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    WIRELESS N+ ROUTER N450 User Manual F9K1003 8820-00775 Rev. A00
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    18 Updating the Router's Firmware via the Web Interface 19 Resetting the Router 23 Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults 23 Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface . . . 24 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 27 Troubleshooting 27 Technical Support 34 Belkin
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    What's in the Box N450 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
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    Getting Started How to Set It Up 1 2 modem 2 3
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    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. Setup 4. Click the Setup icon on the CD
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    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. 4
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    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
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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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    Started The Belkin Router Manager belkin.310 Router Settings User Manual Check for Updates Options Exit 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
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    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" in your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as "http
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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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    you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can manually add these items to your network. 1. Locate the wireless-network-connections option on your computer or wireless device. 2. Select your Belkin Router from the list of available networks
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    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
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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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    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 Your Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share
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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 green 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. 20
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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 below 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. 22
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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. 25
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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. 26
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    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
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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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    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
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    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
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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, F9K1003 v1, energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    Information Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 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)
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    © 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
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User Manual
F9K1003
8820-00775 Rev. A00
WIRELESS N+ ROUTER
N
450