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Wireless N ROUTER
N300
USER MANUAL
8820-01320 Rev. A00
F9K1002V5

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Enabling Auto Update on Your Router Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface Resetting the Router Restoring your Router to Factory Default Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Technical Support Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Statement...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    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)  Quick Setup Guide 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  Connect Your N300 Router Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. Some modems have a battery backup;...
  • Page 3 Connect to Your Router The default network ID and password information for your router can be found on the product label on the bottom of the router <please use image 1 from step 2 of the new welcome card p# 8820-01278 Rev A00>...
  • Page 4 When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided on the card. When your device has connected to the Router, use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage will appear. If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the router homepage.
  • Page 5 username and password if your connection requires one. Follow the on-screen instructions provided. Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a firmware update available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update. If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed.
  • Page 6 At the next screen you will be invited to change your network name and password. Re-using your previous network name (SSID) and password makes connecting your existing devices to the new router much easier. If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and click “Save and Continue.”...
  • Page 7 Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
  • Page 8 Simply complete each of the required fields and click “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed.
  • Page 9 Router. This screen shows you optional software that is available for your Router, such as the Belkin Wi-Fi app used to access your router’s homepage quickly. If you wish to download and install this software program, simply click on the button appropriate for your...
  • Page 10 When finished installing optional software, click “Thanks, take me to the dashboard.” Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is set up and ready to use.

  • Page 11: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    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 and hold for two seconds. 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 solid 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. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/. The Router’s Welcome page should appear. Click the “Set it up manually”...
  • Page 12 <Image of SelectConnection screen> If the selected connection type requires additional information (such as an ISP username and password), the system will ask you for it. At the next screen you will be invited to change your network name and password. Reusing your previous network name (SSID) and password makes connecting your existing devices to the new router much easier.
  • Page 13 If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and click “Save and Continue.” (Note: The password must be at least 8 characters long.) If you changed your network name and password, make note of it on the service card located on the foot of the Router. You will then have to connect to the new network.
  • Page 14 Click “Great, what’s next?” Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
  • Page 15 “Register Later” to proceed. At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with your Router. This screen shows you optional software that is available for your Router, such as the Belkin Wi-Fi App to allow you to access the...
  • Page 16 router’s homepage with ease. If you wish to download and install any of these software programs, simply click on the button appropriate for your device. When finished installing optional software, click “Thanks, take me to the dashboard.” Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is now set up and ready to use.
  • Page 17 Manually Configuring Your Router’s Internet from the Dashboard To set up your ISP connection manually, select “ISP Connection Type” from the list under the header “WAN Settings.” Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
  • Page 18 A host name is generally not required. Hit “Save.” The Router will restart.
  • Page 19 If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Online,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process. If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next. PPPoE Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
  • Page 20 Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and click “Save.” Ignore the other fields unless required by your ISP. The Router will restart.
  • Page 21 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. Connect Your Wireless Devices iOS <Add iOS icon from welcome card> (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 1.
  • Page 22 3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked to do so, enter your network password Windows® 7 <add win7 icon from welcome card> Your computer provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1.

  • Page 23: Additional Capabilities

    Additional Capabilities Optional Software Belkin Wi‐Fi App  For easy access to your Router’s dashboard, download the Belkin Wi‐Fi app  from Google play or the App Store.  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. They will need to enter the guest password into this page to continue. Website Filters. Powered by Norton Web filters provide a first layer of whole-home Internet protection to guard you from unsafe and inappropriate websites on any device on your network.
  • Page 24 There are four different filtering options: 1. Block malicious, adult, and other non-family-friendly sites 2. Block malicious and adult sites 3. Block malicious sites 4. No filters If you think a site should be added to the filtering list, submit a request at safeweb.norton.com.

  • Page 25: Getting To Know Your Router

    Getting to Know Your Router A) Wired (LAN) Connectors  Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables.
  • Page 26 B) Modem (WAN) Connector  Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.  C) Power Connector  Connect the included power supply to this jack.   D) Reset Button  This button is used to restart your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly. Resetting the Router will preserve your settings. This button may also be used to restore the factory default settings. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information.   E) Wi‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light  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.     F) Wi‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 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‐...

  • Page 27: Technical Details

    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 28: Using Your Router

    Or a smart device running iOS or Android operating systems Using Your Router Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router will automatically check for a newer version of firmware every time you log into the dashboard and alert you with a message at the top of the screen if there is an update available.
  • Page 29 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 31: Resetting The Router

    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. Click the “Update” button. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”.
  • Page 32 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: Open a web browser on the computer. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router”...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    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. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.  If the light on the front of the Router is solid blue, then your Router is connected to the Internet. You may not be connected to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Connect Your Wireless Devices” on page 20 of this manual for instructions.
  • Page 34 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. 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.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 Click “Save” to finish. Your wireless connection is now 5)  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 network, try 128‐bit or 64‐bit WEP, or seek software updates from their manufacturers. I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my  Router.  Log in to your Router. Visit “http://router/” or 1)  “http://192.168.2.1” with your web browser. Click “Security” under the WiFi heading. You should now be on the Security page. Under Security Mode, select the “128‐bit WEP” option. 2)  You may type in a WEP key manually, or generate one from a 3)  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 “Save” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted. 4)  Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key.

  • Page 37: Technical Support

    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.
  • Page 38 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 39: Regulatory Information

    DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
  • Page 40 Selection of other channels is not possible. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 41 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 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 42 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. This radio transmitter (IC: / Model: F9K1002V5) has been approved by 3623A-F9K1002V5 Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
  • Page 43 *Back cover <NEW BELKIN FONTS> © 2012 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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