Belkin Router SURF N300 User Manual

User Manual
F7D6301  8820-00697WIRELESS N ROUTER
SURF N300  

Table Of COnTenTs
Getting  started   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s in the Box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Initial Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advanced Tools & Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Belkin Router Manager   . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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What’s in the  box
Surf N300 Wireless N Router
Ethernet cable (attached to router)
Power supply (attached to router)
Network information card (attached to router)
Belkin Setup CD with User Manual
Initial  setup
Where  to  Place  Your  Router 
For the best results, place the Router nex t to your modem in 
an open location away from large metal objects and magnets 
such as those found in speaker s  . Raising the Router above 
floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal...

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modem
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how to set It Up 

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1 . Connect your Router ’s Ethernet cable to your modem’s Ethernet 
por t (on the back of your modem) . This por t might be labeled 
dif ferently on your par ticular modem . If you are adding a 
Router for the fir st time, this por t 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 . If the CD doesn’t...

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5 . Af ter a brief installation, the setup sof t ware will ask you 
for the net work name and password from the net work 
information card that is at tached to your Router . Store the 
card under the base of your Router for future reference . 

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6 . A progress screen will appear while additional sof t ware 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...

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advanced Tools & settings
Af ter 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 other s, 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 –  Per sonalize your net work name 
(SSID), password, and strength of wireless security .
Internet service Provider & login settings – Have 
you...

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The  belkin Router Manager
Belkin.2234
Router Settings
User Manual
Check for Updates
Options
Exit
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 set tings 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  ....

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In your browser, t ype “ ht tp://router ” (you do not need to t ype 
in any thing else such as “ w w w ”) . Then press the Enter key . If 
you’re still having trouble running the manual setup option, t ype 
“192 .168 . 2 .1” in your browser (you do not need to t ype in any thing 
else such as “http:// ” or “www”) . Then press the Enter key .
Manual setup Using Your browser