Expanding your network is made possible by connecting printers, storage devices and game consoles to your Belkin router. To help you get started, follow the tips below.
Tip 1:
Make sure your Belkin router is ON.
Make sure your Belkin router is ON.
Tip 2:
Take note of the Wi-Fi settings of your Belkin router such as the Network Name (SSID), Password and Security Type. For some Belkin routers, these settings are listed on the router's label. However, if you have modified and have forgotten your Wi-Fi settings, you can retrieve them by accessing your Belkin router's web-based setup page. To learn how to do this, click here.
Take note of the Wi-Fi settings of your Belkin router such as the Network Name (SSID), Password and Security Type. For some Belkin routers, these settings are listed on the router's label. However, if you have modified and have forgotten your Wi-Fi settings, you can retrieve them by accessing your Belkin router's web-based setup page. To learn how to do this, click here.
NOTE: Some devices may not prompt for a password but require a PIN code or the use of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button. To know how to use the WPS button, click here.
Tip 3:
Once you have your network name and password, check your device manufacturer's setup instructions for you to know how to connect specific devices to the network. Click on the links below to learn more about sharing and connecting your devices to the Belkin router.
How to share a printer through your Belkin router
How to connect a USB storage device and share files through your Belkin router
How to connect your Nintendo 3DS™ to the wireless network
How to connect your Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DSi™ to the wireless network
How to connect your Nintendo Wii™ to the wireless network
Connecting the Nintendo Switch™ to the wireless network
Connecting your Sony PSP™ to the wireless network
Connecting your PlayStation® 3 (PS3™) to a wireless network
Connecting your PlayStation®4 to a wireless network
How to connect your Xbox 360® to the network
How to connect your Xbox One® and Xbox One S to the network
QUICK TIP: If your device is unable to see your network, make sure that your device's Wi-Fi feature is ON and that it is within range of the router's Wi-Fi.
Tip 3:
Once you have your network name and password, check your device manufacturer's setup instructions for you to know how to connect specific devices to the network. Click on the links below to learn more about sharing and connecting your devices to the Belkin router.
How to share a printer through your Belkin router
How to connect a USB storage device and share files through your Belkin router
How to connect your Nintendo 3DS™ to the wireless network
How to connect your Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DSi™ to the wireless network
How to connect your Nintendo Wii™ to the wireless network
Connecting the Nintendo Switch™ to the wireless network
Connecting your Sony PSP™ to the wireless network
Connecting your PlayStation® 3 (PS3™) to a wireless network
Connecting your PlayStation®4 to a wireless network
How to connect your Xbox 360® to the network
How to connect your Xbox One® and Xbox One S to the network
QUICK TIP: If your device is unable to see your network, make sure that your device's Wi-Fi feature is ON and that it is within range of the router's Wi-Fi.
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