My belkin router has lost all settings so I can't access internet from it

To reset the Belkin back to the default settings -
Press and hold the pinhole RESET button at the back of the router and then power for at least 15 secs. Then release the RESET button.
Connect a LAN cable from Belkin to your laptop/computer's LAN port, open a browser on your laptop/computer and enter the Belkin's configuration URL. http://192.168.2.1
The default PW = blank (just press Enter) You can now change the default admin password.
You can now configure the wireless settings to protect your wireless network and Internet from unauthorized access. Now configure the wireless card in your computer/laptop with the router's wireless settings. To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

Grandkids should see SSID on their computer if it is being broadcast by your modem ( you probably have modem/ router) if they don't see SSID , your modem may have broadcast SSID set to off. If they can see it, have them enter your password. Passwords are case sensative .

Try resetting the router.
To reset the Belkin back to the default settings -
Press and hold the pinhole RESET button at the back of the router and then power for at least 15 secs. Then release the RESET button.
Connect a LAN cable from Belkin to your laptop/computer's LAN port, open a browser on your laptop/computer and enter the Belkin's configuration URL. http://192.168.2.1
The default PW = blank (just press Enter) You can now change the default admin password.
You can now configure the wireless settings. Now configure the wireless card in your computer/laptop with the router's wireless settings. To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

There is a small piece of paper underneath the router with original passwords, and the default was WPA security.
Hold the reset in the back till it cycles to remove any custom settings.

I don't have an old modem........what should I do to configure my new belkin F9J1001v1 router+modem

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Hi jaijeetc, There is no need to worry about a hardware problem. The orange light is just telling you that you didn't have an internet connection. So no, there is no need to worry about a hardware problem. Cheers, Alex

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Steps To Convert your Belkin Router as an Access Point.

- Connect your D - Link Router to your PC & Check the Default Gateway It Might Be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1

( Finding Default Gateway: Right Click on Local Area Connection & click on Status - Click on Details For Win 7 & Win Vista & For Win Xp - Right Click on Local Area Connection & Click on Status, Select Support Tab & Click on Details )

- Now Connect the Belkin router to your Com .. Open Internet Browser & Go to 192.168.2.1

- Towards your Left Corner Under Wireless Clink on Use as Access Point

- It will Prompt you For a Password Leave it Blank & Click on Submit

- Select the Radio Button Next to Enable

- In Specify IP Address Type in IP Address in Range of your D - Link Router Eg: 192.168.0.254

- Select Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0

- Click on Apply Changes

- Now Open the Router Setup Page Using the Ip Address which you gave EG: 192.168.0.254

- Connect an Ethernet cable From your D - Link Router to Any 1 of the Wired Slots on the Router ( Note: We are using Wired Slot as we have Disabled the NAT on the Belkin Router It Gives you IP Address From your D - Link Router & the DHCP on the Belkin Router is Turned Off)

- Power cycle the D- Link Router & Belkin Router For 15 Seconds Each ( Unplug the Power cable & Plug it Back After 15 Seconds)

- Now go to the Router Setup Page & Check the Internet Status in the Top Right Corner It Would Be Connected.

- Try Going Online... :)