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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started What’s in the Box Initial Setup Advanced Tools & Settings The Belkin Router Manager Adding Computers to Your Network Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Additional Capabilities Adding USB Devices USB Print and Storage Manager... -
Page 2: Getting Started
Technical Support Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Statement Getting Started What’s in the Box N600 DB Wireless N+ Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Belkin Setup CD with User Manual 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. Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your wireless signal. How to Set It Up Connect Your N600 DB Router Turn off your modem by disconnecting its power supply. - Page 3 [You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG “QIG_F9K1104_8830- 06656_N900.pdf”] Power up your modem by plugging in its power supply. Power up your Router by plugging in its power supply.
- Page 4 [You can get the actual artwork from the N900DB QIG “QIG_F9K1104_8830- 06656_N900.pdf”] Run the Installer Software Insert the included CD into your computer. It should run automatically; if not, Follow the prompts. find the setup program and open it. The setup software will configure your Internet connection and let you know when things are working.
- Page 5 [SCREENSHOT OF SETUP MENU setup menu.png] 1) Click the Setup icon on the CD menu. Diagram of bottom of the router showing service card – can be obtained from “Tested QIG 2011 07 14.pdf” provided 2) After a brief installation, the setup software will ask you for the network name and password from the network information card that is stored in the foot of your new Belkin Router. Store the card under the base of your Router for future reference. [SCREENSHOT OF SUCCESS setup success.png] 3) A progress screen will appear while additional software is installed. This may take a few minutes to complete. Once finished, a “Success” message will appear indicating that you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. During setup you may be asked for additional information. You may need to enter a username and password provided by your ISP. This username and password is likely to be found on materials that came from your ISP when you signed up for service. If necessary, you may need to contact your ISP to retrieve your username and password. If you have a static IP address, you may need to enter additional information also provided by your ISP. If your computer doesn’t have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to control it, you may be asked to connect your computer to the Router with a network cable.
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Page 6: Advanced Tools & Settings
[N600 SCREENSHOT OF TRAY APP MENU (TBD)] The Belkin Router Manager appears in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Its icon indicates the current status of your Router and also allows you to access your Router’s settings to make changes. It also provides quick access to software that came bundled with your Router. To access the Router settings, click on the icon and select from the menu that appears. The status of your Router is shown by the Belkin Router Manager icon, which closely mimics the light on the front of the Router. Blue: You are connected to your Belkin Router and it is connected to the Internet. Amber: You are connected to your Belkin Router, but it is not connected to the Internet. -
Page 7: Adding Computers To Your Network
If you know what sort of Internet service you have, you might try a manual setup. For this you will need a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer. Connect to Your Router Retrieve the network ID card from the foot of your new Belkin Router. - Page 8 [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. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to the wireless network shown on the network ID card.
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Page 9: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
If not, please proceed to “Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection” on page XX. 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,” “PBC,” or “Security” button on the device itself. 2) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your Router and hold for two seconds. The WPS light (small light above WPS button) will blink blue while it listens for your Wi‐Fi device. Once a connection is established, the light will turn blue and then go out. If a connection is not established, the light will blink amber. You may repeat the process to try again. You can repeat this process for each WPS‐enabled device you’d like to add to your network. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. The router homepage should appear. - Page 10 The status of your Internet connection is shown in the upper right corner of the router homepage. If after a few moments it says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 [Image of browser showing “connected” homepage 14.pdf”...
- Page 11 If after a few minutes your Internet Status says “Connected,” you’re done! You can surf the Internet. – see “Tested QIG 2011 07 [Image of browser showing “connected” homepage 14.pdf” provided for guideline] If these steps do not work, try restarting your modem and repeating the process.
- Page 12 [Be sure to use the correct icons, see the QIG F9K1104_8830-06656_N900.pdf for an idea] Connect Your Wireless Devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) 1. Open the Settings app and select the Wi-Fi menu item. 2. Select your wireless network from the list that appears there. If asked to do so, enter the network password.
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Page 13: Additional Capabilities
Plug your USB hard drive into the USB port on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your drive is available to computers on your network. You can manually check the status of your shared drive by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). If you have difficulty sharing a drive on your network, please see the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual. A few USB hard disks require more power than the Router’s USB port provides. In these cases, you may notice the drive failing to come on or remaining on for a short time. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use it while the disk is attached to your Router. -
Page 14: Usb Print And Storage Manager
Adding a Printer You can add a printer to your network via your Router’s USB port. Once connected, you can print from various computers and wireless devices within your network. Plug your printer’s USB cable into the USB port located on the back of your Router. When the light above the USB port is lit, your printer is available to computers on your network. You can manually check the status of your printer by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager 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” section of this manual. Note: Each computer that will use the printer must have both the Belkin software and the printer’s driver installed. If the print driver is not installed, you will be asked to install it by the 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. When the light above the USB port is lit, your device is available to computers on your network. Computers running the Belkin USB Print and Storage Manager will be able to make use of the shared device by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Bundled Software USB Print and Storage Manager 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. USB Print and Storage Manager is found in... -
Page 15: Guest Access
(Windows) or menu bar (Mac). When you have one or more USB devices attached to your Router, the main actions for those devices are available directly from the Belkin Router Monitor menu. Memory Safe Memory Safe allows you to set up a routine backup of your files to a hard drive or flash drive attached to your Router. Memory Safe is found in the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). 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. They will need to enter the guest password into this page to continue. Media Server by myTwonky Media Server by myTwonky lets your Router stream music, movies, and photos to different DLNA/UPnP devices on your network. - Page 16 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 Shared Drives: Shows information about and status of each of your attached drives.
- Page 17 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 that there is a site that should be added to the filtering list, you can submit a request at safeweb.norton.com.
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Page 18: Intellistream Qos
IntelliStream QoS IntelliStream is a feature of Belkin routers that 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. - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will save your changes. Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, call your ISP. When you click “Apply Settings,” your Router will save your changes.
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Page 21: Ipv6 Configuration
IntelliStream is now enabled. IPv6 Configuration 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. - Page 22 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. Pass-through is not efficient and is not recommended for consistent use.
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Page 23: 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. Blinking Amber: The Router can’t detect the modem. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive. -
Page 24: 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 the WPS feature on your Router, see “Getting Started > Adding Computers to Your Network > Using the WPS Button”. The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection. Off: Idle Blinking Blue: The Router is listening for a WPS‐enabled computer or other device. Solid Blue: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device. Amber: A connection was not created. Back Panel [R DIAGRAM FOR SHARE AND PLAY r_shareplay_back.ai] A) Modem (WAN) Connector Connect your modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. B) Wired (LAN) Connectors Connect computers and other wired network devices to these ports using Ethernet cables. C) USB Port USB printers, disks, and other USB devices plugged into this port will be shared on your network. Each USB port has a light that indicates its status. Off: No USB device is connected or the attached USB device is not in use. Blinking: Please wait to unplug the device until the light turns off. On: The USB device is connected and being shared on your network. -
Page 25: Technical Details
You can easily make changes to your Router’s advanced settings through your web browser. These changes can be made from any computer on your network. Belkin Router Monitor The Belkin Router Monitor application helps you to monitor your ’ Router s status and change network settings. -
Page 26: System Requirements
50MB of free hard-drive space for installation Using Your Router Enabling Auto Update on Your Belkin Router The Router has the capability to automatically check for a newer version of firmware and alert you when it’s available. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. By default this feature is disabled. -
Page 27: Updating Your Router Via Your System Tray
Router. This can be done easily via your computer’s system tray or menu bar. Setup steps: Click on the blue Belkin Router Manager icon (right-click for Windows) in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Select “Check for Updates” or “Update Available” from the menu. - Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Resetting The Router
will vary depending on your model and version. 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?”... -
Page 30: Restoring Your Router To Factory Defaults
Reset Button – Red The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the “Reset” button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password. -
Page 31: 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 The Setup CD does not automatically start. If Belkin Setup does not run when you insert the CD‐ROM, your computer may not be configured to open CDs automatically. If Belkin Setup does not appear within 15 seconds, browse to your CD‐ROM drive and open the “Belkin Setup” icon. Alternatively, you... - Page 32 Belkin Setup cannot connect my Router to the Internet. If Belkin Setup is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items: 1) Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain may be at the end of the name.
- Page 33 If you have a static connection, your ISP will have assigned you an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Please re-run Belkin Setup and enter this information when a static connection is mentioned. You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP.
- Page 34 Router’s wireless network. Please refer to “Adding Computers to Your Network” in this manual for instructions. If your Windows XP computer is running SP2, you will not be able to set up the Router via the wireless setup process. You will need to either update to Windows XP SP3 or complete the setup via a wired connection. I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed in ...
- Page 35 cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property in Windows, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections”, and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab, then choose the “Advanced”...
- Page 36 Click “Wireless” in the left‐hand menu. Then click “Security” 2) just below that. Select the “WPA/WPA2” option. 3) Enter a password. This can be from 8–63 characters of your 4) choice, including spaces and punctuation, OR a 64‐digit hexadecimal number (using only the numbers 0–9 and letters A–F). Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless connection is 5) 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. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot connect to your network, try 128‐bit or 64‐bit WEP, or seek software updates from their manufacturers. I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router. Log in to your Router. Visit http://router/ with your web 1) browser. Click on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password.
- Page 37 Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Your wireless activity is now 5) 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. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only 64‐bit WEP encryption. If your older computers cannot connect to your network, try 64‐bit WEP. A disk I plugged into the USB port is not showing up on my computer or in Memory Safe. 1) Is the light on over the USB port that the disk is plugged into? If not, 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. Disks in other formats will not appear in the Finder (Mac OS X) or Windows Internet Explorer®. A disk I plugged into the USB port is not coming on or remains on only for a short time. Some drives require more power than the Router’s USB port provides. If your disk has an optional power supply, please use it while the disk is attached to your Router. A printer I plugged into the USB port is not showing up on my computer. 1) Is the light on over the USB port that the printer is plugged into? If not, try unplugging and re‐plugging the printer. Please check that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router.
- Page 38 2) To print to a printer attached to the Router, your computer must have that printer’s driver installed. Please check that the driver is installed. 3) The printer may not be set to auto‐connect. Via the Belkin Router Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center. Check that the printer appears in the list of available devices. View the properties of the printer, and check that “auto‐ connect” is selected. 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) Is the light on over the USB port that the device is plugged into? If not, try unplugging and re‐plugging the device. Please check that the USB connector is firmly plugged into the Router. 2) Via the Belkin Router Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center. Check that the device appears in the list of available devices. 3) Select the device and click the “Use” button. The device will be virtually connected to your computer until you choose to “Stop Using” the device, or another person requests use of the device. Technical Support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support...
- Page 39 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 40 Copy of original receipt. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim. Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
- Page 41 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F9K1102 V3, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
- Page 42 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
- Page 43 statement For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only. statement Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
- Page 44 cas. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
- Page 45 *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, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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