I've just gone wireless. I set up my Belkin router as described on the web page. It works ... sort of. Many times when I want to go wireless I have no Internet access. I must plug my computer into the router. This isn't normal, is it?

Connect to the router via a cable.
Open CMD (command) prompt and type:
iconfig
you will see a default gateway listed - write the ip address down.
Open internet explorer and enter the gateway address into the address bar.
Should open a web page to configure the router.
You may have to provide a password.

If you're only interested in wireless password change, select different pages until you get to the wireless stuff.

Try this site:
http://techchannel.radioshack.com/change-security-settings-belkin-wireless-router-1402.html

How to Change Security Settings on Belkin Wireless Router

It just clears any custom settings, and the laptop IP may still be cached (in memory).


From the laptop go to Start > Search (Run in XP) and type cmd ENTER. In the command prompt type ipconfig /release ENTER. Then type ipconfig /renew ENTER. This just refreshes your IP. Test it. Remember custom network and password are gone.
There is a paper tab underneath the unit with the default wireless name and password.
Use a network cable computer to access web interface. 192.168.2.1 to see that information as well. No user or password for the web page.

Hi,

Welcome to FixYa! The security key for the Belkin router is what they also called the Pre-Shared Key, it maybe in the form of word, phrase or series of letters and numbers. The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols, or 64 Hex (0-F) only. Each client that connects to the network must use the same key (Pre-Shared Key).

1. Click on the green Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) to open the menu, or type 192.168.2.1 into a web browser.

2.On the Belkin Router Manager menu, scroll up to Router Settings and highlight.

3.Click to open the Belkin Router Setup page on your Web browser.

4. You must log in with a password to make changes to your Router's settings. If you have not yet set a custom up a password, leave this field blank and click the "Submit" button.

5. Click the Wireless > Security link from the page menu on the left-hand side.




6. On the Wireless > Security page, you can retrieve your password(s) from the fields to the right of the Pre-shared Key (PSK) > entry.

7. Uncheck the Obscure PSK box to view and retrieve your password(s).

8. Re-check the Obscure PSK box to obscure your password(s).



Hope this information will help. Thank you for using FixYa!

Hello Kgmas,

You can setup the router simply by connecting to the router webpage. The default address should be 192.168.2.1; just connect to your router with an ethernet cable and then type the IP address into a web browser to access the page.

Once in the router web page you can set the administrative settings (password for the router) and you can set up your wireless network manually fairly easily.

Thanks,

Pat

yes because you ned first to setup wireless security

Retrieval Steps

1. Click on the green Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) to open the menu, or type 192.168.2.1 into a web browser.
2. On the Belkin Router Manager menu, scroll up to Router Settings and highlight.
3. Click to open the Belkin Router Setup page on your Web browser.
   

1. Click on the green Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) to open the menu, or type 192.168.2.1 into a web browser.
2. On the Belkin Router Manager menu, scroll up to Router Settings and highlight.
3. Click to open the Belkin Router Setup page on your Web browser.
   

You must log in with a password to make changes to your Router's settings. If you have not yet set a custom up a password, leave this field blank and click the "Submit" button.

if you have not changed any settings from belkin router, access the wireless configuration on your windows machine and search for the belkin ssid then hit on connect

here you go, from Belkin's website

Reset the router to factory default Resolution With the router powered on, use a small thin object to press and hold the reset button for exactly seven seconds. The router lights will flash and this will restore the router to factory default. Connect your computer to one of the routers lan ports with an etherent cable. Open your web browser and navigate to 192.168.2.1. This should show the router status page with the default settings. SummaryThis article describes how to reset the router to factory default More InfoThis article assumes you cannot access the routers web interface.

1. Open an Internet Explorer window on your computer and type in http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar. This will take you to the Belkin router's web based configuration page. If you are not able to open the page click here.
2. You will get a login page. Leave the password blank. Click Submit .
3. On the left side of the page, click Channel and SSID below Wireless .
4. The wireless channel on the Belkin router is set to Auto by defualt. Change the wireless to a static channel like 11. Click Apply Changes .
5. Click Logout in the top right hand corner.
6.Then reconnect to your wireless network.

hello!
-- what is the exact model number of your access point and router?
-- what is the ip address of your access point and router?
-- what is the operating system of your computer?
-- Is your computer directly connected to the router?
-- Do you have a wireless computer? what is the model number of the wireless adapter

if you want to configure your access point with your router you may try the ff:
Step 1: Connect the Ethernet port of the access point to one of the Ethernet ports of the router
Step 2: Make sure the power adapter is plugged to an available power outlet
Step 3: Check if the corresponding LEDs on the access point are lit
Step 4: After connecting the devices together, configure the access point’s wireless settings
Step 5: Open the access point’s web-based setup page
Step 6: When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, change the SSID, Channel, and Wireless Security.