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Belkin F9K1121v1 User Manual

N600 dual-band plug-in wi-fi router
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N600 DUAL-BAND
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User Manual
Wi-Fi
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F9K1121v1 8820-01421 Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 N600 DUAL-BAND PLUG-IN User Manual Wi-Fi ROUTER ® F9K1121v1 8820-01421 Rev. A00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Guest Access ............23 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty ... 45 Content Filtering Powered by Norton .

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED What’s in the Box Initial Setup N600 Dual-Band Plug-In Wi-Fi Router Where to Place Your Router Ethernet cable For the best results, place the Router next to your modem in an open location, away from large metal objects and magnets Network information card (attached to router) such as those found in speakers.
  • Page 4 GETTING STARTED How to Set It Up Connect Your N600 DB Router Restart your modem by disconnecting its power supply. Some modems have a battery backup; this will need to be disconnected at this time as well. Wait approximately 15 seconds and then connect the modem’s power supply back into a power outlet.
  • Page 5 GETTING STARTED Connect to Your Router Retrieve the network ID information from the label on the back of your new Belkin Router. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to the wireless network shown on the network label that you made a note of when setting up the hardware.
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED If the page does not load, then try visiting http://192.168.2.1 to see the router homepage. Click the “Detect my connection” button in green. (If you would rather set up the Router manually, click the “set it up manually” link and proceed to page 10.) After several moments, your Router should automatically detect your Internet connection and restart.
  • Page 7 GETTING STARTED Once your Router is online, it will determine if there is a If there are no updates available, then setup will proceed. firmware update available and offer to install it. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the firmware to update.
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED 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 9 GETTING STARTED Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will Simply complete each of the required fields and click help technical support if there is a problem with your Router. “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later”...
  • Page 10 Router. This screen shows you optional software that is available for your Router, such as the Belkin Wi-Fi app used to access your router’s homepage quickly. If you wish to download and install this software...
  • Page 11 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 12: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    GETTING STARTED Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Use a browser to visit http://router/. You can also try visiting http://192.168.2.1/. The Router’s Welcome page should appear. 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.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Click “Great, what’s next?” 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.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Please take this opportunity to register your Router. This will help technical support if there is a problem with your Router. Simply complete each of the required fields and click “Complete Registration.” If you don’t want to register right now, click “Register Later”...
  • Page 15 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 16 GETTING STARTED Congratulations! You are now at your Router’s dashboard. Your Router is now set up and ready to use. 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 17 GETTING STARTED Manually Configuring Your Router’s Internet from the Dashboard To set up your ISP connection manually, select “ISP Connection Type” from the list under the header “WAN Settings.”...
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED Dynamic Connection Cable and fiber customers generally require a dynamic connection. Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Let’s try dynamic first. Select “Dynamic” from the menu that appears and press “Next.”...
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED A host name is generally not required. Hit “Save.” The Router will restart. 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.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED PPPoE Connection Some DSL customers require a PPPoE connection. Select PPPoE this time and press “Next.”...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED 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. 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.
  • Page 22 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 23 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).

  • Page 24: Additional Capabilities

    ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES Optional Software Belkin WiFi App For easy access to your Router’s dashboard, download the Belkin Wi-Fi app from Google play or the App Store.

  • Page 25: Guest Access

    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.

  • Page 26: Content Filtering Powered By Norton

    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.

  • Page 27: Intellistream Qos

    ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES Intellistream QoS Once complete you will see the results. 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.
  • Page 28 ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES 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.
  • Page 29 ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES Manual set – This will let you set your approximate Internet speeds. If you do not know your Internet speeds, contact your ISP. When you click “Save,” your Router will save your changes. Intellistream is now enabled.

  • Page 30: Ipv6 Configuration

    ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES 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. 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 31: Getting To Know Your Router

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER Front Panel 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 32: Back Panel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER Back Panel A) Modem (WAN) Connector B) Reset Button This button is used to restart Connect your modem to this your Router in rare cases when it port using an Ethernet cable. functions incorrectly. Resetting the Router will preserve your settings.

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: System Requirements

    TECHNICAL DETAILS System Requirements Setup A computer running Internet Explorer 8 or higher, ® Router Firefox , Google Chrome , or Safari ® ™ ® Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or Minimum 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 USING YOUR ROUTER 6. Click on “Firmware Update” toward the bottom. 7. 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.
  • Page 38 USING YOUR ROUTER 8. Select the firmware file by left-clicking on it and then click 9. Click the “Update” button. the “Open” button in the lower-right corner of the window. 10. A prompt asking, “Are you sure you want to continue This will take you back into the Router’s interface.

  • Page 39: 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 Reset Button – Red then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. The “Router” light will begin to blink. When the “Router” The “Reset”...
  • Page 40 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. Reset steps: 3.
  • Page 41 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”. 6. The Router will begin the restoring process. Once the restore is complete, the Router will reboot.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting, Support, And Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Troubleshooting My wireless network performance is slow, inconsistent, suffers from weak signal, or I’m having difficulty maintaining a VPN connection. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
  • Page 43 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 44 TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Does the Router support Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security? 5. Click “Save” to finish. Your wireless connection is now encrypted. Each computer using your wireless The Router ships with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. network will need to use the new key. Windows XP and some older network hardware may require a software update to support WPA/WPA2.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Router. 1. Log in to your Router. Visit “http://router/” or “http://192.168.2.1” with your web browser. Click “Security” under the WiFi heading. You should now be on the Security page. 2.

  • Page 46: 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...

  • Page 47: Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING, SUPPORT, AND WARRANTY Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty 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 What this warranty covers.
  • Page 48 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection Playa Vista, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service within 15 days of shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
  • Page 49 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 50: Regulatory Information

    Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency F9K1121 V1, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 51 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this Radiation Exposure Statement device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 52 REGULATORY INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTICE: IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum should be installed and operated with a minimum distance distance of 23cm between the radiator and your body.
  • Page 53 Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 3623A-F9K1121V1/ Model: 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer F9K1121V1) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque...
  • Page 54 © 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...

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