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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UsING YOUR ROUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Auto Update on Your Belkin Router ......38 Updating the Router’s Firmware via the Web Interface . -
Page 3: Getting Started
What’s in the box initial setup AC1800 DB Wireless AC+ Gigabit Router Where to Place Your Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in Power supply (attached to router) an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers. -
Page 4: How To Set It Up
Up Connect Your AC1800 DB Router 1 . Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. Some modems have a battery backup; this will need to be disconnected at this time as well. - Page 5 gEtting startED 3 . Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. If your modem has a battery backup, it can be reconnected at this time; you may need to hold the reset button for 10 seconds. 4 . Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.
- Page 6 For information on how to connect your wireless devices, please see the “Connect Your Wireless Devices” section on page 21. Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. Can’t find the card? The default network name and When requested, please enter the password password are also printed on the foot of the Router.
- Page 7 gEtting startED If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the After several moments, your Router should automatically detect your router homepage. Internet connection and restart. This can take anywhere from 30 sec- onds to 3 minutes depending on your connection type. Click the “Detect my connection”...
- Page 8 gEtting startED Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a firmware At the next screen you will be invited to change your network name update available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for and password.
- Page 9 gEtting startED Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help If you decide to change these settings, then enter the new values and technical support if there is a problem with your Router. 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.
- Page 10 gEtting startED 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.
- Page 11 gEtting startED When finished installing optional software, click “Thanks, take me to the dashboard.” Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is set up and ready to use.
- Page 12 gEtting startED 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. Often there will be a button for this purpose in software that came with the device, or a physical “WPS,”...
- Page 13 gEtting startED If the selected connection type requires additional information (such Manually set Up Your Internet Connection as an ISP username and password), the system will ask you for it. Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/.
- Page 14 gEtting startED At the next screen you will be invited to change your If you decide to change these settings, then enter the network name and password. Reusing your previous new values and click “Save and Continue.” (Note: The network name (SSID) and password makes connecting password must be at least 8 characters long.) your existing devices to the new router much easier.
- Page 15 gEtting startED 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 16 gEtting startED 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 gEtting startED 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 gEtting startED 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.
- Page 19 gEtting startED Dynamic connection Manually Configuring Your Router’s Internet from the Dashboard Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. To set up your ISP connection manually, select “ISP Connection Type” from the list under the header “WAN Settings.” Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection.
- Page 20 gEtting startED If after a few minutes your Internet Status says A host name is generally not required. Hit “Save.” “Online,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. The Router will restart.
- Page 21 gEtting startED Enter the username and password supplied by your if these steps do not work, try restarting your Internet provider and click “Save.” Ignore the other fields modem and repeating the process . unless required by your ISP. The Router will restart. If not, we’ll try a PPPoE connection next.
- Page 22 gEtting startED If after a few minutes your Internet Status says If these steps do not work, try restarting your “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. modem and repeating the process.
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Page 23: Connect Your Wireless Devices
gEtting startED Connect Your Wireless Devices Android (phones and tablets) 1. open the Settings app and select Wireless and Network. (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 2. From there, select Wi-Fi to see the list of available networks. 1. open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 3. - Page 24 gEtting startED Windows ® Your computer provides a menu of available wireless networks at the right end of the task bar. 1. Left-click on the icon that looks like signal strength bars. 2. Select your wireless network from the list. If asked, enter your network password (network key).
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Page 25: Adding Usb Devices
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Page 26: Additional Capabilities
Router. You can manually check the status of your shared drive by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router You can manually check the status of your printer by visiting the... - Page 27 Other USB devices may also be shared via your Router. Plug your device into the USB port located on the back of your Router. Computers running the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager will be able to make use of the shared device.
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Page 28: Optional Software
aDDitional capabilitiEs optional software Usb print and storage center The USB Print and Storage Manager helps to manage and monitor the use of your USB printers, scanners, hard drives, and other devices that are connected to your Router’s USB port and shared across your network. - Page 29 aDDitional capabilitiEs additional capabilities guest access You can allow guests to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. The network name and password for the guest network is located on the network information card found under the foot of your Router. A person using your guest network will be able to join without a password, but will be shown a login page when they attempt to surf the Web.
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Page 30: Media Server By Mytwonky
aDDitional capabilitiEs Media server by myTwonky Media Server by myTwonky lets your Router stream music, movies, and photos to different DLNA/UPnP devices on your network. In order to use Media Server by myTwonky, you will need to insert a USB storage device with media content into a free USB port on the back of your Router. - Page 31 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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.
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Page 32: Intellistream Qos
aDDitional capabilitiEs there are two ways to enable intellistream: intellistream Qos run a speed test: Intellistream prioritizes video and gaming traffic for a better online entertainment experience. 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 33 aDDitional capabilitiEs 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.
- Page 34 aDDitional capabilitiEs Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet refresh – This will retest your Internet speed. speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, call your ISP. When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. When you click “Save,”...
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Page 35: Ipv6 Configuration
aDDitional capabilitiEs IPv6 Configuration pass-through Devices connected to your Router can talk to each other using A new version of Internet Protocol (IP) uses a native IPv6 packets, but information will be sent to all connected 128-bit address to implement additional features devices. -
Page 36: Getting To Know Your Router
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER Front 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. -
Page 37: Back Panel
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER back panel a) Modem (Wan) connector c) Usb port D) reset button Connect your modem to this USB printers, disks, and other This button is used to restart port using an Ethernet cable. USB devices plugged into this your Router in rare cases when it port will be shared on your functions incorrectly. -
Page 38: Technical Details
To save you the cost of adding IP addresses per Your Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to computer in your house, your Belkin Router uses Network allow your wired computers to share: printers, data, Address Translation (NAT) technology, allowing you to MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. -
Page 39: System Requirements
tEchnical DEtails system requirements setup A computer running Internet Explorer 8 or higher, ® Firefox , Google Chrome , or Safari ® ® Router Minimum 1GHz processor and 512M BRAM Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection Or a smart device running iOS or Android operating systems At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer... -
Page 40: Using Your Router
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 41: Updating The Router's Firmware Via The Web Interface
Internet as this interface is built into the Router itself. setup steps: 1 . 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.) 2 . - Page 42 UsING YOUR ROUTER 4 . Open a web browser on the computer. 7 . Click the “Choose File” button toward the middle of the screen to search for the file you saved previously. 5 . In the address bar of the web browser, type “http://router” or “http://192.168.2.1”...
- Page 43 UsING YOUR ROUTER 8 . 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. 9 . Click the “Update” button.
- Page 44 UsING YOUR ROUTER 10. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue with upgrading?” will appear. Click “OK”. 11 . A second prompt will open telling you the Router will not respond during the upgrade and warning you not to remove the power supply from the Router.
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Page 45: Resetting The Router
UsING YOUR ROUTER resetting the router Restoring Your Router to Factory Defaults Press and hold the “Reset” button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily reset button – red flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” The “Reset”... -
Page 46: Restoring The Router To Default Settings Using The Web Interface
UsING YOUR ROUTER restoring the router to Default settings Using the Web interface 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 1 . - Page 47 UsING YOUR ROUTER 4 . Click on the “Restore Defaults” button. 5 . A warning box will open that says, “Warning: All your settings will be lost. Are you sure you want to do this?” Click “OK”.
- Page 48 UsING YOUR ROUTER 6. 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.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty
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. You may not be connected to the Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Connect Your Wireless Devices”... - Page 50 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY i can’t connect to the internet wirelessly and my My wireless network per formance is slow, inconsistent, network name is not listed in Available Networks. suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a Vpn connection . 1 .
- Page 51 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit I’ve installed this new Router and some of my network clients rate can help improve range and connection stability. Most wireless (computers, game consoles, etc .) are now unable to connect . cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
- Page 52 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Does the router support Wireless 5 . Click “Save” to finish. Your wireless connection is protected access (Wpa) security? now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Windows XP and some older network hardware may note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.
- Page 53 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent 4 . Click “Save” to finish. Your wireless activity is now encrypted. Each Privacy (WEP) security on my Router. computer using your wireless network will need to use the new key. 1 .
- Page 54 3 . The Router supports FAT16, FAT32-, or NTFS-formatted disks. Disks in other formats will not appear in the 3 . The printer may not be set to auto-connect. Via the Belkin Router Finder (Mac OS X) or Windows Internet Explorer Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center.
- Page 55 TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY A different sort of UsB device that I plugged into the Usb port is not showing up on my computer . Most USB devices other than disks and printers must be accessed via the USB Print and Storage Center. 1 .
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Page 56: Technical Support
TROUBLEshOOTING, sUPPORT, AND WARRANTY technical support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support australia http://www.belkin.com/au/support new Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/support singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support NORWAY 81 50 0287 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/ AUSTRIA 0820 200 766 www.belkin.com/de/networking/ www.belkin.com/nl/networking/ BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 POLAND 00800 - 441 17 37 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/... -
Page 57: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
What is not covered by this warranty? 2-Year Product 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 What this warranty covers. - Page 58 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. 1 . Contact Belkin International, Inc., on the telephone number All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection listed on page 54, within 15 days of the Occurrence.
- Page 59 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,...
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Page 60: Regulatory Information
Class B digital device, pursuant to the requirements of EN 55022 and EN 55024. These limits are designed to provide reasonable We, Belkin International, Inc., of Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands, protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1118,... -
Page 61: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and the low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. A copy of the European Union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity” may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc For information on product disposal please refer to http://environmental.belkin.com... - Page 62 © 2013 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. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.