What is Belkin Setup and Router Monitor?

Belkin Setup and Router Monitor is software application developed by Belkin International, Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 66.46% of installations running this operating system. Belkin Setup and Router Monitor's installer is typically 49.00 MB in size and installs around 11 files.

Belkin Setup and Router Monitor is most popular in the United States with 85.35% of installations residing in this country.

Belkin Setup and Router Monitor adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Belkin Setup and Router Monitor is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Belkin Setup and Router Monitor?

The software package features an updated setup software accompanying your router, including the Belkin Router Manager, which will display in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). The icon provides real-time status updates for your router and allows access to its settings for adjustments. Additionally, it provides quick access to bundled router software.

Software Behaviors

Services:

BelkinService.exe runs as a service named 'AffinegyService' (AffinegyService) "Affinegy Mobility Management support".

Firewall:

dlnaPlugin.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Belkin\Router Setup and Monitor\dlnaPlugin.exe'.
BelkinSetup.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Belkin\Router Setup and Monitor\BelkinSetup.exe'.
BelkinRouterMonitor.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Belkin\Router Setup and Monitor\BelkinRouterMonitor.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

BelkinRouterMonitor.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8F0EDB6A-CEB5-4F35-A8A4-D03A10A877EA}' (runs on registration).
BelkinSetup.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CDF6F145-330B-4936-8F3F-CB46BAD0C4B9}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks: