How To Configure Belkin Router
Emelia Lute
When my Belkin router was used a router, it could be easily accessed from any browser by its IP address. But recently, to use its wireless capability in conjunction with a Clear modem Series G, I had to configure it as an Access Point instead of a router. (I think because the Series G also functions as router and there can't be 2 routers on the same network).
Everything is working now. Except I don't know how to access the Belkin router management console from the browsers anymore. I would need to know this because later if I need to change the wireless encryption code, I wouldn't be able to.
Your best bet would be to factory reset the AP, connect it to your pc (directly with crossover cable), login to the default ip(192.168.1.1 or whatever it is), and set a static IP for the device. Alternately you can use Angry Ip Scanner to scan the whole subnet it will return all the attached devices IP's and MAC addresses. Check the label on the Belkin and match the MAC address there to the MAC's that come up in angry IP scanner output. This will tell you the Belkin's IP address that you can then use to log into the web UI.
I've got a brand new, unopened Belkin N600 DB router (yay 50% off sale), and I can't seem to figure out if I can use it as a repeater. As far as I can tell, it doesn't support DD-WRT or Tomato, but I'm wondering if there may be some way to rig it up to repeat Wifi. Also, I really need to know before I open it, because, being a bit tight on money at the moment, I'll probably sell it if I can't use it as a repeater.
You will then be directed to the router's web-based setup page similar to the one below. If you want to change or configure any settings, you will need to log in with your router's administrator password by clicking on Login at the top right corner of the page.
From what I see in the manual this router probably won't do what your hopping for. if your looking to extend your wireless network or bridge non wireless devices on to the wireless network and don't plan on using this as the device that gets wired to the internet connection, it won't work.
Belkin Wireless G routers take the connection from your Internet service provider and create a network that any wireless-enabled computer in your office can access. The router uses the 802.11g wireless standard that's capable of delivering data at up to 54Mbps. Once the Belkin is set up, you can download files, browse websites and send messages without the restrictions of a wired network.
Insert the software CD that came with the Belkin router into the disc drive on your computer. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the "LAN" ports on the rear of the router and plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
Click "Next" in the connection wizard until you reach the "Wireless Setup" screen. Create a custom name for your router's network in the SSID field and click "Next." Type in a passphrase into the "Password" field to secure the network and click "Next." Click "Finish" to configure the router and complete the setup.
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Securing the wireless connection of the router is one way of preventing unauthorized access to your network. While Belkin's latest router models come equipped with WPA2 security, some of the older models do not.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol designed for wireless local area networks (WLAN). It can be a 64-bit key with 10 hexadecimal digits or a 128-bit key with 26 hexadecimal digits. This encryption will prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless network and protect your wireless transmissions or communications from being accessed or received. For step-by-step instructions on how to set up the WEP security, click here.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a Wi-Fi standard that improves the security features of the WEP encryption. WPA is the updated and more reliable security standard, but mostly works only with the latest devices. For instructions on how to set up the WPA/WPA2 security, click here.
Aside from the wireless security feature on your Belkin router, you can also secure your wireless network by limiting wireless access via MAC Address Filtering. If you utilize this feature, you will have the option to either allow or deny specific MAC addresses from connecting to your wireless router.
The Media Access Control address or the MAC address is a series of 12 hexadecimal characters that serves as an identifier for a computer or device that is connected to your network. To learn how to configure MAC Address Filtering, click here.
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