I have a Belkin.3AED won't go wireless - Belkin (F5D8231-4) Wireless Router (F5D82314)

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That's two issues, can't connect to what? Make, Model of computer and the OS you are using. Staying connected may be many things, from interfererence, distance, ISP signal, Belkin settings, cabling, software settings...etc. Is your Belkin Securied with a Security password? Post more info.

Try resetting the router.
To reset the Belkin back to the default settings -
Press and hold the pinhole RESET button at the back of the router and then power for at least 15 secs. Then release the RESET button.
Connect a LAN cable from Belkin to your laptop/computer's LAN port, open a browser on your laptop/computer and enter the Belkin's configuration URL. http://192.168.2.1
The default PW = blank (just press Enter) You can now change the default admin password.
You can now configure the wireless settings. Now configure the wireless card in your computer/laptop with the router's wireless settings. To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

It is possible that, if you have the router set to wireless N only, your XP machine won't interact with it. Your XP adapter probably doesn't support wireless "N"--you'll have to tell the router to use "N" or "G"

I searched online and there doesn't seem to be a driver for Windows 7 so if your using Windows 7,you won't be able to install that wireless card.

If you have Vista or below, download the latest version here: http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/302/~/f5d7010-wireless-g-notebook-card---driver

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Before you start :
The Following Steps Should be done on the computer that is connected to the router (Plugged with a cable)


Step 1 : Make sure you have internet access

Step 2 : Open Router Setup by typing http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar of Internet Explorer

Step 3 : Once you are at the router setup .. on the left side underneath Wireless you can find Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Click it

Step 4 : If it is asking for a password .. leave the password field blank and click submit

Step 5 : Disable Wi Fi Protected Setup and click apply changes

Step 6 : Now on the left under wireless click Security

Step 7 : If it is asking for a password .. leave the password field blank and click submit

Step 8 : Change the Security mode to WPA-PSK (you can also choose WPA-2 but sometimes it doesnt work )

Step 9 : Type a password (8 Characters , It is Case Sensitive)

Step 10: Click apply Changes

Step 11: On the left , Under Wireless Click Channel and SSiD

Step 12: Change the SSiD to a Different name , Change the Wireless Channel to 11

Step 13:Click Apply Changes

Turn On the Wireless Switch on the Computer (If you are using a Laptop to Connect between router)

Now try to Connect to this new network on both your wireless Computers and Ipad

Let Me Know if it Works

At the back of the unit is a tiny little reset button that you can hit with the tip of a ballpoint pen. It should be located near the power plug. If you press that and hold that button down for about 10 seconds, it will reset the unit back to factory state and you can set the unit back up like you first bought it.

Try resetting the router. There should be a little hole somewhere on it with a button inside that you can press with a paperclip. Try holding that button down while you unplug then plug the router in while holding it (if possible). If that doesn't work, I'd suspect the storm might've damaged the router somehow. Was it plugged into a surge protector, and/or have you noticed any other issues with anything else that was turned on at the time?