Belkin Router Troubleshooting Guide

Belkin Router Troubleshooting

In this article, we will focus on common issues people face with their Belkin Router and how we can easily troubleshoot them. Ensure that you follow the steps as written to complete the process successfully.

Follow These Tips to Troubleshoot Belkin Router Problems

How to fix Belkin Router not working issue :

There can be many reasons due to which you are facing this issue, such as :

Router facing electrical surges or overheating.
Some unexpected or random change in settings.
Wrong cable connection.
Firewall or other hardware glitches.

In such a scenario, you should follow these troubleshooting steps :

Ensure that all the cables are connected properly, especially the one which connects the modem with the Router.
Restart your devices i.e. router, modem & computer.
Log in to your router’s dashboard and check if any update is pending.
Check whether the ISP connection is working or not.
You can also try to bypass the router i.e. you can directly plug the modem with a computer using an Ethernet cable to check if the modem is working fine or not.
Check if any update is pending or not.

Follow the instructions as written below to check for updates :

Connect modem with computer by using the Ethernet cable.
Power on your computer and launch any web browser such as Google Chrome.
Thereafter, go to the address bar and type “192.168.2.1” and then press enter.

Now, login page will appear, enter your credentials (username and password) there, and hit enter.
Now in the dashboard you will be able to check if any update is available or not. Further, complete the updates in case if its available and restart your router and computer.

How to fix ‘Belkin Router connects but no internet access’ issue :

There can be many reasons due to which your router is showing this issue. Therefore, follow these basic troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue :

Firstly, restart your devices i.e. router and laptop and wait for 10 second and then plug the power cable back to your modem first, and then into your router.

Wait for the router and modem lights to light up, and then try to connect to the Internet. Then, restart your computer or laptop
Check whether the firewall has blocked your connection so you can go to the dashboard and enable or disable it.

Ensure that the date & time is correct.

Try using the internet on any other device to check whether the problem is with your computer or with your desktop.
Check if the internet is not blocked by software’s such as Belkin parental control setup.
See if there’s any update available. If there is, update your device to the newest firmware.

How to fix the orange flashing light on the Belkin router?

The light can be of two types, either solid or blinking. We have got you covered for both of them, just follow the instructions as written below :

1. Firstly, check if the cables are properly connected and are not faulty.

2. Perform the Power cycle of the device i.e. turn it off and unplug it from the power source for 30 seconds. Then, plug it in again and start the device again. If the light is still blinking, go through the below steps.

3. Updating the software to the latest version & restarting the router can also fix the issue.

4. Clone the MAC address :
• Connect the router with your PC.
• Launch any web browser and log in to Belkin’s dashboard.

• Go to the Internet WAN settings and then tap on MAC address.

• Then, click on ‘Clone’ and ‘Save’ it.

• Lastly, power cycle your device as written above.

Belkin Router Password Not Working ? Learn How to Recover It :

Follow the steps as mentioned below :

Power on your devices.
Open any web browser of your choice and log in to the Belkin dashboard. (Type “192.168.2.1” and press enter to login).
If it asks for the password, look at the back of your router. Here, you will find the default one, just enter that and click on login.
Now, on the left side, click on “WiFi” and then select security.

A new page will appear on your screen. Pre Shared Key (PSK) is your password. Uncheck the box of “obscure PSK” to see your password.

Now you can connect any device using the same wireless password. You can change the password from here too

Why does my Belkin router keep disconnecting :

Below-written are the reason why your Belkin router keeps disconnecting and how you can easily troubleshoot them :

Change your router’s location. Sometimes physical barrier gives low connectivity.
Check if the cable is properly connected or not. Try Power Cycling your device.
Sometimes wireless adapter can also be a reason why it keeps on disconnecting. Ensure it is properly connected.
Check software updates and settings.
Check if the other devices are interfering with your connection.

How to Hard reset your Belkin router?

Follow these steps to hard reset your Belkin router :

Firstly, look for a reset hole at the back of your router.
Then, take a paper clip or pen and press the reset key for 20 – 30 seconds until all the lights start to flash.

After all the lights start to flash, leave the button and restart the router, modem, and computer.
Now, your router is completely reset.

Log in to the computer and update the firmware settings after connecting the modem with the router and router with your desktop.

How to soft reset your Belkin router?

Follow the below-mentioned steps :

Plug the Belkin router into the power source and connect it with your desktop.
Open any web browser and log in to Belkin router’s dashboard.
Now, go to the settings.

Under the “Utility” section, click on “Factory restore”.

Conclusion :

These were some of the easy troubleshooting methods for the people who are facing common issues like these with their Belkin router. Follow these steps carefully to complete the process successfully.