Pease help...i have a belkin wireless modem/router.model F5D8636 My provider is bigpond we have 2 new laptops which keeps asking for a security key no. I dont have 1 so neither laptop can connect to internet!!!!What do i do? Thank you Dana Skelton 0415163527 or 07-55749271

Try http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3597/~/f5d8636-4-n-wireless-modem-router---product-support-pages

WPA stands for Wi-Fi protected access. It is a standard security protocol implemented by Wi-Fi alliance to secure wireless computer networks. WPA standard is advancement over WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard that had several security issues. WPA implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard and provides greater security than WEP.

While connecting to your home network, you are often asked to insert a WPA key. This WPA key is either located in the modem or in the router you are using. In order to find your computer's WPA key, follow the steps given below:

You can correct this problem by entering the WPA Key into your PSP's Network Settings. But before you do that you need to know what your WPA Key is...

Step 1: First of all, you need to launch an internet browser. Press "Windows + R" keys to open the "Run" prompt and type "iexplore" without quotes to open Internet Explorer. You can also type "firefox" to open Mozilla Firefox. On the address bar at the top, type http://192.168.1.1 (Belkin routers use 192.168.2.1 as the default IP) and press "Enter" key.
This address belongs to your wireless modem or wireless router to which you are connected.

Step 2: A window asking for username and password will appear. In the username field, type "admin" without quotes and in the password field, either type "password" without quotes or leave the password field blank. Press "Enter" key to continue.
If password is correct, you will be redirected to the modem/router's "Settings" page, otherwise, you will have to reset the modem/router. Check beneath the modem/router or check the manual for correct password.

To reset a Linksys modem/router or Belkin one, locate a small hole at the back of the modem/router and insert a pin to press the switch inside it. Keep the switch pressed for about 20-30 seconds after which the modem/router will restore the settings to "factory defaults" and reboot itself.

Repeat the step 2, in order to gain access to "Settings" page.

Step 3: On the modem/router's "Settings" page, find "Wireless" option. Click the "Wireless" link to populate the wireless settings. Now, locate and click the "Security" or "Advanced Security" option.

On the security page, you will find "Network Authentication". Different options available under the Network Authentication menu are open, shared, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, etc. Select either WPA or WPA2, to find your computer's WPA key and insert this key when asked for.

If in step 2, you had reset the modem/router, you will not find any WPA or WPA2 key, and you will have to manually assign one. Select any of the WPA-PSK or any other authentication and assign a key to it. A key can be 8-63 long.

For minimal security, you can choose 8 characters key, like "iN/5R92". For maximum security, choose 63 characters key like, "sJ0esmoU2cBDm+oMp$nrXj5XPVRTvVA5fpwGSGIRVz4RdQ7V3yl$P1NrT9Be".
After you have assigned a key, save/apply the changes and reboot the modem/router.


Note: The procedure shown above is common to most of the modems/routers. If this doesn't apply to you, check your modem/router's manual to find the wireless security option.

Hi chris ....

I got the issue ,thanks for explaining so clearly ...try with the following steps

Step 1: connect your laptop to any one of the gray slots on the belkin router

Step 2: On the laptop open a new explorer page

Step 3: On the address bar type it as http://192.168.2.1

Step 4: You will get a router set up page

Step 5: Towards the left column below wireless click on security

Step 6:It will ask you for the password just leave it blank and hit submit

Step 7: Check the security mode if it is wpa uncheck obscure psk now you can see your security key

Step 8: If it is wep the numbers in key 1 is your security key

Hopefully this would work

If you have any issues ...let me know or contact belkin toll free number 18002235546

Thanks ....
with regards ...
Priya

It is the router that you need to configure, to define:

* SSID (a "name")

* an encryption-level (use: WPA)

* a password/security-key

for your wireless network.

Then, you can connect to your network.

Hemoriva

Hi Friend,
When you are tring to connect in wireless it will ask for password,please follow the below steps and get the security key of your Router

Step 1:Connect the Modem to Router (in the Port named Modem) and take another ethernet cable abd connect one end to the Router(in the port named Wired) and other end to any one of your computer

Step 2:Open an internet explorer and type 192.168.2.1 and click on Enter button in the keyboard

Step 3:Now you will be able to see the belkin router setup page

Step 4:On your left hand side click on Security,it will prompt for a login password,leave it blank and click on Submit.

Step 5: In this page you will be able to see the security key or PassPharse,please make a note of it and type the same when its asking for security key

Regards,
Aysaam

I have same problem. Just spoke to Engin and very helpful techo told me the "N" series modem/router is not compatible with VOIP.
Solution: None apparent except to downgrade.

**** ur an idiot, the helpline said its NOT COMPATIBLE with virgin so go get a new router you dumb ****

The wireless settings on the laptop and the router should match. To check the settings on the router you need to access the setup page by typing 192.168.2.1 in a web browser's address bar.

By default the password is blank.

Click the Wireless tab. And take note of the SSID or wireless network name.

Go to Security, then Wireless. If the wireless security is enabled, copy the network key or security key.

On the wireless computer, you should detect SSID and if wireless security is enabled, connect to it with the correct security keys.

Hope this helps! Good luck!