Belkin Surf Wireless Router / Modem

Just bought a Belkin Surf N150 Wireless Modem Router and discovered that my Curve 8520 won't connect to it - tried all processes.
Can I make any alterations to the router to make it work?
Can I make any alterations to the Curve to make it work?
Do I have to buy a different router and if so, what one works?
Thanks
Mike Thomas

The AirPort Expess (802.11n version) could be configured to "join" the Belkin wireless network using wireless only and then provide an Ethernet signal to the AirPort Extreme. As I said before, this is a bit goofy, but it will work.
The weak point of this type of setup is that everything going through the AirPort Extreme will depend on a wireless "hop" back to your Bellkin router. Wireless can pick up interference, suffer slow downs, drop outs etc. as you are well aware. If you are planning to stream high definition video, wireless would be your last choice.
For about the same cost as an AirPort Extreme, I would suggest a pair of Ethernet powerline adapters to establish an Ethernet connection between the Belkin and the Airport Extreme. Reason...you'll have a better, more reliable connection.
In order of connection quality, the order would look like this:
Ethernet cable
Powerline
Wireless
It's up to you.

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