia content and voice-over-IP (VoIP) so it will not be
interfered by other data being sent over the network.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Restarting Your Router

Sometimes, in order to make some changes take
effect, you need to restart the Router.

Setup Steps

Click on “Restart Router” in the left-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Click on the “Restart Router” button toward the middle of screen.

A dialog box appears to ask you whether to restart the
Router. Click the “OK” button to restart the Router.

After clicking the “OK” button, the Router begins to restart.

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Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults

Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation
while maintaining the programmed settings. Reset the Router
in rare cases when the Router may function improperly.

Using the Reset Button

Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten
your custom password or when the Router may function improperly.

Push and hold the “Reset” button for 8-10 seconds, and then
release it. The LAN light on the Router will momentarily flash
and the WL AN light will turn out. When the LAN and WL AN
lights become solid green again, the reset is complete.

Restoring the Router to Default Set tings Using the Web Interface

You can also restore the factory defaults using the web interface.
This may be because the Router is not performing as expected
or you wish to remove all previously configured settings.

Setup Steps

Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left­hand column under the “Utilities” heading.

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Click on the “Restore Defaults” button.

A warning box will open that says, “ Warning: All your settings
will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”.

The Router will begin the restoration process. Once the
restoration process is complete, the Router will reboot.

Note: This may take several minutes.

Your Router has been successfully restored to its factory settings.

Backing Up Your Conguration

The configuration settings of the Router are stored
within the Router in a configuration file. You can back
up (save) the file and retrieve it for later use.

We recommend that you back up your configuration file after
you complete settings. If the Router fails or becomes corrupted,
or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-obtain
your configuration by restoring the configuration file.

Setup Steps

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Click on “Save/Backup Settings” in the left-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Click on the “Save” button.

A dialog box will open that says, “Do you want
to open or save this file?” Click “Save”.

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Select the location for saving the configuration file. Enter the file
name and select the file type, then click the “Save “button.

When the download process is complete, click “Close”.

Your Router’s configurations have been
successfully saved to your local PC.

Restoring Previous Settings

Sometimes, you need to restore the previous settings.
This may be because the Router is not performing as
expected or you wish to remove all current set tings.

Setup Steps

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Click on “Restore Previous Settings” in the lef t­hand column under the “Utilities” heading.

Click the “Browse…” button toward the middle of the
screen to search for the file you saved previously.

Note: The version of configuration file in the images
below is depicted as an example. Your file name will
vary depending on your model and version.

Select the configuration 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 inter face.

Click the “Restore” button.

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A prompt asking, “Do you want to continue and
restore settings?” will appear. Click “OK” and then the
Router begins to restore the previous settings.

The previous settings have been restored successfully.

Enabling Auto Firmware Update for Your Router

The Router has the capability to automatically check
for a newer version of firmware and alert you when it’s
available. You can choose to download the new version
or ignore it. By default this feature is enabled.

Note: We recommend you use a computer that
has a wired connection to the Router.

Setup Steps:

Click on “System Settings” in the lef t-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Toward the lower-half side of the screen you will
find “Auto Update Firmware Enabling”.

Select the “Enable” radio button.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

The following steps show you how to update your
Router’s firmware using its Web interface.

Checking for New Firmware in the Firmware Upgrade Screen

N150 Router allows you to check for a new
firmware update available for this Router.

Setup steps:

Click on “Firmware Update” in the left-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Click “Check Firmware” to check for new firmware versions.

If a new version is found, you can directly update
your firmware by following the prompts.

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Updating Manually to New Router Firmware

You can also manually update your Router firmware.

Setup Steps

Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin
suppor t site. (Type your part number into the search box in
the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title.)

Save the file to a location on your computer where
you can get to it easily, such as your desktop.

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

Open a web browser on the computer.

In the address bar of the web browser, type
“http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your keyboard.

Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The
Router does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”.

Click on “Firmware Update” in the left-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

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Click the “Browse…” button toward the middle of the
screen to search for the file you saved previously.

Note: The firmware version in the images below is
depicted as an example. Your file name will vary
depending on your model and version.

Select the firmware file (an “.img” 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.

Click the “Update” button

Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully.

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Conguring Administrator Password

The Router ships with NO password entered. If you wish to
add a password for more security, you can set a password
here. Keep your password in a safe place, as you will need
this password if you need to log into the Router in the future.
It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan
to use the remote management feature of this Router.

Setup Steps:

Click on “System Settings” in the lef t-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Configuring the administrator password and login timeout.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Conguring Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time
Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the Router to synchronize the
system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the
Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering.

Select the time zone that you reside in. The system
clock may not update immediately.

Setup Steps:

Click on “System Settings” in the lef t-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

Select the time zone that you reside in and the NTP server.

If you reside in an area that observes Daylight Saving, then
place a checkmark in the box next to “Daylight Savings”.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Conguring Remote Management

Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router's
settings from anywhere on the Internet. Before you enable this
function, make sure you have set the administrator password.

Setup Steps:

Click on “System Settings” in the lef t-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

If you select the “Any IP address can remotely manage
the router” check box, you are allowed to access the
Router from anywhere on the Internet by typing in your
WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet.

If you do not select the “Any IP address can remotely
manage the router ” check box, specif y an IP
address to remotely manage the Router.

Note: Selecting “Only this IP address can remotely manage
the router” is more secure, but less convenient.

In the “Remote Access Port ” field, set the port number for
accessing the router through remote Web management.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Conguring UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) offers seamless
operation of voice messaging, video messaging, games,
and other applications that are UPnP compliant.

The Router ships with the UPnP feature enabled. If you are
using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take
advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature.

Conguring the Eco Mode

This function allows you to dim the LEDs on the front of the Router to
save power and disable the wireless radio at predetermined times.

Setup Steps:

Click on “System Settings” in the lef t-hand
column under the “Utilities” heading.

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Select the “Disable radio from” to enable the Eco mode.

Specify the days you want to use the Eco mode.

Click “Apply Changes”.

Conguring Self Healing

The self healing function allows the Router to implement
regular restart, reducing equipment function failure. You
can arrange a schedule for Router’s auto initialization.

Setup Steps:

Click on “Self Healing” in the left-hand column
under the “Utilities” heading.

Select the “Enabled” radio button to enable
automatically initialization for your Router.

Specify the days and the time for automatically initialization.

Click “Apply Changes”.

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Troubleshooting

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

If the light on the front of the Router is solid green, then your
Router is connected to the Internet. You may not be connected
to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Adding
Computers to Your Network” in this manual for instructions.

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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my
network name is not listed in Available Networks.

1.Verify that your Router is on and the

front-panel light shows solid green.

2.If you are far from the Router, you might tr y moving
closer to see if you might have been out of range.

3.Using a computer attached to the Router via a network cable,
visit http://router/ and ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is ON.
This setting is found on the “Channel and SSID” page.

My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent,
suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a
VPN connection.

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 order to determine if wireless issues are related to
range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer
within 10 feet from the Router if possible.

Changing the wireless channel—Depending on local
wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless
channel of your network can improve performance and
reliability. See the section titled “Changing the Wireless
Channel” for instructions on how to choose other channels.

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Limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit

rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless
cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this
proper ty 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 usually set to automatically adjust
the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause
periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as
a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment
with different connection rates until you find the best one
for your environment. Note that all available transmission
rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For
more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual.

I’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients
(computers, game consoles, etc.) are now unable to connect.

Your new Router came pre-configured with a network name and
password, found printed on an attached card. All clients must use this
network name and password to connect wirelessly to your Router.
You will need to find the net work settings on your client, select the
network name printed on the card from the list of available networks,
and enter the password when prompted to join the wireless network.

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Does the Router support Wireless
Protected Access (WPA) security?

The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on.
Windows XP and some older network hardware may
require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.

I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on my Router.

1.Log in to your Router by visiting http://router/ with your web browser.

Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
You will be asked to enter your password. If you have never set a
password, leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit”.

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 will need to use the new key.

Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless
connection, you will have to re-connect to the
Router after changing any security settings.

Note: Some older networking hardware supports
only WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot
connect to your net work, tr y 128-bit or 6 4-bit WEP, or
seek software updates from their manufacturers.

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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

You can find technical-support information on our website,

www.belkin.com, by navigating to the tech-support section.

If you want to contact technical support by phone,
please call the number you need from this list*:
*Local rates apply.

Country number Internet adress

AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www.belkin.com/de/networking/

BELGIUM 07 07 00 073

CZECH REPUBLIC 239 000 4 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

DENMARK 701 22 403 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

FINLAND 0972519123 www.belkin.com/uk/networking /

FRANCE 08 - 25 54 00 2 6 www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

GERMANY 0180 - 500 57 09 www.belkin.com/de/networking/

GREECE 00800 - 44 14 23 90 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

HUNGARY 06 - 17 77 49 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

ICELAND 800 8 534 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

IRELAND 0818 55 50 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

ITA LY 02 - 69 43 02 51 www.belkin.com/it/networking/

LUXEMBOURG 34 20 80 85 6 0 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

NETHERLANDS 0900 - 0 40 07 90 €0.10 per minut e www.belkin.com/nl/networking/

NO RWAY 81 50 0287 www.belkin.com/uk/networkin g/

POLAND 00800 - 4 41 17 37 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

PORTUGAL 707 200 676 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

RUSSIA 495 580 9541 www.belkin.com/networking/

SLOVAKIA 08000 04614 www.belkin.com/networking/

SLOVENIA 0800 80510 www.belkin.com/networking/

SOUTH AFRICA 0800 - 9 9 15 21 ww w.belkin.com/uk/networking/

SPAIN 902 - 02 43 6 6 www.belkin.com/es/networking/

SWEDEN 07 - 71 40 04 53 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

SWITZERLAND 08 - 48 00 02 19

UNITED KINGDOM 0845 - 607 7 7 87 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

OTHER COUNTRIES +44 - 1933 35 2 0 00

www.belkin.com/nl/networking/
www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

www.belkin.com/de/networking/
www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

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Belkin International, Inc.,
Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original
purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free
of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product
free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product).
Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without
notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any
such discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is 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 if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin
product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered
with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts
of God such as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft,
normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse,
damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non­authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration.

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How to get service.

To get service for your Belkin product you
must take the following steps:

1.Contact Belkin Tech Support at the number listed
on page 44, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be
prepared to provide the following information:

a. The part number of the Belkin product.

b. Where you purchased the product.

c. When you purchased the product.

d. Copy of original receipt.

2.Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then
instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin
product 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 estimate the cost to
repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment
to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain
available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever
claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated
under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

European Compliance Statement:

Belkin International hereby declares that this F9K1009 Wireless N Router is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other revelant provisions of the RTT&E Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/5/EC. Conformity was assessed using a Technical Construction File.

A copy of the European Union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity” may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc

For information on product disposal please refer to
http://environmental.belkin.com

General Safety Information:

• For indoor installation only

• For installation with supplied power adapter only

• The supplied power adapter is the product’s switch-off device. The base

socket must be near the product and easily accessible.

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