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- Page 1 WIRELESS ROUTER N150 User Manual F9K1001V4 8820-00773 Rev. B01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Getting Started
Raising the Router above Network information card (attached to router) floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal. Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Quick Setup Guide... - Page 4 N150/300/450 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Steps 1 & 2 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 (already attached).
- Page 5 N150/300/450 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Steps 3 & 4 3 . Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. 4 . Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.
- Page 6 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Run the Installer software Insert the included CD into your computer. Find the setup program and open it. It should run automatically; if not, find Setup 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.
- Page 7 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 1 . Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.
- Page 8 2 . After a brief 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.
- Page 9 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.
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Page 10: 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 11: The Belkin Router Manager
To access the Router settings, click on the icon and select from the menu that appears. Video Mover The status of your Router is shown by the Belkin Router Manager Check for Updates icon, which closely mimics the light on the front of the Router. -
Page 12: 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 13: Manual Setup
Connect to Your Router (security key) provided on the card. Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. 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. - Page 14 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Using the WPs button 1 . 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,”...
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Page 15: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
GeTTInG sTaRTeD http://router/ Internet Status: Connected Manually set Up Your Internet Connection The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper right corner of the router homepage. Use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage should appear. If after a few moments it says “Connected,”... - Page 16 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Not Connected DHCP Client List Static Route Internet WAN Connection Type MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left. If a password screen appears, press “Submit.”...
- Page 17 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. A service name is generally not required. Hit Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let’s try dynamic “Apply Changes.” The Router will restart. first. Select “Dynamic” from the menu that appears and press “Next.”...
- Page 18 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Connected If after a few minutes your Internet Status says PPPoe Connection “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. 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 .
- Page 19 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Internet Status: Connected Enter the username and password supplied by your If after a few minutes your Internet Status says Internet provider and click “Apply Changes.” Ignore “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. the other fields. The Router will restart. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process .
- Page 20 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Connecting additional Devices Android (phones and tablets) 1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network. (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks. 1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 3.
- Page 21 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Windows ® Your computer provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1. Right-click on the icon that looks like signal strength bars. 2. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked, enter your network password (network key).
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Page 22: Getting To Know Your Router
GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR front Panel 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 >... -
Page 23: Back Panel
GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR back Panel a) Modem (Wan) Connector C) Reset button D) Power Connector Connect your modem to this This button is used to restart Connect the included power port using an Ethernet cable. your Router in rare cases when it supply to this jack. -
Page 24: Technical Details
IP address sharing To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per belkin Router Monitor computer in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to The Belkin Router Monitor application helps you to monitor share a single IP address across your network. -
Page 25: System Requirements
TeCHnICal DeTaIls system Requirements setup software A computer running Windows XP SP3 or higher, ® Windows Vista , or Windows 7; or Mac OS X v10.5 or above. ® ® Router Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection 600MB of free hard-drive space for installation At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter... -
Page 26: 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 27 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 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” at the bottom of the screen. 4 .
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 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 31 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 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. 8 . Click the “Browse” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously.
- Page 32 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 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.
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Page 33: Resetting The Router
UsInG YOUR ROUTeR Resetting the Router Restoring Your Router to factory Defaults Reset button – Red Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router flash. -
Page 34: 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 or you wish to remove all previously configured settings. setup steps 1 . - Page 35 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 36 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.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty
TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Troubleshooting belkin setup cannot find my Router . If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Router during the installation process, please check the following items. The setup CD does not automatically start . - Page 38 I cannot browse the Web . The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber . If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1 .
- Page 39 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY belkin setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly . Web . The light on the front of my Router is solid amber . If the light on the front of the Router is solid blue, then your 1 .
- Page 40 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my My wireless network per formance is slow, inconsistent, network name is not listed in available networks . suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a VPn connection .
- Page 41 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit I’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless (computers, game consoles, etc .) are now unable to connect . cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
- Page 42 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Does the Router support Wireless 5 . Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless Protected access (WPa) security? connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Windows XP and some older network hardware may note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.
- Page 43 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY I am having difficulty setting up Wired equivalent 5 . Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless Privacy (WeP) security on my Router . activity is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. 1 .
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Page 44: 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 45: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
What is not covered by this warranty? 2-Year Product 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 What this warranty covers . - Page 46 How to get service . Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection To get service for your Belkin product you shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines,...
- Page 47 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,...
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Page 48: Regulatory Information
COMPaTIbIlITY against harmful interference in a residential installation. We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency f9K1001 V4, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 49 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class 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.
- Page 50 © 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 and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks...