WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027)
The Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) router has 300mbps WiFi, N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals
WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) router specifications (specs)
CPU: n/a
RAM: 32 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: None
USB-ports: 0
Belkin F7C027 review (quick overview)
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Hard reset instructions for Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027)
If your WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) in the following way(s):
The 30-30-30 reset
There are no specific instructions for this model yet, but you can always do the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
If that doesn't work be sure to check out the
questions and answers
incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027)
If you have performed a reset of your WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027):
Flashing OpenWrt on the Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027)
The Belkin WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of
Hardware. So
flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Belkin
WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027), but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can
head
over to the
OpenWrt install instructions
and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to
read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes
wrong.
Belkin stock firmware for the WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027)
Stock firmwares for the WeMo Smart Switch (F7C027) are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.
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