My Belkin F5D8236-4 v3 Router won't turn on. We had a storm last night and the power went out but the router won't turn on. I have tried to plug it into different outlets to see if that would work but it doesn't seem to do the trick. What can I do?

Capacitors in the power supply have gone bad. Might be time for a new router.

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

Are you sure that it is not the modem that is giving you the problem? Try turning off the modem (power) and then restarting after about 20 seconds. If that does not help, reset the modem and go through the set up process again. Hopefully that will settle the problem.

Hold down the power button for approximantly 45 seconds it should turn orange then back to solid green.then Get on your computer and see if there is any way you can connect. I hope that i could help. If not, please let me know.

Use this great link Belkin : Support : Setup Assistant for Routers

If you are using a belkin router, wrt54g-tm and netgear switch box. Basically they won share the printing. you need a wireless print server..try the linksys WPS54GU2

can you replace any cables to and from this router? Also, is it possible to turn it off for 5 minutes and retry?

1. Try plugging the router to a different power outlet.
2. Reset the router.
3. Check the power adapter specification of your router and if you have another power adapter that has the same specification then try that power adapter to your router.
4. If using another power adapter and your router will not power on still, it is possible that your router is faulty already.

Hope this helps!

Try other power outlet first. If the router have a power off and on button, then switch it on. Check the router power specs. If you have other device with the same power specs, try it out. If it is still within the warranty of Belkin, try to have the router replaced by them.