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.