How to Install a Belkin Modem Into a Laptop

A Belkin modem router will give you speedy wireless broadband Internet access and let you network multiple computers, exchanging documents and media files and sharing resources with ease. Connecting the modem-router to your laptop is simple. Just follow the steps below and you'll be up and running in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Networking cable
• Phone cable
• Belkin setup software

Instructions

1. Put the modem-router near your laptop and raise the modem-router's antenna.

2. Take the networking cable that came with your modem-router and plug it into the yellow port on the back of the modem-router.

3. Take the phone cable that came with your modem-router and plug one end into the gray port - the ADSL line - on the back of the modem-router. Plug the other end into your phone socket/jack.

4. Plug one end of the power cord into the black port (PWR) on the back of the modem-router. Plug the other end into an outlet, power strip or other reliable power supply.

5. Wait around 30 seconds for the unit to start up. Take a look at the display on the front of the modem-router. The "Power," "Wired," and "Wireless" icons should be lit blue.

6. Once the connections are made, insert the setup CD that came with the modem-router into your laptop. Open the software. Setup will take you step-by-step through the process. Once you complete the software setup, your new modem-router will be ready to use.