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.

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The Belkin Router Manager
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 make changes. It also provides quick
access to software that came bundled with your Router.
To access the Router settings, click on the icon
and select from the menu that appears.
The status of your Router is shown by the Belkin Router Manager
icon, which closely mimics the light on the front of the Router.
Blue: You are connected 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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Adding Computers to Your Network
Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming
systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps.
Using the CD
1. Put the Setup CD into your computer. If the CD
doesn’t open automatically, 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
underneath the foot of your Router in the provided card slot.
4. 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.
Note: The setup software runs only on
Windows and Mac OS X systems.

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Manual Setup
If you know what sort of Internet 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.
When requested, please enter the password
(security key) provided on the card.
Take a moment to look at the light on the front of
the Router. If it is solid blue, your Router was able
to connect to the Internet automatically.
Can’t find the card? The default network name and
password are also printed on the foot of the Router.
Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to
the wireless network shown on the network ID card.
If not, please proceed to “Manually Set Up
Your Internet Connection” on page 13.

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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.
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 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.

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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 the router homepage.
If after a few moments it says “Connected,”
you’re done! You can surf the Internet.
http://router/
Internet Status: Connected

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If not, select “Connection Type” from the menu on the left. If a password screen appears, press “Submit.”
Internet Status: Not Connected
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DHCP Client List
Static Route
Internet WAN
Connection Type
DNS
MAC Address
Wireless
Channel and SSID

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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.”
A service name is generally not required. Hit
“Apply Changes.” The Router will restart.

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If after a few minutes your Internet Status says
“Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet.
PPPoE Connection
Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.”
If these steps do not work, try restarting your
modem and repeating the process.
If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.
Internet Status: Connected

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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 steps do not work, try restarting your
modem and repeating the process.
Internet Status: Connected

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Android
(phones and tablets)
1. Open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network.
2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks.
3. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked
to do so, enter your network password.
Connecting Additional Devices
iOS
(iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)
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 wireless waves.
2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears
there. If asked to do so, enter the network password.