WIRELESS DUAL-BAND N ROUTER PLAY N450 DB User Manual F9K1105 8820ed00843 English
Table Of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started What’s in the Box Initial Setup PLAY N450 Dual Band Wireless N Router Where to Place Your Router Ethernet cable (attached to 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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Getting Started 1. Connect your Router’s Ethernet cable to your modem’s Ethernet port (on the back of your modem). This port might be labeled differently on your particular modem. If you are adding a Router for the first time, this port may be connected to your computer by an Ethernet cable. It is OK to disconnect your computer and plug the Router into the modem instead. 2. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet. 3. Put the CD into your computer.
Getting Started 5. After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is attached to your Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference.
Getting Started 6. 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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. Router Settings User Manual To access the Router settings, click on the icon and select from the menu that appears.
Getting Started Manual Setup Using Your Browser In your browser, type “http://router” (you do not need to type in anything else such as “www”). Then press the Enter key. If you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, type “192.168.2.1” in your browser (you do not need to type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the Enter key.
Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Using the CD Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect to your Router with a few simple steps. 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.
Getting Started Manually Using the WPS Button If you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can manually add these items to your network. 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. 1.
Getting Started 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 will be able to join without a password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web. They will need to enter the guest password into this page to continue.
Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel B) W i-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as computers. To use the WPS feature on your Router, see “Getting Started > Adding Computers to Your Network > Using the WPS Button”. A B The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection.
Getting to Know Your Router Back Panel A B A) Modem (WAN) Connector C) Reset Button D) Power Connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. This button is used to restart your Router in rare cases when it functions incorrectly. Resetting the Router will preserve your settings. This button may also be used to restore the factory default settings. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information. Connect the included power supply to this jack.
Technical Details Technical Features Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can easily make changes to your Router’s advanced settings through your web browser. These changes can be made from any computer on your network. Integrated Dual Band Wireless Access Point Utilizing MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) smartantenna technology, your Router can reach data transfer speeds of up to 150Mbps on the 2.4 GHz signal, and up to 300Mbps on the 5 GHz signal.
Technical Details System Requirements Setup Software Router A computer running Windows ® XP SP3 or higher, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7; or Mac OS ® X v10.5 or v10.
USING YOUR ROUTER Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router has the capability to automatically check for a newer version of firmware and alert you when it’s available. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. By default this feature is disabled. If you want to enable it, select “Enable” and click “Apply Changes”. 3. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”.
using your router 5. Toward the lower-half side of the screen you will find “Auto Update Firmware Enabling”. 6. Select “Enable” by clicking the radio button and then click “Apply Changes” at the bottom of the screen. 4. Click on “System Settings” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading.
using your router Updating Your Router via Your System Tray (Windows) or Menu Bar (Mac) Once you have completed the setup process, you will need to update the new software for your Router. This can be done easily via your computer’s system tray or menu bar. Setup steps: 1. Click on the green Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). 2. Select “Check for Updates” or “Update Available” from the menu. 3. You should now see the Belkin Updater window.
using your router 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 download the firmware file from the Belkin support site. (Type your part number into the search box in the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title.) 2.
using your router 4. Open a web browser on the computer. 5. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://192.168.2.1” and press “Enter” on your keyboard. 6. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”. 7. Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom of the left-hand menu.
using your router 9. Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the lower-right corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. 8. Click the “Browse” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. Note: The firmware version in the images below is depicted as an example. Your file name will vary depending on your model and version.
using your router 11. A prompt asking, “Are you suryou want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 12. 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 Router. Click “OK” once more. Congratulations. The firmware has been updated successfully. 10. Click the “Update” button.
using your router Resetting the Router Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Reset Button – Red Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the restore is complete. The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly.
using your router Restoring the Router to Default Settings Using the Web Interface Symptoms You need to restore the factory 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. 3. Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The Router does not ship with a password, so just click “Submit”. Setup steps 1. Open a web browser on the computer. 2.
using your router 4. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the lefthand column under the “Utilities” heading. 5. Click on the “Restore Defaults” button.
using your router 7. The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. Note: This may take several minutes. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings. 6. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting Belkin Setup cannot find my Router. The Setup CD does not automatically start. If Belkin Setup is not able to communicate with your Router during the installation process, please check the following items. If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD-ROM, your computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically. 1. Make sure that the wireless hardware on your computer is turned on, if available.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. The light on the front of my Router is blinking amber. If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1. Make sure the Router is connected to your modem with an Ethernet cable via the Router’s one WAN (modem) port. 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. The light on the front of my Router is solid amber. 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 “Adding Computers to Your Network” in this manual for instructions. 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in Available Networks. My wireless network per formance is slow, inconsistent, suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a VPN connection. 1. Verify that your Router is on and the front-panel light shows solid blue.
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 Panel, open “Network Connections”, and double-click on your wireless card’s connection.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security? The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Windows XP and some older network hardware may require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router. 1. Log in to your Router. Visit http://router/ with your web browser. Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password.
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Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty How state law relates to the warranty. THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
Regulatory Information FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E.
Regulatory Information Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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