Belkin SURF N150 User manual

User Manual
F9K1001V4 8820-00773 Rev. B01
WIRELESS ROUTER
N150

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ........................................... 1
What’s in the Box ............................................. 1
Initial Setup.................................................. 1
Advanced Tools & Settings..................................... 8
The Belkin Router Manager .................................... 9
Adding Computers to Your Network ............................ 10
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection ...................... 13
Getting to Know Your Router ..............................20
Front Panel .................................................20
Back Panel ................................................. 21
Technical Details ........................................ 22
Technical Features ..........................................22
System Requirements........................................ 23
Using Your Router ....................................... 24
Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router..................... 24
Updating Your Router via Your System Tray
(Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac) .................................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 International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty.........43
Regulatory Information ................................... 46
FCC Statement..............................................46

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GETTING STARTED
What’s in the Box
N150 Wireless 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 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
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
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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
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Run the Installer Software
Insert the included CD into your computer. 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 Internet provider.
Setup

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1. Click the Setup icon on the CD menu.

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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.

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3. A progress screen will appear while additional software is
installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once
finished, a “Success” message will 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 when you
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 control it, you may be asked to
connect your computer to the Router with a network cable.

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Advanced Tools & Settings
After the initial setup is complete, you have the option to
change settings like your network name, security type, and
password. To make these changes and others, click 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 Internet Service Providers?
If you’d like to change these settings without running
through the setup process again, this is the place.