A Belkin Pre-N router emits a wireless Internet signal.
A Belkin Pre-N is a type of router that allows you to surf the web wirelessly and connect other devices such as printers and cell phones without using any cables. This router is maintenance-free, but you may have to hit the "reset" button after a power outage. Once you have your Belkin router installed, you can start using it by connecting your other devices. The router will run as long as it is connected to an outlet and you have a dedicated Internet connection.
Instructions
1. Turn off your Firewall connection on your computer. Place the Belkin Pre-N software CD into your disc drive.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Belkin router software. Keep clicking "Next" to go to the next screen. The software will automatically detect your computer and network settings and configure itself.
3. Unplug the gray Ethernet cable from your PC and insert it into the green port on your Belkin router. Hit "Next" on the menu to go to the next step.
4. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable into any free port on your Belkin router. Hook the other end into the Ethernet port on your PC. Hit "Next" on the menu to go to the next step.
5. Plug in the power cord from your router into an outlet. Hit "Next" on the menu to go to the next step.
6. Examine the lights configuration on the router. Wait five minutes for the router to acquire the IP address. Hit "Next" on the menu to go to the next step.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up the router. Open a browser window and start surfing the web.
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