Belkin F9K1113V4 User Manual

Belkin F9K1113V4 User Manual

Ac1200 db wireless ac+ gigabit router

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    <NEW BELKIN LOGO><Please use colors of AC1200 (F9K1113)> Wireless AC+ Gigabit ROUTER AC1200 DB USER MANUAL 8820-01755 Rev. A01 F9K1113V4 TABLE OF CONTENT Getting Started123 What’s in the Box Initial Setup Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Additional Capabilities Adding Other USB Devices...
  • Page 2: Getting Started123

    FCC Statement Getting Started What’s in the Box AC1200 DB Wireless AC+ Gigabit Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Quick Setup Guide Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in an open location, away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers.
  • Page 3 Connect to Your Router Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. [Diagram of bottom of the router showing service card – can be obtained from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided] Can’t find the card? The default network name and password are also printed on the foot of the Router.
  • Page 4 When requested, please enter the password (security key) provided on the card. When your device has connected to the Router, use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage will appear. If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the router homepage.
  • Page 5 username and password if your connection requires one. Follow the on-screen instructions provided. Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a firmware update available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update. If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed.
  • Page 6 At the next screen you will be invited to change your network name and password. Re-using your previous network name (SSID) and password makes connecting your existing devices to the new router much easier. If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and click “Save and Continue.”...
  • Page 7 Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
  • Page 8 Simply complete each of the required fields and click “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed.
  • Page 10 At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with your Router. This screen shows you optional software that is available for your Router, such as the USB software to allow you to print through the Router’s USB port. If you wish to download and install any of these software programs, simply click on the button appropriate for your device.
  • Page 11: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is set up and ready to use. Using the WPS Button 1) Start WPS Push Button Connection (WPS PBC) on your computer or other Wi Fi device that you would like to connect wirelessly to your Router.
  • Page 12 Click the “Set it up manually” link. Please select the type of connection your ISP provides. Refer to page 15 for a description of the connection types. <Image of SelectConnection screen> If the selected connection type requires additional information (such as an ISP username and password), the system will ask you for it.
  • Page 13 If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and click “Save and Continue.” (Note: The password must be at least 8 characters long.) If you changed your network name and password, make note of it on the service card located on the foot of the Router. You will then have to connect to the new network.
  • Page 14 Click “Great, what’s next?” Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help technical support if there is a problem with your Router.
  • Page 15 Simply complete each of the required fields and click “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later” to proceed. At the next screen you can download optional software that was bundled with your Router.
  • Page 17 This screen shows you optional software that is available for your Router, such as the USB software to allow you to print through the Router’s USB port. If you wish to download and install any of these software programs, simply click on the button appropriate for your device.
  • Page 18 The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper left corner of the Router’s homepage. If it does not say “Online,” troubleshooting information will be displayed. Manually Configuring Your Router’s Internet from the Dashboard To set up your ISP connection manually, select “ISP Connection Type”...
  • Page 19 A host name is generally not required. Hit “Save.” The Router will restart.
  • Page 20 If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Online,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process. If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next. PPPoE Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
  • Page 21 Enter the username and password supplied by your Internet provider and click “Save.” Ignore the other fields unless required by your ISP. The Router will restart.
  • Page 22 If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process. Connect Your Wireless Devices iOS <Add iOS icon from welcome card> (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 1.
  • Page 23 Your Mac® provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the menu bar. 1. Click on the icon showing wireless waves. 2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears there. If asked to do so, enter the network password. Android™...
  • Page 24: Additional Capabilities

    Router. You can manually check the status of your printer by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a printer on your network, please see the “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 25: Adding Other Usb Devices

    Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager. Adding Other USB Devices Other USB devices may also be shared via your Router. Plug your device into the USB port located on the back of your Router.
  • Page 26 Router. Your Router will begin to make your content available to other devices on your network automatically. If you want to configure Media Server by myTwonky, visit http://router/ and choose “Media Server.” There are several settings in the configuration page: DLNA Server: Enables or disables your media server Server Name: The name under which other devices will see your content Refresh: Re-scans your USB storage devices for media content...
  • Page 27: Intellistream Qos

    There are four different filtering options: 1. Block malicious, adult, and other non-family-friendly sites 2. Block malicious and adult sites 3. Block malicious sites 4. No filters If you think a site should be added to the filtering list, submit a request at safeweb.norton.com.
  • Page 28 Intellistream prioritizes video and gaming traffic for a better online entertainment experience. There are two ways to enable Intellistream: Run a Speed Test: In order for Intellistream to provide you the best media experience, your Router needs to know what your approximate Internet speeds are. Click “Run a Speed Test”...
  • Page 29 Once complete you will see the results. If your Internet speed is greater than 70Mbps when downloading, Intellistream QoS will only improve your uploading experience. Refresh – This will retest your Internet speed. When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Manual set –...
  • Page 30: Ipv6 Configuration

    When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Intellistream is now enabled. IPv6 Configuration...
  • Page 31 A new version of Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 128-bit address to implement additional features that are not present in current IP addresses. Contact your ISP to inquire about their support for IPv6. Pass-Through Devices connected to your Router can talk to each other using native IPv6 packets, but information will be sent to all connected devices.
  • Page 32: Getting To Know Your Router

    Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel [DIAGRAM front.ai] A) Router Status Light Your Router’s status is shown by the light on the front. Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source. Blinking Blue: The Router is starting up. Solid Blue: The Router is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 33: Back Panel

    B) Wi Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS enabled Wi Fi devices such as computers. To use WPS, refer to page 9.
  • Page 34: Technical Details

    NAT IP Address Sharing To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per computer in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to share a single IP address across your network. SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common attacks and viruses.
  • Page 35: Using Your Router

    50MB of free hard-drive space for installation Using Your Router Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router will automatically check for a newer version of firmware every time you log into the dashboard and alert you with a message at the top of the screen if there is an update available.
  • Page 36 Setup steps: Locate and download the firmware file from the Belkin support site. (Type your part number into the search box in the top right corner and look for “Firmware” in the title.) Save the file to a location on your computer where you can get to it easily, such as your desktop.
  • Page 37 Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom. Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. Note: The firmware version in the image above is depicted as an example. Your file name will vary depending on your model and version.
  • Page 39: Resetting The Router

    Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click the “Open” button in the lower- right corner of the window. This will take you back into the Router’s interface. Click the “Update” button. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”.
  • Page 40 Symptoms You need to restore the factory defaults using the web interface. This may be because the Router is not performing as expected or you wish to remove all previously configured settings. Setup steps: Open a web browser on the computer. In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router”...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot. Note: This may take several minutes. Your Router has successfully been restored to its factory settings. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. If the light on the front of the Router is solid blue, then your Router is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 42 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in Available Networks. 1) Verify that your Router is on and the front panel light shows solid blue. 2) If you are far from the Router, you might try moving closer to see if you might have been out of range.
  • Page 43 Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment.
  • Page 44 Click “Save” to finish. Your wireless connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection, you will have to re connect to the Router after changing any security settings.
  • Page 45 1) Try unplugging and re plugging the disk. Please check that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router. 2) If your disk has an optional power supply, please use it while the disk is attached to your Router. 3) The Router supports FAT16, FAT32 , or NTFS formatted disks.
  • Page 46: Technical Support

    Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is.
  • Page 47 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 48: Regulatory Information

    DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
  • Page 49 proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 50 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
  • Page 51 équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 3623A-F9K1117V2/ Model: F9K1113V4) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne.
  • Page 52 This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
  • Page 53 *Back cover <NEW BELKIN FONTS> © 2012 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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