Belkin F9K1002 Manual

Belkin F9K1002 Manual

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    Wi-Fi® N ROUTER N300 User Manual F9K1002V4 8820-00774 Rev. C01
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    26 Updating the Router's Firmware via the Web Interface 27 Resetting the Router 31 Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults 31 Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface . . 32 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 35 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Support 42 Belkin
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    Getting Started What's in the Box N300 Wi-Fi N Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Quick Setup Guide Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results, place the
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    Getting Started How to Set It Up Connect Your N300 Router 1. Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. 2. Connect your Router to your modem using the cable (already attached). N150/300/450 Steps 1 & 2 1 2 2
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    Getting Started 3. Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. 4. Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply. N150/300/450 Steps 3 & 4 3 4 3
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    . Find the setup program and open it. It should run automatically; if not, find 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. If you have DSL, you may need a username and password from your
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    Getting Started 1. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. 5
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    Getting Started 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. 6
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    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
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    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. Internet Service Provider & Login Settings - Have you moved or changed
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    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. Router Settings User Manual Network problem detected... Networked USB Devices Backup your les and folders Video Mover Check for Updates Options Exit
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    , 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
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    service you have, you might try a manual setup. For this you will need a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer. Connect to Your Router Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. able baker belkin.### zebranet When requested, please enter the password (security
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    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
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    Getting Started http://router/ Internet Status: Connected Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage should appear. You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/. The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper right corner of
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    Getting Started g DHCP Client List Static Route Internet Status: Not Connected Internet WAN Connection Type DNS MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID If not, select "Connection Type" from the menu on the left. If a password screen appears, press "Submit." 14
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    customers generally require a dynamic connection. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let's try dynamic first. Select "Dynamic" from the menu that appears and press "Next." A service name is generally not required. Hit "Apply Changes." The Router will restart. 15
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    Getting Started Internet Status: Connected 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. If not, we'll try a PPPoE connection next. PPPoE Connection Some DSL
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    Getting Started Internet Status: Connected Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and click "Apply Changes." Ignore the other fields. The Router will restart. If after a few minutes your Internet Status says "Connected," you're done! You can surf the Internet. If these
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    1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears there. If asked to do so, enter the network password. Mac OS® X Your Mac® provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the menu bar. 1. Click on the icon showing
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    -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). Windows Vista® and Windows XP Your device provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1. Right-click on
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    . 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
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    these ports using Ethernet cables. C) 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
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    .11n Wireless Access Point Utilizing MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smartantenna technology, your Router can reach data transfer speeds of up to 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
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    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
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    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
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    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" at the bottom of the
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    ) or Menu Bar (Mac) Once you have completed the setup process, you will need to update the new software for your Router. This can be done easily via your computer's system tray or menu bar. Setup steps: 1. Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system tray
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    following steps show you how to update your Router's firmware using its web interface. You do not need to be connected to the 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
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    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". 7. Click on "Firmware Update" toward the bottom of the left-hand menu. 28
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    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 above is depicted as an example. Your file name will vary depending on your model and version. 9. Select the firmware file by left-
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    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. Click "OK" once more. Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully. 30
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    forgotten your custom password. Resetting the Router Push and release the "Reset" button. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The "Router" light will begin to blink. When the "Router" light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Press and
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    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. Open a web browser on the computer. 2. In the address bar
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    using your router 
 4. Click on "Restore Factory Defaults" in the lefthand column under the "Utilities" heading. 5. Click on the "Restore Defaults" button. 33
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    "Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?" Click "OK". 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. 34
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    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
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    , 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. 2. If your ISP requires a user name and password
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    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
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    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
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    the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card's user manual. I've installed this new Router and some of my network clients (computers, game consoles, etc.) are now unable to connect. Your new Router came pre-configured with a network name and password, found printed on an attached card
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    , 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. Log in to
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    . If you have never set a password, leave the "Password" field blank and click "Submit". 2. Click "Wireless" in the left-hand menu. Then click "Security" just below that. 3. Select the "128-bit WEP" option. 4. You may type in a WEP key manually, or generate one from a passphrase. Type a phrase in
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    Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. ("Belkin") warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or
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    receipt. 2. 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
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    Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty How state law relates to the warranty. THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
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    , Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1002 V4, by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient
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    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
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    © 2012 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
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User Manual
F9K1002V4
8820-00774 Rev. C01
Wi-Fi
®
N ROUTER
N
300