How to Obtain a Lost Network Key for a Belkin Wi-Fi Router

Do you want to regain access to a lost wireless network key for your Belkin router? A network key is the combination of numbers and letters that is used to connect to your wireless network. The hex key protects your Wi-Fi network from intrusion and unauthorized access. If you have lost your network key, check the steps below to obtain it again from your Belkin Wi-Fi:

Open your web browser. Type ‘192.168.2.1’ in its address bar and hit Enter. When prompted, type the password and click Submit.

If you never created any custom password, leave the field blank and click Submit. It is because most of the Belkin devices are shipped without a default password. You can also refer to your router docs to check the login details.

When logged in, click Security under Wireless in the left hand panel. Remove checkmark from the box next to Obscure PSK. You can now see your key in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) box.

Note down the key and then recheck the Obscure PSK box. It will make your network key blur again to protect your privacy. Click the Apply Changes button and exit the router interface.

If you never changed your key, you might also find it in two other places viz. the wireless security card, which came with your Belkin router and the other one is the router itself. The security key comes printed on the product label’s top extreme right hand corner.

If you lost the login password of your router and are unable to login to view the key, then only a hard reset can help you reset the password and the network key. Find here how to reset your Belkin router to factory settings.

When logged in, navigate to Wireless> Security and make the desired changes. You can also generate a new key by typing a passphrase in the Passphrase box and then clicking the Generate button. You must note down this key as recommended above. Keep the paper piece in a safe and dry place where it is away from unauthorized reach.

***If you are unable to access your Belkin router's interface, make a wired connection between your computer and the Belkin router using the Ethernet cable. You can also find here how to secure a Belkin W-Fi router.

How to Disable WPS on Your Belkin Router

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a built-in feature in a Belkin router designed to simplify the setup and management of wireless network. Since some of the old operating systems or computers may not support the WPS feature, only disabling it leaves one with the option. So, if you are using an old OS that doesn't support WPS on your Belkin router, you can disable it. Glance at the steps below and do so:

1. Before beginning, make sure that you have a wired connection through the Ethernet cable to your computer. A wired connection is required to access your Belkin router’s configuration page through the IP address. Besides, grab your login details like username & password to login into your Belkin router.

2. Open your web browser and type ‘192.168.2.1’ (without quotes) in its address bar. Hit the Enter key to proceed. You will see the Router Setup Utility login page. Click the Login button on the extreme top right hand corner.

3. Enter your admin password and hit the Submit button. If you never set up a custom password for your router, then leave the box blank. It is because most of the Belkin wireless routers are shipped without any password. Thus, the field is generally left blank until a new password has already been set up.

4. Once logged on, click Wireless in the left hand pane. It will display different sort of information like Language, Version Info, and Internet Settings etc. in the right hand pane.

5. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup under Wireless and you will see the already selected frequency of your wireless connection like 2.4 or 5G etc. Click the drop-down menu next to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) option and select Disabled.

6. Click the Apply Changes button to save the changes. Exit the router’s interface if you aren’t making further changes to the settings. You can also verify the WPS disabling with its light. The light over the WPS button but under the Router Status Light must go off after making the changes.

***You can refer to your Belkin router docs for default login details. You can also create a new password or change it anytime you want.

If it was a wireless computer that you made a wired one to pull the router’s IP address, then unplug the Ethernet cable and connect to your wireless network again. You can also find here how to secure your Belkin router.

How to Secure a Belkin Wireless Router

Wireless routers allow you to access the Internet and other networks from any connected computer your home or office. If you have not secured your Belkin wireless router, Malicious users can easily capture information transmitted over an open wireless network. They can easily access your computer and all your important files by gaining entrance through your wireless network. According to Belkin, it is important to set a passcode for your wireless router to prevent unauthorized users from capturing information transferred over the unsecured wireless network. Secure your router before any damage is done.

Steps to Secure Belkin Wireless Router

· Type "192.168.2.1" into your browser's address bar, then press "Enter."

· Click "Login" at the top of the page. Enter your login information to log in to the Belkin router. By default, the "Password" field is blank.

· Click the "Submit" button.

· Open the "Wireless" menu of the page that loads.

· Click the "Security" option.

· In the "Security Mode" field, select a security mode for the Belkin router.

· Choose a passcode and enter it into the "Password" field.

· Click the "Apply" button to save the new setting

How to Set Up a Belkin Router

A wireless router will provide you with wireless internet access within a specified area. However, there are some problems that you may face with your router, thereby forcing you to look for Belkin router support. Belkin routers are an excellent resource for connecting your home network to the Internet. While it isn't especially difficult to set up a Belkin router, there are specific things that you need to do in order to create the connection between your computer and the Internet.

Steps to set up a Belkin Router

1. Connect your computer directly to your cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem.

2. Unplug your Belkin Wireless Router and your cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem.

3. Plug your modem to your Belkin router's "WAN" port. Connect your computer to one of your Belkin router's numbered ports.

4. Turn on in your modem and wait 10 seconds. Plug in your Belkin Wireless Router and restart your computer.

5. Select "Start," then "Control Panel" and then "Network Connections." Right-click "Local Area Connection" to bring up your network connection properties.

6. Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)," then "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" and then "Obtain DNS Server Addresses Automatically."

7. Open your web browser. If you are prompted for a user name and password, enter the information you recorded in Step 1.