if you have recently bought a Belkin router or you had an old Belkin router that is in need of being configured from start then this post is just for you. whether you got some error in setting up the Belkin router or you need instruction from scratch this post can help you find the best methods to setup Belkin router. In this article, we will discuss different and easy ways to set up the Belkin router.
For setting up your Belkin routers just follow the steps which are given below in this article.
Power Cycling the Modem and Router–
step 1- In the very first step, you have to power cycle the modem and router. For doing this you have to disconnect the modem and the router which is connected to the power supply.
step 2- Now connect your modem Ethernet wire or cable to the port of the internet or to the WAN (Wide Area Network).
step 3- Then you have to on your modem first and after that on your router by connecting your plug to the power supply.
Setting Up Belkin Router Manually
Step 1- Now connect your computer or laptop to the Ethernet ports of the router.
Step 2 In this step, you have to open your browser and write down the IP address of your Belkin router in the search bar, and press [ENTER].” Note- The default IP address of the Belkin router is 192.168.2.1″. If you have any issues regarding the IP address you can visit here – https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=80321
Step 3- Now click on the login button which you see on the web page.
Step 4- For login, you have to leave the password section blank because by default password is blank. And click on submit button.
Step 5- After login, you will see the configuration page. Now you have to click on Connection Type which is in the Internet WAN.
Step 6- Now you have to click on your connection type. Which is maybe Dynamic, Static, PPTP, PPPoE, or Telstra Bigpond/Optus net cable.
Step 7- After selection of connection type just click on the Next button.
Note- If you don’t know the connection type you have to contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). They will guide you about your connection type.
Step 8- In the very last step, you just have to enter your details which are provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). After that, you just have to hit on the “Apply Changes” button.
How To Setup Belkin Router Using Android Phone
You think that you have only two ways to set up your Belkin router which are 1. Using Cd and 2. Using web page. But now we will see how you can set up your Belkin router using Android Phone. you can also find a detailed guide here on belkin router setup
Setup on your android phone
- Open your android phone or tablet and then go to settings and click on Wireless and Networks.
- After clicking on Wireless and Network tap on the Wireless Network Name (SSID).
- And now enter your Wireless Password.
Note- If you don’t know your Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Password. Then don’t worry you can find this information at the bottom of your Belkin router.
- After entering details just click on the Join button.
Belkin Router Set up
- Open your web browser on your android phone and search for “192.168.2.1”.
- Now you will see the “Let’s connect to the Internet” page on your browser. On this page, you have to tap on the “Detect my connection” option.
- After that, you will see your internet connection is live now you have to fill in the information about your Network Name and your Password.
- Then you have to just click on the “Save and Continue” option.
- In this step, you just have to reboot your android phone and you have to reconnect with your new wireless network name and the password of your router.
Register On Network
- Open your web browser on your android phone and search for “192.168.2.1”.
- Now you will see your new Network name and password as well. Then click on “Great, what’s next?”
- In this step, you just have to fill in some of your information to register with your android smartphone. And now you just have to click on the “Complete Registration” button.
Conclusion
After reading this article you will be able to set up Belkin router in different ways. if need to setup Belkin extender then try the methods easily.