How to lock the router? - Gateway Belkin 54g Wireless DSL/Cable Router (DHF5D72304)

what does "locked" mean? What is happening that leads you to conclude that it is "locked"?

You can lock your router by setting a password to access it. This is done in your router setup, in the Wireless area. I prefer WPA-PSK [TKIP] for the ease of setup and password selections. This should keep unwanted access to your wireless signal.

This could be cause by many things. Check your router and see if there are any wireless security or locked mac addresses (locked networks).You can always reset the settings it by pushing and holding the reset button at the back of the router. Also, is the card able "see" the router? If it cant "see" the router, you are probably not in range that the router, once again, has a locked network.

you don't. Reset your router on default settings. Push reset button on the router.

You didn't state the model number. The older Craftsmen routers had a red lever lock on the top of the router, one position allows the spindle to turn, the other position locks the spindle. Here's the instruction for the older style routers:

1. Unplug the tool.
2. To lock the spindle press the red button in and slide it to the locked position.
3. Unlock the height adjustment knob.
4. Raise the router motor using the height adjustment collar until you can get a wrench onto the collet nut.
5. Loosen the nut until it turns freely.
6. The bit may still be locked in the spindle, tap it gently (not on the blade!).
7. The bit will come loose in the spindle and can be removed.
8. Replace the bit, tighten the nut snug but don't use excessive force.
9. Unlock the spindle, returning the red lever/button to the free position.
10. Adjust the height of the bit as you wish, then lock down the motor using the locking knob.

I'm not sure if this is the correct model, but the steps should be similiar. Please follow the link to the belkin website and follow their instructions:

http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D7230-4&aid=10177&scid=0

u have to reset your router check in back side of router 1 reset button press it for 5 second then it restert and reset.

there is no lock down on belkin router.
do you have router portected? if not, some one lock your router.
the best ting to do is reset it to factory default. and start all over again.
to that :
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.

do u want to lock the router wirelessly?
if so may i know the model of the router..?

Please have an expert take a good look at it, cos if proper care is not taken you might damage the device for good. good luck