Belkin Wireless N Router N300 User Manual

User ManualF9K1002 8820-00774 Rev. A03WIRELESS N ROUTERN300

8GETTING STARTEDIn your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If you’re st

9GETTING STARTEDAdding Computers to Your NetworkWireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router wi

10GETTING STARTEDManuallyIf you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can manually add thes

11GETTING STARTEDAdditional CapabilitiesGuest AccessYou can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. The ne

AB12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTERA) Router Status LightYour Router’s status is shown by the light on the front.Off: The Router is not plugged into a pow

ABCD13GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTERA) Modem (WAN) ConnectorConnect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.B) Wired (LAN) ConnectorsConnect comp

14TECHNICAL DETAILSTechnical FeaturesIntegrated 802.11n Wireless Access PointUtilizing MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smart-antenna technology,

15TECHNICAL DETAILSSystem RequirementsRouter Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connectionAt least one co

16USING YOUR ROUTEREnabling Auto Update on Your Belkin RouterThe Router has the capability to automatically check for a newer version of firmware and

17USING YOUR ROUTER175. Toward the lower-half side of the screen you will find “Auto Update Firmware Enabling”. 6. Select “Enable” by clicking the r

TABLE OF CONTENTSTroubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...27Troubleshooting ...27Technical

18USING YOUR ROUTER18Updating Your Router via Your System Tray (Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac) Once you have completed the setup process, you will need to

19USING YOUR ROUTER19Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web InterfaceThe following steps show you how to update your Router’s firmware using its w

20USING YOUR ROUTER204. Open a web browser on the computer. 5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on

21USING YOUR ROUTER218. Click the “Browse” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously.Note: The firmware vers

22USING YOUR ROUTER2210. Click the “Update” button.11. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 1

23USING YOUR ROUTERResetting the RouterReset Button – Red The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting

24USING YOUR ROUTERRestoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web InterfaceSymptomsYou need to restore the factory defaults using the web inte

25USING YOUR ROUTER4. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading.5. Click on the “Restore Defaults” b

26USING YOUR ROUTER6. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”.7.

27TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYTroubleshootingThe Setupw does not automatically start.If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD-ROM

1GETTING STARTEDWhat’s in the BoxN300 Wireless N RouterEthernet cable (attached to router)Power supply (attached to router)Network information card (a

28TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYBelkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet.If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the

29TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYBelkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. The light on the front of my Router is solid

30TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYI can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in Available Networks.1. Verify t

31TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYI’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients (computers, game consoles, etc.) are now unable

32TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYDoes the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security?The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turne

33TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYI am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router.1. Log in to your Route

34TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYTechnical SupportUShttp://www.belkin.com/supportUKhttp://www.belkin.com/uk/supportAustraliahttp://www.belkin.c

35TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYBelkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers.Belkin International, Inc

36TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYHow to get service.To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:1. Contact Belkin

37TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTYHow state law relates to the warranty.THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER W

2GETTING STARTED2 3modem1How to Set It Up

38REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin International, Inc., of 1204

39REGULATORY INFORMATIONCanada-Industry Canada (IC)The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B

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3GETTING STARTED1. Connect your Router’s Ethernet cable to your modem’s Ethernet port (on the back of your modem). This port might be labeled differen

4GETTING STARTED5. After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card tha

5GETTING STARTED6. A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once finished, a “Su

6GETTING STARTEDAdvanced Tools & SettingsAfter the initial setup is complete, you have the option to change settings like your network name, secur

7GETTING STARTEDThe Belkin Router ManagerRouter SettingsUser ManualNetwork problem detected…Check for UpdatesOptionsExitThe Belkin Router Manager appe