Belkin SURF N150 User manual

User Manual
F9K1001V5 8820-01312 Rev. A00
WIRELESS ROUTER
N150

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ........................................... 1
What’s in the Box ............................................. 1
Initial Setup.................................................. 1
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ...................... 10
Additional Capabilities ...................................22
Getting to Know Your Router .............................. 23
Technical Details ........................................ 25
Technical Features .......................................... 25
System Requirements........................................ 26
Using Your Router ....................................... 27
Enabling Auto Update on Your Router .......................... 27
Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface ............ 28
Resetting the Router ......................................... 31
Restoring the Router to Factory Default ........................ 31
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty ...................34
Troubleshooting .............................................34
Technical Support ...........................................38
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty.........39
Regulatory Information ................................... 42
FCC Statement.............................................. 42

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What’s in the Box
N150 Wireless Router
Ethernet cable (attached to router)
Power supply (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.
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How to Set It Up
Connect Your N150 Router
Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. Some
modems have a battery backup; this will need to be disconnected at
this time as well.
Connect your Router to your modem using the cable
(already attached).
Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. If your modem
has a battery backup, it can be reconnected at this time; you may
need to hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.

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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.
Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to the
wireless network shown on the router product label.
For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please
see the “Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 20.
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.
Network Name (SSID)
Password

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If the page does not load, then try visiting
http://192.168.2.1 to see the router homepage.
Click the “Detect my connection” button in green. (If
you would rather set up the Router manually, click the
“set it up manually” link and proceed to page 10.)
After several moments, your Router should automatically detect
your Internet connection and restart. This can take anywhere from
30 seconds to 3 minutes depending on your connection type.
If your Router is unable to establish an Internet connection
on its own, you may be asked to restart your modem or
provide a username and password if your connection requires
one. Follow the on-screen instructions provided.

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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.

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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.” (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.

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Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will
help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
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.

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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 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 device.

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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.
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.

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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” link. Please select the type
of connection your ISP provides. Refer to page 16 for a
description of the connection types.
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.

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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. Please refer to page 20 to do this.
Click “Great, what’s next?”

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Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will
help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
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.
At the next screen you can download optional
software that was bundled with your Router.

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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 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.”

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Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard.
Your Router is now set up and ready to use.
The status of your Internet connection is shown in
the upper left corner of the Router’s homepage.
If it does not say “Online,” troubleshooting
information will be displayed.

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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.”

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Dynamic Connection
Cable and fiber 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.”

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A host name is generally not required.
Hit “Save.” The Router will restart.
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.

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PPPoE Connection
Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.”