User manual BELKIN WIFI SURF N150

[. . . ] Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface . 26 GETTING STARTED What’s in the Box N150 Wireless Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) 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. 1 GETTING STARTED How to Set It Up Connect Your N150 Router Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. [. . . ] Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Compatibility UPnP offers seamless operation of voice and video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Web-Based Advanced User Interface Youcan easily make changes to your Router’s advanced settings through your web browser. These changes can be made from any computer on network. Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch Your Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to share: printers, data, MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. 25 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 browser Setup A computer running Internet Explorer ® 8 or higher, Firefox ®, Google Chrome™, or Safari ® Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM Or a smart device running iOS or Android operating systems 26 USING YOUR ROUTER Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router will automatically check for a newer version of firmware every time you log into the dashboard and alert you with a message at the top of the screen if there is an update available. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. You will see a series of prompts warning you that the firmware is about to be updated. Please do not disconnect the power from the Router at this time as it could cause the system to fail. When the “Router” light becomes solid again, the reset is complete. Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 5 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. 31 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. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192. Click on “Restore Factory Defaults” in the left-hand column under the “Utilities” heading. A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings. 33 TROUBLESHOOTING , SUPPORT , AND WARRANTY Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. [. . . ] Other applications, such as handheld PCs or similar devices, have not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc. [. . . ]