Belkin N450DB - Manuals

3 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Connect to Your Router Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. 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 t...

5 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.

7 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.

8 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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 s...

9 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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 ...

10 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Manually set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also tr y 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 fo...

11 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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 ser vice card located on the foot of the Router. You will...

15 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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.”

16 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let’s tr y dynamic first. Select “Dynamic” from the menu that appears and press “Next.”

17 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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, tr y restarting your modem and repeating the process. If not, we’ll tr y a PPP...

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

20 GeTTInG sTaRTeD 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. Connect Your Wireless Devices...

21 GeTTInG sTaRTeD Windows ® 7 Your computer provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1. lef t-click on the icon that looks like signal strength bars. 2. select your wireless network from the list. if asked, enter your network password (network key). Windows V...

22 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes Optional software belkin Wifi app for easy access to your Router’s dashboard, download the belkin Wi-fi app from Google play or the app store .

23 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes Guest access You can allow guests to use your Internet connection 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 wi...

25 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes Intellistream Qos Intellistream prioritizes video and gaming traffic for a better online entertainment experience. There are two ways to enable Intellistream: Run a speed Test: In order for Intellistream to provide you the best media experience, your Router needs to know w...

26 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes If your Internet speed is greater than 70Mbps when downloading, Intellistream QoS will only improve your uploading experience. Refresh – This will retest your Internet speed. When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes.

27 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Intellistream is now enabled. Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, contact your ISP.

28 aDDITIOnal CaPabIlITIes IPv6 Configuration A new version of Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 128-bit address to implement additional features that are not present in current IP addresses. Contact your ISP to inquire about their support for IPv6. Pass-Through Devices connected to your Router can talk...

31 TeCHnICal DeTaIls Technical features Integrated 802 .11n Wireless access Point Utilizing Dual-Band Network technology, your Router creates two separate networks (one at 2.4GHz band and the other at 5GHz band), allowing increased bandwidth to all your connected wireless devices and computers. naT ...

32 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 b...

34 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 34 Updating the Router’s firmware via the Web Interface The 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 downl...

35 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 35 6 . Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom. 7 . Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. note: The firmware version in the image above is depicted as an example. Your file name will var y depending on yo...

36 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 36 9 . Click the “Update” button. 10 . A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 11 . 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 ...

37 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR Resetting the Router Reset button – Red The “Reset ” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factor y default setting...

38 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR Restoring the Router to Default settings Using the Web Interface symptoms You need to restore the factor y 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 . Ope...

39 UsInG YOUR ROUTeR 4 . Click on the “Restore Defaults” button. 5. A warning box will open that says, “ Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”. 6 . The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. note...

40 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly . If the light on the front of the Router is solid blue, then your Router is connected to the Internet. You may not be connected to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Connect Your Wirele...

41 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY limiting the wireless transmit rate — Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property in Windows, go to the Windows Control Pane...

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45 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, ...

46 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY How to get service . To get ser vice for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 . Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Ser vice, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the O...

47 TROUblesHOOTInG, sUPPORT, anD WaRRanTY How state law relates to the warranty . THIS WARRANT Y CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANT Y OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y, MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNE...

49 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn IMPORTanT nOTe: Radiation exposure statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FC...

50 ReGUlaTORY InfORMaTIOn IMPORTanT nOTICe: fCC Radiation exposure statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 23cm between the radiator and your body. This...