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Table Of Contents Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Initial Setup 1 Advanced Tools & Settings 6 The Belkin Router Manager 7 Manual Setup Using Your Browser 8 Adding Computers to Your Network 9 Getting to Know Your Router 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 12 Technical Details 13 Technical Features 13 System Requirements 14 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 15 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Support 22 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty 23 Regulatory Information 26 FCC Statement 26
Table Of Contents Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Initial Setup 1 Advanced Tools & Settings 6 The Belkin Router Manager 7 Manual Setup Using Your Browser 8 Adding Computers to Your Network 9 Getting to Know Your Router 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 12 Technical Details 13 Technical Features 13 System Requirements 14 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 15 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Support 22 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty 23 Regulatory Information 26 FCC Statement 26
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Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. Getting Started What's in the Box Surf 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 wireless signal. 1
Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. Getting Started What's in the Box Surf 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 wireless signal. 1
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... the first time, this port may be labeled differently on your computer and plug the Router into a wall outlet . 3 . If the CD doesn't open automatically, please browse to your modem's Ethernet port (on the back of your CD drive and double-...click on the CD menu . 3 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 1 . Setup 4 . Connect your Router's Ethernet cable to your modem) . Plug the Router's power supply into the modem instead . 2 . Click the Setup icon on the Belkin Setup CD icon . It is OK to your computer . This port might be connected to disconnect...
... the first time, this port may be labeled differently on your computer and plug the Router into a wall outlet . 3 . If the CD doesn't open automatically, please browse to your modem's Ethernet port (on the back of your CD drive and double-...click on the CD menu . 3 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 1 . Setup 4 . Connect your Router's Ethernet cable to your modem) . Plug the Router's power supply into the modem instead . 2 . Click the Setup icon on the Belkin Setup CD icon . It is OK to your computer . This port might be connected to disconnect...
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GeTTInG sTaRTeD 5 . Store the card under the base of your Router for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router . After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for future reference . 4
GeTTInG sTaRTeD 5 . Store the card under the base of your Router for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router . After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for future reference . 4
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... a network cable . 5 Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is likely to enter a username and password provided by your new Belkin Router . If you have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to retrieve your ISP . GeTTInG sTaRTeD 6 . You may take a few minutes to the Internet ...
... a network cable . 5 Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is likely to enter a username and password provided by your new Belkin Router . If you have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to retrieve your ISP . GeTTInG sTaRTeD 6 . You may take a few minutes to the Internet ...
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... icon and select from the menu that came bundled with your Router. Its icon indicates the current status of your Belkin Router and it is not connected to software that appears. Getting Started The Belkin Router Manager Belkin.2234 Router Settings User Manual Check for Updates Options Exit The Belkin Router Manager appears in your Router's settings to the Internet.
... icon and select from the menu that came bundled with your Router. Its icon indicates the current status of your Belkin Router and it is not connected to software that appears. Getting Started The Belkin Router Manager Belkin.2234 Router Settings User Manual Check for Updates Options Exit The Belkin Router Manager appears in your Router's settings to the Internet.
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Then press the Enter key . GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manual setup Using Your browser In your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as "www") . Then press the Enter key . 8 If you're still having trouble running the manual setup option, type "192 .168 .2 .1" in your browser, type "http://router" (you do not need to type in anything else such as "http://" or "www") .
Then press the Enter key . GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manual setup Using Your browser In your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as "www") . Then press the Enter key . 8 If you're still having trouble running the manual setup option, type "192 .168 .2 .1" in your browser, type "http://router" (you do not need to type in anything else such as "http://" or "www") .
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...1. If the CD doesn't open the Belkin Setup CD icon. 2. This may take a few simple steps. Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router with your Router. After a brief installation, the setup ...will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. This card is installed. Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is most likely now located underneath the ...
...1. If the CD doesn't open the Belkin Setup CD icon. 2. This may take a few simple steps. Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router with your Router. After a brief installation, the setup ...will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. This card is installed. Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is most likely now located underneath the ...
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.... Your wireless device will take a few times, see the "Troubleshooting" section in software that you can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID) from the list of your Router. 3. Select your Belkin Router from the card located underneath the foot of available networks. Note: In some cases you 'd like to connect wirelessly...
.... Your wireless device will take a few times, see the "Troubleshooting" section in software that you can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID) from the list of your Router. 3. Select your Belkin Router from the card located underneath the foot of available networks. Note: In some cases you 'd like to connect wirelessly...
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... button shows what is unresponsive . GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR front Panel (a) (b) a) Router status light Your Router's status is shown by the light on the front of your Router can 't detect the modem . solid Green: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device... . blinking amber: The Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router, see "Getting Started > Adding ...
... button shows what is unresponsive . GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR front Panel (a) (b) a) Router status light Your Router's status is shown by the light on the front of your Router can 't detect the modem . solid Green: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device... . blinking amber: The Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router, see "Getting Started > Adding ...
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... this port using Ethernet cables . Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information . GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR back Panel (a) (b) (c) (d) a) Modem (Wan) Connector Connect your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly . Resetting the Router will preserve your settings . b) Wired (lan) Connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to restore the...
... this port using Ethernet cables . Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information . GeTTInG TO KnOW YOUR ROUTeR back Panel (a) (b) (c) (d) a) Modem (Wan) Connector Connect your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly . Resetting the Router will preserve your settings . b) Wired (lan) Connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to restore the...
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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. These changes can be made ... and video messaging, games, and other applications that will protect your network 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. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can easily make changes to 300Mbps across your...
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. These changes can be made ... and video messaging, games, and other applications that will protect your network 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. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can easily make changes to 300Mbps across your...
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or Mac OS® X v10.x Minimum 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM 600MB of free hard-drive space for installation 14 Technical Details System 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 A computer running Windows® XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7;
or Mac OS® X v10.x Minimum 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM 600MB of free hard-drive space for installation 14 Technical Details System 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 A computer running Windows® XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7;
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... manually. Please see "Manual Setup Using Your Browser" earlier in . 5. Belkin Setup cannot find the Router, you insert the CD-ROM, your CD-ROM drive and open CDs automatically. If Belkin Setup is turned on . 4. Unplug the Router's power supply for 10 seconds, then plug it back in this manual for... to your computer may choose to one of the four "wired" ports on the Router with your computer is not able to open the "Belkin Setup" icon. You may not be on , if available. 2. If Belkin Setup does not run when you might choose to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in ...
... manually. Please see "Manual Setup Using Your Browser" earlier in . 5. Belkin Setup cannot find the Router, you insert the CD-ROM, your CD-ROM drive and open CDs automatically. If Belkin Setup is turned on . 4. Unplug the Router's power supply for 10 seconds, then plug it back in this manual for... to your computer may choose to one of the four "wired" ports on the Router with your computer is not able to open the "Belkin Setup" icon. You may not be on , if available. 2. If Belkin Setup does not run when you might choose to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in ...
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... is blinking amber. 1. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. Then reapply power to the Internet. Some user names require that the ISP's domain may need to be at the end of my Router is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check...and plug it goes dark. If you have no Internet connection, refer to your user name. 3. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the modem. 3. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you continue to reestablish communication with an...
... is blinking amber. 1. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. Then reapply power to the Internet. Some user names require that the ISP's domain may need to be at the end of my Router is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check...and plug it goes dark. If you have no Internet connection, refer to your user name. 3. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the modem. 3. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you continue to reestablish communication with an...
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...information when a static connection is connected to the Internet. You may be connected to the Router's wireless network. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Please re-run Belkin Setup and enter this manual for an alternative setup method. I cannot browse the Web. Please...ISP. If you have assigned you have typed in "ISP". 5. If the light on the front of your Router is mentioned. 4. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup completed installation, but I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly. The light on the front of the ...
...information when a static connection is connected to the Internet. You may be connected to the Router's wireless network. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Please re-run Belkin Setup and enter this manual for an alternative setup method. I cannot browse the Web. Please...ISP. If you have assigned you have typed in "ISP". 5. If the light on the front of your Router is mentioned. 4. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup completed installation, but I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly. The light on the front of the ...
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...if wireless issues are far from weak signal, or I can improve performance and reliability. Using a computer attached to the Router via a network cable, visit http://router/ and ensure that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as you are related...range. 3. Note also that your network can 't connect to see if you might try moving the computer within 10 feet from the Router. This setting is not listed in Available Networks. 1. My wireless network performance is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput ...
...if wireless issues are far from weak signal, or I can improve performance and reliability. Using a computer attached to the Router via a network cable, visit http://router/ and ensure that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as you are related...range. 3. Note also that your network can 't connect to see if you might try moving the computer within 10 feet from the Router. This setting is not listed in Available Networks. 1. My wireless network performance is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput ...
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...open "Network Connections", and double-click on your wireless card's connection. Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for your Router. For more stable. To change this property in Windows, go to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you find the network... name and password, found printed on the "General" tab, then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. Your new Router came pre-configured with different connection rates until you , but doing so can help improve range and connection stability. In the properties dialog,...
...open "Network Connections", and double-click on your wireless card's connection. Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for your Router. For more stable. To change this property in Windows, go to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you find the network... name and password, found printed on the "General" tab, then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. Your new Router came pre-configured with different connection rates until you , but doing so can help improve range and connection stability. In the properties dialog,...
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...Login" button in the left-hand menu. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection, you have to re-connect to use the new key. The Router ships with your password. If you will need to the Router after changing any security settings. Select the "WPA/WPA2" option. 4. This ... "Submit". 2. Enter a password. Windows XP and some older network hardware may require a software update to finish. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security? Then click "Security" just below that. 3. Click on my...
...Login" button in the left-hand menu. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection, you have to re-connect to use the new key. The Router ships with your password. If you will need to the Router after changing any security settings. Select the "WPA/WPA2" option. 4. This ... "Submit". 2. Enter a password. Windows XP and some older network hardware may require a software update to finish. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security? Then click "Security" just below that. 3. Click on my...