Just hooked up the router to my pc and put in the install disc that came with it, the Belkin program won't open on my computer and the laptop I'm using shows it as an available wireless connection put will not allow me to connect without a security key. What security key?

Hi,

Welcome to Fixya. If you want to connect to the Belkin Router Wirelessly and it is asking you for a Security Key, all you need to do is to access the router settings page and look for the Network Key or Passphrase.

To access the router page you need a working computer that is connected to the router. To access the router page just open a browser then type 192.168.2.1, the Default password is blank

Click on Security under Wireless and look for the Security Key or Network Key (Passphrase)

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Every router has a set up menu. To access this connect it to a computer with cable and type in 192.168.0.1 in the browser (internet explorer or something) note this address might be different, check tha manual. Also in the manual you will find default username and password (usually admin/no password).
In this menu you will be able to set up the password. When choosing encription choose WPA.

Try connecting the router to the laptop with a cable.
http://www.corenetworkz.com/2009/07/setup-belkin-wireless-n-router-by.html
follow the above directions to configure the router manually by going to your IE or firefox
type 192.168.2.1

Hi there,

try this link. it worked for me.

http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3774/~/how-to-retrieve-a-wireless-security-password-(basic,-connect,-surf,-share,-play)

This document will provide you a step by step solution to fix your issue.
The good thing about this is that it also provides full illustrations

Send us a feedback if it works.