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11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警
語-ok
WIRELESS N ROUTER
N300
USER MANUAL
8820-00774
F9K1002
Ok mk 1/12/11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
What's in the Box
Initial Setup
Advanced Tools & Settings
The Belkin Router Manager
Manual Setup Using Your Browser
Adding Computers to Your Network
Getting to Know Your Router
Front Panel
Back Panel
Technical Details
Technical Features
System Requirements
Using Your Router
Enabling Auto Update on Your Router
Updating Your Router via Your System Tray
Updating the Router's Firmware via the Web Interface
Resetting the Router
Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults
Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
Regulatory Information
FCC Statement

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  • Page 1 Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface Resetting the Router Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Technical Support Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Statement...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Getting Started What’s in the Box N300 Wireless N Router   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. Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal. How to Set It Up  [R N150 N300 N450 setup.ai] 1) Connect your Router’s Ethernet cable to your modem’s Ethernet port (on the back of your modem). This port might be labeled differently on your particular modem. If you are adding a Router for the first time, this port may be connected to your computer by an Ethernet cable. It is OK to disconnect your computer and plug the Router into the modem instead. 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. [SCREENSHOT OF SETUP MENU setup menu.png] 4) Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.
  • Page 3 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok [SCREENSHOT OF NETWORK INFO CARD SCREEN setup netinfo card.png] 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. [SCREENSHOT OF SUCCESS setup success.png] 6) A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. 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. 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 adapter, or the setup software is unable to control it, you may be asked to connect your computer to the Router with a network cable. Advanced Tools & Settings [SCREENSHOT OF ADVANCED MENU setup advanced2.png]  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 & Security Personalize your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security.
  • Page 4 [N300/ SCREENSHOT OF TRAY APP MENU (TBD)]  The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar  (Mac). Its icon indicates the current status of your Router and also allows you to  access your Router’s settings to make changes. It also provides quick access to  software that came bundled with your Router.  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.  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.
  • Page 5 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Manual Setup Using Your Browser [ZOOMED SCREENSHOT OF ADDRESS BAR address bar.png]  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” in your browser (you do not need  to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the Enter key.  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.  Using the CD  1) Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD doesn’t open automatically, browse to your CD drive and open the Belkin Setup CD icon. 2) Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. 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 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. Manually ...
  • Page 6 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok 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. 3) Enter your network password (located on your network information card). Your wireless device will take a few moments to connect to your network. If the connection is not made the first time, try this process again. If you still have difficulty connecting to your network after trying this process a few times, see the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual for help with connecting to your network. Note: In some cases you may be prompted to select the security type. It is printed on the card for your convenience. 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,” “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 this process for each WPS‐enabled device you’d like to add to your network.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Router

    11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel [DIAGRAM front.ai]  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. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive. 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 are using WPS to establish a connection. Off: Idle Blinking Blue: The Router is listening for a WPS‐enabled computer or other device. Solid Blue: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device. Amber: A connection was not created.
  • Page 8 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 firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses.

  • Page 9: Using Your Router

    These changes can be made from any computer on your network. Belkin Router Monitor The Belkin Router Monitor application helps you to monitor your ’ Router s status and change network settings. Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch...
  • Page 10 Router. This can be done easily via your computer’s system tray or menu bar. Setup steps: Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Select “Check for Updates” or “Update Available” from the menu.
  • Page 11 Setup steps: 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.) Save the file to a location on your computer where you can get to it easily, such as your desktop.
  • Page 12 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom of the left-hand menu. 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 13 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Click the “Update” button. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 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.
  • Page 14 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok 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.
  • Page 15 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok 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.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    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” icon. Alternatively, you may visit http://router/ and perform the setup manually. Please see “Manual Setup Using Your Browser” earlier in this manual for more information. 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. 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, then plug it back in. 5) There may be firewall software on your computer preventing an outgoing connection. You may choose to temporarily disable this software before attempting setup. If Belkin Setup still cannot find the Router, you might choose to do a manual setup. Refer to “Manually Configuring Network Settings” in this manual for details. 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 17 If you have a static connection, your ISP will have assigned you an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please re-run Belkin Setup and enter this information when a static connection is mentioned.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok 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. Depending on local wireless traffic and Changing the wireless channel—...
  • Page 20 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok 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.  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”. Click “Wireless” in the left‐hand menu. Then click “Security”...
  • Page 21 You will be asked to enter your password. If you have never set a password, leave the “Password” field blank and click “Submit”. Click “Wireless” in the left‐hand menu. Then click “Security” just below that. Select the “128‐bit WEP” option. You 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. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity 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 64‐bit WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot connect to your network, try 64‐bit WEP. Technical Support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support...
  • Page 22 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 23 Copy of original receipt. 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.
  • Page 24 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1002 v1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
  • Page 25 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

  • Page 26: Fcc Statement

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. *Back cover © 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 or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 27 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok This device 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 28 11481227250_8820-00774_F9K1002_N300_Wirless_N_Router_v3_02_15_11_加上警 語-ok IC Statement: 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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á...

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