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Belkin F9K1003 User Manual

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WIRELESS N+ ROUTER
N450
User Manual
F9K1003 8820-00775 Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS N+ ROUTER N450 User Manual F9K1003 8820-00775 Rev. A00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Belkin Router Manager ........

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) 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 open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers.
  • Page 4 GeTTInG sTaRTeD How to set It Up modem...
  • Page 5 2 . Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet. 3 . Put the CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t open automatically, please browse to your CD drive and double-click on the Belkin Setup CD icon. Setup 4 . Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.
  • Page 6 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 5 . After 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 Router for future reference.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Advanced Tools & Settings

    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: network name &...

  • Page 9: The Belkin Router Manager

    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 mimics the light on the front of the Router.

  • Page 10: Manual Setup Using Your Browser

    GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manual setup Using Your browser In 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 still having trouble running the manual setup option, type “192.168.2.1”...

  • Page 11: Adding Computers To Your Network

    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. note: The setup software runs only on Windows and Mac OS X systems.
  • Page 12 1 . Locate the wireless-network-connections option on your computer or wireless device. 2 . Select your Belkin Router from the list of available networks. You can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID) from the card located underneath the foot of your Router.

  • Page 13: Additional Capabilities

    GeTTInG sTaRTeD additional Capabilities Guest access You can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. 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 password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Router

    GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR front Panel a) Router status light Your Router’s status is shown by the light on the front. Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source. blinking blue: The Router is starting up. solid blue: The Router is connected to the Internet. blinking amber: The Router can’t detect the modem.

  • Page 15: Back Panel

    GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR back Panel a) Modem (Wan) Connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. b) Wired (lan) Connectors Connect computers and other wired 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.

  • Page 16: Technical Details

    300Mbps 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.

  • Page 17: System Requirements

    TeCHnICal DeTaIls 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 setup software A computer running Windows...

  • Page 18: Using Your Router

    UsInG YOUR ROUTeR enabling auto Update on Your belkin 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 disabled. If you want to enable it, select “Enable”...
  • Page 19 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 4 . Click on “System Settings” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading. 5 . Toward the lower-half side of the screen you will find “Auto Update Firmware Enabling”. 6 . Select “Enable” by clicking the radio button and then click “Apply Changes”...

  • Page 20: Updating Your Router Via Your System Tray (Windows) Or Menu Bar (Mac)

    1 . Click on the green 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.

  • Page 21: Updating The Router's Firmware Via The Web Interface

    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 .
  • Page 22 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 4 . 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 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”.
  • Page 23 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 8 . 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.
  • Page 24 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 10 . Click the “Update” button. 11 . A prompt asking, “Are you sure 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.

  • Page 25: Resetting The Router

    UsInG YOUR ROUTeR Resetting the Router Reset button – Red The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset”...

  • Page 26: Restoring The Router To Default Settings Using The Web Interface

    UsInG YOUR ROUTeR Restoring the Router to Default settings Using the Web Interface symptoms You need to restore the factory defaults using the web interface. This may be because the Router is not performing as expected 3 . Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The or you wish to remove all previously configured settings.
  • Page 27 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 
 4 . Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left- 5. Click on the “Restore Defaults” button. hand column under the “Utilities” heading.
  • Page 28 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 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. 6 . A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    Troubleshooting The setup CD does not automatically start . If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD-ROM, your computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically. If Belkin Setup does not appear within 15 seconds, browse to your CD-ROM drive and open the “Belkin Setup”...
  • Page 30 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY belkin setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet . If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1 . Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup.
  • Page 31 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY belkin setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web . The light on the front of my Router is solid amber . 1 . Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2 . If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly.
  • Page 32 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY 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 blue. 2 . If you are far from the Router, you might try moving closer to see if you might have been out of range.
  • Page 33 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY 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 property in Windows, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections”, and double-click on your wireless card’s connection.
  • Page 34 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY 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 .
  • Page 35 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY I am having difficulty setting up Wired equivalent Privacy (WeP) security on my Router . 1 . Log in to your Router. Visit http://router/ Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Technical support http://www.belkin.com/support 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...

  • Page 37: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

    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.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39 Some states do not allow 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,...

  • Page 40: Regulatory Information

    We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, f9K1003 v1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 41: Ce Statement

    Directive 1999/5/EC, (EMC) Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, and the (LVD) Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC. A copy of the European union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity” may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc. Information Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/ EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 42 © 2011 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are either registered...

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